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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jeni Fleck | jeni.fleck@lifestylepubs.com Joan Dameron | joan.dameron@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Spicy September Style FALL IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SPICE UP YOUR WARDROBE, ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR WHEN SO MANY OF US HAVE BEEN WORKING FROM HOME. A new top and yes, even a fresh pair of leggings or jeans, will put some pep in your step. Shop local for a brand new look you will love!

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Miranda Williams LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Hannah Echols, Jennifer Starbuck CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

The value of fashion can extend far beyond the visual. Dress for Success, Denver, uses clothes as a means to help women overcome obstacles and get back into the

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workforce. Find out how the nonprofit provides resources that provide life changing benefits in Sustainable Success. If you have been cooped up too long, Dunton Hot Springs is an idyllic respite to recharge your batteries while enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities, including hiking, water sports, and horseback riding. The hot springs will not only soothe your tired muscles—they’ll comfort your soul. Our mission is to inspire community, yet this community inspires us everyday.

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cates, and our friend and former colleague, Christy Schultz, and her family. During

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this time of tragic loss, we have been reminded of how many people knew and

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loved Sammie. Thank you, Parker, for being strong and supportive when one of our

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 08 The Art of Charcuterie Engage all your senses with this creative and tasty trend

10 Sustainable Success Dress for Success Denver clothes women with confidence

16 The Joy of Gems Caring for treasured jewelry

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20 Local Fall Style Guide Cute and chic meets casual comfort this season

10 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Food & Wine

Giving Back

Locally Owned

20 Trend Setter 28 Travel Destination 32 Healthy Lifestyle

REDEFINING YOUR OUTDOOR

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+ Fruits: Fruit adds a sweetness and color to the board while providing an opportunity to play with seasonal produce. Grab a handful of fresh berries for summertime, or slice up some crisp apples and plump pears during the fall.

+ Grains: Every board needs a vessel to pile on all the culinary combinations. Crackers are the common culprit, and we recommend picking a combination of thin wafers, fuller crackers, pita, and pretzels to create the ultimate textural experience.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH ECHOLS CHARCUTERIE BOARD BY KERRY MANCO OF BOARDS & BARTENDING

The Ar t of Charcuterie ENGAGE ALL YOUR SENSES WITH THIS CREATIVE AND TASTY TREND

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+ Spreads: The spreadable element of the board is where creativity can really shine. This board uses homemade blueberry, raspberry, and jalepeno compotes over goat cheese. Short on time? Honey is a quick, pre-made element that pairs particularly well with spice.

+ Meats: Salami, prosciutto, capicola, sausage— essentially,

whatever

kind

meat

you enjoy can be presented in a char-

THE ART OF CHARCUTERIE IS AN ORGANIZED

cuterie-friendly way. Fold or roll the meat

CHAOS. It’s calculated, yet creative. Savory, yet

and then tuck it away into the board’s

sweet. Fun, yet sophisticated. There’s no wonder it’s

nooks and crannies.

taken centerstage at kitchen tables and gatherings of every kind. Kerry Manco started charcuterie as an enjoyable way to stick to the Keto diet, because, minus the crackers, everything on the boards can be curated to a Keto-friendly lifestyle. When the Coronavirus outbreak rendered her jobless in April of 2020, Kerry thought she’d try selling some of her boards. She put a feeler out on Facebook to see who might be interested, and within 24 hours there

+ Cheeses: Who doesn’t love cheese? From sharp cheddar to buttery havarti or creamy brie, the pairings are truly endless. This board has 10 different cheeses— can you spot them all?

were over 250 responses. Since then, she created her LLC, Boards & Bartending by Kerry, and business has been thriving. “I started with no background or education whatsoever. I didn’t know anything about cheese or cured meats,” Kerry says. “You really can make a living doing something that you really enjoy.” The board pictured serves 8-10 people as a snack, but she customizes boards to serve any number. Typically, charcuterie entails meats, cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, a spreadable

+ Salty Sides: Salty garnishes like mixed nuts and olives complement virtually every component on the board. Use these smaller pieces to fill in the gaps at the end.

component, crackers, and nuts, but the beauty of the art is that there are really no “rules.” As a self-proclaimed technology junkie, Kerry found her creative side with charcuterie. The flexibility of the art allows space to be as extravagant or as thrifty as needed and brings a measure of celebration to any occasion. Contact Kerry at Boards & Bartending on her website: https://boardsandbartending.com/

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GIVING BACK

SUSTAINABLE DRESS FOR SUCCESS DENVER CLOTHES WOMEN WITH CONFIDENCE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH ECHOLS

SUCCESS

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“WE ESTABLISH COMMUNITY AND GIVE WOMEN THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO TAKE CARE O F T H E M S E L V E S . ” “WE INSPIRE CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, AND BELIEF IN WOMEN,” IS THE FIRST THING THAT CATCHES ONE’S EYE WHEN THEY WALK INTO THE BRIGHT PINK LOBBY OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS IN DENVER. Pre-assembled, personalized bags filled to the brim with professional clothes, shoes, under-garments and accessories line the walls, waiting for their new owners. Boxes of donations and metal racks of new clothes pour out of every office as a hopeful reminder that there is more than enough for each woman who comes into the nonprofit. Dress for Success (DFS), a global nonprofit with local affiliates in 150 cities within 25 countries, equips women with the clothes and confidence they need to acquire personal and professional success. They are a referral service, which means that other nonprofits in the business of helping people get jobs refer women to DFS. The usual intention for sending women to DFS is to find them something to wear for their interviews. However, Executive Director Amara Martin is adamant that clothes are just the beginning. “People know that we give away clothes, but that’s only the gateway,” Amara says. “We establish community and give women the tools they need to take care of themselves.” CONTINUED >

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DFS has four signature programs: professional suiting, a career center with personal coaching, job readiness classes, and employee retention classes. While DFS doesn’t get people jobs, they take a lot of care to ensure women have all the knowledge they need to mix into a professional culture. Acquiring and keeping higher paying jobs are often a matter of survival in areas like Denver that have experienced large spikes in growth. “We have seen populations of women who used to be able to make a wage, go to work, and live in the city,” Amara says. “Now, it’s like impossible.” Gentrification is a major result of this growth. Merriam-Webster defines gentrification as “the repairing and rebuilding of property in a deteriorating area,

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often accompanied by an influx of more affluent people. This usually results in the displacement of earlier, usually poorer, residents.” A new study from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition found that Denver is the second-most gentrified city in the United States. While this has the upside of nice properties and new businesses, Amara notes that it also results in pockets of poverty. “Our job is to find pockets of poverty and serve those

“OUR JOB IS TO FIND POCKETS OF POVERTY AND SERVE THOSE WOMEN.”

women,” she says. At DFS, 65 percent of their clients are single moms. Over a third of those have three or more children. According to the Living Wage Calculation for Denver County, Colorado, a livable wage for a single parent with two children is $33.54. In a city where the minimum wage is $12.85, DFS is committed to equipping women

Kimberly Edwards, the Boutique Manager at DFS,

with the tools necessary to attain higher paying jobs so

refers to the organization as her “Big Sister’s Closet”. Her

they can provide for themselves and their children.

favorite part of her job is the one-on-one interaction she

One such example was a woman who recently immi-

gets with clients through personalizing their outfits.

grated from a foreign country and was forced to flee

“We all know that when you go to an interview and feel

from an abusive marriage. She had multiple degrees and

good in your clothing and look appropriate, that’s a dif-

career experience, yet she was living in shelters without a

ferent you than someone who is uncertain and fidgeting

pair of socks to warm her feet. She walked into DFS with

with their clothes,” Kimberly says.

bruises still on her face and motivation to acquire a job as

Before she was an employee, Kimberly was a client.

a project manager. She was given clothes and a commu-

She left corporate America in 2015 to forge her own path.

nity of women to hear her story. Now she owns a house

It was harder than she thought it would be. Previous

and always has a vacant room just in case someone else

fashion faux pas and seasons where work didn’t go quite

finds themselves in the position where she once was.

right, either, have taught Kimberly that sometimes people

She was elected as president of the Peer Networking

need a little help threading their lives together.

Group (PNG), which is comprised of all DFS alumni. The

“Sometimes, you have the bits and pieces. I had

PNG gives women the space to support one another,

parts of my success story, but I just needed guid-

whether it’s providing childcare, giving someone a tem-

ance along the way,” Kimberly says. “That’s what this

porary place to stay, or simply motivating one another

organization does.”

through stories of success.

Dress for Success Denver has plenty of clothing

“The women who have just started our programs

donations, but they are in need of monetary sup-

see the ones that have made a steady progression,”

port. It takes $150 to fully support one of the 1,500

Amara says. “New women will be like “You mean, you

women served annually, and they have a $150 Club

just got out of jail in 2015 and now you’re doing all this

for those willing to support in this way. More options

stuff?” And the older women will encourage them,

for how to get involved can be found on their website:

“yes, and so can you.””

https://denver.dressforsuccess.org/

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LOCALLY OWNED

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Opals by Denver designer Nina Nguyen

PHOTOGRAPHY JOLIE RODRIGUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY to the U.S. and was launching her business at the same time her sister, Victoria Dawn, was retiring. It was fitting to use the same name, and Victoria Marie Jewelers was born again in Parker. Fine jewelry can add elegance and sparkle to any outfit, but it is much more than a fashion statement. Gemstones often have sentimental value because they were received as gifts or handed down as family heirlooms. A beloved piece of jewelry is truly priceless to its owner, but improper care can be disastrous, so much so that the piece might not be able to be restored. Vintage jewelry has its own set of challenges. Filigree, with its openwork and intricate design, can be delicate, so there is a fine balance between restoring it and maintaining its original integrity. “All of the normal precautions prevail (as for other precious gemstones) when it comes to care,” Theresa says. “Vintage and estate jewelry should always be taken to a reputable independent jeweler to have it cleaned, maintained and appraised.” So what are the normal precautions that should be taken when caring for any fine jewelry? “Gemstones should never be exposed to harsh chemicals,” Theresa emphasizes. “Jewelry should be removed when you are cleaning and lotions and perfume should always be applied before you put on your jewelry.” Personally, I like to wear a favorite piece of jewelry most of the time, but it might have been wise to save Grandma’s opal ring for special occasions. Opals are a softer stone, so they can crack easily. They are also amorphous, which means they can absorb products that can alter them permanently. Emeralds can be worn daily, but care should still be exercised. Emeralds grow in a hydrothermal method and explosives are used to mine them. This intense process creates fractures. Ninety-nine percent of emeralds are treated by oiling (often with cedar oil) at the factory. The oil seeps into the fractures to give the stone a more even color. CONTINUED >

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Opal, Emerald and Turquoise

Vintage rings in original case

Pearls - clean gently!

Sapphires are often heat treated to lighten the color and remove green (which can appear almost black) undertones. If lab reports show that an emerald hasn’t been oiled or a sapphire hasn’t been heat-treated, the stones increase in value and the price is profoundly impacted. Tanzanite is wildly popular. This is one gem where a change in treatment won’t affect the price. Tanzanite is a

Diamonds are forever

zoisite and forms as a metamorphic brownish crystal. It is heat treated at the mine to bring out vibrant shades of deep blue and violet, sometimes leaning to red. Because it is quite soft, coming in at a 6.7 on the Mohs hardness scale, it can scratch and abrade. Like other soft stones, it can corrode if exposed to harsh chemicals and can actually explode when subjected to sudden temperature changes, which can happen if it is cleaned improperly. Pearls, both fresh and saltwater, are an organic material, and are also porous. Like opals, they should never be sub-

Gemstone Care Tips TIP 1 Opal, Emerald and Turquoise - Stones should never be put in to an ultrasonic cleaner or exposed to a high temperature cleaner. Opals can crack, emeralds can fracture and turquoise can destabilize.

jected to harsh chemicals. Peridot is known for its distinct chartreuse color. Steam cleaning can cause the internal clarity characteristics to expand and fracture, forever changing the look and color of the stone. As the hardest of gems, landing at 10 on the Mohs scale, diamonds are impervious to just about anything. Acid baths won’t phase them. The chemical composition of diamonds and the crystal lattice structure are part of the beauty and what makes them so timeless as an ideal wedding or engagement stone. Surprisingly, jade is even

TIP 2 Antique Rings (in original box) - Make sure a reputable independent jeweler cleans, maintains, and appraises any antique or estate piece. TIP 3 Pearls - Fresh or Saltwater (and other organic materials including coral, amber, abalone, and cultured pearls) should all be handled with special care. Wash them in warm water with a gentle degreaser, such as Dawn. Rinse gently and lay flat to dry. Don't expose them to hairsprays or perfumes.

stronger because of its interwoven structure. When choosing a precious gemstone or having one reset, a wise rule of thumb is to look for mountings that will

TIP 4 Diamonds - Keep them clean so they sparkle and have prongs checked periodically to make sure diamonds are secure.

protect it. Take care of your treasure and it will be yours for a lifetime!

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TREND SETTER

AS SUMMER DRAWS TO A CLOSE, DREAMS OF COOLER AIR, FIRE-PITS, PUMPKINS, AND GOLDEN ASPEN TREES BEGIN TO ARISE. The change of seasons brings the hope of renewal, and as the leaves fall off the trees we are reminded that death is needed for new life to occur. Let’s face it— this has been a rough summer. With continual closures and quarantines and threats of disease, everyone is craving a change. Though it’d be foolish to think that a change in wardrobe could change everything, it can be a visual representation of an internal decision to do something new this fall. To create new

ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAEMI RUE PHOTOGRAPHY

goals, relationships, and mindsets despite the weightiness of the world. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you can genuinely help others feel good. With that, here are some of the trends of fall 2020.

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LOCAL FALL STYLE GUIDE CUTE AND CHIC MEETS CASUAL COMFORT THIS SEASON

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M O D E L : LY N N G I V E N

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M O D E L : E M I LY N I E S S I N K

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According to Sandy Clement, the owner of Cinderella Ranch

intricate cut out designs. As always, jeans are a staple. This year,

Boutique in Parker, comfy casual has been a continual theme

Sandy finds that denim will be darker and cleaner. Instead of having

throughout the last decade. However, this year, comfortable takes

jeans that have more holes than they do material, this fall will bring in

on a new important role. A study from MIT and Stanford found that

smaller rips and deeper denims. If you’re going skinny, look for frayed

by the start of April 2020, 35% of workers in the U.S. who previously

hems. Otherwise, flare cuts are the move.

worked in an office began working from home. Balancing comfort

As far as tops go, layering is the way to go. In the summer, Sandy

with style is crucial in order to look, feel, and work at one’s best.

saw a massive influx of sheer kimonos over t-shirts and crop tops.

There’s more than a few ways to accomplish this look.

The cool-weather twin to this trend is cardigans. Having the right

Let’s start from the bottom. Getting sneaky with leggings is a

layering pieces in your closet can make a hectic, grab-and-go morn-

great way to feel like you’re wearing pajamas while actually looking

ing appear like it had forethought to the utmost degree. Consider

chic and sophisticated. Find pairs with fun florals, faux leather, or

investing in a dramatic coat for occasions where you want to go out CONTINUED >

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and look professional and posh. Itâ€™s an outfit you can repeat time

tans like Terra-cotta and earthy greens like sage and olive create a

and time again.

subtle and soft look.

Accessories that make a statement, whether it be felt hats or

Play around, experiment, thrift, and create whatever style it

chunky necklaces, can help shake the mundanity of the season

is that makes you feel like you this fall. And consider our friends

and bring a degree of fun. Contrast popping accessories with more

at Parker Panache and Cinderella Ranch, who provided all of

subtle colors. Darker hues like blacks and deep grey always do a

the attire pictured in this article. Shop local-- and look great

great job of ushering in colder weather. On the lighter side, pinkish

while doing it.

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THIS RESTORED 1880S MINERS CAMP REINVENTS MOUNTAIN LUXURY GETAWAY WITH GOURMET MEALS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND FAMED BATHHOUSE

D U N TO N H OT SPRINGS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIFER STARBUCK

FROM THE OUTSIDE, THIS WEATHERED AND CREAKY TWOSTORY MINER’S CABIN DOESN’T LOOK LIKE MUCH. But the inside of what is known as The Library is a book lover’s paradise, with its hundreds of diverse titles lining the wrap-around shelves and overstuffed seating, animal skin rugs and wood fireplace — an invitation to vacationing guests to curl up and read a while.

Dunton Hot Springs Bath House

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The Library, a restored cabin that was given as wedding gift from Dunton Hot Springs owner to his wife

This bounty of pages shouldn’t be here, in the middle-of-nowhere Colorado forest. But just like The Saloon a short walk away offering chef-driven mountain cuisine and crisp G&Ts for happy hour, I’m so glad that it does. We’re here for an extended weekend at Dunton Hot Springs, a boutique luxury mountain resort about 25 miles southwest of Telluride, which sits along the West Fork of the Dolores River. It’s a collection of around two dozen 1880’s miners cabins, once strewn throughout the valley but moved on-site and refurbished into high-end accommodations. There’s an open-air chapel, yoga studio and spa house for massages and other treatments. Some of the cabins feature hot-spring-fed soaking tubs. As a book lover, I’m giddy to spend some time in The Library (a wedding gift from the owner to his wife many years ago), but that’s not the main attraction here.

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We’ll fill our days horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing,

And then to Christy’s Tent, a misnomer if ever there was

and of course, soaking in Dunton’s mineral-springs pools.

one. This walled-tent cabin with adjoining bath suite is

The accommodating staff can arrange just about any

furnished with wrought-iron bed, sumptuously thick and

guided outdoor excursion, and routinely work with nearby

downy bedding, and comfortable and clever camp rock-

Sutcliffe Vineyards near Cortez to host wine tasting and

ing chair and desk. There’s a wood-burning stove that will

dinner events.

make winter guests very happy.

The Bathhouse is the centerpiece and features a spectacular hot bathing pool, nearby cold-plunge stone

If there’s one thing we’ve learned here so far, it’s that all the soaking can make a guest famished.

tub, and hypnotic mountain views from the sliding barn-

As if by magic, the original Dancehall & Saloon silently

door windows. A sauna and natural soaking pool sit

beckons guests for inventive and hearty breakfasts, and

right outside.

dinners with menu offerings such as Alaskan Halibut with

This was the first place we headed after checking into

XO Sauce, Bison Tartare, and Lombatello with Salsa Seca.

Christy’s Tent, our home away from home for the week-

And when you’re waiting for one of those afternoon

end. We slipped into the thick green Dunton spa robes

cocktails, take a moment to check out the scratchings and

and padded down the dirt road to start the irresistible

scrawlings on the Saloon’s original bar, where the name

circuit, from bathing pool, to cold plunge, to outdoor pool,

Butch Cassidy is rumored to have been carved there by

and back again.

the man himself.

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AT D U N TO N , S U R P R I S E S A N D DELIGHTS ABOUND. addons

stay Dunton Hot Springs is a yearround high-end luxury resort that features its 1880s miners cabins that have been refurbished into luxury accommodations.

All-inclusive

accommodation

packages start at about $2,000 per night. The Dunton village features its historic Bathhouse with hot spring mineral pool, spa house, and Dancehall & Saloon with chef-driven cuisine.

Dunton offers special add-ons to

Dunton staff can arrange full- or

all accommodation bookings, includ-

half-day guided excursions that

ing elopement and intimate wedding

include: fly fishing, mountain bik-

packages, romantic getaways and ski

ing, rock climbing, horseback rid-

and soak packages.

ing, hiking, off-roading, and water sports. Fall is the perfect time for a guided photography tour in the San Juan Mountains to view the changing colors of the aspens.

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KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

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/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen. For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

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For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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e go beyond the health of your skin for an experience and result like no other... EL EVAT E D DE RM ATO LOGY WE LCOM E S BOAR D C ERTIFIED DE RMATO LOGI ST D R. ZACHARY JONE S. Accepting new patients starting Monday, October 19th. He has a special interest in medical dermatology, cutaneous manifestations of rheumatologic diseases and dermatologic surgery. He is excited to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to the Parker community and surrounding areas.

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