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Welcome to our February issue of Hinsdale Living. This month many of our stories focus on wellness and the professionals who help us stay healthy.

I think we can all agree that 2020 was a year of “new normals” and forging a path through the worst health care crisis of or lifetime. Luckily, we live in a community that has some of the finest physicians, many of whom have been on the front lines fighting the battle against COVID-19 and the subsequent health issues it brings with it. This month we celebrate those health and wellness providers who keep our family and friends happy and healthy. In our Premier Doctors feature, we spotlight 35 of the area’s outstanding providers from a variety of medical fields, from cardiology and internal medicine to orthodontics and plastic surgery. In our feature, Positive Outcomes, Dr. Chris Colbert provides a look at the future of emergency medicine in the wake of COVID-19.

In Resolutions, local pediatric dentist, Dr. Mira Albert, reflects on the many changes 2020 brought for her entire family. Not only did Dr. Albert’s Hinsdale practice overcome the many adjustments necessary to continue serving her patients during the pandemic, but she herself embarked on a new endeavor, pursuing an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at

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While we have some of the best providers in our midst, self care is also a must for maintaining your health. Our Style and Beauty sections this month feature little luxuries and blush hued fashions that you are sure to love. In Recipe, we have Ginger Carrot Soup from health and wellness guru Dena Dodd Perry’s new book, Detoxelicious. In Journeys, Dustin O’Regan jets away to Conrad Punta de Mita on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The adventure promises to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. And, while you’re busy taking care of your physical and mental health this month, the wealth advisors at Northern Trust are there to help with your financial wellness. Being one of the nation’s largest wealth advisors doesn’t stop these financial experts from providing tailored solutions to each of their clients, and now even closer to home at their new Oakbrook Terrace location.

Local community champions Alexis Braden and Lisa Kolavennu also grace the pages of our February issue. Braden is a California native with midwest roots, featured in our Country vs. Town section this month. She shares her love of local history and preservation, and more with us. Lisa Kolavennu is the executive director of Wellness House and for the past 13 years, she has led the local organization on it mission to support those affected by cancer. In Parting Words, she looks ahead as the nonprofit takes on 2021 and its new challenges and blessings.

While creating our February issue, I couldn’t help but think of the many blessings my family and I have—including our health. This month, I will be focusing on not only those good fortunes, but what lies ahead in 2021. It has been an honor working with the many health and wellness professionals featured in this issue. Each of their stories are unique, and their contributions great. Please join me in thanking them for their continued commitment to providing the best in care for our communities.

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THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 A NIGHT OF BROADWAY AND OPERA TIME: Streaming on demand TICKETS: $40 per household

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THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 WINTER LIGHTS AT CENTRAL PARK WHERE: Central Park, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Free, but tickets are required.

The Oak Brook Park District presents its final look of the

holiday lights at this new exhibit. Enjoy a half-mile walk through Central Park in Oak Brook, filled with sparkling lights, colorful rainbow arches, dancing trees, and more. Social distancing and other requirements including ticketed and timed entry will be in place for the safety of guests. obparks.org/ winterlights

THROUGH MARCH 31 TROLL HUNT WHERE: The Morton Arboretum, Lisle WHEN: 7 a.m.

TICKETS: $15 adults; $10 children; $13 seniors Stroll through The Morton Arboretum and discover the six colossal creatures hiding out among the trees. The giant troll sculptures are the work of noted Danish artists Thomas Dambo. Created from reclaimed wood, this is a one-of-a-kind

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FEBRUARY 20 HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY UNLEASHED WHERE: Virtually WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy the fun of an evening out, but from the comfort and safety of your own home. The Hinsdale Humane Society’s virtual fundraiser—Unleashed—includes a VIP Happy Hour, cameos by adorable animals, real stories from the shelter, special guests, and fundraising opportunities. hinsdalehumanesociety.org

OPENING APRIL 9 HUMAN+NATURE WHERE: The Morton Arboretum, Lisle WHEN: 7 a.m.

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children; $13 seniors The Morton Arboretum’s spring exhibit features 20- to 25-foot-tall sculptures by South African artist Daniel Popper. Installed across the Arboretum’s 1,700 acres, the sculptures include thoughtprovoking human forms paired with elements of nature, bringing attention to the connection of humans and nature. Social distancing and other requirements including ticketed and timed entry will be in place for the safety of guests. mortonarb. org/events/humannature As we go to press, some of the events listed may have changed or been 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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COUNTRY VS. TOWN ALEXIS BRADEN considers herself a California native with midwest roots. She was

born at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and grew up just outside of the Bay Area before attending Cal Poly to study journalism and history. Upon graduation, Braden moved to San Francisco where she met her husband, Rick, and worked for the PR firm, Ketchum, and even for romance novelist, Danielle Steel. “I’ve actually never read one of her books, but I admire her so,” admits the mother of three girls.

Braden eventually made her way back to the midwest, finding a home near the Highlands train station in Hinsdale. “After our home in the Bay Area sold in a day, we bought our home here sight unseen.

We chose Hinsdale for its charm, history, and architecture and came to love the community and people here,” she explains. Braden continues to pursue her passion for history, serving as a trustee for the Hinsdale Historical Society (HHS) and on Hinsdale’s Historic Preservation Commission. “My most recent accomplishment was writing a script for a HHS video that I helped produce, about the famed architect R. Harold Zook. I have become a big preservation advocate and recently co-founded the Hinsdaleans for Historic Preservation group on Facebook—along with several long-standing preservationists here in town. I really believe that not every historic home in Robbins Park can or should be saved, but that as a collective, Hinsdaleans, we should work hard to protect our village’s history,” Braden says. When Braden isn’t spending time with her family, playing paddle, or saving village landmarks, these are some of her favorites in the country and on the town:

EDITED BY KEMMIE RYAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR / STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA HAIR AND MAKEUP BY KONSTANTINE MIRONYCHEV AT DISTINCT ARTISTS Mantra? Create a life you can be proud of. Best grooming tip? Always wash your face before bed. Guilty pleasure?

Vintage home décor thrifting with friends. Favorite foods?

Sushi, Greek food, and steak. Music you love? A huge variety ranging from classic jazz to ’90s rap. Best advice ever given to you? We all know people differently Best advice you’ve given?

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Earliest memory? Long

walks with my grandfather Carmel around San Francisco—wish I could go back for just a day.

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Make my bed. Before bed, you? Try to respond to texts I’ve missed—I am not the best at texting. What’s on your bookshelf? Signs

by Laura Lynne Jackson. You can’t live without? My family, friends, and dry shampoo. Love to escape to? Back home, Carmel, Napa, Hawaii, San Diego. Advice you would give to your younger self? Stop overanalyzing.

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IN TOWN Your style is? Athleisure.

Can’t leave the house without? My phone.

Transportation? My SUV—which has become a soccer carpool Uber. Driving music? 104.3 Jams, Fuller House 94.7 WLS. Place to eat?

Nabuki, Fuller House, and Kramer’s sandwiches. Shop? Yankee Peddler, Courtyard, Workshop, and Fullers Hardware. Best thing about country? Downtown Hinsdale shops—especially during Christmas. Worst thing about country? Driving down my brick street in the winter—potholes. The perfect day is? Hinsdale Historical Society’s Kitchen Walk—always the first Friday before Mother’s Day.

Your style is? It’s been a while, I’ve forgotten. Can’t leave the house without? Lipstick and a brush. Transportation?

Walking, train, and Uber.

Driving music? Same as in the country—104.3 Jams or 94.7 WLS. Place to eat? RL, Fig & Olive, Next, Aba, and Gibsons Italia. Shop? Vintage shopping in Andersonville—Mercantile M. Best thing about town?

Its architecture. Worst thing about town? Parking and traffic. The perfect day is? A warm summer day along the lake or river with friends.

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stablished in 1889, Northern Trust has grown to become one of the largest wealth advisors in the nation. While the financial leader has evolved into a multi-faceted global financial services provider, it still holds true to its personalized service—especially at its new location in Oakbrook Terrace Tower.

“We’ve been on a multi-year journey to consolidate our advisory team in the Western Suburbs in a new, all-encompassing location, which is what we just completed in the Oakbrook Tower,” says Roger McDougal, Managing Director of Northern Trust’s west suburban wealth management business.

Northern Trust’s office in Oakbrook Terrace provides goalsbased planning and portfolios to manage the complexities and generational challenges of wealth, in addition to their flexible lending and cash-management services to meet business and personal needs.

“Northern’s long-standing focus on wealth management has shaped and informed our holistic approach. In our office, portfolio managers, trust advisors, bankers, and wealth advisors are right next to each other working with clients as a team,” McDougal says.

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“We provide proactive lending and cash management solutions to middle market business owners throughout the Chicago area and beyond. Our team is comprised of experienced bankers that provide thoughtful and tailored advice on the best way to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases, owner-occupied real estate expansions and purchases, add-on acquisitions and recapitalizations,” says Curt Bambule, Banking Team Lead. “All of our credit decisions are made locally, which allows us to act quickly so business owners can capitalize on timely opportunities. Business owners receive the personal attention that you might find at a community bank, but with resources and expertise found at the premier institutions in the country. Because we have experts from multi-disciplines on our team, we are uniquely positioned to provide business owners with valued advice throughout their journey, including succession planning and wealth transfer strategies.”

Recently, the bank launched The Northern Trust Institute, which brought together 175 of the top advisors within the organization. Kristin Weaver, Trust Advisor Team Lead and member of The Institute, explains that it is a compilation of the firm’s best thinking across a wide variety of topics affecting clients.

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HINSDALE ADVANCED EYE CARE DR. TREACY ADAMO SPECIALTY: Optometry (Preventative Eye Care, Dry Eye, Myopia Management, Vision and Learning) EDUCATION: BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, Northern Illinois University; Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry DISTINCTIONS: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry; Board of Trustees Scholar; graduated cum laude from Illinois College of Optometry Hinsdale Advanced Eye Care is a full spectrum family optometry practice proudly offering comprehensive eye care to the Western Suburbs. “We focus on our patients to ensure healthy eyes and clear vision through preventative eye care,” says Dr. Treacy Adamo, a board-certified medical optometrist who is residency trained in managing eye disease and blind and concussion rehabilitation. “Our team is able to create a personalized treatment plan to minimize the impact to your vision and eye health through early identification of risk factors and prevention.” From slowing the progression of myopia to genetic testing to identify risk for macular degeneration to diagnostic testing and advanced treatment of dry eye and vision therapy, Hinsdale Advanced Eye Care offers the latest in technology and advanced training to help its patients get back to doing the things they love to do and prevent eye disease in the process.

In addition to the most advanced in-office technologies, Hinsdale Advanced Eye Care offers a large selection of eyeglass frames and high-tech lens options. “Our team considers the patient first and caters to provide first class care,” she says.

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HINSDALE VEIN AND LASER INSTITUTE AMJAD ALKADRI, MD SPECIALTY: Interventional Radiologist, Vein Specialist, Cosmetic Surgeon EDUCATION: MD, University of Damascus; general surgical and radiology training, Providence Hospital; interventional radiology fellowship, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago DISTINCTIONS: Board certification, radiology; board certification, interventional radiology Dr. Amjad Alkadri, an interventional radiologist and vein specialist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, believes your anti-aging results should be gradual, natural, and complementary. His Hinsdale Vein and Laser Institute is devoted to providing subtle, balanced results that match each patient’s goals and concerns. An accomplished physician and scientist, Dr. Alkadri has 20 years of experience in the field of interventional radiology with a special interest in the treatment of varicose veins and cosmetic procedures. He considers himself a minimalist, applying his adept aesthetic eye to each patient. “I pride myself on enhancing personal natural beauty, reversing the aging process in a real, organic way,” says Dr. Alkadri, who has the unique distinction of being a primary investigator for an ablative cosmetic treatment and stem cell/fat transfer sponsored by the FDA. “I discuss each patient’s personal goals at length to ensure that they are in control of the outcome.” Dr. Alkadri is the founder and president of Hinsdale Vein and Laser Institute, which has four partner offices located in northwest Indiana and Hinsdale and is today considered one of the fastest growing vein and cosmetic centers in the Chicago area.

Hinsdale Vein and Laser Institute is located at 18 W. 1st Street in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630403-0121 or visit hinsdaleveinlaser.com.

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DERMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY JEFFREY BERTI, MD; TOULA BERTI, MD SPECIALTY: Dermatology EDUCATION: Dr. Jeffrey Berti, BS, University of Illinois; University of Illinois College of Medicine; residency at Mayo Clinic; fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology at Mayo Clinic; dermatology residency with fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery at University of Wisconsin. Dr. Toula Berti, BS, University of Illinois; University of Illinois College of Medicine; Mayo Clinic residency. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Jeffrey Berti was Chief Resident, the highest honor for a residency program; graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from University of Illinois, the highest award for top 1 percent of graduating medical students.

Dr. Jeffrey Berti and Dr. Toula Berti are the perfect pair, both in life and in business. Cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic surgery have always been Dr. J. Berti’s calling, so it’s no surprise that he is known as one of the best dermatologists in the Chicago area.

While science and math were always his academic strengths, he was also drawn to art and architecture. Whether he is designing and suturing a skin reconstruction, sculpting the face with injectables, or reshaping one’s body with liposuction, he continuously incorporates skill and knowledge with artistic vision. Dr. T. Berti

has also combined her love of science and math with a keen insight towards the human body, mind, and skin relationship. She, too, has always appreciated the arts and fashion, using this framework to combine an extensive knowledge of lasers to promote gorgeous, healthy-looking skin. Over their combined careers, the doctors have pioneered and trained other doctors in dermatologic use of lasers, Botox, fillers and body contouring devices, such as CoolSculpting. One of the hallmarks of their practice is helping patients attain natural-looking, flawless skin through treatments designed to fit their lifestyles. And as skin cancer specialists, hundreds of patients have been successfully treated and seen the long-term improvement of the health of their skin. Together, they share a commitment to provide each patient with a professional medical visit that combines the same high level of expertise and decorum fostered at the prestigious Mayo Clinic—which seeks to promote “respect, integrity, compassion, healing, teamwork, innovation, and excellence.”

Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery is located at 6825 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook. For more information, call 630-321-0303 or visit jbderm.com.

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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. “It’s also about the doctor-patient relationship,” says Dr. Daly.

“Taking the time to truly listen, care, and communicate in a thoughtful and compassionate way is what every medical professional should aspire to.” After more than a decade in the industry, she has seen the healthcare system grow increasingly more complex and impersonal. “Harper Health is a membershipbased practice that focuses on quality over quantity,” she explains. “Keeping my panel of patients small allows me to treat each patient like family.” Dr. Daly is a board-certified, internal medicine physician with a top educational background and commitment to excellence who gives each patient the time and attention they deserve.

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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BAND & WIRE ORTHODONTICS AND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY KELSEY BRAR, DMD, MS, MPH SPECIALTY: Pediatric Dentistry EDUCATION: Doctor of Dental Medicine, Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry; MS in Oral Science; Masters in Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Kelsey Brar, who recently joined Band & Wire Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Clarendon Hills, believes that going to the dentist should be an enjoyable and positive experience for all children. “I truly enjoy working with anxious children and helping them become comfortable in a child friendly dental environment, while teaching my patients the fundamentals for achieving a lifetime of excellent oral health,” she says, explaining that her treatment approach incorporates the latest techniques and technologies to minimize child discomfort and dental anxiety. “I rely on most recent guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and clinical research in planning my treatments. As far

as the office environment, my team and I do everything we can to make every child’s experience memorable in the most positive way. This also includes children with special medical needs whose oral health requires extra attention.” Being on staff at Hinsdale Hospital also allows Dr. Brar and her colleagues the opportunity to provide complex dental treatments to children who are unable to tolerate care at a normal dental office setting. “What I truly enjoy about Band & Wire is the collaborative team approach,” she adds. “The success of orthodontic treatment often depends on prevention and proper timing. This ensures a successful treatment and spectacular smiles to all of our patients.”

Band & Wire Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is located at 433 E. Ogden Avenue in Clarendon Hills. For more information, call 630320-8888 or visit bandandwire.com.

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BAND & WIRE ORTHODONTICS AND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY TAMARA OWEIS, DDS, MS; RAMZI DAIBIS, DDS, MS SPECIALTY: Orthodontics EDUCATION: MS in Oral Science, specialty in Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago AWARDS/HONORS: Top 1% Diamond Plus Invisalign Providers; Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics Dr. Ramzi Daibis and Dr. Tamara Oweis’ Band & Wire Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is a patient and parent-focused practice with a treatment philosophy based on state-of-the-art research and science. “We customize and time orthodontic treatment in a way that ensures best treatment results in the quickest and most convenient way possible,” says Dr. Oweis. The focus is on prevention and minimally invasive treatment. Orthodontic treatment for younger children, for example, is not recommended unless there is a clear indication for it. “Unnecessary treatment, in our opinion, can create rather than resolve problems. Additionally, our staffing and office setup allows us to offer appointments to new and existing patients quickly and conveniently,” adds Dr. Daibis. “Earlier this year, we expanded our practice by adding Dr. Kelsey Brar, a specialized pediatric dentist, to our team. In addition to being convenient for our patients, our collaboration ensures that dental and orthodontic concerns are addressed in a timely manner as soon as they arise. It also guarantees best treatment outcomes.”

The orthodontists have also developed an award-winning expertise in treating children, teenagers, and adults with Invisalign clear aligners—an increasingly popular alternative to traditional braces.

“Our 3D scanning and treatment planning technology as well as our experience in the system allows us to treat the most complex cases and deliver outstanding treatment results for patients of all age groups,” says Dr. Oweis.

Band & Wire Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is located at 433 E. Ogden Avenue in Clarendon Hills. For more information, call 630320-8888 or visit bandandwire.com.

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INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PARTNERS LLC JENNIFER FROEMEL, LCPC, CMHIMP SPECIALTY: Mental Health and Counseling EDUCATION: MA, Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University AWARDS/HONORS/DISTINCTIONS: Distinguished Service Award, Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association; Chair Liaison of the Illinois Counseling Association Insurance Taskforce; Past President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association; member of the Advisory Board at Adler University. Media appearances as a psychological expert for Hoy and WTTW Channel 11 television and The Cristina Show on Radio 105.1FM.

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Jennifer Froemel has been in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 1999, founding Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC in 2014. She operates in consultative ways with medical, alternative, and spiritual practitioners to ensure a holistic approach to impact improved client wellness. “We believe mental wellness is all about seeing a person in their entirety and the knowledge that we can all be healed and be stronger than when we started therapy,” says Froemel, who has also worked as a bilingual mental health clinician in community mental health within residential settings, hospitals, and clinics. “Our work is truly journeying along with the client to find their ideal version of themselves and believing in them.” She is passionate about ensuring quality mental health care is available to the masses, having worked with diverse populations including African- Americans, Latinx, impoverished, and LGBTQIA populations throughout the years. “I chose integrative care because mental health is not just brain wellness but whole wellness,” says Froemel. She has experience treating eating disorders, sexual addiction, bipolar disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, and parenting issues and has also worked with the Chicago Archdiocese on cases of pastoral sexual abuse. At Innovative Counseling Partners, Froemel and her team provide integrative mental health, trauma, and energy-based therapies.

“Our evaluation is thorough and may require you to take some leaps of faith but know these integrative methods often take us back to our human roots of connection,” she explains.

Innovative Counseling Partners LLC has five locations across the Chicago area. For more information, call 773312-3612 or visit innovativecounselingpartners.com.

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CHEUNG AESTHETICS & WELLNESS JESSIE CHEUNG, MD, FAAD SPECIALTY: Cosmetic Dermatology and Regenerative Medicine EDUCATION: Boardcertified Dermatologist AWARDS/HONORS: Speaker and Trainer for Merz Aesthetics, Suneva Medical, Predictive Biotech Dr. Jessie Cheung founded her cosmetic dermatology practice with a mission to treat more than just her patients’ skin. “Wholly interconnected is the internal wellness of each patient, including hormone optimization, sexual health, and confidence,” she says.

The mantra at her Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness is “look better, feel better, perform better.” Dr. Cheung says she and her team pride themelves on using the latest and best techniques and equipment to deliver state-of-the-art results. “Of course, cosmetics isn’t just science, it is art,” she adds, explaining that when it comes to feeling better, looking better isn’t enough when one is fatigued, overweight, has low-energy, or lacking libido. “Our wellness program does a deep dive into patients’ levels of hormones, vitamins, and nutrients and prescribes treatments to achieve proper balance. Patients feel revitalized and happy.”

Regarding the mission to help patients perform better, Dr. Cheung specializes in procedures for female and male sexual rejuvenation and health—treating patients from across the globe. After all, confidence is sexy. “My art is born from my unique experience,” adds Dr. Cheung. “As a board-certified dermatologist, I am frequently quoted in national health and beauty magazines and am sought after by leading cosmetic injectable 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 at 150 Broadway, Suite 1110, in New York City. For more information, call 630-455-0140, email hello@drjessiecheung.com, or visit drjessiecheung.com.

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RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER EPHREM OLWENY, MD; ALEXANDER CHOW, MD SPECIALTY: Urology—Stone diseases (Dr. Ephrem Olweny); Urology—Minimally invasive and robotic surgery (Dr. Alexander Chow) EDUCATION: MD, Washington University School of Medicine; residency, University of California, San Francisco; endourology and minimally invasive urology fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dr. Ephrem Olweny). BS, University of Michigan; MD, Rush Medical College; residency, Rush University Medical Center; minimally invasive urologic oncology and endourology fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine (Dr. Alexander Chow) Urologic conditions can affect all aspects of a person’s life. Dr. Alexander Chow and Dr. Ephrem Olweny—two expert urologists at Rush University Medical Center Oak Brook—get to the root of your problem, while also focusing on how it has been affecting your day-to-day life.

Dr. Chow specializes in performing minimally invasive

and single port robotic surgeries for urological conditions, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. This approach typically allows patients to have a shorter hospital stay, less pain, and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgeries. Dr. Olweny specializes in treating kidney stone disease, and also offers advanced minimally invasive treatment options for conditions, maintaining a keen focus on improving his patients’ quality of life. Dr. Chow and Dr. Olweny see patients at Rush University Medical Center locations in Chicago, Oak Park, and Oak Brook. Rush Oak Brook is conveniently located in the heart of the Western suburbs and features comprehensive care, multiple specialties, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center.

Rush Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook.

For more information on urology services, call 630-724-1300 or visit rush.edu/services/urology-services.

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TRACY CAMPBELL MD, FAAD, FACMS SPECIALTY: Mohs Surgery and Dermatology EDUCATION: BS in Biology, BA in Theology, Creighton University, summa cum laude; MD, Creighton University; Resurrection Medical Center, Internal Medicine, internship; Rush University Medical Center; Dermatology, Chief Resident, residency; University of California Davis Medical Center; Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology fellowship. AWARDS/HONORS: Theologian of the Year, Creighton University; Exceptional Women in Medicine (Castle Connolly 2017, 2018, 2019); America’s Most Honored Professionals (2017, 2018, 2019); America’s Most Honored Doctors (2020)

technology to aid in delivering the highest quality medical care.” She believes in the mantra that a patient may not remember what you say to them, but they will remember how they feel. “I realize that Mohs Surgery can be a stressful moment for a patient and it’s paramount that I make my patients feel as comfortable as possible. I continue to research new techniques to perfect my trade,” adds Dr. Campbell, who resides in Barrington with her husband and three children. “My passion is dermatology and cancer surgery and I always want to convey to the patient that we have the same goal which is to have the best possible medical outcome. ”

Dr. Tracy Campbell’s passion for the best possible patient outcome is what drives her each day. “I deliver the highest quality surgical care in an empathetic and friendly environment.

The patients should feel like part of our family when they are in our office,” says Dr. Campbell, explaining that her fellowship and residency left her feeling determined to help conquer skin cancer. “We have state of the art facilities and cutting-edge

Dr. Campbell sees patients at Derick Dermatology which is located at 1600 N. Randall Road, Suite 400, in Elgin, 847-381-8899; Moore Dermatology which is located at 501 W. North Avenue, Suite 103, in Melrose Park, 708-450-5086; Dundee Dermatology which is located at 1201 Water Tower Road in West Dundee, 847-851-8888; and Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology which is located at 515 N. State Street, Suite 900, in Chicago, 312-245-9965.

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DRS. GIRGIS AND ASSOCIATES S.C. SAMUEL J. GIRGIS, MD, FACS SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat), Sinus, Facial Cosmetics EDUCATION: BS, University of Illinois; MD, UAG/Loyola University; residency (otolaryngology, head, and neck), Loyola University AWARDS/HONORS: Top Doctors, Castle Connolly

The ability to breathe better, hear better, sleep better, and feel better can have life-changing results. Since 1959, Drs. Girgis and Associates (DGA) has been helping patients do just that. “Improving nasal breathing and nasal appearance can have positive effects on how you breath, sleep, and feel—all while minimizing facial discomfort, sinus symptoms, down time, and the need for medications,” says Dr. Samuel J. Girgis, a board-certified otolaryngologist who joined the practice in 1986. As a team, he and his associates consider themselves servants of their patients. They take pride in the fact that they have served up to three to four generations, constantly striving to be the best they can be—personally and professionally. “We do everything we can to do what is best for you, our patient,” explains Dr. Girgis. “While we are an ENT one-stop shop, often offering same day services for ENT, audiology, allergy, hearing aids, in-house CT scan services, sleep services, and an inhouse sleep lab, each of our ENT providers have a particular ENT emphasis. My particular interest is nasal and sinus diseases, including all aspects of nasal, functional, cosmetic, and reconstructive areas of nasal care.” The best part about this specialized treatment and 60 years of experience? Patients who feel like they are part of the DGA family.

Drs. Girgis and Associates, S.C. is located at 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-323-5214, or visit girgisent.com.

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THE GELDNER CENTER PETER D. GELDNER, MD 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 1325, in Chicago, and at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 315, in Hinsdale.

For more information, call 312-981-4440 (Chicago) or 630-315-5699 (Hinsdale) or visit mygeldnercenter.com.

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RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER THEODORE SACLARIDES, MD; HENRY GOVEKAR, MD SPECIALTY: Colon and rectal surgery EDUCATION: MD, Rush Medical College, general surgery residency, University of Colorado; colorectal surgery fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Florida (Dr. Henry Govekar). MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; general surgery residency, Rush University Medical Center; colon and rectal surgery fellowship, Mayo Clinic (Dr. Theodore Saclarides) The colorectal surgeons at Rush Oak Brook understand that having colon and rectal surgery is a big decision. That’s why they focus on addressing a patient’s condition, while also making their quality of life a top priority. For those that have colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, or benign anal conditions such as a difficult-to-treat hemorrhoid, anal fistula, anal fissure, or a pilonidal cyst, Dr. Henry

Govekar, and Dr. Theodore Saclarides, can help. Both doctors discuss surgical and non-surgical options with their patients, to help determine the best treatment that can improve one’s quality of life with the fewest side effects. As leaders in their field, Dr. Govekar and Dr. Saclarides offer the latest treatments, including minimally invasive surgery, helping their patients find relief and return to their normal quality of life.

Both doctors are available to see patients at Rush Oak Brook, which is conveniently located in the heart of the Western suburbs and features comprehensive care, multiple specialties, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center.

Rush Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook.

For more information on urology services, call 630-724-1300 or rush.edu/services/colon-and-rectal-surgery-services.

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WOMEN’S CLINIC USA SPECIALTY: Pelvic Health Physical Therapy EDUCATION: BS, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Rosalind Franklin University AWARDS/HONORS/DISTINCTIONS: Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist; Adjunct Professor for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation; Illinois Physical Therapy Association Mentor for Pelvic Health/Women’s Health “Pelvic Floor dysfunction affects women of all ages and many don’t know they have a problem, but I give them a solution,” explains Khushboo Joshi, DPT. “Often times women resign themselves to living with pain, discomfort, or embarrassment because they aren’t aware there’s treatment out there. It’s so often I hear, ‘Who knew there was physical therapy for this?’” Women’s Clinic, a women’s health practice leader and instructor for over 10 years, not only focuses on restoring women to their full health, but on teaching other physical therapists the best practices. “Women’s Clinic focuses on rehabilitation for female pelvic issues that are otherwise ignored, misunderstood, and even stigmatized. As more women discover Pelvic Floor PT, they realize they don’t have to live with constant pain, or the inconvenience and embarrassment of incontinence that often comes from childbirth and aging,” says Dr. Joshi.

Women’s Clinic uses a concierge model which brings treatment to its patients’ homes and can even be done virtually during these uncertain times. Among their many treatment successes are athletes of all ages, pre- and post-natal patients, aging women, clients with acute injuries, and clients with chronic pain.

For more information about Women’s Clinic USA, email kjoshi@womensclinicusa.com, visit womensclinicusa.com, or follow @womensclinicusa.com on Instagram.

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VEIN AND VASCULAR CENTERS, SC SREENIVAS G. REDDY MD, DABVLM SPECIALTY: Vascular and Interventional Radiology EDUCATION: MD, American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine; fellowship in Vascular and Interventional radiology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago AWARDS/HONORS: Member, Chicago Medical Society COVID-19 Task Force (2020); Distinguished Physician Award, Indian American Association of Illinois (2020); Presidential Award, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (2020); Leadership Award, Chicago Medical Society (2019); Outstanding Leadership Award, MEATF by Congressman Danny Davis (2018); Distinguished Physician Award, Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital (2017) Dr. Sreenivas Reddy is a board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology from Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Center in Chicago. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures to minimize complications that can occur with open surgery. “I use image guidance such as Ultrasound or Fluoroscopy to have 100 percent accuracy for procedures,” explains Dr. Reddy, who was awarded specialty certification with the American Board of Radiology. He is also a member of Society of Interventional Radiology, American College of Phlebology, and Radiological Society of North America. With more than 18 years of experience performing endovenous laser vein treatments (EVLT) and sclerotherapy, Dr. Reddy has become one of Chicago’s premier vein and vascular treatment specialists. He has performed many uterine fibroid embolizations (UFE), arterial interventions, and other procedures by gaining access from the patient’s wrist. Dr. Reddy has been affiliated with Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital for over 10 years. In addition to running a successful medical practice, he is also an active member of Chicago Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS), and was recently certified by the Board of Directors of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM).

Dr. Reddy is currently appointed to the Cook County Health Foundation and serves on the Illinois State Medical Board.

Vein and Vascular Centers, SC is located at 7 N. Grant Street, Suite 1, in Hinsdale, and 412 W 63rd Street, Suite 101, in Downers Grove.

For more information, call 708-354-8881 or visit chicagolegs.com.

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KLEPACKI AND BLAIR ORTHODONTICS NICHOLAS V. RICCIO, DMD AND SUSAN K. BLAIR, DDS SPECIALTY: Orthodontics EDUCATION: Dr. Nick and Dr. Blair have specialty Certificates in Orthodontics from Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Blair also has a specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Montefiore.

DISTINCTIONS: Dr. Nick is Board Certified in Orthodontics.

Dr. Blair is Dual-Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics What makes this husband-and-wife team premier? It starts with a pair of rare credentials. Dr. Nick is a board-certified specialist in Orthodontics, while Dr. Blair has the distinction of being the area’s only dual-board certified specialist in both Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. With this higher-level understanding of growth and development, they pride themselves on being able to provide the very best care, and at the most appropriate time. “We also use only the best materials, including the most high-tech, high-quality brace available, the Damon Brace System, with an emphasis on comfort and convenience,” explains Dr. Nick. “Think gentle self-ligating braces and space-age wires that allow more efficient tooth movement, to get better results in

less appointments.” They are Invisalign experts, too. Using their unique knowledge and experience, they achieve amazing results for adults and kids of all ages using clear aligners, all while putting their patients’ happiness first. “It’s not just about braces and wires, after all, it helps that we have the best staff in the world, and work with the best doctors in the area,” admits Dr. Nick, “this helps us provide truly exceptional care and service.” They also employ state-of-the-art equipment that allow them to shape uneven or unsightly gum lines with LASER treatment, take digital molds of teeth instead of goopy impressions, and visualize erupting teeth and developing jaws in 3-dimensions with a lowdose CBCT. “We even use precision diamond polishers to bring your teeth to their final stunning contour and shine, all included with your treatment,” adds Dr Nick. It’s all this, and more, that make Dr. Nick and Dr. Blair not only different, but your premier orthodontists in town.

Klepacki and Blair Orthodontics is located at 105 E. 1st Street in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-325-0100 or visit hinsdaleortho.com. Follow on Instagram at @klepackiblairorthodontics.

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STEPHANIE MUNNS, MD, MPH

SPECIALTY: Hematology/Oncology EDUCATION: MD, Rush University; internship and residency, Rush University Medical Center; fellowship in hematology and oncology, Loyola University Health System; fellowship in integrative medicine, University of Arizona AWARDS/HONORS: AMITA Physician Integrity Award

SPECIALTY: Gynecologic Oncology EDUCATION: MD, University of Iowa; residency, Rush University (OB/GYN); fellowship, gynecologic oncology, Wayne State University AWARDS/HONORS: CREOG Faculty Teaching Award (2018)

Dr. Arti Lakhani, an oncologist at AMITA Health Medical Group, believes that when patients take an active role in their own personal wellbeing, it “transforms sick care into health care.” “I feel incredibly blessed to be able to provide support and guidance to my patients during such an intimate time in their lives,” adds Dr. Lakhani. While Dr. Lakhani treats a broad range of cancer patients, educating and empowering each individual remains her focus. “I firmly believe that optimal nutrition, activity, and mindset can make a big difference on disease outcomes and quality of life.

My hope is for patients to understand they can not only live with cancer but thrive despite the difficult times.”

While the ongoing pandemic has shifted focus in many lives, the gynecologic oncology team at AMITA Health Medical Group has not lost sight on providing the best in care, close to home, at its Hinsdale cancer center. Dr. Stephanie Munns, a gynecologic oncologist with AMITA, says “We are continuing to operate, treat with chemotherapy and radiation, and manage patients throughout their treatment course without delays.” The medical center which boasts state-of-the-art equipment, implemented additional safety measures and continues to keep ahead of the curve to keep patients and visitors safe. With the extra measures in place, Dr. Munns feels strongly that patients should not let the pandemic stand in their way of superior care. “We have precautions and regulations in place that may limit visitors, but our overall care has not changed.”

AMITA Health Medical Group is located at 1 Salt Creek Lane, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 847-472-1992 or visit amitahealth.org.

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HANSA MEDICAL GROUPE CHIRAG PATEL, MD SPECIALTY: Internal Medicine and Geriatrics EDUCATION: MD, University of Missouri, Kansas City Medical School; internal medicine residency, St. Joseph Medical Center, Chicago AWARDS/HONORS/DISTINCTIONS: American Academy of Home Care Physicians (ACHPE); American College of Physician Executives (AAHCP); American Society of Bariatric Physicians; Illinois State Medical Association; Indiana State Medical Association; American Medical Association; Indian Medical Association of Northwest Indiana Soon after starting his career in internal medicine, Dr. Chirag Patel realized how important it was to take care of those living in senior care communities, independent living communities, assisted living centers, and nursing homes. “The senior population is growing and with that comes an increased understanding of their medical care,” says Dr. Patel, explaining that today, his

Hansa Medical Groupe almost exclusively cares for patients in this senior category. “Caring for a senior patient requires time and effort, not only with the patient, but also with their family while working closely with facility staff.” Dr. Patel and his team also partner with other ancillary services that help their patients, including home health, pharmacies, medical equipment companies, and hospice. “This care coordination is vital for our patients’ outcomes and has been a great strength of our medical group,” he says, adding that caring for seniors during the recent pandemic has been especially stressful for families. “I feel that our group has brought the needed comfort and ease to them while providing great medical care. That’s why our group motto and goal for each senior is ‘to treat each patient like our own family’.”

Hansa Medical Groupe is located at 5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300, in Skokie. For more information, call 847-920-0902.

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WESTON SHELTON, DC AND LAUREN MOLINARO SHELTON DC, CACCP SPECIALTY: Pediatric, Pregnancy, and Family Wellness EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin-Madison and Life University (Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton); Iowa State University and Life University (Dr. Weston Shelton) AWARDS/HONORS: Magna cum laude (Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton) Root & Bloom Chiropractic in Clarendon Hills elevates health by providing families with the personalized care they need to reach their individual goals. “As International Chiropractic Pediatric Association-certified doctors who specialize in pediatric and family wellness, we support families through all the transitions, stress, and health challenges that can come along with pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, early childhood, and beyond,” explains Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton, who is

joined at the practice by husband Dr. Weston Shelton. “We believe every family deserves to truly experience the joy and vitality of life without health challenges holding them back.”

With advanced technology and a personalized, resultsoriented approach, they measure the stress within the body and nervous system and determine the root cause of what is interfering with its ability to reach optimal health and wellbeing. “In a world that is inundated with all types of physical, chemical, and emotional stress, chiropractic care gives you the ability to adapt and overcome those stressors so that you and your family thrive,” explains Dr. Weston Shelton.

Root & Bloom Chiropractic is located at 140 Burlington Avenue in Clarendon Hills. For more information, call 630-5371781 or visit rootandbloomchiro.com.

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Dr. Carrie Roitstein’s integrative approach to vision combines eye health and wellness. At Glimpse Vision, Hinsdale’s premier optical boutique, patients receive a holistic approach to preventative eye care. With the latest screening technology and early diagnoses, management of eye disease can be initiated utilizing nontoxic product and nutritional solutions. As a family doctor, Dr. Roitstein draws attention to the increasing aging population with a focus towards the prevention of cataracts and macular degeneration as well as advancing technology in presbyopia correction. “Our younger population is utilizing technology more than ever, so we shift care towards myopia control, dry eyes, and reducing eyestrain,” she explains. Her expert optician partners also specialize in personalized services—combining exclusive, handmade curated eyewear collections from independent frame designers along with the most advanced optical lenses on the market. Together, Glimpse Vision can deliver made-to-order eyeglasses, custom contact lenses, nontoxic dry eye remedies, and premier customer service. Dr. Roitstein and her partners believe that eye health and vision are an integral part of wellbeing. “New technology and product advancements continue to be at the forefront for patients,” adds Dr. Roitstein.

Glimpse Vision is located at 12 E. First Street in Hinsdale and at 1205 N. Dearborn Street in Chicago. For more information, call 630-3252020 or visit glimpsevision.com.

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SPECIALTY: Optometrist EDUCATION: BS, University of Illinois; Bachelor of Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry.

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LIFE INSIGHT THERAPY COLLECTIVE SARAH STUKAS, MS, LCPC, FOUNDER; DR. CAROL SCHWERHA, PSYD, CLINICAL DIRECTOR SPECIALTY: Mental health counseling services EDUCATION: Sarah Stukas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a MS from Benedictine University and certifications in Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and Rapid Resolution Therapy. Dr. Carol Schwerha is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, earning both her MA and PsyD in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, with a specialization in Family Therapy.

For more than 15 years, Life Insight has been a resource for the families of Hinsdale and surrounding areas, offering therapy to help with life stressors and improve relationships. Founded by Sarah Stukas, the team of 13 therapists and counselors at Life Insight works with people of all ages, providing guidance and tools to help manage the anxiety and changes their clients are experiencing. Now more than ever, people are feeling their emotions more intensely.

Whether it is the loneliness of quarantine, the fear of getting sick, or the pressure that comes from balancing working from home while facilitating remote learning, Stukas, Clinical Director Dr. Carol Schwerha, and the team at Life Insight can help. Through fostering a space to talk about peoples’ experiences, they create an outlet to process feelings or concrete skills to help get people through each day. “Our mission has always been to be the first place that people call when life throws them a curveball,” says Stukas.

“Whether we are the source of care or provider of a referral, we are here to help the families of our community. We have created a warm, home-like environment to welcome you at a time when you might feel a little uneasy. We will walk alongside you as you get closer to living the life you always envisioned for yourself. We say it all the time—we have the best jobs. We have the privilege of witnessing our clients transform into the best versions of themselves.”

Life Insight Therapy Collective is located at 115 S. Vine Street in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-563-0044, email hello@life-insight.com, or visit life-insight.com.

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NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR COSMETIC SURGERY ROBOTIC HAIR TRANSPLANTATION CENTER GREGORY TUROWSKI, MD, PHD, FACS MEDICAL DIRECTOR SPECIALTY: Plastic surgery EDUCATION: Harvard Plastic Surgery, Yale Medical School Affiliate General Surgery AWARDS/HONORS: Castle Connolly Best Doctor Dr. Gregory Turowski is one of a few double boardcertified plastic surgeons—combining a European background with knowledge and technical expertise acquired through years of surgical training at the most prestigious Ivy League institutions. “Experience is key. I offer over 20 years and thousands of operations,” says Dr. Turowski, who has practiced in Chicago since 1998. He has built a reputation at New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery on compassion and a dedication to perfection. “Results, results, results … that is the only thing that matters,” he adds. “I have hundreds of before and after photos to prove it.” Dr. Turowski specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, including rhinoplasties, natural mid and full facelifts, and “mommy makeovers.” He is also a renowned expert in performing endoscopic breast augmentation, offering breast enhancement without any breast scarring. “I regularly perform minimally invasive procedures such as internal breast lifts and endoscopic face and forehead lifts and I am proud to be a pioneer of robotic hair restoration,” Dr. Turowski adds. “My goal is to help you look the best you can look.”

New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Robotic Hair Transplantation Center is located at 9843 Gross Point Road in Skokie. For more information, call 847674-4646 or visit drturowski.com.

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RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NAOMI PARRELLA, MD; BENJAMIN VEENSTRA, MD SPECIALTY: Weight management (Dr. Naomi Parrella); Bariatric surgery (Dr. Benjamin Veenstra) EDUCATION: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine; family medicine residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Dr. Naomi Parrella). MD, Tulane University School of Medicine; general surgery residency Rush University Medical Center; minimally invasive surgery fellowship, Mayo Clinic of Florida (Dr. Benjamin Veenstra) One size does not fit all when it comes to weight loss.

At Rush, patients have access to a variety of treatment options, including nutrition counseling, personal training, health coaching and monitoring, and weight-loss surgery.

The award-winning medical group boasts comprehensive lifestyle options that are available to people of all ages, and medical professionals offer supervised guidance and coaching every step of the way. Dr. Naomi Parrella is a double

board-certified obesity medicine specialist who is committed to understanding her patients’ unique weight management needs—both physical and emotional—and works with patients to develop uniquely tailored programs. If a patient is interested in surgical options, Dr. Benjamin Veenstra is a bariatric surgeon who understands that bariatric surgery is more than just a procedure; it’s a lifestyle transformation, and he guides his patients through every step of the process. Both doctors are available to see patients at Rush Oak Brook, which is conveniently located in the heart of the Western suburbs and features comprehensive care, multiple specialties, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center.

Rush Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook.

For more information on urology services, call 630-724-1300 or rush.edu/locations/rush-oak-brook.

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ADAM R. WINCKLER DDS DR. ADAM R. WINCKLER 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) AWARDS/HONORS/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—which includes seven years in the far Western Suburbs before opening a practice in Hinsdale six years ago—driving toward answering the question of “why?” It’s not just what happened or how it happened. Dr. Winckler believes it’s important to understand “why” in order to truly be comprehensive in his approach. He has continued to stay abreast of the latest advances in restorative dentistry, stemming from patient questions like, “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 hundreds of hours in postgraduate education and study groups.” This advanced analysis and education allows him to identify, diagnose, and treat some of the most complex restorative dentistry cases.

Dr. Winckler, who has received advanced post-graduate training through a hospital based residency, the prestigious Pankey Institute and through the Spear Center, is dedicated to two things—building lasting relationships and continuing education to provide the best health care possible through a comprehensive, complete approach. “This management of complexity as well as developing trusting relationships with patients has allowed me to establish the reputation that I have today,” explains Dr. Winckler, who in addition to being a restorative dentist, has a special interest in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD) and Sleep Disorders (Sleep Apnea). “More than half of our new patients are referrals from physicians, dentists, and dental specialists.”

Adam R. Winckler DDS is located at 950 York Road, Suite 100, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-655-8815, email info@hinsdaledentist.com, or visit hinsdaledentist.com.

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RUSH HEART CENTER FOR WOMEN, OAK BROOK MELISSA TRACY, MD ANNABELLE SANTOS VOLGMAN, MD, CARDIOLOGIST AND CO-FOUNDER SPECIALTY: Cardiology EDUCATION: MD, Hahnemann University Medical School; internal medicine residency, Hahnemann University Hospital; cardiology fellowship, Hahnemann University Hospital (Dr. Melissa Tracy). MD, Columbia University; internal medicine residency, University of Chicago; cardiology fellowship, Northwestern University Memorial Hospital; fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology, Northwestern University Memorial Hospital (Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman) HONORS/AWARDS: Faculty Innovator Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center (2017); NIH special emphasis study group for R61/R33 Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (2018) (Dr. Melissa Tracy). Castle-Connolly Medical America’s Top Doctors (2012-2020); WomenHeart Wenger Award for Excellence in Innovation (2019); Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards (2020); American College of Cardiology Illinois Chapter Governor (2021-2023) (Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman) Dr. Melissa Tracy takes many things to heart, but most of all, the sacred Hippocratic Oath “to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability.” As a cardiologist at the Rush Heart Center for Women, which recently opened its newest location in Oak Brook, her mission to care for your heart as if it were her own. “During this pandemic, I’m here to treat,” says Dr. Tracy, who has served many roles on staff at Rush University Medical Center and is pleased to bring her practice to

the new, state-of-the-art facility. The first heart program in Chicago devoted exclusively to women, the Rush Heart Center for Women was co-founded by Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman in 2003. “For decades before 2000, heart disease treatments and research were mostly concentrated on men’s heart disease,” explains Dr. Volgman, who currently serves as medical director. “Heart disease in women was poorly understood. This changed when it was found that since 1984, more women than men were dying from cardiovascular disease.” While awareness about heart health for women has improved since the American Heart Association started the red dress campaign two decades ago, there is still much more to understand. Dr. Tracy, a specialist in non-invasive cardiology focusing on imaging, prevention, and women’s heart health, says that helping patients get a second chance with life gives her great fulfillment. “When patients meet me, they soon realize that I want to know them as a patient and as a person,” says Dr. Tracy, proud mother of Isabella 17, Tristan 13, and Quinn, 11. “Our visits are collaborative and transparent. We establish plans that the patient and their family are confident with.” Dr. Volgman shares Dr. Tracy’s excitement that these innovative, life-saving programs and services are now available in the Western Suburbs.

The Rush Heart Center for Women is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook. For more information, call 630-724-1300 or visit rush.edu.

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PR EMIER DOCTOR S DIR ECTORY BARIATRIC SURGERY Dr. Benjamin Veenstra – Rush University Medical Center 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/ locations/rush-oak-brook CARDIOLOGY Dr. Annabelle Volgman; Dr. Melissa Tracy – Rush Heart Center for Women, Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Dr. Theodore Saclarides; Dr. Henry Govekar – Rush University Medical Center 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/ colon-and-rectal-surgery-services COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Jessie Cheung – Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness 545 Plainfield Road, Suite B, Willowbrook; 520 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago; 150 Broadway, Suite 1110, New York City, 630-455-0140, drjessiecheung.com

and Dermatology / Derick Dermatology / Dundee Dermatology / Moore Dermatology 515 N. State Street, Suite 900, Chicago; 1600 N. Randall Road, Suite 400, Elgin; 1201 Water Tower Road, West Dundee; 501 W. North Avenue, Suite 103, Melrose Park, 312-245-9965; 847-381-8899; 847-851-8888; 708-450-5086

and Dermatology / Derick Dermatology / Dundee Dermatology / Moore Dermatology 515 N. State Street, Suite 900, Chicago; 1600 N. Randall Road, Suite 400, Elgin; 1201 Water Tower Road, West Dundee; 501 W. North Avenue, Suite 103, Melrose Park, 312-245-9965; 847-381-8899; 847-851-8888; 708-450-5086

GERIATRICS

OPTOMETRY

Dr. Chirag Patel – Hansa Medical Groupe 5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300, Skokie, 847-920-0902

Dr. Treacy Adamo – Hinsdale Advanced Eye Care 133 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 100, Hinsdale, 630-560-5652, hinsdaleeye.com

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Dr. Stephanie Munns – AMITA Health Medical Group 1 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, 847-472-1992, amitahealth.org

Dr. Carrie Roitstein – Glimpse Vision 12 E. 1st Street, Hinsdale, 630-325-2020, glimpsevision.com

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

ORTHODONTICS

Dr. Arti Lakhani – AMITA Health Medical Group 1 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, 847-472-1992, amitahealth.org

Dr. Susan Blair, Dr. Nicholas Riccio – Klepacki and Blair Orthodontics 105 E. 1st Street, Hinsdale, 620-325-0100, hinsdaleortho.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

COSMETIC SURGERY

Dr. Meaghan Boston Daly – Harper Health Hinsdale 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 310, Hinsdale, 855-947-7371, harper-health.com

Dr. Amjad Alkadri – Hinsdale Vein & Laser Institute 18 W. 1st Street, Hinsdale, 630403-0121, hinsdaleveinlaser.com

Dr. Chirag Patel – Hansa Medical Groupe 5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300, Skokie, 847-920-0902

DENTISTRY

MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING

Dr. Adam Winckler – Adam R. Winckler, DDS 950 York Road, Suite 100, Hinsdale, 630-655-8815, hinsdaledentist.com DERMATOLOGY

Jennifer Froemel – Innovative Counseling Partners LLC 773-312-3612, innovativecounselingpartners.com

Dr. Ramzi Daibis; Dr. Tamera Oweis – Band & Wire Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry 433 E. Ogden Avenue, Clarendon Hills, 630-320-8888, bandandwire.com OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT), SINUS, FACIAL COSMETICS

Root & Bloom Chiropractic 140 Burlington Avenue, Clarendon Hills, 630-537-1781, rootandbloomchiro.com PELVIC HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY Dr. Khushboo Joshi – Women’s Clinic USA womensclinicusa.com PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Dr. Peter Geldner – The Geldner Center 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1325, Chicago; 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 315, Hinsdale, 312-981-4440; 630-315-5699, mygeldnercenter.com Dr. Gregory Turowski – New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery / Robotic Hair Transplantation Center 9843 Gross Point Road, Skokie, 847-674-4646, drturowski.com UROLOGY Dr. Ephrem Olweny; Dr. Alexander Chow – Rush University Medical Center 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/ urology-services VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Dr. Amjad Alkadri – Hinsdale Vein & Laser Dr. Samuel Girgis – Drs. Girgis Institute and Associates S.C. 18 W. 1st Street, Hinsdale, 630908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, 403-0121, hinsdaleveinlaser.com Hinsdale, 630-323-5214; 630-242-1570, girgisent.com Dr. Sreenivas Reddy – Vein and Vascular Centers, SC PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 7 N. Grant Street, Suite 1, Hinsdale; 412 W 63rd Street, Dr. Kelsey Brar – Suite 101, Downers Grove, 708Band & Wire Orthodontics 354-8881, chicagolegs.com and Pediatric Dentistry 433 E. Ogden Avenue, Clarendon Hills, 630-320-8888, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT bandandwire.com Dr. Naomi Parrella –

Dr. Toula Berti; Dr. Jeffrey Berti – Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery 6825 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, 630-321-0303, jbderm.com

Sarah Stukas; Dr. Carol Schwerha – Life Insight Therapy Collective 115 S. Vine Street, Hinsdale, 630-563-0044, life-insight.com MOHS SURGERY

PEDIATRIC, PREGNANCY, AND FAMILY WELLNESS

Dr. Tracy Campbell – Chicago Cosmetic Surgery

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Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton, Dr. Weston Shelton –

Rush University Medical Center 2011 York Road, Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/ locations/rush-oak-brook

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Hinsdale doctor sees creative shifts in emergency care.

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA KASS ROGERS

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t’s a busy morning at the Colbert family’s Hinsdale household. Ten-year-old Nina scampers down the stairs with Gavin, 7, close behind, eager to show off the new toy top he sets spinning across the kitchen counter. Dylan, 15, comes next, heading to the back door where the family’s 10-month-old English bulldog Biggie is barking his request to join in.

Their parents, doctors Chris and Carmelita, have a quick chat about logistics before Carmelita, a rheumatologist with DuPage Medical Group, has to leave for her appointments.

With Carmelita on her way, Chris, Assistant Program Director of the emergency medicine residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), settles in to chat before enjoying a day off with the kids. Having come through the incredibly emotional and physically draining demands presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, you would expect Colbert to be completely depleted. But this is a man who always looks toward the positive outcome— new potential, new growth, new possibilities, for both his family, his patients and the medical school residents he leads.

“Despite all of the frustration and challenge, this pandemic has been a great opportunity for us to be creative and to shift the paradigm,” says Colbert, “both as teaching physicians, to support learning and keep the audience engaged, but also to provide insights for emergency medicine in the future.”

As an attending physician in the Chicago area for the past

“The biggest thing that we have learned through the whole experience of this pandemic is just how resilient we are.”

13 years, directing emergency medicine at UIC, chairing continuing medical education for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, and co-chairing the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians spring symposiums, all of this is crucial to Colbert.

“The biggest thing that we have learned through the whole experience of this pandemic is just how resilient we are. There was a point in 2020 when we didn’t know anything. We didn’t know if we were going to bring this home to our families, how this would affect us personally, or the ER in general. All we knew was we needed more ER doctors, and nurses. We were packing ICU beds, trying to create more rooms, and filling waiting rooms for hours. But just eight months later, we are talking about vaccines, and discussing the use of steroids and antiviral medications and anti-clonal antibodies for management.

Everything we are doing in ER is different—how we triage, how we navigate patient throughput, and so much more. The entire platform has changed, and we did it under duress. We all got together and worked to enhance patience confidence in what we do, as well as achieving better patient outcomes.”

While Colbert doesn’t think ER doctors are better equipped than other physicians to cope with the current challenges, the realities of ER medicine have trained practitioners to deal with whatever comes their way.

“The thing about ER medicine is that it is always full of navigating and adapting to a wide variety of circles and possibilities,” says Colbert. “You need a good sense of humor, an open mind, and a lot of patience.”

Colbert’s interest in medicine started when he was a young child, fascinated with biology and science. “I knew I wanted to be a doctor in grade school—even signed the yearbooks, “Christopher Colbert, future doctor,” he laughs.

With a father enlisted in the Air Force and grandfather in the Army, a well-disciplined, structured life was generational, and influenced Chris to serve in the military as well. Currently a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Re-

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Dylann, Chris, Nina, and Gavin Colbert with their beloved English bulldog Biggie.

serves, Chris has served as an emergency medicine doctor in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, Kosovo, and Japan.

Colbert’s father was deployed eight times during Chris’s childhood—moves that would take the family from Washington D.C., to Texas, Germany, the Philippines, and Illinois.

“Moving a lot, you learn how to navigate social circles well because you have to,” he says. “You are the new kid all of the time. So, I quickly learned the value of listening and open discussion. As corny as it sounds, if you want to relate to someone, bring up something positive that people share. After you establish that, you can say, ‘Oh by the way, my name is Chris,’ and you’re on your way,” he says.

Growing up on military bases, there were always timelines, but there was also a mix of family fun and healthy activity. “My family made time for all of it,” says Colbert.

“When I was young, my brother, father, and grandparents would run every morning and do pushups. Weekends my father would make pancake breakfasts which we decided were the best match for cartoons. And there was music!

My dad played the guitar and mom liked to sing, so we listened to a rich variety of music in the house from the time I was young on up. Everything from the Fifth Dimension to the Beatles, James Brown, and John Coltrane.”

Because his parents wanted Colbert and his younger twin sisters to fill their idle time with something positive, Chris began volunteering in the hospital with the Red Cross when he was 13. He started out pushing veterans in their wheelchairs, and as time progressed, took on greater responsibility. By the time he was a junior in high school, Colbert was sitting in with medical residents for radiology, assisting the chief radiologist.

“He and I developed a really cool relationship and he mentored me,” Colbert recalls. “He taught me how to read X-rays, and so much more, even writing the recommendation for my admission to medical school.”

But the gift the radiologist gave Colbert upon entry,

“I would like to see the day when the resources that are available to my children are available to all children.”

would stay with him for life. “My first week of medical school, I received a package from him. In it, was a stethoscope with the message: “This is to remind you always to listen. What you need to be a good physician is not the instrument, but the skill of good listening. Listen to your patients, ask the right questions, and remember: There is no such thing as a poor historian.”

Although Colbert initially planned to become a radiologist, his love for patient interaction made him realize he needed to pursue a different path. That turned out to be emergency medicine.

“I fell in love with this unstructured, no-idea-whatcomes-around-the-next-corner experience. There is no monotony, and far fewer ‘thank-yous,’ but I love it.

The variety of lives you interact with and grow from are exponential. I learn so much from these individuals and am a more open-minded husband, father, and physician because of the people I see and treat.”

Chris and Carmelita often joke about the difference between their work. “People set appointments to see my wife three or four months in advance. But with my patients, being in the emergency room is the very last thing on their list of anything they would want to do. No one wants to be there. When people see my wife, it’s like, ‘Oh, I’m so happy to see you, Dr. Colbert!’ But with me, it’s ‘This is the last place I wanted to be!’ And I have to say, ‘You’re right, but I’m here to help.’ It’s very humbling.”

Teaching the young doctors in residency that he works with to accept this, Colbert often turns back to the message from his early mentor. “The best physician is the one who listens before speaking. To find that place your patient is coming from first, and only then let them know that you are going to provide insight and help. That’s what I communicate to the residents. It sounds cliché but it’s true—no one cares what you know if they know you don’t care. Caring is what ensures longevity in this profession, so that you can go home and sleep well at night knowing your job has been done well.”

Looking ahead, Colbert is excited about the work he is doing in the arena of social emergency medicine, writing a book that focuses on this with several colleagues. As part of that work, he is doing what he can to help shift health care disparities in this country.

“I would like to see the day when the resources that are available to my children are available to all children,” he sums. “I’m all about finding the processes we can put into place that enhance mental wellness with teaching, with students, and with patients so this whole health process can honestly move forward. It’s my hope—and I’m currently in the process of redefining what we do as a culture of physicians by introducing new ideas toward this—that as a medical institution we can work for a larger, greater good. Because ultimately, everything leads to the emergency room. It’s not a question of ‘if ’ just ‘when.’ There is not one adult in America that hasn’t been to the emergency room in the last five years, either as a patient, or, with a family member. So why don’t we make this a place where everyone can have a good outcome?”

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or nearly a decade, Dr. Mira Albert and her Brush Pediatric Dentistry have been a fixture in Hinsdale family life. But like the rest of the world in 2020, the pediatric dentist known through the village for making kids smile had to abruptly shift gears and move forward in unprecedented times.

“2020 was a year for the record books. It started out so promising and like everyone else our plans came crashing down in midair,” says Dr. Albert, sharing a rare glimpse of what her personal life was like the year our daily lives were put on pause. “Closing the offices for two and a half months was incredibly difficult. Just when it seemed we had a plan in place, my dad became severely ill and hospitalized with COVID-19 on March 28.”

While her father eventually recovered, he spent six weeks literally fighting for his life, she says. It was a turning point for her family, one that made her rethink how she was spending her time.

The answer was clear. While Dr. Albert has a highly credentialed background that includes both a BA in psychology and DDS from the University of Michigan, a two-year hospital residency in pediatric dentistry, and a MS in oral sciences from the University of Illinois in Chicago, business school has never been far from her mind. And given that her spare time on non-clinical days was while the kids were at school, she took a leap of faith.

“While it seems like a crazy time to do something like this, the hard stop on our social life and kids’ activities actually gave me a positive place to put my extra energy so I decided to pursue my dream of earning an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University,” she explains. “I’m getting most of my schoolwork done in parallel with my kids’ homework so as not to interfere with family time. Plus, I’m excited to share my older son’s 8th grade graduation year with him in 2022!”

Her goal with the MBA is to broaden her approach as Brush Pediatric Dentistry continues to grow. “While my first love is patient care, I greatly enjoy running my practice and responding to the challenges in spite of how stressful they can be at times,” says Dr. Albert. “Ultimately, I think I will better be able to serve my patient base and team with the knowledge and experience I expect to absorb from the incredible Kellogg faculty and my amazing cohort.”

How does she juggle an MBA, a busy family, and a busy practice all at the same time? It’s not necessarily easy but she says her team at Brush and devoted husband, Dr. Sherif Albert, make anything possible.

“I am fortunate that I have an incredible team behind me at my office, my kids are a little more independent now, and my husband is great at balancing our life with me. He truly is my partner.

We share the responsibilities and joys of raising our two boys and managing our three practices together. Without his support, encouragement, and help, it would be hard to be successful at the endeavors I pursue,” adds Dr. Albert. “There are days he’s handling

“2020 underscored the lesson that you can make all the plans in the world, but ultimately things are not in your control and life can come to a complete halt quite literally overnight.” homework and making dinner while I’m doing things for the practices and vice versa. He’s also my fairest critic, which I think everyone needs.”

It also helps that the Albert children are used to living with two busy parents. Dr. Albert says every day is “bring your child to work day,” pandemic or not.

“While I’m sure my boys would love for us to completely turn work off at times, they also understand our dedication and that their blessings indirectly come from that dedication,” she says. “My hope is that as my kids grow, they learn to be loyal to the things they commit to.”

They are also learning valuable life skills by helping out with small jobs at their parents’ practices. “My younger son really loves engaging on the patient side of things. During quarantine, he recorded a reading of our favorite children’s book for our patients and we posted it to our social media,” Dr. Albert says, adding that her kids are also enjoying the fact that Mom has homework now.

“The first week of school, Kellogg laid it on thick and I considered dropping out due to the level of difficulty. It was my older son that disallowed my contemplation. He insisted I stick to it and encouraged me in the sweetest way. It was a really interesting parenting moment to have the tables turned.”

While 2020 was certainly not an easy year for anyone, Dr. Albert is grateful for the blessing of time—time to reflect, and time for family. As for 2021, she’s taking all those lessons and moving forward with less plans and more intention.

“2020 underscored the lesson that you can make all the plans in the world, but ultimately things are not in your control and life can come to a complete halt quite literally overnight,” she says. “I hope to use 2021 to dial in my goals, focus on family, work, school, health, and reconnecting with my friends I miss so dearly!”

Brush Pediatric Dentistry is located at 911 N. Elm Street, Suite 228, in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-504-2223 or visit brushforkids.com.

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The specialty restaurant Codex, lying at the resort’s edge, creates a sense of wonder and intimacy through a curated dining experience. Guests enter a forest of mangroves before reaching an entry with four fountains. Here they are handed a candle and asked to turn to each source of water for a gratitude ritual. Next, guests enter the dining room which rests on an elevated wood deck beneath an intricate bamboo ceiling. An open “window” to the ocean completes the hypnotic embrace … and the culinary journey has not even begun.

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The open air Mezquite, one of our favorite restaurants, and just up the beach from Codex allows guests to dine on delicacies while toes rest in the sand. For lunch one day, we enjoyed a true seato-table affair, the Zarandeado experience, led by Executive Chef Palma. Fishermen from a local village brought their fresh catch for the chef to prepare one of Nayarit’s classic specialties, Red Snapper a-la-Zarandeado. This 500-year-old method of grilling fish over hot coals incorporates an abundance of spices and a “flipping” of the fish. We assembled fish tacos with the succulent grilled meat, salsas, guacamole, and pickled onions—Buena comida! Don’t miss Mezquite’s fresh grilled octopus and assortment of delicious salads (we recommend the quinoa with feta, green apple, and peas in a savory sesame dressing or the roasted squash with gorgonzola and arugula in a light dressing with a hint of vanilla.) The traditional post-dinner charcoal popsicle is always a hit with guests and has the added benefit of aiding digestion.

Start your mornings on Arbol’s patio and embrace nature while perched above the expansive grounds overlooking the pools and beach. Fortify your body with the avocado toast accented with delicious chunks of lobster or with the stuffed Chile Relleno, a popular choice. End evenings in the Agave Studio just off of Arbol’s entrance. Spirit aficionado and the resort’s Food and Beverage manager Ana Martinez will lead you on a journey of Mexico’s agave introducing you to the differences between Mexico’s well-known spirits with samplings of several different varieties including tequila, mezcal, and raicilla. You’ll even sample a sotol laced with a bit of viper venom.

Last but not least and at the social heart of the resort, lies the open air Paleta. A woven wood ceiling embodies a design in honor of the Huichol allowing light to enter and dance in patterns across the floor. My go-to here was the poke bowl with melt-in-yourmouth tuna, avocado, and Chile serrano—in one word—divine.

The celebration of tradition and nature does not end with the resort’s overall design or with the restaurants’ cuisine. The indoor/ outdoor 10,000-square-foot Conrad Spa enhances wellness and mindfulness through indigenous rituals and natural elements.

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For the adventurous, the spa also features a traditional clay Temazcal or “house of heat” providing a cleansing experience for body, mind, and spirit that has been a tradition within Mexican culture for over 1,000 years. The resident shaman awaits your arrival.

If you can tear yourself away from the spa, pools, and beach, the resort also boasts a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness facility overlooking the perfectly manicured grounds.

While all of the amenities are outstanding, I would be remiss not to extoll the tremendous virtues of Conrad’s people. We found everyone from the general manager and executive chef to our stewards at the pool ( Julio and Alfonso), to be extremely friendly and conscious of our every need. It is often the people that can make a place that much more special.

Speaking of special, on our last evening my daughter suggested we walk along the beach despite the rain. Sea turtles favor this two-mile stretch of beach for laying eggs and earlier in the day we noticed several signs marking nests. On our sunset stroll (and to our absolute delight) we came across a nest of hatchlings making their way out of the sand and across the beach. My daughter dashed off to alert hotel staff and then we all spent 45 minutes shooing away crabs and birds, watching these tiny turtles head to their watery new home. At first, the little creatures tumbled and tossed in the waves but as soon as they were upright they took off as if they had been swimming for years. We bid farewell to the turtles, thanking them for this extraordinary experience which was the penultimate moment for a trip full of truly magical moments.

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ust before she started working at Wellness House more than a decade ago, Lisa Kolavennu’s father was diagnosed with cancer. As Executive Director of Wellness House in Hinsdale, she brings that experience to work with her every day.

“I’ve worked for nonprofit organizations since graduate school, and I’ve been a Wellness House now for 13 years.

My father was diagnosed with cancer just before that,” Kolavennu says. “So, the mission of what people were doing at Wellness House was so compelling to me, I really felt called in some way to be a part of that and to develop my work to that mission.”

With a background in psychology, Kolavennu is the perfect leader for Wellness House.

“Everything we do is to support people who are diagnosed with cancer or impacted by cancer as a family member or friend,” she says. “We know that traditional medical care is critical for people who are going through cancer and yet there’s so much more that is left unaddressed that has a significant impact on their overall wellbeing and even their health outcomes.”

Kolavennu says that so many aspects of its patients’ lives are changed when they are diagnosed with cancer and that it’s important for Wellness House to offer its programs free of charge.

“We’ve been doing this for 30 years and that’s always been essential. At the same time, we believe it’s important to offer our programs by licensed and credentialed professionals who really have experience in their field of expertise, so patients feel cared for,” she says. “It’s the best combination of science and heart brought together for people because we believe that leads to the best outcomes.”

In recent years, the organization has launched a concerted effort to get its programs to people who can’t come to its main location in Hinsdale. Wellness House has embarked on several partnerships in the Chicago area so that communities—especially underserved communities—can access its programs as well.

“Our main location continues to be the heart of the organization in the community, and so we can learn things and develop things then absolutely expand the footprint to the Chicago area to serve more people,” Kolavennu says. “What’s really fascinating these days is that it can go far beyond Chicago because we’ve learned so much about how to do programs online during the pandemic.”

Because offering programs free of charge is central to its mission, Wellness House has established a number of ways the public can support its work, both financially and through volunteering. It operates a resale shop in downtown Hinsdale—The Courtyard—

staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and it also raises money through grants from family foundations.

Most significantly, Wellness House holds two fundraising events each year, the Walk for Wellness House in the spring and the Wellness House Ball in the fall. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, both events were held virtually this year, but Kolavennu hopes 2021 events can be held, at least in part, in person. The events provide critical support for the organization’s mission.

“To continually receive gratitude from people and see the difference it makes in their lives, that’s a number one motivator,” Kolavennu says. “I want to continue to do this kind of work and be of service in this way.”

For more information on how to support Wellness House, visit wellnesshouse.org.

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