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As we welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. To our readers, thank you for your support and enthusiasm throughout 2024. To our advertising partners, thank you for helping us serve and celebrate our community. And to our incredible team of writers and photographers, thank you for your talent and dedication that made this past year so memorable. This month, we’re excited to bring you our Health & Wellness issue. As always, we invite you to flip through the pages to find familiar faces in our City Scene section, explore the latest happenings in Business Monthly, and mark your calendars with the incredible events featured. Health and wellness touch every aspect of life, and we hope this issue inspires you in more ways than one. Enjoy our features on Amethyst and Sage Lifestyle Spa where luxury meets sustainability, OKC Vibes’ tips for slowing down and recharging in 2025, and even some healthy pet advice from Bella SPCA. As we embark on this new year, I pray that 2025 brings abundant blessings to you, your families, and your businesses. Here’s to health, happiness, and continued success! Warmest regards!

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heritage & harmony Chickasaw Composer Jerod Tate Blends Native Voices With Classical Sound

Native American cultures are typically rooted in traditions and storytelling. So is the world of classical music and theater. Combining these traditions into a musical celebration of heritage is both a passion and a mission for renowned Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, a _ classically trained pianist known for his dramatic works incorporating Native American themes into music, creating a unique fusion of sound that gives listeners an emotional, dramatic and theatrical experience. “All my works are actually based in North American legend, culture and ethos,” Jerod explained. “That is a dedicated passion of mine in composition; it’s what I do. On my journey, I’ve been able to work with many different Native American languages. I’m very proud to bring those languages to the world concert stage, and I’m glad that people are able to attend and hear their own language on the stage for the first time.”

WHERE IT BEGAN

Originally from Norman, Jerod grew up as a self-described “theater brat.” His mother, Patricia Coleman, was a ballet dancer and professional choreographer of Manx heritage. She earned a degree in dance from the University of Oklahoma, where she also worked with legendary Oklahoma prima ballerina Yvonne Chouteau. Jerod was often on hand, watching rehearsals and absorbing the exciting atmosphere. The other major influence came from his father, Charles Tate. In addition to being a classical pianist and baritone, Charles served as a tribal attorney for the Chickasaw and Cheyenne-Arapaho nations—even authoring the Chickasaw constitution. His career took him to Native American sites all across the United States, with Jerod tagging along.

“I was exposed to a lot of different tribes since I was a young kid, so I had a cosmopolitan experience in Indian Country itself my entire life,” he said. “My dad is also the one who started me on the piano, when I was 8. Then I started private lessons, and within three months I had announced to my family that I was going to be a concert pianist. I remember that very clearly. I wanted that life.” With the full support of family and friends, Jerod pursued his musical career, studying at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. He intended on a career in performance, but ended up composing his first-ever ballet at the request of his mother, who wanted it for her students at the University of Wyoming. It was nerve-wracking, but nonetheless placed him firmly on the path to his current success. Jerod has since composed symphonies, ballets and operas and received many honors, including a 2011 regional Emmy Award for his role in the documentary “The Science of Composing.” “I really love being an American Indian symphonic composer, and that’s because a lot of my heroes in classical music were very tied to their ethnic and national identities, as I am,” he said. “So I find lots of inspiration in the traditional classical music repertoire. I love bringing my heritage into the work that I do, but I’m not alone in that. All genres of fine arts do that on a regular basis.” Jerod’s commissioned works have been performed by major symphony and philharmonic orchestras around the country, including a premiere of “Iholba’ (“The Vision”) at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. “That piece they commissioned is going to be played at Carnegie Hall next spring, just before my ‘American Indian Symphony’ debuts here,’” he remarked. “That’s pretty cool.” CONTINUED >

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His career has taken him around the world, and in 2024 Jerod was named a cultural ambassador by the U.S. Department of State. Recordings of his work can be heard on JerodTate.com, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and YouTube.

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

In addition to performing and composing, Jerod has taken on the mantle of teacher throughout his career. He founded the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy, among many other initiatives, and hosts regular workshops for Native American and other students around the country. He’s also been a composer-in-residence for multiple organizations, including Music Alive, a national residency program of the League of American Orchestras and New Music. When asked about his favorite performance memories, he’s emphatic in stating that he is most thrilled when he hears his students perform their own compositions.

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Above all, Jerod said he treasures seeing the creativity reach into the third generation with his son, Heloha, whose name means “thunder” in Chickasaw. Heloha inherited his grandmother’s dance skills and is currently studying and performing with the Oklahoma City Ballet. Despite being only 11, he’s also an accomplished horn player who plans his own musical career. Jerod said he loves that each member of the family has their own unique creative specialty. “I have such deep relationships with the music, dance and Native American communities in our state, and so many friends who were and are influential in Native American fine arts of all types,” he said. “Knowing Heloha is also getting to work with these people and know them, and the fact that I’m able to pass this along to my son, is a blessing.” Above all, Jerod said, he treasures making music that celebrates Oklahoma’s oneof-a-kind blend of mainstream and Native American influences. “Indian Territory is quite a beautiful anomaly on our planet, and my connections with OU and Oklahoma music, theater and dance are very deep. Basically, I’m a total Oklahoma kid, of mixed heritage and mixed experiences, which is what we are. “I’ve played major halls across the country, which I’m very proud of, but it’s this home stuff, the fact that I’m premiering my ‘American Indian Symphony’ here in Oklahoma City, that is really important to me,” he added. “I love living here. I enjoyed raising my son in Oklahoma; most of my family are here. So I’m very patriotic on many levels about where I come from, and I believe that comes through in my music.”

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Combine: • 1 cup wheat flour • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled • 2 cups oats • 2/3 cup of your choice of chopped nuts • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 tablespoons chia seeds • 2/3 cup raisins • Optional: chocolate chips as desired • Optional: add additional seeds or nuts on hand such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. Notes: Boil quinoa at a 2:1 water to rice ratio. For estimating, 1/3 cup of uncooked quinoa yields 1 cup cooked quinoa. Add this mixture slowly to combine: • 2 eggs • 2/3 cup peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower butter • 1/2 cup honey • 1 banana • 1 teaspoon vanilla Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until when the edges get golden brown. Bake in a 9x13-inch glass dish. After they cool, slice and enjoy. Keep them covered to maintain freshness.

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This recipe is a classic favorite. If you cut the bars into 16 pieces, they are around 270 calories each. They are very filling, packed with healthy goodies and taste, oh so delicious. If you can’t finish them yourself (it makes a lot!), bring samples along to your next workout class to share the love. Your accountability group will be asking you for the recipe! These come in handy for a quick breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack. You’ll want to taste these out of the oven once they cool a bit... simply scrumptious.

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1. Cut a banana into 8-10 small slices, around 1/2 inch each. 2. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter (or your choice of nut butter) on each banana slice. 3. Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate chips or caramel over each bite. 4. Freeze for 15-20 minutes and enjoy! Pro tip: A dash of sea salt flakes on top of these can be *chef’s kiss.* These are great to keep on hand in the freezer all weeklong. Once they set, add them to a closed container to keep the bananas from browning.

Late night snack cravings are real! When finding yourself rooting through the cabinets for a sweet fix, these protein cookie dough bites are a great way to curb temptation. This recipe yields around 20 small bites, which can be cut into small squares or rolled into dough balls. Each bite is around 105 calories. If you find the dough is a little too dry, add a dash of milk as needed. Ingredients • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or alternate nut or sunflower butter) • 1 cup almond flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Chocolate chips as desired Pro tip: Use mini chocolate chips and for a dash of savory add sea salt flakes on top. Once combined, store the bites in the refrigerator in a covered container to keep them moist.

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Where Luxury Meets Sustainability

Amethyst & Sage Clients who visit Amethyst & Sage Lifestyle Spa often say that they feel like they have stepped into another world, entering a space where they can feel truly relaxed, serene and centered. Amethyst & Sage owner Kristi Williams brings this vision to life every day. From their new location in Nichols Hills, Kristi and her staff offer a truly one-ofa-kind spa experience. They specialize in offering luxury spa services in a peaceful environment that is both rejuvenating and environmentally sustainable. A licensed esthetician for more than a decade, Kristi believes in treating the mind, body and spirit as a whole, and uses this approach to nurture beauty from the inside out.

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“My main motivation for opening Oklahoma’s first lifestyle spa was to create the much-needed space that we offer here. We create a place of pure luxury, inclusion and relaxation,” Kristi explains. “We expanded into our new location so that we could cultivate our clients’ experience to make it feel purely magical. There truly isn’t another spa like us in Oklahoma City.” Amethyst & Sage consciously takes steps to reduce their carbon footprint and create a more sustainable and beautiful world. “We are the first and only spa in Oklahoma to carry the EmerginC skincare line,” she adds. “We absolutely love what the products can do, as well as the sustainability that the company stands for. Their natural ingredients are chosen for their scientifically proven results. and they plant a tree in a viable area for each retail product purchased.” Working beside Kristi is KyLee Mullican, the second licensed esthetician at Amethyst & Sage. With a passion for skincare, KyLee specializes in brow waxing and provides anti-aging skin care with the spa’s Dermaplaning Lux service. The pair also creates the spa’s line of housemade products. “We recently created a chakra balancing product line that includes an organic soy candle, herbal tea blend and essential oil bath bomb for each energy point in the body,” Kristi explains. “These products complement the services that we offer, providing the opportunity for our clients to continue their experience at home.” Amethyst & Sage offers a full line of services, including facial skincare therapies, waxing, energy work and relaxation services. The spa’s signature radiance facial treatment combines active vitamin C, natural fruit acids and botanical extracts to brighten skin, improve tone and texture, minimize the appearance of fine lines and leave skin perfectly hydrated. Another client favorite is the purifying facial treatment, which incorporates natural botanical ingredients to calm and detoxify skin, while improving texture and clarity.

“We absolutely love our facials,” Kristi adds. “They are among our most popular and frequently repeated services. It’s our way of helping everyone leave with that beautiful glow!” Amethyst & Sage’s brow shaping and lamination services include mapping each client’s brows to their specific facial structure, shaping, tweezing, trimming and waxing, plus a relaxing forehead and scalp massage. The spa also offers a safe and comfortable space for intimate waxing services, including bikini and Brazilian waxing. With every service, Kristi and KyLee provide expert guidance for the best products and home care routines to help provide the best, most luminous results. “We are excited to share new services in our new space and plan to add massage therapy this summer,” Kristi concludes. “We are excited for all the future will bring, and invite you to come experience our unparalleled services for yourself.” Amethyst & Sage Lifestyle Spa is located at 7206 N Western Ave. in Oklahoma City. Reach them at 405.849.4142, browse services or book online at AmethystSageOKC.com. Follow them at @amethystsageokc or facebook.com/ amethystsageaesthetics. JANUARY 2 0 2 5 | C I TYL I FE STYLE . C O M / O KC

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Happy New Year, OKC fam! Mel and Lestari here, kicking off January with a theme we’re calling “Wellness.” It’s all about slowing down, recharging and starting 2025 on the right note. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, we needed a little TLC and ways to find our chill. We’re excited to share our top picks for wellness spots and activities in OKC that will help you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the new year!

WHERE TO RECHARGE: THE WANDERING CLAY WELLNESS SPA

Did someone say “spa day”? Oh, you know we couldn’t resist! We recently made our second trip back to The Wandering Clay, and it was every bit as magical as we remembered. This isn’t your runof-the-mill spa—it’s a holistic retreat where every treatment feels deeply intentional. Here’s what went down during our latest visit: Massage: Intention-Therapeutic Massage, which perfectly mixes techniques like myofascial release and deep-tissue work. It’s designed to truly listen to your body, melting away stress while offering lasting relief. Facial: Skin Ritual Revive + Glow Facial was another highlight. It felt like a reset button for our skin, using organic herbs to leave us glowing and vibrant. Foot Soak + Tea Time: No spa day is complete without a cozy foot soak, herbal tea, snacks and yes, lots of girl talk! 10% discount on services—Mention City Lifestyle magazine (don’t forget to say Mel and Lestari sent you!) The Wandering Clay 211 S. Klein Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73108 instagram.com/thewanderingclay

WHERE TO EAT

Pho—warm up with broth What’s better than a steaming bowl of pho on a frosty January day? With simmering broth crafted fresh daily, Pho Lien Hoa hits the spot every single time. Their North Penn location is our go-to!

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WHERE TO SHOP

Fresh-brewed moments to kickstart your new year Reconnect and caffeinate this new year at Stella Nova, your perfect spot for a warm latte or iced espresso (even in winter!). With four locations across OKC, their flavorful brews make it easy to shop local and start the year strong. StellaNova.com

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WHAT TO DO

Volunteer as tribute for a dazzling winter formal celebration Spice up your January during deadCenter Film’s 25th annual Glitter Ball Quarter Quell, set for Jan. 31 at the Oklahoma History Center. Think Hunger Games vibes mixed with winter formal magic, complete with live music, drinks and cinematic surprises. We went last year, and trust us, it’s the party of the season! deadCenterFilm.org/gb24-1

UNTIL NEXT MONTH!

Here’s to 2025 being your year of wellness, giving, good eats and unforgettable adventures around OKC. Remember to stay kind to yourself, friends—you deserve it! We’ll see you out there! Cheers to the New Year, Mel & Lestari

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OKC Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Music of the Knights Civic Center Music Hall, OKC | 9:00 PM Step into the legendary realms of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney, where knighthood meets musical mastery, in the OKC Philharmonic's production, "Music of the Knights. Broadway vocalists will sing the greatest hits of these iconic songwriters whose legacies resonate across generations. OkcPhil.org/Concerts/Music-Of-The-Knights

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early intervention is important is oral hygiene, especially in small-breed dogs. Accumulation of tartar can cause gingival disease and can lead to heart problems if not addressed. Obesity is something that owners often don’t recognize and can lead to many health problems like osteoarthritis.

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Puppies, which are the most at risk for contracting contagious disease, should start getting vaccines around 8 weeks of age. They need boosters for distemper, parvo, etc., every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks, when they can get a rabies vaccination. If the dame was well vaccinated, the puppies should get protective passive immunity, which wanes after about 8 weeks. Vaccinating before 8 weeks can lower the immune response. Clients sometimes mistakenly believe that adult dogs are immune and don’t need yearly boosters and are horrified to learn their adult dog has parvo. Consult your veterinarian for proper vaccination schedule.

FOODS TO AVOID As we head into the new year, now's the time to ensure your pet is healthy and up-to-date on all vaccines. Following are some tips to keep your pet healthy in 2025. From all of us at Bella SPCA, Happy New Year!

CHECKUPS

Annual check-ups are an important part of caring for our pets. It's the time to update vaccinations and for dogs, perform a heartworm and fecal test. It also gives your veterinarian a chance to head off any potential health problems and address them early for a more favorable treatment outcome. One example where

Many lists are available online of foods and plants toxic to pets. There’s even a chocolate toxicity meter (PetMD.com/dog/chocolate-toxicity), where an owner can input their pet’s info to determine whether they need to seek veterinary care. One that might surprise pet owners is xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in products, including peanut butter, that is toxic to dogs. It’s important to check labels. Store-bought treats, especially the jerky type, are often made in foreign countries that don’t have strict safety standards and are often recalled. Made in the USA doesn't mean the ingredients are from here.

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