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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Sharon Duffy | sharon.duffy@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

A Fresh Start for McKinney and Prosper WELL, FOLKS, WE HAVE ARRIVED IN 2021! This past year felt both like it went by in a blur and like it would never end. But one thing is certain—we wouldn’t have made it to this turn of the year without the support of our incredible community.

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That’s you!

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Jayme Emery

This January, we want to take some time to focus on our health, your health, and McKinney and Prosper’s health. We all thrive when we work together and hold each other accountable.

Make a point to check on your friends more often this month. Maybe instead of doing happy hour, you offer to meet up for a fitness class. Maybe you ask for your

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family’s support as you begin the search for a therapist for the first time.

Whatever the next step for you is, we want to be a part of it. Share your January goals with us on social media and check out some of the workout routines and recipes we’ve included in this month’s issue to get you started.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Meaningful Pain Relief Dr. Maxey and Allay Pain & Spine Management

16 New Year, New You with Dr. Ralston Let us boost your resolutions

22 Special Strong: Building More Than Physical Strength Individual and Group training to unlock strength and confidence within the mind, body, and spirit

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28 Financial Wellness and Freedom Tools and knowledge to help you build the life you want

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AROUND TOWN this high energy contemporary musical January 28-30 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.

May not be suitable for children under 14. Contains language and violence.

MCKINNEY BRIDAL SHOW JANUARY 16, 2021 Everything for Your Unique Wedding in One Uncommon Place Join us for one of the premier boutique bridal shows in North Texas on January 16th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKinney Performing Arts Center. From

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BALL & CHAIN LIVE AT THE SANCTUARY We’re proud to present a special Live concert event with Ball & Chain on Sunday January 3rd at

OVATION ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS CARRIE THE MUSICAL Based on Stephen King Novel and film. Carrie is bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invis-

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7pm (doors open at 6pm) at The Sanctuary Music & Events Center.

Ball & Chain features the husband and wife duos of Maylee Thomas &George Fuller, Chaz Marie & Quinten Hope, and Crystal Yates & Will Yates.

ible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated

In compliance with the Governor’s “Open

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she's not afraid to use it. Ovation Academy's

social distancing. We’ll have a modified seating

Community Outreach program will be performing

layout as a result.

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VIP Tables with seating for 4 (Tables 1-14 are downstairs, Tables 15-19 are upstairs) are $125.

Individual Seats (First come, First Serve) are $25.

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meaningful pain relief

DR. MAXEY AND ALLAY PAIN & SPINE MANAGEMENT

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

DR.

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RECENTLY

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his fellow-

OPENED A STATE-OF-THE-ART PAIN CARE CLINIC

DOUGLAS

MAXEY,

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SKILLED TEAM BUT ONE THAT GENUINELY CARES

Dr. Maxey started off as an electrical engineer in his

ABOUT THEIR PATIENTS. Dr. Maxey is board-certified

home state of Colorado but soon decided to commit

in both anesthesiology, completing his residency at The

himself to the field of medicine. His medical school and

Ohio State University, and pain management, training at

internship were completed at West Virginia University.

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There he met his wife and they have been happily married for over 10 years. They have a very charming 2-year-old son.

The primary goal for Dr. Maxey is to improve his patients’ quality of life by not only reducing pain but also improving function, sleep and

reduce or eliminate more complex joint, spine, and neuropathic pain.

other aspects of their lives that are negatively affected by pain. He

He uses therapies that include radiofrequency ablation, peripheral

hopes to intervene early before the pain becomes debilitating and

nerve and spinal cord stimulation, targeted drug delivery, platelet rich

he is adept at treating those whose pain is already an overwhelming

plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections. Dr. Maxey stays abreast of the

burden. Acknowledging that every patient has different goals, the

most innovative procedures and incorporates new evidence-based

team works with each patient to achieve the best result possible.

therapies in his practice. At Allay Spine and Pain Management, you

Even if you have had a previous surgery or therapy that didn’t resolve

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your issue(s) substantially, you should visit Dr. Maxey. He involves

To round out his life, Dr. Maxey is an avid skier and enjoys

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coordinated care that will return your life to a much better place.

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New Year, New You with Dr. Ralston McKinney + Prosper Lifestyle | January 2021

DR. JAMES RALSTON AND HIS TEAM AT THE DERMATOLOGY

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The community has voted Dr. Ralston the Best Physician–

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take the best care of you and your family. The staff includes well-

Living Well magazine also chose Dr. Ralston as one of its Top Docs. The

trained and experienced personnel.

Dermatology Center of McKinney was voted the best site for dermatol-

The Dermatology Center of McKinney offers the advantage

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that you will have continuity of care by one physician. With all of

Dr. Ralston has had exceptional and extensive training, including

the team’s abilities, utilization of the newest technologies, and

three extra years of fellowships in dermatology. He is involved with

their innovation, you truly are getting modern medicine—the

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ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

A CONSISTENT EXERCISE REGIMEN IS ARGUABLY

After graduation, Stein remained heavily involved in

THE BEST WAY FOR ALL PEOPLE TO MAINTAIN

weightlifting to control his ADHD effectively. During that

OPTIMAL HEALTH. Customized individual and group

time, a mentor encouraged him to become a certified per-

training classes are available to fit everyone's needs,

sonal trainer and shared that he believed Stein was sup-

schedule, and goals in the general population. But what

posed to work as a trainer with the special needs population.

about the special needs population? Where do they go

After a short stint in the personal banking industry,

to harness the multiple health benefits of exercise? There

Stein made a career change and started his own fitness

was a massive gap in the fitness industry for this group

business for the mainstream population. It was then

of people. There was no place for them to go until four

that he had the opportunity to work with a non-profit

years ago. Enter in Special Strong, an adaptive, inclusive

organization to train his first special needs client named

fitness program to meet the needs of the oft-overlooked

Dakota. Dakota was around Stein's age and suffered from

population of special needs children and adults.

paralysis due to a drug overdose. Working with Dakota

Special Strong owner, Daniel Stein, knows what it's

and seeing the progress he was making made Stein

like to struggle with disabilities. Diagnosed at an early

come alive. He knew then that his mentor was right, and

age with a severe form of ADHD, a mood disorder, and

his calling was serving this overlooked population of

autoimmune disease, Stein experienced first hand the

people with the understanding he had from his struggles

limitations people with disabilities experience.

growing up. Stein went on to obtain certifications through

Growing up, Stein was labeled as a troubled kid and

the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the

was always in in-school suspension. His parents tried a

National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), and the

handful of ways to manage his ADHD, including medica-

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

tion, supplements, diet, behavior therapy, and counsel-

In 2016, Stein and his wife Trinity took a leap of faith

ing. Each provided a form of temporary relief, but none

and started Special Strong for the special needs com-

was the long term solution they needed. It was only

munity. Special Stong focuses on helping individuals

when Stein started playing sports in high school that

impacted by mental, physical, and cognitive challenges

things began to change. Stein noticed that his behavior

live a more independent and abundant life. Special

and moods improved. He gained confidence and was

Strong provides customized health and fitness services

able to focus in other areas of his life as well.

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as young as eight years old. Services include personal training and group class options.

Personal training at Special Strong is the most

to joy, and families are transformed. Some clients

effective and trusted private training for individuals

have even gotten a job for the first time in their lives.

with mental or physical challenges providing many

Over the past four years, Special Strong has accu-

life-enhancing benefits. After performing a 12-point

mulated multiple success stories like Robert. His

evaluation, a trainer designs a customized, adaptive

mom Jennifer Hise brought him to Special Strong

fitness program tailored to the client's specific needs.

after learning about it from a resource fair. Before

Private sessions are in 30 or 50-minute intervals.

Special Strong, Robert, who has autism and sensory

Special Strong trainers work one on one with clients at gyms, or client homes, throughout the DFW

issues, didn't have anywhere to workout and no physical outlet for his frustrations.

area. They provide full emotional support while teach-

After coming to Special Strong, Jennifer says

ing adapted exercises for individuals and groups

that Robert doesn't have any more physical pain,

in a safe and supportive environment. All trainers

his endurance has increased, he can better man-

are NCCA accredited and have clean background

age himself, and he's learning to take instruction

checks. Trainers have extensive experience working

and listen. "He used to hit walls, furniture, the floor,

with people of all ages who have mental and physi-

himself," Jennifer said. "When he starts feeling that

cal challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down

frustration, he's learning how to deal with it [now]."

syndrome, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and more.

Robert even competed in the Special Olympics,

Every trainer is an expert in effective communication,

where he earned gold medals in basketball, bowl-

building rapport, minimizing emotional triggers, and

ing, and baseball, which wasn't a possibility before

improving socialization with others.

coming to Special Strong.

Incorporated into each training program are sci-

Another success story is Brandon Neal, who was

ence-based brain training exercises that promote

born with scoliosis, a misplaced hip, and a genetic

neurogenesis. Activities that include top-to-bottom,

gene mutation that impacts his speech, sight, and

midline cross-over, and multi-tasking movements

muscular development. In an inspiring video on the

promote new neurological pathway formation in the

Special Strong website, you can watch this anxious

brain. Top-to-bottom exercises affect the vestibular

young man walking without help for the first time in

system inside the ear, which promotes emotional

eight years as his personal trainer encourages him on.

regulation. Cross-over movement patterns require

Josh is another whose life changed from the

both sides of the brain, strengthening the underused

services offered at Special Strong. Josh has Down

side of the brain. All exercises increase skill-level in

syndrome, and after working with Stein, he got a job

functional movements that translate into everyday

for the first time ever. He's able to take dishes from

activities. Stein states that the goal is to get clients as

the sink and put them in the dishwasher, and he's

independent as possible.

even able to ride horses independently with his mom.

Certified trainers teach all the group classes at Special Strong. They provide individuals with the

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The biggest reward for their work for Special Strong trainers is when clients move from depression

Josh's mom attributes a renewed life and relationship with her son to Special Strong.

opportunity to interact with others, develop new

Stein continues to expand the Special Strong

friendships, improve socialization skills, and get

franchise and help people nationwide. Learn more

into the best health and shape of their lives. Group

and sign up for a FREE 7 day trial by going to

classes are 45 minutes and designed for children,

www.specialstrong.com, or call 833-543-3496 to

adolescents, and adults at any fitness level.

start your program today.

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ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

F I NA NC I A L W ELLNESS A ND FREEDOM GROWING UP, JONI BOELSCHER EXPERIENCED FIRSTHAND THE LIMITATIONS THAT A LACK OF FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING HAS ON A FAMILY. Joni knew that she wanted something different for her future. After graduation, she entered the airforce with the thought that she would have a better idea of the career path she wanted to pursue after four years of service.

Instead, she returned home with a husband, still uncertain of what she wanted to do.

Around the time of their return home, Joni and her husband met a group of entrepreneurs. They were introduced to the idea of financial independence and freedom. Enticed by the entrepreneurial lifestyle, the Boelschers pursued an entrepreneurial path that allowed Joni to stay home, homeschool,

Services Advisor for New York Life, determined to share what

and raise their three children full-time for 12 years.

she learned with others.

While Boelschers achieved financial success

Joni chose New York Life because it offers a full suite of

during that time, they discovered that they had

financial services to meet every client's needs. New York Life

little to show for it after several years. It bothered

has products to help with college planning, retirement plan-

them tremendously to know that they still had

ning, and defensive planning with long-term care services.

little understanding of how finances worked. The

For the past two years, Joni has worked with her clients to

Boelschers became obsessed with finding out

equip them to achieve their financial goals. She especially

what wealthy people knew and their tools to keep

loves to work with families just beginning to build the founda-

their money in their family. The Boelschers wanted

tion for their financial plan. She also enjoys acting as a quar-

to be better prepared to leave a financial legacy for

terback for business owners, so they stay focused on their

their kids, grandchildren, and generations to come.

business, and she guides retirees on the proper sequence of

Everything changed for Joni when she was

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risk as they transition to living from their life savings.

introduced to a financial educator whose short

Joni and her husband live in Prosper with their three chil-

20-minute presentation helped Joni understand

dren, ages 15, 13, and 9. Joni is involved with the Prosper

the key pieces to the financial mystery she had

Chamber of Commerce as well as the Prosper Ladies in

previously missed. Inspired and equipped, Joni

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YO U A R E T H E C ATA LY S T F O R CHANGE

ARTICLE DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would

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you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet?

What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get of bed with the goal of adding

community, no matter where you live, no matter

value to leaders who will multiply value to others, but

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

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RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything

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in our world requires someone to be the catalyst.

Someone like you.

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Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join them, and do what they can where they are.

Dr. John C. Maxwell

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

1. Pick a Problem to Address A leader can never become a catalyst until he or she first takes ownership of the problem they wish to solve. You cannot rally people to a cause that you aren’t willing to own, especially these days; people know when a leader is being half-hearted, and they don’t respect it. When you pick a problem to solve or a cause to rally around, you must have conviction in order to succeed.

Over the years, I’ve learned that whenever I feel a sense of conviction about an issue, I need to start moving in the direction I believe I should go, even if I’m uncertain. Action creates ownership, and ownership creates credibility with people. And you need that

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credibility because transformation cannot be done by one person alone—we all need people to join us on the journey.

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2. Invite Others to Join You When you’ve settled on the problem you want to tackle you should immediately begin looking for others to join you. In the book, Rob and I recommend starting with friends and family; you already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them.

To move beyond family, however, you’ll need to take a leap of faith and

2. to the Join You beginInvite sharing yourOthers passion for solving problem with other people. Passion

attracts, and when people come to you with interest, don’t be afraid to ask

When them you’ve settled the you to your tackle you Empowering people what they on think or problem invite them to want improve ideas. should immediately begin looking to join you.

In the to help you creates a bond, for andothers once that bond is established, you will quickly book, Rob and I recommend withwith friends you discover who you canstarting truly work and and invitefamily; them to take action with you. already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like

3. Do What You Can Where You Are

mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently

ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them.

the final step. It you’ll doesn’t have be abig or grand; it doesn’t even To moveAction beyondis family, however, need to to take leap of be guaranteed of success.

Nothing happens faith andhave begintosharing your passion for solving the problem within life until someone does Passion something, and once you take yourcome first step, thewith next step will come into other people. attracts, and when people to you focus.be Remember thatthem transformation is a process, an event. It takes time interest, don’t afraid to ask what they think or invite not them andyour repeated to bringpeople about positive change.

So focus on purpose, not to improve ideas. action Empowering to help you creates a perfection, doiswhat you know to will do. quickly discover bond, and once thatand bond established, you These threewith steps may seem too but with I assure who you can truly work and invite them to simple, take action you. you they work. The goal of all transformational movements is making things better however possible. Incremental change is better than the status quo; and when you’re truly committed to making your community a better place, you know that any improvement is a significant improvement.

If you’d like to learn more about transformation

No matter what problems or challenges face your

and how to become a leader of transformation, then

community, you are the catalyst for change that can

I encourage you to pick up my book, Change Your

make all the difference. But you must choose to get

World, from your favorite bookstore or online retailer.

involved; transformation won’t choose you—you

If you’re concerned about making the world a better

must choose transformation.

place, then you know that now is the best time for leaders like us to make that dream a reality.

For the sake of your community and mine, I sincerely hope you do.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

CHANGING UP HEALTHY EATING

shelley’s corner ARTICLE SHELLEY LOVING I WISH I COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND TO AND ERASE ALL THE RULES, RESTRICTIONS, TITLES, AND FALSE INFORMATION FROM SOCIETY ON DIETING AND THE TOPIC OF “HEALTHY EATING”. Fad diets and lose-weight-quick schemes have dominated the industry and I’m here to shed some light on all of that!

Healthy eating is a popular topic every January. New ways of living whether it’s to lose weight or to fix our health problems is always vamped up in the New Year so

3. Drink more water

what a perfect time to discuss this topic in a positive light.

Dehydration is real. As a guideline try to drink ½

Eating healthy doesn’t mean cleaning out your pan-

your body weight in ounces daily. Hydration helps with

try and buying a bunch of weird foods. It also doesn’t

issues like fatigue, headaches, weight loss, and ALL

entail buying expensive powders, pills, coffees, teas, and

organ function including the liver

pre-packaged foods in a strong effort to lose weight and/or feel better. Eating healthy means balance. It

4. Eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and

doesn’t mean counting calories and carbs. Choosing

legumes than any other food

simple foods and ingredients that you can pronounce is

These foods have power. They help your body stay

what your body craves. Cutting back on the processed

healthy, fight disease, and keep that inflammation

foods like chips, crackers, cookies, pre-packaged

down which in turn, will help you lose weight

sauces, and cereals is the answer. Let me give you a few basic tips on what has worked for me and my clients over the past 5 years.

5. Stop Counting Calories The calories in an avocado are MUCH different than the calories in a donut. Spend time reading that ingre-

1. Read Your Labels

dient list and NOT the calorie count

Next time you go to the grocery store I encourage you to spend time reading every single ingredient list

As you approach your wellness in 2021, I hope you

on every food you put into your basket. If you don’t

keep diet top of mind. If eating a little healthier is import-

recognize the 1st 5 ingredients or if sugar is in the 1st

ant to you this year, let me inspire, motivate, encourage,

5, put it back

and help you see it in a simple, sustainable, and positive way. What’s on your fork?

2. Inflammation is the root of most disease Spend some time knowing what you are eating and learn if it is fighting inflammation or causing inflammation. Every ingredient you use in your recipe matters, down to your cooking oils 34

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