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January 2026 PUBLISHER

Kristy Murdoch | kristy.murdoch@citylifestyle.com

The start of a new year is always full of possibilities—a chance to set new goals, embrace fresh opportunities, and look ahead with intention. As we step into 2026, we’re gifted with a fresh start—a clean slate. At the same time, this season can also feel a little tender. After the excitement of the holidays, it can be hard to adjust to a slower rhythm. The return to routines, the quietude of January, and even the pressure of resolutions can feel like a lot. Instead of pushing those feelings away, let’s welcome them together as a gentle reminder to invite in the slowdown and nurture ourselves. And what better way to begin than with our Health & Wellness edition, filled with ideas, experiences, and perspectives to motivate and jumpstart your year! First, meet a teen life coach who discovered her passion for supporting others while navigating her own challenges growing up in El Dorado Hills—school pressures, fitting in, and finding her balance. Today, she’s giving back to the community that shaped her, offering guidance and encouragement to teens who need it most. For a bit of outdoor inspiration, winter along our coast brings the incredible northern elephant seals to Año Nuevo State Park. Bundle up, grab your binoculars, and experience this unforgettable natural phenomenon. While you’re there, explore other coastal trails and the beauty of nearby redwood forests. We also share expert tips from a dietitian on adding more greens—and less meat—to your plate, plus insights from Dr. Kyle Gillett, host of the popular Gillett Health Podcast, who answers some of the questions we’re all curious about as we navigate our wellness journeys. Here’s to embracing new possibilities, caring for ourselves, and making the most of every moment in 2026!

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Speaking Their Language

A local life coach focuses on helping people in her own generation

On the Cover

Departments

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, home to awe-inspiring old-growth redwoods

Lifestyle Letter

Must See HEALTH + WELLNESS

Outdoor Adventure WELLNESS

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Winter at the Beach

Explore the coastline near Santa Cruz, where elephant seals gather, forests flourish, and adventure meets natural wonder

The Benefits of Plant-Based Eating

Fuel your body with fruits and veggies for a healthier lifestyle

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A local life coach focuses on helping people in her own generation As a teenager in El Dorado Hills, Ariel Sonenstein faced typical teen issues: self-doubt and uncertainty, academic and social pressures, and challenges with time-management amid high academic expectations. Add to that a medical concern that sent her to the hospital numerous times within a two-year stretch, and she found herself struggling with her mental health. “I carried emotional stress into every corner of my life,” she says. “School, friendships, home.” She got help, which ignited a spark, which “grew into a passion,” she says. “That passion became my mission. That mission became my career.” Now 24, a college grad (Point Loma Nazarene University) and a certified life coach, she shares how she overcame her own challenges, and introduces her business, Ariel Jolie Coaching. Her mission: to help teens navigate their complex lives. How has growing up in this community influenced your approach to coaching teens? Growing up in El Dorado County has been one of my greatest teachers. Being surrounded by strong family values, high expectations, and a tight-knit environment taught me about emotional resilience and independence. But beneath the polished, high-achieving culture here, many teens quietly struggle with feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. Because I lived it myself, I coach teens with a blend of empathy, lived experience, and practical strategies. This community shaped me, and it continues to inspire the work I do today. What guided you to this field? When I was 16, my mom connected me with a teen life coach. She changed my life. She helped me learn how to process emotions, challenge negative thoughts, build emotional resilience, and, ultimately,

coach myself. That experience planted a seed in me, a desire to someday be that same guiding light. As I got older, I saw so many teens struggling with the same things: overwhelm, procrastination, negative self-talk, low motivation, and pressure to perform. What shocked me most was the lack of emotional-health education available. Where were the classes on stress management? Confidence? Time management? Something had to fill that gap. What makes you especially relatable to the teens you work with? I’ve spent the past six years working closely with teens growing up in the same generation, online world, and pressure-filled environment that shaped me. I faced the same pressures they face: academic stress, friendship drama, feeling overwhelmed, wanting more freedom but also more support. I speak their language, understand their humor, and make coaching feel like a conversation rather than a lecture. I also share my own experiences with them when it’s helpful, mistakes I made, habits I wish I learned sooner, and tools that genuinely changed my life. I validate their emotions, help them slow down their thoughts, and give them actionable tools they can use the same day. The last thing teens need is more pressure! How do you build trust with hesitant teens? I seek to understand versus to fix. I prioritize knowing teens as who they are, not who they aren’t. Through games, icebreakers, and getting to know each other, I mix fun with relatability to build trust, understanding, and space. Fixing isn’t always the solution; holding space is. Holding space for teens to express themselves openly, without judgment or pressure, has served as the foundation for fruitful conversation and long-lasting connection. CONTINUED >

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“Beneath the polished, high-achieving culture here, many teens quietly struggle with feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed.”

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“Teens can sense judgment instantly, so I lead with compassion, neutrality, and genuine curiosity. What techniques help you create a safe space for them to share? Teens can sense judgment instantly, so I lead with compassion, neutrality, and genuine curiosity. My approach is simple: validate before advising, listen before coaching, normalize before reframing. I ask open-ended questions and create pauses that allow them to process out loud. This helps them feel respected instead of rushed. What does a typical coaching session look like? All sessions take place over Zoom, run 25–60 minutes, and are always one-on-one. Our time is filled with thought-provoking activities—worksheets, guided workbooks, videos, podcasts. Everything we do is designed to help them gain clarity around their next steps, their emotions, their intentions, and the goals they want to move toward. I adapt sessions based on how each teen processes information, what motivates them, and what approach resonates. My goal is to give them tools in a way that clicks. When something clicks, real change sticks. What challenges do teens usually come to you for? The most common: self-confidence, stress and overwhelm, negative thinking, time management and procrastination, clarity about their life direction or purpose. How do you measure progress? By a student’s growing mastery of study skills, their increasing independence, and their ability to recover from setbacks. Effective coaching also shows up as the student taking ownership of their responsibilities and requiring less intervention from parents or coaches. Academic indicators—improved grades and fewer missing assignments—reflect the practical outcomes. Above all, success is when teens begin to trust themselves. What’s the most rewarding part of coaching in the community where you grew up? Witnessing teens from the same streets I grew up on step into their confidence and independence. Coaching here feels like giving back to the community that raised me, helping shape the next generation of strong, confident leaders. arieljoliecoaching.com

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THE BEACH The elephant seal bulls arrive on the beach first. They head-butt each other with bulbous, trunkish noses (it’s called a proboscis) and bash cornified chests together, grunting and roaring. They all want to be in prime position when the elephant seal cows show up.

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When the females pull ashore, they head right past the males, into the dunes, where they birth their babies. The cows have arrived pregnant, and not until their pups are born and nursed for several weeks will they turn their attention to the hovering males. Then, after some interaction, the cows head back out to sea to feed—and grow a pup to be born here next year. The bulls stick around to impregnate as many as 50 cows before they move out, too. So goes the family life of the northern elephant seal. Between Dec. 1 and March 31, it’s on display for visitors who sign up for a $7 guided walk at Año Nuevo State Park. It’s a nearly 4-mile round-trip hike, some trudging through sand, to witness the stinky, noisy spectacle. This is nature in one of its rawest forms, and there’s something awesome and beautiful about the glistening grayish-silver creatures returning to these beaches year after year, roaring with vigor. Año Nuevo State Park lies 22 miles north of Santa Cruz and 55 miles south of San Francisco on Highway 1, near the teeny little community of Pescadero. The park’s windswept beaches and dunes contain the largest mainland pinniped rookery—seal breeding ground—each winter, and are a molting residence for elephant seals each summer. Elephant seals are viewable throughout the year at Año Nuevo, but prime time is right now. The bulls arrive and start fighting for land rights in December, the cows begin arriving and birthing pups from late December through early February, and by mid-March, most of the grownups have returned to the sea, leaving the milk-fattened youngsters to bask and frolic in the early spring sunshine. During these four winter months, the seals can only be seen during docent-guided walks—reservations highly recommended. Bring your walking shoes and layer up; winds can be stiff, and tours go rain or shine, no umbrellas allowed. Don’t forget your binoculars! You can see plenty, but you can get only so close to the elephant seals. On the walk out, you’ll likely hear a bit about the area’s history and seismic activity, and a lot about elephant seals and their reproductive habits. As you near the beaches, CONTINUED >

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you’ll hear and smell the animals before you see them. The seals themselves are a glorious, tubular mass of gray matter, heaving themselves around on undulating blubber bellies. Listen for the cows as they call to their pups—when the babies are born, the mothers imprint on their youngster with a specific vocalization. If pup loses mama, the two find each other again with that one-of-a-kind call. Behold the power portrayed by two fighting males; it’s enough to make you glad you’re not allowed to get any closer. This might be state parks land in San Mateo County, but this is still a wild outpost governed by beasts. While at the park, visit the Marine Education Center, where natural history exhibits include wall displays that cite nuggets of information about elephant seals—for example, a lactating female produces milk that’s 55% fat (compare that to human milk, which is 4.5% fat). The on-site bookstore sells books, post cards, stuffed sea creatures, and other marine-related treasures. Check out the whitewashed old buildings from the Steele Dairy Ranch, including the barn and creamery. When you’re finished at Año Nuevo, head south on Highway 1 into Santa Cruz County. At Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument, Santa Cruz County’s newest public open space, miles of trails run among forests and grasslands once home to the Cotoni tribe of Coastanoan people, on land that has long been grazed by dairy cattle. These trails afford hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians vast views of meadows, marine terraces, and open ocean. Farther south, Natural Bridges State Beach invites beach combers, tidepoolers, and bird-watchers to the area, which is anchored by spectacular archways carved out by surf. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch sight of some remaining monarchs at the park’s eucalyptus grove, Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve; some

150,000 migrate here from mid-October to mid-February each year. In Santa Cruz proper, grab a snack downtown, where shops and eateries line the oh-so-walkable Pacific Avenue. Throughout downtown, public art brightens the streets and buildings. Adjacent to Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Abbott Square is a gathering ground for people to enjoy food and drink, live performances, a children’s playground, and dynamic works of art. Next stop could be West Cliff Drive, a beautiful spot for a walk on the oceanfront. At the famous Steamer Lane, wetsuit-clad surfing daredevils ride winter waves while the less-brave admire their feats from on-shore lookout points. It’s sobering to come upon the surfer memorials—benches inscribed with names, and memorial signposts just above the stairs that descend the cliff straight to the boulders lining the wild ocean below. Visit the Surfer Museum at the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse for more about the area’s wave-riding culture. A few miles from Santa Cruz, in Felton, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park has an awe-inspiring 40-acre grove of old-growth redwoods. These spectacular giants scrape the sky—the tallest is 277 feet tall. It’s approximately 1,500 years old. In addition to the redwoods, three other habitats exist within the park: grasslands, river and sandhills, and plenty of trails criss-cross the area. Watch for banana slugs, a specialty of the dense Santa Cruz County redwood forests. At press time, Visit Santa Cruz County was preparing to open a new visitor center, which will include a sensory-sensitive room specifically for travelers with autism (and their families). For more information, contact santacruz.org. To make your reservations for Año Nuevo’s guided walks, call (800) 444-4445 or register online at reserveamerica.com.

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“PLANT-BASED EATING IS MORE OF A LIFESTYLE THAN A DIET.”

Most people think a plant-based diet is strictly for those vegan and vegetarian types, but there is no debating the overwhelming evidence showing the benefits of improved health for those who make that diet choice. Plant-based eating is more of a lifestyle than a diet—you are simply eating more foods that are closer to their harvested state with minimal processing. Meatless diets have been shown to improve health outcomes by lowering the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation, and some cancers. They also improve gut health because of added fiber to your diet. A plant-based diet still allows you to consume the carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, and vitamins that are necessary for good health, with the added benefits of being higher in fiber and phytonutrients. You don’t have to give up meat entirely. There are labels to help identify where you fall on your plant-eating journey, so you can choose what feels comfortable and sustainable. A flexitarian occasionally eats meat but primarily focuses on plant-based foods. A vegetarian avoids meat but still includes eggs and dairy, while a vegan consumes no animal products at all. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/E L D O R A D O HI L L S

“EAT THE RAINBOW! CHOOSE DIFFERENT-COLORED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO GET A VARIETY OF NUTRIENTS. THE COLOR OF PLANT-BASED FOODS IS OFTEN AN INDICATOR OF THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS THEY CONTAIN. SO, MORE COLORS MEAN MORE NUTRIENTS.”

TIPS TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PLANT-BASED JOURNEY:

• Make small changes to test your comfort level when reducing meat intake. There is a risk of being overwhelmed if you suddenly stop eating meat altogether, and it will be harder to stick to your choice long term. Start by increasing consumption of plant foods you already like. • A plant-based diet does not have to be boring. You can create a variety of dishes, including ethnic meals that are meat-free and delicious. This is a great time to try new spices to add a punch to your vegetables and add green leafy vegetables to your smoothies. • Use the whole plant because there are nutrients in every part, including the stems and leaves. Use the leaves from celery, radishes, beets, and carrots, and use the stems from spinach. Don’t throw away vital nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. • Eat the rainbow! Choose different-colored fruits and vegetables to get a variety of nutrients. The color of plant-based foods is

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often an indicator of the vitamins and minerals they contain. So, more colors mean more nutrients. Example: Orange foods contain beta carotene, the precursor for vitamin A. • If you do not eat any animal products, you will possibly need to take a B12 and an iron supplement. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin available only in animal products. Low B12 can cause anemia and damage to the nervous system. Some packaged vegan foods are fortified with vitamin B12. • A meat-free diet does not automatically mean healthy if you replace the meat with highly processed junk food and meat substitutes. You need to eat good, fresh-quality fruits, vegetables, and grains to gain the health benefits that can add years to your life. Claudia Martin-Ayoade is a registered dietitian, writer, and public speaker who is passionate about educating people on nutrition and addressing food insecurity.

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The New Frontier of Health AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. KYLE GILLETT

Why do so many people feel exhausted, foggy, or unwell, even when their medical tests insist everything is “fine”? Why are we prescribed quick fixes instead of being given real answers? Across modern medicine, a shift is happening. More patients are demanding real explanations, and more clinicians are rethinking what “healthcare” should actually mean. Leading that shift is Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and an expert in metabolic, hormonal, and preventive health. Through his clinic, research, and The Gillett Health Podcast, he’s become a trusted voice for people seeking science-based, root-cause solutions rather than symptom-based band-aids. “Functional medicine is really ‘root cause medicine,’” Dr. Gillett often says. “It’s about asking why the problem exists and not just quieting the noise.” In this Q&A, Dr. Gillett breaks down the most common questions he hears from patients and offers simple, actionable guidance anyone can begin using today.

1. “WHY DO I FEEL AWFUL EVEN THOUGH MY LABS ARE ‘NORMAL’?”

Dr. Gillett: I like to say, “There is no such thing as ‘we’ve done everything.’” We can always dig deeper. Often, the labs ordered are the wrong type of assay, or important markers like ferritin or SHBG—which binds testosterone and estrogen—are completely missed. Beyond lab work, there are other factors: mitochondrial health, sleep quality, mental health, and even how sensitive your dopamine and serotonin receptors are. “Normal” labs do not always equal normal physiology for you.

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2. “HOW DO I FIX MY ENERGY, BRAIN FOG, OR SLEEP WITHOUT 20 MEDICATIONS?”

Dr. Gillett: Start with a good, comprehensive lab panel to assess nutrients and hormones. Then build the foundation with sleep. My favorite tool is the 10/3/2/1/0 rule: • 10 hours before bed: No caffeine • 3 hours: Avoid large meals and alcohol • 2 hours: No vigorous exercise • 1 hour: No bright blue or white light • 0: No snoozing and no inconsistent sleep/wake times Aim for 7+ hours of high-quality sleep. When sleep improves, energy almost always follows. CONTINUED >

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3. “IS MY GUT ACTUALLY CAUSING ALL THESE OTHER PROBLEMS?”

Dr. Gillett: Gut health influences most major health issues, but it’s rarely the only problem. Diet is my second pillar of health for a reason. Exercise, sleep, and stress reduction all improve gut function too. Even simple tools like self-hypnotherapy apps can reduce gut-related symptoms.

4. “WHAT CAN I DO RIGHT NOW, TODAY, TO START FEELING BETTER?”

Dr. Gillett: Focus on the pillars of health: diet, exercise, sleep, stress, sunlight, social connection, and spiritual health. Treat them like habits and find ways to make them enjoyable or easy to start. Supplements and medications are supportive tools, not substitutes. Think of them like turbo chargers: they enhance a system that’s already functioning.

5. “WHAT DOES FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE ACTUALLY DO DIFFERENTLY?”

Dr. Gillett: True functional medicine is root-cause medicine, not cookie-cutter supplement regimens. Imagine an older adult with cognitive symptoms who receives multiple prescriptions from a conventional doctor. A functional approach might uncover something entirely different: B12 deficiency, hearing loss, and vision impairment. Fix those, and cognition often improves dramatically with no medications required.

6. “WHEN SHOULD SOMEONE TEST THEIR HORMONES, AND WHICH TESTS MATTER MOST?”

Dr. Gillett: Most adults should get a baseline hormone panel between ages 18 and 28, or earlier if they have symptoms like poor sleep, unexplained fatigue, or changes in heart rate. A proper panel includes testosterone, estradiol, fasting insulin, CMP, lipids (including Lp(a)), A1C, morning cortisol, IGF-1, DHEA-S, vitamin D, and ferritin. These markers catch metabolic and hormonal issues long before symptoms become severe.

7. “WHAT LONG-TERM TESTS ACTUALLY HELP PREVENT DISEASE, NOT JUST DIAGNOSE IT?”

Dr. Gillett: Preventive care is evolving rapidly. For heart health, I recommend Coronary Artery CT Angiography (CCTA) because it detects soft plaque that calcium scores miss. Knowing this data early informs you what is needed to prevent a heart attack. Instead of asking your doctor “Do I need cholesterol medication?” ask “Do I have plaque in my arteries?”. Full-body MRIs can be useful too, but they often find harmless abnormalities, which can lead to unnecessary stress or testing. Always weigh the pros and cons with a clinician who understands your goals.

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A FINAL WORD FROM DR. GILLETT

“The goal isn’t to tell people what to do, rather it’s to give them the information they need to decide what’s best for themselves.” By understanding the why behind your symptoms, labs, and lifestyle choices, you become the driver, not the passenger, of your health journey.

To hear the extended conversation with Dr. Kyle Gillett, scan the QR code for an exclusive podcast episode.

“I believe that true innovation requires a commitment to constructive self-criticism to continuously raise the standard of care.”

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Town Center Market El Dorado Hills Town Center Amphitheater | 9:00 AM New day: Saturday! The market comes to Town Center on Saturday mornings now with produce from local farmers, goodies from area bakers, and crafts and goods from makers. This past year, the market moved to this pretty waterside location, and the community comes out each weekend for treats and live music. January is a great time for citrus! edhtowncenter.com JA NUA RY 1 0 T H

EDH Community Services District’s Christmas Tree Drop Off El Dorado Hills CSD Pavilion - 1021 Harvard Way | 8:00 AM The holiday season has come to an end, and it’s time to sweep up the needles. Till 2 p.m., drop off your Christmas tree at CSD so it can be recycled. Please remove any ornaments, tinsel, lights, or other decorations. Sorry, flocked trees cannot be accepted. eldoradohillscsd.org JA NUA RY 1 0 T H

El Dorado Hills Library Book Sale El Dorado Hills Library – 7455 Silva Valley Parkway | 8:00 AM Support El Dorado County libraries and load up your bookshelf at the same time. Till 4 p.m., browse and buy a wide selection of genres, including board games and puzzles. Books are just $1 a pound. Cash or checks only. eldoradolibrary.org JA NUA RY 1 7 T H

Third Saturday Art Walk Main Street Placerville | 4:00 PM Pop in and out of galleries along Main Street in Placerville, where you can mingle with artists and admire their works. With live music at the Bell Tower, artist demos, wine and drink specials and more, it’s a monthly event that combines culture with fun and lots of good company. visit-eldorado.com JA NUA RY 2 4 T H

El Dorado Musical Theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie” Harris Center for the Arts – 10 College Parkway, Folsom It’s the 1950s in small-town America, and teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a high-energy score, a funny script, and plenty of parts for teens in El Dorado County’s youth theater company, EDMT’s “Bye Bye Birdie” brings the thrills with rock n roll and nostalgia. Performances run Jan. 24–31, times vary. edmt.info JA NUA RY 2 7 T H

EDH Community Services District’s Summer Job Fair El Dorado Hills CSD Pavilion – 1021 Harvard Way | 6:00 PM This evening job fair runs till 8 p.m., and it’s a great opportunity for teens and others to learn about part-time job opportunities and make connections with district staff for summer job planning. Bring your resume! Applications will be accepted on-site for positions such as: Adventure Zone summer camp leader, lifeguard, maintenance aide, and others. eldoradohillscsd.org

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W I L D T H I N G ( C A M AT K A R A S A N A ) Take up space. Get fierce. Practice stretching into the fullest expression of who you are.

BRIDGE POSE ( S E T U B A N D H A S A R VA N G A S A N A ) Project radiance up and out from your heart while strengthening your back body.

C A N YO G A H E L P B U I L D SELF-ESTEEM? Confidence is all about feeling good in your own skin, and practicing yoga makes you more aware of your body. You are tuning into your breath, your feelings, and your true vision. Physically it strengthens you. Mentally it helps you focus. With improved posture, you stand taller; and with a clear mind you are more prepared and confident to take on what comes your way.

CAMEL POSE (USTRASANA) Open your heart for increased confidence and counteract “text neck” while you’re at it.

G E T ACT IV E | WEL L NESS

For more info about Brett and her online training options for all levels, go to BrettLarkin.com.

A beacon for our community As the region’s only academic medical center, we’re proud to expand access to high-quality personalized care for Folsom, El Dorado Hills and beyond with our new Folsom Medical Care Clinic, near Highway 50 and East Bidwell inside our Folsom Center for Health development. The new three-story building includes primary care and some specialty care — such as OB/GYN, neurology and orthopedics — in one convenient location, with added services such as expanded imaging scans, cancer infusions, and more.

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And we’re remodeling our Folsom Turnpike Specialty Care Clinic to provide even more access to our dermatology, gastroenterology/GI, pulmonology services, and more.

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Folsom Medical Care Clinic: 14264 Innovation Dr. Folsom Turnpike Specialty Care Clinic: 271 Turn Pike Dr.