Open for Business

Edward Douglas, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, July 6 opened Advanced Alternative Healthcare LLC, 4730 S. National, Ste. B-4. Douglas and two employees, an office manager and hypnotherapist, offer evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems such as headaches, back pain and sport injuries, as well as performing disability exams for workers’ compensation cases. Douglas, who most recently was a professor at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, from which he graduated in 2001, emphasizes natural, holistic approaches to care at the 1,500-square-foot clinic. “There’s a lot less risk involved,” Douglas said. “With the manipulation and acupuncture, it’s very safe and fairly effective.” He’s used about $90,000 in financing from Empire Bank to open the clinic. A typical office visit is $140, with new patient evaluations ranging from $80 to $100. Hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday.

Packy Savvenas, Bill Gilbert Jr. and Billy Gilbert III on Aug. 24 opened Power Of The Web LLC, 1722 S. Glenstone, Ste. M, a design firm for Internet sites and printed products. Savvenas, a Springfield native who has been building Web pages for four years, financed the operation with the help of the Gilberts, who own four Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurants in Springfield. Savvenas has won four Web-design awards – Mars Award, Dezines Award, Muster Award and Web Works Design Award – and works out of a 1,000-square-foot office. Rates range from $700 to $8,000. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Chad Brodersen, an insurance agent with six years of experience, opened an American Family Insurance office June 1 at 4730 S. National, Ste. C-2. Brodersen, who has worked for State Farm Insurance in Columbia, provides insurance for auto, home, business, life and health, as well as loans, annuities and individual retirement accounts at his 1,100-square-foot office. Hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–noon Saturday.