HEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONER BY ENRIQUE LIMÓN
JOHN TAYLOR
212 Degree Fitness
Best Acupuncturist
Best Aerobic Instructor
Best Personal Trainer
Needles penetrating your skin—horrifying, right? Not if Zappa is at the helm. Dating back to ancient China, the complementary medicine practice has been fully accepted and revered for its therapeutic qualities. Holding a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MAcOM) from Portland’s College of Oriental Medicine, Zappa’s specialties include pain relief, hormonal imbalances, sports medicine, sound healing and aiding digestive issues. flowacupuncture.org/melissa
Confession time: I was never the most athletic of kids (or adult for that matter), so I hold dearly the two sports-related medals that have ever made it through my melon— one for swimming when I was a kid (which I have a strong suspicion was a pity prize) and an aerobics one for my steppin’ abilities during my teens. Aerobics have come a long way since, and leading the way is Seek Studios’ Maack. Try her signature Seek Sweat class, a one-hour class guaranteed to “get you sweaty, strong and that good-kindof-tired.” Who knows? With Maack’s help, I might just add another award to the roomy case. seekstudioslc.com
Never mind the anxiety the term #SummerBod brings. How about working on your physical fitness because it’s the maintenance you should give your most precious tool? Gladly, professionals like Schultz are here to help you achieve realistic fitness goals that make you feel good from the inside out. Sure, the outdoor enthusiast will listen and be tactful, but he’s also not afraid to tap into his training as a Marine scout sniper to whip you into shape. Now, leave your excuses at the door and drop and give him 20. twotwelvefitness.com
Melissa Zappa—Flow Acupuncture
2. Amanda Valenti—Valenti Acupuncture 3. Bea Hammond—Harmony Acupuncture Clinic
10 | BEST OF UTAH Body & Mind 2018
Dominique Maack—Seek Studio
2. Michele Lowry—Seek Studio 3. Jazmin Martinez—Salt Lake Elevated
Josiah Schultz—212 Degree Fitness
2. Collin Vestal—South Davis Recreation Center 3. Jazmin Martinez—Salt Lake Elevated CITYWEEKLY.NET