Barry Shafer
The topic for the presentation at the Networking Breakfast on May 21 will be “Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Therapy Intervention for the Couch Potato, Weekend Warrior and Everything in Between.”
Congress Orthopaedic Associates and Elite Motion, the large medical service provider that recently opened at the new Hale Medical Center, will be the featured presenter at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Networking Breakfast on May 21, sponsored by Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary.
There will also be a tribute to C & L Auto Body as the newest Arcadia Business Icon. The family-owned and operated C & L, founded in Arcadia in 1970, provides high-quality collision repair in an honest, ethical, and efficient manner, and has been based in South Arcadia for 45 years. The monthly tribute is a joint presentation between the Chamber and the Arcadia Historical Society. (See more details about C&L below.)
Dr. Rishi Garg
The featured presentation will be presented by Elite Motion Physical Therapy, DPT, ATC Director Barry I. Shafer, and Dr. Rishi Garg, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon.
Congress Orthopaedic Associates is a highly respected and progressive Arcadia-based orthopedic group dedicated to quality patient care, cutting-edge research and comprehensive patient education. The mission is to bring the brightest physicians together with the latest techniques for the common goal and singular purpose to provide Total Patient Care.
Elite Motion was founded and built on the principles of “Life In Motion, Personalized Care & Elite Results.” Through strong partnerships and support within our local and medical community, we saw a need and responded to the challenge of providing a higher level of care.
A dedicated team of therapists with experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and hand therapy for all ages along with specialized balance and senior care make Elite Motion the optimal place for recovery. Our state of the art facility was built to meet individualized needs of all patients to achieve their ultimate goals.
We have a dedicated team of therapists with vast experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and hand therapy. In addition, we have therapists with specific training to assist our senior population who have balance and functional deficits. The combined talents of our therapists and our state of the art facility allow us to help our patients achieve their ultimate goals.
“Life In Motion” – as physical therapists, we set out to keep our clients functional. RESTORING motion and improving PERFORMANCE.
“Personalized Care” – every client is individually treated and given our PASSION.
“Elite Results” – the ultimate GOAL.
Elite Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of all patients. We pride ourselves on providing our community with the highest quality of care, utilizing contemporary medical knowledge and procedures to promote the achievement of our patient’s goals.
C & L Auto Body
L-r: Maurice Buonsanti, Sandra Rentschler, Sergio Buonsanti
C & L, which specializes in body, frame and paint repairs, as well as in collision claims handling, was started by Luis Buonsanti, an immigrant from Argentina and patriarch of the small family he brought to this country in the hopes of obtaining the American dream.
C&L was originally on Live Oak Avenue in Arcadia until around 1979, then moved next door with offices at 132 Las Tunas Dr. with the repair facility extending to Live Oak.
As the business grew and Mr. Buonsanti retired, his three children joined the company. Sandra Rentschler is the company’s CEO and operations manager. Sergio Buonsanti is the Vice President and Sales Manager and Maurice Buonsanti is the company’s Secretary and production manager. Kristen Buonsanti ( Maurice’s wife) is the office manager.
As the family grew, so did C & L. The children of each of the principals were often seen working in and learning the family business in what has been the definition of a true “family business.”
The family at C & L also found itself serving many generations of its customers as the many years went by.
C & L Auto body and it’s principals have been recognized over the years by many different dignitaries for their service to the community, including commendations by Senator Bob Margett, LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Senator Ed Hernandez, LA City Council member Jose Huizar, and Senator Gloria Romero.
After 45 years of serving the community of Arcadia and surrounding cities, C & L has relocated to the City of Covina to continue it’s service to all of the residents San Gabriel Valley.
