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TH E N ATU RAL ALTERNATIV E CUT TIN G ED GE WELLN ESS

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

New Year, New Look

January 2022 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

Taylor Robinson | taylor.robinson@citylifestyle.com

You'll notice a new look in this issue – we have refreshed and redesigned our cover and layouts, bringing more visual alignment to our brand through our City Lifestyle website, print, and social platforms. As always, Kirkland Lifestyle is for and about the community, and your participation and feedback is encouraged and welcome. Sections in each issue - such as City Scene, Business Monthly, and Events - are compiled by your submissions, so stay in touch with your business announcements and upcoming events through our website citylifestyle.com/Kirkland or by emailing Kirkland@ citylifestyle.com. Our January issue is dedicated to health and wellness in the New Year: physical fitness, wellness trends, and inspirational athletes, is the focus of this issue. It’s a new year, and that signifies new beginnings and a fresh start. With how busy life becomes, it is a nice reprieve to be still for a moment and reflect on where we have been, what the past year has taught us, what we want to grow and learn from, and where we want to go from there. The practice of establishing new goals or a resolution for the coming year is something that can help us focus on what is truly a priority or at least what should be. For me personally, I’m preparing for the arrival of a baby girl at the end of this month, so slowing down, giving myself extra grace, and prioritizing rest and family are on my goal list this year. Whatever your goals may be this year, know that the simple act of making a goal is a great first step. We then just have to move from simply thinking about doing those things and make a daily decision to act on them. Here's to a healthy and happy 2022!

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Eastside Market Review

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Volume and prices were up across the Eastside for the first ten months of 2021, while days on market were down, compared to the same period last year. Woodinville had the greatest growth in sales at 103% with average days on market down 81%. In Kirkland, sales increased 28%, value was up 25%, and days on market were down 41%. Following traditional slowing in the marketplace over the holidays, we look forward to rebirth and renewal in the Spring of 2022. With tech growth strong and rates near historic lows, we expect a resurgence in Buyer demand as inventory increases. For those wanting to make a move, this dynamic could prove beneficial to both Sellers and Buyers. We appreciate the opportunity to serve Sellers and Buyers and welcome all into our VDB | Compass family. For more information about the market in your current or desired area, please contact us at 425.882.8821 or reply@vdbcompass.com. *Data shown is for single family homes priced $1M+ Jan - Oct 2021 (Compared to Jan - Oct 2020) from Trendgraphix.

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Mark von der Burg First Founding Broker | Compass Seattle mark@vdbcompass.com 206.245.9185 Seattle 425.882.8821 Eastside

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

24 The Natural Alternative

Lifestyle Letter

Dr. Rahda Sinha Explains Why PRP Microneedling is Considered a Healthier

City Scene

Alternative to Fillers and Botox.

C O MMU NI T Y

Business Monthly

F E ATU R E D

Local Experiences

28 Fit Over 50

Healthy Lifestyle

How to Build Muscle and Mindset at Any Age

24 Skin Care

S PO RTS + R E C R E ATION

HEA LT H + WELLNES S

F E ATU R E D

28 Inspired By

FI T NES S

34 Cutting Edge Wellness

34 Expert Help

HEA LT H + WELLNE SS

A Path to Your Best Quality of Life

F E ATU R E D

38 The Cold Plunge

Dive Into The Wellness World’s Hottest (Actually, Coldest) Addition

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: Life N Light Body Builder and Life Coach, Benny Mobley

38 Self Care 42 Events

HEA LT H + WELLNES S

Rose Hill Rambler 12047 NE 75th Street, Kirkland, WA 98033 Offered at $1,938,000

In the heart of cherished South Rose Hill, this five-bedroom rambler with office and rec room boasts pure Northwest charm. Stainless appliances, granite, and architectural details add refinement to the perfect location minutes to downtowns Kirkland and Bellevue. Easy walk to award winning schools, Starbucks, and grocery stores. Go green and forget the car! Open concept great room flows to French doors that invite you to a spacious backyard oasis with fruit trees producing apples, apricots, plums, and raised beds contributing berries and a variety of herbs.

Mark von der Burg First Founding Broker | Compass Seattle mark@vdbcompass.com 206.245.9185 Seattle 425.882.8821 Eastside

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city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen in the city. 1

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1: Randy Eng, Jubilee REACH Executive Director. Jubilee Reach raised $1,290,000 at the Festival of Trees Gala 2: Bellevue Lifestyle Publisher and husband, Caitlin and Max Baker 3: Joe and Carrie Naeseth, Co-Founder & COO, MN Custom Homes (Title Sponsor of Festival of Trees Gala) 4: Alan and Nancy Bohling, Honorary Co-Chairs with their daughter Elizabeth Bohling 5: Shaun and Kristin McFadden, Co-Founder & CEO, MN Custom Homes (Title Sponsor of Festival of Trees Gala) 6: Board Chair, Jubilee REACH, Dave Cole and his wife Nancy Cole 7: Mike and Kathy Holmgren, Honorary Co-Chairs Photo Credit: Nicolai Buccino, Black Lantern Marketing, Jubilee REACH, and SwoopesSound CineMedia

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Sskein Partners with Non-Profit Mary’s Place in ‘Beloved Beanie’ Collection

Compass Holds Grand Opening of Totem Village Office January 20th!

Introducing City Sweats, The Original Infrared Sauna Spa + Studio

Sskein has launched a 9-piece collection of sustainable beanies made from 100% baby alpaca wool in an effort to support Seattle non-profit Mary’s Place. The ‘Beloved Beanie’ collection is designed to bring awareness to the “No Child Sleeps Outside” initiative launched by Mary’s Place to help provide support for unsheltered families in King County. For every Beloved Beanie sold, a beanie will be donated to Mary’s Place. Give back to a great cause through February 2022!

Compass is continuing to expand in the PNW, as it opens its new office doors in the heart of The Village at Totem Lake on January 20th, 2022! Housing 125 brokers with room to grow, Compass is King County's fastest growing real estate brokerage, making this their 13th office in the PNW with over $9.6B in total sales in the last 12 months. Through this expansion, Compass will continue to make an impact on serving real estate on the Eastside.

City Sweats is the original and top infrared sauna spa and studio, with four locations in WA (Wallingford, Madison Park, Bellevue, West Seattle). Infrared saunas heat the body deeply and detoxify it up to seven times more than regular saunas. Other amazing benefits include weight loss, glowing skin, relaxation, boosting the immune system, and cellular level rejuvenation, just to name a few! We are women and black-owned, born with love with a mission to help.

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Luly Yang Creates Sustainable Ready-toWear with LULEISURE Couture fashion designer, Luly Yang, is releasing her first ever travel and leisure line, Luleisure, a limited-edition collection thoughtfully designed to live life alongside you. Luleisure embodies today’s lifestyle, with an understanding that we all need adaptable garments that evolve with us. To honor this adaptability, Luleisure elegantly blurs the lines with transitional pieces that can be layered up or down to carry you from brunch to business, from season to season, and from home to travel.

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LUTRON® AND BUDGET BLINDS® MAKE HOME AUTOMATION EASY TO USE AND EASY TO AFFORD! North America’s #1 provider of custom window coverings and the most established name in smart home technology team up to give you total smart home integration.

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Smart shades, smart lights, and smart thermostat integrate beautifully with your choice of smart home devices • Amazon® Alexa, Apple® HomeKit™, Google® Assistant, Nest®, Sonos® and more — control your shades, lights, temperature and more from any mobile device by using the Lutron app • Program shades to automatically open and close for security and energy savings • No new wiring required

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Guests will be immersed in an incredible social atmosphere that offers unexpected moments of discovery along the way. The menu focuses on small-bites and shareable plates, with an extensive wine, beer, spirits and crafted cocktails list to create complementary pairings. From vintage jazz bands to solo acts and other performers, this intimate space will be a place for local artists to showcase their talents and offer something totally new from the typical bar experience.

Luxury is an

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Marsh Commons | 10103 NE 66th Lane, Kirkland Sold for $5,225,000 | KirklandEstateLiving.com

As we embark into 2022, now marks a wonderful opportunity to sell. Low inventory is swaying the market to favor sellers, as active buyers continue to search for a new place to call home. With over 17 years of experience, my knowledge and expertise in Kirkland are second to none. I offer private consultations and would be pleased to provide an updated market evaluation specific to your needs. Please contact me today to learn more.

West of Market | 313 11th Ave W, Kirkland Sold for $3,400,000 | 313Kirkland.com

Brian Hopper Senior Global Real Estate Advisor

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West of Market | 338 7th Ave W, Kirkland

Nothing compares.

Sold for $3,750,000 | Represented Buyer

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 15 LAKE STREET, KIRKLAND, WA | RSIR.COM © 2021 Realogics Brokerage, LLC. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Realogics Brokerage, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. *Seller reserves the right to change product offering without notice.

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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 WOODMAR K HOTEL & STILL SPA: provides personalized treatments using quality skincare products performed by our highly trained team of professionals. Rejuvenate your skin and glow from within with a truly unique spa experience. 1200 Carillon Pt Kirkland, WA R ESTOR E HYPER WELLNESS CR YOTHER APY - KIR KLAND: helps decrease inflammation, optimize your sleep, boost energy and defy the signs of aging with guidance from our experts and customized plans. Urban Plz Kirkland, WA STR OTHER DER MATOLOGY: is a clinic specializing in all aspects of skin health. Lead by Sean Strother, MD, we celebrate 25+ years of serving the PNW. 12911 120th Ave Ne Kirkland, WA BE ONE YOGA: is a community brought together through the practice of yoga. We strive to offer safe, high quality programs that compliment students of all ages, experience and physical capability. 11220 Ne 124th St Kirkland, WA ANTHONY VINCE NAIL SPA: is the premiere nail care destination. Relax and rejuvenate in our spa, with our highly trained staff and top of the line products. 12520 Totem Lake Blvd Ne Kirkland, WA

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LOCA L E X P E R IE N C E S

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THE WELLNESS HOME A trend has emerged as a result of the pandemic that has taken a hold of buyers across the United States - a renewed focus on lifestyle and health. It makes sense that when your inner circle forcibly closes in on you, where you spend the majority of your time becomes a primary focus. As such I witnessed heightened demand for purchasing in a dream location, or indeed the impetus to buy a second home, in order to enjoy the very best of both worlds; second properties that can then become a lucrative investment as a vacation rental. Others have focused on making their existing homes work for them, both inside and out, and the renovation industry is booming. The idea of wellness in a home extends beyond its four walls to the land surrounding it and amplifies a focus on air filtration, water purification and oxygenating house plants within it. Touchless systems are trending and we are seeing a new found commitment to biophilic design; the desire to increase your home’s, (and your), connectivity to the natural environment surrounding it.

Home featured: Swiftwater Sanctuary, Suncadia, Cle Elum.

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MARILISA VERGOT TINI Broker 206.599.9908 marilisa@compass.com luxuryseattleliving.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

ARTICLE BY BREE O'BRIEN | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ANDREA AND ROCKY

RACING, PACING, AND PLACING LOCAL ENDURANCE ATHLETES SHARE ABOUT THEIR LIFESTYLE AND WHAT MAKES THEM TICK

H EA LT H Y LIF E ST Y LE | SPORTS + RE CRE ATI ON

ROCKY URSINO Born and raised in Bellevue, Rocky is the youngest of seven in a big Italian family. He’s a USAT accredited Coach and the Head Coach and owner of PR Performance in Bellevue. Rocky started out competing in triathlons in 2000, then advanced into Ironman’s. Holding the title of Overall Winner for the 2019 Alohaman Extreme Triathlon in Kailua Kona, Rocky is a 14-time Ironman, Ironman Kona World Championship finisher, 12-time Marathoner, 9-time Boston Marathon qualifier and 2-time USAT All American.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Great quality time with my friends. I’ve always advocated investing in one’s health and fitness, and I want to challenge myself and defy age. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2022? It will be one of the first years where I’ve gone into the season fully healthy and I’m setting new time and placement goals for the races I have planned. An Ironman race requires about 20-25 hours of training a week, an ÖTILLÖ (team swimming and running) race about 18 hours a week. I’m lucky to have the kind of work lifestyle that allows this training balance.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ASPIRING ENDURANCE ATHLETES? Bite it off in small pieces, start gradually and work up to your goal. Look at a triathlon in pieces – focus on your challenge areas, those you’re weakest at, and use skills from your stronger areas to improve. It’s important to set realistic goals for yourself and find a group of people to train with, that’s a great motivator. My current partners in crime are much younger than me. I’m constantly training, but the volume and intensity varies throughout the year. There is an “off-season,” but we still stay fit and active during that time so as not to lose a lot of our fitness.

ROCK Y URSINO

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAIN IN THE AREA? I love open water swimming. There are several great places to do that including Lake Washington and the lakes around Issaquah. For cycling, the Carnation area is like being in a whole different world; and for running I really enjoy city running through Bellevue and Redmond.

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ANDRE A LOPRIORE

ANDREA LOPRIORE Andrea, 46, lives in Kirkland and works full-time as a dietitian at a local hospital. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Portland in 1997 and from there to Kirkland in 2010. Her move to the Pacific Northwest inspired a love of getting out into nature, and regular hiking and biking evolved into more intense forms of physical activity. Her interest in nutrition began when she became a vegetarian in the 7th grade and started to learn more about cooking and diet. Andrea has worked as a pilates instructor and personal trainer as she is passionate about helping people be healthy.

H EA LT H Y LIF E ST Y LE | SPORTS + RE CRE ATI ON

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? I’m very grateful that I enjoy being active – it keeps me grounded. People in this area are a great community to be active and outdoors with. My favorite activity is trail running, that’s what I do most. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2022? I was sidelined by COVID in 2020 and couldn’t run for about five months so I’m ready to get back to long distance trail running. I have three races planned for 2022, a 50-miler in May, a 100-miler in August, and another 50-miler in September – all in Oregon. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAIN LOCALLY? Grand Ridge and Tiger Mountain. They’re close and you can get a lot of climbing in. After some of the longer races, I want a break from hard trail running so then I might switch to biking for a while. I typically trail run 70 miles per week. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ASPIRING ENDURANCE ATHLETES? I think anybody can do it. Start slow and listen to your body. Don’t start with long distance from the get-go because it will lead to injury; build up mileage slowly. Joining a local run group can be very helpful to meet new people who may have more experience. Nutrition is important in races – I carry a hydration pack and set an alarm on my watch to drink every ten minutes, alternating water and electrolytes.

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“Each session is an education for your body as you learn to breathe, restore energy, and strengthen and tone to create better posture and a stronger, leaner body. We’ll show you how to activate muscles you didn’t know you had to access the changes in your body.”

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The Natural Alternative

Dr. Rahda Sinha Explains Why PRP Microneedling is Considered a Healthier Alternative to Fillers and Botox.

S KIN CA R E | HEALTH + W E LLNE S S

The anti-aging treatment, PRP Microneedling, is being heralded as a less invasive alternative to Botox, fillers and lasers. Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Rahda Sinha, runs her practice out of Kirkland and claims “Microneedling is the BEST natural and healthy treatment that helps to rejuvenate your skin. Fillers and Botox temporarily eliminate fine lines and wrinkles while PRP gives your body growth factors that it needs to rejuvenate itself over time. There are no side effects, no toxins utilized, and is safe for all skin types and ages.” Dr. Sinha specializes in balancing hormones for men and women, anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, complex chronic diseases, and autoimmune diseases. PRP Mirconeedling is one of the sought after services Dr. Sinha offers, and Kirkland Lifestyle asked her to explain exactly what PRP Microneedling is and how indulging in a treatment can benefit your skin. WHAT IS A PRP MICRONEEDLING? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is the concentrate that is separated from whole blood and circulate throughout the body. This is produced by the body to aid in tissue healing and stimulate new cells to grow resulting in a perfect natural anti-aging solution. They contain growth factors that help to accelerate healing when introduced with micro trauma or injections. Microneedling is way to deliver PRP deeper in the skin for better anti-aging results. The device I use is called, SkinPen, which is the first FDA device on the market. It creates thousands of microchannels that stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process but does not cause cellular damage. The results with PRP help to remodel the skin from scars and wrinkles and stimulate collagen from within. PRP microneedling treatments clinically improve appearance of wrinkles on the face and neck, scaring, reduces pore size, tightens the skin, and brings back your youthful glow!

HOW SOON CAN ONE SEE RESULTS? Results such as tightening and a youthful glow are immediate, whereas the reductions of wrinkles take 3-6 weeks and several treatments as the body and PRP undergoes the natural healing and growth cycles. Treatment for all ages requires 3-4 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart to see significant results. Number of treatments is also dependent on age and condition of the skin and body. Depending on the age of the person, the follow up treatments vary between once a quarter to every 2 months. HOW CAN A CLIENT ENHANCE THIS TREATMENT? One of the factors that makes my practice and the PRP treatment process unique is that I look at the person holistically. I help their organ systems of the body work better and help with detoxification so their PRP serum contains more of the growth factors we need to get better results. I put people on targeted supplements internally, sometimes peptides therapy, and recommend vitamin C, stem cells serums, clinical grade hyaluronic acid, and peptides topically to enhance the treatment and produce better results for the skin. WHAT SHOULD A NEW CLIENT EXPECT WHEN EXPERIENCING A TREATMENT? When a client comes in, we numb the skin with a non-toxic numbing cream to help with any pain. One of the trained medical staff draws blood. The blood then gets put into a specialized centrifuge to extract the platelet rich plasma (PRP). I then use the microneedling device to treat the face and neck with PRP. If desired, we can enhance the PRP treatment with European skin remedies and hyaluronic acid. In addition, I inject areas that have deeper scars or wrinkles with PRP if needed. The entire process takes 60-90 minutes. For more info or to book a treatment visit: drradhasinha.com/contact

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D E PA RT M E N T | CATEG ORY

PROMOTE W ELLN E S S IN YOUR HOM E

Create a Sanctuary Space Creating a space for yourself to relax and unwind is so important. It can be a room, corner, or area of your home that is separate from your work. This can be a space you come to unplug, meditate, read a book, but truly can work as an off-switch for the day’s work, stress, etc.

Natural & Ambiance Lighting Anywhere your home has natural light you will want to take advantage of, it’s a mood booster and helps the body produce necessary vitamin D. If it feels like your home doesn’t get enough, think about adding a skylight to a room with roof access. Adjusting artificial light to your desired ambiance is an easier, yet still effective option. For example, using cool lighting is best for productivity and alertness, while warm lighting works better in calmer, more relaxed environments. Using LED lights is also recommend as these can be adjusted and dimmed versus a typical fluorescent.

Keep the Airducts Clean Airducts circulate the air from the heating/cooling systems, in and out of each room of your home. The air you breathe throughout your home has filtered through these airducts, so having excess dust and allergens filling these ducts is no good. Getting your airducts professionally cleaned leads to a cleaner living environment, better for those with allergies and respiratory issues, and overall promotes well-being.

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Catherine & McKenna Ferrera M: 206.579.1077 catherine@ferrerateam.com

From home experts, to trusted real estate agents, the Ferrera team is here to offer advice!

www.Ferrerateam.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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How to Build Muscle and Mindset at Any Age ARTICLE BY CAITLIN AGNEW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIFE N LIGHT

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Benny Mobley, 57 year old body builder, life coach, and owner of Better Body Total Fitness, is living proof that you can get better with age. “You can’t stop from getting older, but you can slow it down by how you take care of your body and what you put in it from the outside in,” says Mobley. “When I was younger, I ate everything fried growing up in the south that’s what you do. It wasn’t until I joined a gym in 1993 that I realized I was meant to be a professional fitness coach and trainer.” For Benny, mindset is everything. “I think people give up as they age mainly because it’s their mindset, they try and do it alone. Yes, it is hard to stay in shape as you age, it’s hard to get started and stay motivated,” says Mobley. But with help from a professional, and choosing to do the work, anything is possible. Benny’s favorite quote, from Les Brown, reflects this: “If you do what’s easy in life, life will be hard later, spiritually, financially, and emotionally, but if you do what’s hard in life, life will be easy later spiritually, financially and emotionally.” And that simple philosophy is what continues to drive Benny personally. “The small simple changes are what got me to where I am today. I get routine physical checkups, eat proper nutrient, get eight hours of sleep, I laugh a lot which is good for the soul.

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Twenty years from now, I will still be the best version of myself by sticking to this simple formula.” Through his business, Better Body Total Fitness, he teaches people these four pillars that will help build a lasting foundation to better health: 1. Lifestyle: Minor changes over time will amaze you. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about progress. 2. Commitment: Invest in yourself for 45 minutes to an hour a week to build a healthier, stronger you. 3. Discipline: Once you make the commitment to the lifestyle change having the

discipline to stick to it will grow easier and easier each week. You will be rebuilt with a new image, one which motivates you to push that much further. 4. Consistency: To succeed, it’s important to know the milestone you want to reach and stick to it. These principles apply to his wide variety of clients that range from young and old (youngest is 16, oldest is 91) and all nationalities. Ultimately, Benny’s passion is to help others, by consistently inspiring, encouraging, and motivating those around him. “Don’t allow the labels of life or someone else’s opinion of you become your reality, always be the best version of yourself.”

“Don’t allow the labels of life or someone else’s opinion of you become your reality, always be the best version of yourself.”

Bet ter Body Tot a l Fit ne ss For more info visit: betterbodytotalfitness.com

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C U T T I N G edge W E L L N E S S A Path to Your Best Quality of Life

Quality of Life = Wellness. And considering the last couple years, now more than ever, people seem to be reassessing and reinvigorating their wellness regimes. While we all know we could probably use a little more sleep, fruits and vegetables, vitamin D, and exercise; many have a desire to level up even more and dabble in cutting edge programs that are now becoming more mainstream and accessible. The very definition of cutting edge is something that is the latest, greatest, and newest, and we reached out to PRO Club to share some of the cutting-edge services they offer, and why they choose to offer them in the first place. PRO Club is owned by a renowned cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Mark Dedomenico who invented the coronary bypass surgery and founded the Hope Heart Institute, which is now operating inside PRO Club/Medical. He has chosen to cure cardiovascular disease by treating obesity which cures metabolic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes, 80% of the time without medications through the 20/20 LifeStyles weight management program. From this, many of PRO Club’s medical/wellness services were further developed. The medical background and vision of Dr. Mark Dedomenico guides the development of PRO’s programs. His expertise in hyperbarics, stem cells, bioidentical hormones, cardiovascular surgery innovations, genetics, and weight loss are infused throughout the development of PRO’s treatments and programs. In addition, PRO continually seeks the latest medical research to stay ahead of what science is delivering. “We pride ourselves on being an industry leader rather than a follower.

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Our experts keep current with medical literature, scientific advancements, general health trends, and hiring medical experts such as endocrinologists and geneticists to consult with us on the development of our programs. We owe our members the best quality of life we can give them. Plus, our wellness services offered by PRO Medical are open to the public,” says Dr. Dedomenico. PRO Clubs top 3 cutting edge services include: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Expedites healing for post-surgery, stroke recovery, and anti-aging by promoting angiogenesis. Athletes use this for concussion and injury recovery. Hormone Optimization Therapy with bioidentical hormones: Age Management service that allows people to age optimally rather than accept normal aging and its negative symptoms. The aging population has a desire to feel and look younger, gain more energy, increase confidence, eliminate menopausal symptoms, and improve mental clarity. Genetic testing: We can understand from an individual’s genetic blueprint how they metabolize certain foods, how they recover from injuries, how their body is designed to exercise best (strength, endurance, speed, etc.), and how their skin will age. This allows us to personalize fitness, nutrition, skin care and wellness programs specific to their genetic blueprint. This service has seen popularity in our 20/20 LifeStyles weight loss program. Meet the experts leading these programs:

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“One of the best things about hyperbaric oxygen therapy is its versatility. HBOT can be used to treat autoimmune disorders, speed up healing after a surgery and so much more.”

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“Age Management is innovative because it provides a deeper dive into the patients’ health. The opportunity gained from the discovery process is exciting, and valuable. Over time, many experience symptomatic improvement and an improved quality of life.”

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“I’m excited about genetic testing because it reimagines how we think about our health and wellness. We can discover information about ourselves that can make so much sense why we have experiences with our health and then make a much more informed decision about our health and wellness regime. My clients are experiencing less fatigue, achieving greater results, and experiencing less injuries because of what we’re learning from their genetic reports.”

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The New Village at Totem Lake Space Will Open with 125 Brokers with Room for Future Growth Compass, King County’s fastestgrowing real estate brokerage will celebrate the exciting grand opening of their new Kirkland office on January 20, 2022. The office will be located in the heart of The Village at Totem Lake, which hosts a state-ofthe-art luxury theatre, experiential restaurants, and modern retail providing a dynamic environment for visitors and office tenants. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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The Cold Plunge

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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. 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. Mike and Ryan both previously owned their own flotation therapy centers. Early pioneers in that space, they discovered they shared many of the same values, business practices and interests. Therefore, the formulation of a business together became inevitable. With finding himself feeling sick on a consistent basis, Ryan found solace in cold plunging. With an engineering background and having built his own chest freezer, Mike found cold plunging tubs on the market unattainable. Together, they set out to create a more realistic solution for half the price. “Everything else on the market was $10k, and it’s not really achievable for a lot of people,” they say. But as the business began to set in, so did the 2020 pandemic, forcing both to shut down their primary businesses, which turned out to be a blessing. It offered time for Mike to begin designing the product that would look, feel and cost significantly different. 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. Everyone from homeowners to commercial businesses are hopping on the train to add these beautiful accessories into their space. Hot or cold environment, home or commercial studio—the tubs were built with design and longevity in mind. “The one thing I’m still bullish on is I know it works,” Ryan says. “Anyone who gets a unit from us, their true testimony is that this would go onto their top three things they would NOT give up for their health and wellness. CONTINUED >

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Right now the cold plunge is “kind of trendy, it’s kind of cool, but it’s effective. Two to three minutes, or even 60 seconds a day—there are very few things out there that give you the return you get from this.” 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.” Ryan also knows over the next one to two years they are going to learn so much about cold plunging. As more people do it, there will be more anecdotal data and validity to the practice.

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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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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.

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Scoop Marketplace

SC OOP MARKETPLACE - 9743 N.E . 1 1 9 T H WAY, KI R K L A ND, WA 9 8 0 34 | 1 0 :0 0 A M A zero waste grocery store where customers bring in their reusable containers to scoop as much or as little as they want from our package-free food, home goods and personal care products. By reviving the shopping methods of generations past, we are giving ourselves a healthier hereafter. Scoop Marketplace is the future of food, the way it used to be. JA N UA RY 1 ST

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink

BELLEVUE DOWN TOWN PAR K | 1 :0 0 P M The Eastside's largest seasonal ice rink returns to Bellevue for its 24th year! The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra will be open daily, including holidays, through January 9th, 2022. The ice rink features more than 9,000 square feet of real ice, a spacious viewing area, on-site concessions, free parking nearby and a variety of special events. Visit bellevueicerink.com . JA N UA RY 1 ST

All New Lights Festival, WildLanterns Presented by BECU

WOODLAN D PARK ZOO Explore the zoo like never before with a lantern festival unlike any in the Northwest! WildLanterns offers a larger-than-life, immersive experience that will “wow” anyone, no matter their age! Come see over 300 hand-crafted lanterns representing wild animals and wild places from across the globe through January 30th. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more at zoo.org/wildlanterns . JA N UA RY 2 N D

Rotating Food Trucks

GAR D VITN ERS WOODIN VILLE | 1 2:0 0 P M Rotating Food Trucks each week! Join us on Thursday night for dinner and Sunday afternoons for lunch! Check out our website for more information gardwine.com/events. JA N UA RY 3 RD

Shop Local Kirkland

KIR KLAN D, WA Shop Local Kirkland is driven to create a vibrant, prosperous and resilient digital economy for all Kirkland businesses. The platform ShopLocalKirkland.com houses business storefronts on a digital main street, enables eCommerce, and connects shoppers to local businesses. New businesses and nonprofits are added all the time! Check back often because you never know what you'll find on Shop Local Kirkland! JA N UA RY 8T H

Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival

BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK | 3:0 0 P M The Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival presented by Northwest Trails Runs and Seattle Running Club includes 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile, 50K solo, 50K pair, and 50K relay races. It takes place at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland on the second Saturday of the year! For more information and to register visit bridle.seattlerunningclub.org .

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8619 113th Ln NE #3, Kirkland Sold for $1,150,000 | Represented Seller

1104 5th St W, Kirkland Sold for $4,700,000 | Represented Seller

11726 NE 102nd Pl, Kirkland Sold for $1,300,000 | Represented Buyer/Seller

6526 102nd Pl NE, Kirkland Sold for $1,425,000 | Represented Buyer/Seller

Due to low inventory challenges, we have all had to get creative in finding real estate to buy and sell for our clients. It is still a great time to sell and you don’t need to wait until Spring to do it! Feel free to give us a call to see what your home is worth today. 12917 NE 28th St, Bellevue Sold for $1,200,000 | Represented Seller FE R R E R A T E A M Catherine & McKenna Ferrera M: 206.579.1077 catherine@ferrerateam.com www.Ferrerateam.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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