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Happy New Year from Cullman City Lifestyle!

January 2024 PUBLISHER

Missy Gurley | missy.gurley@citylifestyle.com E D I TO R I AL C O O R D I N ATO R

Wendy Sack | wendy.sack@citylifestyle.com

Dear readers, As we enter in a new year, I find myself reflecting on the journey we've shared together so far. In the spirit of renewal, I wanted to reach out and extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. Let’s start off the new year on a good note, with the promise of a fresh start and the opportunity to prioritize our health and wellness. Cullman, with its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community, provides a unique backdrop for our pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. This year, let's collectively embrace resolutions that foster well-being and strengthen our community bonds. Whether it's exploring the scenic trails that wind through our city or discovering local markets offering fresh, wholesome produce, Cullman offers a wealth of resources to support our health and wellness journeys. Consider making small, sustainable changes – perhaps dedicating time each week to outdoor activities, connecting with local wellness programs or simply taking moments for mindful reflection amid the beauty of our surroundings. This month, we are sharing stories of inspiration, practical health tips and features on businesses and individuals contributing to the well-being of our community. Together, let's build the foundation to a journey of health and wellness. Check out our features on My Cullman Doctor, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, Infusion Wellness & SPA and financial advisor Katie E. Brown. Thank you for being an integral part of our community and for allowing our publication to be a companion on your journey. I look forward to navigating the paths of the new year together, discovering the stories that unfold and championing health and wellness in the heart of Alabama. Wishing you a joyous and prosperous New Year! Sincerely,

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28 New year, new primary health care My Cullman Doctor is city’s first direct primary care clinic

Treat yourself to a spa day! Discover By Grace Beauty & Wellness

Focus on financial health Q&A with Katie E. Brown

Peaceful wellness

Step into Infusion Wellness & SPA

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Whitney Cheatham is the owner of Infusion Wellness & SPA, the first clinic in Cullman specializing in IV therapy.

Lifestyle Letter

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Family Care HEALTH + WELLNESS

Spa Day HEALTH + WELLNESS

Money Matters FINANCE + LEGAL SERVICES

Healthy Lifestyle HEALTH + WELLNESS

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1: Matthew Sapp and Whitney Cheatham at the Infusion Wellness & SPA ribbon cutting event 2: The ribbon cutting event at Infusion Wellness & SPA had a wonderful turnout! 3: Owner Whitney Cheatham’s family joined her at the ribbon cutting. 4: Infusion Wellness & SPA ribbon cutting event 5: Jen Murphree captured this amazing photo at the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration! 6: What a fun day celebrating our local veterans! 7: Helicopter rides were available and looked like so much fun!

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8: Sips n Strokes Owner Emily Bussman and her sons enjoyed a day at Christkindlmarkt. 9: Charlie Thornton and Woods enjoying the Cullman Christkindlmarkt! Thank you for tagging us! 10: Cullman had its very first carousel at Christkindlmarkt! Sponsored by Traditions Bank. 11: Another first was the ice skating rink sponsored by Traditions Bank. It was fun for everyone! 12: The Man Cave Market’s jungle room is full of beautiful plants. 13: Cullman’s Christmas pyramid is the tallest in the United States. 14: Halle Patterson and Alexis Jones of Platform at Cullman Christkindlmarkt

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15: So beautiful and so much fun! Thank you Traditions Bank! 16: A breathtaking fall sunset in Cullman County 17: Professional ice skaters at the Christkindlmarkt 18: Lavish Boutique had so many amazing things to choose from 19: Representatives from Cullman Savings Bank at Karma’s Coffee House’s second location - Karma’s Express 20: Ice skating in Cullman! So awesome! Sponsored by Traditions Bank. 21: Behind the scenes: Cydni Robertson takes My Cullman Doctor photos.

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22: Behind the scenes: Cydni Robertson takes Katie E. Brown’s photos. 23: Werner’s Trading Company is so festive! Check out its outdoor grill area. 24: Ace, the cutest greeter at Werner’s Trading Company, is always so happy to see you.

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The Man Cave Market Brothers Chris and Pat Thompson are game changers in the world of plants. When you enter The Man Cave Market in Vinemont, you realize this is not your normal nursery. What started as their man cave has been transformed into a plant oasis - from beautiful greenery, plants, flowers and fountains - they have everything you could possibly want or need. www.themancavemarket.net

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Donna Richter Interiors Our mission is to create beautiful, liveable spaces that meet our client's aesthetic, functional and economic goals. Our perspective is respect for traditional, historical architecture coupled with an appreciation of the playfulness and freshness of modern design. Learn more and check out a gallery of our work at www.interiorsbydonnarichter.com.

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Visit Cullman Discover the enchanting blend of small-town allure and dynamic attractions in Cullman, Alabama. Established in 1873 by German refugee John G. Cullmann, Cullman has secured its status as one of the nation’s top three micropolitan cities, lauded by Site Selection Magazine. Bloomberg Businessweek further celebrates it as the Best Place to Raise Children. Cullman promises an abundance of family friendly experiences to delight all. Find out about local attractions, events, dining, shopping and lodging at www.visitcullman.com.

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Lauren Estes Fitness Lauren Estes Fitness LLC is a beginner-friendly HIIT-style fitness facility in Cullman. Group fitness classes include HIIT2Fit, Booty By Lauren (BBL), CyclePath and Tabata Turn Up. Estes offers one-on-one and group personal training sessions - specifically strength training workout sessions to fit individuals’ needs. She also offers nutritional guidance and meal planning, youth strength and speed training, online training and coaching and bodybuilding prep coaching. Visit LaurenEstesfit on Instagram or Facebook for more information! Photography by Katie Harris A Beautiful Life Photography

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It’s a brand new year, and with it comes a renewed focus on diet, exercise and other self-care goals. This is the time of year when many people look at ways to improve their health, evaluating everything from what they’re eating to local gym options and even health care providers. If you’re in the market for a new primary care doctor, one option is My Cullman Doctor. “My Cullman Doctor is Cullman’s first direct primary care clinic, locally owned and operated by Dr. Justin Rushing, MD,” said Marketing and Business Manager Julia Rushing. “Our patients pay a membership fee, and can then access a full range of primary care services as needed, without paying a co-pay or billing insurance. Unlimited visits, hour-long appointment slots and your doctor’s cell phone number are all included. It’s VIP health care without the VIP price tag.” According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the direct primary care model gives family physicians a meaningful alternative to feefor-service insurance billing, typically by charging patients a monthly, quarterly or annual fee. “We work for our patients, not insurance companies. This means we are able to provide longer appointment slots, flexibility and unprecedented access to your doctor. We don’t bring patients in unnecessarily, make patients fill out pointless insurance questionnaires or run tests just because insurance tells us to,” said Rushing. “We strive to give all of our patients a VIP experience - listening to what they have to say and treating each patient as an individual person, not just a chart.” She said new patients can expect the practice to feel different. “We’re focused on building lasting relationships with our patients and getting to know them as

people, not just charts. At their first appointment, Dr. Rushing will personally meet them at the door and bring them back. We pride ourselves on our patients spending less time in the waiting room and more time with their doctor,” she said. “Dr. Rushing takes the time to listen and get to the root of patients’ problems. He’s also more accessible than your average doctor. Patients get his cell phone number and can text him with questions or concerns any time of day. He’s also able to personally follow up and treat patients via telehealth, saving them time and money.” Many people have questions about membership and insurance, said Rushing. “One question we get is does our membership replace your insurance. It does and it doesn’t. It covers all primary care needs - things you would normally go to the doctor or urgent care for. We also offer wholesale pricing for labs and discounted imaging, medication and specialty services through our relationships with community partners,” she explained. “Our membership doesn’t cover things like hospital stays and surgery, so we recommend our patients have some sort of insurance that covers those large emergency expenses. High-deductible, catastrophic and health-share plans are typically good options to pair with a direct primary care membership, although we are able to provide a fantastic value to those with more traditional plans as well.” My Cullman Doctor can also partner with small businesses to give their employees health care benefits, Rushing said. “We can help business owners compete for the best talent by offering comprehensive, affordable primary care benefits packages.” www.mycullmandoctor.com

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You’ve come through the busy holiday season, and winter months are settling in (for a short while - come on, it’s Alabama!) It’s a perfect time to treat yourself to a reset – a spa day – to kick off 2024! By Grace Beauty & Wellness is owned by Kayra Everett and Jen Woodard. “Our business venture started a couple of years ago through joking conversations. We have always been obsessed with anything beauty and aesthetics. We both went through some hard life changes in 2020 and 2021. Jen lost her mom and I lost my dad,” said Everett. “Shortly after that it just seemed like God kept opening doors for us to make this happen. We are so excited to help people build their self-confidence and give them that boost so they can be the best version of themselves. Our mission is to empower our clients to improve their overall health and wellness. We want to help them feel just as beautiful on the outside as God made them on the inside. We want to demonstrate the love of Christ by providing an encouraging, uplifting and compassionate environment where all feel welcome, and blessed when they leave.” By Grace offers everything from facials, chemical peels, micro-needling, micro-blading, brow laminations, and tints, lash lifts and tints, and a blow dry bar that is just wash, dry and style. “Our most popular services are our body/facial sculpting treatments and our urinary incontinence treatment,” Everett explained. “Emsella is the only FDA-approved device for urinary incontinence treatment. It uses electromagnetic impulses to contract the pelvic floor. The contractions are called ‘supramaximal’ because they are not possible to achieve

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“We want to help them feel just as beautiful on the outside as God made them on the inside.” on your own. In under 30 minutes, the pelvic floor is contracted 11,000 times," she said. “The results have already been life-changing for so many since this can be such a debilitating problem. It is approved for men and women." She continued, “Emsculpt Neo is a body sculpting treatment that is FDA-approved for 10 different parts of the body. It uses two different mechanisms to simultaneously contract muscle tissue for growth and heats fat cells up to cause programmed cell death. With Emsculpt Neo you can lose up to 30% of subcutaneous fat tissue, and it is also the only treatment in the world that also targets visceral fat, which is the dangerous fat around the organs that can cause major health issues. Muscle growth is an average of up to 25%. By the end of one Neo session, the muscle is contracted 20,000 times. For example, if you are treating the abdomen that would be equivalent to 20,000 crunches! This is the treatment used to tackle those

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stubborn pockets of fat you just can’t get rid of no matter how much weight you lose, or those areas you work out daily and still can’t get that muscle definition you are looking for.” By Grace’s facial sculpting treatment, Emface, has been branded a “non-surgical facelift,” without the need for needles, surgery or anesthesia. Said Everett, “This treatment uses the same two mechanisms as Neo except in the face. The connective tissue in the face is connected to the skin unlike any other part of the body. As years go by the connective tissue gets weak and starts to ‘sag’ or ‘droop.’ Emface contracts that tissue 75,000 times in each session. Radiofrequency is a type of heat that is used to stimulate collagen and elastin production which are the two key skin enzymes that make us look youthful. We can’t stop aging, but this treatment reverses the clock! It’s also an amazing preventative skin treatment for the younger population. If you need some lift and volume to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, but want to avoid an invasive procedure, this is for you!” www.bygracebeautyandwellness.com

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financial health Q&A WITH KATIE E. BROWN When you're crafting your New Year's resolutions, don't forget to consider improving your financial health.

Katie E. Brown Katie E. Brown began her career with Edward Jones in December 2019, becoming the firm's first female financial advisor in Cullman. Serving the Cullman area as a financial advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor has provided a direct path to helping community members implement financial strategies to work toward the achievement of their goals.

CCL: WHEN YOU CONSIDER FITNESS AND BLEND THAT WITH FINANCE, THE TERM FINANCIAL FITNESS COMES TO MIND. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU?

KB: Getting in shape is something we all want to do, but we limit that often to our physical appearance. When we expand the term "fitness" to encompass our health and mental well-being, we must also consider our finances, families and our faith. To me, financial fitness is not only getting in shape, but also implementing strategies that help one stay in shape. Having tools, resources and a trusted professional available is important to keep people from making bad decisions that ultimately lead to poor financial health.

CCL: WHAT STEPS WOULD YOU TAKE TO BEGIN GETTING FINANCIALLY FIT? Katie E. Brown

KB: Budget, emergency savings and insurance! We cannot achieve our financial goals without knowing what we

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are currently bringing in and spending. By considering your current spending habits, you can look to see where trimming the fat may be necessary. Once you have a grasp on your monthly expenses, ensure there is a savings amount set aside that will cover these expenses in unfortunate situations. Job layoffs, unexpected home maintenance and vehicle troubles can deter us from our goals if we do not have the savings to cover them. It's also important to further protect a strategy by evaluating insurance needs and implementing a plan. The unfortunate loss of a loved one - a spouse or a child can really destroy a family not only emotionally, but financially, too. Protecting those you love and your financial strategy with insurance can be a game changer for all affected. I help to make this happen.

CCL: WHAT MIGHT BE SOMETHING INTIMIDATING ABOUT FINANCIAL FITNESS?

KB: There are so many terms and rules when it comes to money. One wrong step and not only might the financial future be compromised, but a negative tax implication or estate consideration could be affected or overlooked. We also have more access to investments than ever before. Everyone has become an "expert" and it can be hard to know who to follow and trust. I try to make investing easier by meeting you where you are, educating you on the next steps and building a professional team around you that can include me, an accountant and an attorney.

CCL: WHAT IS THE GREATEST LESSON YOU'VE LEARNED ABOUT FINANCES?

KB: Absolutely save something for later! My great-grandfather always gave my brother and me peppermints when we would visit him in Morris, Alabama. He gave us at least two, telling us that one was to be saved for later. That stuck with me, and I follow that guidance to this day.

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“My great-grandfather always gave my brother and me peppermints when we would visit him in Morris, Alabama. He gave us at least two, telling us that one was to be saved for later. That stuck with me, and I follow that guidance to this day.”

Katie plays such a large role in our community. She is an ambassador for the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.

Katie E. Brown

The second lesson was that of compounding interest. It's a gamechanger! The sooner you start investing, the harder the money can work for you. Your money earns money which then all earns money, which then goes on to earn even more money. It may sound boring, but it's truly powerful stuff!

CCL: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO BE A FINANCIAL ADVISOR?

KB: I had a wonderful opportunity to combine my financial interest and will to serve others. When we educate those in our society about money, we can change lives! To create generational wealth is one thing, but what good is it if we do not first create generational financial literacy? I aim to serve people in a way that they feel empowered by their financial strategies, have knowledge of why they are following the plan we set in place and are excited about how those simple steps can be life-changing for them and the generations to come. www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/katie-brown

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Peaceful WELLNESS STEP INTO INFUSION WELLNESS & SPA

Whitney Cheatham, owner

Stay healthy this year with hydration Infusion Wellness & SPA has many IV options.

Pure tranquility can be achieved in Infusion’s salt room.

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Every room is relaxing.

Check out the dry bar at Glowing Tan & Beauty Bar.

There are many benefits from cold plunge therapy.

Glowing Tan & Beauty Bar has state-of-the-art tanning technology.

Fire cupping is available at Infusion Wellness & SPA.

nfusion Wellness & SPA is the first clinic in Cullman specializing in IV therapy, along with various other wellness services. Owner Whitney Cheatham is a registered nurse, nutritional coach and cosmetologist (she also owns Glowing Tan & Beauty Bar). “In 2022, I saw the potential for growth in Cullman and decided it was the right time to open Infusion Wellness & SPA,” said Cheatham. “We provide quality services to the community in a peaceful environment.” Apart from IV therapy, the spa’s services include weight loss management, Styku body scans with nutrition coaching, cold

plunge sessions with hot tub options, aesthetics, massage therapy, halotherapy and Botox parties. “We offer a unique and personalized approach to wellness,” said Cheatham. “Our approach to wellness also includes nutrition coaching and lifestyle consultations, as well as access to our on-site spa facility.” Visiting a new spa can be a bit daunting, especially for someone who is not familiar with the environment, but Cheatham said newcomers need not be nervous when stepping through her doors. “We understand that visiting a new spa can be a bit daunting. At Infusion

Wellness & SPA, we strive to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable,” she said. “Our friendly staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and help you find the perfect treatment for you!” The new year is the perfect time to start taking better care of your health and well-being. “With the start of a new year comes a sense of renewal and freshness, allowing you to make new goals and resolutions to focus on your physical, mental and emotional health,” said Cheatham. “New Year's resolutions are a great way to set yourself up for success in the coming months and prioritize taking care of yourself.”

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Hearty Vegetable Soup A yummy bowl of vegetable soup

A perfect bowl of soup for a chilly January day What’s better than soup on a cold day?

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2 tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 5 baby carrots, chopped 1 cup finely chopped celery 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes 60 oz. vegetable broth 3 medium potatoes, diced 1 cup green beans, chopped 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 cup frozen sweet corn 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

directions: Step 1. Preheat heavy soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Step 2. Add yellow onions and carrots and saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked. Step 3. Add celery, canned tomatoes (with juice), broth, potatoes, green beans, salt and pepper. Step 4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Step 5. When the vegetables are tender, add corn and green onion. Season with salt to taste and simmer for another 5-8 minutes. Step 6. Remove from heat and serve warm with a side of homemade cornbread.

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