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Health and Wellness This time of year is exciting because it feels like a fresh start. It presents us with a reset, new horizons and goals to pursue - not to mention the opportunity to tie up last year's missteps and disappointments with a bow. We approached this issue of Kirkland Lifestyle with the mindset that we wanted to provide information and inspiration to improve your physical, emotional and mental health. In these pages you'll learn about the health practices of a fourtime CrossFit Games champion, how you can better organize your home and work yoga into your daily life, and how a new behavior health treatment facility being established in Kirkland will be an asset to our community. If the start of a brand-new year gives you a little nudge to make some positive changes, we toast your efforts and wish you the best of luck. May we always be grateful for the past, find joy in the present, and look forward to the future.

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Departments

Four-time CrossFit Games champion, Kevin Koester

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

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Athlete Life FITNESS

The Heart of a Competitor

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A New Way to Respond

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1: The sun was shining as Sen Basket sold hand woven goods to excited visitors. 2: Vendors set up shop in Kirkland Urban’s plaza for the Farmers Market. 3: Local musician Isabella du Graf brought in just the right vibes for a perfect fall day. 4: A vibrant fall bouquet from Chou Valley Fresh. 5: Among the 21 vendors on-site for the event was House Balthazar, showcasing hand crafted macarons. 6: Kirkland Urban partnered with the Kirkland Downtown Association to host additional Farmers Market this fall. 7: People large and small decorated the converted blackboard “Batmobile” courtesy of Green Auto Detail. Photography by Nectr Social

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8: The Village at Totem Lake’s “Village Halloween Celebration” was hosted on Saturday, October 28th. 9: Winnie says, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, no?” 10: This event was a family affair even the dogs enjoyed! 11: Caricature artists dazzled attendees with their work. 12: Trader Joe’s provided pumpkins for the decorating station. 13: Some characters roamed The Village delighting the guests. Visit TheVillageAtTotemLake.com for future events. 14: The event kicked off with a spellbinding performance by some of the most notorious sisters around. Photography by The Village at Totem Lake

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15-21: The Gymnastics Connection celebrated their 20 year anniversary with a celebratory party! The party included performances from their exhibition teams, made up of gymnasts ages 4-17, a raffle with prizes donated from local businesses, and displays of past photos and memorabilia. Past gymnasts that have graduated from the program and families that helped found the gym in 2003 joined in the celebration of the gym and owner Kimberly Smothermon’s accomplishments and contribution to the community over 20 years. Photography by Gavin Lazarow, Monica Robles, and Kristin Marhanka

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Real Estate Investing in 2024 While interest rates are scarily high, the flip side is that a good portion of buyers in the greater Seattle area have decided to put purchase plans on hold for the time being. This has resulted in a far less competitive market, forcing home values to decrease. The icing on that cake, is that you mostly don’t have to forfeit key contingencies such as inspections and you have the best chance since 2010 to snag an even better deal on the price of a home. The cherry on top is that our local rental market remains stable and buoyant which equates to a steady flow of rental income for landlords. If you’re concerned with the high interest rates, don’t be, because those will change over time, but do increase your down payment to reduce your mortgage and increase monthly cash flow. A mimimim of 30% is wise and 50% is ideal. Don’t take out a home equity line of credit to fund your long term rental investment project, those interest rates are extortionate. Unless you’re planning on a quick turnaround flip.

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Make sure the investment pencils. Unless you can take on risk based on a long term appreciation projection, your goal is to at least break even, though the aim of course is to be cash positive on a monthly basis from the get go. There are tax benefits too. As a rental property owner, you can claim deductions to offset rental income and lower taxes, further benefiting your overall financial health. The key is to figure out where you’d like to invest your money for the largest possible return. While none of us have a crystal ball, there is data to support key expansion markets in our local areas, niche prospects such as traveling nurses (still lucrative despite hospital budget cuts), or short term vacation rentals that can yield an almost year-round return if you play your cards right. Connect with me directly for my personal views on where to invest and why. Happy New Year! About Marilisa: A seasoned real estate broker within Compass WA, Marilisa helps clients relocate, purchase investment homes, sell and buy property. Her core strengths center around full service marketing, negotiation and project management, while keeping her clients’ needs front and center.

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local experiences ACUPUNCTURE IS AN INCREASINGLY POPULAR FORM OF COMPLEMENTARY OR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. WE PICKED OUT SOME FAVORITE KIRKLAND PROVIDERS.

Atha Wellness | Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine specializing in Dermatology. 607 Market St Suite A, Kirkland | athawellness.com Essential Acupuncture & Massage | Offering treatment for migraines, insomnia, acute and chronic pain, and more. 12911 120th Ave NE, Suite F180, Kirkland | essentialacu.com Nejat Kesler, DAOM, EAMP | Combining ancient methods with modern applications - Acupuncture, cupping and herbal medicine. 515 Kirkland Way, Kirkland | kirklandacupuncturist.com Kirkland Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine | Specialty clinic that focuses on fertility, chronic, hard to treat pain conditions and cosmetic acupuncture. 13128 Totem Lake Blvd NE, Suite 206 Kirkland | kirklandacupunctureclinic.com Jade Spring Wellness Center | Uses a holistic approach to help each patient achieve their goal of living healthy and pain-free lives. 8529 124th Ave. NE Kirkland | jadespringwellnesscenter.com

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME WORK FOR YOU

Learning to Let Go ARTICLE BY BREE O’BRIEN WITH LILIAN CHIU

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A s hu m a n s , we at t ac h fe e l i n g s t o ou r o b j e c t s a n d t h at c a n m a ke it h a rd e r fo r u s t o le t go of t h e m .” We know many of our readers start the New Year off with goals around making their living spaces more organized, so we connected with Lilian Chiu, Owner of Kirkland-based Peony Professional Organizing. Peony has been around for five-and-a-half years, and helps busy families and professionals eliminate clutter and set up systems so they no longer feel overwhelmed. “With the pandemic, the use of our homes has shifted,” says Chiu, “It really needs to be a productive space.” Chiu notes, “As humans, we attach feelings to our objects and that can make it harder for us to let go of them. We guide our clients in recognizing what to keep, and what to let go.” She provided Kirkland Lifestyle five tips to help us start the year out with only the things that serve us, and without the things that don’t.

TIPS FOR STARTING THE NEW YEAR ORGANIZED:

1. Tackle the most frustrating space first: In your home, what’s the one space that’s most driving you nuts? Start there! It could be as small as clearing out a junk drawer (how did we accumulate so many cords!), or a bigger project like decluttering your closet and getting all matching hangers so that it feels more visually cohesive and you can get ready for the day with ease. Whatever the project is, tackling the most frustrating space first will give you motivation and confidence to move forward with other areas in your home. 2. Work on the mail pile for 30 seconds every day: The most-asked question I get from clients is: “What organizer do you recommend for the mail pile?” Nothing!

A small habit change will help you tackle the mail pile in the long run. When you get the mail, take 30 seconds right then to sort through it. Most of the time, you’ll find junk mail that can be recycled, sensitive items that you don’t want to keep but must be shredded, and mail that you have to act on (that should be moved to where you’ll deal with it, like your desk). Doing this every day will keep the mail pile at bay. 3. Create a system for incoming kids’ schoolwork and artwork: Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the amount of stuff that comes home with your kids from school. If your space allows, create a bin for each kid so they can drop off their schoolwork and artwork. Once the bin is full, go through it and keep only favorites. I suggest moving those into a sentimental bin that each child keeps in their room. For artwork that you’re ok with not keeping the original, I suggest sending them to Artkive so they can be turned into an art book or a framed mosaic. 4. Start a donation bin: Designate an area for a donation bin. As the kids outgrow clothing or you replace your teflon pans with cast iron ones, these items that are no longer serving you can go in the donation bin. Once it’s full, take it to your preferred charity. 5. Label: As you declutter and organize your spaces, don’t forget to label. This keeps the whole family on the same page about where things are stored. peonyproorganizing.com

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HEART OF A COMPETITOR

A glimpse into how Kevin Koester stays at his peak

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57-year-old Kevin Koester keeps a full schedule. In addition to working full-time as the President and CEO of Apex Steel, he is a husband and father, and four-time CrossFit Games champion (2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023). A lifelong competitive athlete, Koester also owns Invictus Fitness in Kirkland, a CrossFit-based gym offering both performance and fitness tracks. He says the gym is quite diverse, with teen classes for 13+, people of varying fitness levels, and his own 78-year-old mom taking classes three times per week. “Invictus is a positive, energetic space. You’re suffering with friends, and that really creates a bond,” he says. It gives him an opportunity to give back to the community and inspire others as well. CONTINUED >

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With many goals and commitments, Kevin is a master of time management. He works out during open gym at Invictus, 1-3 pm. “The mid-day break is so helpful to reset in a safe and happy space,” he says. His home, company, and gym are all in close proximity in Kirkland, so time isn’t wasted in commuting. He trains Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday in the gym, uses Thursday as an active recovery day, and likes to be athletic outdoors on Saturdays.

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In regard to his CrossFit Games championships and his successful completion of numerous other endurance races and triathlons, Koester tells us, “I’m a competitor. I like to compete - it gives me a purpose for training.” He sets goals around training for each competition. Two years ago he did a swim/run event which included six miles of open water swimming, and 18 miles of running - while tethered to his event partner, a triathlete. How has he succeeded in these grueling events so definitively? “One thing

that has given me an advantage is my mobility,” he responds. He does a Pliability program online, and asserts “I am very religious about that, and try to do it every day.” In addition to the mobility benefits, pliability promotes focus with long holds in position. Koester also does cold immersion work, taking an ice cold shower daily. He practices meditation, and gets a healthy amount of sleep. Diet-wise, he doesn’t count macros and micros, simply eating until he is full and avoiding processed and packaged foods. Asked for advice for readers looking to do a January reset, he says, “The key is to just get started. It’s 100% about not doing too much. Start with simple things and go from there. Once you’ve established a habit, then add on. It’s not easy being fit and having a busy lifestyle, but it’s possible.”

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A New Way to Respond Kirkland’s soon-to-open Connections Crisis Response Center promises a new way to address behavioral health emergencies discreet, and personalized care in a safe environment by a team that is committed to helping address their crisis and help them on their road to recovery.

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HOW HAS THE 988 CRISIS NUMBER CHANGED EMERGENCY RESPONSE?

Connections Kirkland Crisis Response Center will open mid-2024. The multi-service 24/7 behavioral health care crisis response center will be a safe, dedicated space for high-quality care and treatment, serving individuals experiencing the full spectrum of behavioral health crises (such as anxiety or panic attacks, depression, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or other behavioral health or substance use crises). We treat anyone in need. Individuals seeking our care will receive respectful,

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The implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has significantly changed emergency response by providing a dedicated and easily accessible hotline for individuals in crisis. 988 is designed to replace the traditional 911 number for mental health emergencies and connect individuals in crisis with trained professionals who can talk or text with them to help address their symptoms, dispatch a mobile crisis response team, and get them connected to the care and resources that they need.

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Morgan Matthews is the Vice President of Business Development for Connections Health Solutions. Below she answers questions from Kirkland Lifestyle.

Similar to the development of the 911 emergency response system, which took years to evolve into a comprehensive system involving ambulances, emergency rooms, and trauma centers, 988 represents a foundational step toward a dedicated mental health emergency response system. By providing immediate assistance and guidance during crises, 988 aims to address mental health emergencies with the same urgency and specificity as 911 does for physical emergencies. This shift emphasizes the significance of prioritizing access to mental health care and connecting individuals to the care and treatment they need. 988 is just the beginning. SAMHSA’s long-term vision is that every community will have access to a robust and well-coordinated crisis system that ensures everyone has someone to call (988), someone to respond (mobile crisis), and somewhere to go (crisis facilities) and King County is well on its way to having the necessary crisis continuum that gets people the right help, at the right time, in the right setting.

HOW HAS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AS A WHOLE CHANGED IN THE LAST FEW YEARS?

In the past few years, we have seen a shift to a “healthfirst” response that connects people to the mental health care and treatment they need faster. In cities and counties that have implemented a crisis continuum, individuals are getting immediate access to treatment instead of being taken to jail or boarding in an emergency department for days until a space opens up at an inpatient treatment facility. We are seeing stronger, more collaborative partnerships with law enforcement and mental health professionals through mobile response programs (such as Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) teams and Regional Crisis Response (RCR) programs) and crisis response centers (like what is being built in Kirkland), ensuring that anyone experiencing a crisis receives the highest quality of care without having to leave their community. To learn more about the services that will be provided at Connections Kirkland visit connectionshs.com/nkc.

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A personalized 20-minute at-home yoga ritual is actually more potent for you than a generic group class.

WHAT IF I’M BRAND NEW TO YOGA OR NOT FLEXIBLE?

Quizzes throughout my book guide you to “soulmate” postures based on what you’re experiencing physically, mentally and emotionally. Together we design your most potent practice (flexibility not required) while sprinkling in daily “Yoga Habits”.

HOW CAN I BRING YOGA “OFF THE MAT”?

My favorite yoga habits: Take a big siiiiigh out of your mouth anytime you receive a stressful email (this extends your exhalation, soothing your nervous system); practice meditation in your car while parked in your garage (before entering the chaos of the house); and stretch while watching TV.

HOW CAN I GET MORE CONSISTENT AT HOME?

Leave your mat where you can see it. Get on it, even just to lie down. Design a modular practice tailored toward your needs and goals. Finally, find poses that feel so good you crave doing them.

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