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February 2024

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For Tablescapes 2024, The Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society chapter is celebrating the vibrancy and colors of Los Angeles.

54 // A LOVE SUPREME

The artist’s John Coltrane-inspired exhibit, A Love Supreme, is open at The Elmhurst Art Museum.

60 // PREMIER DOCTORS In an area with worldclass talent, these medical professionals rise to the top.

28 From The Editor 31 Talk Of The Town 32 Agenda 34 The Buzz 36 Country Vs. Town 40 Style 42 Beauty 44 Best Dressed 88 Esquire 90 Dinner Date 96 Journeys

100 Living + Giving ON THE COVER Hinsdale’s Diana Wagenbach at home. Photography by Ian McLeod / Styling by Theresa DeMaria / Hair and Makeup by Margareta Komlenac / Wardrobe from Ikram ON THIS PAGE Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society President Kassandra Fisher and First Vice President Candace Mueller prepare for Tablescapes 2024. Photography by Ian McLeod / Styling by Theresa DeMaria / Hair and Makeup by Leanna Ernest H I N S D A L E L I V I N G 24

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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ebruary 2024, with its extra day, feels full of possibility. Leap into it. Or disappear for a day of self-care because there’s one to spare. Whichever leap year strategy you choose, take this issue along.

Maybe use the extra day to schedule any needed appointments with one of the incredible professionals in Premier Doctors. How lucky we are to have these experts to turn to for annual care and things that pop up along the way.

The Hinsdale chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary is a dynamic group of women who work hard all year supporting IWS Family Health, where patients who otherwise wouldn’t receive world class medical care. They collect and donate coats, contribute “Angel Baby” bags filled with essentials for newborns, hold an annual baby shower, and pack Mother’s Day gift bags filled with little luxuries for mamas who don’t have many of those in their lives. Tablescapes, the chapter’s signature event supports all these projects and more. This year the theme is Oh La La, a tribute to Los Angeles, to be held on March 10, 2024. We caught up with the women helming this special day.

Artist Norman Teague’s A Love Supreme at The Elmhurst Art Museum is a must-see. Take a sneak peek and learn about his inspiration and collaborators in our story of the same name.

You’ll love getting to know our cover star Diana Wagenbach in Country Vs. Town. Diana is inspiration for anyone who has ever wanted to switch careers. She transitioned from marketing to motherhood to interior design without skipping a beat.

Dinner Date takes us to Que Miso, a fabulous new addition to the Hinsdale dining scene. It’s already a local favorite. If you haven’t been, find your recommendations here. In Journeys we’re off to Wyoming, which is breathtaking year-round and a favorite of many in-the-know travelers.

Our Publisher’s Profile takes us inside The Derm Institute, an office you’ll want in your contacts for looking and feeling fantastic.

Living + Giving is full of cheer, packed to the max with many of the parties from the end of last year. We are so proud of all the good work and delighted to share glimpses into each stellar event. Enjoy the photos and please be in touch with news and your upcoming events.

Gratefully, MICHELLE CROWE Editor-in-Chief michelle@jwcmedia.com

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Talk of theTown Hinsdale Living’s guide to the area’s people, places, and things that you must know about

HEART SHAPED WORLD Designer Jennifer Behr trained as a sculptor before taking a turn into millinery and luxury hair accessories. Today her Brooklyn Atelier is the place to turn to for exquisite embellishments. Chic celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Zendaya are clients and all the major magazines have the studio on speed dial. While headpieces are reserved for special occasions, fab earrings are a winner anytime. The unabashedly romantic Cassandra aarrings feature oversized heart-shaped crystal drops, with each stone enveloped in a generous halo of crystal sparkle. Sustainable, artfully made, these will become heirloom pieces to be passed down. If, of course, one’s heirs don’t nab them right out of the jewelry box. jenniferbehr.com

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FEBRUARY 16 ART IN MOTION

FEBRUARY 24 AS GOLD AS IT GETS

WHERE: Elmhurst Art Museum The Elmhurst Art Museum is presenting A Love Supreme, a solo exhibition by Norman Teague inspired by legendary jazz musician John Coltrane. Teague uses Coltrane’s album “A Love Supreme” as a personal, cultural, and spiritual touchstone to consider design influences from his life-long home in Chicago. elmhurstartmuseum.org

WHERE: Wildman BT, Chicago Hosted by the Associate Board, the 21st annual Art in Motion event aims to raise more than $500,000 for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Art Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs—unique healing programs supported exclusively through philanthropy. Enjoy a lively cocktail party with music, refreshments, and patient artwork on display. Meet the artists and bid on their artwork throughout the night. sralab.org/artinmotion

WHERE: The Westin The annual benefit of The Women’s League of Misericordia is always a lively evening of music, live and silent auctions, and the presentation of the Heart of Gold award. This year’s award winners are Cathy Hofmann and Jo Marie Ferro, a dynamic duo who lift up the League and embody the spirit of all who support Misericordia. heartofgoldbenefit.org

FEBRUARY 24 WINE, WOMEN, AND SHOES

WHERE: The Drake Oak Brook Tablescapes, the signature fundraising event of the Hinsdale Auxiliary of The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, will feature five themed table designs. This year, the Tablescapes will include elevated themed décor, as well as a unique experience to complement each table theme.

The tables will be raffled off to lucky winners, along with other carefully curated experiences and luxury items. Guests will enjoy a three-course lunch, live music, and shopping from some of the Western Suburbs’ premier boutiques. hinsdaleiws.com

FEBRUARY 3 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WHERE: The Westin WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Join the Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare Society for The Roaring Twenties, a night of glam, glitz, and giving. Enjoy dueling pianos, a jazz trio, dinner, live and silent auctions, a champagne wall and more. The evening benefits IWS Family Health, which provides integrated health care services to children and their families, enabling them to live healthy lives. clarendonhillsinfantwelfare.org/benefit

WHERE: Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Guests will enjoy lunch, wine tastings, designer pop-up shops, and a fashion show at this favorite afternoon event. Wine, Women, and Shoes supports Bridge Communities, working to transition families facing homelessness to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. winewomenandshoes.com

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The youngest of three siblings, Diana looked to her hard-working parents, who immigrated from Romania, for inspiration on work ethic. She breezed through private high school in just three years, then attended Loyola University of Chicago, simultaneously running marketing and client management for a mortgage industry leader while earning her degree in Marketing.

Diana and her husband Doug loved living in River North, but when their son was born and the suburbs called, she took a fateful drive to Hinsdale. “I drove through one beautiful spring morning and fell in love.” They purchased their home in 2016 and did an expansive renovation which Diana personally designed and project managed. She fell in love with design and after their daughter was born, enrolled at the School of the Art Institute’s Interior Design program.

Her namesake company, Studio W Interiors, launched in 2021. “It’s been an amazing and wild ride, growing my company, working with amazing clients and growing a team. I’m excited to keep growing and continuing to help people design their dream homes,” she says.

Diana considers herself to be incredibly lucky to be married to her best friend, who is her biggest supporter as she builds her business. Completing the family, Henry (8) and Caroline (5), are the sweetest, smartest, funniest kids around.

Henry has taken up travel soccer and Caroline is a budding ballerina. Both are playing golf, which means Diana may pick up the clubs this spring. Family time is important to her, “We love to spend time together on the weekend, getting to go to fun restaurants or having family cooking night at home.” She kindly shares a few of favorites with Hinsdale Living.

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Mantra? Do good. On your reading stack? Currently reading The Odyssey. What organizations do you support? Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club, Hinsdale Historical Society, By The Hand Kids Club. Favorite workout? Pilates on a reformer, especially at Energie in Hinsdale Best beauty tip? Blowouts from Ten Friends and facials from Spa Nineteen- Hanadi is the best! Guilty pleasure?

A great cheese plate and some awesome wine. Music you love? All kinds, but lately have been on a country kick ith Zach Bryan. Advice you would give to your younger self? Just go for it and follow your intuition.

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IN TOWN Your style is? Cozy and comfortable…Jeans, boots, and warm sweaters. Favorite walk? Fullersburg Woods for the nature. Southeast Hinsdale for architecture. Can’t leave the house without? Phone, keys, and sunglasses. Place to celebrate? Vistro Prime. Best quick bite or hidden gem? Toni’s Patisserie. Favorite festival or special event? Hands down the 4th of July- the celebration is one of the reasons I fell in love with Hinsdale. Best thing about the country? The beauty of nature- green grass, beautiful trees. The perfect day is? Going for a run, having a long steam shower, and then grabbing lunch in downtown Hinsdale followed by some chill time with my family.

Your style is? Business but make it cute. Jeans, a cute top, flats, and a great jacket. Favorite walk? Love going along the Riverwalk to Lake Michigan. Can’t leave the house without? Keys- I drive everywhere. Place to celebrate? Bavettes! The design is impeccable, and the food is great. Best quick bite or hidden gem? Coffee and croissants at La Colombe in the West Loop Favorite festival or special event? Design Chicago at The Mart is my favorite to attend, and the Chicago Marathon, which has such great energy and it’s fun to see everyone work so hard. Shop? Jayson Home Best thing about town? The architecture, the restaurants the museums and all the great design shops! The perfect day is? Staying at the Soho House, getting a run in on the lakefront, then going to the Art Institute and ending with an early dinner in the West Loop.

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Mr. and Mrs. John Gambla

Pamela and John Pierce

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Austin

Mrs. A. William Haarlow III

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Posthuma

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Mr. and Mrs. William Haarlow

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Poulos

Alben F. Bates and Clara G. Bates Foundation

The Late Charles Hansen III

Dr. Jennifer Reenan and Mr. Neal Reenan

Ms. Kimberly Beard

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Ms. Mary Blue Henneman and Mr. Mark Henneman

Mr. and Mrs. John Rigazio

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brannigan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hetke

Mr. and Mrs. John Rose

Ms. Mary Christine Graff and Mr. John Cashman

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Dr. Nishi Barman Sahgal and Mr. Rohit Sahgal

Mr. and Mrs. Erik Chalut

Ms. Heidi Huizenga

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Salisbury

Dr. Megan Koh Chung and Dr. Sung Chung

Ms. Katherine Klingel Lewis and Mr. Christopher James Lewis, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stojka

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Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lyne

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Turner

Ms. Rebecca Dunkle

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Van Houtte

Mr. and Mrs. John Francis III

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray

Ms. Lei Wang and Mr. Qing Xu

Mr. and Mrs. John Francis Jr.

Ms. Kimberly Harte and Mr. Mark Ostrowski

~ Benefactors ~ Mr. and Mrs. Brian Chung

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neil

Dr. Christina Steil and Mr. Gregory Steil

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Meara

Dr. Helen Nikolas Theotikos and Dr. George Theotikos

Dr. Neha Patel Iyengar and Dr. Vivek Iyengar

Mrs. John Otten

Mr. and Mrs. John Trainer Jr.

Dr. Kimberly Mercurio and Mr. James Mercurio

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Satre

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wittemann

Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Muñoz

Mr. and Mrs. John Spagoletti

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buddig

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hernandez

Mr. and Mrs. James Lovelace

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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Arthur Satre

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Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company **

Sav Way Fine Wines & Spirits **

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fiascone

Hinsdale Racquet Club

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wills

Mr. and Mrs. Torrey Norton Foster Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. James Scott Gillman

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones

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~ Contributors ~ A and N Mortgage Services, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Asim Hameeduddin

Dr. Jennifer Trainor and Dr. Robert Seo

Blu Valet *

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Michael Sheley

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Andrews

Kramer Foods **

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sleiman

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Boggs

Mrs. William McCain

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stanos

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buddig

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Melkus

Dr. Steven Stanos and Dr. Sarah Stanos

Bukes Salon Spa **

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Morgan

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tanner

CHT Orthodontics **

Mrs. Nancy Ordway

Vintage Charm Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cubbin

Mr. James Phillips

Vistro Restaurant

Donatelli & Coules, LTD **

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin Schmidt

Wendy Garber/Dawn McKenna Group Naples

~ Friends ~ Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brouwers

Mrs. Patricia Mercurio

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis

Ms. Therese Michicich

Mr. and Mrs. Neel Jones Shah Mr. Thomas Lucian Shean

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Fiscus

Mrs. Collette Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sommers

Mr. and Mrs. David Grayson

Ms. Kathleen O’Laughlin

Mrs. Logan Matthew Tanner

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Kozlowski

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Purcell

Mr. Zachary Thornton

The Reverend Heather McCain

Mr. and Mrs. D. Kent Salisbury

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We would like to thank all of our donors whose donations were received after the printing deadline.

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A Love Norman Teague in his studio

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Artist Norman Teague takes inspiration from legendary jazz musician John Coltrane for the must-see exhibition of the season.

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ot everything needs a function, artist, designer, and educator Norman Teague often tells his students at the University of Illinois Chicago. It just needs to be beautiful; that could then be its function. Yet, Teague’s art and custom furniture are often a combination of the two.

“My motivation comes from reflections that I have on growing up in Chicago,” says Teague. “Right now, I’m trying to think about design objects through the lens of being African American and what that looks like in a modern context.”

Teague focuses on projects and pedagogy that address the systematic complexity of urbanism and the culture of communities.

Past projects have ranged from public sculpture and retail spaces to consumer products and performances. In all, Teague primarily works with locally sourced building materials and local fabricators to create objects and spaces that explore simplicity, honesty, and cleverness.

Take, for example, the Self Portrait he created while studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It’s an oversize ash wood and bending plywood bookcase—modeled after high-profile rims—that plays with form and composition to shape a narrative.

“I really had to think about what I wanted to say,” explains Teague of the piece. “I was pissed and hurt, and this was my way of sharing that history. There are other little Black boys out there who need to know that other people hurt, love, and desire the same way they do. It was a passion project.”

Teague first began to think of himself as an artist when his uncle Alfred taught him how to draw a face as a young child.

He calls that moment his inspiration for later

studying drafting and architecture in school and for eventually pursuing continued education at Harold Washington College then Columbia College Chicago, where time in the school’s woodshop led him to consider a career as a designer.

“Most of my career until that point I had worked under an architect or interior designer,” says Teague. “I was what one what might call a ‘CAD monkey.’ It excited me to have the freedom to go from initial idea to mechanics to final build. This experience was probably the most valuable time I had at Columbia and, before I graduated, I rented space and opened my first studio.”

He worked on a variety of local projects with small businesses to start, flexing his creative muscles, and making a name for himself in Chicago and beyond.

Fast forward to today, and Teague’s work is exhibited in the permanent collection at The Art Institute of Chicago—and in the collections of 16 other museums and art organizations across the country including MOMA and Carnegie Museum of Art. He partnered with museum exhibition design firm Ralph Applebaum Associates to concept the early stages of storytelling and furnishings for The Obama Presidential Center. He’s working on building a design center for artists of color on Chicago’s South Side. Teague is also in the process of creating a piece for New York-based gallery R & Company and is designing two chairs for iconic furniture brand Knoll. And through April 28, at The Elmhurst Art Museum, A Love Supreme, a solo exhibition inspired by legendary jazz musician John Coltrane, with an adjoining intervention in Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House by Chicago-based BIPOC designers.

Teague uses Coltrane’s album “A Love Supreme” as a personal, cultural, and spiritual touchstone to consider design influences from his life-long home in Chicago, exploring how the power of bold improvisational jazz and unapologetic Black aesthetics have expanded the minds and inspired creative communities of color.

The artist and his collaborators will draw on their own history and cultural inspirations, including designers such as Chuck Harrison, sculptor Martin Puryear, and Emory Douglas. Throughout the exhibit, Teague mines the empowering musical legacy of the

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Civil Rights Era, acknowledges overlooked historical BIPOC figures, and creates opportunity for today’s generation to acknowledge and reclaim the historical absence of Black design history in America. A Love Supreme seeks to provide a new narrative about the bold, bright, and vast number of designers who are the future of American design.

“I believe there is a quest for craft from the imaginations of Black America that needs to be heard, seen, and felt as safe, desired, and beautiful. And it can only come from us. This turning point of awareness in American history will only get greater as time goes on—and design history will follow,” says Teague.

“What I like about Norman’s work is how his pieces are contemporary art as well as furniture and industrial design,” says Yumi Ross, president of The Art Center Highland Park’s Board of Directors. “He pushes against preconceived boundaries and invents new intersections between disciplines. He is an utterly unique voice, a visionary.”

Teague and Ross first met through renowned visual artist Amanda Williams, who worked with Teague on The Obama Presidential Center’s exhibitions design team. Ross later served on an Art Institute of Chicago’s board when it voted to acquire Teague’s Sinmi stool for the permanent collection.

Ross adds, “Norman challenges viewers to look at art and design in new ways.”

He also challenges his students to do the same. Teague is currently an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago on the tenure track and says it’s supremely important to him to “be in a teacher capacity” as often as he can.

“My work is on display for that reason, too,” explains Teague.

“Other people get to see this dude from the South Side who had all sorts of growing pains but stuck to his guns and now gets to do what he loves for a living. It’s a very precious place to be. I like to

be in front of people in a happy light. We get enough Black men in front of the camera in an unhappy one.”

There is a bit of pressure in that, too, he says. But even though his work comes from a “hurt place” sometimes, the pieces are a reminder of moments throughout his life and his feelings during those times.

“Chicago’s South Side is an epicenter for great artists of color,” says Ross. “In addition to his amazing talent, I deeply appreciate Norman’s commitment to opening doors for fellow Black artists and designers, particularly on the South Side, and his mentoring of students considering careers in art and design.”

Adds Teague, “If it touches anyone, then I’ve done my job as a maker. Hopefully 20 years from now, when a young Black man or woman is reading a design history book, they get to see someone who looks like them and see good work coming from that person. I hope I’m setting some sort of a bar.”

A Love Supreme is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. It is sponsored by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. A Love Supreme is supported in part by a grant from the League of Chicago Theatres and ComEd. A Love Supreme: McCormick House Reimagined is cocurated by Norman Teague and Rose Camara. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Chipstone Foundation.

The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst. The Museum is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regular admission prices are $18 for adults (ages 18+), $15 for seniors, $10 for students, and $5 for children.

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Norman Teague with his sinmi stool sculptures.

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ith health and wellness top of mind this month, many Hinsdale area residents are chipping away at resolutions and planning for their healthiest year yet. Each year, we bring you the area’s premier doctors across a variety of specialties—from cardiology and dermatology to internal medicine and dentistry—to help you find the ultimate care team. 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 Western Suburb’s most accomplished doctors and all that they bring to the communities that we call home.

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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 2025 feature, please contact us at features@hinsdalelivingmag.com.

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GREGORY TUROWSKI, M.D., PH.D., FACS

NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR COSMETIC SURGERY/QUALDERM & ROBOTIC HAIR RESTORATION CENTER SPECIALTY: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery EDUCATION: Harvard Plastic Surgery; Yale Medical School Affiliate General Surgery AWARDS/HONORS: Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Top Doctor Chicago Magazine, North Shore Premier Doctor

Dr. Gregory Turowski is one of a few double board-certified plastic surgeons—combining a European background with knowledge and technical expertise acquired through years of surgical training at the world’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions. “Experience and natural results are keys to successful outcomes. I offer more than 25 years of experience and results from many thousands of operations,” says Dr. Turowski, who has been practicing on the North Shore for over 20 years. He has built a reputation on compassion, innovation, and a dedication to perfection. “Predictable results and quality patient care is what matters most,” 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 natural mid and full deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasties, 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. I am also proud to be a world pioneer of robotic hair restoration,” Dr. Turowski adds. “My goal is to help you looking the best you can.”

New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery/Qualderm & Robotic Hair Restoration Center is located at 9843 Gross Point Road in Skokie, 847-6744646, drturowski.com.

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

SPECIALTY: Functional Medicine & Chiropractic Medicine EDUCATION: Magna Cum Laude graduate from the National University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine; Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner; Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists; Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Nutritionists; Certified NeuroEmotional Technique Practitioner; Certified Acupuncturist; B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; B.S., National University of Health Sciences

Dr. Cara Vanwormer-Hartman brings over 15 years of experience to the Hinsdale community and is a leading functional medicine and chiropractic doctor in suburban Chicago. She’s set herself apart as an innovative and passionate practitioner, offering her patients comprehensive treatment plans that address physical, physiological, and emotional components of health. Board-certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, she deeply understands the benefits of looking at the body as a whole and addressing the underlying root causes of her patient’s concerns, often addressing her patients’ ailments down to the cellular level. “I treat using a systems-biology approach that addresses the interconnected nature of health, targets root causes of disease, and optimizes wellness,” she shares. “This allows me to treat and co-manage nearly any ailment that walks into the clinic.” Digestive complaints, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, weight loss and autoimmune conditions are most commonly seen in her clinic, and she and her team frequently perform nutritional testing too, as food is one of the root causes of GI disturbances.

“In the rapidly evolving realm of modern medicine, patients are living longer and prioritizing their quality of life, which begins with focusing on their health,” she shares. “The demand for functional medicine is gaining traction; patients are seeking answers to their health concerns that extend beyond medications. This is where I come in.” Dr. Hartman founded Therapeutic Health in 2015 to offer a wide range of services in functional medicine, which also include spinal decompression, acupuncture, IV therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy, peptides, and even hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “I love seeing people get better,” she shares. “My ability to dig deeper and offer patients a plan that drives clinical outcomes is my key goal.”

Therapeutic Health is located 110 E. Ogden Avenue in Hinsdale, 630-537-0758, therapeutic-health.com, Instagram: @therapeutichealth.

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CHRISTOPHER CHAPMAN, M.D., ABOM-D RUSH OAK BROOK

SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology and nonsurgical weight loss procedures EDUCATION: M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship, University of Chicago Medical Center

Christopher Chapman, M.D., is one of the only doctors in the Chicago area offering both weight loss medications and nonsurgical procedures for long-term, durable weight loss. He routinely performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and revisions for weight regain after bariatric surgery.

“For people that are looking to reduce excess weight, whether to enhance mobility, improve their health or boost their self-confidence, we are here to provide the extra support,” Dr. Chapman says. “During an ESG, we reduce the size of the stomach to about the size of a banana. You feel full faster, causing you to eat less food and lose weight. Because the procedure is done without incisions, most people go home the same day and can return to work after three days.”

Dr. Chapman and his team are the most experienced in the Chicago area, having performed hundreds of endoscopic weight loss procedures since 2017. The procedures are performed at RUSH University Medical Center. After your procedure, Dr. Chapman will continue to see you at RUSH Oak Brook.

“RUSH Oak Brook is the optimal place to see patients for follow-up care,” Dr. Chapman says.

“The clinic space is new and beautiful, and my patients have access to all of our weight management services without the stress of traveling downtown.”

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CHRISTOPHER T. SALERNO, M.D.; VALLUVAN JEEVANANDAM, M.D.

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic and Cardiac Surgery EDUCATION: Dr. Christopher T. Salerno: M.D., Rush Medical College; General Surgery residency, University of Minnesota; Surgical Infectious Disease fellowship, University of Minnesota; Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation residency, Stanford University Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam: M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; General Surgery residency, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center; Research fellowship and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinical fellowship, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Salerno: Member, Phi Kappa Phi honor society; Recipient of Minnesota Medical Foundation’s Distinguished Teaching Award, 2002; Recipient of the Cassius Ellis Resident Teaching Award, 2000; Recipient of the Doctor David Gaviser Mount Sinai Hospital Surgical Research Award for Outstanding Achievement in Surgical Research; Recipient of the 2013 Medical Staff President’s Award, St. Vincent Hospital; Finalist, Indiana Business Journal, Health Care Hero of 2015; Indianapolis Top Doc, 2015-2021; Indiana Donor Network’s Outstanding Clinician of 2019 Dr. Jeevanandam: Chicago Metro Area Top Doctor, Thoracic Surgery; America’s Top Surgeon Strathmore’s, America’s Top Doctor, Cardiac Surgery; Who’s Who Best Doctors in America; Castle Connolly Top Doctor, America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

The partnership between AdventHealth and UChicago Medicine is bringing more specialists to the Western Suburbs. UChicago Medicine’s Cardiac Surgery team now provides cardiovascular surgery services, which will elevate an already excellent cardiovascular program.

Dr. Christopher T. Salerno and Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam are two of UChicago Medicine’s leading cardiac surgeons, with decades of experience addressing the most complex heart conditions. Their specialty is a critical asset to the community—heart failure is the leading cause of death in the United States today, and many patients often face dire conditions.

Dr. Salerno specializes in heart failure, mechanical circulatory support (ventricular assist devices) and heart transplantations, most often treating coronary artery disease and heart valve disease. As a highly regarded surgeon, Dr. Salerno is known for being compassionate, patient, and skilled.

He cares for his patients as if they were his own family because when working with complex heart conditions, no other approach will do. An avid researcher and practitioner, he has published several peer-reviewed articles on caring for patients with heart conditions, especially with COVID-19. His clear passion and dedication to caring for others brings tremendous value to the program.

Dr. Jeevanandam similarly brings his unmatched expertise to the program, specializing in the surgical management of heart failure, often in high-risk cases. In his 30 years in the field, he’s performed over 1,500 heart transplants—more than anyone currently operating today—in addition to countless valve reconstructions and total artery bypass surgeries.

“My father came over to the U.S. with $8 in the 1960s,” he shares. “He was the ultimate American Dream.” Dr. Jeevanandam’s reputation stems from that deep-rooted hard work, integrity, and dedication. “The UChicago Medicine Cardiac Surgery Program is one of the best in the world,” he shares, “and we now bring that program to the Western Suburbs.”

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is located at 120 N Oak Street in Hinsdale, 630-789-3422, chicagolandheartexperts.com.

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CINDY LAGONE, M.D. FACP; ANNE FUREY SCHULTZ, M.D. FACP AUTHENTIC INTERNAL MEDICINE

SPECIALTY: Internal Medicine, Primary Care EDUCATION: Dr. Cindy Lagone: B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.D., University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago; Internal Medicine residency, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Anne Schultz: B.A., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts; M.D. Northwestern University Medical School; Internal Medicine residency, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS: Dr. Lagone: Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School; Fellow, American College of Physicians; Outstanding Educator, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Schultz: Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School; Governor, American College of Physicians; Fellow, American College of Physicians; Outstanding Educator, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Dr. Anne Furey Schultz and Dr. Cindy Lagone bring 50 years of experience and longstanding ties to the most renowned specialists at Northwestern Medicine to deliver personalized, comprehensive, and coordinated care. “We founded Authentic Internal Medicine because we believe exceptional medical care comes down to the relationship between a doctor and a patient,” says Dr. Lagone. Authentic Internal Medicine is the only concierge, internal medicine private practice affiliated with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago’s Western Suburbs. Their innovative membership model makes for easy access and longer visits, which allows them to get to know their patients better. “Anyone who has interacted with the health care system in the last five years knows it has become increasingly depersonalized and fragmented. As experts in the prevention and management of chronic disease, we give patients—often entire families—a medical home,” says Dr. Schultz.

Giving back to the community is also a vital part of Dr. Schultz’ and Dr. Lagone’s mission. They built a teaching kitchen in their office that provides free monthly hands-on sessions for anybody in the community who wants to learn new tools to make small changes toward healthy habits for life. Authentic Teaching Kitchen (ATK) is a unique collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Authenticity means staying true to your principles,” says Dr. Lagone. “At Authentic Internal Medicine we restore primary care to the way it was intended to be.”

Authentic Internal Medicine is located at 375 Quail Ridge Drive in Westmont, 630-349-6838, authenticinternalmed.com.

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DANIEL J KROCHMAL, M.D., FACS THE KROCHMAL CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY

SPECIALTY: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery EDUCATION: B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.D., University of Michigan; General Surgery residency, Mayo Clinic Arizona; Plastic Surgery residency, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Aesthetic Surgery fellowship, Hunstad Kortesis Center AWARDS/HONORS: Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS), Patient Safety Committee and Legislative Advocacy Committee member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Treasurer, Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Daniel J Krochmal is a board-certified plastic surgeon widely recognized for providing personalized, compassionate care to his patients. He and the team at The Krochmal Center for Plastic Surgery in Hinsdale offer a wide variety of tailored approaches in plastic and reconstructive surgery to help patients achieve their ideal results. A commitment to patient safety is a prime goal of Dr. Krochmal, who serves on the Patient Safety Committee and Legislative Advocacy Committee for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “It may sound cliché, but my patients inspire me,” he shares. “Everyone has a unique story of overcoming hurdles, whether it’s weight loss or life events, their stories of perseverance and triumph are incredible to hear.”

A native of Michigan, he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, and completed residencies at Mayo Clinic Arizona and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then trained at the world-renowned Hunstad Kortesis Center in Charlotte, where he learned advanced body contouring and breast and facial aesthetic procedures. Dr. Krochmal is also known for his lightheartedness, quirky sense of humor, and interest in the arts. “I’m fascinated by creative minds. I try to promote those minds to others however I can, be it through displaying it in my office or sharing it on social media,” he says. “There is so much talent around Chicago!” In addition to practitioner, he continues to be an active researcher to advance the field of plastic surgery and is engaged in several research projects focused on progressing and enhancing treatment options. “I can only do so much by providing the best care and results that I can deliver,” he adds, “but it’s my incredible staff that create the entire patient experience that has given my practice the reputation it has today.”

The Krochmal Center for Plastic Surgery is located at 230 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 200, in Hinsdale, krochmalplasticsurgery.com, Instagram: @dankrochmalmd, lookinggood@krochmalplasticsurgery.com, 312-847-1230.

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DAVID HILL, M.D. FULCRUM AESTHETICS

SPECIALTY: Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery EDUCATION: Washington University in St. Louis; Rush University Medical Center AWARDS/HONORS: National Speaker, Teacher of the Year at Rush University Medical Center, Surgical Instrument Patent Holder, author of multiple medical journal articles

Dr. David Hill, Medical Director at Fulcrum Aesthetics, leads his practice with a commitment toward his patients’ well-being and a pursuit of excellence. The field of surgery is a never-ending quest for knowledge, and Dr. Hill and his team embrace a sincere dedication to improving their patients’ lives.

Inspired by history’s timeless stories of triumph, resilience, and self-improvement, Dr. Hill takes a distinctly human approach to his work. He understands that fundamentally people want to put their best face forward, and his specialization plays a crucial role in helping someone feel empowered, especially in a time of regular virtual meetings and video calls. “Modern plastic surgery allows individuals to shape their own personal history in unprecedented ways,” he says. “What sets me apart is not just the transformation itself, but also the preservation of individuality, crafting beauty that feels uniquely you. Rejuvenation without illusion.”

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Hill is an avid magician and nature enthusiast. He and his fiancée, Brittony, find inspiration in travel, exploring diverse cuisines, delving into new medical literature, and discovering hidden treasures. He has a passion for crafting narratives that inspire, heal, and spark a sense of wonder. Combining this artistic side with surgical precision is a process that enriches the quality of his medical work. To future medical professionals, Dr. Hill says “embrace humility and empathy. Medicine is a lifelong journey of learning, and each patient’s story is a chapter in a doctor’s growth.” Most importantly, he adds, “always listen, always care, and never stop seeking knowledge. Human connection is more vital than any professional accolade.”

Fulcrum Aesthetics is located at 1457 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago, 773-799-8664, fulcrumaesthetics.com.

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DR. DIMA SIBAI

WILLOWBROOK FAMILY DENTAL SPECIALTY: General Dentistry EDUCATION: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry HONORS/AWARDS: Certified Invisalign provider; Member, American Dental Association (ADA), Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, and International Implant Association

A trusted dentist and local of Willowbrook, Dr. Dima Sibai has been providing family dental care for years, treating patients from childhood to adulthood and beyond. She is a board-certified dentist with hundreds of hours of continued dental education under her belt, which she leverages to offer the latest in dental care— spanning everything from simple oral hygiene for younger patients, to modern dental implants that help patients with missing teeth enjoy their smile again. “I believe in the power of smiles,” she says. “A smile is like a superpower that can change people’s lives. Being able to give my patients newfound confidence and comfort inspires me and is incredibly fulfilling.”

At her new and innovative office in Willowbrook, she and her experienced team provide top-notch care, and patients trust they’ll be welcomed with a warm smile and professional staff. Willowbrook Family Dental is equipped with cutting edge technology to provide the best and latest in dental treatment. Even while designing her office, Dr. Sibai paid close attention to details to create a beautiful and calming environment that can simultaneously deliver high quality dental care. In her daily life outside of the office, she regularly keeps up with the newest technology, like laser dentistry and 3D printing, and incorporates these into her practice. Most notably, she has established a reputation for putting her patients first and being consistently approachable. “My patients know that I am available 24/7 for any questions or emergencies,” she says. “I’m delighted to help my community in this way.” Dr. Sibai’s patients know that she is a proud mother of three, loves to travel, and enjoys cooking when not spending time producing healthy, superpower smiles.

Willowbrook Family Dental is located at 940 Plainfield Road in Willowbrook, 630-686-1436, willowbrookfamilydental.com.

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GINA PONGETTI ANGELETTI, MPT, M.A., B.A., CSCS, ART-CERT. ACHIEVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS MEDICINE

SPECIALTY: Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Biomechanics and Performance Medicine EDUCATION: B.A., Marquette University; M.S., Physical Therapy, Marquette University; M.S., Health Communication, Michigan State University AWARDS/HONORS: Medical editor for Inside Publications; Coauthor of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved manual and course on Performing Arts Medicine; Published in Technique Magazine, and Irish Dancing and Culture; Lecturer at more than 100 speaking events including USA Gymnastics Congress and US Figure Skating

Gina Pongetti Angeletti is a national and world-renowned physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience in gymnastics and performing arts medicine. Since 2003, she has been providing treatment, biomechanics analysis, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport therapies for Olympic, World, NCAA, and national champion athletes. Notably, she has worked with high-ranking athletes at both the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, establishing herself as a leader in the field. The ability to put herself in her patient’s shoes is one of her distinct advantages; Prior to her career in physical therapy, she spent 14 years as a gymnast and accomplished triathlete.

Angeletti even raced in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2006, and today, continues her involvement in Ironman events nationwide, treating athletes on-site as the provider of choice for several top triathletes. Her work at all levels focuses on both treatment and education of manual therapy and hands-on techniques combined with in-depth analysis of biomechanics and movement patterns to facilitate patient recovery. “Empathy for their pain and the process is key to the patient/practitioner relationship,” she shares. “Behind every patient is a heart full of goals and a mind struggling through the rehab process and disappointments with their injury.”

Her performing arts medicine specialization also includes treatment for touring Broadway musicals and local productions, focusing on tour health longevity, treatment, and injury prevention programs. “I have realized the culmination of my success in treatment is truly a result of protecting the rights and best interest of the athlete as a whole— mind, body, soul—as well as guarding the sanctity of sport through SafeSport and athletic regulations,” she says.

“Empowering athletes to respect their bodies and injuries, to rehab properly and to prioritize time for preventive care, has been my greatest career accomplishment.”

Achieve Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is located at 6300 Kingery Highway, Unit 204, in Willowbrook, 630-8913980, achieveorthosports.com.

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DR. BRANDI BOAN; DR. GRETCHEN BOULES

OPTIMAL VITALITY CONCIERGE, PLLC SPECIALTY: Mental Health and Holistic Treatment EDUCATION: Dr. Brandi Boan: B.S. and B.A., Aurora University; M.S., Benedictine University; M.S., clinical psychopharmacology, Fairleigh Dickinson University; PsyD clinical psychology, specialties in neuropsychology, child and adolescent therapy, and advanced Adlerian therapy, Adler University Dr. Gretchen Boules: B.A., Loyola University of Chicago; M.S. and PsyD, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; APA pre-doctoral internship, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., clinical psychopharmacology, Alliant International University/ California School of Professional Psychology; certificate in biological sciences, Northwestern University CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS: Dr. Boan: Illinois Psychology Association 2023 leadership development program; Illinois Psychology Association North regional representative, Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists board member; Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation board member; Certified tele mental health provider Dr. Boules: Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists board member and secretary; Program Manager for Ascension Health System Prescribing Psychology Fellowship; Board-certified tele mental health provider; RYT 200 registered yoga instructor

Dr. Brandi Boan and Dr. Gretchen Boules are founding partners of Optimal Vitality (OV), a comprehensive wellness concierge practice. Optimal Vitality offers standard psychological and psychopharmaceutical treatment as well as holistic interventions and assessments to assist their clientele. The founders have embraced advancements in technology, science, and spiritual interventions to provide the best possible treatment. Interventions are offered via electronic or in-person platforms.

The founders are cited as stating “We focus on prevention and maintenance rather than diagnosis and pathology. The practice is also self-pay allowing for flexibility and privacy.”

Drs. Boules and Boan are both Clinical and Prescribing Psychologists. These impressive credentials add depth to their dynamic practice.

“Our goal is to provide a wellness clinic that incorporates interventions targeting physical health, emotional health, and spiritual well-being; leading to more successful treatment of the whole person,” they share. Their practice also offers wellness kits to supplement treatment sessions and boost success rates. By offering sought-after holistic care through various interventional platforms and treatment plans, OV is a haven for flexibility, privacy, and adapting to each patient’s needs.

Optimal Vitality Concierge, PLLC, is located at 200 S. Frontage Rd., Suite 324, in Burr Ridge, optimalvitalityconcierge.com.

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JEREMY WARNER, M.D. FACS WARNER AESTHETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE INSTITUTE

SPECIALTY: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery EDUCATION: M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences; plastic surgery residency, University of Wisconsin – Madison; facial plastic surgery fellowship, Adamson Associates – University of Toronto AWARDS/HONORS: Board-certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery; board-certified, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Clinical Associate, University Of Chicago Section of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Director and Founder, Chicago Rhinoplasty Symposium; Director, Warner Institute Fellowship Program; Mission Director of Nepal Surgical Mission, Face The Future Foundation; Member of Board Of Directors, Face The Future Foundation; National American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Instructor in Rhinoplasty; Patented SWIFT LIFT ™ Procedure; The Volunteer Center Superhero Award Recipient

Dr. Jeremy Warner embodies professionalism and personality. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Founder of the Warner Aesthetic & Reconstructive Institute, a worldclass aesthetic and reconstructive surgical practice, fellowship training center, and provider of global volunteer surgical services. Dr. Warner is nationally and world-renowned for his surgical expertise in facial plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and in-office facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Warner provides the highest quality surgical and non-surgical procedures, including the in-office SWIFT LIFT ™ procedure – a proprietary procedure that offers the natural results of a traditional facelift/necklift with the benefits of being performed safely and completely comfortably under local anesthesia without drains and cutting the average operating and recovery times in half. “Our expertise in facial procedures sets us apart in the world of plastic surgery,” explains the doctor. “Being able to perform these procedures safely and effectively in the office is the wave of the future – this will be the standard.

And we are leading the way in this evolution with our patented and proven techniques.”

Warner Aesthetic & Reconstructive Institute is located at 436 W. Frontage Road in Northfield, 847-558-8888, warnerinstitute.com.

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JESSIE CHEUNG, M.D., FAAD CHEUNG AESTHETICS & WELLNESS

SPECIALTY: Board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, specializing in Regenerative Aesthetics, Sexual Wellness, Anti-Aging & Hormone Therapy EDUCATION: M.D., SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, AOA Honor Society; Dermatology residency, Cook County Hospital; Cosmetic Surgery fellowship, JUVA Skin & Laser Center AWARDS/HONORS: Named Top Injector by Chicago Magazine, November 2020; Lecturer and Key Opinion Leader at Merz Institute Advanced Aesthetics Summit in Barcelona, 2023; Benev X-Class Aesthetic Elite Summit in Los Angeles, 2023; Mint PDO Thread Lift Summit in Los Angeles, 2023; Benev Korea Academy in Seoul, Korea, 2023; Fotona Laser Super Symposium in Dallas, 2023; Aesthetic Next 5.0 in Dallas, 2023; Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, 2023; AMWC Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress, Miami, 2023.

Dr. Jessie Cheung is a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist with practice locations in suburban Chicago and New York City. She specializes in regenerative aesthetics with emphasis in cosmetics, anti-aging and hormone therapy, and regenerative sexual health. “External beauty is interconnected to internal wellness, and it’s important to not focus only on looking better but also feeling better and aging better,” she says. Dr. Cheung is one of the few physicians in the United States addressing a growing trend in aesthetic care by offering non-invasive vaginal, anal and penis rejuvenation using lasers, fillers, and biologics. Her work notably, has been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Vice, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Town & Country. “People are finally understanding that form has to follow function, and youthful beauty refers to healthy, functional tissue,” she explains. “Exosomes, which function as stem cell messengers, are the closest treatment we have to a time machine, and you will be hearing a lot more about them in the near future.” Her specialty combines exosomes with several regenerative procedures for both cosmetic and functional improvement for her patients. Dr. Cheung is recognized as a leading innovator and educator in the field of cosmetics and regenerative sexual health and has held esteemed faculty appointments at New York University Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center. Today, she is exclusively in private practice, serving an international clientele with care and integrity. When she’s not seeing patients in her Willowbrook or New York City offices, she is often travelling around the world to give lectures on her work and uncover the latest techniques in aesthetics to bring them back to her patients stateside.

Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness is located at 545 Plainfield Road, Suite B, in Willowbrook, and 150 Broadway, Suite 1110, in New York, NY, 630-455-0140, drjessiecheung.com, hello@drjessiecheung.com.

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MAHA ZAYED, PH.D. THE OCD & ANXIETY CENTER

SPECIALTY: Clinical Psychology, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) EDUCATION: B.A., Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Northern Illinois University; Internship and Postdoctoral training, Dartmouth Medical Center and the National Center for PTSD AWARDS/HONORS: Co-author of 50 Ways to Rewire your Anxious Brain

Dr. Maha Zayed has more than 16 years of experience in clinical psychology, providing individual therapy to hundreds of clients who have inspired her with their strength and bravery. Specializing in anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), she has trained with some of the most well-known researchers and clinicians in the field. “I’ve had the privilege of working with and watching so many people display their strength and resiliency to manage the most debilitating symptoms and to go on to live happy, healthy lives,” she says.

In 2016, she founded The OCD & Anxiety Center after recognizing a gap in specialized treatment for OCD, anxiety, and trauma in the Chicago Suburbs. Today, the center’s team of 25 therapists work with each patient to design a treatment plan that is structured, goal oriented, and tailored to their individual symptoms. “I’m incredibly proud of all the training and continuing education that goes on at the Center,” says Dr. Zayed, who takes pride in making sure that the most up-to-date, effective treatments are being offered and that the clients support systems are included in treatment. Treatment can also occur intensively and in the home or outside of the office. “Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Based therapy, we have seen people who have struggled for years get better and make progress in a relatively short amount of time,” she explains. In recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve seen a rise in anxiety, OCD, and trauma. “The right kind of treatment and the proper frequency is so important because the longer you struggle, the more hopeless you feel,” she shares. “We want people to know that you can get better, and anxiety does not have to keep you from doing the things you love and enjoy.”

The OCD & Anxiety Center has locations at 2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 120, in Oak Brook, 9631 W. 153rd Street, Suite 33, in Orland Park, and 3225 Shallowford Road, Unit 500, in Marietta, Georgia, 630-522-3124, theocdandanxietycenter.com, mzayed@theocdandanxietycenter.com.

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MARC SARRAN, M.D., FACS; NAOMI PARRELLA, M.D., FAAFP, FOMA, DIPL. ABOM RUSH OAK BROOK

SPECIALTY: Dr. Marc Sarran: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery Dr. Naomi Parrella: Obesity Medicine, Family Medicine EDUCATION: Dr. Sarran: M.D., RUSH Medical College; Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery fellowship, RUSH University Medical Center; General Surgery residency, University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria; General Surgery residency, RUSH University Medical Center/ John Stroger Hospital Dr. Parrella: M.D., Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine; Family Medicine residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge. But at RUSH Oak Brook, patients have everything they need to achieve their lifestyle goals close to home. The Weight Loss, Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery program provides an array of treatments and has specialists in nutrition, mental health, and weight management and obesity medicine, which Naomi Parrella, M.D., specializes in. “When our patients share that they feel so much better because they have less pain, sleep better, and have more mobility, energy, and joy, they show us what’s possible with the right care team,” Dr. Parrella says. Other treatment options can include bariatric surgery, “a safe, minimally invasive procedure that can help improve and extend life,” says Marc Sarran, M.D., a bariatric surgeon. “It is rewarding because patients tolerate the surgery incredibly well.”

If you’re struggling with your weight and or the complications of it, the RUSH team will work with you to tailor and identify a care plan that works best for you and your weight loss success.

RUSH Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/weight-loss-oak-brook.

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MATTHEW VOGT, M.D. THE SMART INSTITUTE

SPECIALTY: Sports Medicine, Interventional Orthopedic Medicine EDUCATION: B.A., St. Louis University; M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine; Orthopedic Surgery residency, University of Kentucky; Family Medicine residency, Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign-Urbana, Sports Medicine fellowship, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago

Dr. Matthew Vogt is a board-certified, visionary practitioner of Orthobiologics, who strives to maximize function, performance, and quality of life for his patients. “My passion in medicine is to help my patients heal as quickly as possible but without the associated risks of surgery,” says Dr. Vogt. “I especially enjoy helping my patients avoid total joint surgery. I think the future is to take a more proactive approach with regenerative therapies. With its innate ability to heal given the right conditions, the human body is truly remarkable. Sometimes we just need to help it along,” says the former U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon, Dr. Vogt.

Dr. Vogt offers the latest technologies available.

In 2023 he was the first physician in the U.S. to utilize Limfa™️ therapy, an Italian therapy device used as an adjunct for tissue healing. He was among the first sports medicine physicians to offer sound wave therapy, Orthotripsy, for soft tissue healing, and along with a group of talented Hinsdale orthopedic surgeons and physicians, he is a founding member of OrthoLazer in Oak Brook. Dr. Vogt is considered an expert in Orthobiologic therapies. “We are constantly evaluating our outcomes and innovating to bring the very best technology and non-operative procedures to our patients,” says Dr. Vogt.

The SMaRT Institute is located at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, in Hinsdale, 630-922-5071, thesmartinst.com.

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MICHAEL SALVINO, M.D. SALVINO PLASTIC SURGERY

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery EDUCATION: B.S., Purdue University; M.S. and M.D., Chicago Medical School; General Surgery residency, Northwestern University; Plastic Surgery fellowship, Loyola University Medical Center AWARDS/HONORS: Board certified in Plastic Surgery; member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Michael Salvino was born and raised in Chicago. After attending Purdue University for his undergraduate education, he returned to his hometown, enhancing his education at Chicago Medical School, Northwestern University, and Loyola University Medical Center.

Today, this double-board-certified Plastic Surgeon prides himself on treating his patients the way he would want to be treated. “I focus on listening to my patients’ goals,” he explains.

“Then I formulate a surgical plan and explain things in an understandable way. I take as much time as a patient may need to answer their questions. I feel this helps ease patients’ anxiety and helps build a solid doctor-patient relationship.”

Dr. Salvino’s Hinsdale-based practice has grown over the past 14 years and today often helps patients gain confidence after the many changes that come with pregnancy. “Over the years my practice has become more focused on helping women rejuvenate themselves back to their pre-pregnancy selves,” he says. “There are various operations that can help from a breast lift and/or breast augmentation to a minitummy tuck or full abdominoplasty. Each patient has differing needs and so each case is individualized to fulfill their goals.”

The field of plastic surgery is considered a balance of art and science and Dr. Salvino is confident that his extensive and rigorous training provides an enormous asset for his patients. “I am inspired by the human body for its incredible beauty and marvel at the intricacies of its design. As a plastic surgeon, I not only have a mastery of the basic science of anatomy, physiology, and potential pathology, but also possess the ability to visualize the desired changes and then create that change through precise surgical techniques,” he says.

Salvino Plastic Surgery is located at 911 N. Elm, Suite 216, in Hinsdale, 630-929-6565, salvinoplasticsurgery.com.

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DR. MONIKA SPOKAS

CLARENDON VISION DEVELOPMENT CENTER SPECIALTY: Developmental Optometry - Vision Therapy, Myopia Management, Neuro Optometry, Pediatric Optometry, and Primary Eyecare EDUCATION: B.S., Loyola University in Chicago; Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry AWARDS/HONORS: Member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and the College of Syntonic Optometry

Dr. Monika Spokas has built a reputation through extensive experience spanning two decades and a heartfelt dedication to knowledge and innovation.

Her specialization in vision development is vital, as it can significantly improve quality of life, enhance learning abilities, and address pressing modern issues. Clarendon Vision Development Center notably offers Myopia Management programs to combat the rising myopia epidemic from the use of electronic devices and neuro-optometry care, providing much-needed relief for head injury complications. For pediatric patients, the center also offers young children and those with special needs a head start to optimize their visual and cognitive development. Dr. Spokas has filled her multidisciplinary practice with experts in various specialized fields with an unwavering belief that one size does not fit all when it comes to medical care, especially vision and eye health. “Our commitment to bringing together a team of true experts is rooted in our belief that every patient deserves comprehensive care under one roof,” she shares.

Each of her associates at Clarendon Vision has completed rigorous residencies that stretch beyond the standard optometry education to include disease management, pediatrics, neurooptometry, developmental optometry, and myopia management. Dr. Spokas herself demonstrates an unwavering passion for learning and using that knowledge to make a difference. “I firmly believe that continuously expanding our expertise is a responsibility we owe to those who rely on us for their medical care,” she says. “What drives me the most is my genuine love for what I do. I’m deeply passionate about making a difference in the quality of life of others, and this passion has led me to provide the best care and service not only to our patients but also to my dedicated team.” This commitment to excellence has established Dr. Spokas as a leading practitioner in the area today.

Clarendon Vision Development Center is located at 760 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 300, in Westmont, 630-323-7300, clarendonvision.com.

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NADA SHABAN, M.D.; JOANNE SUTTER, M.D. RUSH OAK BROOK

SPECIALTY: Cardiovascular Disease—Women’s Heart Health EDUCATION: Dr. Nada Shaban: M.D., Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; Internal Medicine residence, University of Connecticut Health Center; Advanced Cardiac Imaging fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center; Cardiology fellowship, University of Connecticut Health Center Dr. Joanne Sutter: M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine; Internal Medicine residence, Duke University Hospital; Cardiovascular Disease fellowship, RUSH University Medical Center; Advanced Cardiac Imaging fellowship, Loyola University Medical Center

Heart health problems can appear differently in women than in men, often as fatigue or general feelings of unwellness. Dr. Nada Shaban and Dr. Joanne Sutter specialize in heart health care for women and understand patients’ unique symptoms and risks.

“Women present differently than men, so you need to have physicians who are attuned to that,” Dr. Shaban says.

Because Dr. Shaban and Dr. Sutter bring much of the testing and treatments offered at RUSH’s Heart Center for Women in Chicago to RUSH Oak Brook, patients can find the care they need closer to home. As experts in advanced imaging for cardiac disease, they can accurately diagnose problems early and provide treatment. Scheduling appointments with their patients’ care team is simple and convenient, and they’ll have easy access to tests and imaging services, including advanced lipid profiles, CT scans, MRIs, EKGs, stress tests, and calcium scores. Each patient’s team also focuses on disease prevention and can help with managing lipids, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.

“RUSH has always prioritized women’s heart health. It’s exciting for us to be able to do that for women in the Western Suburbs who may have otherwise had to go downtown,” Dr. Sutter says.

RUSH Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/womens-heart-care.

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PETER D. GELDNER, M.D. THE GELDNER CENTER

SPECIALTY: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (emphasis in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery) EDUCATION: B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.D., University of Wisconsin; residency General Surgery, University of Chicago; residency, Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit; residency, 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 & 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, WebMD Radio, NewBeauty 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 2425 W. 22nd Street, Suite 212, in Oak Brook, and at 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1345, in Chicago, 630-315-5699 (Oak Brook) or 312-981-4440 (Chicago), mygeldnercenter.com.

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SAMUEL J. GIRGIS, M.D.; TAWFIK GIRGIS M.D.; MATTHEW GIRGIS M.D. DRS. GIRGIS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C.

SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology (ENT) EDUCATION: Dr. Samuel J. Girgis: B.S., University of Illinois; M.D., UAG (Loyola University Clinicals); ENT residency, Loyola Medical Center Dr. Tawfik Girgis: Hinsdale Hospital, LaGrange Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospitals (Retired in 2000) Dr. Matthew Girgis: Bachelor’s, Vanderbilt University; M.D., Loyola Medical School; ENT residency, Kansas City University, Freeman Health System (7/2025) HONORS/AWARDS: Dr. Samuel J. Girgis: Castle Connolly, Chicago Magazine Top Doctors (20-plus years); Member, Independent Physicians and Providers of Illinois (IPPI); Past president, Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society (CL&O)

For more than 60 years, Drs. Girgis and Associates has been serving the Chicago community with dedicated care in ear, nose, throat, and sinus specialties. This longevity is due, in part, to years of high-quality, specialized treatment and a clear passion for what they do. Dr. Tawfik Girgis trained in otolaryngology, also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care, under worldrenowned, pioneering ear surgeon, Dr. George Shambaugh, and founded the practice in 1959.

“Since our practice was established back in 1959, we have been blessed to have longstanding, committed and caring team members who all strive to do what is best for patients every day in their work,” says Dr. Samuel J. Girgis. Today, Drs. Girgis and Associates is an all-encompassing one-stop-shop for a range of ear, nose, throat, and even sleep treatments. Their in-house and state-of-the-art services include thorough treatment for ENT related allergies, audiological and hearing aids, sleep treatment—with the help of a novel in-house Sleep Lab—and full body CT scans. At the helm of the practice today is Dr. Samuel J. Girgis, who followed in Dr. Tawfik Girgis’ footsteps and dedicated his profession to helping patients in the community find relief from a range of ailments, common or severe.

Dr. Samuel J. Girgis is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in general ear, nose, and throat conditions with an emphasis on facial plastic surgery and sinus diseases. He has performed a remarkable 8,000-plus nasal and sinus procedures since he first began practicing in 1986. One crucial element that sets he and his renowned team apart is their premier, advanced technology and facilities that make accurate sinus diagnoses. “We have the ability to perform an ENT examination and obtain a CT scan from our onsite facility in the same visit, allowing us to make precise, real-time diagnoses and implement effective treatment. This results in a more accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment plan,” a process that frequently saves patients time and unnecessary visits, Dr. Girgis shares. “We welcome our patients with a personalized touch, getting to know them as a person first, as this helps us cater to their particular needs.”

With over four patient generations of committed care now under their belt, Drs. Girgis and Associates are thrilled to continue serving future generations in the area with the service of their newest physician, Dr. Matthew Girgis, who will be joining the practice in 2025. The youngest Dr. Girgis joins from Kansas City University’s Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri, where he is currently finishing up his final phase of ENT residency. “We have been serving four generations of patients with quality care in a family like atmosphere and are excited to continue to serve future generations with Dr. Matthew Girgis joining the practice,” Dr. Samuel J. Girgis shares.

Throughout their years of care and giving back to the community, the ethos on which the practice was founded remains the same—to help each patient, breathe better, hear better, and sleep better, with life changing results. Drs. Girgis and Associates strive for excellence in every aspect of care provided. “We go the extra mile for our patients, being available when needed,” says Dr. Samuel J. Girgis. “Every decision that we make in the practice is based on what is best for each patient, and for the members of our staff. We serve our patients in ways that affect positive, life-changing benefits.”

Drs. Girgis and Associates is located at 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, in Hinsdale, 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 240, in La Grange, and 1515 N. Harlem, Suite 300, in Oak Park, 630-323-5214, girgisent.com, appt@girgisent.com.

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STEPHAN MUNICH, M.D.; LORENZO F. MUÑOZ, M.D. RUSH OAK BROOK

SPECIALTY: Neurological surgery EDUCATION: Dr. Stephan Munich: M.D., University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Neurosurgery residency, RUSH University Medical Center; Endovascular Neurosurgery fellowship, University of New York at Buffalo; Open Cerebrovascular/Skull Base Neurosurgery fellowship, University of Miami—Jackson Memorial Hospital Dr. Lorenzo F. Muñoz: M.D., Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico; Neurosurgery residency, University of Illinois; critical care medicine fellowship, University of Illinois; subspecialty in adult and pediatric cranial neurosurgery

Getting diagnosed with a brain tumor, aneurysm, or other neurological issue is alarming and may change your life. But quick, close-to-home care can help you feel more in control of your health. Dr. Stephan Munich, Dr. Lorenzo F. Muñoz, and the neurosurgery team at RUSH Oak Brook bring all the advanced pre- and postoperative care you’d get at RUSH Medical Center in Chicago conveniently to the Western Suburbs. Most patients are seen within 24 hours of calling, and the team handles everything from setting appointments to follow-up treatment. “We’re focused on personalized, patient-specific care,” Dr. Munich says. You’ll also have access to experts across specialties who help tailor your treatment. “If you have to be seen in the Western Suburbs, Oak Brook is a quick drive, and you can easily access the care you need,” Dr. Muñoz says.

RUSH Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/neurology-and-neurosurgery-services.

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TALAT SULEIMAN, M.D.; SHAAN SETIA, M.D. RUSH OAK BROOK

SPECIALTY: Dr. Talat Suleiman: Internal Medicine Dr. Shaan Setia: Urology EDUCATION: Dr. Suleiman: M.D., RUSH Medical College; Internal Medicine residency, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Dr. Setia: M.D., University of Virginia School of Medicine; Urology residency, RUSH University Medical Center; Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery fellowship, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Let’s face it: Some men can be a little hesitant to head to the doctor’s office. Especially when they’re experiencing certain symptoms.

“If they are having testicular pain or if they’re having trouble with urination, sometimes there is a little bit of bashfulness,” says Dr. Talat Suleiman, a primary care physician at RUSH Oak Brook.

As men get older, they may start to notice prostate-related issues that could be a sign of an enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia) or even prostate cancer. The symptoms can be similar, so it’s important to check in with a primary care physician, who may refer you to a urologist.

“Sometimes men do tend to put things off a little bit,” says Dr. Shaan Setia, a urologist at RUSH Oak Brook who specializes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. “Often, there are things that can improve their quality of life sooner than later.”

Regardless of your age or health concern, Dr. Suleiman and Dr. Setia are here to help at the conveniently located RUSH Oak Brook in the Western Suburbs.

“If you have any type of symptom that you’re worried about, I wouldn’t wait on it.” Dr. Suleiman says.

RUSH Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/urology-services.

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SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology EDUCATION: Dr. Yun Ju Kim: M.D., Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; Internal Medicine residency, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell; Gastroenterology fellowship, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Dr. Vijaya L. Rao: B.A., Northwestern University; M.D., Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine; Internal Medicine residency, Loyola University Medical Center; Gastroenterology fellowship, University of Chicago Medical Center

When you’re ready to see a specialist for digestive issues, finding a doctor you trust matters. Dr. Vijaya L. Rao and Dr. Yun Ju Kim have the breadth and depth of experience to treat common problems like constipation and trouble swallowing, as well as more rare or complex cases.

“We have the procedures and treatments that are only available through large academic medical centers, but we offer those services close to Hinsdale at RUSH Oak Brook,” Dr. Rao says. “This increases accessibility for our local patient population.”

As part of RUSH, the Comprehensive GI Clinic works closely with other doctors to make sure patients get the care they need.

“We have access to other specialties and subspecialties through RUSH,” Dr. Kim says. “We can collaborate with our colleagues and provide care without necessarily providing a referral. If patients do need the care of another doctor, we work closely to make sure the transition in care is seamless.”

RUSH Oak Brook is located at 2011 York Road in Oak Brook, 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/gastroenterology-services.

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PR EMIER DOCTOR S DIR ECTORY BARIATRIC SURGERY Marc Sarran, M.D., FACS RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/weight-loss-oak-brook CARDIOTHORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY Valluvan Jeevanandam, M.D. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale 120 N Oak Street, Hinsdale 630-789-3422 chicagolandheartexperts.com Christopher T. Salerno, M.D. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale 120 N Oak Street, Hinsdale 630-789-3422 chicagolandheartexperts.com CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Nada Shaban, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/womens-heart-care Joanne Sutter, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/womens-heart-care COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY Jessie Cheung, M.D., FAAD Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness 545 Plainfield Road, Suite B, Willowbrook 150 Broadway, Suite 1110, New York, New York 630-455-0140 hello@drjessiecheung.com drjessiecheung.com DEVELOPMENTAL OPTOMETRY Dr. Monika Spokas Clarendon Vision Development Center 760 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 300, Westmont 630-323-7300 clarendonvision.com FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE Cara VanWormer-Hartman, DC, DABCI, DACBN, IFMCP Therapeutic Health 110 E. Ogden Avenue, Hinsdale 630-537-0758 therapeutic-health.com Instagram: @therapeutichealth GASTROENTEROLOGY Christopher Chapman, M.D., ABOM-D RUSH Oak Brook

2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/endoscopicsleeve-gastroplasty-services Yun Ju Kim, M.D. Rush Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/gastroenterology-services Vijaya L. Rao, M.D. Rush Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300, rush.edu/services/gastroenterology-services GENERAL DENTISTRY Dr. Dima Sibai Willowbrook Family Dental 940 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook 630-686-1436 willowbrookfamilydental.com INTERNAL MEDICINE Cindy Lagone, M.D., FACP Authentic Internal Medicine 375 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont 630-349-6838 authenticinternalmed.com Anne Furey Schultz, M.D., FACP Authentic Internal Medicine 375 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont 630-349-6838 authenticinternalmed.com Talat Suleiman, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/urology-services MENTAL HEALTH Dr. Brandi Boan Optimal Vitality Concierge, PLLC 200 S. Frontage Road, Suite 324, Burr Ridge optimalvitalityconcierge.com Dr. Gretchen Boules Optimal Vitality Concierge, PLLC 200 S. Frontage Road, Suite 324, Burr Ridge optimalvitalityconcierge.com Maha Zayed, Ph.D. The OCD & Anxiety Center 2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 120, Oak Brook 9631 W. 153rd Street, Suite 33, Orland Park 3225 Shallowford Road, Unit 500, Marietta, Georgia 630-522-3124 mzayed@theocdandanxietycenter.

com theocdandanxietycenter.com NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Stephan Munich, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/neurology-andneurosurgery-services Lorenzo F. Muñoz, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/neurology-andneurosurgery-services OBESITY MEDICINE Naomi Parrella, M.D., FAAFP, FOMA, DIPL. ABOM RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/weight-loss-oak-brook OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT) Matthew Girgis, M.D. Drs. Girgis and Associates, S.C. 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, Hinsdale 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 240, La Grange 1515 N. Harlem, Suite 300, Oak Park 630-323-5214 appt@girgisent.com girgisent.com Samuel J. Girgis, M.D. Drs. Girgis and Associates, S.C. 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, Hinsdale 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 240, La Grange 1515 N. Harlem, Suite 300, Oak Park 630-323-5214 appt@girgisent.com girgisent.com Tawfik Girgis, M.D. Drs. Girgis and Associates, S.C. 908 N. Elm Street, Suite 306, Hinsdale 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 240, La Grange 1515 N. Harlem, Suite 300, Oak Park 630-323-5214 appt@girgisent.com girgisent.com PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Peter D. Geldner, M.D. The Geldner Center 2425 W. 22nd Street, Suite 212, Oak Brook 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1345, Chicago

630-315-5699 (Oak Brook) 312-981-4440 (Chicago) mygeldnercenter.com David Hill, M.D. Fulcrum Aesthetics 1457 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago 773-799-8664 fulcrumaesthetics.com Daniel J Krochmal, M.D., FACS The Krochmal Center for Plastic Surgery 230 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 200, Hinsdale 312-847-1230. lookinggood@krochmalplasticsurgery.com krochmalplasticsurgery.com Instagram: @dankrochmalmd Michael Salvino, M.D. Salvino Plastic Surgery 911 N. Elm, Suite 216, Hinsdale 630-929-6565 salvinoplasticsurgery.com Gregory Turowski, M.D., Ph.D., FACS New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery/Qualderm & Robotic Hair Restoration Center 9843 Gross Point Road, Skokie 847-674-4646 drturowski.com Jeremy Warner, M.D., FACS Warner Aesthetic & Reconstructive Institute 436 W. Frontage Road, Northfield 847-558-8888 warnerinstitute.com SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY Gina Pongetti Angeletti, MPT, M.A., B.A., CSCS, ARTCERT. Achieve Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine 6300 Kingery Highway, Unit 204, Willowbrook 630-891-3980 achieveorthosports.com Matthew Vogt, M.D. The SMaRT Institute 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, Hinsdale 630-922-5071 thesmartinst.com UROLOGY Shaan Setia, M.D. RUSH Oak Brook 2011 York Road, Oak Brook 630-724-1300 rush.edu/services/urology-services

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n the same way that no one wants to have an illness, no one wants to get divorced. But like finding the right doctor, finding the right divorce attorney is critical to a successful outcome. To get the right fit, there are many things to consider.

Do you want a firm or do you want a person who works alone? Do you want someone who specializes in issues involving children? Do you want someone who’s familiar with small businesses? Do you want someone who understands executive compensation and restricted stock units? Do you want someone who is familiar with each of the judges in the county and can advise you regarding what to expect? Do you want someone who’s able to listen and can help you create a strategy for your family?

Do you want someone who can quickly review and understand financial information? Do you want someone who understands retirement assets? Do you want someone who patiently answers your questions? Do you want someone who can write and effectively communicate? Do you want someone who is going to be a fierce and effective advocate in court? Do you want someone who can sit down at a conference table, find a creative solution, and bring people to the middle?

In my experience, every one of these qualities is important and in fact, you deserve to have nothing less than an attorney who has it all.

One of the common misconceptions is that if you want your divorce to be amicable, you should choose an attorney who does not specialize in trial or litigation. As a result, because you don’t want to go to trial and you don’t want to be involved in litigation, you choose someone with no trial experience. This could end up putting you at a disadvantage.

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Similarly, if you’re focused on child and custody issues, you may choose an attorney who only specializes in those issues and is not as experienced in the financial and property area of divorce.

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Again, just like when you find a new doctor, when choosing your divorce attorney, interview more than one. Ask questions, not only about the one issue that is most important to you but about each of the areas of divorce. Ask them about their strategy and notice whether they have listened to and responded to your questions and concerns. Find someone who will be pleasant to deal with, and who you feel is worthy of your trust.

The divorce process is much easier when you choose the right divorce attorney to guide you through the process.

Michone J. Riewer is an attorney with Strategic Divorce in Lake Bluff, 847-234-4445, strategicdivorce.com.

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TACOS & TIRADITOS Que Miso, the striking new outpost in downtown Hinsdale, not only showcases the hidden connections between the Mexican and Japanese cuisine, it does so in a space that would make Mexico City proud.

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t’s been weeks now since we visited Que Miso, the adorably suave Mexican-Japanese mashup in downtown Hinsdale, and I still find myself beaming and drooling over two very different aspects of our experience: two chic dining rooms and one crackingly divine wisp of chicken skin.

First a confession: I’ve always had a thing for chicken skin. I once motored across state lines after hearing a rumor that the best chicken-skin tacos in the country were to be found in Louisiana rather than Texas.

(Turned out to be scurrilous, dastardly lie.) You should also know that I still carefully, lovingly peel off the skin from buckets of fried chicken and save them for the conclusion of my meal, convinced that delayed pleasure of the finest things of life amplify their greatness. And, at this point in my life, a properly fired of plater of kawa (Japanese-style chicken skin skewers) is likely to appear on my “last supper” wish list.

Mixologist with tequila

Baha Fish Tacos

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And now, out of nowhere, arrives this beauty: One of the best dishes on Que Miso’s inaugural menu: a succulent airline-cut chicken named in honor of its creator, chef Rhea Brown.

The chicken is brined, seasoned, partially baked, and then fired to order, preserving the chicken’s moist meat, and crisping up that envy-inducing cracking of skin. It crinkles and crunches like a tortilla chip and arrives dimpled with the perfect ratio of salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano.

The result is a discovery: The answer to what might happen if you crossbred a Caribbean-style rotisserie chicken with a platter of South Side chicken Vesuvio.

Although the dish doesn’t draw direct inspiration from either Mexico or Japan, the restaurant’s two primary influences, the dish exemplifies the sophisticated yet approachable vibe that Collin Ringelstetter-Ennis, along with

managing partner Greg Mizen, have brought to Que Miso.

This is, without question, a debonaire-looking taqueria. Anyone who’s ever picked up a pizza from the space’s previous tenants— recently Sauced Pizzeria and before that, Baldinelli of Hinsdale— are likely perform a double-take on the way in the front door.

Ringelstetter-Ennis, working in collaboration with local designer Courtney Casey, has pulled off a design miracle, transforming a once cramped and shadowy 26-seat pizza parlor into a light, bright space that feels like it’s been poached from a hip corner of Mexico City.

The Que Miso team made the wise, albeit expensive, decision to demo the entire middle section of the old restaurant. In years past, you’d have to maneuver through the kitchen or, worse yet, exit outside and then walk around the entire building to access the space’s expansive back room.

Now the two dining spaces are connected via a long arched hallway. While conducting research in Mexico, RingelstetterEnnis noticed a number of charming “split-design” concepts (casual in the front, more buttoned-up in the back) and decided to export the idea to Hinsdale.

Thus, Que Miso boasts two starkly different dining spaces. The new front room, what we’ll refer to as the “cantina,” has energy to burn. Blades of color and abstract shapes pop from the 70s-era wallpaper. It’s sheathed in pale woods and illuminated by wicker lampshades. Music plays. Big screen TVs stream sports. In short, it’s a space built for snacking, nibbling, taco tasting, and sipping wine and cocktails with abandon.

Follow the “light” (a pale white neon signs that reads “Tequila es Mi Amigo”) to the back and you’ll arrive at a more formal dining room. Silk white curtains. Exposed brick walls. And a staging station aglow with giant lanterns. It’s darker here: more romantic and roomy—clearly designed for families, intimate dates and diners seeking a TV-free experience.

Ahi Tuna Tataki Tostada

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The name of the restaurant, by the way, was inspired by the owners’ love of miso, the now ubiquitous fermented soybean paste, but the phrase Que Miso is a Mexican slang that, roughly translated, means “What did you do to me?”

That’s a playful touch, but I wouldn’t exactly call Que Miso a fusion restaurant. Que Miso’s inaugural menu reads more, to me, like an upscale Mexican affair with Japanese appetizers and accents.

Order the house guacamole and it won’t come spiked with furikake or rivulets of wasabi paste worked among the avocado.

You’ll receive an oversized bowl of chips and a small ramekin of mildly flavored guac snowed over with cotija cheese. Chef Brown’s guacamole is undeniably chunky—huge nuggets of avocado are left unmashed amidst the crema—and almost totally devoid, for better or worse, of spice.

Que miso currently offers five different tacos—from chicken tinga and carne asada to al pastor and a vegetarian-friendly roasted miso mushroom selection—but it was the Baja fish tacos that won our hearts.

Spice Tuna Crispy Rice appetizer

Small tender pieces of cod are encased in a thinly battered with an almost imperceptibly light shell. These fish tenders are tumbled with pickled cabbage, a mildly spicy limechipotle dressing and shaved radishes.

There’s nothing, in terms of Que Miso’s Japanese offerings, that will require you to fire up Google Translate. Que Miso doesn’t veer to far from the raw seafood apps that you’d find at an upscale sushi bar or neighborhood izakaya. We wasted no time polishing off our spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer, ultra-tender mounds of diced tuna nestled onto scorched beds of sushi rice with a hint of avocado crema. The dish, served on a stark white dish, is plated to look like

Designer Courtney Casey created welcoming vibes.

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Cocktails

The wine list from Andrew Spence not only runs the gamut from Napa wines to Old World favorites, but it also offers a few smart by-the-bottle selections from Mexico as well.

Thyme Yuzu Tom Collins:

a busted pinata, with tiny bits of diced pineapple, tomato and assorted tangles of micro greens bursting form the center of the plate in every direction.

The kitchen’s salmon tiradito—a Peruvian style Ceviche influenced by the country’s rich melting pot of Japanese immigrants—supplies far more of the heat you’d expect from the Mexican table. Thin slices of salmon are moistened with ponzu oil and then topped with two spicy embellishments: slivers of serrano chili and a dollop of neon-green wasabi Tobiko.

In terms of entrees, Que Miso’s 10-ounce filet is a must-order. The kitchen adds a pat of compound butter made from chipotle peppers and Mexican spices, washing the entire steak in liquified taco seasonings. Any dish—and there are many of them—that includes Que Miso’s signature miso-smothered mushrooms will inspire you to ask for the recipe. And our favorite dessert, by far, was the house churros with two different fruit coulis.

Don’t be surprised, when the weather gets cold for your server to offer guests one of the house’s free pashminas to warm them up. In some cases, small ottomans will be placed next to your table so that you can set down your purse in style and ensure that your doggy bag stays within easy reach. Servers stand at the ready, umbrellas in hand, to escort guests back to their car during inclement weather, in what Ringelstetter-Ennis describes as the restaurant’s commitment to providing five-star service.

“At the end of the day, what we want more than anything else is for people to come, enjoy the experience and spread the word as to what we’re doing here,” say Ringelstetter-Ennis. “If you leave and feel the urge to want to come back with friends or family, we’ve done our job.”

Que Miso is located at 114 S Washington St. in Hinsdale. Call 630.570.0217 or visit quemiso.com

Any spirit with a Collins genus includes some sugar, spirits, and citrus, meaning that you’re guaranteed a spiked lemonade of some variety. At Que Miso, the bar sticks with gin but opts for subtle pour of yuzu-flavored sake, which makes this an unusually clean and perfect pairing Caption with any raw seafood appetizer.

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If you’re ordering tacos, you can’t beat this classic chaser, which adds sweet undercurrents of pineapple juice, watermelon, and a touch of Bitter Truth Elderflower Liquor. Imagine a watermelon aqua fresca crosspollinated with a margarita.

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ate last spring I was hosted by Aman resorts at their first built North American property, Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming a town I have never had the opportunity to visit. This being my fourth Aman property to experience I was curious to compare and see how they differed. Of course, the location would be the most obvious. Amangani sits on the crest of a bluff, on East Gros Ventre Butte, 10 minutes outside the beautiful town of Jackson and 20 minutes from Jackson Airport. Now, there are airport landings which literally take your breath away and one of them for me was the arrival at Jackson Hole. Peeking out of the airplane window I could not help but just stare at the wide-open spaces and the snowcapped mountains in the distance. It was like being greeted by one of the most majestic views of the Western frontier. Stepping out of the aircraft door the crisp and fresh mountain air filled my lungs. I felt refreshed and energized.

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Amangani is a luxury base camp for skiers, hikers, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. An exclusive hilltop hideaway on the fringes of Grand Teton National Park. As one might expect from ultra-luxury Aman Resorts, Amangani is intimate and private, with gorgeous interiors, exemplary service and a money-shot view over meadows and mountains. A linear layout ensures all rooms and public areas take full advantage of the vista that this privileged position permits. Every Aman property is designed to reflect its environment. In Amangani’s case, this means lots of natural materials. The sandstone-clad, pitch-roofed lobby gives onto triple-height windows to capitalize on that view, while flagstone floors, redwood beams and rawhide and faux-fur soft furnishings are complemented by modern artworks and authentic Native American artefacts. It all comes together in a home-from-home ambiance with a well-to-do, Wild West slant.

Stepping inside the three-story hotel the first thing that got my attention was the stellar view. The windows of the lobby offer sweeping views of the Teton Range and Snake River range. True to Aman style the interiors are extravagant yet minimalistic and take inspiration from the location, in the case of Amangani it’s the beautiful outdoor scenery. Since this was not my first Aman experience, I knew what level of service to expect, and I was not disappointed. My host greeted me with a cool glass of freshly squeeze nectar of huckleberries which I would later learn is an ingredient used in many local recipes. After being checked in, I was personally led to my suite and given a through run-through of all its bells and whistles. The mini bar loaded with locally sourced snacks and beverages that would be at my disposal if a craving should hit.

The living area came with too-comfy-to-leave, low-slung beds and floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto oversized terraces.

Plush seating areas transformed the room into my personal cozy sanctuary. Like the lobby, my deluxe suite was quaint and LUX. My suite came with heated floors and a remote-controlled fireplace which I enjoyed even though the temps were hovering in the 60’s but can imagine how appreciated that would be in a Wyoming

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JOUR NEYS winter. My suite had all the possible creature comforts – his and hers vanities, spacious closets, Nespresso machine, walk in showers and a soaking tub with a glorious view. I enjoyed this each evening sprinkled with sage smelling bath salts. My favorite part was the incredibly large balcony over-looking the snowcapped Grand Tetons. Like all the suites it offered panoramic views of the valley. I could see the bison grazing in the pastures below and at dusk a family of deer frolicking on the dewy grass. Standing upon the terrace overlooking the mountains, is the resort’s spectacular rectangular pool and whirlpool tub.

Both are heated, which makes for wonderful year-round dips. I forgot The Grill my swimsuit but thankfully the shop in the resort had the perfect style and fit for me so I could enjoy swimming laps each morning taking in the crisp air. I felt like a princess and as though my room had to be the best in the resort but no, every suite looks out over the mountains, The 40 spacious suites are a symphony in wood, stone, and slate.

I had a little time before I had to get ready for dinner and decided to sit by the pool. I typically bring my headphones to listen to music but this time I decided to sit in the peaceful silence of the moment. There was nothing to hear other than the sound of nature and nothing to look at but the sweeping views of the Teton Mountains. Talk about hitting the re-set button.

I didn’t know how much I needed this until I was experiencing it. Now I understand why this Jackson Hole, Wyoming resort is beloved by celebrities and the over-scheduled being torn from one meeting to another. This was peace at its finest.

That evening I attended a cocktail and canapés gathering in the rich, wood paneled library with doors that opened to a sandstone patio. As the sun settled in the west the view became drenched

Majestic views from a deck

with the rich colors of golden red and burnt orange. It was magical and with sunsets like this, priceless memories I will always have.

Next it was off to dinner in the highceilinged, redwood-walled eatery, The Grill. It not only allows you to admire the local wildlife though its floor-to-ceiling windows, but to eat it too. The inventive American menu takes in elk sirloin chili and bison ribs, as well as Kobe beef from Idaho and line-caught yellowfin tuna.

As luck would have it, the restaurant had just launched its own brand of champagne which I enjoyed with my starter of a red beet and goat cheese salad sprinkled with pistachios. I followed this with exquisite fresh caught salmon and ended my meal with a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. AHHHHmazing! I was ready to sink into my plush bed for a night of rest.

The next morning, I woke early and met my expert guide who would take me on an incredible wildlife tour. I didn’t bring binoculars for wildlife-spotting and mountain close-ups, but never fear, Aman thinks of everything and had a pair to loan me. My

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JOUR NEYS guide Jared had been exploring the Grand Tetons for 20 plus years.

I experienced a tour of the National Park and searched for grizzly bears along with the wide variety of Wyoming’s wildlife. It’s times like these when I really appreciate mother nature. We saw several species of animals including moose, elk, bison, a red fox porcupine and wolves. It was possible I would even get to see the best known and most photographed grizzly of all time: Bear 399, a 27-year-old female who lived her entire life in Grand Teton National Park. In order to thrive, grizzly’s require significant undeveloped space and distance from most human activity and the 22 million protected acres surrounding the area is just that. Unfortunately for me 399 decided to sleep in that day but was seen the following with her brand-new cub. I became an instant fan of hers and proceeded to follow on Instagram.

What better way to offset the exciting heart thrilling adventure of a wildlife hike than to relax at the spa and enjoy a 60-minutedeep tissue massage. The intimate spa at Amangani met the challenge and I left feeling refreshed and renewed. That evening I ventured into town to do some shopping and dine at one of the local restaurants. Jackson Hole, a ritzy resort town, is set at the foothills of the natural wonderland that is Grand Teton National Park. The town was bustling with locals and tourists enjoying the setting sunshine, while sitting outside enjoying the views sipping on a cocktail. I decided it would be a sin not to visit the famed Million Dollar Cowboy Bar where barstools are made from horse saddles and the rich wood bar has been serving up house made cocktails and BBQ for decades. Later that evening they would have live music and dancing which, If I hadn’t had the early morning, I would have enjoyed.

On my final full day in Jackson Hole, I headed to Snake River for the experience of a white-water raft tour. My fearless leader filled me in on the sites as we bumped and bounced through the melted winter snow while navigating the rocks and fallen trees.

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here sits the National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) across from the National Elk Lands where hundreds of wild elk graze.

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After another award deserving dinner back at Amangani, I decided to sit on the balcony by an open fire and take in all the elements. From the fresh mountain air, the silence and stillness and so many stars in the sky, it was truly a memorable and perfect ending to the day.

My flight wasn’t leaving until the afternoon, so I had just enough time for one last adventure to indulge myself with. A horseback ride along the mountain tops. As a huge convenience, the horse ranch, not part of the resort, happened to be only a 10 min walk down the mountain. It was the ideal ending to the adventurous trip to Jackson.

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