Alpharetta, GA January 2022

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Happy New Year, Friends

January 2022 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Do you love our new cover design as much as we do?

Our parent company, Lifestyle Publications, is now City Lifestyle. So, you'll see Alpharetta City Lifestyle magazine gracing your mailboxes from now on! While print continues to drive our business, our digital platform at CityLifestyle.com is flourishing. Just see how we've grown. This cover from five years ago celebrated the then-new Jekyll Brewing Co. My, how we've all grown!

And, you knew I was going to ask about your resolutions! I mean, it's a new year and this is amnesty month. We can forget about last year's lost opportunities and snafus and jump into a fresh new year, a wide-open frontier. I'm perfectly happy to lose last year's baggage and start a healthier new year, chock full of hopes and dreams.

Our book editor Rhiannon Johnson suggested two good books to give (or receive) this month to help. Rhiannon has been writing for us since we launched!

I Didn't Do the Thing Today, Letting Go of Productivity Guilt By Madeleine Dore is the inspiring call to take productivity off its pedestal.

We love that! She says that by dismantling our comparison to others, aspirational routines, and the unrealistic notions of what can be done in a day, we can finally embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life. I'll have what she's having!

Enjoy this issue, find inspiration and let me know what you think of the new page designs!

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

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12 Be A Healthier You In 2022

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Our Town

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Culinary Creations

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Self Care

Shumeka Hill can help find your healthy weight.

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18 Team Work is Her Dream Work Zumba for all, says Erika Cotton.

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26 Keeping It Real

High school coaches lead by example, staying healthy and focused.

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1: The Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and Milton First Responders Foundation raised $80,000 for First Responders. 2: The staff of LifeHope Healing Medspa celebrate one year of healthy business. 3: Dr. Kevin Lie, Lisa Thibault, Karyn Slovin at LifeHope Healing Medspa’s anniversary party

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Nike comes to Alpharetta Nike just launched Nike by Alpharetta. Opening two Live stores (a second at Ponce City Market) back-to-back in the Atlanta market allows Nike to continue to shape the marketplace of the future, by creating two digitally-enabled brickand-mortar stores that reflect the tastes of the neighborhood through different assortments. From consumer insights, Nike knows the Alpharetta consumer gravitates towards performance and running products.

Dino Safari in Alpharetta Dinosaurs are taking over Alpharetta... at Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure at North Point Mall. Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 30 giant moving dinosaurs in a walk-thru safari at Dino Safari, a dino adventure for the whole family. Families can get up-close and personal with fascinating prehistoric creatures, from the mighty T. rex to the giant Spinosaurus, while you learn how dinosaurs evolved over time, where they lived, and much more!

New Tea in Town There’s something “real good” brewing in Alpharetta. Beverage experts behind Portfolio Beverages, Inc. have officially launched their premier line of functionally infused teas, Real Good Tea™. Formulated with all-natural ingredients including botanicals, vitamins, and high-quality hemp extract, Real Good Tea provides the perfect blend of taste and function. These functional beverages are proudly created, developed, and manufactured by Alpharetta locals who are passionate about helping people achieve optimal health. RealGoodTea.com

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Find A Healthier You In 2022

Will you stick to your weight loss New Years’ resolution this year?

Shumeka Hill can help.

ARTICLE BY MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY WAYNE ALBRIGHT Shumeka Hill owns the Wellness IV Spa and Medical Weight Loss Center in Johns Creek. She graduated from Emory University's School of Medicine and is board-certified in aesthetics, medical weight loss, and obesity medicine. She is passionate about helping clients get the results they desire. Unlike other weight loss specialists, she doesn’t simply focus on the number on the scale.

Believing every person is unique, Ms. Hill eschews the one-size-fits-all weight loss programs. She tailors her strategies to each individual and focuses on total wellness. Using lab work, weekly meetings, counseling, and weigh-ins, she works with clients to maintain the agreed-upon plan. In over 15 years of obesity management and disease prevention, she has helped hundreds of people live happier, healthier, and lighter lives.

We sat down with Ms. Hill to learn more about what makes her and Wellness IV Spa so special.

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AL: HOW IS YOUR PROGRAM DIFFERENT THAN OTHER WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS? SH: A lot of other programs give the same thing to everyone. It's not individualized. I look at each client as a unique person. There could be specific reasons for weight gain that aren’t readily apparent. For each client, I perform weekly body analysis checks. I don't focus on the scale or BMI chart. I focus on the percentage of fat each person has and where they are holding it. After all, muscle weighs more than fat. The scale doesn't know what it’s weighing. It’s more important to look at the content of the weight and address any major issues of what a person eats.

AL: WHO SHOULD CONSIDER YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM? SH: Anyone who has struggled with weight loss should come here. I see clients who have 10 to 30 pounds to lose as well as those who have over 100 pounds of extra weight. My clients are seeking personalized attention and overall body wellness that lasts.

AL: HOW DOES IV NUTRIENT THERAPY HELP OVERALL WELLNESS? SH: In addition to weight loss programs, I also offer IV nutrient therapy. This includes providing clients with water-soluble vitamins intravenously for overall wellness. They get 100% bioavailability of the vitamins as opposed to taking them by mouth. IV nutrient therapy works well to reduce fatigue, insomnia, vitamin

deficiency, anemia and inflammation. It can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, A1c, and lipid levels while increasing energy and making your skin glow.

AL: WHY IS THIS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET STARTED? SH: It's ALWAYS the right time to get started! You should focus on your health all year round. However, since we have the holidays at the end of the year and people are indulging in rich food and drinks, it’s typical to gain weight. January is a good month for weight loss because it can fix bad habits from the holidays before the pounds keep piling on. Plus, the new year is a great time to make new choices. I want to help people make 2022 their healthiest year yet.

AL: WHY IS ALPHARETTA A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? SH: I'm originally from Chicago, but moved to Metro Atlanta three years ago after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Chicago's constant cold intensified my pain and I knew that the milder Georgia weather I experienced as a student at Emory would be better. I soon discovered Alpharetta, an area packed with personality, and decided it was the perfect place to open up my first brick-and-mortar location. It’s far enough from the city that it’s quaint, but close enough that I can be downtown in less than 30 minutes.

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Erika Cotton does not take NO for an answer.

When a little voice (and finance crunches) discouraged her from getting her Zumba teaching certification in 2015, she powered through to finish and also earned her Athletics and Fitness Association of America certification to be able to teach at her home gym, Life Time Alpharetta When COVID threatened to shut down the Zumba classes she was teaching, she launched a YouTube channel and filled it with classes for her followers and friends.

And, when gyms were open again, but students weren’t comfortable with indoor workouts, she held classes at Alpharetta’s Brooke Street Park.

“Gene Briski, one of my Zumba besties, suggested the new downtown park. We had about 15 people show up for that class, which grew into a series.

It felt so good to dance together again, to connect, to catch up and most importantly to give them a space to relax and forget all their troubles for one hour,” says Erika, a pre-k teacher and now Zumba instructor originally from Lima, Peru.

"I did a class for my other peeps who were not ready to come indoors yet. I led separate groups so we could stay safely distant. I wanted to share this with my friends who were also instructors, so they could experience the joy and rush of positive energy this class brought to me; and they could stay motivated at their gym classes,” says Erika. “So I started inviting them to be my guest at the park. Every class was just amazing.”

Erika then met Anna Virgo from City of Alpharetta, who invited her to join Alpharetta’s Free Fitness Program, leading Zumba in the Park every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The class grew so much over the weeks, sometimes with more than 70 people in some of the classes. “People always had the brightest smiles and friendly attitude, and always came ready to have fun,” says Erika.

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In June 2021, the class was moved from Brooke Street Park to Wills Park, after neighbors surrounding the park filed noise complaints, Erika says. “We were a little sad to leave our first home and felt it wasn’t fair, but we gave it a try. I was very worried that the disappointment about having to change locations would affect the energy, the attendance and ultimately vanish the class. So we tried our hardest to make the parking lot as functional, cozy and welcoming as possible."

Gene Briski built a stage so people could see the instructors from anywhere and he set up sound gear. Erika handled decorations, class planning, marketing and coordination with the city. It was a successful transition. “Little did we know, our new home ended up being a much better dance floor. It was surrounded by trees that gave us the perfect shade from the sun and a refreshing breeze. Apparently, it also gave us more exposure, because the class continued to grow and grow,” explains Erika.

She is constantly impressed with the growth of the Zumba family, an inclusive, friendly and energetic crew.

“I couldn’t have done all this alone. Everyone is an important piece of the puzzle. Everyone is needed. Every one is WELCOME to be part of it. This is what Zumba is about. It’s a fun workout while building a community that shares the same passion for dance and moves to the same beat, even though we all come from different parts of the world.”

While the park series ended in November as days grew colder, you can join Erika’s class at Life Time Alpharetta, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

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THREE LOCAL MEDICAL EXPERTS SHARE THEIR DAYS ARTICLE BY ALPHARETTA CITY LIFESTYLE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

We asked these three doctors about how they get to know their patients, what tools or trends they are excited about for 2022 and how they stay fueled and sharp for their days in the office.

Connecting with patients: I always ask about their hobbies, interests, or where they are traveling from? How has hair loss impacted your life? What are your expectations for treatment?

New in 2022? We are excited about hair transplant procedures that can be concealed so that nobody knows you had a procedure done.

Staying fueled: Avocado toast, KIND Bar, coffee

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I am excited to announce and promote what I think the 2022 trend will be for beauty: a truly holistic approach to skin health!

Connecting with patients: When was the last time when you felt good? How is your illness impacting your life and your energy?

What do you do to ‘’stop’’ your brain and relax even for a second?

New in 2022: I am excited to announce and promote what I think the 2022 trend will be for beauty: a truly holistic approach to skin health! Naturally enhancing your beauty, rehabbing your skin from within by balancing hormones, vitamins, gut-liver health and using intelligent, noninvasive yet powerful facial devices is the way to go!

Staying fueled: Breakfast: boiled eggs with a piece of cheese and few almonds; late morning snack: a handful of nuts, a cup of coffee with MCT oil or grass-fed butter, a fruit; late afternoon pick me up: a shake, hummus, nuts.

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Dr. Kevin Lie

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Connecting with patients: There’s always a story with everything - a past, a present, and a future. Our journey with our patients always begins with their history or past. When it comes to aesthetics, I like to find out about their past treatments or experiences. Then, where they are and finally, where they want to be. The future is a place of uncertainty and patients can be unsure of their results and outcomes. That’s why our multidisciplinary team has the ability to provide multiple treatment plans from multiple perspectives and disciplines to match and deliver realistic, durable, and desired results.

New in 2022: Sometimes, standard medicine will only offer medications, hormones, or surgeries that have diminishing long-term results or have undesirable side effects or recovery. It has been my passion throughout my career to advocate for my patients and provide individualized care that fits with their philosophies and lifestyles. That’s where my specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology has excelled and made its impact over the last few decades.

VIR is the most technologically advanced medical specialty, using advanced imaging to guide wires and catheters through blood vessels or probes into internal organs to treat many disease states including targeted therapies for many cancers. Most of the minimally invasive procedures that I perform are done without anesthesia using only “twilight” sedation and performed in an outpatient same-day setting.

Staying fueled: Vegan Chocolate Coconut PROBAR and 40-ounce Mangofest smoothie.

Boom and yummy!

It has been my passion throughout my career to advocate for my patients and provide individualized care that fits with their philosophies and lifestyles.

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High school coaches lead by example, staying healthy and focused

Holly is inspired by her athletes

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POWER SNACKING Before a meet, I will eat toast with almond butter and drink an iced coffee. Runners are encouraged to eat toast as well before a meet. For school lunch, runners are recommended to incorporate protein into their meals. To be a strong runner, fueling your body properly is essential.

POWER SNACKING Actually, I eat very little on game days. I’m usually too focused (and nervous) to eat before a game. If I do eat it’s usually something light like fruit or trail mix.

Mathematics educator, Head Women’s Cross Country Coach, Alpharetta High School

PRACTICE AND REPEAT In-season we have morning practice Monday and Friday and afternoon practice Tuesday—Thursday. This schedule allows runners to acclimate to the heat. Typically, we run workouts twice a week and focus on mileage on other days.

The cross country meets occur most Saturday mornings during the season.

AROUND TOWN Smoothie King, off Old Milton Parkway, generously provided smoothies to runners through the summer and fall too! I enjoy grabbing breakfast from the Nest Café in downtown Alpharetta.

DIGGING DEEP My runners are motivated during training by their desire to be faster and stronger in their next race. They are always seeking improvement, whether it is a time or mental aspect.

Seeing them achieve their goals and being a part of their development as a runner and adolescent makes me stay positive. As a coach, I believe it is easy to stay positive when you see how much of an impact you are making in the kids’ lives.

It is an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to coach the runners, and I am always so proud of them.

Varsity Coach Girls Lacrosse and Varsity Girls Flag Football, Alpharetta High School Director of the Georgia Outlaws travel lacrosse program

PRACTICE AND REPEAT In the high school season, we practice every day after school for two hours. A typical week also includes two games. The regular season has 18 games. We begin practicing in late January and typically finish up in mid-May.

AROUND TOWN My wife and I typically go to downtown Alpharetta (Coalition or Smokejack BBQ ) or occasionally to Avalon (Marlowe’s Tavern or Antico).

DIGGING DEEP Working with teens can be challenging. I try to tell them that coming to practices after school ought to be the best two hours of their day (it is for me). You can forget school work, drama, family or home life issues and come out, compete and work with teammates to get better. It can be an escape from the everyday pressures that teenagers face (way more pressure than I had when I was their age). We want to compete hard and do our best to win, but there are a ton of life lessons that can come with being part of a team. We gain as much from the losses as we do from the wins. Motivation is different for each kid and it’s my job to try to tap into that to maximize their potential. I stay positive by celebrating the success of our team. Success extends way beyond the scoreboard or the win/loss standings. I’ve had the great fortune to coach some incredible young ladies. As the father of a young daughter, they’re helping me to know how to navigate the world of a teenager, when my daughter gets to be that age.

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new year’s resolutions: stress less and read more!

Learn to let go of productivity guilt and get lost in the pages of a book.

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I Didn’t Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt

by Madeleine Dore Do you struggle to complete a never-ending daily list of tasks? Wondering how other people seemed to have it all figured out, Madeleine Dore spent five years interviewing people she admired to uncover their secrets for being more productive, successful, and prolific. She learned there isn’t a perfect recipe for getting things done. The ideal routine that maximizes every minute of the day is a myth, and constantly holding ourselves to unattainable daily standards is simply exhausting us. Dore encourages us to stop comparing ourselves to others, to become more realistic about our expectations, and overcome our constant worry about wasted time. Letting go of your productivity guilt and embracing the unexpected creative moments that each day brings can broaden your definition of a day well spent, bringing deep connection and fulfillment.

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We understand why you have dry eye, and we know exactly what to do about it. No drops and no prescriptions. Using the latest technology, our board certified ophthalmologist will fix the problem and get you making your own tears again.

Come See Us at Center For Dry Eye Atlanta

Grand Opening 11459 Johns Creek Parkway, #150, Duluth, GA 404-7-DRY-EYE CenterforDryEyeAtlanta.com

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2685 Peachtree Parkway Suite 320 Suwanee GA 30024

CUSTOM HOME RENOVATIONS & NEW CONSTRUCTION Over 30 years experience

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.

JANUARY 1ST

Dino Safari…

A Walk Thru Adventure

NO RT H P O I NT MA L L , 1 0 0 0 NO RT H P O I NT C I R C L E Dinosaurs are taking over Alpharetta! Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 30 giant moving dinosaurs in a walk-thru safari on a globetrotting expedition at Dino Safari. Dino Safari features fossils, a Sauropod Slide, Dig Pit, interactive games, cutting-edge research, and many varieties of advanced animatronic dinosaurs. Through the end of the month. DinoSafari.com

Give Your Neighbors

Outdoor Envy «

VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS

any project Save $500 off of $10,000+*

*Mention this ad to receive discount. Contract must be signed by 2/28/21.

Decks •Patios •Pergolas •Fire Features •Sunrooms •Covered Porches

JANUARY 1ST

Avalon On Ice

AVA LO N, 4 0 0 AVA LO N B LV D. Skate on Avalon’s Rockefeller Center inspired ice skating rink in The Plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Hours vary by day of the week and school holidays. Ticket admission is required. Through the end of the month. ExperienceAvalon.com JANUARY 3 R D

Festivals of Speed: Avalon C O M P L I M E N TA RY D E S I G N C O N S U LTAT I O N

Virtual Consultations Available

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AVA LON A motorsports display showcases the world’s most exotic cars, motorcycles & luxury brands, placed for display on the elegant boulevards at AVALON. Both vintage and contemporary vehicles of all makes and models will be featured.

Guests will enjoy a wide variety of culinary offerings from local restaurants, fine wines & spirits, awards, jazz. Supporting Children's Health Care of Atlanta.

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doing dentistry differently

no fears, no tears, and all smiles!

Where each child receives personalized care based on his or her individual needs. Dr. Monica specializes in caring for infants, children, teens, adolescents and special needs children.

CONSERVATIVE, GENTLE, MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH PARENTS WELCOME BACK DURING TREATMENT DOCTOR OWNED PRACTICE

CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S NEXT VISIT!

FREE

CHILD’S SONICARE for the First 5 New Patient Families that call and mention our ad in Alpharetta Lifestyle!

Dr. Monica Sharma

(470) 695-9939 tinytoothpediatricdentistry.com

Cumming Location: 983 Peachtree Parkway, Suite A, Cumming, GA NEW Milton Location: 12220 Birmingham Hwy, Bldg 50. Milton, GA We have implemented all American Dental Association and CDC disinfection protocols and guidelines to insure the safety of our patients, families and staff. To further minimize exposure, now scheduling one family at a time.

Ring in the New Year W I T H YO U R D R E A M O U T D O O R O A S I S !

New Year Special!

ASK ABOUT OUR $5000 OFFER WHEN BOOKING YOUR CONSULTATION!

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.

JANUARY 13TH

Coffee & Commerce - State of the Chamber

P H AS E E V E NTS , 1 21 5 0 MORRI S R D. | 8 :0 0 A M Breakfast and networking at 8:00 a.m. with a presentation from 8:30 9:30 a.m. Includes a light breakfast provided this month by Chick-fil-A Avalon.

Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 JANUARY 15TH

Dream Big! Vision Book Workshop with Ashley King

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A L P H A R E T TA A RTS C E NT E R | 1 2:0 0 P M Ashley King with Get It Done Publishing, will be leading the "Dream Big Vision Book Workshop," where youth will define their dreams and plan what it takes to fulfill them through creative writing and imagery. From the Alpharetta Arts Center’s illustrator's exhibit. Some of Ashley's books include Hidden Figures, A Voice Named Aretha, and Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice. Alpharetta.ga.us JANUARY 17TH

Small Works of Art

AVA LO N 5 0 0 0 & 6 0 0 0 B U S I N E S S O F F I C E B UI L DL I NG S | 9 :00 A M Incredible artists bring their one-ofa-kind art to the Avalon community four times a year. You’ll find original artworks of different mediums and sizes. All of the art is for sale and several artists also take commissioned work. Alpha Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization, proudly fostering local visual artists to show their work.

New Year,, New Options Let’s get started.

Photo Credit

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Elle Wood

Elle Wood

We look forward to being a part of your self- care journey.

M EN T I O N L I FE S T Y L E M AG A ZI N E A N D R EC EI V E $10 0 O FF YO U R N E X T:

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