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A QUICK BLINK OF THE EYES AND WE JUST PUT ANOTHER YEAR ON THE BOOKS!!! Time sure does fly and we all should make sure to make the most of it. One great way to do this and extend those years is health and wellness. This month's issue is all about how to improve, extend, and enjoy our time here on earth. This month, we have some amazing editorials about eating healthy recipes, improving our mental wellbeing, places to work out, places to go when your workout is a little much, and ways to take care of your outsides as well as your insides. Check out some of our amazing local businesses and government that are designed to take care of Boerne folks, keeping us healthy, taken care of, and looking great! As we get back to life and it continues to ramp up into 2022, please make sure to enjoy every day. Try to do something you enjoy at least once every day. Roast a couple of marshmallows, take that 30-minute run through the neighborhood, look at the stars from your hot tub, or watch your kids sleep for a little while. All these moments are precious so don't waste one of them. Have a stellar 2022!
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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.
The New Year is the perfect time to make your health and wellness a priority, so why not pamper yourself at one of the many spas around town? Invite a friend for a day of relaxation or take some time for some much needed quality alone time. Whatever you prefer, we have you covered.
Day Spas & Health Treatments ANNE KING'S HYPNOSIS CENTER : Helping individuals, couples and com-
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panies achieve highest potentials. Hypnotic techniques produce quicker results. You can quit procrastinating and take charge of your life. 143 River Ranch Rd., Boerne, Texas 78006 TAPATIO SPR INGS HILL COUNTR Y R ESOR T: Tapatio Springs has unique amenities that include a fitness center, revitalizing luxury spa, tranquil poolside area, a salt cave. and miles of scenic trails. 1 Resort Way, Boerne, Texas 78006 CR YOFIT: Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, IV Drip Therapy, Compression Therapy, Vitamin Injections. Providing superior customer service. Burn Calories. Boost Metabolism. Reduce Pain. Increase Energy. 110 E Bandera Rd #2802, Boerne, Texas 78006 LIVING WELL FAMILY MEDICINE & AESTHETICS OF BOER NE : Self-care is associated with exercise, nutrition, massage therapy, pedicures but aesthetic treatments are part of this, too. Begin a journey to living well. 138 TX-46, Boerne, Texas 78006 BEYOND BLISS SPA AND SALON: Full-service nail salon and day spa with skin care services. Beauty and relaxation is our goal. Walk out our door feeling rejuvenated and radiant. 515 N Main St, Boerne, Texas 78006
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Dr. Patrick Doyle, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, chose the chiropractic field as his second career and applies the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment in his work at Hill Country Spine & Sport. He comes from a family of chiropractors and has a passion to help others through healing hands by assisting patients with short term success and educating them on quality-of-life changes for long term success. He has over 15 years of experience in treating everything from minor joint aches to complex sports rehabilitation cases. He is a firm believer of being "Fit for Life."
“Hill Country Spine & Sport specializes in a wide range of care from performing pre and post op rehab for spine and joint surgery to routine preventative care. I also have experience treating both acute and chronic back and joint pain, arthritis, as well as headaches and sports related soft tissue injuries. My patient base extends from toddlers to all ages and I offer discounted rates for all veterans and public service professionals. It’s my way of giving back to those that protect us and serve our community for a living.”
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and community-building. Typically they are hosted in a tranquil setting and simply require attendees to surrender to peace and relaxation. These are the most balanced, providing a mix of downtime and scheduled events. Healing retreats can include immersive spa-like lodgings, with restorative practices aimed at rejuvenating the body and mind. Amangiri, located in Utah is a five-star camp, hotel and wellness center nestled in the rugged wilderness. Many celebrities frequent the $3,700 a night hotel. Mindfulness meditation retreats can span from three to ten days, benefitting both beginners and seasoned meditators. These retreats provide a digital detox to reduce attachments to electronics. No matter what type of wellness retreat you choose, stress reduction and vitality is possible. Patricia is a licensed professional counselor and a master yoga teacher with over fifteen years of teaching, retreat leading and yoga teacher education experience. She offers nicely balanced yoga-wellness retreats for women in Texas and Michigan. https://www.counselingcenterofboerne.com/ JANUARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / BO E R N E
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Dainelle Scott and Kiana Sonora met in August 2017 while volunteering at a Hurricane Harvey relief effort. Their business partnership began shortly after raising, organizing and hand delivering several truck loads of supplies in Houston. The birth of their friendship and business partnership was appropriately birthed inside of community service, something they are both passionate about and dedicated to. After four years in real estate together, when the previous owners of Boerne Paradise Tan listed the business For Sale, Dainelle and Kiana both jumped on this business adventure. These life-long tanners were excited to rebrand and give the business a facelift. Affectionately known as their “Joy Project”, Boerne Paradise Tans was transformed into The Glo Studio, the home of luxury sunless and spray tans. Dainelle and Kiana are both Boerne locals. Dainelle is married to Brandon Scott and they have three children aging 16, 14 and 8. Kiana is married to Joey Sonora and they also have three children aging 17, 2 and 1.
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GILDED PALM MEDICAL AESTHETIC SPA ARTICLE BY DR. JESSIE SANDLIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS
Dr. Jessie Sandlin was a U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon for an F-18 jet squadron, which is where she met her husband, Stephen, a former Navy fighter pilot. Settling in the countryside had always been a dream of the Sandlins and they immediately fell in love with the Texas Hill Country. They found a ranch and moved as soon as Stephen retired from the Navy. Longer than her dream of living on a ranch, however, Dr. Jessie had always dreamed of opening her own aesthetic spa. For aesthetics is where her passion has always been. She practiced as a Flight Surgeon in the Navy, trained as an anesthesiologist at Harvard, and despite the persistent refrain that her talents "would be wasted" on medical aesthetics, Dr. Jessie moved forward with her ambition. She began her aesthetics training and practice in Miami, Florida, and opened Gilded Palm Aesthetic Spa in downtown Boerne in the summer of 2021. Dr. Jessie did not want a sterile-feeling, medicinal facility, but rather a lavish, welcoming environment that embodies a sense of luxurious retreat. Gilded Palm is the epitome of concierge medicine. Gilded Palm Spa provides myriad aesthetic services that interact synergistically to address nearly
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The staff at Boerne Bookshop recommend the following resources. https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ One Minute Workout by Martin Gibala and Christopher Shulgan. For those with minimal time to exercise: high-intensity interval training based on years of scientific research into time-efficient workouts. Immunity: the Science of Staying Well by Dr. Jenna Macciochi. A definitive guide to caring for your immune system. Atomic Habits by James Clear. A simple, incremental method to changing habits to control all areas of our lives.
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Are you ready to take the plunge? It’s a question you may not have asked yourself before but will now. So what is “The Cold Plunge?” In short, it’s a brisk, three-minute immersion into a cold tub that triggers the body into a state of regulation, greatly improving levels of energy, mental and physical strength and blood circulation. The profound effects of The Plunge can impact your overall health, from reducing chronic pain and inflammation to boosting metabolism and focus and creating better sleep and mental clarity. Co-founded by two entrepreneurs who bonded over their love for health and business, Ryan Duey and Mike Garrett found a friendship and created a vision to rejuvenate people. Two to three minutes a day of plunging into 39-55 degrees of cold water stimulates the mind, body and soul and sets your day into optimistic motion. In a short 12 months, The Cold Plunge quickly garnered attention as a result of organic growth, wellness influencers who embraced the product, and a pandemic that forced people to focus on their health and added time at home. It’s also worth noting that the likes of Tony Hawk and Kerri Walsh Jennings swear by their cold plunges for their athletic recovery. The goal with the cold water is to lower your core body temperature, and it takes time to do that. “Water cools your body at 25 times what cold air does. Cold water is the quickest activation to do it.” Ryan shares his sentiment on doing something uncomfortable first thing in the morning to make the biggest, most positive impact on your day. What you can expect to feel is, “I did something first thing in the morning that I didn’t want to do, but I know it is good for me.” Cold plunging can be done daily or multiple times a day. It’s all about getting people to explore what works for them. They may offer up recommendations, but ultimately it’s you building a relationship with your cold plunge. Many like the morning plunge, others enjoy nighttime. For some, it cools the body down resulting in better sleep. The Cold Plunge offers four different models, all the same size, all cold at 39-55 degrees, and one that can turn into a hot tub at 103 degrees. The heat can be great for clients in really cold environments. There is also an app to control the temperature via bluetooth. You can find The Cold Plunge at thecoldplunge.com and @the.coldplunge on Instagram.
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Sheriff’s Department “Hires” K9 Renee
Facility Dog for Peer Support Program ARTICLE BY CONNIE MCFALL CLARK
In October 2019, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department implemented a crisis intervention and mental health program adding a mental health officer, Deputy Michelle Quade. To supplement that program, Sheriff Al Auxier introduced a Peer Support program this year bringing in K9 Renee. On Meg Grier’s Boerne Radio show on November 27, Sheriff Auxier and Deputy Quade were her guests. Her weekly broadcast is entitled, “God and Our Dogs”, presenting the message that “we can rely on God like our dogs rely on us”.
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Because of the trauma and experiences first responders face on a daily basis, “it takes a toll on their psyche and well being”, according to Sheriff Auxier. He is passionate about the new program and Deputy Quade cited examples of how K9 Renee, as a facility dog, served and supported the staff as well as the Kendall County community in her daily work. Sheriff Auxier and Deputy Quade will ensure that the new concept of a facility dog is successful and the program can be adopted by communities in other counties. https://www.godandourdogs.com.
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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city. JA N UA RY 8T H
Boerne Market Days
MAIN PLAZA Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Shop at hundreds of festive booths. JA N UA RY 8T H
Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
THE AG R ICULTUR AL MUS EU M Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. Music starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. JA N UA RY 2 9 T H
Boerne Performing Arts
BOERN E CHAMPION AUDITOR I UM To celebrate 10 seasons of Boerne Performing Arts, the festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll! The music has influenced generations and changed the world. Iconic songs from the 1940s to the 80s and the stories behind them, from Chuck Berry to the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, are woven throughout the show.
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mōtiv fitness TIPS FOR MOVING IN 2022! Set realistic goals, shoot to move at least three days a week and if you squeeze more in, then that’s a win!! If you’re looking for the best place to start, walking is the absolute best! It’s weight-bearing and if walking fast enough will get your heart rate up!! Grab a partner! Working out with a bestie is just so much more fun! Fostering relationships while moving your body is really the perfect recipe! Accountability is also a pretty strong motivator! We know we all do better when someone is counting on us to show up! Share your goals and wins along the way! My last bit of advice is to give yourself a little grace! We’ve all taken time away from exercise and movement at different points in our lives. Sometimes it’s longer than we like, but that’s ok! Know that results don’t happen overnight so just start with the first two weeks. I tell clients the first two weeks are the hardest ... know that, commit to it and don’t give up! You just need a little grit, a little focus, and one friend or partner in your corner cheering you on!! Truthfully that’s why group fitness will always be a “thing” because we need community and movement and those two things together are a pretty powerful combo! I spent the last two decades working in public health and traveling fifty percent of the time. I realized it was time for me to combine the things I loved most and start investing in my own community so mōtiv fitness was born!! It’s been a wild ride but I’ve loved every second and feel so blessed to get to do what I love and hopefully bless others through that! https://motivfitness.com/
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