CosmeticDentistry
KRISTA DECOURSIN,DDS|
MARK SWEENEY,DDS |KIRSTENTHOUVENOT, DDS
AUSTIN DENTAL SPA
Meetthe exceptionaldentists at AustinDentalSpa,led by FounderDr.Mark Sweeney, atrailblazerindentistry. Known affectionatelyas “Dr. Mark,”heopenedhisfirst practiceinAustin45 yearsagoandhasbeeninnovating eversince. AnativeTexanthroughandthrough, aproud University of Texasalum,and apioneerincosmetic dentistry, Dr.Markis committedtomaking adifferencein people’s lives.Asa testament to his skills,hehasearned numerousnationalawards forhisSmileMakeovers.His calmdemeanorandwitty charmmakeeachvisita comfortable,uplifting experience.
Joininghim,aspartofour “K-Team”isCosmeticand GeneralDentist Dr.Krista DeCoursin, aWisconsinnative whograduatedfromtheUniversity of Iowa withtheOral Maxillofacial Pathology Award.Her expertiseincreating beautifulsmilesshinesthrough, especiallyinher work withpatientswhohavesevere dentalanxiety.Dr. Krista’s compassionatecarehasleft alastingimpactonmany.
The otherhalf of our “K-Team”isCosmeticandGeneral DentistDr. KirstenThouvenot.Originallyfrom St.Louis, Dr.Kirstendreamt of becoming adentistsinceshe was 10!She completedherundergraduatestudiesatthe University of Missouri–Columbiaanddental schoolat
theUniversity of Missouri–KansasCity(GoChiefs!).Now, she’slivingherdreamin Austin,bringingherpassion for dentistry andthe Texassunshine to thepractice. Withthe supportofour talented team of dental professionals,weuse themost advanced technologies— digital X-rays,single-visitcrowns,multiplelasers—and offer variouslevels of sedation.These technologiesallow us to providethehighest qualityofcare, ensuring your comfortand safety.Come experiencewhat everyone is talkingabout! “Change YourSmile,Change YourLife” withDr.Mark Sweeney, Dr.Krista DeCoursin,andDr. KirstenThouvenotatAustinDentalSpa.
the FACE of AHealthy MusicScene
Austin, Texas, renownedasthe“LiveMusic Capital of the World,” owes itspulsating rhythm to the countless musicianswho call thiscity home.Fromintimate coffeeshops to sprawling festivalgrounds,musicisthe lifeblood of Austin’s culture. Butbehind everyelectrifyingperformanceand soulstirringmelodyliesanoften-overlooked truth: Ourrockin’reputation dependson healthymusicians,andthat’s whereHAAM stepsin.
TheHealthAlliancefor AustinMusicians (HAAM)isn’tjustanothernonprofit—it’s the
backstagepasstokeepingourmusic scene thriving.Since2005,HAAMhasensured thatlocalmusicianshaveaccesstoquality healthcare, frombasicpreventativecare todentalcheckups, allthe waytohearing testsandcustom-fit earplugs(because blown-outeardrumsaresonot rock‘n’roll).
EverySeptember,HAAMDayturnsthe cityintoonegiant concert.Morethan300 musiciansplayatmorethan100 venues andbusinesses to raisecriticalfundsand awareness.BysupportingHAAMDay,Austin preserves itspresent soundandinvests
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infuturemelodies, ensuringthatthecity will continue to be abeacon forartistic expression,drawingdiverse talentsand audiences fromaroundthe world.
Healthymusicians makea healthy Austin.Andthat’s music to everyone’s ears. Getinon thegroove at myhaam.organd help keep Austin’s rhythm strong.
ConciergeMedicine
As aconcierge familyphysician at Central Texas PreferredHealthPartners,Dr.Emmanuel Leetreatsawidevariety ofchronicandacute medicalconditionsin pediatricandadult patients.Dr.Lee has alimited patient panel to ensurethateach memberreceivesthetime, communication,andcomprehensive care to notonlytreat illnessbut to promote lasting wellness.
Formorethantwodecades,Dr.Lee has empoweredpatientswithknowledgeand mentoredcountless medicalstudents.His warmandthoughtful personality, hislightheartedapproach,andhisabilitytoexplain complex medicalconceptsmakehim afavorite withcolleaguesandpatientsalike.Inaddition tobeing board-certifiedand aFellowofthe AmericanAcademyof FamilyMedicine,Dr.Lee isanavidsurferandoutdoorsman, acertified providerof expeditionandwilderness medicine, and ateacherofprimitivesurvivalskills.
Whether apersonismanaging achronic condition,seekingpreventive care,orlooking to optimizeoverallwellness,Dr.Lee offersa complimentarymeet-and-greet to learnmore aboutconcierge medicineandhis medicalcare approach.
BarbaraA.Garza,anaward-winningleaderin education,hasspentoverfortyyearstransforming thewaylearningisapproached.AstheExecutive Director,HeadofSchool of AESAPrep Academyof Austin,andSuperintendentofAESA International School System, Barbaradrivesinnovationand excellencein education.Herillustrious career, marked byher vastexperiencein alleducational settingsandherforward-thinkingmindset, serving onseveral academicboardsandreceivinga GovernorofTexas Teaching Award,highlightsher commitmenttocreatinginclusiveandforwardthinking educationalenvironments.
Under Barbara’svisionaryleadership,AESAPrep Academyhasthrived with its‘Small-by-Design’ philosophy,ensuring personalized attention thathelps students excelacademicallyand socially. Theschool’scurriculum,accreditedby Cognia/AdvancEdandapprovedbythe NCAA, ismeticulouslydesignedtoprepare students forsuccessinhigher educationand beyond. Recentexpansions,includingtheopeningofthe Elementary School Buildingandthe launchof the AESA CulinaryInstitute,furthershowcase Barbara’sdedication to broadening educational opportunities.
The AESACulinaryInstitute,spearheadedbyChef Aran, exemplifiestheacademy’sinnovativespirit. Drawingfromhisjourneyofovercomingchallenges withfood,ChefAranhascrafted aschool lunch programthatgoesfar beyondnutrition.As afather oftwo,heunderstandstheimportanceofnurturing apositiverelationshipwithfood inchildren.His mission at AESA isnotjustabout servingmeals; it’saboutcultivating acommunitywherefood is integral to physicalandmentalwell-being.Through hisleadership,theCulinary Instituteisredefining how students experiencefood, teachingthemto appreciatethevalueofmindful eatingandensuring theyarenourishedineveryaspectoftheirlives.
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Innovative Education
TexasCannabisClinic
Dr.MatthewBrimberry, MD was one of thefirst certifieddoctors in Texastoprovideaccess to medical cannabis forconditions related to palliativemedicine.Hestarted Texas CannabisClinicin 2020 as a100% virtual telemedicine consultation service, workingwithpatients throughoutthe state. Dr.Brimberry andhisexperienced team of medical marijuanaclinicianstreatpeople of all ageswithalternativehealingmethods through Texas’ CompassionateUse Program.Anyone with aqualifying health condition receives acustomized treatmentplanbasedonthelatest studiesand researchavailablefor medical cannabis. The team expertly navigates thepathfromcertifying you based on yourqualifyingdiagnosis, to the formation of yourpersonalized medicalmarijuanatreatmentplan, andthen connecting youwith astate licensed Texasdispensary.
Dr.Matthew Brimberry
