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Letter from the Publisher
Moving into 2022 we wanted to give Fit City Mag a fresh look, starting with our name! Fit City Mag is a local online + print social guide that brings together OKC’s very best in health, beauty and wellness. While Fit City Mag continues to focus on relevant health topics, we also added more beauty related features to bring your health and wellness full circle. Fit City Mag goes beyond the pages in this magazine. Our newly updated website features a robust and informative blog that shares the latest and greatest tips on living your best life in OKC. We also designed a directory to make navigating your wellness journey easier. Our heart is with you, our community, and coming together through our favorite activities. Check out our calendar to learn about up and coming health, wellness and fitness events.
While we were hard at work behind the scenes, we continued to see you passionately and proactively pursue healthy lifestyles. Thank you for trusting our recommendations and sharing the information we provide the community. We also want to say a big thank you to all the health providers, wellness experts and beauty professionals that filled the pages of our spring issue. You all help us live our best and most beautiful life in OKC!
ERIKA BARENBERG OWNER/PUBLISHER
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A trifecta of health, wellness and fitness. With a plethora of services to offer, Fit Spa caters to clients by providing unique care plans after a therapist listens carefully to their needs. COVER PHOTO: CHARLIE NEUENSCHWANDER PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Power of Yoga, Sixfold THE FA ST- GROWING BOUTIQUE YOGA BR AND SHARES THEIR MOST POPUL AR CL A SSES
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Maintain a “Spa’sitive” Lifestyle THIS UNIQUE FACILIT Y COMBINES SPA TRE ATMENTS AND PHYSIC AL FITNESS AND WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BE T TER THAN YOU E VER HAVE BEFORE
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7 Tips on Buying Running Shoes LE ARN E XPERT TIPS FROM TRIATHLE TE, LINDSAY GIN, ON BUYING THE PERFEC T RUNNING SHOE THIS SE A SON
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The Calm During the Storm DON’ T LE T INCLEMENT WE ATHER IMPAC T YOUR WELL-BEING
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Things To Do In OKC with Kids TAKE YOUR KIDS ON AN ADVENTURE WHILE E XPLORING THESE FUN-PACKED ARE A S
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Lillian Timber Farms A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER THROUGH FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
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Skincare Beyond the Surface WHY THIS NURSE AND MOTHER OF FOUR LEFT HEALTH CARE TO OPEN HER OWN MEDSPA
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Muscle Recovery Methods WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY POST WORKOUT
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Pure Tranquility HOLISTIC TREATMENTS THAT EMPOWER CLIENTS TO ACCOMPLISH OVERALL WELL-BEING
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Fit City Directory E XPERTS AND LOC AL BUSINESSES THAT MAKE NAVIGATING YOUR WELLNESS JOURNE Y E VEN E A SIER
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The Power of Yoga, Sixfold STORY BY MEGAN FORD
The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be an expert to benefit from it. At YogaSix, there is a class for everyone, with six core courses offering a specific focus and different body benefits in each. Yoga is a complete mind and body experience that offers physical benefits on the mat and mental benefits beyond the mat. “It’s a communal experience,” Amy Smith Sewell, owner of YogaSix, says. Sewell has simple advice for first-time yoga goers, “Just show up. Then keep coming.” She goes on to say it’s about consistency. “If there’s a day you aren’t feeling your best or feel like not being seen, those are the most important days to show up.” After seeing success in Chisolm Creek, YogaSix recently expanded into the Nichols Hills area. As you enter the studio, you’ll notice the minimalistic style with white walls and simple flooring and lighting. The team wanted to create an inviting space that “screams self-care.” To promote inclusivity and not limit the studio to members only, they offer one-time visits, class packs, and unlimited classes. Before opening the studio, Sewell knew she wanted to do something rewarding to build a sense of community. She liked the concept of yoga being available for all and wanted to create a studio that isn’t intimidating with the traditional linear aspect of chanting and Sanskrit words. They take more of a tantric perspective that you’re perfect the way you are. “In each moment in liberation, you have connectedness and can align with yourself,” Sewell states. Katie Kanak, a lead teacher, says, “The teachers are offered free yogaalliance monthly certified training and are required to hit quarterly goals.” She feels that they have created an environment where their students feel their teachers’ evolution. The long-term vision is to keep building a community atmosphere with excellent programs and opportunities and continue to change lives with the power of the yoga they all practice in their daily lives. “It’s a simple plan, just be there to allow people to find an hour of calm in their week to be in their body on their mat and breathe,” Kanak says. > Join the YogaSix community by signing up online at www.yogasix.com/location/nichols-hills
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HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT IN EACH COURSE: 101:
Prepare to slow down and hone in on the foundation and refinement of alignment at a nice, cozy temperature of 80 or 85 degrees.
SLOW FLOW:
Although this one is a slow burn, it’s by no means easy. It starts as a mindful sequencing or flow and then transitions into a power class at 95 to 100 degrees.
HOT SEQUENCE:
This is the signature set sequence, being a blend between the Bikram and Ashtanga sequences.
POWER:
Classes are heated, strength-building, full-body blasts designed to build focus, endurance, and flexibility.
SCULPT AND FLOW:
Brings the best of both worlds of lifting weights and internal training cardio and cooling down with yoga.
RESTORE:
A chill, Zen class where you can hold postures for more extended periods and focus on breathing.
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Maintaining a “Spa’sitive” Lifestyle STORY BY MEGAN FORD | PHOTOS BY CHARLIE NEUENSCHWANDER PHOTOGRAPHY
Struggling with an unhealthy lifestyle can take a toll on your physical health and your mental and spiritual health. Dr. Allison Lees, chiropractor and owner of Fit Spa, battled obesity her entire childhood, weighing 150 pounds at the age of eight. After the continuous journey to become healthier, she wanted to share that success by opening Fit Spa. The objective of Fit Spa may be simple – to create happier and healthier clients – but they provide a vast amount of other services. The therapies tailor to anyone from a business professional wanting a healthier lifestyle after a work week, to a skilled athlete needing to concentrate on training. Lees focuses on working with athletes and specializes in sports injury treatment and prevention. Still, a team of unique, specialized therapists, techniques, and tools ultimately give clients the best holistic care based on their individual needs. The spa offers both chiropractic and therapeutic services. Chiropractic is the leading form of alternative health care. It focuses on the relationship between the body’s main structures—the skeleton, the muscles, and the nerves—and the patient’s health. It is most commonly used to treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions and to improve overall health through balancing the spine and nervous system. Dr. Lees also provides Advanced Muscle Integration Technique or AMIT, to treat and even predict injuries by identifying and correcting muscle inhibition and instabilities in the body.
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The biocharger is a subtle energy platform that simultaneously transmits four different types of energies, including pulsed electromagnetic fields (used for earthing and grounding), voltage (anything emitted during a lightning storm), frequencies and harmonics, and light. The therapists use different recipes to accomplish specific goals, but ultimately, it’s a human recharging station that charges a body as one would charge a cellphone. Infrared saunas are full-spectrum saunas with many benefits, including cell health, muscle recovery, improved immune function, antiaging, blood pressure and circulation, weight loss improvement, pain relief, and decreased stress. You leave feeling refreshed and energized. Joovv Redlight uses a mix of red and nearinfrared light that increases ATP production, reduces oxidative stress, repairs your tissues, offers skin health, improved muscle recovery, better sexual health, mental clarity, and better relaxation and sleep. Whole-body cryotherapy is the use of extremely low air temperatures to accelerate the body’s natural recovery. It also improves overall well-being and energizes the body, so it’s essentially an efficient ice bath without the pain and extra time. Benefits include decreased recovery time, pain relief, reduced inflammation, weight loss, collagen production, increased mitochondria – the cell’s powerhouse – increased energy, improved sleep, and better joint function.
Therapeutic massage is mainly condition-based. Traditionally, the therapist will work directly with the doctor to accomplish the goal to decrease pain and improve range of motion and decrease stress. They also offer hot stone, cupping, and aromatherapy massages. Acupuncture balances the body’s energy using sterile, tiny needles that typically don’t cause any discomfort. It’s a relaxing process that treats many conditions, including headaches, depression or anxiety, stress, joint pain, and healing for a cold, sinus infection, or allergies, in addition to focusing on infertility. These are just some of the services offered at Fit Spa. The spa caters to clients by providing unique care plans after a therapist listens carefully to their needs. Lees states, “Our team tweaks the plan according to where the client is that day, so if you’re having an off day, they will cater to that, no matter what stage they’re at.” They currently have one location in Nichols Hills but plan to expand in the future. > For more information, visit fitspaokc.com
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Lindsay Gin TRIATHLETE
RUNNING ENTHUSIAST FITNESS COMPETITOR
Boston Marathon. Credit- Marathon Foto
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7 Tips on Buying Running Shoes Finding the best-fitting shoe among the numerous choices at your local running store isn’t always easy.
Whether you’re training for a race or just a regular road runner, wearing a good pair of shoes can help prevent injuries and make your run more enjoyable overall. These 7 tips by local triathlete and running enthusiast Lindsay Gin will help you walk out a happy customer.
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HOW DOES A RUNNING SHOE AFFECT ONE’S REGULAR RUNNING STRIDE? A properly fit
running shoe can improve your running experience from your feet all the way up to your shoulders/neck. A properly fitting shoe can help support your running technique to maximize comfort, increase efficiency, and reduce injuries over time.
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WHY DOES THE HEEL HEIGHT MATTER? Although
difficult to see just out of the box or on the shelf, running shoes are designed with different heel heights: this is called the “heel to toe drop.” The “drop” is the vertical difference between the heel and toe height on a shoe. Although the drop measurements between shoes may be only millimeters different, this measurement can drastically affect your running experience. As a starting point, experts recommend a higher heel drop if you are a heel striker or have Achilles tendon issues; a lower heel drop is ideal for mid- to front-foot runners. You can determine what drop is best for your foot based on your gait, stride, comfort, and activity.
Similar to how we all can experience neck pain with a soft or dense pillow, the same goes for the cushioning in your shoe. More cushioning doesn’t always mean better. Look for a cushion that provides the best stability for your foot, gait, and activity. For example, a long run may feel better with a more cushioned shoe but could feel too bulky and elevated for a speed or tempo run. I prefer shoes with a minimal cushion but get that impact protection with cushioned socks.
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WHAT IS AN OUTSOLE? The outsole of a shoe is
the external portion of the shoe that hits the ground. The outsole construction is key to the type of activity you plan to do. Think about the difference between the tires for a trial or road bike; the same goes for running shoes. The outsole for a trail or gravel shoe will be more rugged and textured compared to a road, racing, or track shoe.
WHAT ARE COMMON SHOE-BUYER MISTAKES?
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Assuming your fashion shoe size equals your running shoe size. Most runners are 1/2 to 1 full size up from their normal shoe size (this helps save your toenails too!). Not knowing your gait. Many of your local specialty running stores provide free gait analysis. It will help you determine the best type of shoe for you. Don’t be intimidated to go into a store regardless of your running ability. The footwear educators are always friendly and enthusiastic to help answer questions. We were all beginners at some point! Letting color preference guide your shoe choice over correct fit. I know this is tough, but trust me. Always go with fit/comfort. It sounds extreme, but if I get a pair of shoes and love the fit but they are in my least favorite color combo, it convinces me to run more miles and wear them out so I can get a new pair in new colors. If you are a size 7, it doesn’t mean you will be a size 7 in all brands nor will it mean you are a size 7 in all shoe styles from one brand. For example, I usually wear a 7 in Saucony but 7.5 in Nike (even then I have size 7 and 7.5 in different Nike running shoe styles). I always recommend buying in-store (and locally) as it helps make sure you know what you’re stepping into—pun intended.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FEATURE IN A RUNNING SHOE? Oh, this is a tough one.
As a former children’s footwear designer, I’m fascinated by all aspects of a shoe: design, construction, fit, and aesthetics. My favorite feature is the midsole. I recommend looking up articles about the great carbon plate debate. Innovations in midsole construction have exploded in the past few years. This has sparked conversations about what is an innovation and what is an unfair advantage. Additionally, I am a fan of the full knit uppers; this is where a majority of the shoe’s upper is knit on a machine. It’s a win-win all around because it improves fit and comfort while also reducing wasted material in the construction processes. Some companies are even using recycled plastic to knit the uppers!
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO REPL ACE RUNNING SHOES? It is recommended to replace your shoes about every
500 miles. If this seems hard to track, here are a few solutions: • There are fitness apps that help track mileage on shoes. • You can also look at the bottom of your shoe. If you see the main tread is flat/ worn or showing the midsole foam, it’s time to get a new pair. • My secret trick is if I step on a rock, crack, or stick and can feel the contours, I know it’s time to get new shoes (probably yesterday). • If pain arises in your feet or knees, it may also be a sign that you need new shoes. If the problem continues, seek advice from a medical professional. • Direct sunlight and moisture can also negatively affect your shoes’ longevity by breaking down the materials faster. This is something to keep in mind even if you haven’t covered 500 miles in a pair of shoes.
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The Calm During the Storm STORY BY MEGAN FORD
Tornado season took a backseat in October of 2020 in Oklahoma, as a rare ice storm left 300,000 without power for weeks. Thousands rushed to the nearest hardware stores to buy the last generators in stock as others scrambled for firewood. The storm was one of the most severe disasters to have occurred, but certainly not the first. To have peace of mind by protecting your family’s well-being is invaluable, and possible with the help of Generator Supercenter of Oklahoma. They are the leader in Generac whole-house generators, offering skilled and effective technicians and electricians to ensure your family is never left in the dark or the cold. After working with Generac for years, Austin Partida, the owner of Generator Supercenter of Oklahoma, knew he wanted to stay in the generator business. Their focus is primarily residential, but they provide generators for businesses, data centers, nursing homes, and law offices. They are the largest Generac dealer in the state and are associated with the largest dealer in the country. Partida graduated from OSU and went to a rural electric cooperative that services electricity to rural areas. During that time, he was introduced to the manufacturer of Generac generators by offering them to their consumers. After receiving support from his wife during her residency and guidance from his father-in-law, an entrepreneur himself, he decided there was no better time to work for himself than now. They’ve since grown into a preferred partner by many big-box retailers and utility partners.
The difference between a whole-house generator and one that you would purchase at a hardware store is a whole-home generator allows a homeowner to live like normal when there is a power disruption. Typically, when the power goes out, everything is disrupted. A Generac automatically comes on when it detects a power outage, saving you the trouble of waiting on your power supplier to have to come to turn it on. Additionally, a portable charger has limitations by only supplying power to the outlet. They can also be dangerous because of carbon monoxide, and inconvenient to fill with gasoline, whereas house generators tie into natural gas or liquid propane. Partida said, “The 2020 ice storm was astronomical how many people were without heat, power, and food. In an event like that, it’s all hands on deck; we work 24/7 around the clock with customers who go without power.” They stopped selling to focus on those in need and expedited the installation of orders placed the week the storm hit. The waiting time on an installation is about 90 days, but it’s a one-day job 98% of the time. A person comes to assess your needs and the placement of where the generator can go, so the process is hassle-free from start to finish. They have a monitor program that connects to your cell phone to notify the app when the generator needs service. It allows the experts to take care of the generators, while the customer cares for their families and jobs during a crisis.
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Avocado Halves Stuffed with Tomato and Feta 1 RIPE AVOCADO SLICED IN HALF AND PITTED 2 TBSP THINLY CHOPPED CUCUMBERS 2 TBSP POMEGRANATE SEEDS 2 TBSP FETA CHEESE 2 TBSP CHOPPED TOMATOES 1 TSP OLIVE OIL 1/2 TSP WHITE WINE VINEGAR 1/4 TSP DRIED BASIL 1/8 TSP SALT 1 TURN FRESHLY CRACKED PEPPER
In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, tomatoes, olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried basil, salt and pepper. Lightly toss with a spoon until combined. Spoon half of the mixture into each avocado halve. Serve immediately.
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Things To Do In OKC With Kids Whether you’re just visiting Oklahoma City with kids or looking for a fun way to switch up your weekend routine, we’ve got the ultimate list of things to do in OKC with kids! STORY BY MEGAN FORD
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SCISSORTAIL PARK PL AYGROUND
Open from dawn to dusk each day, Scissortail Park is a beautiful 70-acre park located in downtown Oklahoma City. With a rock climbing wall, sand pits, restaurant, performance stage and great lawn, Scissortail Park has something for kids of every age!
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OKL AHOMA CIT Y ZOO
There’s always something new to see at the OKC Zoo. Each year it’s packed with events and exciting additions for your little adventurers. From lions to bears and elephants to even harbor seals, the Oklahoma City Zoo is the ultimate outdoor getaway for everyone. If you plan to visit the zoo often, you might plan to look into an Oklahoma City Zoo Membership. Their members enjoy free admission all year long, plus even more benefits!
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MARTIN NATURE PARK
Martin Nature Park is a great place to learn more about nature exploration and education for kids of all ages. Your kids will enjoy wildlife sightings, interactive exhibits, and even a playground with a large tree house. With miles of nature trails, this park in OKC will be a hit with everyone! Martin Nature Park is more than just nature exploration. They have guided hikes available Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. with ADA accessible approved trails.
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WHEELER PARK OKC
With gorgeous views of the Oklahoma River and downtown OKC, you and your little ones will love the family friendly games and activities that Wheeler Park has to offer. And the best part? You can end your day on the iconic ferris wheel overlooking the downtown skyline!
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RIVERSPORT PARK OKC
From whitewater rafting, tubing, zip lines and more, there’s always something different to do at RiverSport Park! You’ll also find festivals and race events throughout the year and summer camps for kids. With three different locations—each location offers unique experiences for everyone. The SandRidge Sky Zip at RiverSport OKC Zip Line is the ultimate fun for kids and adults! There is a minimum height requirement of 48 inches. You can’t beat this 80 ft tall zip line that stretches 700 ft across the Oklahoma river!
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HOLISTIC MIND-BODY COACHING N U T R I T I O N • WO R KO UT S • T R AINING
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Lillian Timber Farms STORY BY ERIKA BARENBERG
Lillian Timber Farms is an educational and sustainable farm dedicated to growing and creating organic produce and products for healthy living practices in underserved communities. Their mission is to foster and create community through teaching and learning sustainable gardening and farming practices through project-based programming. We sat down with Founder LaTasha Timberlake to learn more about what vegetables are best to plant in Oklahoma during the spring season. Currently Lillian Timber Farms includes three urban farm lots:
In the past growing season, LTF has partnered with Natural Grocers, UNR Indian territory and CommonWealth Urban Farms. In spring 2022, they will partner with Restore OKC and provide educational programming for children, youth, and seniors. They will also host their first capital fundraising event. Last year they supported and served over 100 families with their produce. Additionally, they also were awarded The Living Classroom Grant. This grant was received from OKC Zoo and Okies for Monarchs to be able to install the pollinator garden at Millwood Arts Academy. Together, with the help of volunteers, their spring harvest includes:
THE LOTTIE LOT
2125 N. Lottie Oklahoma City, OK 73111 EAST 6TH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1139 NE 6th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 MEDICAL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD
Between NE 18th & NE 19th on N. Kelley Ave They have also broken ground on a lot in Spencer, Oklahoma, that will produce honey and organic eggs.
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• Tomatoes • Kale • Collards • Lettuce and Greens • Beets • Chard • Fresh Herbs - Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley, Mint
Learn more about Lillian Timber Farms: LILLIANTIMBERFARMS.ORG LILLIANTIMBERFARMS
LaTasha Timberlake Founder, Lillian Timber Farms
Other local farms that support our community: NE OKC COMMUNIT Y & CULTUR AL CENTER GARDEN COMMONWEALTH URBAN FARMS RESTORE OKC NATIONAL WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION fitcity_okc | fitcitymag.com
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As women, we take care of everyone around us first, and self-care always comes last.
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Skincare Beyond the Surface STORY BY MEGAN FORD
An effective skin routine goes deeper than moisturizing after your nightly makeup removal, albeit it’s a good start. Elevate Wellness & Aesthetics provides advanced skincare and non-invasive treatments that create lasting improvements to the skin rather than only focusing on the surface-level upkeep. The services provided include aesthetic injectables, laser skin treatments, hormone therapy, IV and injectable vitamin therapy, HydraFacials, and micro-needling. Ashley Willeford, the medspa owner, always knew she wanted to work in women’s health. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse before nurse practitioner school and then worked at a well-known OB-GYN practice. After having four kids, Willeford realized she wanted to own her own business to allow flexibility with her work schedule and personal life. A touching moment occurred when her daughter asked if she could attend her fourth-grade field trip, but Willeford didn’t have enough notice to request off work. The realization that it was the last year she could participate in field trips inspired the change in her career path. Willeford knew many other mothers were balancing their careers and motherhood and desperately needing to incorporate self-care into their lives. “As women, we take care of everyone around us first, and self-care always comes last,” Willeford says. “I wanted a place for people to be able to come in and focus on themselves first.” Allowing women to focus on their well-being truly inspired Ashley to start the medspa, but the services aren’t limited only to women; they see both male and female clients from the ages of 10 to 90.
Willeford says, “Whenever you can feel your best, whether that be mentally or physically, you feel confident. If you look in the mirror and know that you can improve your best qualities and boost your confidence and overall well-being, why wouldn’t you?” The biggest accomplishment of opening the medspa, Willeford believes, is the relationships that they have built with the people who come in, adding that “75% of the people that walk through our door end up being lifelong friends, so that has been such a huge value since opening.” Willeford goes on to say, “The relationships we’ve built, not only with the team internally but with the clients who come in, is like a family unit. My goal is for everyone that walks into the facility to feel welcomed and immediately know they’ll be cared for by highly trained staff on a personal level, not just transactional.” Willeford ensures that they are very conservative with treatments to alleviate the hesitations of someone anxious to make an appointment. “We never want to change the way anyone looks but rather enhance natural beauty or help improve something that subconsciously bothers them,” she says. Willeford has been blown away by how quickly things have grown in their first three years. She would love to continue to grow and better serve the community and metro. There are no definitive answers about where the company will go, but she feels confident that big things are in store. > Visit us at 2312 N Interstate Dr, Norman or online at elevatewellnessandaesthetics.com
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Mindful Living Freshening up your space for the spring season
Spring is a season of rebirth and fresh beginnings. We gathered expert tips from our favorite local retailers to help you forge a connection with your surroundings and update your living space from winter to spring for a fresh start to the season.
Bring the Aroma Indoors Thomas Blonde - Candle $38 THOMASBLONDE.COM
Scents have an enormous impact on your mood. Add soothing aromas such as cotton, cherry blossom, or lavender to lift you out of your winter blues.
Welcome the New Season Urbane - Chilewich Woven Mat starting at $58 URBANEOKC.COM
Enhance your entryway or patio with a new doormat that fits your decor and personality.
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Update Accessories Live Boho - Pillow $100, Throw $80 FACEBOOK.COM/LIVEBOHOOKC
Switch out your heavy winter textiles with softer, spring-hued color palettes and lighter fabrics to dress your space for the new season.
Blossom into Spring, Purify the Air New Leaf Florist - Flower arrangement starting at $65 and Plants starting at $65 NEWLEAFFLORIST.NET
Bringing nature indoors has been shown to improve mood, concentration and memory. Flowering plants, in particular, have been shown to make people feel happier, less stressed.
Healthy Mind and Body Common Place Books - Living Ayurveda $35 COMMONPLACEBOOKSOKC.COM
Coffee table books, like “Living Ayurveda” by local author Clair Ragozzino, that double as decor and inspiration make the perfect mindful addition to your space.
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Best Nutrition Shakes in OKC Nutrition shakes, smoothies, and juices work well for everyone! STORY BY ERIKA BARENBERG
Whether you want to focus on your health goals or just treat yourself to a sweet treat, we’ve found the best nutrition shakes in OKC. If you’re in need of a quick nutrient boost, or a midweek pick me up, try out these five local nutrition shops.
Organic Squeeze
Wheeze The Juice
With two locations in Oklahoma City, Organic Squeeze is a fresh, friendly, quick-serve spot that makes it easy to drink/eat smart. Known for their wide selection of juices and food, you can always find something you love on this menu.
Located in the center of Deep Deuce District, Wheeze The Juice has been bringing healthy and nutritious shakes to Oklahoma City since 2016. Made fresh daily, they offer over 20 juices and nutrition shakes. If you’re not in a rush, grab a seat outside and savor your drink while enjoying the view.
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Clean Juice
Plant
From sandwiches to wraps, and nutrition shakes and cold pressed juices, Clean Juice is a one stop shop for all things healthy and nutritious.
More than a juice bar, Plant specializes in food that not only looks good, but will make you feel good too. As an all day cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner – you won’t regret stopping in for a quick bite.
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Bee Health Cafe With a name like Bee Healthy, it’s easy to stay motivated to eat better. Bee Healthy has seven different locations, which means there’s a cafe always around the corner! Bee Healthy has great options for nutritious shakes in OKC. beehealthycafe.com
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Muscle Recovery Methods Post workout recovery should be integrated into every fitness routine. Restore your body after your next sweat session with any of these five go-to methods.
Stretching Where to go? STRETCH LAB
Performing stretches on a regular basis may improve your blood circulation. Improved circulation increases blood flow to your muscles, which can shorten your recovery time and reduce muscle soreness. Stretching muscles that feel tense and tight can help relax them. In turn, this may help lower your stress levels and help you feel calmer.
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Float Therapy Where to go? FLOAT OKC
The weightlessness in the tank reduces stress and inflammation on muscles and joints. This lowers pain and greatly helps with injury or post-workout recovery. The magnesium in the Epsom salt also helps muscles function properly while reducing blood pressure and regulating the stress hormone cortisol.
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Cupping Where to go? FIT SPA OKC
Cupping Therapy creates a suction and negative pressure, lifting the connective tissue and releasing rigid tissue. Cupping pulls stagnation, waste, and toxins to the skin level where it can be flushed out by the lymphatic and circulatory system.
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Compression Therapy Where to go? ARC RECOVERY
NormaTec compression sleeves synergistically combine three distinct massage techniques to speed the body’s normal recovery process: pulsing compression, gradients, and distal release. They use compressed air to massage your limbs, mobilize fluid, and speed recovery with their patented NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern.
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Infrared Sauna Where to go? PURITY DAY SPA
Heat is great for recovery, temporary pain relief and inflammation. Infrared light heats the body from within and penetrates the joints, muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and blood flow.
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Pure Tranquility STORY BY MEGAN FORD
Two years ago, Emily Woodside embarked on starting Purity Day Spa without a single client, but with a strong passion for helping people. After just five months of starting the business, the pandemic hit. A giant leap of faith is required to start a business under any circumstance but staying afloat during a pandemic requires an entirely different level of grit and perseverance. During the shutdown, Woodside and her team utilized the time to build training manuals, put processes in place, and focus on their newborn. They did everything in their power to efficiently get the spa running before they could open so they could take part in helping heal the metro when that time came. Before opening the spa, Woodside had worked in the
corporate world for a few years but was adamant about keeping the business open and not going back into such a structured environment, instead dedicating this chapter of life to self-help. Purity Day Spa specializes in holistic treatments that empower clients to accomplish overall well-being. Woodside says that she feels spas are underutilized and that the services offered at Purity Day Spa genuinely help your overall wellness. “Mental health, grieving, chronic pain – the person that walks through the door leaves all of that behind after consulting with us to select a service we provide that’s the best fit.” The estheticians and massage therapists work with the client and their needs to understand what specific service is required and then develop the best plan.
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The spa specializes in cupping therapy, micro-needling, dermaplaning, facials, couples’ massages, and more. Woodside recommends the Purity Package: an hour-long massage and a facial at a 10% discount for first-time visitors to decide if they will like a massage or facial. She says that 90% come back and try other things on the menu after trying the package. The spa believes in using the purest ingredients, non-toxic cleaning products, skincare, and massage oil. Purity takes pride in being a holistic spa and caters to a niche group looking for an alternative to injectables by providing HydraFacials and other clinical facials. Other services offered include calming scrubs, hydration wraps, and infrared saunas. A body service you might select is the lavender scrub: it’s a fullbody treatment that starts with drizzling warm lavender oil and finishes with a lavender scrub and balm to leave your body relaxed. A full-body ritual could incorporate a citrus hydration wrap, massage, and oil scalp treatment. A sauna pass includes access to the infrared sauna and locker room amenities. You name it, they provide it! Before the pandemic, they regularly held workshops, which they plan to get back into in the future. If you’re driving down Blackwelder in the Plaza, you’ll notice a cozy-looking house painted green that you can’t help but stop in for a peek. That’s where you’ll find the team at Purity Day Spa. The Blackwelder location is the only location currently, but Woodside says, “We would love to open a second location in the future and fully intend on doing so.”
“Purity Day Spa specializes in holistic treatments that empower clients to accomplish overall well-being.”
Visit us at 1601 N. Blackwelder Ave. OKC, OK 73106 or online at puritydayspaokc.com
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Fit City Directory OKC • EDMOND • NORMAN
Living your best, healthiest and most beautiful life doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve done the hard work for you and sourced the best health professionals, gyms & fitness studios, plus beauty, diet and nutrition experts in the local market. Here at Fit City, we believe healthy living extends far beyond our own personal well being. We bring you incredible resources, local businesses and the best go-to professionals to ensure not only your personal health, but your home health, financial health plus family and pets stay healthy as well.
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Ben Barenberg, MD Services offered: Hormone Health Vaginal Laser Therapy Erectile Dysfunction Therapy
9800 Broadway Extension, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
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BeSpoke Vision Services offered: Eye Rejuvenation Eye Diseases 200 W. Covell Road Edmond, OK 73003
Vision Corrections
(405) 341-2062
Eyewear
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Specialty Contacts
Dry Eyes
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Clay Nelson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Hand and Upper Extremities
Services offered: Sports injuries Fingertip injuries Hand and finger fractures
13401 N. Western Ave., Suite 301 Oklahoma City, Ok 73114
Finger joint fusion Flexor tendon injuries
(405) 218-2530
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Elevate Wellness and Aesthetics Services offered: HydraFacial Neo Elite Laser 2312 N Interstate Drive Norman, OK 73072
Fat and Cellulite Reduction
(405) 857-7336
PDO Thread Treatments
ashley@elevatewellnessandaesthetics.com
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Micro Needling
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Fit Spa Services offered: Massage Therapy Chiropractic 6442 Avondale Drive Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 286-1259
Cryotherapy Infrared Sauna Cryo Skin
info@fitspaokc.com
Injections Joovv Light Therapy
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Omni Lux Med Spa Services offered: Hormone Replacement Therapy Injectables 13921 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 202 Oklahoma City, Ok 73134
Dermal Fillers
(405) 237-9915
Microneedling
info@omniluxmedspa.com
Spider Vein Reduction
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Laser treatments
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Oklahoma Institute of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Services offered: Allergies Asthma Immunology 1810 E. Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Desensitization
(405) 607-4333
Infusion Therapy
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Allergy shots
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Refine U Med Spa Services offered: Body Sculpting Injectables Dermal Fillers 13301 N. Meridian Avenue Ste. 300A Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Laser treatments Thread Lift
(405) 369-8840 REFINEUOKC.COM
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Robert Hines, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
LOREM IPSUM DELOR APALE
Services offered: Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator Cuff Repair 9800 Broadway Extension, Suite 201 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Shoulder Stabilization
(405) 348-6004
Bicep Tendon or Slap Repairs
Labral Repairs Decompressions or Distal Clavical Excisions Knee Arthroscopy
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TD Pharmacy Services Services offered: Point of Care Testing Functional Wellness 3810 N Tulsa Ave., Suite H Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Chronic Care Management
(405) 805-6191
Medication Therapy Management
tara.dominguez@tdpharmacyservices.com
Comprehensive Medication Reviews
Remote Physiologic Monitoring
Pharmacogenomics TDPHARMACYSERVICES.COM
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Athletic Wear
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Red Coyote Running
Valliance Bank
info@redcoyoterunning.com
OKC: (405) 792-6400 Norman: (405) 286-5750
(405) 840-0033
@valliancebank
@redcoyoterunning
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Rinse Salon and Extension Bar
Clean Juice
info@rinseokc.com
classencurve@cleanjuice.com
(405) 849-6408
(405) 252-7515
@rinseokc
@cleanjuiceclassencurve
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Yoga Six
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nicholshills@yogasix.com (405) 467-3131
Home
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www.yogasix.com/location/nichols-hills
Generator Supercenter
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gscoklahoma@generatorsupercenter.com (405) 341-0341
www.generatorsupercenterofoklahoma.com
Pharmacy Flourish Rx
Pretty Neat and Organized audra@prettyneatok.com
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(918) 557-5224
(405) 751-3333
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@flourish.rx
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Gyms/Fitness Studios 413 Fitness (405) 283-2494 @team413fitness
Spa Float OKC theteam@floatokc.com (405) 340-0851 @floatokc
www.floatokc.com
www.the413fitness.com
Arc Recovery
Purity Day Spa
sam@arcrecoveryok.com
emily@puritydayspa.com
(405) 697-0860
(405) 724-9700
@archrecoveryok
@puritydayspaokc
www.puritydayspaokc.com
www.archrecoveryok.com
Core Pilates
Udander
dallas@corepilates.com
connect@udander.com
(405) 608-4446
405.605.0313
@corepilatesokc
@udander
www.pilatesokc.com
Stretch Lab springcreek@stretchlab.com (405) 588-1212 @stretchlabspringcreek
www.stretchlab.com/location/springcreek
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12 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY START TO SPRING
Spring Wellness Checklist: BROUGHT TO YOU BY TD PHARMACY SERVICES
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Purify your air by changing out the air filters in your home
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De-clutter your diet with fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables
Reset your sleep schedule with the time change
Set an ambitious fitness goal & incorporate a stretching routine
Get outdoors and soak up the sunshine
Incorporate weekly selfcare
Exfoliate your skin and apply SPF 30-50 daily
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