Worcester Business Journal

30 Worcester Business Journal | August 20, 2018 | wbjournal.com Caron opened her business in the height of an the Great Recession in 2009, but Body Therapeutics weathered the storm and helped Central Mass. residents unwind from the stresses of the financial crisis. The company was successful from day one and has grown in revenue, profit and customers each year. Body Therapeutics has been nominated for Worcester Magazine's Best of Worcester in the Yoga/Holistic category every year since its opening, and some of Caron's staff has won Best of Worcester in their own disciplines. More than 10,000 people have enjoyed Caron's services, which range from acupuncture, massages and chiropractic work. The company is built on the foundation of holistic medicine. She launched her business immediately after graduating from the New England School of Acupuncture. It wasn't always acupuncture and holistic medicine for Caron, who began her professional career as a certified public accountant. However, her passion for holistic medicine drove her to make the career change, and she did so while raising a family, volunteering and completing two marathons and an Olympic triathlon. She served on the board at the nonprofit Zen Training Center, where she worked as a martial arts instructor and director of the children's martial arts program. – Z.C. From judge Michael Arnum: "At the cutting edge of holistic health care, Jennifer's business acumen and community engagement are truly inspiring." What do you want people to say about you after it is all said and done? I was kind, adventurous, helped others and always worked to better myself. What movie character is most like you? Katniss Everdeen from "Hunger Games" because she's gutsy, puts her family first, is a fighter for the people and a badass! Jennifer Caron, 39 Owner & licensed acupuncturist Body Therapeutics, Worcester Lives: West Boylston Birthplace: Worcester Colleges: New England School of Acupuncture, Assumption College F O C U S 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y This Worcester lifer practices real estate and land use law, and he can be seen appearing before zoning and planning boards on behalf of companies seeking to develop in Central Massachusetts. Borenstein joined Seder & Chandler in 2014, immediately after finishing law school. Before joining the firm, he worked on the research team for former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley in 2013 and previously worked for law firm in Brazil as a summer legal intern where he helped business clients establish a presence in the U.S. As a big believer in Worcester's cultural and economic momentum, Borenstein is vice president of nonprofit Squares Squared, Inc., the operator of POW! WOW! Worcester, helping the street art organization navigate the legal needs for its community projects. He was a graduate of the first class of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Worcester program in 2016. He serves on the city's Community Development Advisory Committee. He's an officer of the Latin American Health Alliance of Central Mass. and director of the Worcester Jewish Community Center. Most recently, he's worked as an organizer of the Worcester Jewish History Project with the Worcester Historical Museum. – Z.C. From judge Kate Sharry: "Mark's unique style of bringing everyone together to get stuff done in this city is inspiring. His dedication and enthusiasm are seemingly endless!" What will the inscription say on the statue they build of you? Worcester Public Schools Citywide Science Fair Winner - 2000 If you could go back in time, when would you go back to? Late 1940's Worcester. I would stroll down Water Street with my grandfather on a bustling Saturday night and have a corned beef sandwich at Weintraub's. Mark A. Borenstein, 29 Associate attorney Seder & Chandler, LLP, Worcester Lives: Worcester Birthplace: Worcester Colleges: UMass Amherst, Western New England University School of Law Photo taken at Worcester Wares.

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