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If you’re interested in more youthful looking skin, less scarring, and even skin tone then microneedling might be for you. What is it exactly?
Microneedling is a treatment that produces small micro channels with yep, you guessed it, micro sized needles. Yikes! It’s no cause for concern though, as this is a minimally invasive procedure that causes the skin to heal itself and produce more collagen and elastin. This in turn, creates more youthful looking skin. It’s also a great option to improve skin texture, reduce acne scarring, even out skin tone, reduce pore size, lessen stretch marks, and reduce dark spots. This treatment is usually performed on the face but can be done on other areas of the body. Some microneedling services may also include a collagen enhancing serum that can boost results. Beware, this is not an at home treatment, and any device claiming to be safe to be used at home is not a professional microneedling device. At home microneedling devices have shorter needles and do not penetrate the skin to the depth needed to see the change you’re desiring. Make sure you’re seeing a professional for this treatment too. A microneedling treatment is performed by an advanced esthetician, nurse, or doctor.
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First the practitioner will apply a numbing cream, which ensures a comfortable experience. Usually the full treatment will last about 60 minutes. The time of the service depends on the “extras” that
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Expect to have some redness that usually lasts for 24 hours and up to 3 days. Your skin may feel like you’ve gotten a sunburn, and you may experience some light swelling around the affected area. Your body will soon begin to make collagen to fill in and heal the treated area. For best results it’s recommended clients incorporate an effective skin care regimen with anti-aging products. Treatments like microneedling are only as effective as the great skincare routine that’s performed morning and night. You’ll want to avoid exfoliating treatments like retinols and scrubs for up to a week following this treatment but ask your professional for their recommendation. How soon do you see results? You may notice an instant smoothing effect, but full results won’t be visible for up to 6 weeks.
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Most anyone can opt in for this procedure as long as the client doesn’t have active acne or wound healing problems.
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ilsonville finally has CHOICE! Let’s be honest, purchasing insurance coverage is one of those things many people don’t really care to talk or even think about. A lot of us consider it to be little more than peace of mind for those rainy day what-ifs, and with so many kinds of coverage needed and so many options to choose from, the process can be a headache. However, we ultimately realize that insurance is a necessity and even though we may want to simply pick the most basic policies and forget about them, it’s incredibly important to give these decisions the proper consideration they warrant. The problem for most of us is that it can be very difficult to comprehend the complicated language of policies and when we are better off with additional coverage versus just the minimum.That’s where agents come in. A good insurance agent can make the entire hassle a breeze, and luckily for Wilsonville, Kyle Bunch with Goosehead Insurance is here to help us navigate these choppy waters. What makes Kyle one of the top insurance agents in the area? Well, for starters, he is legitimately one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. The relationship you build with your agent is a significant one; one that’s going to last years if not decades. This is a person you confide in; who you trust to guide you through some very complex decisions regarding the protection of your family and your cherished belongings. It’s imperative to choose someone who you feel comfortable with. Someone you can relate to. Someone who is knowledgeable and capable of helping you find exactly the right coverage for your specific needs. Kyle is just the sort of person, and he goes above and beyond to make the entire process as easy as possible for his clients.
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Kyle has been an insurance agent for over 7 years. During that time he was what’s considered a “captive agent,” meaning he worked exclusively with one insurance carrier. In speaking with him, Kyle says he had a very positive experience in this previous position; his only complaint being that he felt limited in his ability to provide clients with choices. If someone was looking for different coverage or better rates, he only had a finite number of policies to offer since they were all written under one roof. That’s why he is so excited to bring new choices to Wilsonville with his brand new endeavor: Goosehead Insurance. In working with Goosehead Insurance, Kyle is considered an independent agent. That means he now represents an astounding 30 different brand name, highly-rated insurance companies, allowing his clients access to a huge variety of policies they can choose from. As a result, he now has the freedom to help people find precisely the kind of policy and rate that is best for them. Goosehead Insurance was founded in 2003 in Dallas, Texas by a husband and wife team, Robyn and Mark Jones. The Joneses were looking to provide the exact kind of variety and choices that Kyle was interested in. They
“...he is legitimately one of the friendliest people you will ever meet.” independent agent in the area with a really strong presence. This puts him in the position of being able to offer the kind of service to his clients that no other agent in the area can provide.
recognized a unique opportunity that once realized, would eventually transform the insurance industry. Instead of following previous models, they forged new territory and devised a structure which would place customers front and center. They would focus on truly providing the best service for the best value, all while allowing their agents to offer multiple choices. The business gained traction quickly and began franchising in 2012. Today it is one of the largest and fastest growing agencies in the business with over 900 franchise locations. When Kyle discovered this exciting new opportunity, he grabbed the bull by the horns. His franchise location in Wilsonville, which just opened July 6th, is the first Goosehead Insurance location in Oregon. He is also now the first
Another unique aspect of Goosehead Insurance is that they have a national service team that handles the everyday administrative duties of the business, separate from the sales and agency side. Mr. and Mrs. Jones understood that some agents are more adept at building customer relationships while others are better at the behind-the-scenes stuff. Most agents are not necessarily adept at handling both aspects. So to combat that issue, Goosehead set up a team of agents who handle only the service side of the business. That means if the customer needs to make a quick change to their policy, there is an entire team waiting to handle that for them. This separation of duties provides Kyle with the time and freedom to connect with his clients and his community in a way he never could before. In terms of
customer service, Goosehead Insurance has virtually no competition. The industry judges agencies by what’s known as a Net Promoter’s Score; in layman’s terms, it’s a customer service index. Goosehead Insurance has a Net Promoter’s Score that is two-and-a-half times that of it’s next closest competitor! We can all thank Kyle for bringing new choices to the insurance market in Wilsonville, but his care for the community goes beyond just providing the best options in insurance coverage. Kyle is extremely active in the local community, giving many hours of his time to various charities and clubs. He’s especially active in the Wilsonville Rotary Club and has even been nominated for Citizen of the Year! Whether you’re looking to find your perfect insurance policy or you just want to connect with one of the greatest people in Wilsonville, Kyle is a guy you’ll want on your team. Give him a call today at 503-567-1633 or email him at Kyle.Bunch@Goosehead.com.
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etter get ready Wilsonville, and start getting those chop-stick fingers back in shape because there is a brand new Kaiten-Sushi style restaurant in town. Located between Fred Meyer and the Oswego Grill, Oki Sushi & Grill is the newest dining option to come to Wilsonville. What is Kaiten-Sushi? Well it translates to “rotating sushi” and in Japan, where it originated, it’s described as a fastfood style of sushi served on conveyor belts that run throughout the restaurant, from which customers can select their choices. If you’ve eaten sushi in or around the Portland Metropolitan area, you’re probably familiar with this type of place. Something a little less common, however, is that in addition to their sushi track they also have the grill mentioned in their name. From the sushi track you can select a wide variety of smaller plates, whereas with the grill you 12 • WILSONVILLE LIVING MAGAZINE • AUGUST 2020
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can order a more standard full meal. This means that you have an endless array of delicious Japanese dishes available to choose from! Owner Michael Jiang was born and raised in Japan, and has lived in the United States for the past 20 years. He learned at an early age that he had a special love for sushi. Various friends of his have owned restaurants, and through those connections he was able to receive the necessary instruction to start his own. In the last five years, he has opened five sushi restaurants around the area, Oki Sushi being the newest. Each location is slightly different and offers different culinary experiences, but they are all high quality sushi bars. Having opened recently in the midst of the pandemic, Michael and his team have been working through a few setbacks. Like most places right now, their dine-in seating availability is limited, and the conveyor track is not operational at the moment. However the kitchen is up and running, ready to fill
lots of take-out orders and they are excited to feed Wilsonville some fantastic Japanese cuisine! In any sushi restaurant in America, you will generally see roughly five types of sushi. They are “nigiri” (a topping, usually fish served over sushi rice), “sashimi” (fish alone served without rice), “maki” (sushi rice with various other fillings wrapped in seaweed), “uramaki” (rice is on the outside with the seaweed wrapped filling in the middle), and “temaki” (handrolled sushi ingredients in a cone of seaweed). Within each general type of sushi will be many varieties and combinations to try. Also commonly served with your sushi are Wasabi (a spicy “Japanese horseradish” type of paste), pickled ginger, and soy sauce for dipping. One of their best selling rolls is the Phoenix Roll, which is filled with cream cheese, tempura salmon and avocado, and topped with spicy crab meat, masago (roe), and spicy sauce. Another popular choice is the Tokyo Roll. It’s filled with raw spicy tuna and avocado, topped with tempura red snapper, spicy mayo, eel sauce and sweet chili sauce. So tasty! (In preparation for writing this article, I was lucky enough to be able to sample a few of their rolls, and they were fantastic! Two thumbs up!) So what about those who don’t like sushi? Well if you are someone who has previously steered clear of sushi restaurants in general, you might be under the mistaken impression that it’s nothing but raw fish and rice. Of course those options are on the menu, but it’s also so much more than that.
Some of the sushi rolls are made with cooked fish rather than raw, and there are vegetarian options as well. Gyoza, eggrolls, and more appetizers are also available, and the grill serves delicious Teriyaki, Bento, and even vegetable Yakisoba. You can also order combo plates where you can mix and match your protein along with fresh grilled veggies. There really is something here to satisfy almost everyone’s tastes. There’s even plans in the works to add a full bar in the near future! Even in these early stages (and especially considering the current difficulties facing new businesses), it’s clear that Oki Sushi is a step above standard Kaiten-Sushi restaurants. The decor, with a striking contrast of dark wood and bamboo against a white backdrop, provides an ambience that is sleek and modern while simultaneously comfortable and serene. Once restrictions are relaxed and Michael and his team are able to bring the restaurant to its full potential (with a working conveyor belt and full capacity seating), this will surely be your favorite new spot for sushi. Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or you have never tried it before and are a little curious, you definitely need to give Oki Sushi a try. In-house seating is limited, but you can place an online order for pick up as well. Come on down and give this brand new, locally-owned business a hearty Wilsonville welcome! Oki Sushi is located at 30100 Sw Boones Ferry Rd, Ste 56 in Wilsonville. They’re open from 11am to 9pm daily, and you can call them at 503-563-6110 or place an order online at okisushigrill.com. AUGUST 2020 • WILSONVILLE LIVING MAGAZINE • 13
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omeowners spend a lot of time and money in the quest for a beautiful lawn. While chemical fertilizers and pesticides are often the go-to products, using them too much can be detrimental to your soil and the surrounding environment. A natural, organic approach can yield the same results, along with environmental benefits. While it may take a little more time, organic lawn care lets nature do its thing and helps the grass grow just as green. Here are some helpful hints.
STEP 1: UNDERSTAND YOUR SOIL
Find out what kind of soil you have so you know what you're working with. Pick up a handful and squeeze it. If it crumbles when you open your hand, you have loam soil. If it doesn't crumble, you have clay soil. Sand soil falls apart immediately. Knowing the kind of soil you have helps you figure out how much organic fertilizer and soil amendments you'll need.
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and once in the spring. Some lawns may require an application in the middle. Helpful Tip: Do not add animal waste, meats, oils, dairy, diseased plants, weeds or plants treated with pesticides or herbicides to your compost. Find or purchase earthworms and add them to your compost pile to accelerate decomposition. Use a compost tumbler.
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Decrease stress on your grass by letting it grow out during summer months. Try cutting it every two weeks instead of each week, or mow with a higher blade setting. A lawn with taller grass keeps weed growth to a minimum and aids in drought resistance. Helpful Tip: Choose grass that is native to your region.
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f someone asked you to conjure up the consummate image of peace and tranquility in your mind, what would that look like? For as many people as there are on Earth, there are as many different images. But whether your vision is of a deserted tropical beach, a meadow next to a babbling stream, or a cabin on the shore of a mountain lake, I think we can almost universally agree that there is something special about water. There’s simply something unsurpassable about the calming, mesmerizing, almost magical impact it has on us. Eamonn Hughes, the owner of Hughes Water Gardens on Stafford Road just north of Wilsonville, understands this better than most and he has dedicated his life to helping others create their own experience of tranquility by channeling the calming effects of water. Originally from Ireland, Eamonn began working summers as a landscaper while studying mathematics and biochemistry at university. As time went on however, he found he had love and a real knack for this working outdoors. He quickly developed a reputation around Dublin for being one of the best in the business, and when he met Gordon Ledbetter, a gentleman who specialized in water gardens, it proved to be a pivotal moment in Eamonn’s journey. Gordon was equally well-known and respected for his specialized work and when he asked Eamon to work together on a project (specifically, to do the landscaping around one of Gordon’s water gardens) Eamonn discovered his true calling. Harnessing their keen sense of adventure, Eamonn and his wife, who he met in New York, moved to Oregon in 1987. What they discovered here was “Ireland with a summer” and they quickly put down roots. Success came after they recognized and capitalized on an opportunity to bring a specially-manufactured rubber liner for ponds (which was already being used widely in Europe) to America. Over the years, others jumped on the bandwagon as well, but to this
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day Hughes is still one of the biggest and most well-respected designers and suppliers of water gardens in the country. With examples of his work showing at Clackamas Town Center, Autzen Stadium and the LanSu Chinese Gardens in Portland, Eamonn has designed some of the most beautiful and recognizable water features in Oregon. There is no limit to his knowledge in all elements of design, craftwork and care for these little oases of tranquility. Waterfalls, streams, ponds; he does it all, with an emphasis toward naturalization. You’d never know, looking at one of his pieces, that it was man-made. He’s one of those awe-inspiring people who can look at a bare piece of land and immediately envision it in a transformed state, and then make it so. If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own water feature but were too intimidated to begin the project, Eamonn is the gentleman to help you realize that dream. His vast knowledge and expertise is unparalleled and he loves to impart that knowledge and help others understand step by step how the process works. If you don’t want to build your own feature, but would still like to escape to a place that epitomizes tranquility, that’s okay too! Come see the grounds at Hughes Water Gardens, take some photos, and stroll around the pond and down the entwining pathways through beautiful exotic plants. Especially during these times when we are facing so many additional difficulties, this is a perfect spot to find some much needed peace. Come find your moment of zen tranquility. Come find Hughes Water Gardens. Located at 25289 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin. Visit their website at www.hugheswatergardens.com for more information. ■ AUGUST 2020 • WILSONVILLE LIVING MAGAZINE • 23
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August in the Pacific NW means that blackberries are abounding nearly everywhere. What
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Ingredients: • 1 pound Blackberries, fresh or frozen • 2-3 tablespoons sweetener of choice (monkfruit for keto, pure maple syrup for paleo)
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Instructions: 1. In a medium-sized pot, bring the blackberries to a low boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the berries soften, about 5 minutes. Lightly mash the berries with a potato masher or fork. Leave some berries in chunks for texture, if you want. 2. Stir in the sweetener, lemon or lime juice (if using), and Chia seeds. Cook the jam on low until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure you stir the jam so it doesn’t stick. 3. Remove jam from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (if using). Let jam cool to room temperature. Pour in a glass jar or air-tight container and store in the refrigerator. This jam will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen in an air-tight container. Recipe reprinted from twopeasandtheirpod.com
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Now is a Great Time for Selling AND Buying Homes! By Dennis McNabb
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aimy and Sherine Beltran of Beltran Properties Group (eXp Realty) based in Wilsonville, want to get the message out: the market is HOT right now! With the COVID crisis looming over our collective heads, you might be thinking this is not the right time to take action. However the real estate market is still thriving. It’s natural during a crisis for people to be hesitant about buying or selling a home, but if you’ve had any inclinations (especially about selling) this is actually an ideal time to do it. There was already a scarcity of homes in the Portland metropolitan area prior to the COVID pandemic. We’ve all heard for years that new construction has not been keeping up with demand. We live in a beautiful region with a lot to offer and as a result, we’ve had a fairly consistent growth rate of around 1.66% since the year 2000. It’s waned slightly in the last few years but we’re still in a very popular area for home buyers. The effect that the pandemic has had on both sellers (being hesitant to get into the market) and construction (many jobs have been shut down during this time, bringing new construction to a slow crawl) has put an even greater squeeze on availability. To compound that problem, demand has not declined. That means people who are selling their houses are getting considerably more than the asking price. According to Jaimy, some customers recently have been making offers on houses that are as much as twenty thousand dollars over asking price and still not getting them! As a seller, that’s exactly what you want to hear. 28 • WILSONVILLE LIVING MAGAZINE • AUGUST 2020
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well known in the area. Jaimy is ranked in the top 50 of all Portland agents, and together with the team they have built, they are truly in the best position to assist you through the entire buying and/or selling process. Their consistent focus and priority from the beginning has been to build sincere and lasting relationships with their clients, meaning you won’t ever need to look for another agent again. They pride themselves on having the reputation for making the process as easy and enjoyable as possible. They always make sure their clients are completely vetted and prepared before they even make an offer so there won’t be any surprises down the road. Jaimy says that they strive to make the cleanest offer they can on every property, meaning that it’s imperative to make an offer that stands out. Whether that means doing all the research ahead of time to make sure they are coming in at the best price point, having the client pre-approved so there are no delays in the process or putting a more personal touch on the offer, the Beltrans and their team make sure to cover all their bases. It’s also not always just a matter of price according to Jaimy. Though price is
and always will be an important factor, sometimes the difference between multiple offers can be made with a simple “love letter” to the seller. Numerous times he’s witnessed the impact that such a letter can have. Explaining how much the prospective buyer loves the house and what they would do to take care of it, etc. can move the seller to give that buyer priority over others who may have offered more money. Many of us have a great affection for our homes and it can be reassuring to know when we are selling that the next owner will take care of the home and love it the way we did. Jaimy and his team recognize this and they realize that every opportunity to personalize or make an offer unique gives that buyer a leg up on the competition. It’s just like applying for a job, really. Anything you do to stand out in a positive way amongst all the other applicants can make a huge difference. One other key element of team Beltran that’s important to highlight is their willingness and capability to handle transactions all over the entire Portland Metropolitan area, even down to Salem. Although they are based in Wilsonville, their expertise is by no means limited to this immediate area, so if you are having
to relocate anywhere nearby Jaimy can still help make your transition an easy one. Wilsonville may be the hub of their business, but their ability to branch out into the rest of the surrounding communities gives them the freedom to assist even more people. The bottom line is that Jaimy, Sherine and the rest of their team at Beltran Properties are experts in the field and they are ready to assist you in any way possible when it comes to buying or selling your home. Especially in these unprecedented times, it’s important to have an agent and a team that you know you can rely on. In the coming weeks they are hosting a series of informational Zoom Chat presentations about the current market situation. Anyone is welcome to participate in these events, and there will be a 30 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute open forum for questions and answers. They’d love to invite one and all to join so they can assist you with all of your real estate needs. Please call 503-502-3330 for more information.
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