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Closet Designs to Fit Your Style and Budget

A closet is more than a place to stow your suits and sweaters… it’s the place where you prepare for the day ahead and where you begin to undress and unwind at the end of the night! So it should be a soothing space, one that doesn’t add to your stress.

The spacious walk-in closets from Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast allow you to dress and undress in style while your clothing and accessories are neatly displayed within easy reach. There’s no clutter or chaos, just expert craftsmanship and aesthetically-pleasing design; and, it can all be achieved within your budget!

Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast is passionate about maximizing home storage without affecting the beauty of your interior. They design, build, and install custom reach-in closets, walk-in closets, and kids’ closets. Additionally, the company offers custom designs along with production and installation of garage

cabinets, home offices, laundries, pantries, media centers, hobby rooms, wall beds, wall units, and so much more. Ask Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast about their garage wall organizers, garage flooring, work benches, custom jewelry drawers, wine racks, book shelves, cedar paneling and hampers, too… they do it all!

The process starts with the experts at Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast measuring your space and itemizing your belongings, then showing you ideas and samples to help you find a style that’s just right for you. From there, your designer will work with you to custom design your space using dozens of material options and hundreds of features from one of their 4 collections.

Once your designs are exactly the way you want them, your units are custom built using the finest materials from the Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast factory. The company then professionally installs everything exactly to the specifications of your designs from the collection you chose.

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There are four collections to choose from at Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast: the Everyday Collection, Classic Collection, Regency Collection, and Brio Collection.

Everyday Collection™

Fresh and modern, the Everyday Collection™ offers a sleek solution for your closet clutter. This design includes 3/4-inch straight-edge panels, adjustable shelves, and half-overlay flat face doors. Best of all, it’s available at a price that’s equally as pleasant as its appearance.

Classic Collection™

Combine simplicity and style with the Classic Collection™. It unites essential organization with stylish design to create the practical closet you’ve been looking for. This collection features our exclusive soft edge treatment and half overlay doors and drawers.

Regency Collection™

The Regency Collection™ incorporates 1 1/8”

thick panels with 3/4” shelving for a sophisticated look you’ll love for years. Add tilt-out hampers, islands, and countertops to create a convenient, stylish space that has everything you need.

Brio Collection™

When you’re in the mood for something modern and bold, the Brio Collection™ answers the call. Sleek corners and clean edges surround the system of flat-front doors and drawers. Display your carefully curated wardrobe against a clean finish for a timeless look.

Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast has been earning a reputation for integrity since 1982. As the industry leader in customer service and innovative home design, their values are rooted in a deep passion for delivering

home transformations that transform lives. So what are you waiting for?

Schedule a FREE in-home design consultation and estimate from Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast!

Closets by Design of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast is open Mondays through Fridays from 8AM-5:30PM. For more information, call 772-207-3265 or visit palmbeach. closetsbydesign.com.

Hurricane Grill

Mr. Jalapeno

Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina

The Grove.................................................22

Bill sh Air Conditioning 69

Bob’s Mirror Removal 58

Brilliant Roo ng 70

Brite Concepts Window and Sliding Door Repair 30

Budget Blinds of Hobe Sound .................. 32

Budget Fence........................................... 61

Camco Custom Pools ............................... 67

Closets By Design .................................... 12

Coastal Closets and Showers .................. 17

Code Red Roofers .................................... 45

Color Restoration ..................................... 71

Complete Sliding Doors ........................... 49

Complete Synthetic Turf...........................47

db Home Improvements .......................... 30

Designer Driveways ................................. 31

Dettloff Construction Services ................. 18

DTR Tile Restorations...............................60

Du-All Plumbing ................................. 18, 68

Estes Painting .......................................... 38

Face of Wood ........................................... 55

First Impression Doors and More ............ 10

Holt’s Reliable Garage Doors ................... 34

IMA Landscaping ..................................... 68

Kamrell Windows and Doors .................... 74

Kitchen Bath and Home Design ............... 59

Kitchen Tune Up ....................................... 65

Krauss and Crane .................................... 56

Liberty Impact Windows and Doors ......... 65

Max Guard Hurricane Enclosures ...... 40-41

Max Guard Hurricane Windows ......... 42-43 May ower Landscaping .......................... 34

Monterey Glass ........................................ 52

NVP Gutters and More ............................... 2

Over the Top Roof Repair ......................... 67

OX Floor Coating ...................................... 19

Peter’s Water Treatment .......................... 79

Pioneer Plumbing .................................... 66

Pioneer Screen LLC ................................. 48

Plantation Shutters Florida ...................... 70

Plumb Rite Plumbing ............................... 46

Precision Door Service ............................ 54

Pride Air Conditioning ................................ 3

PS Flooring Inc. ........................................ 53

Quality Air of America .............................. 21

Quality Plumbing & Drains ....................... 51

Ramos Tree Service ................................. 44

Sanders Screening .................................. 11 Shoreline Roo ng and Repair .................. 29

South Florida Screen-Ogden Custom Services Inc. ............................................ 66

Steve Frontera Roo ng, Inc ..................... 60

Stott Brothers Electric ............................. 58 Stuart Roo ng .......................................... 68

Superior Tile and Remodeling 51

The Shutter Factory ................................. 46

Total Image 48

TradeWinds Kitchen and Bath 75

Tree Works 56

Tropical Pools .......................................... 72

Wholesale Mulch LLC 36

Window and Door Storm Protection 13 Windowz and More .................................. 57

INSURANCE & BENEFITS

Florida Health Group-Compass Health 35

Goosehead Insurance .............................. 72

South Shore Insurance ............................ 52

JEWELRY

John Charles Jewelers ............................ 17

Joseph’s Jewelry ..................................... 13

MEDICAL & HEALTH

Appearance Implant and Family Dentistry............................. 39

First Home Care 34

Grab Bar 29

Institute of Health and Wellness .............. 46

MMJ Health ............................................. 14

New Beginnings Medical 31

Premier Dentistry 37

Schmidt’s Optical ................................... 6-7

Stretch Zone 33

Symphony of Stuart 52

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

All Dry USA 16

Boss Public Adjusting 18

Dryer Vent Cleaner, The 36

Judith Just ............................................... 58

Mr. Vacuum 20

Ratman Wildlife Rodent 34

Tomcat Treework 72

Wet Out Restoration

For What It’s Worth

Happy New Year everyone. Let’s do our best to make it a good one! I thought I’d start out this year with some thoughts about our medical center. is is only my opinion, and the gossip of others that have mentioned this medical center to me over the past two years, so let me preface this column by stating that if you have been a patient in the emergency room, or in the hospital, and had a great, lifechanging experience, I’m happy for you. If you have a physician who you can regularly see whenever you have a medical problem, and they are a liated with this unnamed hospital, you’re fortunate, and again, I’m pleased. But for many of us, myself included, I am disappointed with my high expectations of what I believed would be medical care at a higher level. I mean a er all, it’s world renowned. I remember thinking that Martin County was the chosen county, the lucky one, to even have this facility considering our little town. I believed the already great medical care a orded here would escalate to a higher level, with physicians who delved deeper into the problem symptoms that didn’t necessarily t the four corners of their medical school textbooks, physicians the like of which I had worked with at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C., where it was unheard of not to investigate a patient’s complaints to the fullest, with a treatment plan and follow up that actually worked. at is what I anticipated.

Unfortunately, I have been disappointed. Perhaps I raised the bar too high. Perhaps I was asking too much. Perhaps the doctors who have signed on with this facility feel the same way.

ey now answer, not only to their education, their oath, their own medical desire to ease su ering, but to the institution which pays

by Dr. Melfi, Ph.D.

their salary. My disappointments are not limited to me. I have heard the same complaints over and over, but there doesn’t appear a way to make things better. First, it seems to me, that if your physician is now on sta , by which I don’t mean have only hospital admitting privileges, but o ce practices where appointments are made by hospital sta ers. ere’s no longer a receptionist who knows you personally, who knows you by name, who asks about your family. So what, you might say? Well, here’s my personal experience. I have been a patient of record at a particular physician’s o ce for years. Now that he works for this institution, I was unable to get an appointment with him for four months, but was o ered an appointment with his Nurse Practitioner in three months. I’m all about nurses. I am one. But they’re not physicians, and my problem entailed more than a nurse practitioner could address, in my opinion. Let’s add that up. I had to endure my symptoms for three or four months, or else go to the emergency department. Unfortunately, my experience at that department was less than I had hoped, and I was told to make an appointment with my specialty physician, which is exactly where I started. I thought I could use my “in” with someone who was related to this doctor, to ask for a special favor, and get a message to him that I needed to see him sooner, if possible. Guess what? No, he couldn’t do that, because his schedule is set for him by the sta of the hospital. Now, let me again preface this by telling you that this is my experience, and not indicative of anyone else. Perhaps he just didn’t want to see me sooner, maybe he was burned out, working too late and too many hours, maybe he just didn’t like me, but what if the message I received is true? Suppose he actually can’t make his own schedule? All I can tell you is what my experience

was, but maybe it’s also been your experience. Maybe phone calls should be answered, or at least returned in a decent amount of time, which has also been a complaint of many people.

is is not to say the doctor’s aren’t top notch. I’m sure they are, and as in all institutions, some are better than others, but if you can’t get to a doctor, how can you decide?

For What It’s Worth I long for the small town of Stuart I came to years ago, where the population was smaller, where doctors were in solo practice, where one bad review could close them down, but these days, I personally feel lost in the crowd. I am not targeting this or any other hospital for their reputation or physician talent. Obviously they are a well respected entity, but I wish there could be more empathy within their sta who are the front line, who must be tired of hearing that we need an appointment sooner than later, but some words of compassion would make the wait for care easier. Maybe the hospitals I once worked for, whose memories are of “patients rst”, are wishful thinking now, but all I’m saying is that I think we can do better. People are sick. ey’re hurting.

ey’re alone and frightened. Our elderly population could use some kindness when they’re told they can’t have an appointment for months, and maybe even a follow up call, to let them know that someone cares to see how they’re doing while they wait. Kindness goes a long way toward healing. Is that really too much to ask?

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

YOU HAPPY NEW

By Gabby Gregory

Every 5,000 miles, like clockwork, you take your car to get its oil changed and tires rotated. It’s basic, routine maintenance, but that consistent attention and upkeep is vital for your vehicle to run e ciently, especially over a number of years. Your body, much like your vehicle, requires regular care and treatment to keep it healthy. And, again like your automobile, your body needs support from someone other than yourself, a professional who can guide it to achieving its utmost abilities and to retaining its peak performance.

Getting older, playing sports, or having a condition like sciatica or arthritis shouldn’t hold you back from living your life! You can feel like your younger self again, the one who didn’t feel any aches or pains when walking, running, jumping, or even sitting… all you have to do is visit Stretch Zone.

Drew Brees, former quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is the newest partner at Stretch Zone who advocates for people to regularly get stretched. A er personally going to Stretch Zone for an assisted stretching session, Drew was impressed with the uniquely e ective and nationally accredited Stretch Zone Method®, which is administered by a highly-trained and Stretch Zone-certi ed stretch practitioner.

Here’s How It Works:

1.) Your rst session begins with lling out an intake form and having a consultation with your experienced and knowledgeable stretch practitioner. Based on your medical background and your personal goals, the stretch practitioner will personalize the ensuing 30-minute assisted stretching session to meet your individual needs. On subsequent visits, you’ll simply do a check-in with the practitioner to update your medical pro le with any recent changes and/or any new pain or discomfort that you might be experiencing.

2.) e stretch practitioner initiates the rst steps of the approved Stretch Zone Method®, utilizing Stretch Zone’s special patented

straps to encourage your body to relax and ease into the stretches. You won’t nd these straps anywhere else! Comparable to a thunder jacket for your pets, they are meant to calm your mind so that your entire body is perfectly loose, thus allowing the stretch practitioner to stretch your body to its full potential and, as a result, provide you with both preventative maintenance and pain relief.

STRETCH

3.) Assisted stretching (a/k/a passive stretching) is di erent from physical therapy in that your body is being stretched by someone else, you’re not actually doing any work. roughout your 30-minute session, the stretch practitioner will be steadily interacting one-on-one with you, ensuring that you are completely comfortable and not experiencing any pain. Ultimately, you are in control of the stretch, even as your practitioner guides your body through each and every step, because you tell the practitioner when you feel your best stretching position. e more you communicate, the better results you’re going to get!

Take advantage of Stretch Zone’s incredible New Year Special: get one FREE 30-minute stretching session! Anybody and everybody can and should be stretched. In fact, one Stretch Practitioner I spoke with at Stretch Zone says, “98% of the people I see in front of me really need to be stretched. is is something you should not live without.” Remember, it’s just like getting your oil changed! Plus, celebrities and professional athletes have been getting stretched for years, so it’s time for the general population to be clued into the secret!

Get Stretch Zone’s New Year Special for yourself or get them for a friend or loved one… what better way to say you care than to give the gi of making life easier, of feeling healthier, lighter, and younger, and of feeling like yourself again?

A NEW YEAR IS HERE.

THE LEAF

REAL THC EDIBLES WITHOUT A MEDICAL CARD?

The Leaf was founded with one goal in mind; to provide highquality lab tested THC and CBD products to the public without the need for a medical card. The Leaf operates under the 2018 farm bill and sells a unique variety of items all derived from one source; the cannabis plant. Anyone over the age of 21 can visit this one-of-a-kind store.

Edibles and topicals are just a few of the cannabis items now available right in your own backyard.

Delta-9 THC is the scientific name for dispensary-grade THC. Delta-9 THC is commonly found in edibles, vape cartridges, and even lotions.

Our edibles have 15mg of THC per gummy, 300mg per bottle. All products are farm bill compliant at under .3% Delta-9 THC by weight.

Leaf offers superior customer service to find the products specialized to your needs. All staff is certified bud-tenders.

Leaf also offers a variety of discounts such as veterans, first-time buyers, and seniors. Visit our new store in March in Port St. Lucie.

A Fresh Take on Hair

By Gabby Gregory

Asfun and relaxing as it can be to get your hair cut, colored, or styled, the experience can also be unnerving... and even a little intimidating. Change is hard, especially when you’re used to a certain style. Plus, if you’re going to a new salon for the rst time, you may be nervous about connecting with your hair stylist. What if they don’t understand your vision?

If you book an appointment with the friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable stylists at Elysian by MOD in the Hobe Sound Plaza, then you don’t have to deal with any of this anxiety and apprehension!

The owner of the hair salon, Sam Johansen, has fostered a fresh take on hair, i.e. a unique culture that’s entirely different from the status quo. “We really try to make it so that clients feel good and comfortable,” Sam states, adding, “I don’t want people to feel like they have to get dressed up to go get their hair done.”

5-STAR SPECIALTY HAIR SERVICES

At Elysian by MOD, you’ll nd incredibly talented stylists — Sam, Bella, Alison, and Kristen — who offer a wide range of premierquality hair services that are 5-star rated on Google. If you can dream it, then someone at Elysian by MOD can do it!

While each of the stylists at the salon is able to deliver anything that your heart desires, each one also has her own special forte. Sam specializes in creative

cuts and colors. Bella, the salon’s manager, specializes in blonding and hair extensions. Alison is Elysian by MOD’s color specialist, while Kristen excels at smoothing treatments. Even the Salon Coordinator, Joy, has a background in hair, so she will be happy to chat with you about any ideas you may have.

Just because the stylists at Elysian by MOD are skilled doesn’t mean that they act superior to others. Instead, the team is bubbly, down to earth, and, ultimately, focused on you. Sam explains, “It’s maintaining the image of a high-end salon with the feeling of a small family business.”

PREMIER PRODUCTS

Your health and safety is very important to the entire team at Elysian by MOD. For that reason, they exclusively utilize highquality organic, cruelty-free, and vegan hair products from brands like Maria Nila. “It’s a really toxic industry in terms of the amount of chemicals,” Sam explains, “so to minimize that as much as possible is de nitely bene cial.”

To make it easier to maintain your color and style, Elysian by MOD has these premier hair products for sale at the front of the salon. Sam con rms that the product lines are very userfriendly, so you can nally achieve that salon-quality blowout on your own!

ALL ABOUT YOU

With their years of expertise and experience, the stylists at Elysian by MOD are happy to guide you to nding the perfect cut and color. At the same time, they will always listen rst to what you want, as well as determine your needs. They ask all of the relevant questions to understand you and what will work best for both your style and routine. For example, if someone doesn’t want or have the time to do their hair every morning, then they would receive suggestions for lowmaintenance styles and colors.

Of course, the stylists want to earn your total and complete satisfaction, so they will go the extra mile to deliver the very best results. If something still doesn’t turn out how you envisioned, however, then it will be xed. “There’s always a way to solve the problem,” Sam assures, continuing, “They can come to me directly or to their stylist directly.”

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CULTIVATE YOUR CONFIDENCE

Visit the talented hair artists at Elysian by MOD to cultivate your con dence! You deserve to feel more special and beautiful than ever. Plus, you don’t have to stress about your experience at the salon, as the team at Elysian by MOD will kindly walk you through each step of the process, ensuring that you feel entirely comfortable and heard. “Coming here is a fun experience,” assures Sam, “and it’s welcoming! We’re here for you.”

Elysian by MOD is located in the Hobe Sound Plaza at 11185 SE Federal Highway in Hobe Sound. The salon is open for both appointments and walk-in clients on Tuesday-Thursday from 10AM-7PM and Friday-Saturday from 10AM-5PM. To schedule your appointment, call 772-402-5572 or visit elysianbymod.com.

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By Gabby Gregory

medical MARIJUANA Is

just more…FAKENEWS?

Bynow, you’ve likely heard the almost miracle-like anecdotes from “patients” on the news about medical marijuana as it becomes more mainstream. When I hear these stories, I have to wonder: are they legitimate? I had to know the TRUTH, so I arranged to sit down with Dr. Anne Lynn Morgan, the Chief Medical Of cer at MMJ Health, Florida’s top-rated medical marijuana doctor’s of ce.

Many people don’t know that medical marijuana is legal in Florida, let alone readily available at over 250 in-state dispensaries (imagine a pharmacy speci cally for medical marijuana). For years, pop culture has depicted marijuana primarily as a recreational drug, but there’s more to the plant than what’s shown on the silver screen. Since its legalization, medical marijuana’s profound effects have changed the lives of countless Floridians. Dr. Morgan, as Florida’s top rated Medical Marijuana Specialist, is responsible for much of this positive impact. Indeed, she and the staff at MMJ Health were honored to be named by The Palm Beach Post as the “Best Medical Marijuana Card Provider” for their level of service and ef cacy in 2020!

Additionally, Dr. Morgan is an expert in the eld of medical marijuana, and is among one of the most respected clinicians in the industry. She sits on the board of directors for the American Academy of Cannabis Medicine, is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, and is considered to be one of the industry’s highest-rated cannabis clinicians (no pun intended). Dr. Morgan has been in practice for 33 years and was the former Medical Director for United Health, Metropolitan Health, and Humana.

Dr. Morgan has been practicing marijuana medicine speci cally for the last 9 years, with licenses in Florida, Washington, and Pennsylvania. After years of education, research, and hands-on experience, Dr. Morgan attests to the relief medical marijuana brings to people, saying, “We have found that we have over a 90% success rate with medical cannabis.”

Dr. Morgan explains that medical marijuana patients at MMJ Health, rather than experiencing psychoactive effects or feeling high, nd relief from various medical conditions, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, arthritis, cancer, IBS, epilepsy, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, migraines, Parkinson’s, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and more. Medical marijuana is not for getting high, it’s for feeling better! How does it work? It’s simple –THC and CBD.

THC and CBD are two chemical compounds that come from the marijuana plant and affect the endocannabinoid system, the human body’s natural system for processing cannabis. “The endocannabinoid system’s reason for existing is to keep our bodies in homeostasis, i.e. healthy and balanced. Cannabis can positively affect so many systems in the body that are not being managed properly by pharmaceuticals,” says Dr. Morgan. Many of MMJ’s patients, since using medical cannabis, have been able to drastically reduce their prescription medication regimen, or have stopped taking prescriptions altogether!

Marijuana is still classi ed as a Schedule 1 substance federally, but Dr. Morgan explains, “It’s not what you think… Medical marijuana is not a narcotic. In fact, after using medical marijuana, many of our patients have reduced taking narcotics and/or opiates without even being asked!”

Medical marijuana is not like anything sold on the street... it’s completely safe! When you get your marijuana from a dispensary, you don’t have to worry about whether it was adulterated. Dr. Morgan clari es, “Florida has very stringent rules about how medical marijuana is grown and prepared, so you know it’s clean, pesticide-free, and has no bacteria or viruses.”

Medical marijuana has become a go-to for doctors across the nation to give their patients relief from a myriad of conditions without having to worry about the severe side effects associated with many pharmaceuticals. For the patients at MMJ Health, medical marijuana is 100% making a difference in their everyday lives. The stories are real. Dr. Morgan says that it is not uncommon for patients to cry, hug, and thank her because they are feeling better than ever since using medical cannabis. Dr. Morgan has seen the results, and she urges anyone and everyone to consider trying medical marijuana.

MMJ Health is at the forefront of technology, so nding out if you qualify for a medical marijuana card is super simple! The MMJ Patient Quali cation System, accessible at www.mmjhealth.com, allows you to nd out in minutes whether you qualify. If you do, then the MMJ Health of ce will contact you. MMJ Health has all of the resources necessary to get your health back on track!

So the real question now is: why wait? MMJ Health is the only all-inclusive medical marijuana of ce in Florida, so you can get quali ed for your medical marijuana card in one visit. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will ll out the tricky government application for you, take your ID photo in their of ce, and submit all of your paperwork to the Florida Health Department. The only thing you have to do once you leave their of ce is wait for your card!

“You shouldn’t have to suffer… medical cannabis can help you! We are real doctors who provide real results,” says Dr. Morgan. The expert staff at MMJ Health encourages you to “Please come and see the MMJ Health difference. We care, we make a difference as a team, and we know our cannabis medicine. Isn’t it time to live your life the way you want, symptom and side-effect free?”