Hinsdale Living, February 2022

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Welcome to what I find to typically be the coldest month of the Midwestern year. I hope you’re all staying warm and healthy.

As we put together our February issue, we had health and wellness in mind. And with an ongoing pandemic, who better to celebrate than the doctors who are all working to keep us healthy.

Our second annual Premier Doctors feature includes some of the most talented physicians in our area— helping us to keep us healthy, both physically and mentally.

On our cover we have Hinsdale psychologist Dr. Colleen Napleton— otherwise known as a “toddler and baby guru” by many. Napleton recently opened The Center for Balanced Parenthood to help parents as they navigate the difficulties of the pandemic.

Another “supermom” appears in our Mother of Invention story highlighting Hinsdale’s Leslie Danford and her new nutritional food and beverage company geared toward kids (but enjoyed by adults

alike)—Vitaminis.

Rounding out our stories this month, we have Danielle Tuck, president of the Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, and event co-chairs Amity Comiskey, Linda Davis, Kassandra Fisher, and Sheri Videbeck in The Preview. The philanthropic group will host its beloved fundraiser—Tablescapes: Gather— on March 13, and it’s one not to miss. Be sure to read all the details and get your tickets today!

If you’re looking for a new place in town to enjoy a sumptuous meal, Peter and Kate Michael have the perfect restaurant in Dinner Date. Fogo de Chão opened its newest Brazilian churrascaria in Oak Brook this winter and we can’t get enough. Perhaps, it’s your go-to for Valentine’s Day. For Valentine’s Day-inspired looks and gifts for the guys, Lauren DeMaria shares the ones she’s in LOVE with this February in Style and Beauty.

With the snow still outside, I know it can be hard to get motivated and face the frigid weather, so I hope you’ll sit back and take in the photos and good reading ahead. Maybe the inspiring givers and doers in our Living & Giving section will inspire your next cause to support. I hope you enjoy this season of love, no matter who you spend it with.

Warmest Wishes, Kemmie Ryan Kemmie@jwcmedia.com

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Enjoy Valentine’s Day on the lake, but close to home. The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook is hosting a special prix fixe dinner at Piazza on February 14 for you and your valentine. Chef Joshua Karther has carefully curated the holiday menu for two in the intimate dining room overlooking a private lake and the plush wooded grounds of the Hyatt Lodge.

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FEBRUARY 24 – MAY 28 FRIDA: IMMERSIVE DREAM WHERE: Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club, Chicago TICKETS: Starting at $39.99.

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FEBRUARY 25 HEART OF GOLD SILVER JUBILEE WHERE: Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Starting at $225.

Join Misericordia Women’s League for a special 25th anniversary celebration. The evening promises to be “fun and sparkly,” all while guests support Misericordia Home’s 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. heartofgoldbenefit.org

FEBRUARY 26 UNLEASHED 2022!

WHERE: Virtually WHEN: 6 p.m. Virtual VIP

Happy Hour; 7 p.m. Unleashed Event TICKETS: $50 VIP Happy Hour; main event is free.

The Hinsdale Humane Society’s Unleashed fundraiser is back in 2022. This year supporters can celebrate from the comfort of their own home. The event will feature silent and live auction items, adoption and medical stories, special guests, and more.

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MARCH 13 GATHER WHERE: Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosts its annual event—Tablescapes—benefitting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center. Join friends for raffles of coveted luxury handbags, lunch, entertainment, and more. hinsdaleiws.com/gather As we go to press, some of the events listed may have been changed or postponed. With that in mind, we urge you to check the organization’s website to find out whether an event is still taking place, or has been canceled or rescheduled, before attending.

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Charlie Hartley, Carrie Rozich (President of Hinsdale Historical Society) Joseph Craig (opening reception speaker and former Commander of the American Legion Post 250), Sue Rose, and Anne Swenson.

The HINSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s newest exhibit—Remembering Pearl Harbor & WWII, Hinsdale’s War Efforts at Home & Abroad— opened this winter at the Hinsdale History Museum. As the U.S. entered World War II, Hinsdaleans were among the many who stepped up, eagerly serving their country both at home and overseas. Hinsdale was home to almost 1,500 active-duty service members and the civilians who stayed home contributed to a nationally recognized canning organization and scrap metal drives—all to serve the war effort. Hinsdale’s contributions were significant, especially given its population of only 7,836 in 1940. The exhibit features the faces of the locals who served abroad and supported war efforts from the Hinsdale community. The exhibit is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and by appointment. For more information, call 630-789-2600.

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Colleen has always been “the helper,” even from an early age, from her days at Hinsdale Middle School often coaching others through difficulty, to her education journey into psychology, culminating with a doctorate in Psychology. Colleen, who moved back to Hinsdale in 2016 where she lives with Doug Chavez and her son, Jack (6), loves working with parents, LGBTQ+ kids and adults, and children of narcissists.

Colleen truly embodies both town and country as her psychology practices has office locations in Hinsdale and in Chicago’s Gold Coast—growing her team to 10 therapists. During the pandemic, Colleen turned her professional focus to helping parents of young children. She asked herself, “who is taking care of the moms? Moms are always taking care of everything for everyone else!” Colleen’s newest venture, The Center for Balanced Parenthood, was born out of Colleen’s continuing mission of helping others—this time with a focus on helping moms find their village. She wanted other moms to know that they are not alone. The Center’s focus is on “Mommy and Me” play groups and invites parents to ask questions, share their collective knowledge, and connect with others in a similar phase of parenting. Those who know Colleen will tell you she’s both a baby whisperer and a toddler guru—and for good reason! She uses her extensive knowledge of children ages 0-5 and personal and professional experience to help other moms navigate this stressful period of development. “Those first five years are challenging, exhausting and full of transitions. It is too much to try to go through alone.

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Dr. Colleen Napleton seated at The Center for Balanced Parenthood, in a Snakeskin print silk blouse

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Mantra? Always be authentic. The more we keep it real, the more we help one another. This is what humanizes you and impacts others. People like to be around those who make them feel seen, heard, and understood. Best grooming tip? You can train your Dirty hair into only needing one Martini wash per week. That’s the ultimate mom hack for me.

Guilty pleasure? A dirty martini. Favorite foods? Buttered toast with a pinch of salt. Music you love? I can never resist Motown.

Best advice ever given to you? Make a lot of mistakes. Best advice

you’ve given? Wishes don’t make things come true so you have to make things happen. Earliest memory? When I was 2 and a half, I walked four blocks to the beach in Indiana with my younger cousin. This did not go over well with our parents. Even back then, I was driven to do what I wanted to do.

When you wake up, you? Wish I was still sleeping! Before bed, you? Decompress by scrolling Instagram and posting some parenting tips. What’s on your bookshelf? All the parenting books! Mostly Daniel Siegel and Janet Lansbury. You can’t live without?

A therapeutic lightbox. The short days of winter can be brutal. Love to escape to?

Napa. Advice you would give to your younger self? Try not to take things personally. Everyone is going through something.

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IN TOWN Your style is? Relaxed, yet polished. I need to look professional while working with patients, but I also need to be comfortable while chasing around my very busy first grader. My go-to look is a blazer, denim, and sneakers. Can’t leave the house without? A crossbody bag so I can be hands free.

Transportation? Currently loving my Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Driving music? Running around town, I prefer a little silence to reenergize.

Place to eat? We love dining in Elmhurst! Our favorites are Mata Ne, Gia Mia, and Roberto’s. Shop? Sweet William for me and Learning Express for Jack. Best thing about country? The people—everyone is so warm, thoughtful, and happy.

Worst thing about country? There is not much to do after 9 p.m. The perfect day is? Playing with Jack at Burns Field, a walk over to my parents’ home, lunch outside on First Street, and having friends and their children over in the backyard with Doug grilling. We can’t wait for spring!

Your style is? I like to mix it up. I still am a jeans and blazer girl but will throw in a dress for something special. Can’t leave the house without? My phone. I need to stay connected.

Transportation? Uber makes things easier. Driving music? Pretty much anything I know the lyrics to. Don’t mind me while I belt out any Top 40s from the 1960s to 2010s. Place to eat? Gibson’s Italia is our current go-to.

Shop? My favorite shopping areas are Oak Street, Armitage Avenue, and the Southport Corridor. Best thing about Lincoln Park Zoo town? Love the lakefront, the energy, the excitement. Worst thing about town? The crime. The perfect day is? A trip to Lincoln Park Zoo, lunch at RJ Grunts (where I worked in college), and walking along the streets of Lincoln Park with our city friends.

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essica Bank Interlandi has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for two decades at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck. Interlandi watched her mother attend law school and become one of the most well-regarded family law attorneys in the Washington D.C. area, setting in motion her own career aspirations; she never considered a different practice area.

Interlandi was trained as a litigator and successfully advocated for clients at trials and in other contested court proceedings on countless occasions. She observed a pattern over the years, regardless of the outcome: clients almost universally expressed anxiety about litigation stemming from a lack of control over the judicial process and the outcome of their case.

As a result, Interlandi’s clients have increasingly chosen Alternative Dispute Resolution over litigation as a more cost-effective and less adversarial choice to resolve their issues. The final resolution is agreed to by the parties with the help of the mediator to facilitate the process. The attorneys provide legal advice throughout; this involves explaining the law and the potential outcome in court as well as other more creative resolutions which a judge may not be able to order because the law does not provide for them.

Because mediation occurs in a more controlled environment and at a pace dictated by the parties, Interlandi’s clients experience reduced anxiety and uncertainty. In the hands of a skilled mediator and under the guidance of experienced attorneys, both parties are given the opportunity to express their financial and child-related needs and interests and to have them addressed in the resolution.

This is far less likely to occur in court, where the result can be unpredictable, inequitable, or both due to congested court dockets and the constraints of the laws under which judges must operate.

Alternative Dispute Resolution and litigation are radically different methods for resolving family law disputes, but Interlandi believes she is more effective as an attorney in a mediation setting because of her training as a litigator. Courtroom experience is the only way to truly understand the probable outcome in court on a given issue and to use that knowledge in mediation as leverage, to develop strategy or to help a client understand the costs and benefits to taking a certain position. Regardless of the forum, Interlandi’s approach is to develop a strategy informed by the client’s goals.

Interlandi is committed to providing her clients with as much knowledge as possible to allow them to make informed choices.

“I always talk to clients about all options for resolution, and I go through the potential pros and cons with them, including the potential difference in cost and time between mediation and other options,” she says.

Interlandi believes that the most effective family law attorneys are responsive and have a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy.

“It is my job to answer questions and address concerns quickly in plain English. Clients should not be left wondering about their children or financial life and I respond with the timeliness and sensitivity that those issues deserve,” says Interlandi.

The Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP Wheaton office is located at 310 South Country Farm Road, Suite 300. For more information, call 630- 665-5800 or visit sdflaw.com.

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ith 2022 officially underway, Hinsdale’s Leslie Danford can hardly believe how much can change in a year. For her, it included a new home, a new baby, and a new business.

Before the world had shutdown, Danford had accepted a new job with SoftBank-backed OYO Hotels. At the time, she had three young boys and was living in Chicago. Like many working moms, balancing home and work demands was a challenge.

Still, when she was hired for that job, it was an exhilarating opportunity to build a team and business. Then COVID-19 hit. The pandemic wreaked havoc for the hospitality industry, and within a year, Danford’s dream job ended.

“I had never been let go from a job before,” Danford says. “It was a complete shock to me.”

Danford lost her childcare around the same time and found herself like many moms during the pandemic—juggling housework and online schooling for her kids, who were 3, 4, and 6 years old.

There were many moments when she felt completely overwhelmed and wondered what had become of her former life.

“It was during this really tough time that I had this idea for a children’s supplement,” she says. “I found that my kids’ food and drink options were loaded with sugar and generally lacked any nutritional value. With my background in beverage and consumer products, I thought I could develop something for this space.”

With her skillset, as well as being University of Chicago and Harvard MBA-educated, Danford knew she was up for the challenge of solving this wellness puzzle. Her goal was to create an easy-to-serve, fun-to-drink food and beverage brand that also played a functional, positive role in kids’ health and development.

In just a few months time (nine to be exact), Danford brought Vitaminis (pronounced “VIE-TUH-MIN-EES”) to market. As a 2.5-ounce liquid shot, Vitaminis Immune Support boosts immune systems with a kid-approved orange-pineapple taste. With a focus on whole food nutrition, Vitaminis delivers immune supportive minerals and nutrients without resorting to gummies, pills, or powders. The product is high in Vitamin C, Zinc, and Magnesium.

“I feel like we finally have an alternative to the sugar-filled, low-quality products that were already on our store shelves,” says Danford. “Vitaminis Immune Support is also flexible for how you want to use it—at breakfast, in a lunch box, or as an after-school snack.”

Danford wasn’t surprised to see Vitaminis take off with kids because of the praise she received from moms and families who served as part of her focus groups.

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community have been so supportive of our launch, always making their children available for taste tests when I needed them,” she says. “But what I didn’t expect was the number of adults who were working Vitaminis into their own healthy routines. We received a number of product reviews where parents said they were taking Vitaminis to boost their own immune systems, too.”

Having worked in corporate America for many years, no one was too surprised to see Danford dip her toes into entrepreneurial waters.

“I had always thought about launching my own company,” she says. “My mom said she knew that I had starting a business in me, reminding me that when I was 7—I sold my artwork on the street corner.”

Danford doesn’t want anyone to think that founding a business was all smooth sailing. In fact, in the midst of moving to the suburbs and starting Vitaminis, she found out she was pregnant with her fourth baby—a little girl! But her long career in the beverage and consumer packages industry did provide her with a network of able experts.

“Most people would think a pandemic would be a terrible time to launch a brand, but the upside was that there were a lot of really talented people with some time on their hands who were more than willing to weigh in on things when I asked,” she explains. “Even though I’m mostly a one-woman show with Vitaminis, there have definitely been areas where I’ve needed the help of someone who does this for a living. But I’m still a little amazed at how quickly this all came together.”

Today, Vitaminis Immune Support Shots are available on the company’s website as well as Amazon. Part of Danford’s plans for the near future include getting Vitaminis on store shelves across the country. The opportunities for a brand like Vitaminis—in a culture that craves wellness—seem to be endless.

“I’m currently working on a second beverage that targets gut health. I’m always on the lookout for minor health concerns or opportunities that can be addressed with a fortified food or beverage from Vitaminis,” Danford says. “I could never have predicted what 2021 would have in store for my family and me, so I’m really excited to see how things unfold in the new year.”

To learn more about Vitaminis or to purchase some for your family, visit vitaminisbrand.com or follow them on social @vitaminisbrand.

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ur health and wellness, and that of our loved ones, continues to be top of mind as the COVID-19 health care crisis enters its third year of dominating the world stage. At the same time, it is important to attend to other health issues that have arisen, or that we may have been neglecting. Fortunately for our communities, we have some of the finest physicians, surgeons, and health care specialists right here in our midst. Please join us in celebrating some of the area’s most accomplished doctors and all that they bring to the villages we call home. This annual feature showcases Hinsdale’s premier doctors across a variety of specialties—from oncology and plastic surgery to dental, orthopedic, and mental health. The physicians featured here are dedicated to keeping us all safe, healthy, and happy. As we move into 2022 and look ahead to a brighter future, there has never been a better time to say thank you for all that they do.

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This feature was greeted enthusiastically by the health care community and will be a recurring annual series. If you like what you see in these pages and would like to recommend an outstanding physician for our 2023 feature, please contact us at features@hinsdalelivingmag.com.

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PARIK S. SHARMA, MD, MPH RUSH ARRHYTHMIA CENTER

SPECIALTY: Cardiology – Electrophysiology EDUCATION: MBBS, Medicine and Surgery, K. J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai, India; MPH, Public Health with Epidemiology major, School of Public Health, UTHSC, Houston, Texas; Residency, Internal Medicine, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; Cardiology Fellowship; Chief Cardiology Fellow, Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA; Electrophysiology fellowship, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia DISTINCTIONS: Associate Professor, Rush Medical College; Junior Faculty/ Chief Medical Resident/ Academic Hospitalist, Department Of Internal Medicine, Lankenau Hospital/Thomas Jefferson University, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Dr. Parik S. Sharma is an electrophysiologist, the Chief for the Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology, and the Director of The Rush Arrhythmia Center at Rush University Medical Center. He has a distinguished career treating complex cardiac cases that deal with the rhythm of the heart. In particular, he is very active in electrophysiology, a specialty of cardiac care. While still a relatively new field, electrophysiology has come a long way in a short time with medical therapies and/or surgeries for electrophysiological issues, offering some patients treatment options that don’t require long-term care. Dr. Sharma is very active in electrophysiology clinical trials that take place at Rush, testing and evaluating the results of new therapies to ensure that his patients are given the best treatment option for their specific cardiac issue. “I take every patient and their outcome very personally,” Dr. Sharma says. “There are personal reasons why I got into this field, and I see a family member in every patient that I care for. It’s important for me to ensure that they have the best experience and receive the best treatment for the cardiac rhythm disorder they are experiencing.” As an academic medical institution, Rush often has access to new and cutting-edge treatment options that are not offered in many clinical settings. “We put our patients first in every decision we make, and do what is in the patient’s best interest to provide them the highest level of care so that we can impact how they feel and improve their quality of life.”

Rush Arrhythmia Center is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook. For more information, call 630-7241300 or visit rush.edu.

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GINA PONGETTI ANGELETTI, MPT, MA, BA, CSCS, ART-CERT ACHIEVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS MEDICINE EDUCATION: BA, Communication and MPT, Physical Therapy, Marquette University; MA, Health Communications, Michigan State University

Gina Pongetti Angeletti, owner and physical therapist at Achieve Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is recognized for her impactful work with Olympians, world champions, NCAA medalists, and a plethora of other elite amateur athletes. Her expertise in the performing arts, including gymnastics, dance, and figure skating is cited and sought after both internationally and locally. After her gymnastics career ended, Angeletti vowed to not only make the sport a safer place as a treating professional but to educate medical peers on treatment, diagnosis, and biomechanics. In addition, her work with endurance sport and Ironman race athletes has spanned more than 20 years, making Achieve an endurance sports hub for treatment. Recently, Angeletti has made significant impact with her work with SafeSport across the country, with a goal of making gymnastics and athletics a safer place both physically and mentally. Working with Broadway theater and touring artists is another passion of hers. Locally, her staff manages more than 40 local clubs and sports organizations, combining injury prevention, on-site treatment, and full team medical management.

Achieve uses a team-centered approach, with other wellness peers, to offer a combination of manual therapy skills, strength, biomechanics, and return to activity as well. “An athlete can be any age and any skill level,” says Angeletti. “What is most important is care in the recovery process—physically, mentally, and emotionally.”

Achieve Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is located at 6300 Kingery Highway, Suite 204, in Willowbrook, with additional locations in Naperville, Woodridge, and Chicago. For more information, call 630-891-3980 or visit achieveorthosports.com.

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GRETCHEN A. BOULES, PSYD

BOULES CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, PLLC SPECIALTY: Clinical Psychologist and Prescribing Psychologist EDUCATION: BA, Loyola University of Chicago; MA and PsyD, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; pre-doctoral internship, State University of New York at Buffalo; MSCP, Alliant International University/California School of Professional Psychology; Certificate in Biological Sciences, Northwestern University; Prescribing Psychology fellowship, AMITA Health Systems DISTSINCTIONS: 5th Licensed Prescribing Psychologist in the State of Illinois; Board Member and Secretary for the Illinois Association for Prescribing Psychologists; Program Manager for the Prescribing Psychology Fellowship at AMITA Health Systems; Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider, BC-TMH

Dr. Gretchen Boules is both a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Prescribing Psychologist, with more than 25 years in private practice. As Founder, President, and CEO of Boules Clinical Psychology Group, PLLC, Dr. Boules has harnessed her diverse mental health background to develop her unique, boutique style practice, which offers psychotherapy, medication consultation, in-office and telemental health services, and yoga. “It is the relationship that heals, and individuals and couples receive highly personalized attention,” says Dr. Boules, whose resume includes work in various settings: acute inpatient and outpatient hospitals, substance abuse programs, community mental health, and university counseling centers. Dr. Boules and her team treat patients with various mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and those suffering from grief and loss.

We also offer neuropsychological evaluations, bariatric evaluations, stress management therapy, marital therapy and divorce recovery. “Our seasoned practitioners offer a compassionate and private setting for patients to tap into their natural ability to heal,” she says. “The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of mental health issues and many individuals have met their stress thresholds with devastating results.” Dr. Boules and her team are on the front lines helping those who are experiencing high anxiety, panic, depression, substance abuse, and marital difficulties.

Boules Clinical Psychology Group, PLLC is located at 200 S. Frontage Road, Suite 324, in Burr Ridge. For more information, call 630-321-9809 or visit boulespsychologygroup.com, or drgretchenboules.com.

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TRIPTI BURT, MD; NEENA WILL, MD

BURT & WILL PLASTIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGY SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery and Dermatology EDUCATION: BA, Northwestern University; MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine; general surgery residency at University of Texas; plastic surgery residency at University of North Carolina; fellow of American College of Surgeons; board-certified with The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery (Dr. Tripti Burt), BA, University of Pennsylvania; MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine; general surgery internship at Loyola University Medical Center; Otolaryngoloy-Head and Neck surgery residency, Loyola University Medical Center; facial plastic surgery fellowship at Mangat-Kuy Plastic Surgery Center; board-certified with The American Board of Otolaryngology and The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Dr. Neena Will) AWARDS/HONORS: Chief Resident, the highest honor for a residency program (Dr. Tripti Burt); Alpha Omega Alpha, the highest award for top 1 percent of graduating medical students, The University of Nebraska College of Medicine, (Dr. Neena Will)

As sisters, Drs. Tripti Burt and Neena Will have always held a strong bond. Daughters of an orthopedic surgeon, they have expanded their sisterhood into their medical practice as partners in plastic surgery. Both share philosophies in patient approach and work to truly “understand what their patients desire to ensure best results.” Offering a female perspective, the physicians empathize with their patients as women and mothers. They realize that, “developing a relationship with our patients clearly improves the outcome of their procedures.” With two plastic surgeons, a dermatologist, and medical spa, their unique full-service practice fosters physician collaboration and a best-in-class patient experience. Patients have comfort in their care, knowing that they will receive natural results through their modern, age-defying approach. Both are passionate about restoring confidence in their patients by offering the latest in non-surgical and surgical options for facial, breast, and body rejuvenation. Drs. Burt and Will are able to work as a team, both in clinic and the operating room, providing patients the opportunity to undergo multiple procedures like minimally-invasive brow lifts and VaserTM Liposuction. From the first welcoming smile at reception, a personal call from your physician after surgery, and each follow-up appointment during recovery, the team at Burt & Will Plastic Surgery and Dermatology are sure to make you feel like family.

Burt & Will Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is located at 6860 N. Frontage Rd, Suite C, in Burr Ridge. For more information, call 815267-0231 or visit burtplasticsurgery.com.

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KIRAN DHILLON, MD KIRAN LIFE

SPECIALTY: Integrative Medicine and Aesthetics EDUCATION: MD, St. Louis University; extensive training in infectious diseases and integrative medicine training, Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine; double board-certified, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

Kiran Life founder Dr. Kiran Dhillon specializes in the most scientifically advanced integrative medicine services along with state-of-the-art, evidencebased aesthetic technologies. “As we emerge from the pandemic it has become more and more evident that overall health and wellness is what protects us the most,” says Dr. Dhillon, who has been in private practice for the past 15 years. “I have been able to earn the trust and respect of my peers and my patients through compassion and providing the best possible care to each individual. Even though they may have the same concerns as other clients, each person requires an individual approach to help them.” The caring staff at Kiran Life believe optimal health is not a destination but a journey to achieve physical and emotional health—bringing their background in medical science and alternative treatments—along with cutting edge science of lasers and stem cells—to preserve, replenish, regenerate, and rejuvenate you inside out.

Kiran Life is located at 1S072 Luther Avenue in Lombard. For more information, call 630-576-0550 or visit kiranlife.com.

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STEPHANIE BAYERS, MD; JORDAN C. CARQUEVILLE, MD DERM INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

SPECIALTY: Medical, Cosmetic, Surgical Dermatology EDUCATION: Undergraduate, Washington University, St. Louis; MD, Rush University College of Medicine; residency (Chief Resident), Dermatology, Stroger Hospital of Cook County; fellowship, Dermatopathology, UCLA; private practice, Cosmetic Dermatology, Los Angeles; fellowship, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Spokane, Washington; triple board-certified (Dr. Jordan Carqueville); Undergraduate, Washington University, St. Louis; MD, University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, Florida; residency, Dermatology (Chief Resident), UT Southwestern; research year, Pediatric Dermatology, Northwestern University (Dr. Stephanie Bayers) AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS: Top Doc in Chicago Magazine (2021-2022); Best Cosmetic Dermatologist (2018-2021); President, Chicago Dermatological Society; member: American Academy of Dermatology; American Society of Dermatologic Surgery; American Society of Dermatopathology; American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (Dr. Jordan C. Carqueville)

At the Derm Institute of Chicago, Drs. Carqueville and Bayers prioritize the whole health of their patients, offering a comprehensive practice of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. “We pride ourselves on delivering the best results possible through expert care and state-of-the-art treatment,” says Founder and Medical Director Dr. Carqueville, who specializes in skin cancer surgery, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic rejuvenation. “Passion for my patients continues to drive me to keep learning new techniques to bring to our practice.” Dr. Bayers has a special interest in family dermatology. She completed a year of research in pediatric dermatology, and is an expert in phototherapy for psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. “I prioritize taking a patient-centered approach,” she says. “I give our patients autonomy in deciding which treatment option is best for them to achieve safe and successful results.” The Derm Institute is 100 percent physician-owned, comprised of premier skin care experts and surgeons dedicated to continuing their education and refining their skills to offer the highest quality of health care for the whole skin— with access and expertise in the latest treatments and technology.

Derm Institute of Chicago is located at 920 North York Road, Suite 100, in Hinsdale, and at 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1425, in Chicago. For more information, call 312-319-1978 or visit dermic.com.

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JENNIFER FROEMEL, LCPC, CMHIMP INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PARTNERS, LLC SPECIALTY: Mental Health Counseling EDUCATION: MA, Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University AWARDS/ DISTINCTIONS: Distinguished Service award from Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association; Chair Liaison of the Illinois Counseling Association Insurance Taskforce; Advisory Board member at Adler University; past-President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association

Jennifer Froemel has been in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 1999, and the Founder/Owner of Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC since 2014. “I believe strongly in an integrative approach to mental and physical wellness,” says Froemel. “I operate in consultative ways with medical, alternative, and spiritual practitioners to ensure a holistic approach to impact improved client wellness.” Her practice offers a blend of approaches and services to adults, couples, youth, and families to treat issues ranging from trauma, anxiety, and depression to eating disorders, sexual addiction, and bipolar disorder. Froemel’s extensive experience includes serving in a supervisory capacity as a bilingual mental health clinician in residential community mental health settings, hospitals, and clinics; teaching as adjunct faculty at DeVry University; and serving as a field placement supervisor for Masters’ level students at numerous Chicago-area universities for the past 20 years. “I am also very passionate about ensuring quality mental health care is available to all people,” says Froemel, who has worked with diverse populations, including African-Americans, LatinX, the impoverished, and LGBTQIA. Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC, is located at 715 Lake Street, Suite 800, in Oak Park. For more information, call 312-343-7400 or visit innovativecounselingpartners.com.

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JESSIE CHEUNG, MD, FAAD CHEUNG AESTHETICS & WELLNESS SPECIALTY: Board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Aesthetics and Anti-Aging EDUCATION: MD, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, AOA Honor Society, Brooklyn, NY; Dermatology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago; Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship, JUVA Skin & Laser Center, New York, NY DISTINCTIONS: Expert Consultant, Instructor, Speaker, and Key Opinion Leader for global aesthetics, threads, fillers, lasers, and stem cells: MINT PDO Threads, Merz Aesthetics, Fotona Laser; named Top Injector by Chicago Magazine, November 2020

Dr. Jessie Cheung has found that our collective pandemic experience has made her skills more sought after than ever. She founded her cosmetic dermatology practice with a mission to treat more than just her patients’ skin—and that is all the more true now. “External beauty is interconnected to internal wellness, which includes hormone optimization, sexual health, and confidence,” she says. The mantra at Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness is “look better, feel better, perform better.” Dr. Cheung and her team pride themselves on using the latest and best techniques and equipment; her current favorite is thread lifting, which delivers state-of-the-art results and Zoom-ready faces. But, she explains, “Looking better isn’t enough; it’s also about feeling better, losing excess weight, and boosting energy and libido.”

Dr. Cheung’s wellness program does a deep dive into patients’ levels of hormones, vitamins, and nutrients and prescribes treatments to achieve proper balance. She helps patients perform better with stem cell and laser procedures for sexual rejuvenation and health—treating patients from across the globe. “My art is born from my unique experience, and I have found that confidence is sexy” adds Dr. Cheung, who is frequently quoted in national health and beauty magazines and sought after by leading cosmetic injectable, thread, and laser companies to speak and train at cosmetic symposiums worldwide.

Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness is located at 545 Plainfield Road, Suite B, in Willowbrook, 520 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, in Chicago, and 150 Broadway, Suite 1100, in New York City. For more information, call 630-455-0140, email hello@drjessiecheung.com, or visit drjessiecheung.com.

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MEAGHAN BOSTON DALY, MD HARPER HEALTH HINSDALE

SPECIALTY: Concierge Internal Medicine EDUCATION: BA, Cornell University; MD, Tufts University School of Medicine; residency training, Northwestern School of Medicine AWARDS: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Dr. Meaghan Boston Daly, a concierge internal medicine doctor with Harper Health Hinsdale, says being a great physician is more than just knowing the latest and greatest medical treatments. If you have ever found yourself in a doctor’s office with the feeling that they don’t really know you at all, or that you’ve been rushed through a brief appointment only to feel more confused than when you started, Harper Health offers an alternative. “At Harper Health, each patient is treated like a member of my family. In the increasingly impersonal medical environment, I aim to restore the old-fashioned doctor-patient relationship and treat each patient with trust and respect,” says Dr. Daly, who is a board-certified, internal medicine physician with commitment to excellence and more than a decade of experience. Harper Health is a concierge, membershipbased practice that focuses on quality over quantity, keeping the panel of patients small. “Especially over the past year during the pandemic, there have been so many questions about COVID exposure, testing, prevention, treatment, vaccination, etc.,” she says. “My patients can easily contact me and get guidance quickly and thoughtfully. Members of Harper Health are provided with premium access, quality, and personalized primary care that you won’t get at any other office.”

Harper Health Hinsdale is located at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 310, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 855-947-7371, email info@harper-health.com, or visit harper-health.com.

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PETER D. GELDNER, MD THE GELDNER CENTER

SPECIALTY: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (emphasis in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery) EDUCATION: BA, Johns Hopkins University; MD, University of Wisconsin; General Surgery, University of Chicago; Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit; Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas AWARDS/HONORS/DISTINCTIONS: Clinical Faculty, University of Illinois and University of Chicago; Castle Connolly, America’s Top Surgeons; Marquis “Who’s Who” Lifetime Achievement Award; RealSelf Top contributor, Verified Doctor; US News and World Report, Top Plastic Surgeons; media appearances include ABC, Fox News, NBC, WGN, Chicago Tribune, Life and Style Weekly, The Learning Channel, The Jenny Jones Show, Larry King Live Radio, WebMD Radio, New Beauty Instagram Live, and Allergan Instagram Live.

Reputations are built over time, with effort, creativity—and ultimately—results. When Dr. Peter Geldner began his practice, most of his work dealt with complex reconstructive surgeries. “The questions were always how to formulate a unique solution for each patient based on their needs, desires, and limitations, available tissues, and a creative use of surgical options,” he says. “My cosmetic practice rapidly grew in an organic fashion. Patients sought me out since I didn’t apply a cookie cutter approach, instead treating each patient in a holistic fashion.” Dr. Geldner constantly evaluates his own outcomes to refine his patients’ options with surgical as well as nonsurgical treatments. New devices and techniques may represent substantial advancements in the art and science of plastic surgery; conversely, without close review, they may simply represent hype.

“Only critical evaluation allows us to choose which new devices and techniques work and which do not. Consultations focus on a candid discussion of the patient’s desires, health, options, and individualized risks,” says Dr. Geldner. “We jointly create a plan for success. Intraoperative and postoperative care is vitally important.

Experience and critical thought have taught me not to dismiss patient concerns. I realize that for each patient, the subjective outcome of our care far exceeds an objective evaluation of the results.” That’s why he continues to surround himself with nurses and estheticians who share his vision. “What we do for our patients has tremendous importance in their lives,” he adds. “We offer the options to look better, feel better, and live better.”

The Geldner Center is located at 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1345, in Chicago, and at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 315, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 312981-4440 (Chicago) or 630-315-5699 (Hinsdale) or visit mygeldnercenter.com.

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KEVIN KERN, DO

VEIN CLINICS OF AMERICA SPECIALTY: Board-certified Emergency Medicine and Procedural Skills EDUCATION: DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; residency, Cook County Hospital

As attending physician for Vein Clinics of America at the Oakbrook clinic, Dr. Kevin Kern combines his surgical experience with a specialized knowledge of vein disease to offer patients best-in-class treatments that result in healthier legs. He treats conditions ranging from the smallest of spider veins to the largest varicose veins. “I love helping people change their lives by alleviating pain and swelling ranging from mild to intolerable,” says Dr. Kern, who has extensive training and specializes in phlebology, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, and thermal ablation.

Dr. Kern is committed to delivering the highest quality care with compassion. “We treat every person as if we were treating members of our own families and make sure that people receiving procedures are well informed of what will occur, next steps, and what to anticipate upon leaving the clinic,” he says. Prior to joining Vein Clinics of America, Dr. Kern held the position of emergency medicine attending physician at some of the largest hospitals in the Chicago area, including Cook County Hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, and Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center. “It is a true joy to meet with people after treatment who feel as if they have a new lease on life and can wear shorts and skirts again in the absence of their unsightly varicose veins,” adds Dr. Kern.

Vein Clinics of America is located at 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 720, in Oakbrook Terrace. For more information, call 630-571-0055 or visit veinclinics.com.

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DR. SAMYUKTA KOPPULA PRAANA CENTER FOR ASTHMA AND ALLERGY

SPECIALTY: Allergy and Immunology EDUCATION: residency, Internal Medicine, Grant Hospital, Chicago: fellowship, Allergy and Immunology, Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center, Chicago; board-certified, Allergy and Immunology; Certification in Management, Kellogg School of Management AWARD: Alan Feinberg Award for Research on Eosinophils

Dr. Samyukta Koppula approaches medicine both as an art form and rooted in science. “I take my inspiration from people like Steve Jobs, whose focus on design; and Elon Musk, whose focus on the fundamental principles of science and technology; are legendary,” says Dr. Koppula. Design is important, not just the physical space, but the interface with our staff and ease of use of our treatments and services. At Praana Center, treatments are tailored to get the best outcomes based on individual and family traits of compliance, proximity, time constraints, genetics, and other factors. The center provides comprehensive stateof-the-art care in allergic and immunologic disorders for children and adults, including allergies, rhinitis, bronchial asthma, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, drug and food allergies, food sensitivity, eczema, contact dermatitis, hives, skin rashes, unexplained abdominal pain, and others. “We don’t just manage symptoms, but focus on mitigating disease progression. For allergies, we try to alter the direction of the ‘allergic march’ to one of tolerance,” explains Dr. Koppula, whose center is at the forefront of technology, using innovative biological treatments like Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra, and Dupixent. By applying her knowledge both as an internist and a specialist in asthma, allergy, and immunology, remaining committed to new technology, and utilizing the latest medicines to treat immune disease, Dr. Koppula achieves the best results for those under her care.

Praana Center for Asthma and Allergy is located at 6857 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook. For more information, call 630-323-8800 or visit drsamkoppula.com.

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ROHINI MATHRANI, DDS SPRING ORTHODONTICS

SPECIALTY: Orthodontics EDUCATION: BA, Northwestern University; DDS, MS, and Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, Orthodontics Advanced Specialty Training Program, University of Illinois at Chicago; AWARDS/HONORS: Recently elected as a Board Member for the Western Springs Business Association

Spring Orthodontics offers braces and Invisalign to both children and adults. “I founded Spring Orthodontics in 2018 because I wanted a modern, fresh approach to orthodontics that included highquality results and excellent customer service while incorporating the latest technological advances to help my patients achieve their best smile.” In their welcoming, contemporary space, Dr. Rohini Mathrani and her team provide patients of all ages with a wide range of orthodontic treatments and services.

Initial exams (including diagnostic x-rays, photos, and a treatment discussion) are always free of charge. “I believe orthodontics is a journey that the patient and the doctor take together, starting from the beginning,” says Dr. Mathrani, who grew up in the Western Suburbs and returned to open Spring Orthodontics after completing her orthodontic training and working in dental practices in Manhattan. Each patient’s records are thoroughly analyzed to create a customized treatment plan. Excellent communication is provided throughout the journey to make sure patients’ treatment goals are being met in a timely manner. “We are a boutique practice that takes pride and joy in getting to know our patients and developing a rapport with them,” Dr. Mathrani adds. “We also support our patients by sponsoring their schools and strongly believe in giving back to our community.”

Spring Orthodontics is located at 800 Hillgrove Avenue, Suite 200, in Western Springs. For more information, call 708-505-2525 or visit westernspringsorthodontist.com.

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DANA MCQUEEN, MD, MAS

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE’S CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE AND FERTILITY SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility EDUCATION: BA, University of California, Berkeley; MD, University of California, Irvine;MAS, University of California, San Diego; residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago; fellowship, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, University of Illinois Chicago; fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Northwestern University AWARDS/HONORS: Board-certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Vice Chair of Early Pregnancy, American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM); Prize paper, ASRM Early Pregnancy Special Interest Group (2019 and 2020)

Dr. Dana McQueen is a reproductive endocrinologist at the University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility. Dr. McQueen, who opened the Hinsdale location this year, specializes in infertility, fertility preservation, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She understands that your experience building a family is deeply personal and reaches every part of your health and your life. “I work with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet their individual goals,” says Dr. McQueen, whose passion for infertility research has provided her the opportunity to present her research nationally and internationally. “This is why being part of an academic medical institution like UChicago Medicine is a great benefit for our patients. The combination of research and clinical expertise ensures that we are providing the most comprehensive and collaborative care possible.”

University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility is located at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 106, in Hinsdale. For more information call 888-824-0200 or visit UchicagoMedicine.org/Hinsdale.

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SANDRA VALAITIS, MD; SHILPA IYER, MD UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE UROGYNECOLOGY

SPECIALTY: Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery EDUCATION: MD, University of Chicago; residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago; fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, St. George’s Hospital, London (Dr. Sandra Valaitis).

MD, University of Illinois, with concurrent MPH in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology; residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago/ North Shore, (Dr. Shilpa Iyer)

Dr. Sandra Valaitis and Dr. Shilpa Iyer are board-certified, fellowship-trained urogynecologists who care for women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and overactive bladder symptoms at UChicago Medicine – Hinsdale. They also treat women with complex pelvic floor disorders including fistula and mesh complications. According to Drs. Valaitis and Iyer, these conditions often cause great discomfort and embarrassment, keeping many of their patients from participating in activities they enjoy. As people age, these problems can become more common and can lead to isolation. The doctors use a personalized approach to evaluate and treat pelvic floor disorders in the least invasive and most comfortable way possible, while providing exceptional care and helping patients find the symptom relief they need to return to their normal activities and quality of life. Drs. Valaitis and Iyer also participate in clinical research to keep abreast of the most up-to-date information and provide the most advanced care. They perform surgery at many area hospitals including Hinsdale Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Palos Hospital, and on their main campus, located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

University of Chicago Medicine Urogynecology is located at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 106 in Hinsdale, 888-824-0200, uchicagomedicine.org/hinsdale.

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DR. CARA VANWORMER-HARTMAN, DC, DABCI, DACBN, IFMCP THERAPEUTIC HEALTH

SPECIALTY: Functional Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine EDUCATION: Magna Cum Laude, National University of Health Sciences; Certified, NeuroEmotional Techinque DESIGNATIONS: Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner; Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists; Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Nutritionists

“Therapeutic Health is the medicine of Why?,” says Dr. Cara VanWormer-Hartman, Founder and Chiropractic Internist at Therapeutic Health. “We utilize functional medicine and chiropractic care in a comprehensive way to get to the root problem of your health concerns.” With chronic issues on the rise, Dr. Hartman is seeing more and more patients that aren’t getting answers to why they’re feeling the way they are. Therapeutic Health addresses the physical components of pain through chiropractic care, the emotional components through NeuroEmotional Technique, and the physiological components through comprehensive laboratory assessments, nutritional analysis, dietary education, and heavy metal and detoxification investigation. The team determines the root cause and treats all forms of gastrointestinal and digestive complaints, and they are also trained in IV therapy, bioidentical hormones, and peptides. “I think in today’s environment there needs to be a stronger focus on staying healthy and taking responsibility for underlying health risks, and we’ve seen an influx of patients doing just that,” says Dr. Hartman. The clinic’s growth has led to the development of a new, state-ofthe-art functional medical center at 110 E. Ogden Avenue in Hinsdale and is set to open next summer. “This new clinic represents 21st Century medicine and the direction our health care system is headed,” she adds. “It encourages an atmosphere of healing for the entire family and offers services all ages will benefit from. This is a clinic of answers.”

Therapeutic Health is located at 230 E. Odgen Avenue, Suite B, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-537-0758 or visit therapeutic-health.com, or on Instagram @therapeutichealth.

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MATTHEW E. VOGT, MD

THE SPORTS MEDICINE AND REGENERATIVE THERAPEUTICS INSTITUTE – SMART SPECIALTY: Sports Medicine, Interventional Orthopedic Medicine EDUCATION: BA, St. Louis University; MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine; residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky; residency, Family Medicine, Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign-Urbana; fellowship, Sports Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge

Dr. Matthew E. Vogt has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. His first experience out of surgical internship was serving as a Naval Flight Surgeon for both Navy and Marine Corps helicopter squadrons on the West Coast and overseas. “Serving the men and women of our armed forces is a highlight of my career, and still value caring for our veterans at the SMaRT Institute.” Dr. Vogt has since dedicated his career to the non-operative management of orthopedic conditions. He practices interventional orthopedics, a relatively new specialty in which the patient’s own biological tissue can be injected under guidance to the specific area of injury. This helps to reduce pain and promote healing of common orthopedic conditions. Common injuries treated include osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder; tendon injuries (rotator cuff of the shoulder); golf and tennis elbow; Achilles tendon injuries; and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Vogt also specializes in Extracorpeal Pulse Activation Therapy and Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy, which treats the soft tissue in order to reduce pain and hasten return to function.” Additionally, SMaRT Institute is the first clinic in Chicago to utilize Extracorpeal Magnetotransduction Technology which has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation. “My passion in medicine is to help my patients heal in a safe effective manner while at the same time avoiding the risk of surgery whenever possible,” adds Dr. Vogt. “It’s an exciting time right now and it’s only the beginning. I love my job!”

The SMaRT Institute is located at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-922-5071 or visit thesmartinst.com.

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DR. SHANTELLE WHITEHEAD DR. SHANTELLE AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.

SPECIALTY: Clinical Psychology EDUCATION: BA, University of Michigan; MA/PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology; Post-Baccalaureate Certification, Sports Psychology, California Southern University; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certification – Training Level I & II

Dr. Shantelle Whitehead founded her mental health practice with a mission to meet the needs of the community through the provision of individualized care, diverse treatment options, and development of interventions to address emerging mental health trends. Her practice offers individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy along with parental consultation and parenting “boot camps,” sport psychology, and workshops on a variety of mental health topics. Passionate about providing the highest standard of care, Dr. Whitehead diligently studies the latest research to utilize when both choosing interventions for her clients and consulting on every case within the practice.

“Viewing each client as unique, we use a variety of techniques and consistent feedback to tailor each treatment and ultimately achieve the most efficient path to meeting a client’s goals,” explained Dr. Whitehead. She added that, due to every clinician having different specialties, the practice treats all ages and diagnoses—something that is more important than ever at this time. “When I saw the pandemic’s negative impact on the mental health of both adults and children,” said Dr. Whitehead, “I knew that developing a practice where everyone could access effective treatments was not only needed, but vital to the healing and health of our community.”

Dr. Shantelle and Associates, Ltd is located at 136 Burlington Avenue in Clarendon Hills, and at 552 South Washington Street, Suite 115, in Naperville. For more information, call 312-924-1884 or visit drshantelleandassociates.com.

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SPECIALTY: Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry EDUCATION: BA, Augustana College (2002); BSD, University of Illinois at Chicago (2004); DDS, University of Illinois at Chicago (2006); general practice residency certificate, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (2007) DISTINCTIONS: Board of Directors, AES-Leaders in TMD, Occlusion, and Comprehensive Care; active member, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Adam R. Winckler has spent his entire career in dentistry, always striving to answer the question of “why?” It’s not just what happened or how it happened, but Dr. Winckler knows the importance of understanding why. “Why did that cavity end up there? Why did that tooth break? Why do my teeth look like this? Why does my jaw hurt?” he says. “The pursuit of these answers led me to spend many hundreds of hours in post-graduate education and study groups.” This advanced analysis and education allows him to identify, diagnose, and treat some of the most complex restorative dentistry cases, in addition to other conditions like Sleep Apnea and Temporomandibular Joint Disfunction (TMJ). Now, as a result of the pandemic, Dr. Winckler sees two phenomena emerging: Added stress resulting in an increase in cracked teeth, pain from clenching, and TMJ; and, an uptick in patients requesting esthetic services such as veneers, whitening, or Invisalign. “We have been happy to help people achieve their dream smile this year,” says Dr. Winckler, who is dedicated, above all, to developing trusting, lasting relationships with patients and all members of the dental community. “Maintaining our relationships and exceeding expectations has allowed our practice to grow throughout the pandemic.”

Adam R. Winckler, DDS is located at 950 York Road, Suite 100, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630655-8815, email info@hinsdaledentist.com, or visit hinsdaledentist.com.

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Dr. Cara VanWomer-Hartman, DC, DABCI, DACBN, IFMCP, Therapeutic Health, 630-537-0758, therapeutic-health.com, Instagram: @therapeutichealth

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he Hinsdale Auxiliary’s signature fundraiser, Tablescapes, which benefits the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, is themed “Gather,” and will take place March 13 to support the Angel Harvey Family Health Center. For the past 20 years, Tablescapes has gathered Hinsdale Auxiliary members to carefully curate tables and vignettes with a variety of elements that will be up for raffle. Groups of friends and supporters are anticipated to attend for lunch and boutique shopping, along with both live and silent auctions. There will also be a grand raffle including Heritage Bikes and spring’s most coveted luxury handbags. The event will be emceed by WGN-TV news anchor Ben Bradley.

Join this year’s Tablescapes with Hinsdale Auxiliary president, Danielle Tuck, and co-chairs, Amity Comiskey, Linda Davis, Kassandra Fisher, and Sheri Videbeck.

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here may be a temptation to assume that if you’ve experienced the Bacchanalian thrill of gorging, like a Gilded Age robber baron, on an allyou-can-eat feast of skewered meats at one Brazilian churrascaria, you’ve pretty much experienced them all.

Maybe you’ve already done the math and come to the conclusion that consuming endless waves of baconwrapped filet mignon, pork ribs, and cheese bread runs slightly counter to that new gym membership you just secured.

Or that the scientifically verified odds of stopping short and ordering only a single caipirinha cocktail—rather than two or three—is roughly 4,796,742-to-1.

To which we can say, we sympathize.

We really do. (We’ve been right there with you, even though we have enough self-control to banish those unruly thoughts before they ever take root.) But honestly, if you’re still asking yourself those questions, it’s clear that you’ve yet to visit the new Fogo de Chão in Oak

Brook, which introduces a slew of clever new twists on the traditional churrascaria experience.

Maybe you know the general process already? Most stateside churrascarias (the word churrasco means “barbecue” in Portuguese) adhere to a similar template.

While diners graze on a sprawling cold buffet of meats, cheeses, and veggies, various cuts of beef, chicken, pork, and lamb are slowly roasted over an open fire.

Roaming bands of gauchos (a term synonymous with Brazil’s legendary horsemen and cowhands who were known to cook over an open fire) grab those glorious skewers and begin doling out slices to everyone in sight.

Diners who choose to partake in what Fogo calls its endless “Churrasco Experience” are each given a dual-sided disk. Flip that token to green and you’re ostensibly telling servers, “Come hither and slice me off a little bit of what you’ve got there.” Red, by contrast, indicates one of two things: A) I need a break because I have enough meat on my plate to feed a

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DINNER DATE family of eight or B) I’m done eating because I’ve grown three pant sizes in the last 90 minutes.

We won’t deign to get into a debate— these things can get real heated—over what we consider to be Fogo’s best cuts, other than to say its beef options run gamut from bacon-wrapped filets and Flintstonesized beef ribs to two personal favorites: a intensely flavorful bottom sirloin and Brazil’s iconic fat-fringed Picanha top sirloin cut. Just make sure to save room for the house’s chicken legs (marinated in beer and brandy) and its Parmesan crusted pork, which remind us of tiny delicious nuggets of pork Milanese.

What’s most noteworthy for seasoned Fogo vets is Oak Brook’s jaw-dropping dining room. It looks like a jewel box. Floorto-ceiling windows. The brilliant use of rope—note the chandelier—as central décor element. And a towering copper relief of a giant Brazilian cowboy as its centerpiece.

Nasco Angelov, Oak Brook’s general manager, says our local Fogo is the first of its kind in the world. Internally, it’s referred to as a Center of Excellence, which means it’ll be a testing ground for new ideas and dishes.

You’ll see some of those new attractions already out in full force. Note the bar space, which serves burgers, small plates and happy-hour bites. But our favorite dining room feature is Fogo’s open kitchen.

We must have stood for 20 minutes watching Fogo’s gauchos spin around glistening giant skewers of meat as they crisped and sizzled over dancing charcoaled

Cocktails

If you’re interested in great drinks or lighter meal, Oak Brook’s Fogo bar is both elegant and romantic.

Or if you prefer some tableside pyrotechnics wait for the restaurant’s roving caipirinha cart to come by, so you can glean some mixology tips.

Chilean sea bass

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By the time you visit, you may also see giant dry-aged meat lockers bordering that kitchen. Those who wish to really splurge can order a 21-day aged tomahawk chop that will be removed from the locker, sliced up and presented to your table. If that’s not ritzy enough, Fogo now boasts the option to order a mouth-watering selection of uberindulgent cuts. Think ancho-dusted Wagyu ribeyes or a hulking 20-ounce Wagyu New York strip.

We diverted from tradition by ordering an extremely mild Chilean sea bass as a stand-alone entree—pro tip, pair it with the house chimichurri or cold buffet’s basil dressing. We also saved just Wagyu ribeye enough room for dessert to fall deeply and madly in love with the triple-chocolate brigadeiro, which made it into our top 10 most decadent desserts of the year list. Imagine a giant chocolate truffle, fringed with an Oreoesque crust, that’s then draped in chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate sprinkles. It’s a belt-buster, but like Fogo itself, worth every glorious calorie.

Fogo de Chão is located at 1204 22nd Street in Oak Brook. For more information, call 630-7162929 or visit fogodechao.com/ location/chicago-oak-brook.

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There are a half dozen caipirinhas on Fogo’s menu— from strawberry hibiscus to mango habanero, but our favorite is the premium version. Aged cachaça (a liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice), lime, and cane sugar. Fantastic.

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Muddled pineapple gets folded into a classic old fashioned made with WhistlePig PiggyBack 100 percent Rye. All that rye balances out the tropical overtones. Very coastal; very delicious.

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JOUR NEYS Lookout Rock

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Montana’s Paws Up luxury resort offers an oasis to stir the imagination and restore the soul.

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here is something so restorative about being in nature. Especially when that nature is found on 37,000 acres at a critically acclaimed luxury resort with sweeping views of rolling meadows that reach the foothills of snow-capped Montana mountains. Paws Up Ranch is located 35 miles east of Missoula, Montana, and it takes just over a half-hour from the airport to arrive at the working cattle and bison ranch that feels like a world of its own. The Kevin Costner hit Yellowstone is filmed just up the road, and the valley’s beauty inspired Norman Maclean’s famed novel A River Runs Through it. The resort’s playful name—originated from how the owners’ dogs would greet visitors by putting their paws up in the air while thumping their tails enthusiastically—reflects its happy, easy-going, friendly vibe.

After check-in at the Reception Barn, we were whisked off to our Big Timber Home, a spacious log cabin with a master

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Paws Up entrance to The Village bedroom and two-bed loft, a great room with a wood-burning stove emitting a wonderful wood-smoke aroma, a full kitchen, and laundry room. In the large bathroom, an etched glass artwork serves as one wall of the shower. The cabin is outfitted floor-toceiling in Western chic—rustic yet contemporary—with furnishings and artwork hand-selected by the owners to give the house the feel of a dear friend’s home. Every room had one thing in common, magnificent views. We literally soaked in these views while enjoying the back porch’s hot tub. Relaxing in that warm bubbling tub overlooking the red Ponderosa pines outlined against the blue Montana sky and mountains in the distance would be a favorite pastime in the days to come.

A luxury Lexus SUV is parked in the driveway of each house

for transportation. If you prefer to be picked up for activities or meals, the request can be made via Paws Up’s trusty app. We opted to hop behind the wheel for the short drive to the resort’s culinary headquarters located in The Village. Pomp, The Resort’s gourmet restaurant, offers continental cuisine with a Western flair for dinner. Grounded in the fundamentals of classic cooking, Executive Chef Sunny Jin (a veteran of The French Laundry and El Bulli) uses his background and imagination to create mouthwatering culinary innovations for the refined palette. Local ingredients are featured, so offerings change just like the seasons. The menu boasts a select number of carefully curated options for each beautifully presented course. One evening we enjoyed a salmon tartare with capers, horseradish, and herbs for a first course, followed by a succulent beef tenderloin with duck fat potatoes, petite carrots, and wilted spinach with aged sherry. The meal’s culmination was a chocolate and tahini concoction—so exquisite that I am still dreaming about it.

Trough features a more casual menu and atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Next door, Tank provides a wide selection of the finest drink selections in the West and a casual environment complete with flat-screen TVs, music, breathtaking views, and a spectacularly large fireplace.

One afternoon we headed to the Wilderness Outpost for a two-hour horseback trail ride. A dusting of snow covered the ground making the scene entirely idyllic. We rode along and through the emerald-tinted Blackfoot River. The trek through the river was quite exciting. Fancy, my horse, wasn’t too keen on the

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idea originally but with a little encouragement, he headed into the deep waters and through a fast current. Fancy took to a run as we ascended the bank into the conifer forest—at that moment I felt like a wrangler in Yellowstone. Just before we entered a fragrant sage field, our guide pointed out a rock that Lewis & Clark used to survey the area.

Post-ride we enjoyed an outing to the spa. In the summertime, Spa Town is nestled on the edge of a meadow with a colony of white tents with full baths and heated massage tables. During the winter, the spa migrates indoors to the Saddle Club where we were booked for Swedish massages, just what the doctor ordered after my hours atop dear old Fancy. My masseuse used a circular technique that I had yet to encounter but hope to experience again.

Early one day we joined a naturalist for a two-hour nature hike to discover The Ranch’s diverse flora and fauna. There are 30 miles of marked trails to explore, and we covered only a fraction on our jaunt through the forests, meadows, babbling brooks, and up to James Pond. Our guide explained how the Indians used the Ponderosa pine in a myriad of ways from using its roots to dye textiles to boiling the bark for medicinal purposes. The pine bark’s reddish hue is accentuated by the chartreuse green moss that thrives on its branches. The entire floor of the forest is blanketed in amber pine needles, and darling little pines shaped like miniature Christmas trees pop up all over the forest floor. The crisp air has a palatable

Horses crossing the Blackfoot River

pine scent with a hint of wild sage lying underneath. Montana black chipmunks, which I mistook for tiny squirrels at first, race around the forest. Although these bushy-tailed fellows are black from tip to toe, they dart around exactly like the chipmunks we are familiar with in Illinois. Famished following our hike, we visited Trough for chili con carne and a side of truffle fries. We lingered over lunch watching a herd of bison grazing in the meadow and an enormous flock of white snow geese undulating across the sky and over snow-capped mountains. It seemed as if the whole scene had

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JOUR NEYS “Everything is so big—the sky, the mountains, the wind-swept flatlands—it sinks into you, it shapes your body and your dreams.”

– CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI

Paws Up countryside

Ponderosa pines

been orchestrated. According to our server, it was just an ordinary day in Montana.

The Resort offers an array of unique accommodations. Glamping tents are available in six different camps and would be ideal for a summer visit. Green o, the newest addition to Paws Up, is an absolute dream. This adults-only property features twelve spectacular houses. My favorite was the glass multi-level “Tree Haus” appearing high up in the pines in a densely timbered hillside overlooking a picturesque valley. The Social Haus is the dining property for Green o guests, and the chef changes the menu daily. We enjoyed a nine-course tasting menu here; every course presented by the chef or sous chef was more amazing than the last. I must visit again as the Green o is a property unlike anything I have ever seen.

Paws Up also boasts more than 100 miles of designated hiking, mountain biking, horse, and ATV trails. Outdoor adventures include fly-fishing, cattle driving, rappelling, whitewater rafting, bird and wildlife watching, and sporting clays shooting. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, skijoring, sleigh rides, ice skating, dogsledding, and downhill skiing nearby. One could visit Paws Up over and over and experience something completely new each time. Hands down, Paws Up needs to be on your travel list. Book early as the word is out.

For more information, visit pawsup.com.

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“We do the buys and sells and handle it through the contracting process. We do residential. We do condos. We do shopping malls and lending reviews for big commercial clients,” says Bill Chatt, one of three shareholders in the firm. “We do all things transactional, and litigation when there are issues such as withholding defects on a property.”

CCP grew organically based on demand and the need to broaden areas of expertise. Chatt originally worked for a small firm on Chicago’s North side, moved to a firm in Naperville, and then eventually set up his own practice in Burr Ridge. Business boomed, so he called an old friend, Bob Prince.

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Cervantes handles real estate transactions, Prince heads up the association law practice, and Chatt handles the residential and commercial real estate litigation. CCP isn’t just a collection of attorneys, but a firm where each attorney does what they do best.

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