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KIDSTRONG We Help Kids Win At Life

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT

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26 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Maxem Health Urgent Care

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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oundations First Northwest offers “foundation repair services you can count on!” This full service foundation repair company brings their experience, expertise, and superior customer service right to your doorstep.

Tagged by a customer in the early days as “The People’s Contractor,” you can reach out with confidence to Foundations First Northwest for all your foundation restorations and repairs.

Making Foundations First Northwest your first call for a foundation restoration or repair, you will be guaranteed a Free Estimate with a focus on “Service over Sales,” and a Locked Bid void of hidden fees, up-charges, or add-ons, regardless of any unforeseen circumstances.

Foundations First Northwest uses only seasoned professionals on all jobs, and in many cases it’s one of the owners themselves who performs the work. As the business continues to grow—thanks greatly to referrals and “word of mouth”—more local and regional contractors are joining the ranks, adding their contribution to the professional yet relaxed culture for which Foundations First Northwest is known. All customary and standard work is covered by warranty (certain special requests may fall outside warranty coverage), and financing is available as well.

Foundations First Northwest is co-owned by Joe Smith and Mike Burrows, who had worked together at a 10 • LAKE OSWEGO LIFE/STYLE • AUG/SEPT 2022

previous company before going out on their own. With a shared goal of putting the customer first—oftentimes difficult to achieve in a larger-scale business model—they opened Foundations First Northwest in March 2018 with a primary focus on the customer. Joe and Mike have over 40 years combined experience in the construction industry. Joe started in framing at age 14, and Mike’s been in the construction business for over 20 years. Based in Lake Oswego, Foundations First Northwest now has expansive regional coverage from Salem to Longview and from the Coast to Mt. Hood.

With this growth comes a need for an increased workforce. So “Yes,” they’re hiring! If interested, you can apply online or initiate an inquiry via the email listed below. Additional information on foundation repair and restoration can also be found on the website’s FAQ page in the “About” section.

So if your foundation needs a restoration or repair, make your first call to Foundations First Northwest: No job is too big or too small!

Foundations First Northwest is based in Lake Oswego.

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The experienced staff collaborates with you to provide a personalized and professional experience like no other. We offer on-site alterations with masterful experts who meet all your needs. Our talented alterations team is able to transform dresses as needed, and tailor for a perfect fit.

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ver wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an Artist? The daily tasks, planning, artistic challenges, grueling hours, and anticipation, along with bursts of excitement, joy and inspiration are all a part of life as an Artist. Whatever medium an artist works with, be it wood, paint, ceramics, glass or other medium, each Artist spends their life in a circle of inspiration, frustration and joy. Artists follow their own path with what inspires them.

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spent their life refining and perfecting their craft. Original artwork is for everyone. Historically, original art was accessible to mainly the wealthy, but today, the artist’s original work is available to all.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

KIDSTRONG

Helping Kids Win At Life

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer • Photos by Kerry Yu

Strong body. Strong character.

Strong brain. Focusing on all 3 key areas, we help kids win at life!

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s parents, we are constantly worried about the quality of the education our children are receiving. We question: Are they learning everything they need to know? Are they being given all of the proper tools necessary for future success? In today’s ever-advancing, social media-driven, hi-tech world, this is a much more complicated endeavor than it was for previous generations. What was adequate for us as kids no longer suffices.

Education is no longer simply a matter of academics. Equally important are the disciplines of physical literacy/fitness and strength of character. Comprehensively, it’s about helping kids learn how to win at life! And fortunately for parents in the Portland Metro Area, that’s exactly what KidStrong is all about.

Scheduled to open its doors in August/September of 2022, our Lake Oswego KidStrong location will most likely be the first of its kind on the West Coast. There are 40 more locations opening across the country in September (although no more are currently planned in Oregon), and another 40 by the end of the year. The results this program has been yielding are so phenomenal that the franchise is currently one of the fastest growing in the country. Owners of the Lake Oswego location, Evan and Vicki Zupancic, couldn’t be more excited to bring this cutting edge curriculum-based program to the Northwest.

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Evan and Vicki Zupancic, Owners

“KidStrong offers so much more than the average programs in the industry,” Evan stated. This is not a daycare. It’s not a kid’s gym. It’s a “whole-child” development program and a “milestone accelerator” for kids who are walking-age through 11. The curriculum is based on the latest in developmental science and leverages experts in the fields of pediatric occupational therapy, child development, sports physiology, and physical education.

And by focusing equally on aspects of physical, mental, and emotional strength, they are truly training kids to win at life.

Something else unique to KidStrong is how their innovative training is designed to educate parents as much as their children.

Some programs provide adequate guidance on site but offer no support once you’ve left the premises. That’s not the case here!

Not only are parents encouraged and welcome to participate on site, but they are also provided with tools to assist in the long-term process of empowering their children at home. In addition, members are given access to online experts and training programs for remote learning.

For Evan and Vicki, purchasing the franchise and becoming part of the KidStrong family was an easy decision. It’s a unique and innovative program, developed and staffed by passionate, committed professionals, and missiondriven to create the greatest possible impact on the families and communities they serve. Especially now, as we emerge from the COVID crisis, we are in desperate need of such programs. A recent USA Today news report stated these past 2 years of stress and isolation have negatively affected our children’s development on multiple levels. Evan stressed that KidStrong addresses those problems head-on, and he and his wife are proud to be a part of that movement.

We want our children to be given every opportunity to succeed, and there is no better or more comprehensive program than KidStrong. For more information or inquiries on the program, check out their website at kidstrong.com.

Sign up today and watch your child transform before your eyes.

Not only will they be repeating, but they (and you) will be believing KidStrong’s trademarked affirmation:

I am STRONG. I am BRAVE. I can DO THIS! KidStrong is located at 7 Monroe Parkway in Lake Oswego. Give them a call at 503-676-3273, email lakeoswego@kidstrong.com, or visit their website, kidstrong.com/locations/lake-oswego.

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US 7 Monroe Pkwy. Suite 407B • Lake Oswego • 503-676-3273 www.kidstrong.com/locations/lake-oswego AUG/SEPT 2022 • LAKE OSWEGO LIFE/STYLE • 19

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

EVERGREEN FACTOR

WELCOME THE NEW BIO-WELLNESS CENTER

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vergreen Factor is a natural health and wellness center that combines the healing elements of nature to nourish, detoxify, and rejuvenate the whole person, regardless of age or ability. Their bio-wellness services, backed by advanced bio-hacking technology, are rooted in the principles of Earthing, Hormesis, Nutrients, and Connection to accelerate healing, boost immunity, enhance beauty, improve longevity, and optimize performance.

They will help empower you to become a steward of your own health. “We utilize the concept of bio-stacking,” Amy Gigena, cofounder of Evergreen Factor and Health Coach, shared, “and the best part is that everything we offer can be done in an hour or less. It is high health impact, but low time commitment.”

After using modalities at Evergreen, you’ll feel refreshed, have more energy, sleep better, feel great, rediscover the excitement of life, and find joy in improving relationships. You’ll also fix issues you didn’t think were possible, such as hormone stabilization for peri menopausal and menopausal women, among other possiblities.

Evergreen Factor was created after two clinics, with two different scopes of practice, saw a shared trend in their patients’ needs.

One of the clinics focuses on biologic dentistry, while the other clinic focuses on integrative wellness and family medicine. The common trend between both clinics is the focus on alternative, natural means of reducing inflammation, addressing toxicity interferences, and improving cellular health. After discovering this commonality, their founders combined their shared expertise to create Evergreen Factor. “We created Evergreen Factor to help address a growing need for a natural, holistic, and a more proactive approach to wellness,” said Jennifer Senderkiewicz, Holistic Dental Hygienist and co-founder of Evergreen Factor.

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The ultra-health oasis celebrated a Grand Opening on June 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. “We are very excited to offer this beneficial new concept to the greater Portland area,” said Dr. Tomas Gigena, Board-Certified Medical Doctor and co-founder of Evergreen Factor. “Helping others has been the foundational concept of this idea since the beginning, so we are looking forward to helping improve the wellness and longevity of our community.”

“Evergreen Factor will change the way you think about wellness,” said Dr. Pascal Nguyen, Biologic Dentist and co-founder of Evergreen Factor. “With advanced biometrics and bio-hacking tools, we help guests identify their deficiencies to build a longevity plan based on their specific needs.”

In recognition of their grand opening event, Evergreen Factor is offering a special discount. The “Founder’s Membership” is their best offer ever and available for a limited time – $500/month for three months, 50% OFF its $1,000 value. Visit evergreenfactor.com for more information.

Evergreen Factor is located at 16555 Boones Ferry Rd Suite 200 in Lake Oswego. Visit evergreenfactor.com for more information, or give them a call at (844) 433-2286.

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HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

Lumera Regenerative Medicine

Collagen Induction Treatments

By Dr. Laura Lewman, N.D., Injector Specialist

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ollagen is a big buzz word in the media right now, but what is it exactly? Collagen is one of the main structural proteins in the skin and other tissues throughout the body. It gives skin its ability to rebound from pressure and stretching, and resist the downward forces of gravity.

Collagen gives skin firmness, bounciness, and supports skin hydration.

Unfortunately, collagen production in the skin drops off in our early 20s, and from then on degrades at a rate around 1% per year. This loss of collagen is one of the main contributors to signs of skin and facial aging. As skin loses collagen, it loses its ability to resist the repeated pull of facial muscles, resulting in frown and smile lines. Skin laxity resulting from decreased collagen contributes to sagging facial features, such as nasolabial folds, neck lines, and fullness in the jowls.

Luckily, all hope is not lost! Advances in the field of aesthetic medicine are giving us new ways to target aging, specifically restoring and regenerating collagen. This process is not instantaneous, because your body needs to regrow tissue, but yields long-lasting and very natural results.

Sculptra is a powerful way to restore collagen in the deep layers of the face, which has the result of restoring youthful facial contours, smoothing skin folds, and making you look years younger.

best overall anti-aging treatments and can benefit nearly everyone in their aesthetic journey.

“Our team of medical specialists and certified Aestheticians have years of experience. They have been trained in the latest technology specifically to help our patients get the results they want.”

Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) particles and is injected in targeted areas of the face.

Over a period of weeks to months, the PLLA particles gently stimulate your body’s healing mechanisms to increase collagen production. Sculptra is one of the 22 • LAKE OSWEGO LIFE/STYLE • AUG/SEPT 2022

Microneedling is a wonderful way to improve skin tone and address acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven texture. Microneedling causes thousands of tiny punctures in the upper layers of the skin.

This microtrauma, like the PLLA in Sculptra, stimulates healing mechanisms to revitalize the skin.

Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves results even more. PRP is derived from the patient’s blood through a simple blood draw and centrifugation process. It contains dozens of growth factors to elicit healing and tissue regeneration.

When PRP is used along with microneedling it decreases downtime and leads to incredible results. PRP can also be injected into fine lines and wrinkles and the undereye area to have the same healing and rejuvenating effects.

There are now also many medical skincare products that improve collagen production. These are wonderful to combine with other collagen-induction treatments performed in a medical office, in order to address signs of aging and collagen loss on a daily basis from the comfort of your own home.

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Many energy-based treatments, including microneedling with radiofrequency, broad band light (BBL), Halo fractional laser, and plasma technology all cause deep heating in the tissues that triggers collagen production as well. These treatments can be used to address fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, hyperpigmentation, and more.

All of these advances in skincare and aesthetic treatments mean that we can fight, and in some cases, even reverse the signs of aging. A high quality medical aesthetics team can combine a number of these treatments in an individualized long-term plan to address your unique needs and concerns, and achieve them.

Lumera Regenerative Medicine is located at 6464 SW Borland Road, Suite C3, in Tualatin. For more information, visit lumeramedical.com or call 503-852-9680.

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21st Annual Collector Car & Classic Boat Show Sunday, August 28th , From 9am To 3pm

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lease join us on Sunday, August 28th , for the 21st Annual Oswego Heritage Council’s Collector Car and Classic Boat Show. Enjoy over 250 collector cars and motorcycles at George Rogers Park and over 25 classic boats at Sundeleaf Park.

The car and boat show officially opens at 9 a.m. Sunday the 28th and will go until 3 p.m. Breakfast and lunch options will be provided by the Lake Oswego Lions Club at George Rogers Park. Awards ceremonies begin at 2 p.m.

For more information on the Oswego Heritage Council and the 21st Annual Collector Car and Classic Boat Show, or to register your collector car, classic boat or vintage motorcycle, go to www.oswegoheritage.org.

All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Oswego Heritage Council fulfill it’s mission of preserving and promoting the history of Lake Oswego.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Maxem Health Urgent Care

The Care You Need When You Need It!

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer • Photos by Craig Brubaker

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axem Health Urgent Care has perfected the balance of providing patients with convenience while delivering exceptional care, without sacrificing that personal touch! President and CEO of the organization, Brianne Whitney, admitted it’s a tricky balance but she credited their southern roots. Maxem Health opened their first clinic in 2007 in Mississippi, then expanded into Louisiana and Alabama. Our location here in Lake Oswego, which just opened April 1st, is their first clinic in the Northwest, and they’ve brought some of that southern hospitality with them!

So what is it about Maxem Health Urgent Care that helps them stand out in such a competitive market? Besides that extra dose of sincere and friendly customer-centric service, they offer a plethora of services and programs not found in many other clinics. Affordability, in particular, is one of their chief priorities and concerns, and they offer many discounted services and programs. Healthcare is not cheap, especially the ER or an out-of-network physician. At Maxem Health they offer alternatives to assist! If you’re insured, the clinic is covered by most insurance companies and will work directly with yours for billing. If you don’t have insurance, that’s okay, too! They will beat any competitor’s price and they are completely transparent about costs! Because they are independently-owned they can offer unique discounts, and they even have their own Medical Discount Program if you are so inclined!

They will also work directly with your primary care physician to make sure your records stay updated. While Maxem Health is not designed to replace your primary physician, they are absolutely capable of doing so, and at minimum can work in tandem with your primary. This is a walk-in clinic, appointments aren’t necessary, and the average wait time is around 30 minutes. Maxem provides the same level of care as a primary’s office, without the hassle of making an appointment and at a lower cost.

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The doctors staffing the clinic are an elite team with access to the best modern technology. They handle: regular health exams, diagnostics and testing for both illnesses and injuries— including X-rays, COVID testing and vaccinations, flu shots, and a wide array of services for employers. Forthcoming services at the Lake Oswego clinic include Botox and Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Nobody plans to get sick, and with everyone’s busyness, we don’t have time for it! And Maxem Health understands.

Their system is designed to accommodate even the busiest professionals. Independently-owned, their staff genuinely cares about patients and the communities they serve. Brianne lives right here locally, and she was completely sincere that the people they treat are not simply patients, but family. Sponsoring local events and school sports activities is just one way they like to give back to the “family.”

Next time you’re feeling under the weather, head down to Maxem Health Urgent Care. You’ll never have the desire to go anywhere else again!

Maxem Health Urgent Care is located at 17437 SW Boones Ferry Rd. Suite #100 in Lake Oswego. Check out their website, maxemhealthurgentcare.com, for more details.

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At Maxem Health Urgent Care, it is our goal to provide the care you need, when you need it. Your health and time are valuable to us, and remain the consistent focus at our clinics.

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Oya Elegant Gemstone Jewelry Design in Lake Oswego

By Kerry Yu, Fashion Consultant

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rom exotic 24K gold over Sterling Silver, Istanbul, Turkey, hand-picked at the 500 year the world’s only old Grand Bazaar in Istanbul city straddling which they visit every year. two continents, Oya & Idil They never repeat a design, moved to the U.S over 30 each is unique. years ago. They brought “Fine jewelry should not with them a trace of be sitting in a safe, it should ancient civilizations that be re-designed to the taste still linger in their minds of the owner and worn,” Oya and hearts. That’s why says. Her custom designs Idil Duran & Oya Kara, Owners and Designers the jewelry they create is come to life in collaboration inspired by antiquities in amphoras found in sunken with local goldsmiths. ships, the wealth of the treasury at the Ottoman Oya and Idil’s creations Topkapi Palace, and old Byzantine jewelry. Colors run the gamut of passionate, reflect the mesmerizing blue waters and golden sands elegant, colorful, bold, stylish, of the Aegean Sea where Greek gods sailed. and classic. They are passionate 2005 was the year their love of creating jewelry turned about helping women look into a business. Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the beautiful, successful, proud and Oya with her models Kendra and Daisy mother-daughter duo behind the carefully curated confident, wearing an elegant collection work from their home studios, creating necklaces, piece of jewelry made just for them. earrings, and bracelets with an international flavor.

Thoughtfully crafted custom pieces are what sets them apart!

Each one is designed with a unique sparkle and shine using genuine gemstones and accessories of

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Photos by Kerry Yu Styling: Kerry Yu Models: Kendra Berning & Daisy Jin Jewelry by: Oya Elegant Gemstone Jewelry www.oya-oya.com

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