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I love offering Hydrafacial because it’s an incredible facial suitable for almost all skin types! First time clients love a Hydrafacial because of how drastically different their skin looks and feels immediately afterwards. Regular Hydrafacial clients love it because of how it maintains their skin health and pairs so well with the other targeted corrective treatments we do at Refresh such as IPL and Moxie! I love that this industry is booming right now both with client interest and ever changing scientific discoveries. We strive to offer the most up to date modalities, ideas, and techniques at Refresh and take pride in that!
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Refresh Medical Spa is Expanding! We are thrilled to share exciting news with you! In 2024, Refresh Medical Spa is relocating and we want to express an immense gratitude for the support from our clients that helped to make this happen! Your trust and loyalty have been the driving force behind our growth, and we are genuinely thankful for the opportunity to serve you. Our expanded space will not only accommodate more clients but also allow us to introduce a broader range of treatment options, ensuring an even more comprehensive experience. We are eager to continue growing alongside you and are committed to providing the exceptional care and personalized service you've come to expect from Refresh MedSpa. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. We can't wait to share the enhanced space and offerings with you soon!
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Sonni Elliott MD, owner and board-certified adult psychiatrist for Sunrise Psychiatry Inc., grew up in the Kansas City area and has always been interested in people, science and medicine. “I grew up around amazing physicians and saw their impact on others' physical and emotional lives. I attended Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans for undergraduate studies, graduating with honors in biology and a minor in chemistry,” she explained. “While attending medical school at Saint Louis University I fell in love with neurology, psychiatry and its interface with medicine. There I learned the intricacies of the mind, body and spirit and how behavior and emotion are oftentimes seen in various medical diagnoses.” She specialized in psychiatry and attended a fouryear residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, where she honed her skills as a psychiatrist and discovered transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at the time of FDA approval in 2008 as a safe treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. In 2010 she returned to Kansas City to work as an attending psychiatrist in various hospital systems and provided mental health treatment in several capacities in inpatient and outpatient settings. “I've used various modalities of treatment, including psychotherapy and psychiatric medications which have limitations in different situations. I have also been lucky enough to engage with patients who received TMS since 2010 and kept that treatment option in my mind to be able to offer to people in the future,” she continued. After a brief time away, she returned right before COVID hit and opened her own telemedicine practice. She developed her plan for a TMS clinic as COVID rates declined and the idea of a physical, psychiatric practice became appropriate.
She confirmed that TMS is a safe, noninvasive process that uses low level magnetic energy to target areas of the brain affected by Major Depressive Disorder. The magnetic field causes the brain to release more naturally occurring signals that help stabilize areas in the brain affected by depression. Treatments are approximately 18 minutes per day, M-F for approximately six weeks followed by a few additional treatments to decrease down. Response and recovery rates are higher than medications and TMS is covered by most commercial, Federal and state insurance. There is no sedation involved and people are able to go about their day without any wait time following treatments. “I hope to have a positive impact on people's lives. Throughout my training I've been lucky enough to learn that along with providing top notch care my goal is to treat every single person as I would want my family to be treated,” she expressed. “I have a strong team composed of extremely knowledgeable staff who walk interested persons through understanding TMS. This includes navigating insurance for TMS coverage, engaging with psychotherapists, medical care providers and executing the daily TMS treatments. I provide oversight and medical visits during the treatment course as well.” As she stated, these safe, nurturing, personal experiences help lift people up and target their depression in a way that makes them feel less impacted by the disease and hopefully find remission. Their office is conveniently located at College and Metcalf, 2 blocks south of I-435 and Metcalf, at 6900 College Blvd Ste 740 Overland Park, Ks 66211. For more information call 913-333-0448 or visit www.sunrisepsychkc.com.
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You know by now Kansas City is a Midwest sports mecca, but little did you know that one of our best-kept secrets takes place at an indoor ice hockey arena and offers a wealth of unique crowd experiences inclusive for the whole family! Meet the Mavericks and their incredibly talented team on and off the ice.
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Believe it or not, the Mavericks have been a nationally competing team for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 4 or so years ago that many of us began hearing more about this hidden gem of a professional sports experience. And there’s good reason for that: For Lamar Hunt Jr, sports is a family business, so when the opportunity arose for him to purchase and spearhead our city’s professional hockey team, the timing could not have aligned better with Kansas City’s exceptional sports mania developing. Kansas City is getting thrust into the spotlight thanks to the Chiefs’ Superbowl wins, Travis Kelce, the NFL Draft, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the first women’s professional soccer stadium set to open in the spring. We are graced with a lot of sports teams for our market size. Lamar and his team of professionals, including son-in-law and Chief Operating Officer James Arkell, insert their family into everything they do. They are solely focused on bringing the best experience you can have with your family for a very reasonable price. But here’s the best part about adding the Mavericks into your family sports sphere; you don’t actually have to be a hockey fan to enjoy what you’re doing at the arena, because more than anything, it’s about the fan interaction that is incomparable. Everything that comes with a game day experience adds up quickly: This includes free and adjacent parking at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, the ticket prices are extremely reasonable, the food and craft beer scene are on point, the team store is plentiful, Mac, the mascot, is a total crowd pleaser, and
They are solely focused on bringing the best experience you can have with your family for a very reasonable price. the environment is clean and appropriate for kids of all ages. Plus, there are multiple opportunities for you to be involved as part of a game day experience. From Chucka-Puck competitions to on-ice “pickle” races, people also get pulled from the crowd to participate in the fun amidst the energizing soundtrack of overhead songs. CONTINUED >
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The players love autographed signings for their fans. Many don’t realize the impressive profiles of our hockey players with many coming from Ivy League backgrounds and are heavily involved in connecting with schools and charitable organizations. They are an intentionally accessible team, which is huge in the eyes of their much younger fans. What also makes the hockey game experience unique is its intimate environment of 6000 seats, which means there’s a good seat no matter where you are. The enclosed ice rink offers a kind of chill in the air that hits differently than a fierce outdoor winter fandom experience. Coming from one of the most famous sports families in the world, Lamar Hunt Jr.’s passions lie not only in professional sports entrepreneurship, but in the ability to create a place heavily focused on family entertainment and giving back to the community. In every Mavericks hockey game, you’ll find a charitable component. Once a month there is a featured charitable partner, examples including January as military appreciation month and February spotlighting first responders. With it comes a specialty hockey jersey created for purchase with the proceeds going back to that charity.
Premium seating is a hidden gem for families to share. For the cost, there is nothing in town that competes with the all-in ticket price and amenities included in the Suite Packages and Ice Box Lounges. For example, when purchasing a suite, the birthday guy or gal gets to experience the ice firsthand during intermission. It’s part of the best-kept secret in the Mavericks game day offerings. One of the things that most people don’t realize is Kansas City is a wonderful hub not only for charitable giving, but for groups that are working to make the world more inclusive for individuals with special needs. James Arkell’s passion both stems from personal experience, as well as his understanding of the enormous opportunity this city has to give these children, like his son Michael, a seat at the table no matter where they are. With a brand new sensory room, families can find relief, relaxation, and excitement on game days. The room provides neurological tools and amenities that were designed intentionally alongside sponsor Children’s Mercy and by families with children with different levels of acuity. James and the team wanted to provide meaningful assistance, accessibility, and convenience for the simple needs parents want and need for their children. Another fun benefit? They also invested in adaptive sleds for the kids to also participate in skating on the ice! So join us in supporting and cheering on Kansas City’s professional hockey team and Proud ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken and Coachella Valley Firebirds by reserving your family’s single or season tickets, and be sure to give someone in your life the Premium Seating experience! Website: kcmavericks.com/ Instagram: @kcmavericks Facebook: kcmaverickshockey JANUARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/J OH N S O N C O UN T Y
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The New Year is filled with endless goals to become your healthiest self and a Kansas City woman-owned business continues to gain attention by pushing
in their day to day life with less pain and stiffness,” explained Harrick. As people age, their mobility is impacted and Harrick wanted to be
clients to reach new wellness heights. Stretch Zone in Overland Park was launched by Kelly Harrick in June of 2019 in Lenexa, Kansas. With her husband and business manager Scott by her side, the dynamic duo has expanded their business to six locations across the Kansas City metro. They say the program’s model is what makes it popular and appealing to the health community because it focuses on stretching and flexibility. Stretch Zones uses a team of experts to guide clients through a variety of stretches. Each thirty-minute session is designed to isolate, position, stabilize and work muscles properly and safely. "We do all the work, the clients get all the benefits of increased flexibility, decreased joint stiffness, improved mobility, and just a better functioning body that allows them to do the things
at the forefront of a program that had lasting gains. Harrick is a University Of Kansas graduate and has degrees in exercise science and a master's in physical therapy. With more than 30 years of experience under her belt, she understands the importance of hiring people with an academic background in the field. “A lot of our competitors will hire personal trainers or Yoga instructors, and there is nothing wrong with that, we just feel that a person who has gone to college to get a degree to focus on the human body has a better understanding and better knowledge on what your body is going through,” said Scott Harrick, business manager for Stretch Zone. Harricks says another reason why the team has to be selective is because practitioners are leading the client through the entire session.
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With help from a patented strapping system, certified staff do the work for clients. With each visit, Harrick has seen her clients make improvements in mobility, stiffness and soreness. Some of the Harick’s favorite success stories, include helping a gentleman battling Multiple sclerosis walk his daughter down the aisle during her big day. Harrick says the Stretch Zone team worked with him for three months prior and when it was time for his daughter’s wedding, the gleaming father was able to stand proud and tall next to his daughter’s side. “Those are stories we hear every day, people who have been changing back pain for six months to two years start our program and with something our stretching program, that pain is relieved,” said Harrick, “our goal is not to diagnose anyone's problem, we work with each individual on what their goals are and where they are in their health and wellness journey." The Harrick’s recently took home Stretch Zone’s Franchisee of the Year Award and serve on the Franchise Advisory Council.
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Healthy Food Cafes For some of us, finding a healthy, yet flavorful and fulfilling restaurant option is a much-desired endeavor, but can be difficult to find amongst the wealth of cuisines our city offers. Whether you are focused on a plant-based diet, vegan, dairyfree, gluten-free, or just simply into the idea of exploring earth’s most natural abundance of edible offerings, these Kansas City-area restaurants have your health in mind! Ruby Jean’s Juicery: Longfellow 3000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO We make juice for a reason. Chris Goode is goode-hearted; Ruby Jean’s founder cultivated one of KC’s healthy eating establishments, leading with a life in fruits and vegetables and a gluten-free and vegan-forward approach. Known for their handcrafted juices, their menu extends well into delectable breakfast and lunch bowls and salads, healthy bites, and wellness sips. Whole Harvest Kitchen: Town Center Plaza 4853 W 117th St, Leawood KS Kansas City's home for delicious, healthy, plant-based meals. Coming SOON: Welcome to the place where vibrant, mouth-watering flavors, and rich, nutrient-dense foods surprise and delight. 100% plant-based, Whole Harvest Kitchen makes every dish from scratch and nothing is processed or artificial. Get excited to try their starters, salads, pizza, mains, dessert, and Bento Trays for the kids. The Mixx: Hawthorne Plaza + South Plaza Two locations in Overland Park and Kansas City, MO Real Food. Good Life. With two locations (also South of the Plaza), The Mixx’s food theory revolves around eating whole, real foods. Fresh produce is delivered seven days a week, meat is grilled daily, oils and salad dressings are non-GMO certified, and all ingredients are unprocessed and contain nothing artificial within their housemade soups, create your own salads, and signature plates.
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Enjoy Pure Food + Drink: Mission Farms 10573 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS Nourishing the mind, body + spirit with every meal. Sourcing only organic or wild-caught protein and produce, come soak up the clean and gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and organic vibes as you eat plant-rich, highly nutritious meals, raw and organic cold-pressed juices, and craft cocktails. Cocktails are a blend of fresh-pressed juices, homemade infusions, and highvibe ingredients and all wines are sustainably farmed with low sulfites. Caffetteria Modern Cafe + Marketplace: The Shops of Prairie Village 25 on the Mall, Prairie Village, KS Fresh Fare Made with Love. At Caffetteria, ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced and everything is made by hand. Whether you’re coming for a hearty seasonal feature, like seasonal soups, salads, and sandwiches with the fruit and vegetables of the season, or an artisanal plate or oven-fired pizza, rest easy knowing your comfort food is made with your health in mind. Billie’s Grocery: Ranch Mart North 3614 West 95th St, Leawood, KS Nutrient-dense, whole eats & treats. Coming SOON! Expanding into its second KC- location, Billie’s mostly organic, nutrient-dense whole eats and treats, California-inspired dishes, and Australianinspired cocktails and mocktails are made to make you feel good. Known for its gluten-free bakery and dairy-free desserts in addition to the likes of antioxidants and protein bowls, come ready to nibble, detox, and indulge guilt-free. Mr. Gyro’s Greek Food & Pastry: Johnson County Four locations across Leawood, Overland Park, and Olathe Feeding Kansas City with the tastiest, most authentic Greek food for over 35 years. Come enjoy the very best traditional Greek family recipes and flavors complements of Greek immigrants who know a thing or two about the health-forward Mediterranean diet. From plant-based favorites like olives, hummus, eggplant, rice and greens, throw in some protein and you have a well-balanced plate of benefits.
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McLain’s Markets: Johnson County Four locations across Overland Park, Stanley, Shawnee, and Waldo Making Life’s Moments Sweeter. McLain’s bakery, cakery, and coffee shops with fresh breakfast and lunch in neighborhoods around Kansas City are known for their delicious plates made with simple and housemade ingredients. Try a handheld ‘No Meat-o Burrito’ or Market Bowl for breakfast and a Harvest Quinoa Bowl or Very Berry Sunflower Toast for lunch. Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads & Grill: Olathe Station 15141 W 119th St, Olathe, KS As healthy as you want to be. The Doc Green’s menu ranges from salads, wraps and sandwiches to comfort food entrees. With a variety of sides like grilled zucchini and squash or mac and cheese, the options are endless; even the cookies and brownies may serve as the perfect ending to the “guilt-free” experience. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies: Overland Pointe Marketplace 8154 W. 135th St Overland Park, KS Delicious & nutritious food and drinks that help people live their best lives. This is your place for all your vitamins in one serving; whether in the form of an Acai Smoothie, Veggie Toast, or Nutty Bowl, get your wellness enrichment and boost on the go at this fast casual destination. Crushed Red: Indian Creek Parkway 10640 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS Artfully Chopped Craft Salads. Try the Crave a Bowls crafted with a power blend base of greens and cauliflower rice, all natural soups made daily, savory plant-based shareables, and urban crafted salads packed with fruits, veggies, and protein. Twisted Fresh: Johnson County Five locations across Overland Park, Shawnee, Kansas City, and Lee’s Summit We believe that fast-casual food can be fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. When the concept of fast-casual dining offering a gourmet-quality full-flavor supporting a healthy lifestyle experience didn’t exist, the Twisted Fresh founders made it happen. Twisted Fresh prides itself on using fresh ingredients to craft ‘twisted creations’ unlike any other you’ll find; from tacos and wraps, to burgers, salads, and chicken sandwiches, they have something to suit even the most twisted taste.
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CAVA: Johnson County Three locations across Overland Park and Lee’s Summit Delicious, flavor-packed food inspired by our Mediterranean roots. For the Mediterranean diet-minded, CAVA pulls through what makes this cuisine one of the best; where deliciousness and health are inseparable. This fast casual restaurant sources only the best Kalamata olives and olive oil, fresh dips, spreads, and sauces, sprouted grain pita, and diverse and fresh meats to curate into seasonal bowls, wraps, and sides. Nektar Juice Bar: Hawthorne Plaza + Bluhawk Two locations in Overland Park, KS Embracing Healthy Living as a Sustainable Lifestyle. Get your daily dose of recommended fruit and veggie servings with Nektar’s juice, handcrafted bowls, and smoothies. Nektar’s Fresh Juices are packed with ~three pounds of fresh produce, Acai Bowls and Superfood Smoothies include ingredients like cashew milk and superfood add-ons, and Wellness Shots provide a small but big punch of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Nautical Bowls: BluHawk 8051 W 160th St, Overland Park, KS Superfood Bowls, Açaí & More. Nautical Bowls are plant-based, gluten, soy, and dairy free. All ingredients are organic and packed with essential nutrients. Try a signature bowl or build your own with a fruit or chia pudding base and add layers of granola, fruit, dry toppings, drizzles and protein for a well rounded burst of fresh flavors. Meddys: Corinth Quarter + Brookside Two locations in Prairie Village and Brookside Fast, fresh and authentic flavors of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the guilt-free Lebanese-Mediterranean selections in Meddy’s modern interior and exterior environment. Try everything from their daily made from scratch creamy hummus, tender shawamas, flown in fresh daily salmon, fresh pita, and signature cocktails. Modern Market Eatery: Corinth Square 4046 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS Eat Well. Be Happy. New to Kansas City, Modern Market Eatery is the modern definition of “fast” food and the menu items like Chef’s and Protein Bowls, Salads and Sandwiches, Soups and Pizza are all inspired by the bright, colorful, flavorful fare of the farmers market. Everything is made from scratch and real, whole, sustainable ingredients and there are no artificial flavors and colors, hydrogenated anything, trans fat, hormones, antibiotics or funky additives.
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Falafel Express: Stanley Station Shopping Center 7805 151st St, Overland Park KS Shawarma•Falafels•Gyro•Salads This family-owned Halal restaurant is best known for their Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Beef & Lamb Gyros, and fresh made hummus. Their Mediterranean bowls and wraps are delicious portions and their Saffron Cake will have you coming back for more. True Food Kitchen: Country Club Plaza 4749 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO Delicious by Chefs, Nutritious by Science. Based on the anti-inflammatory food pyramid, True Food Kitchen offers superfood dishes that take advantage of peak-season ingredients delicious for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Their extensive menu is for the flavor-fanatics and wellness seekers who love everything from juice drinks to grass-fed burgers, and grain bowls to a good red wine. Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe: Westport 1103 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Oil Free & Sustainable. Gigi Jones is a local food activist focused on the raw food diet and its healing impacts. From improved digestion and skin appearance to the reduction of many diseases and
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physical ailments, Gigi’s menu offers wraps, salads, tacos, burgers, and fresh drinks, all in “living” form, i.e. possessing the enzymes and nutrients our bodies thrive on. Cafe Gratitude: Crossroads 333 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 100% Organic & Plant-Based Menu & Sustainable Eco-Conscious Values. Step inside Cafe Gratitude’s reclaimed ‘generous’ and ‘grateful’ environment all while being nourished by gourmet plantbased cuisines. Purify your body and mind with juice cleanses to go or seasonal dishes like “I Am Pure” (Kale Salad), “I Am Whole” (Macrobiotic Bowl), and “I Am Bliss” (Chocolate Silk Pie). The Hungry Hatch: City Market 23 E 3rd Street Kansas City, MO A healthy twist on your favorite street foods. Whether you’re gluten or dairy-free, KETO, Whole 30, Mediterranean, paleo, vegan, or vegetarian, this downtown fast-casual eatery is a local favorite for bowls, wraps, tacos, and salads. Customize these healthy street food options as you see fit and enjoy flavors inspired from around the globe. Mattie’s Foods: East Brookside 633 E 63rd Street, Suite 110 Kansas City, MO 100% Vegan Restaurant
Mattie’s makes delicious plant-based comfort food with the goal of nourishing the KC community. With clever dish names, and serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, indulge in everything from a soy and veggie breakfast “samich” and side to smoothies, sweets, and savory nachos and mac and cheese. The Fix!: Midtown 600 E 31st St Kansas City, MO Just a Good Plant-Based Food Restaurant. This former Midtown drugstore locale offers up weekday and weekend eats that sound and look like delicious meats but are 100% vegan creations made in-house. Come for the Beyond Meat and popular gluten-friendly burger and fries, fried chicken sammies, and breakfast burritos, and pair it with a coffee or kombucha. The Russell Restaurant & Catering: Midtown 3141 Main St, Kansas City, MO Upmarket retailer carrying specialty foods, including prepared dishes, plus catering & boxed lunches. This Midtown hot spot focuses on locally sourced produce and cooks on an open fire: Popular items include the Roasted Root Bowl, Cedar Planked Salmon, Truffle Mushroom Toast, and Green Pear Salad.
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ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES Start your day with a nutritious and vitamin-packed breakfast. Smoothie bowls are a great way to add a variety of fruits and vegetables. Top with chia or flax seeds for an extra omega-3 boost, nuts or seeds for added protein, or sliced fruit for additional vitamins and fiber. Including a hint of turmeric or ginger can aid in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can aid in cellular repair and gut health, and smoothie bowls are a delicious way to incorporate more into your day. Try some of these simple recipes, or create your own combinations to give your health a boost. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/J OH N S O N C O UN T Y
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