IN TIME TO KICK OFF SUMMER AT YOUR HAMPTONS ABODE, WE'VE ROUNDED UP THE BEST IN HOME SERVICES THAT RANGE FROM CHEFS TO DOG WHISPERERS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. HAMPTONS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, INC. This awardwinning domestic staffing firm pairs chefs, housekeepers and other professionals with local clients. Throwing a spring soiree? The agency can also provide event staff like servers, bartenders and greeters. “I find it personally rewarding to put together domestic professionals and clients who develop good relationships that stand the test of time. I want everyone to have peace of mind and be pleased with their household arrangement,” says Aleksandra Kardwell, president of Hamptons Employment Agency. 149 Hampton Road, Southampton, hamptonsemployment.com BRITISH AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD STAFFING From residential staffing to yacht chartering, British American Household provides superior service. With both local and worldwide offices, the firm is based in Southampton during the summer season to provide permanent and temporary staff in the Hamptons year-round. Its professional, fully-trained domestic staff is inclusive of British-trained butlers and nannies, formally trained executive housekeepers, personal assistants and more. Let one of BAHS' experienced chefs expand your home's palate. Each chef holds a culinary degree and works to fulfill the dietary requests of clients. 17 Greene St., Ste. B, New York, bahs.com PAVILLION AGENCY For over 30 years, Pavillion Agency has worked across the world and in the homes of Hamptonites Located in Manhattan, the agency specializes in the placement of nannies, housekeepers, chefs, butlers, cooks, chauffeurs and more. Seth Norman Greenberg, vice president and marketing director, says, “What sets us apart is our commitment to service, our discretion and our market knowledge. We work on building relationships and finding solutions for our clients so that they may be the best they can. That is evidenced by over 90 percent of our new clients being personally referred to us.” Test the waters with the agency's free 30-day trial period. 15 E. 40th St., Ste. 400, New York, pavillionagency.com LISA THE DOG TRAINER For your furry family members, Lisa Hartman, aka “Lisa the Dog Trainer,” is the one to call. Her beachside training has served celebs and locals alike. Well known for solving behavior problems in a kind, fast and effective manner, she tailors all of her private lessons individually for each client. Her 15-plus years of experience range from working with rescue dogs to basic home training. Pet sitting and accompanied air transport are also available. 786.942.738, lisathedogtrainer.com EAST END TICK CONTROL Pests, be gone. Since 1997, this family-owned and -operated biz has worked to exterminate unwanted critters from the homes of Hamptonites. Servicing Long Island's East End—from Moriches to Montauk, Wading River to Orient Point and Shelter Island—East End Tick Control is the first and only New York State licensed and dedicated tick and mosquito control specialist. 214 North Sea Road, Southampton, tickcontrol.com RIPPLE EFFECT HEALING Heal from within—and at home—with Adele Kristiansson of Ripple Effect Healing. Kristiansson's approach incorporates her personal synthesis of energy healing and affirmative prayer modalities that integrate properties of “universal law” with practical quantum physics. Kristiansson adds, “I apply contact and intention to human, animal and universal consciousness to open gateways of possibility and create pathways for healing, growth and positive outcome.” Healing for pets is also available. 9-41 Windmill Lane, Southampton, rippleffecthealing.com ANNA CLÉJAN'S HOME HEALING SERVICES Is your space in need of an energetic purge? Look to Anna Cléjan. Based in East Hampton, Cléjan works to clear the heavy, unwanted energy sometimes found in homes and land. The shamanic energy practitioner and energy healer uses two methods, the classic smudging method and a carnation-centered practice. The practices are also recommended for anyone moving into a new home or home sellers. annaclejan.com