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DEAR READERS,
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Rachel Chrisman Emily Lisenbee
This is a tough letter for me to write. After ten years as the editor of Northland
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Lifestyle, the time has come for me to undertake a new adventure. I'm turning over
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the reins to a new editor next month, and I'm confident that she's going to do amaz-
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ing things and continue to tell the beautiful stories of the people that make our
Ashley Elwell
community so special. When I took this job, I was still a little green--it was my first editorial position and I was full of optimism. Since 2011, my numbers have changed--I added two dogs, two kids, and 119 issues of this magazine to my life's experience. I've learned to manage my time and search for the stories that matter--those of healing and hope, of businesses that are doing great things, and of the spaces and places that define the Northland. It's truly been a pleasure working on this magazine over the last ten years, and there are aspects that I will miss. Chief among them is working with my publisher, Jeron. She and her husband, Zach, have a heart for their community that will continue to push them forward. She trusted me when I wanted to change focus and supported me when I needed it. I'm so excited to see what they will do in the future.
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
Surviving AND Thriving HELLO NORTHLANDERS! I always look forward to the issues when I get to write directly to you, our readers. It’s a great chance for me to reflect on where we are and where we are going. This month we have exciting (and bittersweet) news to share! I have to start by giving an enormous thank you to Rachel Murphy, our editor, for dedicating 10 years to Northland Lifestyle. She helped establish the magazine as a coffee table piece from day one, and because of her tenacity, our publication has been and will continue to be the number one source for all things Northland. We are extremely grateful to have had her creativity and talent for 10 years and wish her well on her next journey. Both Rachel and I appreciate that we spend our days connecting with people from all walks of life. Despite the differences in people and experiences, all of those walks of life share one commonality--their desire to contribute to the community. They want to play a role in ensuring that our community is thriving, and it’s inspiring to watch them do it in their own way. With our Women's Issue, I want every female to give themselves grace. Here is a shout-out to every woman who has survived the past year. It has not been easy considering the circumstances, and I commend you. We've all had to become teachers overnight, turn bedrooms into offices, and still keep a positive attitude for the loved ones counting on us. It's been a struggle, but you made it. Now ladies…pull out what was supposed to be last year’s spring outfits and enjoy the beautiful weather to come. And remember, don’t just survive but thrive! Warmly,
Jeron Traphagan, Publisher
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021
FEATURES 20 The Mountain of Motherhood Liz Kietzman overcame challenges on her journey to becoming a mom
24 Best Face Forward Aestheticare brings top-tier medical aesthetics to the Northland
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34 A Woman's Miracle Homeborne offers options for birth journeys
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DEPARTMENTS 6
Lifestyle Letter
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Publisher’s Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Local’s Choice
28 Healthy Lifestyle 34 Locally Owned 40 Lifestyle Calendar
GOOD TIMES
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VO IC E S THREE NORTHLAND WOMEN, THREE DIFFERENT PATHS ARTICLE COMPILED BY RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ELWELL, THREE THREE PHOTOGRAPHY 14
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F THERE’S ONE THING THE LAST YEAR HAS REINFORCED,
IT IS HOW STRONG THE WORLD’S WOMEN ARE. They’ve adapted, overcome, and lead us into new territory. We caught up
“The past year was so challenging, but so much good came from it.”
with three Northland women from different walks of life to catch a glimpse of what’s important to them. Enjoy getting to know them
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on the Liberty Square WHO MAKES UP YOUR FAMILY? My husband, Matt, my son, Ari, and my daughter, Calla, ages 4.5 and 1. WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN THE LAST YEAR? To be present and soak up all of the small moments. The past year was so challenging, but so much good came from it. I am so fortunate to have had the flexibility to be home with my children and husband. We took full advantage and soaked up every single second we could. I can’t wait to continue to do that, even as our lives return to normal. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROFESSION?
M A RY OYL ER
I have always loved fashion, but even more, I love helping people. Being able to help women find their confidence and feel comfortable in their own skin is so rewarding. It’s an indescribable feeling when a woman walks out of that fitting room with a new glow on her face! IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE
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AMIE FR A N CO I S Owner/Business Manager at Pediatric Smiles Dentistry WHO MAKES UP YOUR FAMILY? Ryan, my husband and business partner, Evan, 11, and Ethan, who is 8. Our rescue dog, Ellie, and our three cats, Lilly and the twins (Frank and Twix). WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN THE LAST YEAR? Flexibility! I am a planner to the extreme. I lived by my schedule before this past year, and then everything changed. We have learned that a less scheduled life is not necessarily a less full life. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROFESSION? I didn’t! I have my master’s in art history and worked in museums and non-profits for several years. Then my husband, who is a pediatric dentist, decided to open his own practice. I told him I would help out for a couple of weeks. Well, it has been almost four years now, and I have found my calling. I love our office, our patients, and our community, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL CAUSE? The Northland Early Education Center. I am honored to be the president of the board of this amazing school. The Northland Early Education Center provides quality early education and therapy services for children aged birth to five who have special needs and typical needs. IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR YOUNGER SELF ONE THING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? The people who truly love you don’t see all the flaws you see in yourself. Try to see yourself through their eyes.
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The Mountain of Motherhood LIZ KIETZMAN OVERCAME CHALLENGES ON HER JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MOM.
ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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" Now t h at I'm on t he ot her side of it, I'm just grateful. I t 's made me a bet ter Christi an, a more appreci ative mom, and just an overall lover of life. I t was a mount ain t o climb." WHEN IS A HEADACHE MORE THAN A
As a former Chiefs cheerleader and coach
HEADACHE? For many women, symptoms
for the North Kansas City dance team, Liz
like headache, fatigue, or irregular menstrual
was used to intense exercise, which is why
cycles can easily be brushed off as the cost
her symptoms went unnoticed.
of modern life. For Liz Kietzman, these
“I always thought that maybe I was over-
symptoms meant nothing until she and her
exercising or constantly changing my diet
husband started trying for a baby. That’s
or stress. For headaches, maybe I had too
when her life changed.
much caffeine or not enough sleep. I was
Kietzman and her husband, Jeff, had always
wanted
children.
As
lifelong
always able to find an excuse for what my symptoms were,” says Liz.
Northlanders, they were looking forward to
After meeting with an endocrinologist,
giving their kids the same loving upbringing
Dr. Gebremedhin, she learned that she had
that they experienced. When they started
macroprolactinoma, a tumor of the pituitary
trying for kids, they found that it would be
gland that affected her prolactin levels,
more difficult than they imagined.
which supports breastfeeding. Although
“I had had an irregular menstrual cycle,
macroprolactinoma occurs in both men and
so when we wanted to start trying, I fig-
women, it’s more common in women and
ured it would be worth checking in with my
can seriously affect fertility. Because her
ob/gyn,” says Liz.
tumor was benign, she was placed on medi-
Liz checked out fine with her normal
cation to shrink it.
doctor and was placed on a medication
Cabergoline, the medication, was effec-
intended to regulate her cycles. When that
tive but had terrible side effects. A few
didn’t work, she was referred to a reproduc-
months later, they rechecked her tumor.
tive specialist that ordered some very reveal-
It had shrunk, and her prolactin levels had
ing blood work.
fallen. She was told that her likelihood of get-
“I remember exactly where I was when I
ting pregnant was still very low, but to focus
got the call--I was in the middle of an aisle at
on the bright side. She had a much higher
HyVee. They said, ‘Your blood work is a little
quality of life without the headaches, fatigue,
more abnormal than we’d like. They indicate
and potential loss of vision as her tumor was
that you may have a brain tumor.’” says Liz.
pressing on her optic nerve.
She left in a daze, wondering what this
Liz and Jeff decided to try anyway. In
meant for her life and dreams of having
September of 2015, they started trying and
children. Looking back, she says that she
got pregnant right away.
missed signs that should have warned her
“The coolest experience was bringing my
that something was wrong--not just irregu-
daughter into my endocrinologist’s office.
lar cycles, but intense migraines, emotional
It was awesome to see how much he had
ups and downs, weight gain, and fatigue.
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THE MOUNTAIN OF MOTHERHOOD (CONTINUED)
changed my life, not just by shrinking my tumor but by giving me the chance to become a mother,” says Liz. Liz was able to breastfeed her daughter for a year successfully. Although it raised her prolactin levels again, she was given the go-ahead to try again. Her son was born in 2018. Now, the family of four is complete. With their parents’ support, they’ve carved out a life of activity and joy, as Liz coaches the Northwest Bearcat Steppers Dance Team, and Jeff teaches and coaches track at North Kansas City High School. Liz also works as a wellness partner at Amare Global. But her most important job is as a wife and mom. While the tumor could come back at any time, Liz is just grateful for the opportunity to live life to the fullest now. “Now that I’m on the other side of it, I’m just grateful. It’s made me a better Christian, a more appreciative mom, and just an overall lover of life. It was a mountain to climb,” says Liz.
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Noreen Bollinger sees her work as art and science combined.
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F O R W A R D THERE WAS A TIME WHEN PEOPLE THOUGHT THEY KNEW WHAT BOTOX OR FILLERS LOOKED LIKE. Frozen smiles with a constant look of surprise or cartoonishly large lips were the expectation. But Noreen Bollinger, RN, BSN, a
Most clients start with the Visia Skin Analysis, which
nurse-injector and partial owner in the newest location
takes photos of what’s going on under the skin to see what
of Aestheticare Med Spa in Liberty, assures me that this is
types of treatments might be the most beneficial. Bollinger
no longer the case.
says that accurate assessment is one of the priorities that
“It’s kind of like art. You’re sculpting the face to make it
set Aestheticare Med Spa apart from other medical spas.
look more youthful and very natural. Many people are scared
“A lot of practices will treat anybody. We don’t do that.
of filler because of those crazy people that you see walking
If we don’t think that a service will benefit you, we’ll tell
around with too much. When you do really nice, beautiful
you that you won’t get the result you want. If you don’t get
filler on people, nobody should ever think you’ve had some-
results, you’ll be mad, and we want people to be happy with
thing done. They should just think you look really good. The
our work,” says Bollinger.
best filler is the most undetectable,” says Bollinger.
This commitment to quality aesthetics has been a bench-
Bollinger brings her passion for fillers and injectables
mark of Bollinger’s career. She started as a registered nurse
to the Liberty office that opened in September of 2020.
but tried out injecting after a product representative for one
Aestheticare is an institution in Leawood, started by Matt
of the injectables took a fitness class that she was teaching.
and Kathy Taranto in 2001. Now, dedicated Northlanders
“At the time, I really didn’t know what that meant. The
no longer have to make the trek to Leawood to receive the
more I learned, the more I loved it, and I just ended up
city’s best medical aesthetics.
changing career paths. I can’t imagine working a nursing
The office offers a variety of services, including the
floor now,” she says.
newest Coolsculpting technology. The Coolsculpting
Since her first foray into aesthetics, Bollinger has not
Elite can treat twice the area in one session by using dual
only mastered myriad injectable products; she’s become a
applicators to freeze fat cells, which are later ejected from
trainer in many as well. After becoming a trainer with Mint,
the body, revealing results in 30-90 days. Aestheticare
the training arm of Aestheticare, in 2016, she knew that she
also utilizes the Zimmer machine that helps break fat cells
wanted to work with the Tarantos and their team if there
down more quickly.
was ever a chance.
CONTINUED >
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BEST FACE FORWARD (CONTINUED)
That chance came last year, and
experience is so important. You have
since their opening, there has only been
to find someone that really has a pas-
growth. Their staff of four each special-
sion for it and understands what they
izes in different areas, from lasers to
are doing so that you get the optimal
CoolSculpting to injectables to hydro
results,” says Bollinger.
facials. Now, Bollinger says that they
Aestheticare Med Spa is raising the
need more space for another aestheti-
bar for women and men in the Northland,
cian to meet the demand.
and they take the job seriously. As
Although there are many medical spas
Bollinger says, “In this business, less is
to choose from now, Bollinger says that
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LIBERTY HOSPITAL'S AMY PATEL FIGHTS FOR AFFORDABILITY AND EARLY DETECTION THROUGH MAMMOGRAMS
“IT HAPPENED ALL THE TIME: WOMEN WOULD COME IN FOR A MAMMOGRAM AND CHOOSE TO HAVE A 2D MAMMOGRAM OVER OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART 3D IMAGING BECAUSE THEY COULDN’T AFFORD THE EXPENSIVE CO-PAY,” SAID AMY PATEL, MD, BREAST RADIOLOGIST AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF LIBERTY HOSPITAL WOMEN’S IMAGING. “Insurance refused to cover the highWhile working at Harvard in 2018, Dr. Patel helped pass
They succeeded, and Sen. Arthur introduced the leg-
legislation in Massachusetts that eliminated co-pays for 3D
islation that ultimately passed the Missouri Senate. She
mammography. Upon arriving in Missouri and settling in at
and Dr. Patel celebrated when the law went into effect
Liberty Hospital, she began working on similar legislation and
in August 2020. “It was a miracle that we were able to
was successful in getting it passed in 2018. Thanks to her
get this passed during the pandemic, but we also knew
input, the state of Missouri eliminated co-pays and required
how important it was for women,” Dr. Patel said.
insurance providers to cover 3D mammograms.
This driving passion to be an advocate for wom-
Coming from this success, Dr. Patel set her sights on a
en’s health is nothing new to Dr. Patel. She returned
new law in 2019 that would mandate insurance coverage for
to Northwest Missouri from Boston in 2018 to serve a
mammograms for young women under age 40 at high risk
population of women she knew well from growing up in
for breast cancer. On Christmas Eve, her fiancé urged her
Chillicothe, Mo.
to finish writing the legislation so they could attend a family
“Missouri has one of the highest rates of breast can-
gathering. Dr. Patel finally sent the draft to Missouri Senator
cer deaths, particularly for women who are black or
Lauren Arthur, who represents Clay County. “Senator Arthur
Hispanic,” Dr. Patel says. “Our team at Liberty Hospital
and I were trying hard to meet a deadline that would ensure
wants to change that.”
the issue was presented in the 2020 fiscal year.”
After watching the number of women who receive routine mammograms take a sharp downturn in 2020 during the pandemic, Dr. Patel and her team push to remind women not to skip their routine exams but to be seen in 2021 as soon as possible. “Right now, the numbers that worry me the most are rising rates of breast cancer deaths because women have skipped or delayed annual screening mammograms. Research shows that skipping even one screening mammogram can raise the risk of dying from breast cancer because we won’t catch it when cancer is in its earliest stages and more easily treatable.” Technology is another priority. Stand-alone imaging centers typically don’t have the state-of-the-art equipment found at a hospital. “Since 2019, we’ve been utilizing artificial intelligence – AI – that references more
PAT E L
er-quality 3D technology. I said, this absolutely must change.”
than 450K examples to help better diagnose breast cancers when I’m on the fence about what I see,” Dr. Patel says. “Liberty Hospital is the only breast center in CONTINUED >
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Kansas City with AI breast ultrasound technology, and I’ve found it to be incredibly valuable for detecting cancers early.” Understanding how important the imaging experience is for women, Liberty Hospital designed a setting that offers a simple yet pampering environment for women who come for an annual mammogram and a caring and reassuring journey for those diagnosed with breast cancer. A nurse navigator works one-onone with patients who require treatment and presents them with a personalized plan and clear path forward. For women who require surgery, Dr. Elizabeth Butler of Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute at Liberty Hospital sees her patients in the same building as the breast care center, making the experience as easy as possible. “Dr. Butler is the only fellowship-trained breast
community. This growth comes just in time for
surgeon in the Northland, and truly she is one of
the women’s imaging clinic’s move to a new loca-
the best in the country, which is tremendous for our
tion on the second floor of the hospital’s Medical
patients,” Dr. Patel said.
Plaza East building. The new breast care clinic at
In a first for the region, Liberty Hospital recently
Liberty Hospital will double its current space and
partnered with breast cancer survivors to design
offer another dedicated breast radiologist, a breast
a unique support program for recently diagnosed
reconstruction specialist, genetic counseling, high-
women that offers care in a one-on-one setting
risk breast care, and more. The new clinic is sched-
rather than in a group. Breast cancer survivors vol-
uled to open early this summer.
unteer to be paired with women who recently have
The ability to detect and treat breast cancers has
been diagnosed to offer hope, reassurance, and
advanced tremendously in recent years in terms of
answers to questions. “Women helping women is
legislation, technology, care, and support. Liberty
truly powerful, and our one-on-one support is first
Hospital’s breast care clinic provides a great expe-
of its kind in Kansas City,” Dr. Patel said.
rience for women and instills confidence that they
She hopes the support group will reach beyond Liberty Hospital to help more women in the
are receiving leading-edge care close to home in the Northland.
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WHEN ANITA MOORE THINKS OF GIVING BIRTH, THE IMAGE OF A CALM POOL OF WARM WATER AND THE SUPPORT OF LOVING FAMILY MEMBERS COMES TO MIND. As a certified professional midwife and owner of Homeborne, she guides her clients through the process of a healthy pregnancy, from prenatal care all the way to birth, in the comfort of their own homes. Homebirth is a topic rife with misconceptions, says Moore. Rather than being the choice only of women that are completely entrenched in a holistic lifestyle, Moore says that many women choose home birth because of the amount of choice. “I’ve worked with Amish women in double-wide trailers with no electricity and women in million-dollar Johnson County homes. One of the things that makes hospital births different from home birth is that a woman’s body and baby are her choices. I’m there to give her the information she needs, and she can decide what she’s comfortable with from there,” says Moore. Unlike a doula, which acts as a birthing assistant during active labor and postpartum, a midwife guides a woman throughout the entirety of her pregnancy, offering testing when appropriate and necessary and tracking the baby’s growth in the same way that a doctor would. She can perform ultrasounds, find heartbeats, draw labs, and offers many of the same services to her clients as doctors do for their patients and on the same schedule. Moore says that one of the differences between midwifery and traditional medicine is the range of care options. Rather than going immediately to pharmaceutical remedies, she’s more likely to suggest chiropractic care, nutritional supplements, oils, and herbs, as well as prayer for health and healing. During birthing, Moore is present in the home during active labor and the time after, helping the mother acclimate to her new role, CONTINUED >
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including basking in the golden hour after birth to cement the mother/child bond and help establish a breastfeeding routine. After mother and baby are cleaned up and comfortable, Moore cleans the space and allows them to settle into their new life, with checkins over the next few hours and weeks. While Moore has given birth at home several times herself, she points out that some women may not be candidates for home birth and would be better cared for in a hospital. She doesn’t eschew modern medicine or hospital birth. In fact, she embraces that for those that want or need it. “I’m well-trained in what natural, normal childbirth looks like. When there are concerns or complications, I can see that quickly and then do whatever remedies that we need to do to get right. And yes, that sometimes means that we end up transporting to the hospital. We are glad that’s there when we need it. We don’t happen to believe those normal healthy women expecting a normal healthy baby need a hospital,” says Moore. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore says that homebirth has risen in popularity due to the restrictions on guests and labor assistants in hospitals. With a home birth, a woman can have as large of a support team as she wishes while she labors. After birth, a birth certificate is issued, and a traditional pediatrician typically takes over the baby’s care. Moore says that she’s qualified to care for the baby for the first six weeks of life. “After that, you just have a friend,” she laughs. Having a homebirth can be very cost-effective compared with a traditional hospital birth. Insurance companies will not typically cover a home birth unless the midwife is licensed with the state. There is no licensing body in Missouri or Kansas, although Moore says they are trying to establish a licensing system. The out-of-pocket costs can be comparable to what a woman would pay for birth on a bronze health care plan. As healthcare prices rise and education about what is possible at home expands, services like Homeborne will continue to offer women options and wisdom about the path to giving birth. For more information, visit Homeborne.com. CityLifestyle.com/Northland
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