Destin, FL January 2026 by City Lifestyle

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUE B E AU T Y

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A Focus on Health & Wellness Happy New Year, and welcome to the January issue of Destin City Lifestyle Magazine! As we turn the page to a fresh year, our focus is on health, wellness, and thriving in every aspect of life. Our community is fortunate to have an incredible array of local professionals dedicated to helping residents and visitors alike live their best, healthiest lives. At Complete Health Dentistry of the Emerald Coast, Dr. David Hale and his expert team go beyond traditional dental care. Their innovative, whole-body approach ensures that your smile is not only beautiful but also contributes to overall wellness. It’s dentistry reimagined for the modern patient who values both health and longevity. Health isn’t just about the body—it’s about balance, empowerment, and support. That’s why we’re thrilled to highlight the work of Modern Concierge Medicine, led by Dr. Svetlana Hanson. With longer visits and fully personalized care, Dr. Hanson brings a modern, holistic approach to medicine, integrating prevention, wellness, and beauty for the whole person. Similarly, the guidance of board-certified therapists like Tory and Mike Kratz empowers women to navigate life transitions with confidence. Their focus on holistic support during menopause ensures that women have the tools to thrive during this important stage of life. For those seeking restorative therapies in the comfort of home, Jennifer Cerulli offers healing in-home massage services tailored to each client’s needs. Her approach promotes relaxation, recovery, and overall wellbeing, making self-care accessible even in the busiest schedules. Awaken Wellness Retreat provides a peaceful sanctuary to pause, reconnect, and rediscover purpose. And Hope Talks LLC, led by the inspiring Sarah Gober, gently reminds us that growth begins with honest conversations and the courage to care for our mental and emotional selves. The Emerald Coast is fortunate to host such passionate, innovative professionals who elevate wellness in our community. This January, let’s commit to nurturing ourselves, prioritizing wellness, and embracing the tools our local experts provide. Here’s to a year of vitality, balance, and thriving in every way possible. CARMEN FOSTER, PUBLISHER @DESTINCITYLIFESTYLE

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When David Hanle, DMD, walked into a lecture hall in 2018, he expected to learn something new about dentistry. What he didn’t expect was that one afternoon would alter the course of his 27-year career practicing traditional preventive and restorative.

“I left that lecture telling myself, ‘Knowing what I know now, I cannot go back to work Monday and do what I have been doing,’” says Dr. Hanle. The presentation focused on the “oral systemic link”— how bacteria and inflammation in the mouth influence cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, chronic inflammation and other major health issues. For Dr. Hanle, the message hit home. The connection between oral bacteria and whole-body disease was no longer a theory. It was a call to action. That shift reshaped Complete Health Dentistry of the Emerald Coast, the practice he established in 1991. Dr. Hanle and his team help patients understand how oral health affects heart health, brain health, sleep, digestion and overall longevity. The practice still provides general dentistry—fillings, crowns, dentures, veneers and orthodontic clear aligners—but its larger mission has broadened significantly. “We are a traditional preventive dentistry practice with a deep understanding of the oral systemic connection and the procedures necessary to improve and maintain your overall health,” Dr. Hanle says. “What happens in the mouth happens in the rest of the body.”

Dr. Hanle and his family moved to Shalimar in 1979 after his father, an Air Force officer, was reassigned. He attended Meigs Middle School and Choctawhatchee High School, later earning degrees from Auburn University and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. After dental school, he returned home and opened his practice inside the office of Charles Ferdon,DDS, his childhood dentist. More than three decades later, he still treats patients from all over the Florida Panhandle and even neighboring Alabama. Dr. Hanle believes most people underestimate how much the mouth can reveal about a person’s overall health. “The mouth is an entry portal into the body. What you put into your body matters. The mouth reflects how well you’re taking care of yourself and your current state of health. If it is in your mouth, it is in your heart, your lungs and your brain.” Gum disease and oral bacteria have been associated with early cardiovascular changes, oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. Researchers now describe a bidirectional relationship: poor oral health can aggravate chronic disease, and chronic disease can worsen oral inflammation. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / D E ST I N

“Improving oral health is not just about avoiding cavities,” Dr. Hanle says. “It’s part of a long-term strategy to reduce chronic inflammation throughout the body.” Complete Health Dentistry focuses on identifying and addressing risk factors linked to a variety of diseases and conditions, drawing from a patient’s medical history, structural analysis and microbiologic testing. “We evaluate each person as an individual with unique goals and concerns and create personalized treatment plans for better health,” Dr. Hanle explains. One of the practice’s more specialized tools is soft-tissue laser therapy. The noninvasive procedure stimulates collagen production and strengthens the soft palate, which can benefit patients dealing with snoring or sleep apnea. The team also uses 3D imaging to examine bone and soft tissues in the head and neck, looking for structural clues that might indicate systemic problems. “As a dentist, I can recognize physical signs of potential systemic issues in the oral and airway passages,” Dr. Hanle says. “Our goal is to optimize people’s oral and nasal environment to improve their health in the entire body.”

“Improving oral health isn’t just preventing cavities; it’s a longterm strategy to reduce chronic inflammation throughout the body.”

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The practice’s approach extends to the youngest patients. Dr. Hanle believes that creating a calm,safe environment helps children feel comfortable enough to learn about oral habits. Parents receive guidance, educational materials and online resources to help promote dental health at home.That preventive focus is one reason the practice has aligned itself with emerging national programs. Complete Health Dentistry is among only about 50 providers in the country offering ReCode—a protocol aimed at Alzheimer’s prevention and early intervention. Oral pathogens, particularly those linked to gum disease, are increasingly studied for their role in neurodegeneration. “My goal with all of my patients is to reduce and eliminate oral bacteria that are systemically pathogenic,” Hanle said. “Those bacteria can create or worsen systemic diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and Alzheimer’s disease.” Dr. Hanle says none of these efforts would be possible without the practice’s staff. “The team here is what makes everything possible. They embrace the challenges of this new frontier with all of their heart and soul and strive to help all patients reach their desired goals.”

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