Pacific Haven Therapeutic Massage, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offers a serene and personalized wellness experience designed to promote relaxation, recovery and overall well-being.
Founded by licensed massage therapist Charisse T., the studio specializes in providing tailored therapeutic massage services that address each client’s unique needs. With a focus on healing and stress relief, Pacific Haven has earned a reputation for professionalism and customer satisfaction, reflected in its 4.93-star rating.
The studio offers a variety of massage treatments, including Swedish massage for relaxation, deep tissue massage for muscle recovery and a range of focused therapies designed to target areas of tension.
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In addition to these popular services, Pacific Haven features shorter session options, such as the 15-minute seated massage and the 30-minute “Mini Escape,” which includes hot towels and aromatherapy to enhance the therapeutic experience. Each appointment comes with the option of two complimentary add-ons, allowing clients to customize their treatment for maximum benefit.
Pacific Haven Therapeutic Massage operates by appointment, ensuring each client receives personalized, one-on-one attention. The studio is open during evening hours on Mondays and Fridays (7:30-10:30 p.m.) and weekends (12-6:30 p.m.).
Pacific Haven offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation, whether you’re seeking relief from muscle tension, a relaxing escape from the daily grind or therapeutic support for a specific condition. To book an appointment or learn more about the services offered, visit massagebook.com/therapists/pacific-haven-therapeutic-massage or call 317-403-8600.
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Capture Fitness is a Black-owned gym in Indy specializing in personal and group strength training.
Owner and personal trainer Earl Sims graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a minor in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation through the Kelley School of Business. With 12 years of experience in personal and group training in health clubs, corporate wellness and cardiac rehab, Sims decided to start his own business in 2018 to offer Indianapolis residents a “welcoming, convenient and supportive gym.”
“Our mission is to provide every client with a goal-based, customized experience focused on muscle balance and metabolic efficiency that will empower them with life-enhancing fitness,” the website states.
In addition to Sims, Capture Fitness employs trainers who create one-on-one workouts and nutrition plans to help them meet their fitness goals. The gym also offers strength training, personal training and meal planning to help clients improve their health, get fit or build muscle as well as group workout sessions and gym memberships on a personalized schedule.
Capture Fitness is located at 1029 Fletcher Ave. For more information or to book a free consultation, visit capturefitindy.com. to get in contact, email info@capturefitindy.com or call 317-727-7314.
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Indianapolis-based law firm Lewis Wagner announced it will rebrand as Lewis Wagner & Trimble, LLP, on May 1, honoring Partner John C. Trimble’s decades of leadership and contributions to the firm’s national prominence.
The change, effective immediately, marks the first addition to the firm’s name since its founding in 1955.
The firm cited Trimble’s “extraordinary contributions” as a driving force behind the decision, noting his 40-year tenure as a legal strategist, mediator and advocate.
Trimble, a fixture in Indiana’s legal community, handled high-stakes cases involving catastrophic injury, insurance coverage and professional liability.
“John embodies everything our firm has stood for over the past 70 years — excellence, integrity and service,” said Managing Partner Dina Cox said in a statement. “Adding his name to ours is a reflection of the impact he’s had on our firm, our clients and the legal profession.”
Trimble’s accolades include a decade-long No. 1 ranking in Indiana Super Lawyers, the Louis B. Potter Lifetime Professional Service Award (2021), the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Luminary Award (2023) and the Sagamore of the Wabash (2024), Indiana’s highest civilian honor.
Beyond litigation, Trimble held leadership roles with the Indianapolis Bar Association, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and DRI’s Judicial Task Force, advocating for legal policy reforms and mentoring attorneys.
Founding Partner Robert F. Wagner praised Trimble’s influence.
“I can’t think of anyone else who has contributed more to the success and national reputation of the firm than John,” Wagner said in a statement.
Founded by Edward D. Lewis and Robert F. Wagner, Lewis Wagner & Trimble retains its focus on litigation, dispute resolution and client service.
Though honored by the recognition, Trimble emphasized that his “greatest accomplishment” remains his marriage to his wife, Ann, and his family’s achievements, according to the announcement.
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Martin University named Kenneth Mayfield its new chief financial officer on April 28.
Mayfield previously served as CFO of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The university cited his 20-year background in public sector finance and strategic leadership. His role will include managing budgets, financial planning and internal controls.
“Kenneth brings clarity to complex financial environments,” President Sean Huddleston said. “He strengthens fiscal integrity and will make an immediate impact.”
Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana’s only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education.
Mayfield oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets and finance teams at multiple Indiana state agencies.
Kenneth Mayfield, the CFO of Martin University. (Photo provided/Martin University)
As BMV’s CFO, he aligned fiscal strategy with long-term goals, streamlined operations and advised senior executives. His career emphasizes collaboration, transparency and accountability. He has driven process improveme
nts and shaped fiscal policy.
Sound financial management empowers organizations to fulfill their missions, and Mayfield holds an MBA in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in public financial management from Indiana University.
He recently served as president of the Central Indiana Chapter of the AGA, which promotes excellence in public-sector finance.
Officials said the university’s vision includes transformative opportunities and community service. Mayfield’s hiring aligns with its goals of resilience and growth.
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Rooted in excellence and community pride, Kingdom Cleaners is a Black-owned business serving Indianapolis with top-tier residential and commercial cleaning.
Kingdom Cleaners blends professionalism with passion, offering spotless results while uplifting its neighborhood for over a decade.
Whether it’s a cozy blouse or a corporate dress shirt and suit, Kingdom Cleaners customizes plans to fit clients’ unique needs.
They are raved about for punctuality and attention to detail, and clients call them “trustworthy” and “transformative,” per their Facebook reviews.
(Photo via Kingdom Cleaners official Facebook Page)
More than a business, Kingdom Cleaners is a mission-driven enterprise. The company aims to fill gaps in quality, affordable cleaning and tailoring services while creating jobs locally.
Their commitment to empowerment shines through partnerships with neighborhood initiatives and support for Black-owned ventures.
Flexible scheduling? Check. Transparent pricing? Absolutely. Kingdom Cleaners makes every garment shine — because every piece of apparel deserves the King’s treatment.
Kingdom Cleaners is located at 7933 East 30th Street, near the intersection of 30th Street & Franklin Road. Contact them at 317-726-9060. Visit their Facebook page HERE.
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Creative Snackks and Vending, a Black-owned business, is reshaping the vending service landscape by providing tailored snack and beverage options for businesses, schools and community spaces across the region. The company focuses on convenience, offering a range of products that meet its clients’ diverse tastes and dietary needs.
Specializing in traditional vending machines and modern micro-markets, Creative Snackks and Vending ensures that each setup is customized to the preferences of its location. Its machines are stocked with various snacks and drinks, from classic indulgences to healthier choices, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s a small office or a large organization, Creative Snackks and Vending offers the flexibility to accommodate different environments and customer demands.
Rob Simmons, founder and CEO of Creative Snackks and Vending. (Photo via/official website)
The company is committed to offering a reliable and hassle-free experience. They ensure that all vending machines are kept fully stocked and well-maintained and address any technical issues promptly to minimize downtime. This dedication to service has earned Creative Snackks and Vending a reputation for being a dependable local partner.
Creative Snackks and Vending also emphasizes personalization in its approach. By working directly with clients, it helps design and install vending solutions that best suit each location’s unique needs.
For businesses, schools or community centers looking to enhance their snack options with reliable, customer-focused service, Creative Snackks and Vending provides the perfect solution.
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Learn more about their services and how they can bring convenience to your space by visiting creativesnackksandvending.net.
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Founded in 2019, DanceWorks Indy is an adult dance and fitness studio in the heart of Indianapolis.
DanceWorks Indy’s current owner, Gabby Brock, purchased the studio from founder Kerry Kapaku in July 2024. However, the studio remains committed to its mission of providing affordable dance and fitness classes for adults of all ages and abilities.
Brock, who specializes in PBT (processing ballet technique) ballet, tap and conditioning, currently dances and performs with Ballet Initiative and serves on the Indy Dance Council Marketing Advisory Board.
“The first of its kind in the city, DanceWorks Indy is a studio built around the idea that dance works for everybody and every body,” the website states. “Whether you are looking for a new hobby, returning to an old passion or seeking new ways to cultivate a healthy lifestyle, we have something for you!”
The studio offers a variety of beginner to advanced dance and fitness classes, including ballet, PBT, tap, musical theatre, hip hop, contemporary and modern, jazz, heels, K-pop, 305 fitness, swerk, circuit conditioning and yoga. Private lessons are also offered upon request.
DanceWorks Indy is a drop-in studio, which means participants never have to sign up for an entire month or session of classes. Guests can choose when, how often and which classes they attend and even purchase class packages and memberships through the mobile app.
DanceWorks Indy has a studio at 537 E. Ohio St., Suite 100. For more information or to view a class schedule, visit danceworksindy.com. To get in contact, call 317-602-4986 or email info@danceworksindy.com.
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The John R. Oishei Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Pamela Ross, MSW as its new Leader of Community Impact. This pivotal role was created as part of the Foundation’s organizational transformation in alignment with its strategic framework and mission to work with communities to change systems and build financial prosperity for a racially just, vibrant Buffalo-Niagara region.
In this role, Ross will guide the Foundation’s efforts to incorporate community perspectives into its initiatives and lead strategies aimed at building financial prosperity by addressing the root causes of racial inequity. She will collaborate closely with community partners to design programs and investments that reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities the Foundation serves, beginning with the East Side.
“Pamela’s leadership reflects exactly where we’re headed as a foundation: firmly centering community voice, racial justice, and systems change,” said Christina Orsi, Oishei Foundation President. “Her deep expertise, humility, and vision will help guide our next chapter.”
Ross brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and systems change work. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Community Leadership and Equitable Initiatives at The Indianapolis Foundation, where she led $8M in equitable grantmaking annually and designed nationally recognized strategies centered on racial equity and community empowerment.
Her portfolio has included leading large-scale initiatives such as the Elevation Grant, which invested $45M over three years in Indianapolis neighborhoods for violence reduction, co-developing the Movement of 10,000 platform to promote anti-racist learning, and launching a $3M Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways initiative focused on grassroots infrastructure and resident leadership.
“I know I’m entering this role as someone new to Buffalo, and that’s not something I take lightly,” said Pamela Ross. “Building trust and learning from this community—especially those who’ve been doing this work for a long time—is where I’ll begin. My approach is always to lead with intentionality, courage, and love, and to show up with humility, listening before I act.”
Pamela Ross
“Community impact happens when power is both shifted and shared,” Ross continued. “It’s not about doing work to or for communities, but alongside them. That’s the principle I’ve always led by, and it’s what I’ll carry into this next chapter at Oishei.”
“Pamela brings both the experience and the systems expertise needed to help us move from intention to impact,” said Glenn Jackson, Oishei Foundation Board chair. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Oishei Foundation.”
This leadership appointment is part of a broader evolution at the Oishei Foundation, one rooted in a mission to create a racially just region where all people have the opportunity to thrive. In 2024, the Foundation announced a two-year transition to reimagine its work in light of its mission, including re-aligning the internal structure, evaluating governance, and evolving support of partners. Ross’s new role underscores the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to transforming how it works in service to the community.
This article was originally published on the John R. Oishei Foundation‘s website.
We Haul LLC is a minority-owned junk removal company based in Indianapolis that combines reliability, affordability and eco-conscious practices to serve homes and businesses.
Founded by Richard Gorham, the family-operated business specializes in furniture, appliance and yard waste removal, as well as property cleanouts and demolition support.
Gorham launched We Haul LLC to fill a gap in sustainable junk removal services while creating jobs in his community.
The team prioritizes donating usable goods to local charities and recycling materials like metal, electronics and mattresses.
The company emphasizes transparency in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with upfront pricing and same-day service.
Clients frequently praise its responsiveness and professionalism in Facebook reviews, with one calling the crew “polite, efficient and careful with my property.”
We Haul LLC has quickly gained traction by focusing on community needs. From clearing storm debris to assisting seniors with downsizing, Gorham said his team takes pride in projects that “make a difference” for residents.
Looking ahead, the company aims to expand its fleet and partnerships with local nonprofits.
For more information or to request service, message We Haul LLC via its Facebook page or call 317-743-4804.
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INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2025) — McCarter & English is pleased to announce that Zachary A. Myers, the former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, has joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as a partner in its Business Litigation group, and as a leader of its multidisciplinary Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team. He will co-lead the team with Erin Prest, who joined the firm last month from the FBI. Myers brings a wealth of experience in high-stakes litigation, cybersecurity, technology issues, and internal investigations, and will focus his practice on counseling and representing clients navigating their most complex and sensitive challenges.
Myers has been a dedicated public servant for fourteen years, serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana from November 2021 through January 2025, and for more than a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney both in the District of Maryland and in the Southern District of Indiana. As a federal prosecutor he led investigations, prosecutions, and appeals of a wide range of offenses, with a focus on cyber and technology-facilitated crimes. In his role as U.S. Attorney, he led an office with 55 attorneys and 50 support personnel in four locations in the state. He also served as Chair of the Attorney General Advisory Committee’s Cyber and Intellectual Property Subcommittee for the U.S. Department of Justice.
During his public service career, he worked closely with the DOJ’s National Security Division, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, and Fraud Section, as well as the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs and foreign law enforcement agencies to obtain evidence overseas, extradite defendants for prosecution in the United States, and facilitate European prosecutions.
Zachary Myers
As an AUSA in Maryland, Myers led the office’s cybercrime investigations and prosecutions, including responding to data breaches, ransomware, and insider threats. He helped create the Office’s National Security & Cybercrime Section and served as the District’s first Cybercrime Counsel. His cutting-edge work included transnational cybercrime investigations and handling national security matters including espionage, offenses involving classified information, digital currency crimes, and computer hacking, working with in-house and outside counsel for technology and cryptocurrency companies to obtain evidence and seize assets. He also worked closely with businesses and government agencies victimized by cybercrimes to mitigate losses and to identify and seek accountability for attackers.
Myers joins McCarter with the intention of building a sophisticated and impactful practice that supports clients across industries, including technology, fintech, traditional finance, healthcare, life sciences, government, and tax-exempt entities. His deep public sector and litigation experience will be a strong complement to McCarter’s nationally recognized cybersecurity, litigation, and regulatory capabilities.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Myers served on the staff of late Indiana Congresswoman Julia M. Carson, and he will spend time in the firm’s Washington office, helping clients navigate issues related to the federal government, including Congressional inquiries and regulatory matters. In addition to representing clients in litigation and investigations, Myers plans to leverage his extensive experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, electronic investigations, digital forensics, encryption, anonymization, the dark web, and e-Discovery to help clients as they navigate the complexities of the modern digital world.
“My passion has always been building—whether it’s building cases, building teams, or building relationships,” said Myers. “I’m excited to join McCarter because of the firm’s building mentality – it has a remarkable history of staying ahead of the curve in a constantly changing legal landscape. I look forward to contributing to the growth of the firm’s Indianapolis office, its broader Midwest presence, and to helping to lead its growing Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team.”
Myers’ arrival is the latest in a series of strategic moves by McCarter to deepen its presence in the Midwest. In January 2024, the firm expanded its office space in Indianapolis to accommodate continued growth. In February, it welcomed commercial litigation, construction, and labor and employment partners Aaron Grant and Christopher Drewry to the office.
Myers grew up in Indiana and is a tried-and-true Hoosier. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, his M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University, and his B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University.
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