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JANUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jordan Blaine | jordan.blaine@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Happy 2019! THE NEW YEAR IS ALWAYS A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW OPPOR-

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TUNITY AND NEW GOALS. Whether or not you set resolutions, it still seems to be a time for reflection on the past year and hopes for the year to come. January is our “wellness” issue and is full of stories to inspire and motivate you with your goals, whatever they may be. Wellness is defined as a “quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort.” Wellness emphasizes prevention and prolonging life, which is why this issue not only focuses on physical activities, like Pure Barre and R3BAR, but also nutritional recipes, midlife education from startup Genneve and breakthrough treatments in the medical field like the ones performed at Seattle Regenerative Clinic. Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, recipes and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year. Thanks for reading, Bellevue, and happy New Year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES

18 Superfood Sips Delicious and Nutritious Smoothies to Nourish Yourself in 2019

22 Helping You, Your Body and Your Mind Seattle Regenerative Medicine Center a New Approach to Care

26 What’s Hot in Seattle: The Collective Your Urban Basecamp for the Mind, Body and Soul

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32 Meet You at the Barre! Pure Barre Classes Offer Something for Everyone

DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

22 Healthy Lifestyle 44 Trend Setter 48 Inspired By 52 Lifestyle Calendar 56 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES 1.

Jubilee REACH Festival of Trees This year was the 5th Annual Festival of Trees Under this year’s theme of “Belong” - Festival of Trees brings together Jubilee REACH friends and supporters for a night of celebration, hope, inspiration and impact at the Hyatt Regency for Bellevue's Premiere Christmas Holiday Gala. During the event, professionally decorated, themed trees were auctioned along with other unique items to help fund and support Jubilee REACH services and programs.

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1. Guests at the Festival of Trees gala enjoy the Jubilee REACH photo booth. (photo credit – Patrick West) | 2. Guest Speakers Randi Peterson and Liz Ritz share their professional and personal stories during the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Allen Wong) | 3. Former Jubilee REACH student Nyonza Musinguzi shares his personal story about belonging during the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Allen Wong) | 4. Tree Design Coordinators Sandi Bacic (far left) and Tracy LaBossier (second from left) with their guests at the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Allen Wong | 5. Table Sponsors Claire and Eddy Sumadiwirya (center) with their table guests at the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Allen Wong) | 6. Festival of Trees Gala Honorary Co-Chair and Jubilee REACH Board Member Amy Hedin gives an opening speech while fellow co-chairs Rob McKenna (left) and Kristan | 7. Guests at the Festival of Trees Gala enjoying their time during the reception (photo credit – Shun Takano) | 8. Guests raise their bidder cards during the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Shun Takano) | 9. Greg Foster (second from left) and Deb Thomas (center) lead the Rock, Paper, Scissors game (photo credit – Shun Takano) | 10. Kemper and Betty Freeman on stage during Dessert Frenzy (photo credit – Shun Takano) | 11. Brinette Christine Bobb, Jubilee REACH board member, won a Dessert Frenzy for her table guests (photo credit – Shun Takano) | 12. Parade of Trees on display at Hyatt Regency Bellevue before the Festival of Trees Gala (photo credit – Lois Lee) 12

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GOOD TIMES

Bellevue Wine Walk On Oct. 18, Old Main and the Brazen Group Properties hosted the Bellevue Wine Walk. Winemakers, merchantsÂ and attendees mixed and mingled their way from stop to stop enjoying the east side's best wine!Â

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AROUND TOWN

BELLEVUE RECOGNIZED AS TOP 'DIGITAL CITY' Bellevue recently took first place in the 2018 Digital City Survey after launching technology that counted as a “smart city” dashboard for tracking predictive analytics to prevent pipe failures and transmission of patient information to hospitals from ambulances. "The first-place recognition by the Digital Cities Survey is the culmination of a lot of hard work,” City Manager Brad Miyake said. “It also showcases the collaborative technology efforts across the city and region that have resulted in better, more efficient services for residents and businesses.”

LRE AWARD WINNER: BRAZEN GROUP PROPERTIES Our

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Properties was recently honored with two Luxury Real Estate awards at the Luxury Real Estate Conference in Austin, Texas. The group took home (1) Best Brand Integration given to the member that most creatively and consistently exhibits the Board of Regents and/or Luxury Real Estate brand in conjunction with their own brand and (2) Outstanding Rookie presented to Taylor Brazen Tagge, an agent with less than 5 years of experience in real estate who has exceeded all expectations!

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“The success of our ceremony highlights that inclusion is not just the right thing to do; it also makes good business sense!"

BELLEVUE RANKED NO. 3 BEST CITY FOR SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS Business.org announced the city of Bellevue is the third best city for successful women entrepreneurs! The U.S. has more than 1.6 million femaleowned businesses, and Business.org used data analysts to collect collected data that comprises a mix of five different factors for each metropolitan area, including the percentage of women-owned businesses, the unemployment rate for women, the pay differences between women and men, the number of new businesses per capita and the number of NAWBO chapters. Bellevue ranked 13th for "Women-Owned Business" Ranking, third for "Start-Up" Rank, 19th for "Pay Difference" Rank and 14th for "Women-Unemployment" Rank.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN CHAMBERS

S u p e r f oo d S i p s DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS SMOOTHIES TO NOURISH YOURSELF IN 2019

AS THE NUTRITION AND HORMONE HEALTH COACH OF SO FRESH N SO GREEN, I WITNESS FIRSTHAND HOW TEMPTING IT IS FOR MY CLIENTS TO START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A DRASTIC DIET OR CLEANSE—AND I GET IT. The holidays can be heavy with pie, parties and cocktails. But instead of feeling the pull to diet or detox, I want to reinforce, refocus and remind others how great you can feel when you make the choice to nourish and take care of yourself, not just in January but all year long. Thus rather than depriving yourself of certain foods, try to refocus on adding more nutrients and self-care tactics that will empower you to look and feel your very best. These superfood smoothies are so thick, creamy and delicious they could pass as milkshakes while sneaking in tons of anti-inflammatory and metabolism-boosting ingredients that will reignite your health quickly and effectively.

“BEAT THE JANUARY” BLUES CREAMY PROTEIN SHAKE

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SPICED GINGERSNAP SMOOTHIE

This thick and creamy shake is loaded

This smoothie tastes like a cookie but is rich in

with healthy protein, quality fat and plenty

anti-inflammatory ingredients that will naturally

of fiber to sustain you for hours in between

boost your metabolism (cinnamon), support your

meals or boost your workout sessions. It also

body in cell repair and restoring glowing skin

sneaks in antioxidants from the blueberries

(ginger and turmeric) and elimination (fiber from

and supports liver detoxification with the

the flaxseed and squash).

addition of frozen cauliflower. INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS

» 1 cup almond, cashew or other nut milk

» 1 cup coconut or hemp milk

» 1 scoop clean vanilla protein powder

» 1 cup frozen butternut squash (or pumpkin)

» 3/4 cup frozen blueberries

» 1 small frozen banana

» 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower

» 1 tablespoon almond, cashew or other nut butter

» 1 tablespoon coconut, almond or

» 1 tablespoon flaxseed

cashew butter or 1/4 avocado

» 1 teaspoon vanilla

» 1 tablespoon chia seeds

» 1 teaspoon cinnamon

» 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

» Optional add-ins: 1-2 dates or

» 1 inch ginger, grated and peeled

frozen banana to sweeten; 1 teaspoon ashwagandha to combat stress PRO TIP:

If you like your shakes thinner,

» Optional add-ins: 1-2 dates to sweeten; 1 teaspoon chaga mushroom to boost immunity PRO TIP:

If you like your smoothies thinner, simply

simply add more milk.

add more milk until desired consistency.

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and mix until smooth.

Add all ingredients together in a high-speed blender and mix until smooth.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE CAMILLE PATERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY JAY HENDRICKSON

Helping You, Your Body and Your Mind

SEATTLE REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CENTER A NEW APPROACH TO CARE

DO YOU DREAM OF GETTING AHOLD OF YOUR DOCTOR WITHOUT A PHONE TREE, UNDERSTANDING ALL YOUR OPTIONS, HAVING EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR PROCEDURE TAKEN CARE OF FOR YOU AND FEELING RELAXED WHEN YOU COME IN FOR TREATMENT? You will find this dream come true at Seattle Regenerative Medicine Center. Dr. Rooney, a nationally recognized spine surgeon; and Dr. Hostetter, a nationally recognized anesthesiologist; have joined their skills to create a one-of-a-kind boutique practice focused on you, your body and your mind. SRMC is the only practice in the area offering a surgeon and anesthesiologist working side by side to treat arthritis, spinal stenosis, depression, chronic pain, neurodegenerative disorders and providing Dermafrac. This is not just another doctor’s office with long waiting lines, unhappy front desk people and answers you don’t fully understand. It’s a group of doctors and staff who genuinely care about their patients and want to see the whole person functioning well without surgery whenever possible. At SRMC, you will find personable, passionate, educated and highly trained doctors that desire to give you the best treatments and experience. Dr. Rooney’s surgical expertise started in the military where he was one of the leading doctors in regenerative care using stem cells as a method of healing. Many of his colleagues requested him to work on their own families and loved ones, which he saw as a sign of true trust and skill. "I am always a student, and I want to get an A-plus on every patient I see. I want to be the best provider they ever encounter,” Dr. Rooney says. This perspective shines through everything he does. Dr. Hostetter’s philosophy was shaped by one of her mentors in residency, Christopher Bernard, who told her to “always imagine what it is like from the patient’s perspective. Make that a primary focus of your practice.” This shaped her aspiration to have more time with each patient and hear their needs and desires which eventually led to her opening SRMC. Her favorite treatment SRMC provides is the Ketamine treatment because she says it “is truly life-saving.” Allowing an alternative option for PTSD and severe depressions, this treatment has an 80 percent effectiveness rate. “We believe in innovation and thinking outside the box for medical care," Dr. Hostetter says. “You will have direct access to support in all your healthcare needs,” Dr. Rooney says. 22

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“We want to get our patients back to living the life they love.” –Dr. Hostetter

Stem Cell Therapy for Your Body “We try to avoid surgery whenever possible.” –Dr. Hostetter Advanced stem cell and blood platelet procedures for treating arthritis, orthopedic injuries and other degenerative conditions. Allowing the patient to avoid or put off surgery for longer and recover much quickly so they can get back to the things they love to do. (in short: maintain functionality with decreased pain.)

Ketamine Therapy for Your Mind and Mood “This is one of my favorite things. It is truly life-saving.” –Dr. Hostetter Ketamine has been around since the 1960s but was recently discovered to have great success in returning your life back to what was normal prior to depression. It is a safe procedure and highly effective, with more than 80 percent or more people having rapid results.

Dermafrac for You “To help the body heal itself.” –Dr. Hostetter Dermafrac is a revolutionary skin rejuvenation treatment that uses microneedles to stimulate collagen production and cell renewal.

Surgical Solutions “The system has lost track of what it’s there for: to take care of patients.” –Dr. Rooney When other treatments no longer work, it may be time to look into surgery. Dr. Rooney is a nationally recognized, board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in cervical and lumbar spinal fusions, decompressions and non-operative spine care utilizing regenerative medicine/stem cell therapy.

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RESTORE YOUR LOOK. RESTORE YOUR CONFIDENCE. wi th th e Nort hWest M edic al Aest het ic Le ade r s “Your skin is a reflection of what is going on in your body. When it comes to the anti-aging treatment of skin you have to take a holistic approach and address overall

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MORNING WHEN WORK IS NOT INVOLVED?” Chris Wentlandt asks the Experience Ambassador at The Collective. With their focus on well-rounded health and wellness, Chris and his partners at The Collective want people to operate each day out of their passions effectively and with a focus on community. Alex Mondau, The Collective’s Community Ambassador, showed us around the gorgeous, award-winning designed space, modeled after the Strait of Juan de Fuca, while explaining the collective’s main goals: 01 | To build community: to meet people different than you and bond over shared passions 02 | If good people come together, good things happen. 03 | Have a fun place to meet, hang out and stay. With the gourmet restaurant, incredible workspace and friendly staff, The Collective meets all these goals and more. Two main spaces combined make up this Urban Basecamp. 26

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ARTICLE SUSAN GEORGE | PHOTOGRAPHY YURIY MANCHIK

“WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GET OUT OF BED ON A SATURDAY

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THE COLLECTIVE

(CON TI N U ED)

The first is a Day + Night Bar called High Tide. It’s full of productivity spaces for work, music bungalows for smaller meetings or to try your hand at guitar, counter and table service dining, ping-pong and board games—endless ways to power through your day, whatever it may be. There’s also a stage where local musicians perform and partner with nonprofits to continue engagement with the Seattle community. The second space, adjacent to the restaurant and work area, is where you can enjoy a respite from emails and conference calls at Alpenglow. Here you will find a room full of hanging chairs, lounges, a hammock garden, a rock climbing area and spa-quality showers. The possibilities to explore and engage your mind and body are endless. Want to work out some stress and tension? Spend a midday break on the bouldering wall where you can try different routes on your own, or stop by one of the climbing clinics to help you get the gist. The artist-in-residence lives here, and the space also offers yoga classes, running clubs and evening events such as music and poetry nights. “One member met an investor and a new climbing buddy all in the same place, and that’s exactly what kind of interactions we hoped would happen here," Alex says. The team whose concept was brought to life after years of discussions over ski slopes and beers wanted to take the youthfulness inside of all of us and give it permission to play. The possibilities are endless when it comes to how to spend your time here; allowing you to go from work meetings, strategy sessions and a delicious meal to exercise, meditation and a new friend. Here you can focus not only on work but also a holistic and healthy way to spend your day from start to finish—including massages that become available on Wednesdays to give you that midday boost!

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MEET THE TEAM: CHRIS WENTLANDT - Experience Ambassador ALEX MONDAU - Community Ambassador JUAN GARCIA - Executive Chef CJ NELLIS - Bar Manager ALEX KATZ - Director of Membership SAPANA PATEL - Programming Director STEPH DURYEA - Member Relations 400 Dexter Ave. N, 206.801.0460, Seattle, CollectiveSeattle.com | @collectiveseattle

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Sami Sweeney, Pure Barre owner

PURE BARRE CLASSES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AS THE NEW YEAR GETS UNDERWAY, IT IS A TIME WHEN WE ALL BEGIN TO WALK OUT OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, PARTICULARLY WHEN IT COMES TO FITNESS. With so many options out there, it can be intimidating to wade through all the different workout classes and gyms. If you are new to fitness or starting back up again after a break, you are probably asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” If you’re in the Puget Sound area, Pure Barre should be at the top of your list. In fact, you may already have a friend, or several, who belong to the Pure Barre Washington community that is currently 24,000 members strong. Although physical wellness is the goal, one thing that sets Pure Barre WA apart from other workout classes is the sense of community. Owner Sami Sweeney says her favorite aspect of her job is “building and fostering a community that supports others and teaches people self-love.” 32

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Since opening its doors in 2010, PBWA has gone from offering one class to now offering three types of classes—Classic, Empower

Pur e B a r r e Cl a s s ic

and Reform—to fulfill all of your fitness goals.

This flagship class is where Pure Barre

All three classes are offered at each of the five

began. Using a series of low-impact, isomet-

Puget Sound locations. PBWA also provides

ric movements focused on different areas

complimentary sessions for both Classic and

of your body, alongside a ballet barre and

Reform called “Breaking Down the Barre,"

lightweight equipment, this 50-minute class

which are introductory classes for newcom-

provides a total body workout.

ers; as well as “Intensives,” classes that target

This class is comprised of six segments:

specific areas of the body such as lower body

warm-up, sculpting the arms, toning the

and lifted seat, among others.

thighs, lifting the seat, flattening the abs

“Pure Barre has evolved over the years to

and then a cooldown. Stretching between

become a one-stop shop for holistic physical

segments is an integral part of the workout.

fitness.” —Sami Sweeney, PBWA owner.

The goal for each section is to get your body shaking by the isometric movements. Cue the shaking legs, arms and seats! The Classic class is a great place to start for newcomers to Pure Barre.

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MEET YOU AT THE BARRE!

(CON TI N U ED)

Pur e R efor m

Pur e Empow er

The newest class format of the three, Reform was

This shorter, 45-minute class is the most car-

launched in September 2018. It is inspired by resistance

dio-oriented class of the three. It launched in October

training and simulates all of the movements performed

2017. Empower uses choreographed movements at a

on a Pilates Reformer machine using heavy resistance

fast pace, performed in circuits using platforms, light

bands, sliders and the barre. Reform is music-driven,

ankle weights and free weights to target different

staying true to Pure Barre roots, and is a low-impact

muscle groups simultaneously.

class that focuses on building total body strength by moving to the beat of the music. Reform is like the other Pure Barre classes, following

equipment. You move from the warm-up to working on

a familiar series of exercises. It begins with a warm-up,

arms, thighs, seat and abs, all at a fast pace. Also, there

and then moves on to work on arms, thighs, seat, abs

are two cardio bursts that break up the thigh and seat

and concludes with a cooldown. However, each sec-

and ab work sections. The goal is to get your heart rate

tion has a different twist than the other classes. The

up and burn more calories all while building strength.

warm-up exercises consist of full-body exercises on the floor and utilize the sliders and bands for the rest of the sections, making the small, isometric movements much more focused on balance, strength and coordination. It is a 50-minute class that is designed to be accessible for new and longtime clients alike who looking to add some more toning to their fitness repertoire.

The format of the class is similar to Classic; it starts with a warm-up that is high-energy using some of your

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W h at ’ s Y our Go a l?

Below are a few different recommended

“recipes” of weekly classes from Pure Barre WA Operations Manager Jenny Wyeth: + WEIGHT LOSS: Classic x2 Empower x3, Reform x2, Rest x1. + TONING: Classic x2, Empower x1, Reform x3, Rest x1. + INJURY PREVENTION OR RECOVERY: Classic x4, Empower x1, Reform x1, Rest x1. + MAINTENANCE: Classic x2, Empower x2, Reform x2, Rest x1.

To try out a Pure Barre class, visit PureBarre.com for a full schedule of classes at all five of their locations, and follow them on social media @PureBarreWA for inspiration and updates. You can also stop by any of their studios and talk with owners Brandon and Sami Sweeney, Operations Managers Jenny Wyeth and Hannah Dingle, or any of the team.

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R3BAR Alpha Pro

“The workout is the breakdown. The recovery is where we build

nent, traveling the seven seas, exploring, migrating and discover-

ourselves,” Tim says. "Really big and strong athletes were coming

ing. It’s in our DNA, as history tells us. Enter modern-day culture,

to see me but couldn’t hold a 25-pound weight over their head.”

and most of us have the opposite problem. Not moving our bodies

Loss in mobility, stability and balance is a result of weak

can lead to many of the same problems as overusing. Both the cubi-

intrinsic muscles, and building intrinsic muscles is just as

cle worker and the athlete can experience severe health problems

important as “active recovery” training, something many ath-

when it comes to how they move—or don’t move—their body. Not

letes with a “bigger, faster, stronger” mentality often forget.

to mention, our population is living longer and getting older. We

While R3Bar Alpha Pro is strength-based, it’s not your tradi-

have to take care of our bodies thoughtfully, with intention and with

tional resistance, bodybuilding method. It’s not aesthetic train-

intelligence. we have to train smarter, not harder. The goal: keep

ing or an “Arnold Schwarzenegger” bodybuilding. The strength

moving, at an optimal level, for a longer period of time. Finding that

training is found in mobility and balance, which are not primary

sweet spot to optimize our health, and the way we move is key.

movers. R3Bar Alpha Pro targets the weak links in your intrinsic

Enter R3Bar Alpha Pro, a tool created to inspire you to

chain and builds stability and overall movement.

rethink training and get more in tune with your body and its

Ultimately, R3Bar Alpha Pro preserves and repairs joints while

moving patterns. Tim Manson, who conceptualized it out of a

improving mobility. When our bodies are weak intrinsically, we, in

necessity, was a high-level athlete who found himself expe-

turn, have weak balance and weak leverage, which often leads to

riencing injury after injury. He was almost disabled after four

injuries. This happens in athletes but also happens due to aging and

knee surgeries and one hip replacement. As one of the first

inactivity, which is why this tool and workout can provide the same

sports performance trainers in our region who has worked with

benefit for a child, senior citizen and professional athlete.

athletes for more than 20 years, Tim was used to seeing athletes have many of the same problems he experienced.

“A 70-year-old woman and Lebron James can feel the same benefit from this workout,” Tim says.

After his own injuries, he created R3Bar Alpha Pro as a way to

R3Bar Alpha Pro is for 13- to 70-year-olds and can help the

bring him back to full functionality. The tool helped unwind his inju-

average person function better for longer, by not overtraining

ries and chronic pain and soon had Tim competing at his highest

and by building foundational strength. For injured athletes, Tim

level again. Tim claims that he now “moves better than folks half

says training with R3Bar Alpha Pro can help them play an extra

his age.” From his own success with injury recovery, Tim used his

3 to 5 years. Tim does not claim that he can help prevent all

invention on his personal clients for the next eight years, and he was

injuries, but he certainly reduces them.

repeatedly asked by his athletes and colleagues to get this product

After a workout, expect to feel more fluid, healthy and tuned

to the market. And that’s exactly what he did in January 2018, with

in. With a stronger mind-body connection, with new muscles

the goal of saving lives, careers and bringing people’s bodies back

turned on and turned off, you’ll discover increased coordination,

to a level of performance they never thought could be.

mobility and movement. R3Bar Alpha Pro is portable and comes

So why does R3Bar Alpha Pro work? The thought behind it

with different band strengths for beginners and intermediate lev-

starts with a deeper awareness of your body and its movement

els. It’s light and easy to travel with and can be used pretty much

patterns, tuning into posture awareness and body alignment and

anywhere. It is made up of two pieces that detach and comes

focusing on foundational strength and intrinsic recovery.

with a portable messenger bag.

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R3Bar Alpha Pro STANDING DYNAMIC FRONT SQUAT TO OVERHEAD PUSH-PRESS 1, 2, 3

Stand with both feet slightly wider than shoulder length apart. With overhand grip, thumbs around R3Bar Alpha Pro chest level. Dynamically front squat to overhead push press, ( 0 to 40 repetitions - This Closed Chain Multiple Joint Exercise trains and reinforces proper Pelvic Lumbar Hip Squat Mobility and Mechanics and will reduce propensity for acute and/or chronic injury due to lack of strength and deficient movement patterns. 6

R3Bar Alpha Pro SUPINE LYING ISOMETRIC OVERHEAD BENT KNEE MARCH 4, 5, 6

Lie Supine with R3Bar Alpha Pro Overhead Isometrically. Dorsiflex feet and begin bent knee march, (10 to 40 repetitions). This Postural Stabilization Exercise reinforces proper Core Lumbar Stabilization and the Adductor Groin Activation necessary to leverage and mobilize the hips. Proper stabilization of the lumbar spine and mobilization of the hip will improve overall mobility and lower the probability for acute and/or chronic injury.

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Tim created R3Bar Alpha Pro to get our bodies moving and functioning just as they were originally designed to be. And although inspired by his experience as an athlete, don’t let that turn you off from trying it. Tim's definition of an athlete is allencompassing. He says an athlete is “...being comfortable in the state of discomfort. Maximizing yourself and your confidence until it’s so high you can share it with others while allowing others to be comfortable to open up and share their gifts with you.” Isn’t something we all can aspire to? R3Bar Alpha Pro is one way of getting us there. For more training information, visit R3BARtraining.com.

Tim Manson, R3BAR Alpha Pro founder

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Thriving in Midlife HUNDREDS OF WOMEN GATHER AT BASTYR TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR MENOPAUSAL HEALTH VIBRANT. SEXY. POWERFUL. That’s what most women in their 40s,

Barr encouraged participants to “get naked” and let their skin reveal

50s, 60s and beyond truly are, but if you say “midlife woman,” or—heaven

secrets about their internal and external health; nutritionist Nicole

forbid—“menopausal woman,” that’s probably not the image that comes

Negron spoke on the intersection of hormones and diet, and genne-

to mind. Jill Angelo, CEO of genneve, is out to correct that picture in your

ve’s own Director of Health and OB Hospitalist at Swedish Women’s

mind’s eye. genneve (pronounced gen-ev) is helping women have an

Health, ob/gyn Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, shed a little light where

easier menopause by connecting them with health care education, prac-

the sun doesn’t usually shine: on vaginal health and sexual function.

titioners and products via an innovative digital health solution.

Obviously, not all the conversation was on symptom relief; estro-

When women arrive at Genneve.com, they’re invited to take gen-

gen loss can affect the rest of a woman’s life through increased risk

neve’s ob/gyn-created menopause assessment to get a clearer picture

of heart disease, dementia and osteoporosis. So, much of the M

of where they are in the menopause transition. From that, they receive

event focused on relieving symptoms now and laying the ground-

information and resources tailored to their particular experience and set

work for a healthy, vibrant future.

of symptoms. And they’re given the opportunity to sign up with that unicorn of health care practitioners: a menopause specialist. “There’s already a shortage of ob/gyns in the United States, and those who remain are usually much more focused on the reproductive years of a woman’s life," Jill says. "The shortage is already a real problem for women in rural areas, and it’s predicted to get much worse. Our telehealth offering fills that access gap by providing not just health care, but health care focused on the menopausal woman, given by experts who can help her understand and manage the

”We’re not stopping with menopause. It’s

”We’r e not stopping with menopause. It’s just the beginning to the second half of a woman’s life. We’r e preparing women now as they go through this

just the beginning to the second half of a woman’s life. We’re preparing women now as they go through this hormonal transition for long-term health concerns,” Jill says. Why give up most of a Saturday to hear about hot flashes, insomnia and Alzheimer’s risk? Because while many of us live in blissful ignorance about menopause, women in the throes of it are really suffering. Brain fog

hormonal transition for long-term health

makes it hard to concentrate at work; hair

concerns.” –Jill Angelo, CEO of genneve

woman’s self-confidence to the core; vaginal

changes happening in her body.”

loss, weight gain and incontinence shake a dryness and loss of libido affect intimacy and drive a wedge between couples.

One way of connecting women and experts is through local events, like one genneve held recently at Bastyr University.

And we don’t talk about it. Women’s bodies—particularly aging women’s bodies—are still

“The M event” was the first-ever local women’s health event targeted

taboo in our culture. As a result, women suffer in silence, often

entirely at women maturing into menopause, and it brought together

unaware that the weird things they’re experiencing are caused by the

some of the foremost experts on women’s midlife health," she says.

fluctuating hormones of perimenopause that can start years before

The 300-plus in-person and online participants heard from Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist at Weill Cornell Medical College who is in the vanguard of research on women, estrogen and Alzheimer’s risk. Attendees learned about the very real dangers of heart disease

they buy their last box of tampons. Jill carefully curated the M event not only to provide the best experts and innovations in women’s midlife health but also to jumpstart a long overdue conversation.

post-menopausal women face and how to lessen that risk from

“At genneve, we joke that menopause is the world’s ‘worst-kept secret.’

Dr. Sarah Speck, a renowned cardiologist and medical director at

Half the population goes through it; 6,000 women enter menopause

Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Arianna Staruch, dean of the

every day in the U.S. alone," Jill says. "And yet, so many of those women

School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr, spoke on complementary

are lacking the basic knowledge and medical care they need to thrive

remedies and the power of proper nutrition. Dermatologist Dr. Keira

during this time and be ready for the years ahead. We’re fixing that.”

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WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS, KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-CHANGING INFORMATION THAT’S OUT THERE CAN BE DIFFICULT. “This one move will change your legs forever;” “You’ll never eat these foods again after you read this story;” or, our favorite, “A glass of wine a day can help you live longer.” When you’re busy juggling the latest workout app craze or cleaning out your refrigerator only to find out a week later that those items are good for you again, it can get overwhelming. So, when you want a break from it all but don’t want to give up feeling sporty, take the trends from your yoga mat to your closet instead and stock up on athleisure wear. As the stylists at Trunk Club, a Nordstrom Company, put it, athleisure isn’t necessarily about working out—it’s designed for a lifestyle. Incorporating chic, comfy silhouettes with sporty pieces gets you through the day with a fashionable vibe you’ll want to sport—no pun intended—on the regular! For more style tips and to get your own trunk today, visit TrunkClub.com.

B A SI C U P G R A D E If a fuss-free outfit is what youâ€™re looking for, keep it simple! The Trunk Club stylists recommend faux-leather leggings and a scoop-hem tank as an easy way to take the essentials up a notch. Finish off your look with a lightweight jacket, a baseball cap and a backpack with unique detailing for just the right amount of edge.

E A SE D U P If youâ€™re looking to reflect your laid-back outlook but need to appear put-together, consider pairing a sporty logo tank with cropped wide-leg pants. Pro tip: Keep your outfit fresh with pieces in a cool, earth-tone color palette, and then bring it all together with trendy accessories with unique detailing.

BOLD COMFORT Your favorite athletic pieces, like sports bras, can be repurposed by wearing them under a sheer, oversized tunic. Be mindful of your proportions, though. Avoid frumpiness by pairing it with fitted joggers, and complete the look with a stand-out bag and sneakers.

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Start with a basic tee, joggers and a branded baseball cap. Everything else is embellishment.

NUMBER TWO

Stay on-trend with a pair of joggers in an interesting print, and layer on a sporty bomber to incorporate a

NUMBER THREE

Take an outfit from the couch to the bar with unique accessories. A backpack in a standout color will draw the eye to an unexpected place.

NUMBER FOUR

It canâ€™t be emphasized enough how much a cool sneaker can addâ€” always have a pair in a neutral tone, but go crazy and collect them in as many colors as you want.

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K EE P I T C O OL

different texture.

INSPIRED BY

THE

TALKING COMPETITION, FAMILY AND LIFE WITH A CROSSFIT LEGEND

ROAD

ABOUT 80 MILES EAST OF NASHVILLE, AMONG THE

Or, it could be the man of the hour himself—whose name

WINDING ROADS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE,

appears throughout his home of Cookeville, from the road that

BETWEEN A BRICK HOUSE AND AN OLD RED BARN,

was named after him (though his dad may joke otherwise) to the

THERE’S A GRAVEL ROAD. It’s easy to miss in the expanse

city limits signs proudly displaying his accomplishment as the

of rolling hills that, in the fall, are colored in leaves of fiery

four-time Fittest Man on Earth: CrossFit legend Rich Froning.

reds, yellows and oranges seemingly from the sunset of a

If you know anything about competitive CrossFit, you

dream. And good luck picking the right one—the rural area

know Rich Froning. You know that he won four back-to-

full of history and a picture of the South is chock-full of them.

back individual CrossFit Games championships from 2011 to

But when you manage to find it and make it just far

2014. You likely know that he won the worldwide Open three

enough up the hill that you feel like you should turn around,

consecutive years. And, if you’ve caught Froning: The Fittest

you’ll be there—though, it’s a toss-up of who you’ll be

Man in History, the 2015 documentary, you’ve intimately fol-

greeted by first.

lowed his uncertain path to a fourth-straight CrossFit Games

It could be Mat Fraser, the three-time CrossFit Games Champion and reigning individual champ, heading home from a morning workout.

championship as a husband and new father. But what you can’t truly know until you’ve met Rich, who was raised just up the hill from where he and his

It could be Tia-Clair Toomey, the Queensland, Australia,

wife, Hillary, currently live just outside of Cookeville, is

native and two-year reigning CrossFit Games Individual

the pure humility and hospitality the Michigan-born,

Women Champion, doing a sled push on the outer side of

Southern-raised lifelong athlete—who has since traded

the property’s custom-built barn gym.

in competing individually for family time and lower-pres-

It could be Gilligan, the 7-year-old black lab; or Gipper, the

sure team competitions—exudes.

4-year-old Goldendoodle; you can find frolicking around the

In 2010, Rich hit rock bottom, quite literally, with a

picturesque landscape (but whatever you do, Mat warns—

second-place showing in the CrossFit Games. Unable to

laughing, but serious—do not throw the golf ball or rock

complete the formidable rope climb, Rich fell—a moment

Gipper is carrying, or else you’ll be indebted to him for all the

he’ll say marked a pivotal turning point in his professional

games of fetch until the end of time).

career and served as an eye-opening metaphor to his life.

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

Photo by Kelsey Hawkins Photography

“I wasn’t willing to sacrifice being a dad.” “My major downfall was falling off the rope and trying to fig-

“Stepping away from the individual side, that had to happen.

ure out who I was and what I was doing this for,” Rich says over

When I was in individual, I was so fixated on competing at the

the sound of weights dropping through his CrossFit Mayhem

highest level—which you have to be to be the best in the world

team’s midday workout. “It really brought my faith back into

at anything,” Rich says. “There was no balance in my life, and I

perspective and showed me that CrossFit isn’t what defines

saw that. When we were going to have Lakelyn, I was like, ‘you

me—it’s Christ and my faith. And that’s why I got the tattoo

know what, either my fitness and me competing at that level

Galatians 6:14—it really put everything into perspective.”

is going to have to give or me being a dad.’ I wasn’t willing to

In the midst of preparing for his 2014 competition, Rich became

sacrifice being a dad.”

a father for the first time when he and Hillary adopted their now

Rich and Hillary now have three adopted children: Lakelyn;

4-year-old daughter, Lakelyn—an event that had a large impact

Trice, whose full name is Richard III; and Harper Violet,

on his decision to remove himself from individual competition.

Lakelyn’s biological sister.

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“[Having Lakelyn] was a complete 180, and now every time I have a kid it switches in a different direction—in a good direction,” he continues. “My mindset 100 percent switched when we had Lakelyn. And when we had Trice. And then a third time when we had Violet—in good directions. It’s made me more well-rounded. Balance is hard; to be the best at anything, you can’t really be balanced. Now I’m trying to be the best father and husband I can be. It’s a good challenge; it’s fun.” Rich found some of that seemingly unattainable balance through his transition team competitions, which have allowed him more of an opportunity to think about training while he’s training and to not think about training while he isn’t. “I get to be present in my life,” he says. “[In individual], even when I was doing other things, I was still thinking about what I needed to do, what I was missing out on. “Competing as an individual for me, I got burnt out,” he continues. “It’s been fun the last couple of years to be able to compete with a team. You push harder when you know somebody else is counting on you, and seeing how hard they push and what they sacrifice makes you want to do the same for them.” Outside of the gym, Rich now spends much of his time using his experience as a CrossFit champion and exercise science degree from Tennessee Tech creating online programming for his gym, CrossFit Mayhem, which is located on Rich Froning Way.

“Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year somebody else wins...I enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want to be known as a good husband, a good father.” Among them are Mayhem Compete, a program for those beginning to take competition seriously or who want to take their fitness to the next level; Mayhem Masters, a program for competitive athletes ages 35-70; What’s Rich Doing, a program offering exactly what Rich is doing every day; Mayhem 60, a complete 60-minute workout for anyone with a garage gym; and M30, a short 30-minute workout designed for someone who wants to work out at home or travels with no access to equipment. Looking toward the future, Rich is in pursuit of moving forward. “Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year somebody else wins so it’s always different,” Rich says. “I enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want to be known as a good husband, a good father. Moving forward [is important] for sure—not getting caught up in one thing that’s stuck—you’ve got to always be thinking about what’s next and what [you] need to do to grow as a person.” For more information about CrossFit Mayhem, access to Rich’s online programs or the opportunity to train alongside him in Cookeville, visit CrossFitMayhem.com. January 2019 | Bellevue Lifestyle

1-13 BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN ICE RINK Bellevue Downtown Park

JANUARY

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Skate and celebrate at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience, at Bellevue Downtown Park. Presented

by Alaska Mileage Plan, this beloved all-ages winter tradition is the perfect memory-making activity for

family and friends. Rain, shine or snow, stop on by to the all-weather sheltered, covered festive rink.

JAN 3 - FEB 3 CISCO HOME WINTER SALE Cisco Home

Stop by Cisco Home starting Jan. 3 for the annual

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3, 10, 17, 24, 31 PRESSED Suite

You're invited to a unique and exciting new night on the East Side! PRESSED is an all-vinyl night with some of the best DJs in the Northwest playing vinyl records from the past 50 years! Come enjoy great drink specials as well as great food from 8 p.m. to midnight every Thursday!

4 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Matthews Winery

Rain City Time Machine is the Puget Sound's premier cover band, playing danceable hits from the Beatles to Bruno Mars. All music performed live, no click track, no backing tracks. No cover charge and wines are available by the glass and bottle. Bring your friends!

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JANUARY

10 WINTER WILDLANDS: BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL

Bellevue Botanical Garden Auditorium

A celebration of winter sports and human-powered backcountry adventure, recreation and advocacy/ stewardship. Produced each year as a celebratory backcountry community event by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the 14th Annual Backcountry Film Festival film lineup is full of snowy, cinematic adventure sure to inspire both the local backcountry and general communities.

11 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Matthews Winery

Bring your friends and enjoy a great start to your weekend with the lively sounds of Eastsiders band as they play your favorite songs that will get you out on the dance floor. Bring your friends AND there is no cover charge. Wine is available by the glass and bottle.

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Join lifestyle educator Vonnie and nurse practitioner Annie from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the new year with a new you! Space is limited, so please call 425.272.9007 to reserve you and a plus one's spot! Come as you are and leave a newer you!

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JANUARY

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Celebrate the amazing contributions

to the engineering industry at the 52nd Annual Engineering Excellence

Awards on Jan. 18. Many innovative projects will compete among the very best design firms have to offer,

a testament to Washington’s leading engineers. This program recognizes

the efforts of design professionals and their clients, putting these outstanding projects center stage.

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TO GET THE LATEST ON COSMETIC BEAUTY TRENDS, BELLEVUE LIFESTYLE SAT DOWN WITH DR. STEPHEN O’CONNELL, OF SERENITY REJUVENATION CENTER, BELLEVUE’S TOP MEDSPA FOR ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS. Dr. O'Connell is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. His practice offers a wide range of treatments such as body sculpting, hormone therapy, weight loss and wellness treatments to ward off the signs of aging. They also offer enhancement treatments using dermal fillers, BOTOX, skin rejuvenation procedures, laser hair removal or nonsurgical body sculpting. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR REDUCING THE SIGNS OF AGING AND REJUVENATE THE SKIN TO IMPROVE ONE’S APPEARANCE

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