They say the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, but at the Brambleton Town Center, the businesses that make it up are something a little extra special. These businesses offer the best of everything for your family (even the furry kind) and have the added benefit of putting money back into the local community after a particularly hard year, so we’re happy to show them off. That’s not all! Each started in Brambleton and their successes have taken them elsewhere in and beyond the Northern VA area!
Inspired and named after owner Cindy’s own dog who passed away from cancer, Cindy decided to take Rocky’s memory and pay it forward by providing the community a local source of healthy and natural food for pets. On top of this, Cindy has created a one-stop shop for pet needs by also offering free local delivery as well as grooming and washing services, including a self-wash station. With the success of the store in Brambleton, Cindy has been able to expand to a second location in Gainesville, VA.
The food here is so good, even those who move away from the area make a point to visit when they come back! With free delivery to Brambleton residents and COVID-safe dine-in options, My Thai Place is proudly serving both Brambleton and Centreville with its delicious dishes from Panang Curry to Shrimp Pad Thai and even mojitos, there is definitely something that everyone can enjoy!
NVO is the #1 Invisalign provider in North America & official team orthodontist of the Washington Capitals, which anyone who watches professional hockey will tell you is no easy feat. NVO is also focused on doing good in the community and in 2018 founded their 501(c)3, The NVO Foundation, which gives all of its proceeds to local organizations that either fight cancer through research and treatment or serve the community in some capacity. With goals like that, they’ll have you smiling before you finish your first appointment. NVO has locations in Brambleton, One Loudoun, Reston and Tyson’s Corner.
This dance organization is committed to helping kids and parents alike fall in love with dance and all that it offers. Every member of staff is chosen carefully, and classes are designed to get students excited to be in the studio. Their core tenets of acceptance and celebration of individuals aligns with Brambleton as well. “We have locations in four states and counting now, but Brambleton will always be our home,” said owner Natalie Perkins. “There’s just something special here that you can’t find anywhere else, and the community is unwaveringly supportive of us and our mission.” Bella Ballerina has Virginia locations not only in Brambleton but Alexandria and Leesburg.
InSight Eye Optique understands that vision care can be lifelong, and they have dedicated themselves to being a partner in that process. They are devoted to helping your eyes look and feel good through technology and innovation as well as ensuring that they provide products their patients can feel both comfortable and confident in. InSight Eye Optique understands that everyone has a unique set of needs, and they are more than happy to meet yours for life. With locations in Brambleton and Sterling ready to make a COVID-safe appointment with you, you can’t go wrong.
The professionals here are committed to helping kids get over their fear of the dentist and instead be excited to spend time with a skilled and compassionate team. Although they originated as part of Brambleton’s Costa Dentistry, Little Smiles now has their own dedicated office in the community. The team has proudly won multiple awards, including Top Washington Dentist and Best of Kids in Dentistry. As if it couldn’t get any better, the team also commits themselves to serving the community with non-profit dental work. In their own words, “Our goal is to spread the gift of a smile far and wide.” You can find their office above the Brambleton Library.
Eclips Salon is passionate about treating both employees and clients like family to give you the best services you could hope for. With three adult locations in Northern Virginia and a kids’ salon in Brambleton as well, owner Diane Fisher wants all of her clients to have the best experience possible. Eclips Brambleton offers just about every service you can think of from manicures to hair services and spa treatments like algae wraps, massages and even microdermabrasion. With mentions in several publications including InStyle Magazine, it’s safe to say a trip to Eclips Salon will do wonders.
These are just a few of the many fantastic and diverse businesses Brambleton is proud to support in its Town Center. “One of the things that makes Brambleton special is that we have so many unique and valuable small businesses in the Town Center,” noted Director of Marketing Kim Adams. “Each business and business owner brings their own spark to help create the environment that we pride ourselves on.” That environment wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community as well. It’s thanks to the patronage of individuals like you that we are able to tell these amazing success stories, so consider supporting a local small business and see what happens!
