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Here’s to celebrating the many sides of wellness.
For our annual Health issue, we’ve gone bigger than ever and devoted a full 20 pages to all things health, wellness, medical, and good for you. We’ve of course sprinkled in other health-related stories throughout the rest of the pages too, from new plant-based restaurants (page 61) to the city’s newest spa (page 11).
One other topic you could le under “mental health” is Family writer Jennifer Ashton Ryan’s story on page 18 about organization. Jenny and I rst met around 2004 when we were both interns at Robb Report magazine. With cubicle-like adjacent desks, we became fast friends. Flash forward a few years and we had both become full-time editors when we were given the opportunity to share an enclosed office—the kind with a real door and everything.
While we had much in common in other aspects of our lives (at one point, we even lived in the same apartment building—yes, just like in Friends), we differed when it came to how we liked our spaces.
My aesthetic deemed that our new of ce be pristine white. I ordered two frosted-glass and white coated-metal L-shaped desks with matching sets of drawers from West Elm instead of the standard-issue dark wood-laminate kind the company would have ordered from Of ce Depot (they ended up being less expensive too). I couldn’t stand the of ce’s generic brown rectangular waste bins, so I got us each a cylindrical glossy white one from The Container Store that, roughly 15 years later, still rests under my desk.
Did I consult her on any of these decisions? Did the only child in me take over and just insist? I honestly can’t remember, but I do remember how she put up with me and my habits, which were the opposite of hers.
Back in the era of postal mail, we’d receive a daily stack of press kits, disks of images, and other media materials that could quickly swallow up your space. I never kept more than a small pile at one time, and anything oversized immediately
got tossed rather than dominate my desk. Meanwhile, a few feet away, Jenny’s desk was consumed with mountains of them. In her mind, organized chaos. I’d always threaten to “tidy up” her desk when she was away. “Don’t you dare!” she’d throw back at me. I never did, but the idea was always tempting. Very tempting.
I thrive on minimalism. I adore empty space. A giant desk with nothing on it? Pure bliss. To me, a sign of success. What do I do when I’m overwhelmed with work deadlines and don’t know how I’ll have enough hours in the week to get through it all? I clean. I throw stuff out. It is empowering, soothes my mind, helps me focus, and feels amazing. Instant mood lift.
I always assumed Jenny’s growing piles on her desk were sources of stress for her. Reminders of how much work was still on the horizon. But after reading her story about how an organized home doesn’t always equal an organized life, I realized that she probably found comfort in those piles. To her, they were grounding. To each their own.
Now, she somehow juggles writing and editing with raising three spectacular children. As I was writing this, I texted to ask her for a pic of her current workspace. She said she’d do it later that evening and, in the meantime, sent me a real-time video of her three little ones singing and dancing through the “Wishing Tunnel” in Montrose. Happy, healthy, carefree, and very much loved—her kids don’t care if the laundry isn’t folded and their toys aren’t in perfectly organized bins.
We offer a variety of health ideas in this issue, but maybe the healthiest—and easiest—thing we can all do for ourselves this year is cut ourselves a little slack.
Cheers to 2023,
SAMANTHA BROOKS Editor in Chief
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A former writer and editor at Marie Claire, InStyle, Elle, Vogue, and Glamour, Ning Chao now divides her time between driving, writing articles, and figuring out what to feed people. She lives in Hancock Park with her husband and two kids.
“Who knew that walking around barefoot at home for the past three years would cause a bunion? I’ve been wearing Dr. Baravarian’s ArchTek socks around the house now to try to keep my toes straight.”
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“I’ve discovered a new superfood protein powder from the Andes called MIKUNA that I love putting in my morning tea for extra richness and a boost of energy. Plus, it’s vegan, paleo, and keto, gluten, and lectin free, so will work with whatever New Year’s diet you are on.”
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Sheean Hanlan is a journalist and artist based in Florence, Italy. After a childhood in the Bahamas, she moved to Malibu to attend Pepperdine University and broke into publishing as associate managing editor of C-Suite Quarterly. Her articles have appeared in Italian and American media outlets with a focus on art, travel, and business.
“Meals are sacred in Italy. I no longer eat while walking or watching TV. Now, I slow down and savor each bite. I’ve also learned—by observing Italian grandmas—to walk everywhere, even to the market to do my grocery shopping.”
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A native Angeleno, Ramona Saviss covers all things L.A., plus luxury, travel, food and drink, style, society, wellness, and beauty. Her favorite part of the job, however, is meeting interesting people and telling their stories.
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Recharge your energy and spirit at Pasadena’s new wellness space.
This winter, The Now opens its rst Pasadena location, bringing its menu of accessible massages to West Walnut Street. Hidden away from the city’s bustle, the airy, nature-inspired space offers a calming escape from the daily pressures of life, offering well-priced services that can be booked in advance or on a walk-in basis.
“The Now was founded on the principle that in today’s fast-paced, digitally driven society, self-care is a necessity, not a luxury,” says Gara Post, The Now’s co-founder and chief creative of cer. “We designed the boutique to feel like an oasis for recovery and relaxation, and look forward to introducing Pasadena to our inspiring wellness brand.”
The Now easily accommodates various schedules—whether
you need a quick 25-minute pick-me-up between meetings or a more luxurious 50- or 80-minute session. The thoughtfully curated massage menu features The Now, the brand’s signature stress-relieving, rejuvenating massage; The Stretch, designed for the athlete to reduce workout recovery time and stimulate lymphatic and circulatory systems; and The Healer, a calming, energy-balancing massage that deepens self-awareness and reduces emotional stress.
Need a little extra TLC? A wide range of customizable enhancements—including a coconut oil scalp treatment, herbal heat pack, “Calm Balm” salve for sore muscles, and hydrating eye mask—can be added to each service.
From $65/25 minutes; thenowmassage.com —SARA SMOLA
› Lose the snooze button with OneClock, a handcrafted analog timepiece with science-backed sounds that gently lift you out of sleep in a peaceful, more natural way. The “anti-alarm” design omits startling, stress-triggering beeping in favor of original waking music by Grammy-winning composer Jon Natchez and DJ/recording artist Captain Planet. The music compositions mimic natural awakening, gradually building in melody, tempo, and intensity to wake most sleepers (heavy sleepers can test-drive a clock at home through the 30-day return program).
OneClock is manufactured in the U.S. with sustainably sourced materials and comes in several timeless colorways (black, white, red, and a new walnut-paneled brass edition) that are designed to work—and look good—for generations to come. $299; oneclock.co
—SARA SMOLA› The world’s first extraterrestrial convention, AlienCon, returns to Pasadena March 4–5. The two-day event at the Pasadena Convention Center explores the mysteries of the universe and includes panel discussions and presentations, screenings, and autograph and photograph sessions. Past star-studded lineups have featured celebrity guests from alien-centric television shows and films like Star Trek, The X-Files, Stranger Things, and Doctor Who
For the ultimate upgrade, opt for the “Infinity” ticket package, a new o ering for 2023 that includes a limited-edition NFT by artist Raúl Urias, access to an exclusive cocktail event with AlienCon speakers, and reserved seating for main and second-stage programs, along with a few other perks that are out of this world. Tickets start at $65; thealiencon.com —S.S.
› Malibu’s health-minded hotspot Rafi Lounge just launched the world’s first NFT wellness and fitness space, with plans to expand to Miami and Newport Beach. Geared toward mindful digital nomads, the Bali-inspired outdoor retreat combines co-working spaces with a variety of wellness classes and experiences, such as meditation, cycling, boxing, yoga, and breathwork, for a strong mind-body connection.
Through the lounge’s digital-membership model, members have access to co-working spaces, weekly guru nights, networking opportunities, and wellness workshops. The lounge’s “Mindful Tier” has only 111 spots available at the Malibu location and o ers plenty of perks for its NFT members, including lifetime membership and unlimited access to all classes and in-house events. $222 to $5,555; rafilounge.com —S.S
› Entrepreneur Dominique Side (above) is founder of The Luxury Vegan and Vgn Bae Music Group, which earned her the nickname “The Vegan Queen” and cemented her reputation as a leading authority on the luxury vegan lifestyle. Side’s latest venture is Nikki Green, a Los Angeles–based brand that is launching its first collection in January.
The inaugural Nikki Green collection is a collaboration with Side’s long-term stylist, Christian Allen, and includes ready-to-wear gowns, tops, pants, denim, and accessories. Every step of the process, from design to production to packaging, is responsibly sourced. Each piece combines earth-friendly materials, custom hardware, and figure-enhancing cuts for a new generation of chic, environmentally conscious shoppers. $400 to $8,000; shopnikkigreen.com —S.S.
› In 2008, Los Angeles–based artist (and former ArtCenter College of Design adjunct professor) Alexandra Grant created grantLOVE, a one-of-a-kind philanthropic art experiment to help raise awareness and funding for various arts-based nonprofits through the sale of her “LOVE” artwork. In addition to paintings and prints, Grant produces jewelry, apparel, and home goods based on her signature symbol. To date, she has donated over $300,000 in artworks and funds to organizations including Project Angel Food, The Art of Elysium, and 18th Street Arts Center. Need a present for Valentine’s Day? Grant’s new book, LOVE: A Visual History of the grant-
jewelry,
LOVE Project, provides a visual compilation of the project’s 14-plus years of history— complete with paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles, and jewelry—and collaborations with Oscar de la Renta, andSons Chocolatiers, and nonprofit Heart of Los Angeles. $85; grantlove.com —S.S.
› This fall, ArtCenter inaugurated Karen Hofmann as its sixth—and first female—president. Hofmann has close ties to the ArtCenter community as both an alumna and educator and has served for more than 20 years as a faculty member, department chair, provost, and now president.
After an extensive international search that included more than 100 candidates, Hofmann won over the presidential search committee unanimously with her commitment to accessible and inclusive higher education and her passion for developing the next generation of global talent. “I come into this role with a lens of being here as an ArtCenter student, a teacher, a department chair, and a provost,” says Hofmann. “While those experiences inform my approach, what really drives me is the desire to empower the future generation of creatives who will shape our world.” artcenter.edu —S.S.
The New Year dining scene is filled with refurbished favorites, continued expansion, cozy date-night spots, and plenty of pie. BY
CAROLE DIXONQueen of Confections: Valerie Gordon has expanded her Echo Park operation to Glendale. Expect more of the chocolates, cookies, pies, and famous Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake that have helped make Valerie Confections a mainstay for sweets in L.A. Another local favorite, I Like Pie , has expanded from Claremont to South Lake in Pasadena with its beloved hand-held pies in all the classic avors, plus s’mores and savory chicken pot pie.
Downtown L.A.: Popular Santa Ana and Rancho Cucamonga cocktail bar and alehouse Native Son has expanded to DTLA. This location features its own craft beer, along with a selection of brews from around the globe, wine-based cocktails, and spritzes. Cork & Batter is a new, three-level dining option offering everything from burgers to poke, as well as a rooftop bar—and it’s walking distance from Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium.
Michelin-starred chef Shin Thompson from Chicago is helming the kitchen of NIKU X with modern Japanese cuisine and global in uences in the classic yakiniku style of cooking, utilizing plenty of grilled meats. In addition, tasting menus feature
seafood bites, a caviar course, and premium Wagyu cuts.
More Meat: The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center is showcasing its 3rd annual Japanese Wagyu beef program until the end of January 2023, and has partnered with Citrin, STK, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, and Shibumi for specialty cuts and menu items.
Rooms with a View: Sendero, on the 24th oor of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles, is a new collection of multiple dining concepts dedicated to the cuisine found along the Pan American highway—from
the seafood-rich Baja coastline to agricultural Argentina. Luminarias in Monterey Park has undergone a recent revamp by Specialty Restaurants. The new events space with a killer view has a modernized take on New American cuisine with Latin in uence and craft cocktails.
Hollywood: The Chap is a traditional British pub— sh and chips, shepherd’s pie, Sunday roasts, and pints of lager— by Ten Five Hospitality (Mother Wolf, Ka’teen) in Hollywood’s Vinyl District. Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue now offers brunch on the rooftop so you can linger by the pool on a daytime date with healthy comfort fare by way of a two-course prix xe menu and unlimited rosé. Hip-meets-classic-Chinese eatery Genghis Cohen has a new, midweek, afternoon happy hour with drink specials, dumplings, and potstickers.
Westside: For date nights, The Culver Hotel has a new French restaurant, Lillie’s, with Gallic onion soup, steak frites, and grilled branzino, plus live jazz on the weekends. Josiah Citrin has expanded his Dear John smash hit from Culver City to Marina del Rey with Dear Jane’s, an old-school seafood eatery with a view.
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For Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger, co-owners of P.F. Candle Co. (pfcandleco.com) and authors of At Home with Fragrance: Creating Modern Scents for Your Space, success smells pretty sweet. P.F. Candle Co. started as a one-woman Etsy shop in Pumphrey’s spare bedroom in 2008 and has grown into an 80-person company with fragrance-focused products—candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, hand soaps, and body washes—sold worldwide, including at Urban Out tters and Nordstrom, as well as the brand’s Echo Park agship store. Here, the founders share why calling our region home makes sense.
We have lived in South Pasadena since 2019. It’s got that “small town in a big city” feel. Our daughter went to day care on the edge of Alhambra, so we spent a lot of time driving through the tree-lined streets of South Pasadena and found it so utterly charming, like out of a movie. / We live down the street from Jones Co ee Roasters on Mission. They roast all their own beans and have some of the best coffee in the area. / One of the best places in our neighborhood for breakfast is Cos&Pi. Our favorite things are the house-made “Spamwich” and the avocado fries. / KP: We are so lucky to have
world-class hiking right in our backyard. I like the Echo Mountain Hike. Tom cycles a lot and the Pasadena area has some great options. If he’s feeling ambitious, he’ll ride up to the Angeles National Forest or down to the San Gabriel River Bike Trail. / The Huntington Gardens are a constant source of inspiration. The Herb Garden, with its healing plants, helped inspire a scent that’s coming out this January called Wild Herb Tonic. It’s a scent that’s all about bringing the soothing qualities of nature to indoor spaces, with notes of lemon balm, thyme, and r. / Neighborhood bike shop The Cub House is a great spot to stop on a ride for a chat and some coffee. They’re all about community and making cycling inclusive. / We try to get to a ea market at least once a month—Pasadena City College Flea Market is walkable and there are so many great nds there.
/ The South Pasadena Farmers’ Market is a staple. We pick up local produce, fresh pasta, and baked goods, then hit up the food vendors for musubi, tamales, crepes, or BBQ. / Friday night is movie night at our house. We order takeout—pizza from Pitfire or Triple Beam, or dumplings and popcorn chicken from Dan Modern—light all the candles and watch a movie as a family. —SARA SMOLA
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It’s a new year, and an appropriate time to write about cleaning up. If the holidays are a season to acquire things, now is when I clean out and kick off an improved version of the life that I—The Mom—am chief executive of cer of. Then again, for creative-minded me, cleaning and organizing aren’t a strong suit, so I called in an expert. This founder of a popular baby brand that curates irresistible nursery decor items in muted, neutral tones can style a room that’s never boring or cluttered (like the toy-strewn, primary-colored playroom at my house). I have much to learn and had planned to share all the secrets with you. But then I had a conversation with the mom of a 4-month-old, and something came up.
The mom was telling a group of us how her baby started to throw her head back unpredictably when being carried in from the car. So, this mom, who last week could get out of the car AND hold the things she needs to bring in from the car, could no longer do that. Now both hands must be holding her strong little baby, who’d learned a new skill without even considering how inconvenient it would be for her mom. While telling us about the change, the mom went into one of those stream-of-conscious vents that I always feel privileged to witness. The load she carries among her responsibilities as a mom, partner, teacher, daughter, and adult person exploded
out of her brain and onto us as empathetic witnesses. The gist of what we heard was about the messy room that needed to be cleaned and the partner who needed to step up and the mounting responsibilities and that she couldn’t even walk in from the car in a way that previously felt successful. On Tuesday it took her THREE TRIPS to bring everything in.
Then I watched her rework of a story make an incredibly soft landing. A group of people who intimately knew the rapid- re transitions of raising children nodded their heads, and no one told her she needed to do a better job cleaning. Everything the group said was surely the opposite of what I would have told you after talking to the organized nursery guru. They told her that it was OK to let the rooms get messy and just hold her baby. They gave her permission to prioritize in a very speci c order: connecting with baby rst, caring for herself next, and then cleaning up as best she can. They let her know that it was pretty normal to get only one thing done each day when babies are so new like hers is.
And that, in time, she’ll get two things done, and that can be whenever it’s time for that to happen. In these early seasons, even when we can keep it together professionally, something changes about the feasibility of housework.
I told her about my nightstand, the one I didn’t clear from 2016 to 2021. I had a baby in 2016 and was surprised to nd
It should be easy to put away their toys at the end of the day. And other internal monologues to purge.
myself pregnant again in 2017. Pile on nursing for a year, two older children, kindergarten, and a pandemic. When I nally started cleaning, I picked up papers off of papers, unearthing a physical history of a chaotic season. I felt embarrassed sharing this. “I mean, I did the dishes and the laundry,” I said. “But there were corners of my life where I had to let go.”
For some of us, it’s not cleaning. There’s some other corner that Instagram or a vision of what motherhood would be that reminds us we’re doing it wrong. We’ll never do it right. We’re not worthy. We don’t know what we’re doing. We aren’t built for this. We’re the only one struggling. It will be like this forever. We can’t change, and everyone is going on without us. Also, shouldn’t we be enjoying this more?
It’s not wrong to think any of these thoughts. In fact, it’s normal—and eventually freeing to realize they’re there.
What I realized I needed to tell you, more than tips and tricks for picking up the playroom, was about acknowledging the unkind voice that sometimes lives inside our heads. Because housework is where it snuck up on me. Whatever the current transition, struggle, or pinch point, create a soft place to land. Picture that circle of people, or maybe for you it’s one friend, or a partner, or a parent, witnessing your work with empathy and grace. You’re here raising your kids. You get to keep going as you are. There’s no new you this year. There is you, adored as is.
Even though I keep a messy house, there are some rhythms I’ve learned to stay less overwhelmed.
› Everything has a home. This is straight from the Home Edit: Your home is a silverware drawer. Meaning, everything has its own spot. It took me years, but eventually I found homes for all the things, so I can walk around my house at the end of the day and carry things to their places. I wish I did this every day, but I do it sometimes, and afterward, my house looks great.
› Separate cleaning from organizing. Make a list of daily must-clean tasks that’s short enough for you to accomplish. For example, each day I can wash dishes and put away one laundry basket. Keep up with that and feel good about it.
› Consider your energy level and the time you have, and set small, one-time goals. One day you’ll organize socks, another day you’ll purge the toy bin. In five years, you can clear the nightstand.
› You can move things around or you can get rid of stu . Since I tend to move things around, this mantra reminds me that it would be easier to just donate or toss the thing now.
› Accept the laundry volcano. An older mom taught me this, and I still wish it wasn’t true. But if you’re a person who does all the family laundry, you must accept that it will be a haunting laundry volcano spilling over more often than a manageable, wellexecuted task.
› Invite people over. I am socially motivated, so nothing gets me to clean faster than knowing someone is coming over. Figure out how you’re motivated and lean in.
› Talk about what’s hard with a friend, partner, journal, or therapist. Vent as needed.
› Workout. It will clear your head and that can help your ability to get organized. —J.A.R.
› Barcelona-based Lorena Canals, maker of washable rugs since 1998, has introduced a playful, imaginative collection of woven toys. The Little Chefs Collection includes baskets made from braided cord that come in shapes from a cookie jar to a stove complete with a range top, pretend knobs, and working oven door. (Veggie taco playset sold separately.) To bring the concept full circle, there’s a woven washing machine that comes with a mini washable rug. Culinary appreciation extends beyond the toys to the brand’s full-size rugs, including a whimsical radish design and coordinating broccoli and carrot floor cushions. lorenacanals.com
› Kid-focused subscription box Alltruists brings the needs of an unimaginably big world to families wanting to raise awareness and empathy at home. Alltruists partners with nonprofits, packaging their purposes and needs into colorful boxes focused on a topic, such as shelter or climate change. The four key components to each box are learn, connect, act, and give, and each includes materials for a hands-on activity. “I wanted to be able to do something with my kids to give back that wasn’t just, ‘Look at mommy entering her credit card information and donating to this organization,’” says founder Jessica Jackley, who also co-founded microfinance powerhouse Kiva in 2005 and is now a Pasadena mom to four young children. “I wanted them to receive the message that, more than anything else, their heads, their hearts, their time and talents, that’s what truly is the most valuable thing they could o er the world.” $29/box; alltruists.com
The maker of a popular watchdog for technology devices has launched its first phone. The Bark Technologies app has one-upped itself with the Bark Phone, ensuring there’s no getting around parental controls. Features such as contact approval allow parents to determine the phone numbers that can call in and out. Adults can also set the phone to require approval for all app-store downloads and notifications for when their child arrives at school or to a friend’s house. When the day doesn’t go as planned, parents have the ability to remotely lock their child’s phone, enforce app time limits, and block texts from being deleted. The phone, a Samsung A13, is available for $49/month (no contract required) and includes Bark’s Premium monitoring subscription service. bark.us
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Renowned director Sheldon Epps champions diversity both on and off stage, including through his new memoir, My Own Directions: A Black Man’s Journey in the American Theatre. Under his leadership, from 1997–2017, Pasadena Playhouse once again established a reputation for outstanding productions with artistic excellence and theatrical diversity. During his tenure, Epps received the NAACP Community Service Award and the prestigious James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, among many other honors. Here, Epps continues the conversation of the still-existing issues within the industry and beyond. —SARA
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it openly and honestly. But, even greater than that, for young people I wanted to write hopefully to inspire them to believe that race and restrictions toward people of color should not be something to defeat you, but you should follow your own direction and define your own possibilities and be unlimited in your choices and desires.
What does “chased by race” mean?
segregation, there’s a sort of assumed segregation in our country that still exists. And then there’s the smaller things like looks that you get when you walk into certain venues, or the look of slight fear in a person’s eyes if you get into an elevator with them and they’re uncomfortable being alone with you because you’re Black. You’re never allowed to forget for very long that you’re a person of color.
What led you to the Pasadena Playhouse?
› I actually saw my first professional production there when I was around 10 years old, so I think I’ve been tied to that theater since my youth. I also felt it was in the center of a great theater community in greater Los Angeles and I thought we could make great things happen.
What was one of your proudest achievements as artistic director?
› When I arrived in 1997, it was unapologetically a white theater. I was frequently the only person of color and only person
under 60 going to see a production. So, I was genuinely bringing diversity to the Playhouse onstage and o , with the artists involved, with the programming, and bringing more people of color to the theater, and also a younger audience.
What has your experience been like as a Black man in theater— as “one of the few” or “the only”?
› Sometimes when people look at a career that has a great deal of success, which I’ve been blessed with, they think it was easy. But I have faced racial challenges,
people telling me what I can or can’t do, that I should only be doing plays of a certain kind, that I had no right be the artistic leader of a major theater. The book is about my choosing to be defined by my own standards, not those imposed on me as a Black man in America.
What do you hope will be the impact of your memoir?
› Racism in the American theater has been a dark little secret, so I wanted to bring that out into the open because you can’t eradicate a problem until you face
› There are instances that occur on almost a daily basis that remind you that you’re being chased by race, whether that is people choosing to believe there are things you can’t do or opportunities that you don’t get unless you fight for them, places you can’t go—still. Even though there’s no legal
› As people here in Pasadena did during my time with the Playhouse, support arts organizations that put a focus on diversity by going to those institutions. Artistic leaders have to keep an awareness of the challenges that race still presents and have an openness to participation by people of all colors based on their talent, not based on their race, and realize that diversity helps us all to live in a better and more exciting world.
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Beyond the Streets, an edgy new contemporary art gallery in Fairfax, is pushing the boundaries of art and creating a permanent home for gra ti culture.
BY SHEEAN HANLAN
After four years of pop-up shows around New York City and Los Angeles, Beyond the Streets took street art inside for good with the launch of its gallery on La Brea Avenue last fall. Curated by graf ti historian and MOCA “Art in the Streets” co-curator Roger Gastman, the 6,000-square-foot space also mounts exhibitions with the adjacent Control Gallery, which Gastman co-founded with Sky Gellatly. While Beyond the Streets is the primary purveyor of graf ti art by artists like Banksy, Blade, Crash, and Futura, Control Gallery recently featured works by DabsMyla, an Australian husband-and-wife team famed for their colorful Pop Art paintings.
Each show offers something more revolutionary than the last, and the current in-depth exhibition dedicated to the Beastie Boys
is no different. On view until January 23, “Exhibit” is a thematic journey into the personal lives and cultural legacy of the Beastie Boys, the New York City hip-hop-rock trio whose 1986 album Licensed to Ill was the rst rap album to top the Billboard 200 chart. What began as a joke led to three middle-class Jewish teenagers—Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz, and the late Adam Yauch—touring with the legendary Run-D.M.C. and making underground rap mainstream. Released in 1998, the group’s fth studio album, Hello Nasty, won a Grammy, and in 2012, the trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“Exhibit,” a tribute to the band’s glory days and genre-splicing music, includes items never before seen by the public. Gastman had been intrigued by artifacts from the band’s active period pictured in their autobiographical book and wanted to tell a visual story about the musicians who made history. Rare notebooks with handwritten lyrics, guitars, shirts band members wore on tour, concert yers, and the group’s iconic Adidas sneakers are just a few of the memorabilia on display. There will also be original drawings by Cey Adams for the group’s hip-hop album Cooky Puss and designs by Eric Haze and Bill McMullen. While the exhibition objects will not be for sale, visitors can purchase limited-edition Beastie Boys merchandise in Beyond the Streets’ gift shop. Free, timed-entry tickets can be reserved at AXS.com.
Beginning February 14, Beyond the Streets will host a solo exhibition of Argentinian artist Felipe Pantone, who creates virtual and physical installations, murals, and paintings that look like glitching prisms of light. His kinetic art critiques and explores the effect of technology on our lives. beyondthestreets.com
A wellness interior designer shares how she helps her clientele of busy professionals relax and unwind— no at-home spa necessary.
BY SHEEAN HANLANGail Jamentz likes running in the hills of Altadena. “I feel stronger now at age 61 than I did in my 20s and 30s,” she says. Raised in a family of doctors, she plans her lean-protein, healthy-fats meals with her husband on Sunday afternoons. Wellness is an art form for the Pasadena-based interior designer. But when Jamentz founded Soul Interiors Design in 2001, her design philosophy wasn’t about promoting wellness through the built environment as much as it was about creating timeless spaces that re ected her clients’ tastes.
Then 2020 happened, ushering in an era of remote work, Net ix binges, and Uber Eats. Work-life balance disappeared as the home became the new of ce. That’s when Jamentz began fusing wellness and design, based on her training at the International WELL Building Institute. “I wanted homeowners to understand that interior design is not just about aesthetics,” she says. Her cure for depression? Eschew trendy light xtures for human-centric lighting. Her immune-boosting remedy? Natural building materials, instant sparkling-water faucets, and steam showers.
Jamentz doesn’t design bedrooms. She reimagines sleep sanctuaries. “Function always comes rst,” she says. “If a space doesn’t meet the needs of its users, it doesn’t matter how attractive it looks.”
The template for a sleep sanctuary includes thermal-insulated blackout curtains that absorb sound and block light. Beds are tted with natural linen, cotton, or hemp sheets. A portable air purier cleanses the air of allergens, while a bedside carafe holds ltered water. To promote restorative sleep, Jamentz opts
for light, calming color palettes.
Of course, Jamentz doesn’t shun aesthetics in favor of practicality. Instead, she combines them. Recently, she transformed a 1908 Pasadena carriage house into a creative oasis for a longterm client. The two-room property felt cluttered and drab. Jamentz renovated the hardwood oors, added millwork, and spruced up the electrical systems to fashion an ef cient home of ce for the husband, who works as a lawyer. The wife’s craft workshop was brightened with a Japanese woodblock–style oral wallpaper from Thibaut’s Dynasty collection to spark creativity. Round pink rugs irt with apple-green desk chairs, balanced by white cabinets and shelves that house materials for jewelry making, painting, and crafting. It’s a comfy
getaway from the couple’s main home and bustling Pasadena law rm.
Now that many people are back in the workplace, Jamentz also has some design updates for of ces to increase productivity and happiness. Bigger windows. More plants. Sit-to-stand desks. Filtered water systems. She also encourages clients to provide healthy food for the team. It’s not about being edgy or provocative. Good design, as far as Jamentz is concerned, is about making life better. soulinteriorsdesign.com
Interior designer Natasha Baradaran debuts an industry-first collection of cactus-leather furniture, launching a new era of eco-friendly interior design.
BY SHEEAN HANLAN
Natasha Baradaran founded Natasha Baradaran Interior Design (natashabarada ran.com) in 2000, building a trademark aesthetic in the decades since that is inspired by her love of amenco, Italian summers, her mother’s jewelry, and the California desert. But to de ne the creative powerhouse, who has worked with clients like Kate Hudson, as just an interior designer is to only paint half the picture. Since 2014, Baradaran has crafted textile and furniture collections while running her West Hollywood–based design rm. So, when she unveiled her latest sustainable furniture line this spring, it wasn’t totally surprising. What is surprising is her choice of material— cactus leather harvested from an organic ranch in Central Mexico. Here, the designer shares the inspiration for her collection, Livwell Cactus Leather by Natasha Baradaran Textiles.
and I would like my work to reflect that.
Does cactus leather o er any particular advantages over other types of vegan leather?
aesthetic and sustainability vision?
within these cultures?
You’re originally an interior designer. Why did you start making furniture, and what attracted you to vegan leather for this new collection?
› I felt I had something di erent to say than what was out there. I wanted to create pieces that did not exist in the market-
place. The same goes for the creation of our new Livwell Cactus Leather collection. There are already faux leathers out there, but ours is made from plant material and has a softer hand and color palette. As an individual, I have become more environmentally con scious,
› Compared to other vegan leathers, cactus leather does not have the o -gas smell of vinyl. In our case, the embossing and tipping of the material give our furniture a unique feature. Our cactus leather is not trying to emulate animal leather. It is its own material in its texture and color palette. Plus, cactus leather wears well but does not patina like conventional leather.
How does the cactus leather material align with your broader
› I love to embrace tradition by juxtaposing vintage elements against contemporary design, along with my furniture pieces and textiles, to give each space a unique vibe. Our pieces are also made of multiple materials. I approached our Livwell Cactus Leather with the same thought process. I took something simple, embossed it with a custom design, and added my color sensibility by tipping it.
Your brand marries your Persian Italian heritage with the beauty of California. Do you draw inspiration from di erent art forms and landscapes
› My work fuses European design traditions with the laid-back luxury synonymous with Los Angeles living. It’s a layered look that is sophisticated yet approachable. As a native Californian, I have always been intrigued by succulents and cacti. The soft, earthy pastel colors of our Livwell leathers are in keeping with the freshness of my interior design approach.
What other projects are you currently working on?
› My largest textile collection to date, Persian Garden, is coming out this spring. It is inspired by my Persian heritage and my love of gardens.
With temperatures cooled down, now is the perfect time to hop on a mountain bike and take a ride in the San Gabriel Mountains. Thanks to an explosion of high school teams, adult competitions, and interest during COVID, mountain biking has become one of America’s fastest-growing sports, and the trails in the hills around Pasadena are some of the nest in Southern California. —TOM
DIBBLEEFeaturing a network of interconnected trails, Cherry Canyon in La Cañada-Flintridge is an ideal place to try out the sport. After a fire-road ascent, you’ll have the choice of going down the same way or opting for a series of singletrack trails, where rocks and roots make for a manageable introduction to technical riding. Cherry Canyon consists of a web of trails, but whichever route you take, you’ll be climbing at least 275 feet over at least half a mile.
Up above Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is El Prieto, one of Southern California’s most famous rides. The trail is steep, the turns are tight, the rocks are everywhere, and a minor mistake could mean a serious tumble down the slope. If you’re not sure whether you can handle this beast
of a ride, watch mountain-biking influencer MTB ALAN try it out on YouTube while providing commentary all the way down. Getting to the El Prieto descent will take
The best trail maps are on the MTB Project app To rent a bike, check out InCycle (incycle.com) or Velo (velopasadena. com). Both shops have excellent selections of bikes for rent and for sale. Need somebody to ride with? Sucio Riders MTB organizes group rides every Saturday for all ability levels. Find them on Strava or Facebook. If you want to join a crew the old-fashioned way, the parking lot on Ventura and Windsor in Altadena above JPL is where you’re guaranteed to find bikers hanging out beside their trucks, admiring their rigs.
over 1,100 feet and 3.9 miles of climbing on the Fern Truck Trail.
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Also above JPL, the Gabrielino Trail winds its way along the Arroyo Seco and makes you forget you’re anywhere near Los Angeles. Pretty quickly you’ll feel as though you’ve got the mountains all to yourself. Most people stop after 3.6 miles and 675 feet of elevation gain at Switzer Falls, but the complete trail runs a total of 26 miles.
If your ambitions are all about putting your legs to the test, there’s only one option. Clocking in at over nine miles and 4,400 feet of climbing at a 10% grade all the way up, the Mt. Wilson Toll Road is pure, grueling punishment.
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Burbank to Mammoth, and for frequent skiiers has launched the relatively a ordabe Bulk Ticket Booklet of 10 one-way flights priced from $1,545.
BY JENNIFER ASHTON RYAN
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The drive to Mammoth Mountain from Pasadena is a quick five hours. By the time you get out of L.A. to marvel at all of the natural colors in the wide-open skies and the emptiness stretching to horizons on either side of the car,
you’re in Bishop eating a deli sandwich at Erick Schat’s Bakkery and have less than an hour to go. If you’re traveling on a Sunday, Monday, Thursday, or Friday, there’s an even faster route—by air. Advanced Air (advancedairlines. com) flies directly from
◗ Here to Stay Find the mountain town’s biggest news of the season a five-minute drive from the slopes: Sierra Nevada Resort opened in November. The revamp of the former Sierra Nevada Lodge replaces mountain kitsch with Sierra sleek. The 1967 building maintains its central fireplace and vaulted cedar-beam ceiling, but has been completely renovated with a cozy, contemporary look. At the heart of the resort is Bar Sierra, serving California fare accompanied by 16 craft beers on tap and a video-arcade room. There’s also the Lobby Wine Bar for
après ski. Among 179 accommodations are 19 renovated four-bedroom chalets (reopening April 2023) and 15 fireplace suites in the main lodge that can be paired with connecting rooms. Ten newly built one-bedroom cabins all have fireplaces and skylights and Black Tie Ski Rentals provides convenient on-site equipment service. the sierranevadaresort.com
◗ Also New Brothers and celebrity chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio of Estuary in Washington, D.C. (and the now closed STRFSH fish sandwich shop in Santa Monica) have opened Vulcania by the
Voltaggio Bros in the Village at Mammoth. The Italian concept includes favorite pizzas, pastas, and salads that the L.A.based brothers, who both snowboard, are known to cook at home for their families. Speaking of families, Mammoth’s popular sledding area Woolly’s Tube Park & Snow Play has expanded its number of tubing lanes and added an elevated conveyor lift. mammothmountain.com
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Beyond the ski and snowboard slopes, the backcountry around Mammoth Lakes begs exploration. During winter, tour pristine terrain via a heated, 12-passenger snowcat to Minaret Vista. You can also book a guided tour of the area via snowmobile or, for a more meditative experience, snowshoe solo among dozens of marked, maintained trails. mammothmountain .com
As SoCal’s serious ski and snowboard crowd makes habitual winter-weekend runs to Mammoth Lakes, the mountain town welcomes a new resort, restaurants, and more.
◗ When London-based When former Blackstone executive—and outdoor enthusiast—Chad Pike founded his adventurebased collection of luxury lodges, he named it Eleven, a This Is Spinal Tap reference to taking things to another level. Following that, his wife, Blake, who now handles all the interior design for the brand, called her company No. 12 Interiors. In the years since, the duo has only continued to up the ante on what it means to operate a boutique hospitality brand, now with lodges in far-flung destinations like Iceland and Le Miroir, France— but two of their most enticing properties are surprisingly within reach. Their debut property, Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte, first
launched in 2011, and they’ve continued to charm and respect the low-key, hippie-influenced mountain town (just 15 miles over the mountains from Aspen, but entirely di erent in vibe and development), now also operating a local restaurant and brewery, as well as additional hospitality projects in the area.
Comprised of five bedrooms plus one children’s room with seven bunk beds in what was formerly a Croatian townhall dating back to 1885, Scarp Ridge Lodge occupies a prime location in the heart of Crested Butte, surrounded by restaurants, galleries, and boutiques selling things like handmade soaps and crystals. During the winter the
area typically receives 450 inches of snow, and some of the best skiing in the area happens on Eleven’s more than 1,000 acres of exclusive-use terrain, accessible only by Sno-Cat.
In the morning, the private Sno-Cat (imagine a cabin outfitted like a plush Sprinter van resting on top of tanklike tracks) arrives at the front of the lodge to take guests about 35 minutes into the mountains, where Eleven’s ski team operates another lodge,
outfitted with ski gear, lounge area, and kitchen. After gearing up, another Sno-Cat drives skiers up to as high as 12,000 feet for private treks down the expansive terrain.
Runs might finish at the quaint cabin, complete with fireplace, small kitchen, and lofted bed over the living and dining room, perfect for children who need a midday nap or adults who need a break.
“There are no bad days here,” the team says. “If the conditions aren’t right to ski, we’ll snowshoe or get out on snowmobiles. There’s always a way to find an adventure.”
Indeed, Eleven employs a large team, who work as everything from adventure guides and private chefs to groundskeepers and mechanics.
About 30 minutes southeast, Taylor River Lodge in Almont rests along a quiet stretch of river, surrounded by sprawling ranches. Here, a collection of six cabins with queen-size beds (three cabins also have a
lofted twin bed) as well as a pair of three-bedroom homes, is complemented by a bathhouse with an indoor pool and hot tub as well as steam room and sauna, designed for relaxation and recovery. There’s also a gym and spa, a media room with pool table and other games, and a main lodge with dining room, bar, lounge, and grand fireplace. In the summer, it’s idyllic for fly-fishing and hiking, but starting this January, the lodge will host wellness retreats, packed with outdoor adventures, guided forest bathing for mediation, and spa experiences using Tata Harper products. Indeed, there’s always a way to take things to the next level.
Scarp Ridge Lodge is available exclusively for buyouts during the winter, with rates starting at $21,400/night for 10 guests and including skiing, gear, breakfast and lunch, and more.
Taylor River Lodge from $1,050.
elevenexperience.comEleven turns up the comfort and service at its Colorado lodges.SKIING AT SCARP RIDGE TAYLOR RIVER LODGE
◗ There’s amystique about jetting o to a private island. The remoteness, the exclusivity, the fantasy. However, not all private islands are created equal. Choose one too remote, with nothing in sight, and the island can quickly start to make you feel like a castaway. Choose one just o the coast of a larger island, and it suddenly looks like the party is happening without you— or perhaps worse, that you aren’t someplace so private after all.
of course, the option to simply do nothing and just disappear, is often a challenge to perfect. Yet, Kokomo Island gets everything right.
villas. Even the entrylevel accommodations are showstoppers. Complete with gated entry, 1,259 square feet of interior space with separate living room and sleeping areas, the Sunrise Villas also o er outdoor spaces with a swimming pool, lounges, and natural landscaping providing privacy from the ocean beyond. An optional adjacent, one-bedroom bungalow o ers an additional 600 square feet of space.
Kokomo Island has something for everyone.
BY SAMANTHA BROOKSOnce you’re there, the balance of activities, dining, excursions, and
Located within Fiji and surrounded by clusters of mostly uninhabited but visitable islands, the feeling of being on Kokomo is perfect paradise. Originally planned as an Aman resort, current owner, billionaire Australian real estate investor, Lang Walker purchased it when it was partially complete and infused $100 million into its build out, which now features a range of five residences and 21 bungalow-style
Rooms with similar layouts also front the sandy shores of the sunset beach on the opposite side of
Whether it’s a romantic getaway with your loved one or making time for some romance during a family trip with your other loved ones, Fiji’s
Kokomo, facing lush, mountainous islands in the distance. One of the most remarkable things about Kokomo is how the natural topography of the 140-acre island provides both flat, sandy shores as well as elevation to a ord sweeping 360-degree views from the top, where the gym, helipad, yoga pavilion, and a handful of the other accommodations command stunning vistas. (The view from the infinity pool of the five-bedroom Dravuni residence is particularly captivating.)
But, a stay at Kokomo is so much more than just
the jaw-dropping rooms. Conservation is big for the resort, and one of its most popular activities is learning about their coral reef restoration project happening a short swim away. Also, a manta ray conservation project tags and monitors the rays, and after learning about them, guests can even head out on an excursion to swim with them.
The area surrounding the 62-mile-long reef is designated as a no-fishing zone, which allows the coral reef to thrive with sea life. The property’s boat is available for snorkeling and diving at all times of the year, and even the most experienced of divers won’t be disappointed by the colorful underwater scenery at the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the largest in the world.
Should underwater excursions not be your thing, don’t worry. You can also charter a boat
Fiji Airways operates a daily direct flight to Nadi from LAX, departing at 11:45 p.m. and arriving at 5:45 a.m. two days later. The 11-hour flight passes by even faster in the lieflat business class seats. Upon arrival, a greeter will lead you to a private car for a 10-minute drive to the FBO where the island’s seaplane is waiting. The 45-min seaplane journey is a highlight in itself, as you not only pass over the stunning lush Fijian islands, but the massive coral reef that you can then explore from below. Coming back, depart at 9:40 p.m. from Nadi for the 10-hour flight back and arrive that same day at 12:50 p.m. Round-trip flights from $899; fijiairways.com.
for an overnight deep sea fishing trip; sail o to a deserted beach on the nearby “Honeymoon Island” for a chef-prepared picnic; partake in twice-daily yoga classes or private training; explore the spa and its range of treatments and hammam; and of course just relax and unwind on the beach, where a swim-up platform with lounges is the perfect spot to work on a suntan. Dining options include the beachfront Beach Shack, specializing in Fijian and Mediterranean fare, with much of the produce grown on island (there is also a chicken coop for fresh eggs each day), as well as Walker D’Plank. Set just above a rocky stretch of shore, within a cove, the restaurant serves a rotating menu of Asian-style street food.
On my last night at Kokomo Island, sitting just above the water at
number of reef sharks swimming up to the rocks (I’m up to six), the couple at the table next to me let’s their two little ones dismiss themselves to go watch movies back in their room. “This vacation has been great for us,” they turn to me later and say (as it turns out, they’re also from Southern California). “The island is so safe, and the sta is so helpful. We don’t usually feel okay about letting our kids go do their own thing, but we’ve been able to give them some independence, which has given us some quality time together. We never thought a place like this could exist.” Thankfully, it does.
From $2,100/night, inclusive of all meals, laundry, personal butler and nanny, kids club, many activities, and more. kokomoisland fiji.com
It’s no secret that Pasadena’s treelined streets offer peace and privacy from prying eyes. Located on coveted San Rafael Avenue, the 4,544-square-foot Fred J. and Florence Toole House is t for an A-lister—or someone hoping to live like one. This Hollywood Regency–style estate is a unique blend of 19th-century French, Greek Revival, and Modernist elements and was built in 1958 by architect John
Elgin Woolf, whose star-studded clientele included Cary Grant, Judy Garland, and Bob Hope.
The three-bedroom home makes a stately rst impression with a private gated drive followed by an expansive, circular motor court. A 10-foot double-door entry leads to the foyer with tongue-and-groove paneled walls. In the living room, a curved wall of oor-toceiling glass surrounds an ornate marble
replace. High ceilings throughout the home enhance the sense of indoor-outdoor living while the parquet ooring in the common areas adds warmth.
The dining room features a wall covered in two pairs of vintage, handpainted, Chinese wallpaper panels from the collection of designer Rose Cumming (circa 1925) and a cerulean blue chandelier. In contrast to the pomp and grandeur of the home’s other rooms, the contemporary, crisp white kitchen has been remodeled with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, sleek handleless cabinetry, and a custom hood.
Outdoors, the owing gardens by landscape architect Nord Eriksson of EPT Design incorporate circular shapes and curved lines that echo the main residence’s architecture, with hedges, rose gardens, and meandering paths that weave through the property. Additional backyard highlights include a dramatic oval-shaped pool with fountain-spout water features and a spa. A nearby cabana-style covered patio is the perfect locale for lounging—or hiding from the paparazzi.
—SARA
SMOLAAPART: Designed by legendary architect John Elgin Woolf, the estate recalls the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era with striking design details.
$4.8 million; Ted Clark and Heather Lillard, tedandheather.com
YEAR BUILT: 1948
LOT: 1.74 acres
INTERIOR: 6,142 square feet
BEDS/BATHS: 5/7
AMENITIES: This Spanish-influenced contemporary residence boasts expansive mountain views, a 627-square-foot guesthouse, fountained courtyard garden, swimming pool, three-car garage and RV parking, and gym. The palatial primary suite is punctuated by a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, sizable dual closets, and spa-like bathroom with a freestanding tub and glass-enclosed shower.
WHAT SETS IT APART: The ultramodern kitchen is a gastronome’s dream,
with Miele and Gaggenau appliances, breakfast bar, wine refrigerator, and generous center island. E ortless entertaining capabilities extend to the covered outdoor dining patio with built-in heaters and cabana kitchen with Kalamazoo and Perlick appliances.
INQUIRIES: $7.995 million; Thomas Atamian and Chris Gorvetzian, 4201mesavista.com
YEAR BUILT: 1962
LOT: 0.53 acres
INTERIOR: 3,323 square feet
BEDS/BATHS: 4/4
AMENITIES: Floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the backyard and surrounding
greenery and 20-plus skylights make this home a shining, light-filled example of indoor-outdoor living.
WHAT SETS IT APART: Built by Bu and Hensman, the thoughtfully restored Saltman Residence has all the character of a post and beam—open spaces, walls of glass, and signature post and beam elements—with today’s modern conveniences.
INQUIRIES: $4.5 million; Katrina Webb, avenue8.com
YEAR BUILT: 1922
LOT: 0.62 acres INTERIOR: 4,024 square feet BEDS/BATHS: 4/4
AMENITIES: There’s no shortage of room to spread out with a detached 527-square-foot guesthouse with a kitchen, 663-square-foot finished basement, and sprawling grounds that include a pond and numerous patios for gathering and lounging.
WHAT SETS IT APART: Sited on over onehalf acre on the famed Christmas Tree Lane, this Italian Revival is filled with old-world craftsmanship details, including coved ceilings, original wrought-iron hardware, leaded glass built-ins, soaring Palladian windows, and custom-milled doors.
INQUIRIES: $2.649 million; Dhari Thein, dppre.com —S.S.
DESTINATION: Located just over an hour south of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and an hour north of the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky o ers a spectacular setting of natural beauty and bountiful wildlife.
RESIDENCE: Designed by Poss Architecture, the four-bedroom, 2,392-square-foot residence comes fully furnished with well-appointed appliances, contemporary kitchen and dining area, and lock-o bedroom.
Owners have access to the inn’s private amenities, including an après ski lounge and terrace with firepits, a lobby bar, ski lockers, fitness center, outdoor hot tubs, and concierge services.
TO DO: Resort amenities include six dining venues, a 10,000-square-foot Spa Montage, Montage’s signature children’s program, and ski-in, ski-out access to Big Sky Resort. Owners can also enjoy the benefit of membership at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, which includes a Tom Weiskopf Championship golf course.
INQUIRIES: $2 million/deeded quarter-share interest; montageresidencesbigsky.com
DESTINATION: Turks and Caicos is one of the world’s most desirable beach destinations with its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. Located along the southern shoreline of Providenciales, the private residential resort community o ers views of Cooper Jack Bay and the Caicos Banks.
RESIDENCE: The 7,312-square-foot main house boasts five oceanfront en suite
bedrooms, including a second-floor master suite. An expansive great room opens onto a formal outdoor terrace and handcrafted infinity pool with endless ocean views. The courtyard features a plunge pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, family/flex room, and one-bedroom guesthouse.
TO DO: Take to the ocean with paddleboarding, kiteboarding, and deep-sea fishing. On land, enjoy tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, yoga, and in-home spa services. Owners have access to the beach club with a waterfront restaurant and bar, pool, and beach.
INQUIRIES: $10.5 million; thestrandtci.com
DESTINATION: Only minutes from Steamboat Springs Airport, this easily accessible mountain town boasts one of the biggest
RESIDENCE: Sited on over 40 acres, this six-bedroom tranquil mountain retreat o ers privacy and panoramic views. The 5,424-square-foot home features multiple gathering spaces, including a great room with vaulted ceilings, cozy loft, and family room. Two primary suites, including one on the main level, have soaking tubs—ideal for soothing sore muscles after a day on the slopes. A three-car garage and 500 square feet of additional storage provide space for all of the gear needed to embrace Steamboat’s outdoor lifestyle.
TO DO: Explore the miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails leading from the home, hit the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort, relax in the nearby mineral hot springs, or embrace the town’s western heritage with horseback riding.
INQUIRIES: $2.95 million; The Paoli Group, thepaoligroup.com —S.S.
The co-founder and CEO of Fernish on sustainability in home design and avoiding “fast furniture” waste.
BY SARA SMOLA
Each year, Americans throw away millions of tons of furniture, from DIY shelves to sagging couches. Inspired to come up with a more sustainable solution, Michael Barlow founded Fernish (fernish. com), a rental furniture subscription service that prioritizes both ease and environmental responsibility. Customers can rent furnishings to t their needs—from single pieces to full-room designs—from contemporary brands like CB2 and Crate & Barrel, as well as Fernish’s in-house line. In support of its sustainable mission, Fernish sources products that can be refurbished and returned to like-new condition. Since its launch in 2018, the L.A.-based company has saved more than 1 million pounds of furniture from land lls.
What does sustainability in home design look like?
› It’s an increased level of mindfulness about everything in your home. We are conscious about the food we eat, how we take care of ourselves mentally and physically, and the home is the center for that. We are finally starting to see a pushback against “fast furniture” in the same way that we are seeing an awareness about fast fashion—people are buying more vintage and are choosing more sustainable materials.
What factors should people consider when curating their space?
› There’s often a compulsion to decorate an entire space at once and that can lead to a lot of panic buying or settling for something that’s in stock now, rather than waiting and getting what you actually need or want.
I’ve done it and anyone who’s done this knows how wasteful it is in terms of the environment and your finances. Waiting a beat gives you the luxury of time to make more thoughtful decisions.
What are the benefits of renting versus owning furniture?
› Flexibility, convenience, and cost. If you don’t know how long you are going to be in a place, there’s no reason to waste money buying anything. If you move in six months—no problem, Fernish will pick the furniture up. The convenience of not having to move is great, as well as not having to assemble anything or mess with delivery fees, all of that is included. Cost savings is also a huge benefit. You get to
—MICHAEL BARLOW
enjoy designer furniture that fits your space and when you no longer need it, you return it.
In what types of living situations can renting furniture be beneficial?
› We’re a great solution for people who are in a period of transition. We have customers who order rental furniture from us while they are waiting for their much more expensive custom pieces to arrive so they have something to sit on while they wait. Another growing part of our business is our B2B customers. These are real estate, investment, or hospitality businesses that use Fernish so they can o er tenants furnished apartments for rent.
Any Fernish pieces you’re excited about?
› We have a new line of exclusive sofas and sectionals, “Danica” and “Jensen,” that were great fun to design with our business model and customer in mind. They are constructed with hardwood frames for durability and covered in performance-grade fabric made with an eco-conscious dying method.
We are finally starting to see a pushback against “fast furniture” in the same way that we are seeing an awareness about fast fashion
The effects of climate change, continued deforestation, and the use of pesticides depleting our pollinator population is not news, but it’s beginning to hit home in my garden. No matter what I’ve tried, my fruits and vegetables have not
been producing as I expected. Then, it dawned on me—what happened to all of my bees? Agriculture and bees, the most ef cient pollinators, are dependent on each other. Thirty percent of our food—every third bite we take—is the result of something being pollinated.
A search led me to learning about bee species. Over 4,000 species of bees are native to North America, of which 1,600 are native to California. And, of the 20,000 species of bees worldwide, solitary bees make up 90% of all of the bees spread out over all continents
except Antarctica. They differ from our imported European honeybees in that they do not live in hives protecting a queen, and they don’t make honey. They are docile, cavity-nesting insects, and are 120 times more ef cient as pollinators than the honeybee.
Unless you’re planning on creating an apiary, the best solitary bees to add to your garden are the California native orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria) for spring, active at 55 degrees, and the alfalfa leafcutter bee (Megachile rotundata) for summer, active at 75 degrees. They are named after their nesting material, with masons using mud and leafcutters using pieces of leaves. Males live for a short period of time just to mate with the females. Females live four to six weeks to build their nest and lay eggs for the next generation. They travel just a few hundred feet from their home to collect nectar and pollen to feed their young, and inadvertently pollinate our gardens, depositing excess pollen as they go from ower to ower.
Companion planting—intermixing owering herbs and owers producing nectar and pollen with your fruits and vegetables—will attract bees (and butter ies) for pollination, which will increase your production of food while supporting our pollinators, which in turn helps Mother Nature.
› Provide a variety of colors and shapes in small groupings, staggering blooming periods. Bees see purple, mauve, violet, blue, white, and yellow more easily than red. With UV light, bees see things in owers our eyes cannot, including patterns, colors, and markings; they can beeline to the pollen source. The length of their tongue determines the shape of the ower they prefer. Many plants that attract bees will also attract other pollinators, such as butter ies.
› Plant a vegetable garden border with eye-catching annual color, such as
baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii) or low-growing nasturtiums (Tropaeolum)
› Include tall owering herbs like chives (Allium schoenoprasum), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), dill (Anethum graveolens), lavender (Lavandula), and bee balm (Monarda).
Here are a few owering recommendations that support pollinators, are water wise, and can be pruned to maintain desired size or increase blooms.
› California poppy (Eschscholzia californica): Yellow, orange, cream, and Purple Gleam varieties bloom February through May.
› California goldenrod (Solidago californica): Yellow spikes of ower clusters bloom summer through fall.
› Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii) : Lavender-blue, pink, or white, these are a favorite of mason and leafcutter bees; varieties bloom spring through fall.
› Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis): With a small deciduous tree or shrub as a focal point, magenta-pink, pea-shaped owers bloom in spring.
In addition to attracting bees to your garden with plantings, you can also purchase bees online from a variety of sources.
Mason and leafcutter bees can be purchased online from Crown Bees (from $35 for 200 bees, crownbees.com), and shipped to your door with a bee house (similar to a small birdhouse). You can schedule delivery of the hibernating bee cocoons to coincide with your rst blooms when the temperature is right. There’s no art to dispersing them in your garden. It’s as simple as placing the cocoons in the box and letting them wake up and go to work. Don’t worry, solitary bees don’t y out in a swarm— it’s a slower process, and they’re more interested in your plants than you. It’s hard to pinpoint how many of the bees linger around your garden once dispersed, but solitary bees generally only travel a few hundred meters from their nesting site.
The homeowners were introduced to Central Oregon a few years ago when their daughter hosted a family gathering at her home in Bend, Oregon. “We were mesmerized by the beauty of the high desert and the neighboring mountains,” one of them says. They arranged a visit to Juniper Preserve—a 640acre resort and residential community with a focus on well-being—and soon found a home with watercolor vistas of Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters Wilderness. A big plus: two side-by-side golf courses—a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and a Tom Fazio Championship Course. Juniper Preserve is encircled by 20,000 acres of federally protected land (including a centuries-old juniper forest) and the surrounding wilderness serves as the ultimate gym—a place of activity like hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking, as well as a center of stillness, meditation, and introspection. “We have always enjoyed working out and eating healthy,” the homeowner says. “Living at Juniper Preserve has encouraged us to do more.”
“Our guiding principles are centered around well-being and nature to encourage personal health and a connection with all components of life,” says Juniper Preserve General Manager Spencer Schaub. “Our setting and landscape naturally become an extension to our curated wellness o erings, which explore and celebrate the many di erent meanings of, and paths to, wellness.”
De ned by its surroundings, this smartly scaled home, set within a wellness community, is a relaxed blend of rustic and modern.
Left: A distinctive natural-stone fireplace is a focal point of the great room. French doors frame expansive views and open out onto the patio with a hot tub and fireplace. In winter, the windows remain uncovered for maximum solar gain; in summer, motorized shades block the strong sunlight. For interior design, the homeowners called on Jamie Hildebrand, owner of Breit+Hill Home in Salem, Oregon, with
whom they had worked on other projects.
“We chose fabrics and finishes that are neutral, organically inspired, and flexible, so the décor can easily be changed.” The homeowner says: “Having my morning co ee in this room while looking out on the Cascades never gets old.”
Right: The home’s rustic wood-and-stone exterior reflect its natural surroundings.
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Opposite top: The primary bedroom is anchored by a monumental “statement” bed. “The homeowners just fell in love with it,” says Hildebrand. “I was initially worried that it was just too big and would not work, but a large, airy room like this easily accommodated the heavier bed.”
Opposite bottom: His-and-hers separate vanities and a tub that looks out onto the juniper, yarrow, purple sage, and other high-desert vegetation gives this spalike bathroom its character. “It is
completely private, unless some golfer hits a totally crazy ball,” the homeowner says with a smile.
Below: “My husband”—a retired executive of a natural foods company—“loves to grill when we have friends over,” says the homeowner. Everyone gathers in the openplan kitchen, which has French doors that open to the outdoors. The island is made of durable, easy-to-clean natural stone. “White barstools give the kitchen a fresh touch,” says Hildebrand. Wood cabinets have a
two-layer antique finish, and rustic metal drawer pulls are a nod to the historically ubiquitous farriers of the American West. The high-end, Energy Star–rated appliances are by Sub Zero and Wolf. More than 75% of the stainless steel and nearly 50% of the plastic in Sub Zero refrigerators are recycled materials. A small, under-counter refrigerator keeps wine at the perfect temperature.
Detail: Red wine is stored in an attractive, curvilinear, on-counter rack.
A behind-the-scenes look at wellness destination Juniper Preserve.
“THE PANDEMIC AMPLIFIED our understanding of wellness, altering the foundation of how we live and how luxury communities provide for owners and guests,” says Juniper Preserve General Manager Spencer Schaub. “Today, people place a higher value on personal health and personal relationships.” To highlight its dedication to well-being, Juniper Preserve has appointed its first-ever director of wellness, Maddison Lee Katchem, who has certifications from the National Holistic Institute and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is passionate about wellness and enjoys coaching residents in how to integrate restorative wellness into their everyday routines to live their best possible lives for as long as possible. “Every little bit we do is greater than each of its parts,” she says.
The resort o ers classes in yoga, breath work, sound healing, and meditation, and a walking meditation labyrinth in which every stone is placed with intention and care. An on-site lava cave (created by lava that flowed like a river below the surface of the property eons ago) is ideal for
group meditations, sound baths, and fire ceremonies. In the newly launched Juniper Spa, signature treatments rooted in ancient traditions use herbal-infused oils made from foraged local plants and other natural ingredients. Massages, inspired by the five elements of Ayurveda, concentrate on stimulating the lymphatic and circulatory systems. One of the most popular is the Himalayan Pink Salt Stone Massage, during which hot stones release naturally occurring minerals that are absorbed through the skin, helping reduce stress and ease sore muscles. Equally popular is the Transcendence Massage, which uses warm oil infused with sage and juniper. “It is slow and relaxing,” says Katchem. “Like being in the ocean and having waves lap over you.”
Well-being workshops and other holistic programming and retreats (in partnership with well-regarded wellness leaders) are planned for 2023. Residents will be o ered priority. Non-residents are welcome to sign up and book a stay at Juniper Lodge (pictured top left).
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Dr. Clarizio is an active volunteer; he is on the La Salle High School Board of Regents, Street Soccer USA Board Member, Annual Host, La Salle High School, San Miguel Gifts from the Heart Fundraiser, USC Partners in Health and Foundation, Arroyo Pacific Academy, and SC Arcadia atino Outreach. r. Clari io is uent in Spanish.
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While there are over 10,000 varieties of mushrooms, you may be familiar with only a few types of this superfood. Get to know some of the others.
BY CAROLE DIXONFrom black trumpet to truf es, the nutritional value of mushrooms is solid—from vitamin D to ber—and they are often substituted for meat in plant-based entrees. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy them in L.A. this winter.
Start your day with a mushroom staple from Tex-Mex favorite HomeState in Pasadena. Its blanco breakfast taco is a morning vegetarian option, and features Chino Valley organic egg whites, shiitake mushrooms, and Monterey Jack.
Located on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a modern Filipino restaurant where Executive Chef Geter Atienza was hand-selected as part of a culinary incubator by his mentor, chef Ray Garcia. The restaurant features a vegan version of the traditional pancit bihon, with rice noodles and forest mushrooms roasted with thyme and garlic, sugar snap peas, carrots, sweet peppers, and grilled lemon.
“Mushrooms are such a staple in a vegan diet today because they can take on avors from different cuisines,” Atienza says, “plus they are so versatile when it comes to how you can prepare them from braising, frying,
and roasting, and the nutritional value from brain health to lowering cholesterol.”
At Garcia’s Asterid you will nd maitake mushrooms prepared with turmeric aioli, lemon, and parsley. “Maitakes were chosen for their nutty avor as well as their cluster formation, which provides texture when fried and depth to the presentation,” Garcia says.
Farmer Joni Albers, owner of Hungry Gardens Urban Farm in Sun Valley, grows halfa-dozen varieties of exotic mushrooms that are snapped up by restaurants such as Spago and Republique. You can find lion’s mane, black pearl, blue oyster, and cinnamon caps at her stand at the Montrose Harvest Market on Sundays and Burbank Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Otoño in Highland Park serves a paella with sunchoke, black vinaigrette, and two types of mushrooms: oyster and shitake. Another must-try rice-based favorite, farro risotto, is made with wild mushrooms, roasted corn, truf es, parm tuile, and herbs at Los Feliz’s Messhall. Chef Joana Cruz of Sparrow Italia at Hotel Figueroa makes a rich and earthy tartufo pizza with wild mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, and seasonal truf e for a great sharable starter or entrée.
Mushroom atbread or miso wild mushrooms from Marcel Vigneron’s Lemon Grove at The Aster pairs well with a whole branzino, while the mushroom served “escargot style” at Brandon Kida’s Gunsmoke in the Vinyl District can be a whole meal with a crusty baguette and glass of wine.
Whether on February 14 or just a random Wednesday, taking your partner out for a romantic dinner is always a good idea.
allowing you to discretely tuck into the tasting menu and olive oil–washed martinis. Or at the Conrad Los Angeles hotel you can have your pick of dreamy views from the sunset bouncing off The Music Center while dining on Jose Andres’ Spanish-inspired food at San Laurel
BY CAROLE DIXON
If you want to stay local, Kaviar in Old Pasadena is a cozy spot for sharing a signature sushi roll or two with someone you love. The brand also has expanded to the DTLA Arts District with one of the most romantic dining rooms in town.
For the new space, classic art deco elements in the front bar entrance lead down a long hallway, past the glass-encased kitchen and private omakase tasting room to the plush back room behind black velvet drapes near the stunning samurai display case. There is even a special crystal-chandeliered room for Aureta caviar tasting and spirit pairings with Casa Del Sol tequila.
With Executive Chef John Hans Yeo at the helm, the sushi bar uses responsibly sourced sh topped with luxury ingredients—from caviar to truf es from France—along with a top sake list and seasonal handcrafted cocktails such as the Toyama Rising with Haku vodka, pineapple, and mole bitters.
On La Brea, at Workshop Kitchen and Bar , sexy private pods line the walls,
For another iconic view, head to The Aster private club in Hollywood, where you don’t have to be a member to dine on the roof at Lemon Grove with a view of the Capitol Records building.
On the Westside, Paloma is the latest addition to the Venice dining scene. Acclaimed designers Theresa Fatino and Tony Schubert have created an expansive indoor-outdoor Mediterranean oasis, perfect for a romantic meal of sea bass crudo, tomahawk steak, or lobster spaghetti under the bougainvillea and stars. The kitchen is helmed by Raul Cerritos, a veteran chef from the original Madeo for more than two decades.
Speaking of Madeo , the iconic eatery is back in the form of a charming indoor-outdoor space adjacent to the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. You can still order signature eggplant parmesan, focaccia, and fettucine for lunch or dinner.
At Melrose Place in West Hollywood, a new stop for a unique date night, you can nibble on caviar fries and let mignon at a rooftop marble bar and banquettes with hillside views. SLS Hotel’s newest restaurant, Le Monde, A TableMation Animated Culinary Experience, features a four-course French menu and a new speakeasy for fun, immersive date experiences featuring 3D-animation at each table.
Yes, it’s time to start thinking (again) about eating more vegetables.
BY CAROLE DIXONIt might be a cliché, but who does not want to start off the New Year eating healthier? Here are a trio of new plant-based, fast-casual, and fun spots that will feel like a “cheat day” while transporting you back to childhood favorite after-school snacks and meals.
It’s been less than a year since actor and comedian Kevin Hart launched Hart House, which serves sustainable, plant-forward fast food in Westchester, but the brand has already expanded to the San Gabriel Valley with a second location in Monrovia.
This new venture came to fruition as part of a lifestyle necessity. “As an actor and comedian, I’m always busy, always on the road,” Hart says. “And I know that so many other people are also busy, and on the road, and I recognized that we all need a healthier, better option. Hart House felt like the natural evolution of my exitarian lifestyle and my business ecosystem.”
Hart House Monrovia is located on Huntington Drive and features a cheerful and bright interior design by Kai Williamson and Nicollette Santos. “When I got together with my partners, I really wanted to build something just as delicious as the other major players in fast food, but make it plant-based and keep it affordable so
that it is accessible to all,” Hart says. “By pricing our sandwiches within the $6 to $8 range, we are showing that more sustainable food options are not out of reach anymore.” Some of those craveable items include burgers, spicy chicken sandwiches, tater tots, and fries.
Nomoo in West Hollywood opened in 2020 but is continually revamping its menu offerings. The plant-based fast-casual franchise got its start offering top-quality meatless burgers with tasty shakes and has recently added cheezy-crunch tacos (inspired by Taco Bell’s popular cheesy gordita) and crispy chick’n kale Caesar salad, plus a new proprietary “beef” patty, nonGMO, gluten-free burger made from pea protein.
Stephanie Morgan’s plant-based Seabirds Kitchen has added weekend brunch, along with a new cocktail and drinks program, on an expansive patio in the Los Feliz location. Look for brunch tacos on our tortillas with walnut chorizo and a rosemary cheddar “biscuit bomb” with eggy tofu. Seabirds also launched “Pizza Night” by popular demand, with a choice of a red pie with mushroom and artichoke hearts or white pie with broccolini, available Friday–Sunday, 5 p.m. to close.
“I recognized that we all need a healthier, better option. Hart House felt like the natural evolution of my flexitarian lifestyle and my business ecosystem.”—KEVIN HART NOOMO HART HOUSE SEABIRDS
How to wine, dine, and fall in love all over again in Carmel and Sausalito.
BY CAROLE DIXONNew to the scene in Carmel-bythe-Sea, Villa Mara Carmel is a 16-room Leading Hotels of the World property just steps from the beach. It feels like a private home, with a front porch and backyard repit. While there is not a formal restaurant on site, pastries and quiche from local bakery Sweet Elena’s, delivered daily, are worth getting out of bed for. In the afternoon into the evening, the hotel also offers sandwiches, salads, cheese/charcuterie boards, and plenty of wine to enjoy in a
cozy living room setting by the re. Try to book an upstairs room for a stunning sunset view over the water or the private cottage with an outdoor bathtub.
If you’d prefer to stay in the heart of town, closer to shops and art galleries, book Relais & Châteaux’s European-style L’Auberge Carmel. It features a charming courtyard for breakfast and Forbes Travel Guide ve-star restaurant Aubergine for dinner. You can arrange for an in-room massage or sunset sail through the hotel’s curated guest packages.
The downtown restaurant scene is also booming in this one-square-mile town—from fine dining at Foray to Chez Noir, where seafood paella, Spanish tortilla with salt cod, and oysters with peach pepper and passion fruit are must orders from chef Jonny Black, who hails from San Francisco’s Atelier Crenn and Quince. If you are planning a beach picnic, stop by Rise + Roam in Carmel Village for pastries or sandwiches and pick up a bottle of wine from one of 20 tasting rooms.
Cruise up Highway 1 through San Francisco, and Sausalito is just a 10-minute hop over the Golden Gate Bridge or a beautiful ferry ride away. Stay at the newly revamped The Inn Above
Tide in one 33 spacious rooms with large wooden decks, replaces, soaking tubs, and views of the city. The breakfast buffet features pastries and quiche from Starter Bakery in Berkeley, delivered daily, for the perfect start to a brisk morning walk, kayaking, or sailing.
The hotel recently announced a partnership with Deborah Keane, founder of the sustainable California Caviar Company—who supplies Petit Crenn, among others—and owner of the newly opened hidden gem, The Bump Bar. While you can sit at the bar for caviar service in bumps or a ight, this intimate 12-seat restaurant has à la carte and tasting menus by chef Mathieu Legendre that showcase seafood-centric dishes such as scallops and black bass topped with caviar and roe, along with exquisite champagne and wine pairings.
Look into booking the “Inn Above Tide & The Bump Bar” package that includes one night’s stay and a welcome amenity of a Mother of Pearl Palette and $100 gift certi cate to purchase California Caviar Company caviar, along with a ve-course meal and wine pairing exclusively for guests.
For the best sushi on the planet, Tokyo is the obvious choice—along with just staying in L.A. and hitting-up Nobu. But here are a few new spots worth the travel for fresh nigiri and award-winning omakase meals.
Two-Michelin-star chef Tetsuya Wakuda from Sydney and Singapore unveiled his first U.S. restaurant in partnership with 50 Eggs Hospitality Group at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas WAKUDA’s elevated Japanese cuisine was inspired by the Shinjuku area of Tokyo.
Highlights include the intimate eight-seat omakase and private sushi room where signature dishes range from poached angel prawns with shellfish soy sauce to smoked ocean trout salad and Yaki Shabu Omi beef, paired with your choice of more than 100 sakes— Tetsuya was honored as the first international sake ambassador by the Japanese sake industry—including rare vintages produced in small batches by sake artisans and specially brewed for the restaurant.
If you’d rather hit tropical shores, Sushi Sho at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach is a coveted, 10-seat omakase
restaurant led by legendary chef Keiji Nakazawa. This is the chef’s first restaurant outside of Japan, and the menu reflects the way he was inspired by Hawaii’s local bounty and abundance of fish.
The omakase experience features an edomae style of sushi utilizing over 40 types of fish, which is an ancient method that emphasizes aging fish to maximize flavor; most guests will have about 30 di erent dishes during their experience. The restaurant also o ers a one-of-a-kind private beach excursion, where bento boxes featuring the chef’s innovative techniques for aging, curing, smoking, brining, and pickling fresh seafood are paired with sake.
For Nobu in a di erent setting, visit the Nobu Los Cabos hotel and sushi restaurant in Cabo San Lucas. When you want a break from tacos and tequila, sit at the sushi bar for fresh nigiri and rare sake. Specialty items with a Latin fl air were created just for this location, such as the short rib mole miso.
Sake Hundred is elevating the sake-drinking experience by releasing its flagship Byakko Bespoke ($380; us.sakehundred.com), which is made from the “king of rice,” Dewasansan, at the Tatenokawa Brewery in Yamagata, Japan—known for making Junmai Daiginjo, the highest-grade sake designation, requiring over 200 hours of meticulous polishing, rendering delicate aromas of white flowers and stone fruits.
Sausalito’s Sushi Ran has been given a Michelin nod for inventive rolls, Wagyu yaki, seaweed salads, and sake flights. The Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel in Montecito now holds the intimate 13-seat Michelin-starred AMA Sushi bar o ering one omakase seating (edomae style) each evening with sake pairings or an à la carte menu by chef Kentaro Ikuta. Fiish at the Platform in Culver City features chef Colin Whitbread's sustainable sushi sourced from the Sea of Cortez with winning combinations of Ōra King salmon with dry miso powder and halibut with smoked olive oil, trout roe, and plum salt. —C.D.
For our annual Health issue, we’ve rounded up the resources, tools, news, and leading destinations to help get you on track for a well-minded 2023. Starting with immersive wellness experiences, we share a few of the leading nearby destinations that make focusing on your health easier than ever. Keep reading, and you’ll nd our deep dive into a handful of topics we felt were particularly pressing right now, from teenagers and sleep to post-pandemic foot pain. Should you need further resources, we of course offer our Top Docs list.
Dog-ear it, rip it out, take pics to save on your phone—we hope this guide gives you a great jump-start to the year.
Clockwise from top: Petrossian (page 69), Oya Femtech Apparel (page 76), Sensei’s Yoga Pavillion (page 66)
As the follow-up to the debut of the Sensei brand in Lanai, Sensei Porcupine Creek delivers on founder Larry Ellison’s initiatives to combine immersive wellness experiences in an unparalleled setting—complete with top-notch, health-centric cuisine overseen by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and indulgent spa services that are as restorative as they are results driven.
However, unlike the Lanai property, which is managed by Four Seasons, Porcupine Creek is independent, inherently more intimate—and far more accessible.
Located on 230 acres in Rancho Mirage, less than 120 miles from Pasadena, the property has just 10 Estate Rooms, four Casitas, and eight standalone Villas. Drive just a half mile up Route 111 and you’ll pass an unassuming residential neighborhood, full of modest midcentury homes, before you access the gates
of Sensei. Pass through them, and it’s clear that you’ve entered another world.
The driveway to the main lobby features the 19-hole, private golf course on the left, while the right is landscaped with vibrant succulents, flowering maple trees, and cascading water features, tended by a team of more than
90 groundskeepers and kept alive with an advanced reclaimed water system. Monolithic sculptures from artists like Robert Indiana and Jeff Koons also line the drive, providing a dose of whimsy.
Aesthetically, Porcupine Creek is in line with the Lanai property. Both feature a palette of creams and natural woods, with the only color source coming from nature (bougainvillea, owering cacti, and blossoming birds of paradise). The grounds and gardens are a stunning mix of ora, the majority of which are indigenous plants (there are more than 4,000 palm trees of over 30 varietals). Additionally, both properties feature Sensei’s signature Rest, Nourish, and Move programming, where guests can choose a path and be linked with an expert guide for an immersive, customized retreat.
However, where the Lanai property might feel like a surreal exotic getaway, Porcupine Creek is delightfully within reach, making a spur-of-the-moment wellness retreat convenient and approachable. On-site hikes, daily movement classes, and mindfulness practices can give even the most sedentary and sparsely motivated guests a jump-start into wellness.
Should you already be on a health kick, the property boasts the kind of private facilities for golf and tennis that even professionals gush over. Highlights of the golf course include the 238-yard drive on hole 15 from an elevation of 200 feet, with nothing in between but an abyss of boulders. If tennis is your thing, the two clay courts and one grass court rest below a stunning viewing pavilion, which is as conducive for watching live games take place below as it is watching tournaments on the 100-inch at screen. sensei.com
Two unlikely destinations for wellness—Napa Valley and Las Vegas—debut havens of health.
BY SAMANTHA BROOKS
Sometimes, it’s tough to visit a destination and look beyond its obvious charms and draws. Heading to a gorgeous idyllic island with powder-sand beaches? Spending an afternoon at an indoor cooking class can feel like a chore.
When it comes to regions like Napa Valley and Las Vegas, it might seem impossible to pull yourself away from the wine tastings, the bevvy of Thomas Keller dining options, the Michelinstarred restaurants, the cocktail bars—the temptations to indulge are abundant. Using your precious vacation time to focus on anything that might require discipline can feel like work.
However, two recent openings have made it easier than ever to add some balance to your trip. In Napa Valley, Stanly Ranch (aubergeresorts.com) debuted last year just south of Yountville, on 700 acres that include 135 guest rooms and a one-acre health and wellness compound with dedicated spaces for movement, medical, spa, and recovery. Beyond classic bodywork and massages, there are treatments for myofascial therapy
and to target pain in common areas that typically get ignored in massages like the knees, ankles, and toes. Treatments can also begin or end with the Springhouse Circuit, a dedicated coed recovery space with heat, cold, steam, and micro salts, all of which help with detoxi cation and recovery, whether you need it as a result of an aggressive mountain-biking ride or from actively exploring surrounding wineries.
Beyond spa therapies, there’s also a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to repair tissue, daily tness classes and personal training, and immersive wellness days, such as the forthcoming The Class Retreatment on March 11. The daylong retreat combines the mat-based workout from The Class and its certi ed instructors with mental and emotional elements.
If you’re heading to Las Vegas for anything from a bachelor party to a convention—or a family getaway to see Awakening new programming at The Encore (wynnlasvegas.com) makes self-care easier than ever to squeeze in. Partnering with TB12, the health and wellness company started by Tom Brady and his longtime body coach Alex Guerrero, The Encore now offers both guests and non-guests the opportunity to achieve optimal athletic training. The dedicated space within The Encore’s tness center is the West Coast debut for the brand and allows guests to partake in one-on-one sessions with TB12 body coaches for a personalized, holistic approach to improving daily habits for nutrition, muscle recovery, injury prevention, and physical performance.
Additionally, The Encore’s sister property just debuted its Wynn Living Well program, which aims to offer guests tailored experiences to help renew, replenish, and reenergize. The wellness initiatives follow the Wynn’s newly renovated guest rooms and reimagined 45,000-square-foot spa.
Still within the city limits, a coastal retreat that feels a world away.
BY SAMANTHA BROOKSIf you’ve only been to Terranea to lounge at its four swimming pools, kayak along its rugged coastline, or golf on its nine-hole, par-3 course, you’re missing out on some of the 102acre coastal resort’s best offerings.
Year round, the 582-room property in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a range of wellness experiences comparable to spa resorts at far- ung destinations. Whether you’re looking to take some time for yourself during an extended family getaway or only have a night or two to experience a dedicated-wellness excursion, the property offers an abundance of health-focused experiences.
Start at the 50,000-square-foot spa, where the treatment menu features traditional indulgences like Swedish massage and body wraps, or try out its new signature offerings, which will be released early in 2023. Even just spending the day in the oceanfront facilities can calm your mind, as the Himalayan pink salt sauna is designed to improve breathing
and blood circulation, while the outdoor space features sea-facing lounge chairs and a hot tub for soaking sore muscles. If you’re traveling with a partner, go for the couples’ treatment room on the second oor, with French doors that open to the ocean and a copper soaking tub.
When it comes to tness, there’s traditional offerings in the 5,000-squarefoot gym, as well as daily classes like yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Those on their own schedule can book the yoga studio for private classes or even a tailored healing sound bath with mediation.
Fresh sh, local seafood, and farmto-table produce can be found at any of Terranea’s eight restaurants, but adjacent to the spa—and overlooking the spa pool and ocean— nd Solviva. Don your spa robe and slippers for the casual restaurant’s lighter fare, such as avocado sweet potato “toast” or a selection of fresh smoothies and juices. Of course, you can also find some balance and
order a bottle of champagne to enjoy poolside before or after treatments.
When it comes to choosing the perfect room, make sure you explore all of your options. Solo travelers might enjoy a standard 450-square-foot guest room overlooking the quieter Vista Pool, while those traveling with friends might prefer to book one of the 1,100-square-foot bungalows near the spa, open only to adults, and featuring a full kitchen and outdoor repit. For extended stays or when traveling with family, book one of the ocean view, 2,040-square-foot casitas or a three-bedroom, 2,808-squarefoot villa with views of the golf course and a private hot tub. Whatever the occasion, an effortless, wellness-driven getaway is closer than you think.
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With a new crop of caviar hot spots opening across town it’s time to indulge—especially since this nutrient-dense superfood is actually good for you.
BY RAMONA SAVISSCaviar has gone mainstream. The superfood once primarily sold in fancy tins in little specialty stores is now taking the city by storm. The recently opened Kaviar Pasadena has already expanded to a second location nearby in Downtown L.A. The original location boasts caviar across its primarily Japanese menu—and on many occasions, it’s upped the ante with a pairing of edible 24k gold—helmed by sushi veteran executive chef John Hans Yeo.
The new Caviar Kaspia on Melrose Place was originally a 1920s Paris hot spot. The L.A. iteration of this “maison” is already packed with caviar lovers eager to taste the nutrient-rich bites. “Caviar is a perfect food for many reasons,” says Executive Chef Corey Burgan. “Beyond several health bene ts, like B12 and an abundance of healthy fats, it’s the ideal ingredient to make yourself feel luxurious.”
In Orange Country, two luxury icons
have partnered up: Tiffany & Co. and Petrossian opened a co-branded restaurant, Petrossian at Tiffany, at South Coast Plaza. The restaurant within the boutique offers guests an exclusive menu featuring selections of Shassetra, Ossetra, and Kaluga caviar paired with a Tiffany Caviartini cocktail.
While a new crop of restaurants is dedicated to serving this superfood, there are other ways to get your caviar on. Family-owned newcomer Absolute Caviar, with locations in Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills, will give you generations’ worth of knowledge about the many health bene ts of this delicacy, which is packed with selenium and omega-3 fatty acids.
Caviar can even now be found at LAX, thanks to PS at LAX, the membersonly terminal. Upon arrival, members are served 100% certi ed sustainable Calvisius Caviar alongside house-made trufe chips, crème fraiche, blinis, chopped chives, and a mother of pearl spoon.
Luxury skin-care brand La Prairie has known the many benefits of caviar from its start. In 1987, the Skin Caviar collection debuted a product utilizing Caviar Infinite, a powerhouse ingredient with real Swiss caviar extract. The brand was the first to harness the power of the superfood specifically for skin-care purposes.
With several caviar-centered ranges, its latest innovation is Skin Caviar Harmony L’Extrait, a wrinklereducing serum ($820, laprairie.com).
“Thanks to over 30 years of caviar knowledge and expertise, La Prairie’s mastery of caviar science has allowed us to develop high-performance, caviar-derived, anti-aging active ingredients which work on the skin’s architecture to firm, lift, and volumize the skin,” says Jacqueline Hill, global director of strategic innovation at La Prairie.
“Caviar extracts help stimulate collagen production in order for skin to maintain its firmness and elasticity. Rich in amino acids containing proteins, vitamins, and minerals, caviar is a source of natural compounds required for the structure and vitality of healthy skin.”
When it comes to your monthly cycle, estrogen and progesterone aren’t the only ones to blame for wreaking havoc. Neurotransmitters like serotonin can cause emotional changes, such as mood swings, irritability, feelings of sadness, and dif culty with rejection that are just as prevalent as premenstrual syndrome’s physical symptoms: breast tenderness, bloating, breakouts, headaches, and fatigue. But it’s hard to explain exactly how hormones affect emotions, according to Brittney Johnson, MD, an OB-GYN at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. “PMS can occur at any point in a premenstrual person’s lifetime and it may get worse with time because hormone production decreases as you get older and sensors in the brain may detect decreased hormone levels, which will cause the mood changes,” she says. Symptoms typically subside once period ow starts, but if they don’t, or if they are getting worse, perimenopause may be the culprit.
Menopause is technically reached when 12 months pass without a menstrual bleed. The average age for menopause is 51, but the stage before “the change” is called perimenopause and can last over a decade. “For a lot of people, PMS—especially an extended period of PMS—can be one of their hallmark symptoms of perimenopause,” says Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, an OB-GYN at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, who sees patients showing perimenopausal symptoms as early as their late 30s. “As you get older, the menstrual cycle may become more irregular because ovulation becomes more abnormal, so periods become more infrequent—I have some people coming in saying they’re PMS-ing for a month!”
According to Gilberg-Lenz, perimenopausal PMS is not your run-of the-mill bad mood, “but a very speci c anxiety, panic, and irritability,” which is why anti-depressant SSRIs such as Zoloft, Lexapro, or Celexa are often prescribed. She also describes digestion changes, metabolism slowdown, midsection weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, fatigue, and issues staying asleep as common symptoms. “Unpredictability combined with intensity can really mess people up,” says Gilberg-Lenz, who authored Menopause Bootcamp (Harper Wave, October 2022). She recommends regular exercise as well as Vitex (chaste berry extract), B complex, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements to help ease symptoms. She is also a “huge fan” of acupuncture and CBD. “I’ve seen cannabis-infused vaginal suppositories be miraculous for women with vaginal dryness,” she adds. “But is it well studied? No.”
Hot ashes and night sweats are well-known complaints for women of a certain age, but they’re also susceptible to dryness of the eyes, throat, and skin. Genital tissue also becomes thin, dry, and stiff, so friction can cause trauma, pain, itching, and irritation that resemble a urinary tract infection. Johnson suggests regular sexual stimulation (independently or with a partner) to increase genital blood ow and ensure that tissue stays well vascularized and moisturized. She also recommends daily application of Vmagic, a hormone-free vulvar moisturizer. The Los Angeles–based company uses certi ed organic and sustainably sourced honey, propolis, beeswax, olive oil, and avocado to soften and soothe. (Vmagic Vulvar Balm, $30, medicinemamasapothecary.com).
“I have some people coming in saying they’re PMS-ing for a month!”
SUZANNE GILBERG-LENZ, MD, OB-GYN
Casual, COVID-era fashion took its toll on more than just our style. “Many people were dressing for comfort during the pandemic, effectively giving their poor feet a break from the negative impacts of high heels,” says orthopedic surgeon Alexander Peterson, MD, a foot and ankle specialist with Keck Medicine of USC. “As soon as of ces reopened and social functions kicked back up, the heels came out again, but for many people so did the pain. Preexisting foot and ankle arthritis or deformities like bunions and hammertoes may have worsened in severity over the long lockdown.”
Podiatrist Bob Baravarian, DPM, director of the University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles, explains that staying home (and shoeless) left arches without support, the sole suspect in most post-pandemic foot problems such as bunions and plantar fasciitis (pain along the bottom of the foot). “As the arch collapses, there’s usually a widening of the foot and more stress on the big-toe joint, which can result in a bunion,” he says.
Whether the goal is to t back into your dress shoes or walk without pain, Baravarian suggests rolling the sole of the foot on a frozen water bottle and stretching the calf muscles and Achilles tendons because tightness in those areas will put more stress on the arch of the foot. Wearing arch-supportive shoes, like Birkenstocks, at home is also essential, says Baravarian, who patented an arch-support sock called Archtek
that mimics the arch taping that podiatrists do in of ce ($10 a pair, archteksocks.com). Baravarian and Peterson both caution against injecting dermal llers like collagen or hyaluronic acid gel into the ball of the foot for extra cushion. “These are quick and convenient treatments, but the medical literature does not provide much evidence to support their use,” Peterson says.
For painful bunions, Peterson suggests starting with nonsurgical care. Orthotics, toe spacers, anti-in ammatory medication, and larger-size shoes (or ones with a softer upper) are all options. If pain persists, surgical bunion correction realigns the bones to correct the deformity. “Traditional bunion surgery required large incisions on the top or side of the foot to gain access to the underlying bone,” he says. “Newer, minimally invasive techniques obtain the same level of correction with only a few tiny incisions, generally less than a quarter inch in length. Patients generally report less swelling and less stiffness after surgery, when compared with traditional techniques.”
According to Baravarian, a procedure called Lapiplasty, “which realigns the loose point and fuses the nonessential joint to correct the bunion in three dimensions, is the gold standard surgery for bunions.” With Lapiplasty, patients can get back on their feet after two weeks, instead of the usual 8 to 16 weeks of downtime with traditional surgery. Because a longer, doctor-ordered lockdown is the last thing anyone wants right now.
“As soon as o ces reopened and social functions kicked back up, the heels came out again, but for many people so did the pain.”
ALEXANDER PETERSON, MD
At a certain age, the sun-dappled shoulders and freckled forearms that once signaled a well-spent summer start to lose their appeal, conjuring up images of leather rather than leisure. That’s when it’s time to start treating the skin on your body— especially on your arms, which see the most exposure—like the skin on your face, with treatment creams and protective sunscreens. After all, the most common offender for below-the-neck aging is sun damage. Short sleeves, car windows, and convertibles all make it worse.
“Young hyperpigmentation tends to be the patches of dark pigment that haven’t surfaced yet to the outermost layers of the skin—they are in their early stages of development and are usually in the deeper layers of the
BY NING CHAOdermis,” explains Lauren Kim, digital marketing manager at Goodal , a Korean skin-care brand whose bestselling Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum ($24, goodalcosmeticusa.com) contains 70% organic green tangerine extract and in a study conducted by the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences was shown to visibly reduce young hyperpigmentation with its unique combination of vitamin C, niacinamide, and arbutin to slow down pigment production.
A new prescription skin-care line that uses derm telemedicine, Musely sends you a customized skincare treatment cream after an easy, three-minute, $20 online consult that you can complete on your phone. To lighten brown spots and reverse sun damage, prescription-strength Musely Face Rx
The Body Cream ($80 for a 60-day supply, musely.com) comes in Vanish
(hydroquinone, tretinoin, glycolic acid, and vitamin C) or Fade (tretinoin, glycolic acid, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid)— the doctor on call determines which one is right for you. Patients can check in with the Musely app to track progress and ask questions.
Whether you’re treating the spots you see or the ones you don’t (yet), dermatologists agree that mineral sunscreen and long sleeves (especially those with UPF, the fabric equivalent of SPF) are your best line of defense. “The best prevention for young hyperpigmentation is sun protection,” says Binh Ngo, MD, a dermatologist at Keck Medicine of USC.
“If a patient does not protect their skin from the sun, any additional treatment for sun damage will be less effective or ineffective,” adds Maggie Chow, MD, a dermatologist at Keck Medicine of USC. She recommends chemical peels to improve discoloration, lasers to treat sun damage–related redness, and mineral sunscreens SPF 30 or higher with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to help block damaging UV light.
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO TACKLE YOUR
As many as 40% of kids suffer from sleep problems, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which considers chronic sleep loss in adolescents to be a public health problem. Sleep is critical for physical as well as mental and emotional health, explains Francisco Navarro, MD, associate clinical professor in the UCLA Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and founder and clinical director of ResWell/Mind Health Institute in Pasadena. He warns that kids who stay up late trying to t in more during the day will nd their efforts back ring as focus and function drop from fatigue.
“In a community like Pasadena,
it’s all about pushing limits,” he says. “You can see it in public and private schools. There’s this mindset of going to the limits, whether in academics or athletics, and sometimes this comes at the cost of compromising sleep.” However, growth, learning, and repair all occur during sleep, so performance will suffer with deprivation, cautions Navarro, who lists the short- and longterm behavioral effects of lack of sleep or insomnia: irritability, hyperactivity, disorganization, distractedness, lack of impulse control, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation.
According to a National Sleep Foundation report, 14- to 17-year-olds need eight to 10 hours of sleep while 6- to 13-year-olds need 9 to 11 hours.
Preschoolers? They can sleep up to 13 hours a day, which is why licensed California childcare centers must offer a napping space. Younger children need sleep for their brains to develop and to learn basic skills such as speech (which occurs during memory-processing REM sleep). Growth hormones are also released during sleep, so kids short on shut-eye may end up smaller in stature, says Navarro. In older children, chronic sleep deprivation mimics ADHD and is a risk factor for substance abuse and mental health problems.
“Research has shown that four hours plus of screen time puts children and teens at risk of depression and anxiety,” says Navarro, who blames devices as the most likely reason kids aren’t getting enough rest. “We are all overshooting the four hours for work, school, or recreation. During pre-pandemic times, children and teens were spending on average eight hours a day on screens.” And with virtual school during the pandemic, that time just kept creeping up.
“People use the screen to decompress, and it feels self-soothing, but at night, when bedtime is at 10 p.m. and kids are getting off their screens at 10, it takes a full 60 minutes for the brain to settle down,” Navarro says. His advice? Switch screens to black-and-white mode to make them less visually and mentally stimulating, then shut them off an hour before bed. “If you train a brain to be alert and pay attention on a screen, it is trained to be awake,” he explains. Kids still sneaking in screen time after lights out? Try turning off the Wi-Fi completely, Navarro suggests. Sounds extreme, but less screen time—and more sleep—can bene t adults as well as adolescents.
When the temperature drops and the sun starts setting in the afternoon, it’s time to get soaked. “Baths help calm the mind and body, lift mood, ease tension, help relieve pain, and prepare the body for sleep,” says Victoria Corrales, head of product at Flamingo Estate in Highland Park. “A hot bath is also one of life’s greatest pleasures. They’re an ancient therapeutic practice—they help increase blood ow while bene ting the cardiovascular system.”
To soak in the maximum healing benets, carefully curated minerals with musclerelaxing and mood-lifting properties are a must. Flamingo Estate’s new Skin Strength Muscle Soak from its Ski Chalet collection is a mix of magnesium and Big Sur sea salt that both hydrates skin and eases muscle soreness. “Electrolytes and minerals in seawater are important for maintaining water balance in the skin,” explains Corrales, who chose the Northern Californian salt because of its high mineral content and purity. “When we immerse in a saltwater bath, we are helping to reduce uid retention by pulling water out of the body where it’s not needed and then delivering it to areas that need hydration. Electrolytes are also essential for skin functions like collagen production, detoxi cation, and barrier protection.”
Local brands Alo (best known for activewear) and Avocado (the mattress makers) have also branched out into bath salts, all made in California. The new Alo Mindful Magnesium Soak mixes arnica and magnesium with nourishing coconut,
avocado, and sesame oils to soothe away soreness and speed up muscle recovery ($48, aloyoga.com). Avocado’s Reed + Gwen Snoozy Bath Soak with Magnesium Flakes is designed to combat stress with Himalayan sea salts, coconut, meadowfoam, and lavender oils ($38, avocadogreenmattress.com). Bay Area–based Codex Beauty Labs’ Soothing, Softening, and Clarifying Sea Salt Soaks sold out after launching in June ($18 each, codex beauty.com). Its Bia Seaweed Soak ($18) works like a giant teabag—wild-harvested Irish seaweed is wrapped in a cotton pouch that you dunk in water to release its hydrating fatty acids and antioxidants.
Los Angeles-based Shikohin sources the in ammation- ghting minerals sulfur, clay, and magnesium for its Relaxing Onsen Hot Spring Bath Tablets ($24 for 3; shikohin. com) from the Kinugawa Onsen hot springs in Japan; a boost of CBD ensures extra relaxation at tub time. LeVerden sources ingredients (in this case, the Korean beauty staple bamboo salt) for its Amethyst Ki Bath Soak from the South Korean countryside, where a doctor-turned-monk creates the mineral-rich salt over the course of three years to maximize its bene ts ($70, leverden.co).
Breathe deep while you bathe in Kneipp Joint & Muscle Arnica Mineral Bath Salt ($20, ulta.com). Rosemary and eucalyptus blended with Kneipp’s exclusive thermal spring salts help clear up stuffy sinuses. Rich in minerals and trace elements, the precious salts are sourced from a 250-millionyear-old ocean tucked 1,500 feet below ground to ensure microplastic-free purity. Now that’s clean.
“Baths help calm the mind and body, lift mood, ease tension, help relieve pain, and prepare the body for sleep”
VICTORIA CORRALES, HEAD OF PRODUCT, FLAMINGO ESTATE
This is Southern California, so sandal season is ever present. New Serum Doctor Flawless Feet Serum is a nongreasy, quick-absorbing, messfree roll-on treatment that won’t stain your floors or sheets. Created by two cousins in Los Angeles, the organic formula contains glycolic and malic acid to exfoliate, aloe and sodium hyaluronate to moisturize, and tea tree and lavender oils to combat odor, fungus, and bacteria. The silky serum hydrates and repairs cracks just as well as any cream without smelling like medicinal menthol. Hallelujah! $36, serumdoctor.com —N.C.
Working up a sweat no longer has to be hazardous to feminine health. Created by former UCLA elite college athlete Mitchella Gilbert, Oya Femtech Apparel’s Happy Vagina shorts and leggings are made with patented, moisture-absorbing fabrics. Since dampness can lead to yeast and bacteria growth, Oya’s bottoms have hidden antimicrobial mesh panels for breathability as well as washable, removeable, moisture-absorbing crotch inserts. Named after the Nigerian warrior goddess who represents fertility and storms, Oya is based in Los Angeles and partners with #HappyPeriod, a Black-led organization providing menstrual kits to unhoused women. ($64 and up, wearoya.com) —NING CHAO
Instructions for hair conditioners typically recommend applying from mid-length to ends only, but a new Los Angeles–based hair care company is shaking up the industry with skin-care-inspired hair products targeting the scalp. Unlike heavy traditional conditioners, which can weigh down strands and make roots look greasy, Nécessaire The Conditioner uses hyaluronic acid and is designed to be massaged into the scalp to balance oil production and encourage healthy hair growth. $28, necessaire.com —N.C.
Germy fingers contaminate cream jars after just one use, which is why single-dose skin care appeals to those concerned with purity. Until now, this option was as unsustainable as plastic water bottles and co ee pods. LightWater Skincare’s new preservative-free face creams ($46 and up, lightwaterskin.com) come in recyclable paper packaging, which keeps contents fresh and is perfect for travel (even as the TSA reconsiders its liquid limit policy). Packed with probiotics, the Multivitamin Moisturizer protects skin during the day with antioxidants and vitamins while the Replenishing Cream hydrates overnight with omega-3 fatty acids, squalene, and olive oil. For a more intensive treatment, ESW Beauty ($26, eswbeauty.com) sheet masks are certified compostable and packaged in recyclable pouches. The ESW Renew Year Wishes Set contains two raw juice masks to detox and smooth pores, as well as two plant milk masks to firm and brighten. —N.C.
Known for its sophisticated scents and minimalist packaging, Corpus has introduced new, sustainably chic candles for green luxury. Hand-poured in the U.S., the clean-burning, soy-wax candles come in three fragrances, The Cassis (fruity floral), Dark Flowers (tuberose and jasmine with amber), and White Woods (fresh cedar and oak), to keep your home smelling beautiful without harmful toxins ($69, corpusnaturals.com). —N.C.
As “self-care” continues to sweep global consciousness, wellness music is poised to become more widespread than pop. Designed to promote health and well-being, this new genre of nature recordings and original compositions has a history in spas but has also been popular in personal playlists to calm nerves or soothe insomnia. Music industry royalty Freddie Moross (his family’s Oscar/ Grammy/BAFTA/ Emmy–winning music company Cutting Edge Media Music has produced soundtracks for Bridgerton and Stranger Things) recently purchased a New Age music label and rebranded it Myndstream. His top artist is Liquid Mind creator Chuck Wild, who has as many Pandora downloads as Adele. Creating music across platforms such as film, advertising, and gaming, Moross’ hope is that wellness music will eventually be prescribed to people su ering from anything from anxiety to Alzheimer’s. Tune in on music-streaming services or YouTube, or subscribe to curated playlists on myndstream.com —N.C.
t perhaps no time in living memory has the medical profession been the focus of so much attention as throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In the face of a crisis of such magnitude, this is only natural. Of course, personal medical crises are not confined to global outbreaks, instead striking some of us every day in a myriad of ways. And when they do, the first thing on our minds is access to superior medical care. ¶ That’s why each year at Pasadena Magazine, we survey the local medical
community to seek their opinions about who among them deserve recognition as the best of the best. In partnership with Professional Research Services who conduct the balloting, we compile and publish a listing of those medical professionals whom their peers have elevated for recognition. All Top Docs are vetted through the California Medical Association to ensure they are currently licensed and under no investigation or sanction. All qualifying doctors with unblemished records become a Pasadena Magazine Top Doctor.
Itai Danovitch Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
D. Drew Pinsky
Dr. Drew Pinsky MD South Pasadena
Martin M. Anderson UCLA Health Los Angeles
Marvin Belzer
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Claudia Borzutzky
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Johanna OlsonKennedy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Michele Roland Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Diane Tanaka Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Saraleen Benouni Allergy Asthma Care Center, Inc. Los Angeles
Varaz Bozoghlanian Allergy Asthma Care Center, Inc. Los Angeles
Melinda Braskett
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Joseph Church
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jonathan Corren
Jonathan Corren M.D. and Associates Los Angeles
Robert Eitches
Tower Allergy Los Angeles
Kevin Farnam
Adult and Children
Allergy Asthma Center Pasadena
Ronald Ferdman
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Maria I. Garcia-Lloret UCLA Health Los Angeles
Brian K. Greenberg The Pediatric Group of Southern California Agoura Hills
Marc J. Meth Century City Allergy Los Angeles
Stuart Y. Min Min Allergy & Asthma Center Alhambra
Peck Ong Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Arcadia
Sonal Patel Huntington Asthma & Allergy Center Pasadena
Geo rey Trenkle Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Los Angeles
Flora A. Vardanian AllergyDox Burbank
Karl von Tiehl Bowtie Allergy Specialists San Marino
Frederic R. Bushnell Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena
Andrew J. Costandi
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Shahbaz Farnad Miracle Mile Medical Group Los Angeles
Yuan-Feng (Carl) Lo
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
David Mahjoubi Ketamine Healing Clinic of Los Angeles Los Angeles
Rebecca Margolis
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jonathan D. Maskin Huntington Hospital Pasadena
Marla Matar Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Kyle Sanders Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Gary Scott Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Michael J. Sullivan City of Hope Duarte
Jennifer Baker UCLA Health Los Angeles
Neel R. Joshi Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Maria E. Nelson Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
I. Benjamin Paz City of Hope South Pasadena Amy Polverini
Katharine Schulz-Costello City of Hope South Pasadena
Stephen F. Sener Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jeannie Shen UCLA Health Pasadena
Abbas Ardehali UCLA Health Los Angeles
Craig J. Baker Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Robbin G. Cohen Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Fardad Esmailian Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Ali Gheissari Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical Group Los Angeles
Cynthia Herrington Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Richard J. Shemin UCLA Health Los Angeles
Vaughn A. Starnes Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Alfredo Trento Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
CARDIOLOGY
Arash Bereliani Beverly Hills Institute for Cardiology & Preventive Medicine Beverly Hills
Michael Broukhim Pacific Heart Institute Santa Monica
Steven Burstein PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Kirk Y. Chang Kirk Y. Chang, MD Inc. Los Angeles
Nikhil Daga
Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena
Azhil “Alex”
Durairaj Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena
Gregory M. Giesler Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena
Antreas Hindoyan Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Hsin Yi Grace Huang Hsin Yi Grace Huang, MD Arcadia
Ray V. Matthews Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Andreas Mauer Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena
Guy S. Mayeda PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Leigh C. Reardon UCLA Health Los Angeles
R. Fernando Roth Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena
Amir H. Sadrzadeh Rafie Glendale Heart Institute Glendale
Michael D. Share Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Amir Solhpour Glendale Heart Institute Glendale
Helga Van Herle Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
Karol E. Watson UCLA Health Los Angeles
Payam R. Yashar Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Kristal B.Y. Young Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena
COLON
Moshe Barnajian The Surgery Group of LA Los Angeles
Kyle Graham Cologne Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Marjun Duldulao Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Phillip R. Fleshner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Wesley R. Heartfield Southern California Surgery Associates Los Angeles
Christine Hsieh Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Andreas M. Kaiser City of Hope Duarte
Howard S. Kaufman Huntington Colorectal Surgeons Pasadena
Kevork Kazanjian UCLA Health Los Angeles
Mary R. Kwaan UCLA Health Los Angeles
Sang W. Lee Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Anne Y. Lin UCLA Health Los Angeles
David Magner Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills
Yousef Nasseri The Surgery Group of LA Los Angeles
Joongho Shin Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Karen Zaghiyan Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Daryl Banta Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena
Brooke Chandrasoma Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena
Ching-Fei Chang Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Sucha Kim PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Scott S. Oh UCLA Health Los Angeles
Ayman Saad Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena
Tisha S. Wang UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jeanette M. Black Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills Los Angeles
Neda Black Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena
Heather Butler Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena
Joanna Chan California Skin Institute Arcadia
Shirley Chi Center for Advanced Dermatology Arcadia
Melvin Weiwen Chiu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Shanthi Colaço
Skinstyle Dermatology, Inc. Los Angeles
Goli Compoginis Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
Ashley B. Crew Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Janice L. DaVolio Huntington Dermatology Group Pasadena
David Denenholz Pasadena Premier Dermatology Pasadena
Sara Gaspard Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena
Jenny C. Hu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Gene H. Kim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Leonard H. Kim LKMD Dermatology Los Angeles
Han Lee Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena
Phillip H. A. Lee Center for Advanced Dermatology Arcadia
Minnelly Luu Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Paul J. McAndrews Dr. Paul J. McAndrews, MD Pasadena
Brian P. Mekelburg
Brian P. Mekelburg, MD, FAAD Los Angeles
Daniel Navi Skin & Beauty Center Glendale
Binh T. Ngo
Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jasmine O. Obioha Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills
David Peng Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
A. David Rahimi Los Angeles Acne Center Los Angeles
David Eric Sawcer Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Karen Sherwood Children’s Hospital Los Angeles La Cañada Flintridge
Teresa Soriano UCLA Health Los Angeles
Stefani R. Takahashi Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
Allison K. Truong Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills
Seth A. Vaccaro Huntington Dermatology Group Pasadena
James Y. Wang Metropolis Dermatology Los Angeles
Scott D. Worswick Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Narineh Zohrabian Dermatology Specialists of Pasadena Pasadena
Larry Yin
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT
Anca Barbu Beverly Hills Voice Los Angeles
Steven A. Battaglia
Huntington Ear Nose Throat Head & Neck Specialists Pasadena Henry Chen Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Dinesh K. Chhetri UCLA Health Los Angeles
Debra Don Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
K. Kay Durairaj Beauty By Dr. Kay Pasadena
Elisabeth D. Ference Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Thomas J. Gernon City of Hope South Pasadena
Gabriel Gomez Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Allen S. Ho Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Kevin Hur Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
Gene C. Liu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Ellie Maghami City of Hope Duarte
Ahmed Maki
Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Los Angeles
Jon Mallen-St. Clair Beverly Hills ENT Los Angeles
Alexander Markarian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Ronen Nazarian Osborne Head & Neck Institute Los Angeles
Karla O’Dell Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
John S. Oghalai Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Nina L. Shapiro UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jahangir Sharifi L.A. Sinus & Allergy Specialists Los Angeles
Ted Shen Pasadena ENT Pasadena
Maie St. John UCLA Health Los Angeles
Je rey D. Suh UCLA Health Los Angeles
Mani H. Zadeh
Los Angeles Sinus Institute Los Angeles
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Christine Cho Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Frank C. Day UCLA Health Los Angeles
Brandon L. Lew Huntington Hospital Pasadena
Lynne B. McCullough UCLA Health Los Angeles
David A. Tashman USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale
Sam S. Torbati Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
David M. Ulick Huntington Hospital Pasadena
Peter A. Singer Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Stephanie Smooke Praw UCLA Health Los Angeles
Mahtab Sohrevardi Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Hussein Naji Yassine Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
Esther Yoon Esther Yoon MD, Inc Glendale
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
Timothy Charlton Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Braden Criswell Rissler Orthopaedic Group Arcadia
FAMILY MEDICINE
Glen John Apramian St. George’s Medical Clinic Pasadena
Jennifer R. Boozer Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Katherine Gibson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Carolyn Kaloostian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Teresa Ku-Borden
Thomas G. Harris Congress Orthopaedic Associates Pasadena
Kenneth S. Jung Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Los Angeles
Jonathan R. Saluta Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
Eric Wan Tan Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Irene Koolwijk UCLA Health Los Angeles
Josh Mandelberg Josh Mandelberg, M.D., F.A.A.P. Los Angeles
Douglas Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Michael Johns III Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Eric J. Kezirian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Niels C. Kokot Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Matthew Lee Beverly Hills ENT Los Angeles
Mark S. Swanson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Courtney Voelker Pacific Neuroscience Institute Los Angeles
Bozena B. Wrobel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Arthur Wu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM
Trevor E. Angell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Braden G. Barnett Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
John David Carmichael Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jennifer I. Chang Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Matthew J. Freeby UCLA Health Santa Monica
Anthony P. Heaney UCLA Health Los Angeles
Caroline T. Nguyen Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Family Care Specialists Medical Group, Inc. Los Angeles
Nupur Kumar Kumar Medical PC Los Angeles
Laura Mosqueda Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Reena R. Patel Reena R. Patel MD South Pasadena
Jehni S. Robinson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Ella Shadmon Optum - Glen Oaks Pasadena
Lucila Tarin Family Care Specialists Medical Group, Inc. Los Angeles
Rose Taroyan Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Benjamin Tehrani Kings Point Foot & Ankle Specialists Los Angeles
David B. Thordarson Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Benjamin Basseri Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Ihab Beblawi inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
James L. Buxbaum Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Seper Dezfoli Prestige GI Beverly Hills
Kalman Edelman inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Terri Getzug UCLA Health Los Angeles
Wendy Ho UCLA Health Los Angeles
Glenn Littenberg inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Marc D. Makhani
LA Digestive Health and Wellness Los Angeles
Richard E. Nickowitz inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
David M. Padua Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills
Peter M. Rosenberg inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Ara Sahakian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Omid A. Shaye Gastroenterology Associates of Beverly Hills Los Angeles
Sarah Sheibani Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Waleed W. Shindy inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Sassan Soltani inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Leo Treyzon Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Jacques Van Dam Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Julie Yang inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena
Adrian B. Dobrowolsky Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Timothy Donahue UCLA Health Los Angeles
Asok Doraiswamy LA - Surgical Arcadia
David E. Fermelia Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Wesley R. Heartfield Southern California Surgery Associates Los Angeles
Oscar J. Hines UCLA Health Los Angeles
Neel R. Joshi Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Faisal Khan Surgical Multispecialties Medical Group Los Angeles
Sepehr Lalezari Lalezari Surgical Los Angeles
Troy M. Lamar Troy M. Lamar, M.D., Inc. Arcadia
Aaron Lewis City of Hope South Pasadena
John C. Lipham Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
David J. Lourié David J. Lourié MD Pasadena
Wes J. Powell Wes J. Powell MD Inc. Pasadena
Hector Cirilo Ramos PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Kamran Samakar Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
William W. Tseng Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
Gregory K. Tsushima Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Ora K. Gordon ProvidenceRoy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center Burbank
Deborah Krakow UCLA Health Los Angeles
Julian A. Martinez UCLA Health Los Angeles
Sulagna C. Saitta UCLA Health Los Angeles
Pedro A. Sanchez Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Derek A. Wong UCLA Health Los Angeles
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Carolyn Kaloostian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Brandon K. Koretz UCLA Health Los Angeles
Laura Mosqueda Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
David B. Reuben UCLA Health Los Angeles
Paul S. Lin Huntington Perinatal Medical Group Pasadena
Sanaz Memarzadeh UCLA Health Los Angeles
Huyen Q. Pham Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Bobbie J. Rimel Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Lynda D. Roman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Eijean Wu Gyn Oncology Specialists Los Angeles
Annie A. Yessaian Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Erin Meisel
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Luke Thomas Nicholson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Mort Rizvi West Empire Plastic Surgery Los Angeles
Steven S. Shin Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Milan Stevanovic Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Eugene Y. Tsai Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
HEMATOLOGY
Ilanit Brook Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Debra Lotstein Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sunita Puri Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Emily Blodget Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Benjamin E. Bluen Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Jason B. Kirk Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Julia A. Cassetta
Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
Dino Clarizio Dino Clarizio M.D. Arcadia
David T. Dang
David T. Dang MD, Inc. Pasadena
Je rey Denham Wynstock & Denham MDs Pasadena
Andre A. Ettinger
Dr. Andre A. Ettinger M.D. Pasadena
Betsy Felser Betsy Felser, MD Pasadena
Joshua G. Cohen UCLA Health Los Angeles
Stephen J. Lee City of Hope South Pasadena
Andrew J. Li Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
HAND SURGERY
Katherine Au Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena
Kodi K. Azari UCLA Health Los Angeles
Prosper Benhaim UCLA Health Los Angeles
Annette Billings Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
Ryan Dellamaggiora Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
David A. Kulber Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Stuart H. Kuschner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Rachel E. Lefebvre Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Nina Lightdale-Miric Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Steven H. Applebaum UCLA Health Pasadena
Howard A. Liebman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Mark V. McNamara Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Casey L. O’Connell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Michael H. Rosove UCLA Health Los Angeles
Lasika C. Seneviratne USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Los Angeles
Christina Haeyoung Yeon City of Hope South Pasadena
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Gitanjli Arora Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
David G. Man
Huntington Hospital - Infectious Disease Consultants Pasadena
Neha Nanda Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles
Paul H. Nieberg Paul H. Nieberg, MD Pasadena
Kimberly A. Shriner
Huntington Hospital - Infectious Disease Consultants Pasadena
Daniel Uslan UCLA Health Los Angeles
Rachel Zabner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Phillip C. Zakowski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Bianca Grigorian Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena John T. Liu PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Haad A. Mahmood Huntington Hospital Pasadena
Stuart C. Miller Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Ronald P. Olah Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Joseph J. Pachorek
Joseph J. Pachorek, MD Pasadena
Eva Poon Eva Poon, M.D. Pasadena
Sylvia Preciado Sylvia Preciado, M.D., Inc. Pasadena
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Wafaa Alrashid Wafaa Alrashid, MD Pasadena
Deborah Beutler Deborah Beutler M.D. Pasadena
Sera Nadire Ramadan Los Angeles Primary Care Los Angeles
Daniel L. Rowady Dr. Daniel L. Rowady Pasadena
Joshua D. Sapkin
Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Samir Sawiris Descanso Family Practice Glendale
Claire Tilem Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Philippe Friedlich
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Meena Garg UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jamie W. Powers Huntington Hospital Pasadena
Aaron J. Reitman Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Danny Benmoshe Danny Benmoshe, MD Los Angeles
Je M. Bronstein UCLA Health Los Angeles
Frances E. Chow Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Keith L. Black Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Mike Y. Chen City of Hope Arcadia
Thomas C. Chen Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Patrick M. Colletti Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Peter Conti Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Valentina M. Rodriguez UCLA Health Los Angeles
Karyn M. Solky Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Aparna Sridhar UCLA Health Los Angeles
Yalda Afshar UCLA Health Los Angeles
Paola Aghajanian
Center for Fetal Medicine & Women’s Ultrasound Los Angeles
Tania F. Esako Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Kimberly D. Gregory Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Christina Han UCLA Health Los Angeles
Deborah Krakow UCLA Health Los Angeles
Joseph G. Ouzounian Keck Medicine of USC Mission Hills
Lawrence D. Platt
Center for Fetal Medicine & Women’s Ultrasound Los Angeles
Rashmi R. Rao UCLA Health Los Angeles
NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE
Rachel Chapman
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sherin U. Devaskar UCLA Health Los Angeles
Sevag Balikian Sevag Balikian, M.D. Pasadena
Behnoud Beroukhim Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Larry Froch Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Luani Lee Premier Nephrology Medical Group Los Angeles
Michael S. Linsey Huntington Hospital - Pasadena Nephrology Pasadena
Ilian O. Marquez Arroyo Nephrology Associates Pasadena
Ann E. Moore Huntington Hospital - Pasadena Nephrology Pasadena
Mitra Nadim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Anjay Rastogi UCLA Health Los Angeles
Leon Rovner
Premier Nephrology Medical Group Los Angeles
Ashok Sunder Raj Arroyo Nephrology Associates Pasadena
Helena Chang Chui Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Ilan J. Danan Cedars-Sinai KerlanJobe Institute Los Angeles
Jonathan Eskenazi Neurological Institute of Los Angeles Glendale
Eric S. Frechette Eric Frechette, M.D. Ph.D. Arcadia
James C. Ha Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Christianne N. Heck Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Artin Minaeian Axon Neurology Glendale
Arun Ramachandran Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Tena Rosser Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Je rey L. Saver UCLA Health Los Angeles
Colin Stokol Colin Stokol, MD Los Angeles
Nicholas R. Szumski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Ray M. Chu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Igor Fineman Raymond Neurosurgery and Spine Pasadena
Steven L. Giannotta Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Patrick C. Hsieh Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Won Kim UCLA Health Los Angeles
Linda M. Liau UCLA Health Los Angeles
John Chung-Liang Liu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
William J. Mack Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jasvinder S. Nangiana Providence Medical Institute- Mission Hills Mission Hills
Ian B. Ross Southern California Neurosurgical Associates Pasadena
Gabriel Zada Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Laila A. Al-Marayati Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Mark A. Dwight PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles
Della J. Fong Fair Oaks Women’s Health Pasadena
Jennifer J. Israel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
David Seil Kim Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
James A. Macer Huntington OBGYN Pasadena
Erin Meschter Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Michael S. Mitri Fair Oaks Women’s Health Pasadena
Valerie P. Myers Huntington OBGYN Pasadena
Erica D. Oberman UCLA Health Los Angeles
Alyssa M. Quimby Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Jeannine Rahimian UCLA Health Los Angeles
Frances Y. Teng The Alessandro OBGYN Pasadena
Timothy Tsui Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Sara B. Twogood Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Sarah K. Yamaguchi DTLA Gynecology Los Angeles
Mya R. Zapata UCLA Health Los Angeles
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Glen John Apramian St. George’s Medical Clinic Pasadena
Daniel Jae Kim City of Hope South Pasadena
Heinz-Josef Lenz Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Min Janice Lu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Mark V. McNamara Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Casey L. O’Connell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Lawrence D. Piro Cedars-Sinai - The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Los Angeles
David I. Quinn Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Lasika C. Seneviratne USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Los Angeles
Henry Wang Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
Christina Haeyoung Yeon City of Hope South Pasadena
ONCOLOGY Steven H. Applebaum UCLA Health Pasadena
Anthony B. El-Khoueiry Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
John A. Glaspy UCLA Health Porter Ranch
Jason S. Ho PIH Health Physicians Pasadena
Behnam Badie City of Hope Duarte
Shahram Bonyadlou Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Ramneek Rana UCLA Health Santa Monica
Radhika D. Rible UCLA Health Los Angeles
Syma Iqbal Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Irene Morae Kang Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Tarek Alasil Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles
Sahar Bedrood Advanced Vision Care Los Angeles
Benjamin B. Bert UCLA Health Arcadia
Rizwan Bhatti Retina Macula Consultants of California, Inc Pasadena
Mark Borchert Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
David S. Boyer
Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group
Los Angeles
Michael A. Burnstine Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena
Candy K. Chan Milestones Retina Eye Care South Pasadena
Tom S. Chang
Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Arcadia
Brian Chen
Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles
Vikas Chopra UCLA Health Arcadia
Michael J. Davis
Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Downey
Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur Assil Eye Institute of Los Angeles Beverly Hills
Kweku Grant-Acquah Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles
Je rey Huang Diamond Vision Institute Alhambra
Jennifer S. Huang Southland Eye Surgeons Monterey Park
Morgan Huang Huang
Ophthalmology Center Inc. Arcadia
Arbi Khemichian Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena
Monica Ralli Khitri UCLA Health Pasadena
Linda A. Lam Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Christopher C. Lo
Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena
Kenneth L. Lu UCLA Health Arcadia
Michael P. Miller Michael P. Miller, MD Pasadena
Andrew A. Moshfeghi
Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Pasadena
Vicky C. Pai Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena
David Richardson David Richardson, MD San Marino
Daniel B. Rootman UCLA Health Pasadena
Srinivas R. Sadda UCLA Health Arcadia
Alfredo A. Sadun UCLA Health Pasadena
Brian C. Toy Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Los Angeles
Irena Tsui UCLA Health Arcadia
Reid Wainess Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Arcadia
Peter Ho Win Win Retina Arcadia
Benjamin Y. Xu
Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Los Angeles
Steven J. Yoon Specialty Eye Care Glendale
David D. Yu Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena
Lindsay Andras Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Walter Burnham Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena
Robert H. Cho Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena
Raymond J. Hah Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
George F. “Rick” Hatch III Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Nathanael D. Heckmann Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Kevork Hindoyan Congress Orthopaedic Associates Pasadena
Mark J. Jo Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena
Bradley Curtis Johnson Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena
Robert M. Kay Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Robert C. Klapper Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Jay R. Lieberman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Rojeh Melikian
Rojeh Melikian, M.D. Marina del Rey
Vahe Panossian Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena
Jonathan R. Saluta Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
Marc A. Samson Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
Tae Shin Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
David L. Skaggs Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Carlos A. Uquillas Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena
Alexander E. Weber Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Bruce Pawel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Nick Shillingford Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Larry Wang Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mikako Warren Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Shengmei Zhou Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jacqueline Szmuszkovicz
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Elizabeth Bragg Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Robinder Khemani Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Barry Markovitz Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Lynda K. Fisher Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mitchell Ge ner Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Cedric Ng Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Jennifer Raymond Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Bahareh M. Schweiger Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
PAIN MEDICINE
Christy Anthony Christy Anthony, MD Pasadena
Andrew J. Costandi Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Hilary J. Fausett Hilary J. Fausett, M.D. Pasadena
Eugene Kim Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Faisal Lalani Pain & Healing Institute Beverly Hills
Gabriel RuddBarnard California Pain Medicine Center Santa Monica
Nadiv Y. Samimi Pain & Healing Institute Beverly Hills
PATHOLOGY
Manju Aron Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Sarah M. Dry UCLA Health Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Joseph Ahdoot Pacific Pediatric Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena
Elizabeth R. De Oliveira Pacific Pediatric Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena
Jon Detterich Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Georgios A. Hartas Children’s Heart Clinic Glendale
Daniel S. Levi UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jondavid Menteer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Gregory S. Perens UCLA Health Los Angeles
Gary M. Satou UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jennifer Su Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Christopher Newth Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Patrick Ross Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
Ronald W. Cotliar UCLA Health Los Angeles
Meagan Hughes Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Minnelly Luu Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Stefani R. Takahashi Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
Juliana Austin Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Clement Cheung Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
Harry Cynamon Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tanaz Farzan Danialifar Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Santa Monica
Rula Harb Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Rohit Kohli Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Elaheh Vahabnezhad UCLA Health Santa Monica
Ardath Yamaga Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pasadena
George Yanni Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Deepa Bhojwani Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thomas Coates
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Anat ErdreichEpstein Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thomas C. Hofstra
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Leo Mascarenhas Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
Gary Lerner Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
Eugenia Ho Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Wendy Mitchell
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Arthur Partikian
LAC + USC Medical Center Los Angeles
Leigh Maria Ramos-Platt Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tena Rosser
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Kiarash Sadrieh
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY
Peter A. Chiarelli
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jason Chu
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mark D. Krieger
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Anthony C. Wang UCLA Health Los Angeles
Tracy Grikscheit
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Howard Chung-Hao Jen UCLA Health Los Angeles
Eugene S. Kim
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Cathy Shin
Adrian E. Castro
Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Kristin B. Chapman
Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Mary Ellen
McCormick
Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
John G. Rodarte Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Edward K. Pang Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Adam H. Saby UCLA Health Los Angeles
Andre Panossian Andre Panossian, MD Pasadena
Ketan M. Patel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Robert P. Holloway Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Julienne Jacobson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Bradley Peterson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
James E. Stein
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Kasper Wang
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Yee-Jean Chou Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Diala Faddoul Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Kirsten J. Gardner Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Ann B. Sahakian Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Sarah Salamon Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Kavitha Swaminathan Cedars SinaiCalifornia Rehabilitation Institute, Los Angeles
Mort Rizvi West Empire Plastic Surgery Los Angeles
Jason Roostaeian UCLA Health Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
Roberta Kato Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thomas Keens Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sally Ward Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Dean Anselmo Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
David W. Bliss Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Daniel A. Deugarte UCLA Health Los Angeles
Christopher Gayer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC UROLOGY
Andy Chang Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Roger De Filippo Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Andrew L. Freedman Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Paul J. Kokorowski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Steven E. Lerman UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jennifer S. Singer UCLA Health Los Angeles
Evalynn Vasquez
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
PEDIATRICS (GENERAL)
Eyal Ben-Isaac Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sandra S. Gildersleeve Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Nareen Hindoyan Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Carlos F. Lerner UCLA Health Los Angeles
Fasha Liley Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Gregory S. Lizer Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Stephanie L. Mackanic Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Shakeh A. Mazmanian Huntington Health PhysiciansDescanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge
Michelle Thompson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Rungsima Vayupakparnonde Lakeside Community Healthcare Burbank
Stephanie J. Whang Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
Angela Zurabyan Huntington Health PhysiciansPasadena Pediatrics Pasadena
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Danielle Aufiero The Orthohealing Center Los Angeles
David S. Cheng Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge
Ryan Kotton Kotton MD Los Angeles
Maxim Moradian California Sports & Spine Institute Glendale
Christopher C. Ornelas Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
PLASTIC
James S. Andersen
Regina Yun Baker Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Michael W. Chu Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
John M. Compoginis John Compoginis, M.D. Pasadena
Som Kohanzadeh Dr. Som Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills
David A. Kulber Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Justine C. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles
Lily Lee Lily Lee, MD Pasadena
Max R. Lehfeldt Teleos Plastic Surgery Pasadena
Wai-Yee Li City of Hope Arcadia
Christopher C. Lo Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena
William Magee Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Martin O’Toole Pasadena Cosmetic Surgery Pasadena
Je rey Rosenberg Je rey Rosenberg, MD, FACS Los Angeles
Gordon H. Sasaki Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center Pasadena
Warren C. Stout Warren C. Stout, MD Pasadena
Mark C. Tan
Christopher Tiner Christopher Tiner M.D. Pasadena
Mark Urata Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Caroline Yao Line Plastic Surgery Center Los Angeles
PODIATRY Claire E. Futenma Claire E. Futenma, DPM Pasadena
Neal Patel Wound Institute of America Beverly Hills
Alan M. Singer UCLA Health Los Angeles
Jonathan Tavakoli Omega Podiatry Los Angeles
Benjamin Tehrani Kings Point Foot & Ankle Specialists Los Angeles
Mike Carragher
Carragher Method West Hollywood
Mark Ghalili
Regenerative Medicine LA Los Angeles
Michael J. Gitlin UCLA Health Los Angeles
John Jimenez
More Ways Than One Los Angeles
Aaron H. Kaufman UCLA Health Los Angeles
Catherine Scott
More Ways Than One Los Angeles
Anna Qin Xiao Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles
ONCOLOGY
Leslie Ballas Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Helen Chen City of Hope South Pasadena
Robert K. Chin UCLA Health Los Angeles
John V. Hegde UCLA Health Santa Monica
Amar U. Kishan UCLA Health Los Angeles
Sagus Sampath City of Hope Duarte
Michael L. Steinberg UCLA Health Los Angeles
Kenneth K. Wong
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jason Ye
Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Zachary S. Zumsteg Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
RADIOLOGY
Jay Acharya Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Phillip M. Cheng Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Vinay A. Duddalwar Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Fariba Goodarzian Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Hossein Jadvar Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles
Sandy Lee Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Leah Muhm Lin Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Pareen A. Mehta Cedars-Sinai - The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Los Angeles
Anandh Rajamohan Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Benita Tamrazi Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Kristin Bendikson Kindbody Los Angeles
Kathleen M. Brennan UCLA Health Los Angeles
Karine Chung California Fertility Partners Los Angeles
Catherine M. DeUgarte CMD Fertility Los Angeles
Jacqueline Ho Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Bradford A. Kolb HRC Fertility Pasadena
Lindsay L. Kroener UCLA Health Los Angeles
Matthew Macer Macer Fertility Center Rolling Hills Estates
Je rey R. Nelson HRC Fertility Pasadena
John Norian HRC Fertility Pasadena
Richard J. Paulson Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Molly Quinn HRC Fertility Pasadena
John G. Wilcox HRC Fertility Pasadena
ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY
Alin Lina Akopians Southern California Reproductive Center Pasadena
Zain A. Al-Safi UCLA Health Los Angeles
Aykut Bayrak LA IVF Clinic Los Angeles
RHEUMATOLOGY
Daniel G. Arkfeld Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Stratos Christianakis Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles
Glenn R. Ehresmann Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jennifer M. Grossman UCLA Health Los Angeles
Arash A. Horizon Center for Rheumatology Los Angeles
Katherine Marzan Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Dean T. Noritake Dean Noritake & Irene Tong MD Pasadena
Anne V. Quismorio Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
Mihaela B. Taylor UCLA Health Los Angeles
Darice T. Yang Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena
SLEEP MEDICINE
Roy Artal Wolfe, Wachtel, Artal, MD’s Los Angeles
Ashish B. Patel Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena
Arun Ramachandran Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Alexander E. Weber Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Tracy Zaslow Cedars-Sinai KerlanJobe Institute Los Angeles
THORACIC SURGERY
Scott M. Atay Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Loretta Erhunmwunsee City of Hope South Pasadena
Anthony W. Kim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Jae Y. Kim City of Hope South Pasadena
Jay M. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles
Dan J. Raz City of Hope Duarte
Jane Yanagawa UCLA Health Los Angeles
Armen Dikranian Huntington Urology Specialists Pasadena
Leo R. Doumanian Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Kamyar Y. Ebrahimi Star Urology Glendale
David A. Ginsberg Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Justin Houman Tower Urology Los Angeles
Andrew J. Hung Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena
Eric L. Kau Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
Ramin Khalili Huntington Urology Specialists Pasadena
Howard H. Kim Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills
Evgeniy Kreydin Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Jonathan Kessler City of Hope Duarte
Edward W. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles
Justin P. McWilliams UCLA Health Los Angeles
John M. Moriarty UCLA Health Los Angeles
Stuart T. Schro Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Babak Yaghmai Huntington Hospital Pasadena
VASCULAR SURGERY Ali Azizzadeh Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Je rey Kronson Je rey Kronson, MD, FACS Arcadia
Rameen Moridzadeh Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
Maurice M. Garcia Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Clayton S. Lau City of Hope Duarte
Mark S. Litwin UCLA Health Los Angeles
Christian Ochoa Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia
SPORTS MEDICINE
Bianca Edison Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
Seth Gamradt Gamradt Orthopaedics Beverly Hills
Ryan Kelln Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Arcadia
Marc A. Samson Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles
Carlos A. Uquillas Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena
Johanna OlsonKennedy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles
UROLOGY
Monish Aron Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Kevin G. Chan City of Hope Duarte
Sia Daneshmand Keck Medicine of USC Beverly Hills
Premal Desai Tower Urology Los Angeles
Christopher S. Ng Tower Urology Los Angeles
Roger W. Satterthwaite City of Hope Pasadena
Gary Duckwiler UCLA Health Los Angeles
Navid Eghbalieh Southern California Multi-Specialty Center Porter Ranch
Vincent L. Rowe Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles
Allan Tulloch
Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale
Willis Wagner Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale
Fred A. Weaver Keck Medicine of USC Glendale
Whether you are a parent looking for quality K-12 options, a rising high school senior navigating college applications, or a working professional considering an advanced degree to accelerate your career, options abound! The Pasadena school district is home to a wide range of K-12 private school options, plus renowned private colleges and universities. With choices that range from small, intimate campuses with specialized curriculums to respected institutions with acclaimed reputations, you’re sure to find your perfect pick.
• There are 46 private schools serving 8,925 students in Pasadena, CA
• 39% of private schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most are Roman Catholic and Christian)
• The average tuition cost is $20,584, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,318
• According to Niche.com, the top-ranked private schools in Pasadena include Westridge School, High Point Academy and Sequoyah School
A.G.B.U. Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School (MHS) 2495 E. Mountain St., Pasadena 626.794.0363 agbumhs.org
Aria Montessori School 693 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena 626.793.3741 ariamontessori.net
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Elementary School 2660 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 626.793.2089 school.abvmpasadena.org
Chandler School 1005 Armada Dr., Pasadena 626.795.9314 chandlerschool.org
EF Academy 1539 E Howard St., Pasadena 626.507.9223 efacademy.org
Excelsior School 1539 E. Howard St., Pasadena 626.576.8868 excelsiorschool.com
Frostig School 971 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.791.1255 frostig.org
Harriet Tubman 36 W. Montana St., Pasadena 626.794.5620
High Point Academy 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd., Pasadena 626.798.8989 highpointacademy.org
Hillsides Education Center 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena 323.254.2274 hillsideseducationcenter.org
La Salle College Preparatory High School 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena 626.351.8951 lasallehs.org
Lake Avenue Church School 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena 626.844.4755 school.lakeave.org
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Pasadena 30 N. Marion Ave., Pasadena 626.793.0943 lilaschool.com
Maranatha High School 169 S. Saint John Ave., Pasadena 626.817.4000 maranatha-hs.org
Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus 405 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena 626.796.2774 mayfield s.or
Mayfield Senior School 500 Bellefontaine St., Pasadena 626.799.9121 mayfieldsenior.or
New Horizon School Pasadena 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 626.795.5186 newhorizonschool.org
Oak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori 1200 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena 626.345.9929 okkms.org
Our School 1800 E. Mountain St., Pasadena 626.798.0911 ourschoolofpasadena.com
Pacific Oaks Children’s School 714 W. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.529.8011 pacificoakschildrensschool.or
Pasadena Christian School 1515 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 626.791.1214 pasadenachristian.org
Pasadena Montessori School 280 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 626.792.0115 pasadenamontessori.com
Polytechnic School 1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.396.6300 polytechnic.org
San Marino Montessori School 444 S. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena 626.577.8007 sanmarinomontessori.org
Sequoyah School 535 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena 626.795.4351 sequoyahschool.org
Saint Andrew Catholic School 42 Chestnut St., Pasadena 626.796.7697 saspasadena.com
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School 2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 626.578.1343 hovsepianschool.org
St. Monica Academy 2361 Del Mar Rd., Montrose 818.369.7310 stmonicaacademy.com
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Parish & School 1363 Cordova St., Pasadena 626.795.9691 stphiliptheapostle.org
Stratford School Pasadena Showroom, 959 E. Walnut, Ste. 214, Pasadena 626.498.2810 stratfordschools.com
Villa Esperanza Special Education School 2060 E. Villa St., Pasadena 626.449.2919 villaesperanzaservices.org
Walden School 74 S. San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena 626.792.6166 waldenschool.net
The Waverly School 67 W. Bellevue Dr., Pasadena 626.792.5940 thewaverlyschool.org
Southwestern Academy 2800 Monterey Rd., San Marino 626.799.5010 southwesternacademy.edu
Weizmann Day School 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.797.0204 weizmann.net
Westridge School for Girls 324 Madeline Dr., Pasadena 626.799.1053 westridge.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SAN GABRIEL
Clairbourn School 8400 Huntington Dr., San Gabriel 626.286.3108 clairbourn.org
San Gabriel Christian School 117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel 626.287.0486 sangabrielchristian.org
San Gabriel Mission Elementary School 416 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel 626.281.2454 sangabrielmission.org
San Gabriel Mission High School 254 S. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel 626.282.3181 sgmhs.org
San Gabriel Academy 8827 E. Broadway St., San Gabriel 626.292.1156 sangabrielacademy.org
Saint Anthony School 1905 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel 626.280.7255 saintanthonyschoolsg.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ALTADENA
Altadena Boys & Girls Academy 2151 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 626.345.0540 altadenaboysgirlsacademy.com
Fair Oaks Academy 2704 Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena 626.797.0758 fairoaksacademy.com
Five Acres Therapeutic School 760 W. Mountain View St., Altadena 626.798.6793 5acres.org
Meher Montessori School 943 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena outh arfield e. onterey ark 323.724.0683 mehermontessori.org
Pasadena Waldorf School 209 E Mariposa St., Altadena 626.794.9564 pasadenawaldorf.org
1505 East Howard Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 507-9300 | efacademy.org/pasadena
Open House: Saturday, February 25, 2023
EF Academy Pasadena, an international day and boarding school, opens a world of opportunities for students by providing them with a transformational, global education, thorough preparation for university and a future that knows no borders.
We believe that living and learning in an international community helps make the world a better place. Through individual and collective learning, we empower young people from all nationalities and backgrounds to realize their full potential, become open-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in their communities and in the world.
The EF Academy Pasadena campus focuses on student-centric learning and houses our signature Global Leadership program. This program prepares the next generation of global changemakers to meet the challenges of the 21st century by designing sophisticated solutions to address local and global issues. EF Academy allows students to experience the whole world in their classroom.
Year Founded: 2019 Grades Served: 9-12
Current Enrollment Number: 125 Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate: Based on statistics from our New York Campus: 99%
Uniforms Required: No
Accreditations: California Department of Education, MSA The Stats
Tuition: Day Student: $42,000, 5-day Boarding: $61,500, 7-day: $69,500
Princeton Montessori Academy 922 E. Mendocino St., Altadena 626.794.2244 princetonmontessoriacademy.com
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School 2501 Maiden Ln., Altadena 626.798.5020 sahagmesrobschool.org
St. Elizabeth Parish School 1840 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 626.797.7727 saint-elizabeth.org
Saint Mark’s School 1050 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena 626.798.8858 saint-marks.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SAN MARINO
St. Edmund’s Nursery School 1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 626.792.7742 stedmundsnurseryschool.org
Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School 2955 Huntington Dr., San Marino 626.796.8223 saintfelicitas.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Crestview Preparatory School 140 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 818.952.0925 crestviewprep.org
Flintridge Preparatory School 4543 Crown Ave., La Canada 818.790.1178 intrid eprep.or
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy 440 Saint Katherine Dr., La Canada 626.685.8300 fsha.org
Foothill Progressive Montessori School and Academy 4526 Indianola Way, La Canada 818.952.0129 foothillprogressivemontessori.com
Hogg’s Hollow Education Center 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.790.1700 hoggshollowschool.com
Hillside School and Learning Center 4331 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada 818.790.3044 hillsideforsuccess.org
La Canada Preparatory School 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.8099 thelearningcastle.com
The Learning Castle 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.8008 thelearningcastle.com
Advanced Education Academy 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.1900 aeaschool.com
St. Bede The Venerable School 4524 Crown Ave., La Canada 818.790.7884 stbedeschool.net
St. Francis High School of La Canada Flintridge 200 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 818.790.0325 sfhs.net
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ALHAMBRA
First Presbyterian School 101 S. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra 626.282.9939 fpsch.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ARCADIA
Arcadia Christian School 1900 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia 626.574.8229 acslions.com
Arcadia College Preparatory 145 E. Duarte Rd., Arcadia 626.576.8868 arcadiaprepschool.org
rroyo Pacific cade y 41 W. Santa Clara St., Arcadia 626.294.0661 arroyopacific.or
Barnhart School 240 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia 626.446.5588 barnhartschool.org
B’Nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.765.9831 bnaisimcha.org
Holy Angels Elementary School 360 Campus Dr., Arcadia 626.447.6312 holyangelsarcadia.net
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SIERRA MADRE
Alverno Heights Academy 200 N. Michillinda Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.3463 alvernoheightsacademy.org
Bethany Christian School 93 N. Baldwin Ave., Suite B, Sierra Madre 626.355.3527 bcslions.org
The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.2410 goodenschool.org
St. Rita Elementary 322 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.6114 st-ritaschool.org
PRIVATE
The Early Education Program 1955 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena 323.341.7768 redesignlearning.org
Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School arfield e. outh asadena 626.799.3105 oneontacoop.com
St. James’ Parish Day School 1325 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena 626.799.6906 stjamesparishdayschool.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SGV AND SURROUNDING Lycée International de Los Angeles - Burbank 1105 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank 818.900.1895 lilaschool.com
Fusion Academy Pasadena 825 Colorado Blvd., Ste. 118, Los Angeles 323.258.2012 usionacademy.com
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SYLMAR
Discovery Cube 11800 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar 818.686-2823 discoverycube.org
PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Advanced College 13180 Paramount Blvd., South Gate 562.408.6969 advancedcollege.edu
Art Center College of Design 1700 Lida St., Pasadena 626.396.2200 artcenter.edu
Brand College 529 Hahn Ave., Ste. 101, Glendale 818.550.0770 brandcollege.edu
California Institute of Technology 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.395.6811 caltec.edu
Central State University of Business and Technology 9251 Garvey Ave., N South El Monte 626.715.8777
Fuller Theological Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena 626.584.5200
Los Angeles College of Music 300 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 626.568.8850 lacm.edu
Platt College 1000 Fremont Ave., Bldg. A9W, Alhambra 626.300.5444 plattcollege.edu
Providence Christian College 464 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 626.696.4000 providencecc.edu
Stanbridge University Alhambra Medical University 2215 W. Mission Rd., Alhambra 866.742.1130 stanbridge.edu
Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714.556.3610 vanguard.edu
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest cultural and intellectual centers in Southern California, welcoming visitors from all over the globe to its world-class library, ne art collection, and themed gardens. Despite celebrating its centennial in 2019, the Huntington is showing no signs of aging and instead is boldly marching into the future with an updated vision.
As part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan for 2020–2025, the Huntington is ushering in a more progressive era of programming and
exhibitions, such as The Hilton Als Series: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, February 15–June 12. Curated by Als, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and New Yorker magazine critic, this exhibition is the nal part of a trilogy series on contemporary female artists and highlights Nigerian-born, Los Angeles–based artist Crosby’s collage-based paintings from “The Beautyful Ones,” the artist’s ongoing series of intimate portraits of Nigerian children, including members of her own family.
Meanwhile, the 130-acre botanical garden grounds have been serving up inspiration for the fashion industry.
Pasadena-bred fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte chose the Huntington’s atrium for their fall 2019 show. Most recently, the Huntington Art Gallery, a grand Beaux Arts mansion, served as the backdrop for Ralph Lauren’s spring 2023 runway show (the designer’s rst on the West Coast), followed by a candlelit dinner overlooking the Rose Garden. John Legend, Diane Keaton, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Af eck, among other celebrity A-listers, attended the event, proving that, like timeless fashion, the Huntington will never go out of style. huntington.org
The Huntington’s evergreen appeal increases as it creates a more global, inclusive community.
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