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January shows up every year with the same big question: How do we feel better, live better, and show up as our best selves? And here’s the thing… Sometimes the answer isn’t a giant life overhaul. Sometimes it starts with the stuff we overlook — the tiny mental reps, the small health checks, the simple shifts that help us breathe a little easier. This month, Stephanie Konter-O’Hara of WellMinded Counseling reminded me that mindset isn’t magic — it’s maintenance. A few minutes of reframing. A moment to reset. One caring person to talk to. Those little exercises are like daily workouts for your mind… minus the gym membership and the sore hamstrings. But that’s just one part of the picture. Because health isn’t only about the body — it’s about the mind. We also share how three local pros are teaming up for the Neck-Up, Check-Up, showing how vision strain, hearing fatigue, and oral inflammation can mess with your focus, energy, sleep, mood — even your heart health. One tiny issue in your eyes, ears, or mouth can create a massive workload for your brain. Fix the small thing, and suddenly life feels lighter. And then there’s the way we receive care. Dr. Loree Koza of Manifest Health left the assembly-line version of medicine to build a concierge practice where patients get time, access, connection — real care from someone who actually knows their story. It’s healthcare the way it should feel. All three stories point to the same truth: When you take care of your mind, your body, and your relationships, everything else gets better. So here’s to a year of clarity, calm, and checking in with the parts of ourselves we usually skip. Your future self will thank you.

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Mental Fitness Made Simple

Stephanie Konter-O’Hara of WellMinded Counseling shares How to Give Your Mind a Daily Workout

Care Without Compromise

Dr. Koza is rewriting healthcare with concierge care at Manifest Health.

The Neck-Up, Check-Up

The Overlooked Side of Whole-Body Wellness

Cheers to Cherries

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Dr. Loree Koza, a compassionate concierge physician restoring real care to healthcare through attentive listening, personalized guidance, and meaningful connection so patients finally feel seen, heard, and supported.

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Can you simply flip a switch from bitter to hopeful and expect rainbows and unicorns to magically appear? It’s a feeling we all understand — that longing for things to shift quickly when the world feels overwhelming. The process might be easier than you think. Having someone to talk to, especially when times are tough, who listens without judgment, can help keep your attitude in check. Think of it as training your mind the same way you’d train anything else. And since you’re probably already drafting a heroic list of New Year’s resolutions, go ahead and add a few mindful exercises to the mix — no gym

required, and zero chance of pulling a hamstring. These mental reps pay off way faster anyway. “Learning to focus on your blessings and appreciating the people around you, no matter how imperfect they might be, can change the way you approach every challenge,” says Stephanie Konter-O’Hara, owner of WellMinded Counseling in Broomfield. “Strive for thoughts that are fulfilling and actions that are purpose-driven.” Stephanie sees this play out with clients all the time — how even small shifts in mindset can reshape an entire day. “For most people, it really just takes one caring and supportive person in their life to cope with the world and be happy,” comforts Stephanie, a therapist with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. “And most people have someone like that, even if they don’t realize it.” And yet, we still feel guilty burdening a friend or family member. Or we discount their ability to help because we become hypersensitive and overlook all the good they bring to the table. In those moments, speaking with a licensed therapist — someone unbiased and with no agenda other than helping you become the best version of yourself — can be a game-changer. “Find a therapist who is educated and trained in evidence-based theories and solutions,” advises Stephanie, who leads a group of like-minded professionals at her clinic, “a place that strives to build a positive relationship with their clients that is both collaborative and supportive.” So whether you lean on family, friends, or a therapist for support, there are simple ways to limit your aggravation and improve your attitude — what clinicians call cognitive reframing. Consider it a little gym session for your brain — with no treadmill in sight.

For starters, remember that you can’t change the people around you. If the holiday season taught us anything, it’s that managing our own reactions is far easier than trying to manage our families. You can only control your own thoughts and responses. Parents, you can help your children avoid meltdowns by preparing them for transitions. Saying, “We need to leave in fifteen minutes for school. When you finish breakfast, put your shoes on and grab your backpack,” will yield far better results than a rushed, “We’re late again! Let’s go!” At work, take recesses like kids do to break up your day. After lunch, take a 10–15-minute walk, or call a friend on the drive home before stepping into a busy house and starting dinner. Those brief respites can recharge your batteries. “You can restart your day at any time,” reminds Stephanie. “If you’ve had a bad meeting, or even a bad day, move through it by finding a place to stomp around, scream, or simply hug a pillow so you can get it out of your system and be ready for the next experience.” These kinds of small, intentional actions are exactly what cognitive refocusing is all about — little mental workouts that help keep your attitude in check. And who knows — with the right mindset, rainbows and unicorns may not be so far-fetched after all.

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COM PROM ISE Dr. Koza is rewriting healthcare with concierge medicine at Manifest Health. A mysterious rash shows up on your arm. It started as just a red, slightly itchy spot, but after a few days, it became very itchy and irritated. I really should get in to get that checked out. With a toddler hanging off one hip, you finally call your doctor, only to hear, “Our next available appointment is in two months.” Cue the deep sigh. OK, maybe Google can tell me what’s going on. Yikes! Never mind! Closing Google stat. Another sigh. We’ve all had experiences like this. Sometimes it feels like there’s not much “care” in “healthcare.” In fact, modern healthcare can feel like being on an assembly line: sign in, pay up, wait, explain what’s wrong, wait, explain what’s wrong again, get rushed out, only to realize later that you had more questions to ask. Enter something different: concierge medicine, a membership-based model where patients pay an annual fee for services. Patients typically receive unlimited visits, direct access to their doctor, longer appointment times, fast scheduling and one person overseeing their care, without the maze of insurance. While concierge care isn’t mainstream yet, it’s growing quickly. Why? People want acute and preventative health care, quicker access to their physician, less hassle with paperwork and multiple specialists, and ultimately, to have a relationship with their physician and not a 30-minute appointment once a year. That desire for meaningful, relationship-driven care is exactly what inspired Dr. Loree Koza to reshape her career entirely.

For years, Dr. Koza felt like an operator on an assembly line: patient in, patient out, next! Serving as the primary care doctor for over 2,000 patients, the constant pressure and little time for meaningful conversation left her feeling exhausted and as if she’d failed her patients. “I felt like I wasn’t serving my patients well. I knew I could give better care if only I had the time.” She even thought about exiting medicine altogether. After much reflection, Dr. Koza knew she wanted to build a practice where patients feel seen and heard. “I wanted to get back to the overall care of patients and focus on preventing illness instead of reacting to it,” she explained. “I needed to serve a smaller population to do this well.” That vision became Manifest Health, her Lafayette-based concierge practice built on authentic doctor-patient relationships that drive better health outcomes. In Dr. Koza’s approach, healthcare means personalized attention with longer appointments, direct access to her, comprehensive care from preventive screenings to complex health management and a holistic approach that considers all aspects of physical, mental and emotional health. Concierge care is an investment in your complete healthcare journey, and a variety of membership types are available. While anyone can benefit from this model, it tends to be especially valuable for people like: • Moms! Why? Women are usually the ones taking care of everyone and scheduling all the appointments, while thinking, CONTINUED >

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“People want acute and preventative health care, quicker access to their physician, less hassle with “I really should schedule mine too,” only for the thought to be interrupted by a crying child. Concierge care makes it easy to finally put on your own oxygen mask first. • Busy professionals, whether you’re a CEO, teacher or a soccer coach — anyone juggling a schedule that makes squeezing in medical visits challenging. With appointments often available within 1-2 days or before/after hours, care happens on your timeline. • Anyone who has ever had questions still swirling in their head as the doctor is already halfway out the door. • Those who have a complicated history, whether it’s an autoimmune disease, allergies, chronic pain or multiple surgeries. It’s for those who feel like their physical life is a puzzle with too many pieces and no time to put it all together. • People who are really motivated to stay on top of their health. If you thrive with a doctor who knows your goals, coaches you through your habits, helps you make a plan, and keeps you accountable, this model gives you a true partner. No matter what brings patients through her door, it’s the way Dr. Koza personally oversees each patient’s health journey that makes this model truly different. She now cares for 150-200 patients, allowing her to spend more time on each one’s care. Dr. Koza views her role as the quarterback of care. In her model, quarterbacking means overseeing every part of a patient’s health journey. As the healthcare lead, she manages the specialists, requests records and talks directly to providers. Whether you have a young family navigating your child’s first years or are a patient requiring complex treatments, Dr. Koza is your constant advocate. That advocacy becomes especially clear in more complicated situations. One example patient of Dr. Koza’s is an adult with a notably complicated medical history and multiple chronic diagnoses that require ongoing care. After the patient moved to Colorado, she needed a primary care physician to help her establish connections with several

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paperwork and multiple specialists, and ultimately, to have a relationship with their physician and not a 30-minute appointment once a year.”

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specialists, review her extensive records and coordinate her care and medications. After an initial 90-minute visit, the patient returned for follow-up visits nearly weekly at the beginning. Even now, the patient can call and be seen the same day or the next as new needs or questions arise. In addition, Dr. Koza speaks directly to specialists when the patient can’t get through. When urgent situations come up, the difference is tangible. Recently, a patient reached out needing help before Dr. Koza left for a trip. Her schedule was full, but she brought him in at 7:30 a.m. the next morning. In a large system, that would’ve been impossible. Here, it’s just part of how she cares for people. The patient’s needs were addressed, and Dr. Koza felt like she truly helped someone. Healthcare doesn’t have to feel like an assembly line. For patients seeking deeper relationships, quicker access and someone genuinely invested in their well-being, concierge medicine offers a refreshing alternative. So the next time a rash pops up, instead of researching it on Google or bracing yourself for days of waiting to be seen, imagine reaching out to your doctor directly and getting an answer the same day! It’s possible in a concierge model like Dr. Koza’s.

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Most adults know they should schedule an annual physical, stay active, drink more water, and get better sleep. But fewer people realize how much their eyes, ears, and mouth influence their overall health — including cognitive clarity, social connection, cardiovascular strain, and day-to-day energy. The Neck-Up, Check-Up was created after three Broomfield clinicians joined forces for a presentation at the Broomfield Area Chamber office, realizing their shared experiences pointed to a bigger community need. Each of them regularly meets patients struggling with fatigue or foggy thinking, without knowing the cause is often above the shoulders. Their collaboration is designed to bring this insight to more residents — and to show how working with a coordinated team of specialists can transform long-term well-being. The team — Dr. Michelle Aueyung (NuVision), co-owners Chelsea Walters and Jennifer La Borde (Family Hearing), and Dr. Jenna Nicholson (The Smile Suite) — share a common mission: to help people understand the surprising ways their specialties overlap, and how addressing small issues early can dramatically improve the quality of life.

WHEN “SOMETHING FEELS OFF” HAS A PHYSICAL CAUSE

Many adults don’t bring up symptoms like mental fog, overwhelm in noisy environments, or increased tension headaches because they assume it’s stress, age, or simply “life.” But the Neck-Up, Check-Up providers consistently see another story.

VISION Chelsea Walters

Even small vision changes can increase cognitive load. When the eyes strain to focus — from uncorrected prescriptions, screen fatigue, or functional issues — the brain works harder to interpret what it sees. That can show up as: • Difficulty concentrating • Mental fatigue • Irritability • Headaches • Slower processing Dr. Aueyung, located off 136th and Zuni, often explains that the eyes are essentially an extension of the brain. When vision becomes harder, thinking often does too. CONTINUED >

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L-R: Jennifer La Borde, Dr. Jenna Nicholson & Dr. Michelle Aueyung

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“When visual tasks become effortful, the brain spends extra energy just to interpret what you see. That’s where fatigue begins.”— Dr. Michelle Aueyung, NuVision Broomfield HEARING

Most people don’t realize they have hearing fatigue until it’s pointed out. Mild hearing loss is often first noticed as difficulty processing speech in background noise, which forces the brain to “fill in the blanks” during conversations. That extra effort creates strain, especially in crowded or noisy environments. Dr. Brittany Howard, who can be found at the Broomfield office off Nickel St, frequently sees people who feel socially overwhelmed, exhausted after gatherings, or disconnected in conversations, only to discover the root cause is hearing loss.

ORAL HEALTH

The mouth is tightly linked to systemic health. Inflammation in the gums can reflect — or contribute to — cardiovascular stress, immune challenges, and metabolic changes. Elevated blood pressure is often first detected during routine dental visits. Dr. Nicholson's holistic approach means she looks beyond the teeth themselves, connecting oral health with what might be happening in the rest of the body. Her office is conveniently located at 112th and Federal.

THREE SPECIALISTS, ONE SHARED PERSPECTIVE

What makes the Neck-Up, Check-Up powerful isn’t just the information — it’s the collaboration. These three professionals come from different fields, yet they see overlapping patterns in their patients every day. • A patient with headaches may discover the issue is visual strain.

• Someone feeling socially withdrawn may actually be struggling to hear speech in noise. • Gum inflammation may point to elevated blood pressure or systemic inflammation. By sharing their perspectives, they show how health isn’t isolated. What happens in one system often impacts another. The message is simple but eye-opening: If you’re not feeling like yourself, it’s worth looking at the areas you may be overlooking.

THE HIDDEN WORKLOAD ABOVE THE SHOULDERS

The term the team often uses is “cognitive load.” Cognitive load is the amount of mental effort required to carry out everyday tasks. When your eyes, ears, or mouth aren’t functioning optimally, your brain picks up the slack — quietly, constantly, and often without symptoms that clearly point to the source. This can lead to: • Increased fatigue • Irritability or overwhelm • Trouble multitasking • Difficulty following conversations • Reduced mental clarity • Social exhaustion • Sleep disruption People usually don’t connect these symptoms to vision, hearing, or oral health, but that’s where the Neck-Up, Check-Up team comes in — helping people understand what’s actually happening in their bodies. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B R O O M F I E L D

SIMPLE CHECK-UPS, SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

What makes this approach so empowering is that the solutions often start with simple, routine evaluations: • A thorough eye exam using advanced imaging and functional testing. • A hearing assessment that evaluates both hearing levels and speech-in-noise testing. • A dental exam that not only checks for cavities, but also includes gum health, inflammation assessment, and blood pressure screening. None of these tests is dramatic or invasive. Yet all three can reveal early indicators of larger issues — or uncover the silent strain the body has been quietly coping with. As the providers explain in their workshops, these check-ups don’t just identify problems. They often restore ease: easier reading, easier listening, easier thinking, and easier connecting with others.

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR THE COMMUNITY

The Neck-Up, Check-Up is more than a presentation — it’s a shift in how residents think about their health. By shining a light on the connections between vision, hearing, oral health, and wholebody wellness, these professionals empower people to take proactive steps to prevent years of unnecessary strain. Most importantly, they are building a resource for the community where: • Questions are welcomed • Information is understandable • People feel supported rather than overwhelmed • Early detection and education are prioritized Their unified perspective helps people realize they don’t need to wait until something feels “wrong.” Regular care from specialists can reveal how interconnected the body really is — and how much better life can feel when everything above the neck is functioning in harmony.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Neck-Up, Check-Up team will continue to host presentations and screenings throughout the year, offering education, assessments, and guidance to residents seeking a clearer, more connected understanding of their health. The takeaway is simple and empowering: If you care for your body from the neck up, the benefits ripple through your entire life.

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