The Providers at Better Life
| We are the oldest and most complete health foods store in the Springfield area! For 26 years we have been providing and educating the community with natural ways to better health. We have a wonderfully knowledgable staff and a great variety of products. We carry many organic and natural foods with only the best and most wholesome ingredients, including a wide variety of specialty foods such as Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan ect. We also carry beauty care products, all free of parabens, petro chemicals, and any harmful toxins. We are a part of the Non-GMO Project and focus on only the best quality products whether it be food or supplements. Our house cleaning products are the safest on the market and we also have a variety of safe baby products. One of our newest additions to the store is our Organic Beer and Wine selection. Come to the store and sample our Organic Wine that we are sampling daily. With the best quality supplements, herbs, food, beauty care, and cleaning products, we guarantee better health! In addition, we have The Integrative Health Group right next door offering Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Yoga, and Therapeutic Touch Therapy. |
Meet Our Staff
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Community Liason/Outreach/Provider/Buyer
Barbara Giammarino -- For 13 years, Barbara's balance of physical and spiritual energies has assisted both staff and customers in achieving a calm and homey experience at Better Life. Blending a knowledge of Native American remedies with modern nutritional practices, she brings an honest approach to our products' value. |
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Provider/Supplement Buyer
Kathleen Coffey -- Kathleen's knowledge of supplements is a great resource here at Better Life. Want to find out if we have a supplement? Ask Kathleen. She also excels at customer service, attention to detail, passion for learning and has incredible patience. |
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Nick Giammarino -- Nick's easy going, soft spoken, helpful manner warms our atmosphere bringing smiles to even the most hectic of days. |
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Manager/Buyer
Cara Callahan -- Cara joined the Better Life staff at the end of September 2011. She moved back to her hometown of Springfield from Boston where she spent many hours in the natural food store next to fair trade cafe she managed. Cara loves Kombucha, anything eco-friendly, Amy's gluten free rice mac and cheese and making signs for the displays at Better Life. |
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Provider/Supplements/Outreach
Christine Martin -- Christine has been studying alternative and complementary health informally for 25 years. She completed a Doctor of Naturopathy degree through Clayton College of Natural Health in 2009, receiving high honors. We are thrilled to add her to the Better Life staff. |
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Carol Clark -- Carol's experience in the health food store industry makes her an incredible member of the Better Life staff. Carol is a professional Tai Chi instructor and has an amazing sense of enthusasm for wellness. |
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Jocelyn Giammarino -- Jocelyn has an incredible enthusiasm for life and people which makes her a valuable member of the Better Life staff. She is a licensed massage therapist who deeply cares about the well being of those around her. In her spare time she loves winning snowboarding competitions. |
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Lauren Beaudin -- Lauren brings a strong interest in all things natural to the Better Life staff. After ten years of being a vegatarian, Lauren is now a vegan and has a great knowledge of various dietary conditions. She is also a metalsmith and runs her own jewelry buisness. |
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Store Policies / Services
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Returns
All product returns must be accompanied by an original sales receipt within thirty days of purchase to obtain a store credit. Cosmetics and magazines are non-returnable. |
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Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are approved. |
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Personal Checks
All checks are accepted with a valid driver's license and an accompanying phone number. Third party and WIC checks are not accepted. |
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Special Orders
Special orders may be made on instock and catalogue items. Anything frozen or perishable must be picked up the day it arrives in the store. A 10% discount is given on purchases made by the case. An item will be held for only 2 weeks. |
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Senior Citizen's Discount
A discount is given to person's 62 and older on every Tuesday at 10%. |
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EBT
EBT food stamps are accepted for all food items. |
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Help Wanted
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Outside Cook/Chef/Food Prep Professional
Looking for individual to prepare healthy fare to include: food, desserts, and baked goods. |
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PT Provider (stock/sales)
This position requires an energetic, accurate, and flexible individual. This is a part time position of up to 14 hours a week. Knowledge in shipping/receiving, cashiering, public relations, multi-tasking, and retail maintenance a must! Stop in for an application to schedule an interview. |
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Administrative Assistant
Immediate part time position available in Springfield. Strong customer service, computer and phone skills required. |
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Contact Information:
For any of the above mentioned please contact at: joe@bonavitacompanies.com |
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