Tualatin Community Advantage Magazine January 2023

Published by Active Media Publishing Group

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ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant Donovan Darling, Content Manager

PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

Stacy Benner, Sr. Graphic Designer

Holly Darling, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

Hilary Berg, Sr. Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tyler Francke Dennis McNabb

David Bates Robert Matsumura

Helvey Sherry Dorn

Health, Family & Community VITALITY BOWLS Superfood Café

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

Vitality Bowls Superfood Café is the perfect eatery for every health-conscious and allergysensitive person. Perhaps, however, you’re simply adventurous and motivated to try something new— something so tasty and refreshing as one of their signature açai (ah-sigh-ee) bowls. Whatever it is that brings you to Vitality Bowls’ doorstep, you’re sure to have a delicious, tantalizing, supernutritious experience.

Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and weekends, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Vitality Bowls is located at the northeast corner of Nyberg Street and Martinazzi Avenue in Nyberg Rivers Shopping Center. Their dining area features a homey atmosphere with a fireplace, big tables, comfortable chairs, and a coffee bar. The friendly, close-knit staff includes family members, friends, and personal acquaintances.

Vitality Bowls’ owner and operator, Andres Radilla, is a 22-year-old local Hispanic entrepreneur. Following graduation from high school in the summer of 2018, he started a part-time job at Tualatin Vitality Bowls. During his six months of employment, he advanced to shift leader, though he subsequently left to start a small house-cleaning business with his mom. Then, in January of 2021, he purchased his first franchise restaurant, Big Town Hero in Gresham, where he had once worked during his high school years. Later, when he heard that Vitality Bowls in Tualatin was being sold, he reached out to the previous owner expressing interest. It took six months to reach an agreement and get a date to take over Vitality Bowls. On Nov. 1, 2021, they finally “made it happen,” and Andres became a two-time owner of a restaurant franchise.

Together with his fiancée, Elizabeth Peña, manager of Tualatin Vitality Bowls, they have increased sales by 30% since taking over the business. Clientele is largely composed of health-conscious people committed to taking care of their bodies. They exercise, work out at the gym, prefer organic food, are dieting, or have allergies and sensitivities. “We take allergies very seriously here,” Andres comments. “They know they can eat the food that we serve; they feel safe.” He assures Vitality Bowls can make everything to accommodate any allergy. To accomplish this, they start by using special kits to make up allergy-sensitive dishes, which eliminates the possibility of cross contamination.

Açai bowls—Vitality Bowls’ specialty—are made from a thick blend of açai berry (one of the world’s leading superfoods), combined with other fruits and vegetables, and topped with organic granola, fresh fruit, and other superfoods. Smoothies are made from pure frozen fruits and vegetables.

Juices, panini, soups and salads are also available, as well as gluten-free choices.

And there’s a kids’ menu, too! Other features include a superfood coffee bar with nitrogen-brewed coffee and organic kombucha on tap. Ingredients are all natural, dairyfree, with no sugar added—no ice cream, yogurt, flavored syrups, or fillers are used. Everything is made fresh to order.

Andres is highly committed to the Tualatin community. He’s currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. His future plans include reaching out to build local partnerships, in particular with school athletic programs. He’s looking forward to sponsoring fundraisers for the football team, soccer team, and more. What could be a better fit? The food served at Vitality Bowls is super healthy and falls right in line with athletes’ diets. Also included on Andres’ “wish list” for Tualatin Vitality Bowls is an increased coffee menu, more kombucha on tap, and more grab-and-go drink selections.

Vitality Bowls has created buzz and gained reputation through its dynamic loyalty program. Upon sign up (via phone and email), customers will automatically receive a $3 coupon that can be used in store or online. Each dollar spent is worth one point, and every 100 points adds up to $10 back. Birthdays are rewarded with a free medium Vitality Bowl. Various promotions are available only to loyalty customers—no other customers can redeem these offers. A recent example of this was National Açai Day, whereby only loyalty customers had access to a “buy one, get one free” offer. “It was a fun event, and we saw a lot of new faces,” Andres relates.

New to the superfood scene? Stop by Vitality Bowls, and check them out. You can also order via phone, online, via the Vitality Bowls app, or through third-party apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. Treat both your body and your mind to increased health and wellbeing!

Vitality Bowls is located at 7935 SW Nyberg St., Ste 135, in Tualatin. Contact them at (503) 482-5960, and check out vitalitybowls.com.

Lumera Regenerative Medicine

MOXI vs. HALO

By Roberta Huang, MD

Winter is here, and that means it is the season for laser skin rejuvenation treatments. The treatments are non-invasive and often take only 15-30 minutes. With regular treatments, laser skin rejuvenation helps reduce the appearance of sun damage, dark spots, acne scars, and more.

There are two competing laser rejuvenation technologies –MOXI and Halo. Figuring out which is appropriate for any given skin type can be a challenge. An in-depth consult from a trained Advanced Aesthetician or medical professional will help us understand the difference between the two lasers and which one is right for us.

MOXI Laser

Moxi is a non-ablative fractionated laser that converts electrical energy into light, to target pigment by creating tiny perforations in the superficial top layer of skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the dermal repair process, revitalizing tone and texture and reducing the appearance of brown and red spots caused by sun damage or aging. MOXI is a gentle non-ablative laser with minimal recovery time and little to no downtime. Moxi Laser targets fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, melasma, enlarged pores, texture, and uneven skin tone – a wonderful solution for those looking to prevent signs of aging or work on minimal skin concerns.

HALO Laser

The Halo Laser is unique in that it simultaneously combines deep dermal rejuvenation, including collagen induction,

Dr. Roberta Huang MD, FACOG

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.

with epidermal renewal, like refining the skin’s texture and removing discoloration. Unlike older lasers, which deliver energy either to the shallow layers or the deeper layers, but not both, Halo’s unique Hybrid Fractional Laser technology is able to emit both types of energy. The Halo Laser is a hybrid of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths and penetrates deeper into the skin for more dramatic results than MOXI. The recovery period is about 3 to 5 days, and patients may return to work with light makeup. In short, the Halo laser is the crème de la crème of skinresurfacing and collagen induction.

The bottom line: MOXI vs. Halo Laser Treatment

Essentially, if the condition of your skin reflects your age, the MOXI Laser is for you. It’s a great way to maintain your skin, prevent future damage, and treat small areas of concern. It’s made for all ages and skin types. The Halo Laser is the better option for you if you are looking to reverse years of aging, acne scars, or other skin issues. This is because the Halo Laser targets the skin at a deeper level than the MOXI Laser. Be prepared to invest in a little downtime (only 3 to 5 days). The great thing about Halo is that it gives greater results in less downtime than other lasers on the market with the same strength.

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.

A Calling to First Response

Apparatus operator/firefighter paramedic takes great pride in her care

By Jacob Fuhrer, TVF&R • Photos by Chris Hamilton, TVF&R

Amy Boyle never planned on becoming a firefighter. The 43-year-old Portland native first set out on a career in academia, receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Portland in 2001. She worked in engineering for a time and later transitioned to biomedical research. At one point, she also thought about a career in nursing. It wasn’t until a few years after college Amy started exploring opportunities to become a first responder.

“I wanted to do outdoor wilderness guiding,” Amy said. “I really wanted to just be on a sailboat and guide, but that was never going to be a long-term plan.”

She started taking classes to obtain a basic certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), typically, the first step for anyone interested in emergency medicine or the fire service. With that under her belt, she began volunteering with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) in 2003.

“Then I decided I was going to make it a career when I met my husband,” Amy said. “The two of us tested and promoted during the same time.”

Amy and her husband are now going on 17 years working for TVF&R, where Amy is a firefighter paramedic and works on a rescue unit at TVF&R’s newest station near Charbonneau. She said she enjoys

the variety of opportunities being a first responder provides.

“I enjoy the change of scenery every day, not working in an office, and problem solving,” Amy said. “I have a math mind, so I always like to be solving problems. Early on as a volunteer, I recognized that it was something that I was able to do.”

Unlike fire engines and trucks, rescue units transport patients to the hospital in addition to providing on-scene emergency medical care. As a result, Amy gets to spend much more time with patients when they’re being taken to the hospital.

“I get to be their advocate. I get to be their teacher. I get to learn from them and really work through resources,” Amy explained.

“It’s more than treating an illness. It’s being a resource finder and a patient advocate, and emotional support, and social worker. Those are the hats we get to wear.”

Station 54, where Amy works, is a busy one. Crews there have transported more than 1,000 people to area hospitals since the station opened in September 2021. Amy looks forward to continuing to be a resource for the Wilsonville area and helping people in need.

“It’s humbling to know that we are needed and that we can provide emotional and social support and resources to our residents,” Amy said.

“It’s humbling to know that we are needed and that we can provide emotional and social support and resources to our residents.” —AMY BOYLE

New year, new you, right? ’Tis the season to make fresh, new beginnings. Why not include your complexion in your list of resolutions.

As an experienced esthetician, I think it’s important to create a skin routine that excites you. Here are five New Year’s Complexion Resolutions that you’ll surely love and hopefully adopt to get that glow of healthy skin.

Christine Lewy

Esthetician Owner of Divine Complexions Spa Award-Winning West Coast Regional GloSkinBeauty Makeup Artist NW Regional YUMI Lashes Educator

❶ Cleanse your skin morning and night, consistently.  Want to make a big improvement in your skin? Cleanse it with an appropriate cleanser for your skin type, morning and night. If you aren’t already doing this, it should be at the top of your New Year’s Complexion Resolutions. It’s incredible how this simple step can change your skin for the better. Don’t like cleansing your face? I suggest finding a fancy face wash that makes you feel like a queen when you use it, or buy a cute headband to use only when you wash your face, making the practice feel more fun. Do what you need to do to begin cleansing your skin morning and night, and you’ll see big changes. Not sure you’re using the right cleanser? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

❷ Get an exfoliation treatment, preferably monthly.

I see clients with dull and tired-looking skin who are unaware that there’s a whole layer of dead skin cells just sitting on top! Every 30 days, a new layer of dead skin cells makes our complexion dull, lackluster and textured. Consider an exfoliation treatment such as a glycolic chemical peel. It will not make you actually peel or red for days, but what it will take off that dead skin cell layer. It also will allow your skin care to work better. Want an even better treatment recommendation? Choose a facial that exfoliates and deeply hydrates like a HydraFacial.

❸ Use an appropriate day-and-night moisturizer, and enough of it.

I have clients who tell me they’re not happy with their complexion, so I swipe my hands over their skin only to feel the dryness. They say they use

a moisturizer, but oftentimes it’s either not enough or not the right one. If you don’t moisturize correctly, your skin will not glow. It also will show aging more. Many don’t realize how dry skin will try to compensate by producing more oil, which can cause breakouts. You need a moisturizer meant for your skin type, one that reaches all levels of skin for maximum effectiveness. Not all moisturizers do this; not all are created equal.

❹ Drink enough water.

I know you know this, but I’m here to tell you it makes a difference for good skin. When I schedule wedding makeup, I recommend to my brides to drink water like crazy the days leading up to the big day. I promise, it makes your skin and makeup application look better.

❺ Use a daily SPF.

You know I had to put this in here! SPF has come so far! There are unscented, lightweight, fully absorbing formulas, formulas with natural mineral pigments that add some coverage, and there are translucent powder sunscreens you can’t even tell you’re wearing. The point is that to find one that works for you, and use it every day. Use it regardless if it’s raining, sunny, or you’re working from home.  If you don’t prevent future damage caused by the UVA rays from the sun, you’re undoing everything you’re trying to accomplish.

Having good skin takes time to achieve, but it is possible! So start small by cleansing morning and night, and then add one thing at a time until it becomes a routine you enjoy; that’s the most important part Enjoy! Taking care of your skin is taking care of you, and you deserve it!

Licensed

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

High School Musical

(2006)

While not a NYE movie as a whole, there is a party, so close enough. Zac Efron won a Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star in this movie, which follows a popular jock and a nerd who land roles in the high school musical, and their surprising friendship immediately threatens the status quo of East High. What it lacks in story it makes up with fun, singing and dancing, and a great message to just be yourself. It’s happy, fluffy, and great for the whole family. Starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and many more. Rated G.

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Kids today need to learn where all the remakes and reboots are coming from, and there’s no better place than Ghostbusters II. Just as good as the first movie in my opinion, this is indeed a New Year’s Eve movie. Years later, New York City is ghost-free and the Ghostbusters are out of work. But then an evil ooze begins to bubble under the streets that feeds off of negative energy, prompted by Vigo the Carpathian, a 16th century sorcerer-alchemist trying to return from the dead, and strange and unexplainable events begin to happen. The whole city has to come together singing “Auld Lang Syne” to help the Ghostbusters defeat evil once again. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and many more. Rated PG, but views more like PG-13 with language, mature themes, and violence.

Age of Adaline (2015)

Adaline (Blake Lively) is an immortal woman, forever 29 years old, born on New Year’s Day, who ritualistically attends annual New Year’s Eve parties. At a party she meets a guy, Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman), and her meticulous reality starts to fall apart when they fall in love, and she has to begin to reconcile her complicated past, present, and future. Costarring Kathy Baker, Amanda Crew, Harrison Ford, and Ellen Burstyn, this romance-fantasy with its ups and downs and feels is a great movie for couples or families with teens. Rated PG-13 for “thematic material” and violence.

Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

One of the few movies that’s better than the book in my opinion, it’s about an early 30s single working woman living in London who writes in her diary about things she wishes for: her job, self-worth, family and friends, vices, and love. It’s hilarious, quirky, self-aware, graphic, heartwarming, and very much a “why can’t I find love?” kind of movie. Starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Shirley Henderson, and many more. Rated R for language, mature themes, and some nudity. Adults only!

Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library, or rental kiosk.

THE

HISTORY OF FENDER

GUITARS: RESHAPING THE MUSICAL LANDSCAPE

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

The screaming guitar solo. The thunderous ferocity of driving power chords. A blues-y rhythm that drives people onto the dance floor. There’s a good chance the guitarist creating this incredible music is playing a Fender guitar. One of the most famous brands of guitars in the world, with legions of iconic musicians who swear by them, the story of Fender guitars traces back to the man whose last name will forever be linked to the electric guitar: Leo Fender.

Clarence Leonidas (Leo) Fender was born in 1909 in Southern California. With a natural interest in electronics from a young age, he soon was repairing radios out of his parents’ home for local clientele. After high school and junior college he attempted to support himself and his wife, Esther, as an accountant, but despite his best efforts the accounting jobs fizzled. Fed up with the “regular” work world, Leo reverted to his original passion—electronics.

In 1938 with a $600 loan, Leo opened a radio repair shop in Fullerton, California, called “Fender Radio Service.” The genesis of Fender as we know it today traces back to this first shop. An enterprising businessman, Leo realized that in order to maximize his revenue in a small town like Fullerton, he needed to diversify. Soon he had expanded his business from the repair of radios, phonograph players, amplifiers, and PA systems, to building amplifiers based upon his own designs. At the time the vacuum tube technology utilized in these systems—developed originally by Westinghouse—was generally available as public domain information.

It wasn’t long before Leo broadened his business from the repair and creation of PA systems to renting them out as well. In addition, he began selling records in his store front to meet Fullerton’s rising demand for popular music. As one might expect, local musicians and band leaders began frequenting Leo’s store not only for PA systems to purchase and rent, but also for the musical amplifiers which Leo was now building to meet the burgeoning demand for electronically-amplified music. Big bands and jazz performers increasingly featured amplified acoustic guitars and electric “Hawaiian” or “lap steel” guitars as part of their new sound.

In the 1940s, Leo met Clayton Orr “Doc” Kauffman, a musician and chief designer of electric guitars for Rickenbacker, which had been manufacturing the electric lap steel guitars for over a decade. It wasn’t long before the two became business partners and launched K&F Manufacturing Inc. to design, manufacture, and market electronic instruments and amplifiers. The K&F venture released its first electric lap steel guitars in 1945, followed a year later by amps known as the “Woodie Series.” That same year, however, Doc pulled out of the partnership with concerns about the financial risks.

Undeterred, Leo continued on, renaming the company Fender Manufacturing. As it turned out, Leo’s vision and determination were about to bear fruit. The creation of the 1950s Fender was going to play a major role in ushering in a brash new style of music now known as rock and roll.

It was during the ’50s that Fender designed the first production-line solid body electric guitars. Their initial offering was the Esquire. This 1950 limited release had a single-cut slab body with a bolt-on neck and a single pickup. Prior to this, the majority of electric guitars were of the hollow body variety, which at the time suffered from feedback problems when played at higher volumes. Unlike the hollow body guitar, solid bodies produced less feedback, enabling them to be played at the louder decibels of the popular new music.

A year later, Fender released a new model called the Broadcaster, but due to legal difficulties with Gretsch (one of their competitors), they changed the name to the Telecaster. The now famous Telecaster featured dual pickups and was the first mass-produced solid body on the market. The year 1951 also saw the introduction of the Precision Bass—the first electric bass guitar—which would revolutionize sound at the low end of the tonal spectrum.

Buoyed by the tremendous success of the Telecaster and the Precision Bass, the great minds at Fender set to work again and generated another masterpiece. In 1954, Fender released the Stratocaster, which featured three single-coil pickups, a contoured doublecut body, and a synchronized vibrato system. Not only was the Stratocaster designed for mass production, it also was simple to maintain with readily available replacement parts. Far and away Fender’s most popular model, the Stratocaster would go on to attain legendary status, and many would argue become the most recognizable electric guitar in the world.

In 1965, Leo sold his company to CBS due to health reasons. Guitar aficionados regard the pre-CBS Fender guitars as the “Golden Age” of Fender guitars, with current prices for these

vintage guitars matching the high demand. Decent guitars continued to be produced under the CBS ownership, though cost-cutting measures and a perceived degradation in quality led a group of Fender executives to engineer a management buyout of the company in 1985. Moving forward, Fender guitars continued to be manufactured in Japan (which started under CBS), but plants were established in Mexico and Corona, California. In 1987, Fender also opened the Custom Shop, which employed master guitar craftsmen to produce models in the spirit of the original Fenders, as well as signature guitars for famous musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Other legendary stars who have played Fender guitars over the years include The Beatles’ George Harrison, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, the great Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. And that simple but now ubiquitous riff in Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” was blasted out by Ritchie Blackmore on his Stratocaster.

The list of great guitarists who have performed their songs on Fender guitars over the years is long and distinguished, and this legendary brand continues to define the sound of our times. Leo Fender’s mission to create a better electric guitar lives on today in the hands of every rock-and-roller, soulful blues musician, and silky smooth jazz guitarist who takes the stage with the guitar proudly bearing his name.

Leo Fender working on one of his classic Fender guitars.

John Lennon with sonic blue Stratocaster