Alpharetta, GA January 2020

JANUARY 2020

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A fresh new decade

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Happy new year, friends, WHAT DOES WELLNESS MEAN TO YOU? Salads, sit-ups, CBD and sleep? Meditation and meat-free meals?

While my fellow magazine editors splash out their trends for 2020 in their January issues, may I jump on the media bandwagon and toss out an idea?

I am going to try to push for more balance in the new year.

Yes, I’ll add crunches and yoga. But, I won’t cut my consumption of buttery croissants from Evergreen Butcher + Bakery in my neighborhood. I want to increase the time

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Kaylee Mitchell LAYOUT DESIGNER

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I spend on community-building projects at my church, but I won’t give up evenings watching The Crown with my husband, parked on the sofa for hours.

World-renown plastic surgeon, Dr. Miles Graivier has built a successful practice here (The Graivier Center), making time for research and work with accident victims and cancer patients. And, he reserves weekends for his family, taking over the kitchen to cook brunch or make a big salad. Read more about his wellness plan in this issue and enjoy this recipe.

Dr. Graivier’s Caesar For dressing: + 2/3 cup oil + 1 inch squeeze of anchovy paste + 1 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon pepper + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce + 2 teaspoon dijon mustard + 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice + 2-4 teaspoons chopped garlic

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Mix and toss with romaine lettuce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and croutons.

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FEATURES 14 Wellness is a Way of Life Meet Dr. Miles Graivier, founder The Graivier Center.

24 Meet Dr. Challa A wellness doctor for all ages.

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28 Peering into Lapeer Seafood and style in Alpharetta.

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The Graivier Center Celebrates The Graivier Center hosted its 12th annual Evening of Beauty last month featuring exclusive Hydrafacial and Vivace Micro-needling demonstrations, special pricing, and even a little Prosecco. Many new connections were made, and great relationships were fostered.

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Wellness is a Way o f L i f e SUE G. COLLINS: YOU STUDIED MEDICINE IN HOUSTON, HERE IN ATLANTA AND LA. ARE THERE ANY FITNESS OR WELLNESS HABITS YOU HAVE CARRIED WITH YOU THROUGH THE YEARS? DR. MILES GRAIVIER: I have been active my entire life and continue to use regular exercise to maintain my health and fitness. I set aside time to work out at least once and usually twice a week with a combination of weight training and aerobic conditioning. I have shifted my focus to do more core strengthening and enjoy mountain biking with my son and even stationary Peloton conditioning. This has allowed me to continue to snow ski, wakesurf, wakeboard and allowed me to continue to play open division flag football into my early 50s as well as open division competitive softball. It also allowed me to do five days of Heli-Skiing which was a big challenge for conditioning.

SGC: YOU HAVE A SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE IN THE ALPHARETTA AREA FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO ENJOY NATURE NEARBY? MG: The Greenway, Big Trees Forest Preserve in Sandy Springs and Sope Creek. We additionally love to hike in the North Georgia Mountains, especially some of the waterfalls surrounding Lake Burton.

SGC: YOUR PRACTICE OFFERS SURGICAL, NON-SURGICAL AND MED SPA SERVICES AND TREATMENTS THAT MAKE CLIENTS FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES. WHAT ARE A FEW TREATMENTS OUR READERS SHOULD CONSIDER FOR THEIR NEW YEAR? MG: Some of the new and popular treatments include the HydraFacial which is a wonderful hydrating facial treatment that is both relaxing and feels and looks good immediately. It hydrates the skin and leaves your skin looking brighter and even plumper.

We additionally really like the Vivace Bipolar Radiofrequency

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platelets, which generate a large amount of rejuvenative cells, can

including degenerative arthritis, in skin conditions previously with

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poor treatment options, in hair growth, and even in “finishing”

dled into the skin for an additional amount of skin rejuvenation and

breast reconstruction.

plumping. Use of platelet-rich plasma has also been very successful with hair growth as we combine this with natural oral supplements and light therapy to thicken and make the hair follicles healthier so they grow a significant amount.

SGC: Do you get any downtime?

MG: I really strive to create a healthy work-life balance. My weekends are almost always spent with family. While my wife does most of the cooking in the house, I am the breakfast guy

SGC: YOU WORK WITH ACCIDENT VICTIMS, CANCER

and on weekends I really enjoy making the brunches. I often

PATIENTS AND THOSE WITH PHYSICAL DEFORMITIES –

make crepes, French toast or apple cinnamon puff pancakes.

CHARTING A PLAN FOR THEIR RECONSTRUCTIVE HEALING

Sometimes I will add some bacon into the puff pancake or waf-

AND RECOVERY.

fle itself for a nice combination of savory and sweet. My go-to

MG: I am really advancing in the rejuvenative space and using

recipe, however, is Cajun barbecue shrimp which I learned and

the patient’s own tissue and processing their own fat into different

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The lush grounds at the Inn at Willow Grove in Virginia's Wine Country. The Scibal family lovingly restored the 1770s plantation as a gorgeous boutique hotel, restaurant, spa and romantic event space.

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Carefully curated art throughout the Inn's Vintage Restaurant and Pub.

The Barbour family preserved this priceless landscape in pastoral farming from the middle of the 18th Century. Now, winemaker Luca Paschina is the winemaker.

My college roommate, up to her usual antics. The Inn's layout and amenities works for girlfriend weekends, romantic breaks and groups.

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TRYING TO EAT HEALTHY CAN BE A REAL CHALLENGE WHEN DINING OUT, BUT WE FOUND IT EASY AT THE NEW ALPHARETTA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LAPEER. Inspired by the coast, this pretty spot creates an elevated beach feel with contemporary decor, serving fresh seafood.

The menu is carefully curated and staff will quickly accommodate any food allergies at the table. The chef prepares each dish with care, some requiring several days’ attention to achieve the depth of flavors he desires. The butternut squash soup simmers for more than two days, and the hot sauce fermented in-house is a 7-month process.

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From the PEI Mussels to the Steelhead Trout atop root veggies, healthier options are easy to spot on the menu. None of the dishes are smothered in sauces so seafood remains the star. Find pork, hanger steak, and pasta dishes on the menu too.

In addition to an extensive wine menu, Lapeer’s bar features 100 varieties of mezcal, the smoky Mexican spirit distilled from the agave plant.

We had the pleasure of experiencing the butternut squash soup, poured table-side over fresh crab salad. Snapper was served with one of my favorite vegetables, roasted fennel.

And to finish the night, the house-made sorbet - fresh lime and butternut squash sorbet atop crumbled graham crackers. It was tangy and refreshing, key lime pie without the calories.

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4 MEET THE ARTIST KAREN DRESSLER

Alpharetta Branch Library

Karen Dressler is an artist who works in art restoration and resides in Alpharetta. Born and raised in Georgia, Karen is inspired by local animals and landscapes. Although she works in a variety of mediums, Karen finds herself drawn to painting with acrylic and watercolors.

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Discovery Days Kids Club! Enjoy crafts, activities, animal encounters,

walks on the nature trail and so much more each Wednesday in the Village

Green at Halcyon. Parent or guardian

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must stay with each child during the program. Every Wednesday

9 3-MILE RUN

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Be a part of a weekly group run.

Plan to arrive early, start promptly

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New Year’s wishes from Dr. Golsen and her team!

tance in the coming weeks.

11 GEORGIA STREET ROD ASSOCIATION'S MUSEUM VISIT AND MEETING 1870 McFarland Parkway

Business Meeting will start promptly at 11:00 AM at Gateway Classic Cars.

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THE WEDDING SHOW - ATLANTA Hotel at Avalon

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16 THE POST OFFICES OF ALPHARETTA AND OLD MILTON COUNTY Mansell House & Gardens

In the 1800s post offices were more than just places to distribute mail.

They were where community members socialized and shared local gossip. Often the post offices were located in stores or in the living rooms of prominent citizens. Connie Mashburn, Mike Buchanan, Barbara Latham and Ed Malowney discuss the early post offices in Alpharetta and Milton County. AOMCHS.org

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WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever your mood is this time of year, there’s still an activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and will give

NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE

you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.

HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress and sharpening attention + concentration.

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There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release mood-boosting endorphins.

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Relax one body part at a time, one muscle at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.

If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.

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FEELING STRESSED

can help to ease anxiety

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A regular yoga practice

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