San Antonio Magazine January/February 2025

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THE 502 BEST PHYSICIANS IN SAN ANTONIO

START YOUR JOURNEY TO ALIFEOF SERVICE AND IMPACT

After morethan 170years of mentoring students to graduate with generous spirits and humble hearts, St.Mary’sUniversity knowswhat it means to give back. By integrating the enduring values of integrity, respect for others, humility and collaboration into everycourse, St.Mary’s graduates aspiretolives purposefully lived.

“At St.Mary’s, I’ve learned that education is not just about personal success, but about giving back. Through the Marianist Leadership Program, I’ve discovered the power of service and how it can shape my future and my community.”

Esmeralda Lopez (B.A.

’24)

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At Discovery Village Stone Oak,weare thrilled to announce our new name, which reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional senior living services in San Antonio. While our name may be changing,our core values and dedication to upholding high standards of careremain firmly intact. Join us on this exciting new chapter,where tradition and excellence come together to create atruly exceptional senior livingexperience.

SANANTONIOPHYSICIANS AWARDED TOPDOCTORS2025

Aspire Fertility San Antonio’s is once againrecognized as aleading fertility provider,with all four of its reproductive specialists landingonthe TopDoctors 2025 list.

Ledbyanall-female team of physicians, Aspire FertilitySan Antonio is committed to helping youbuild your family of tomorrow through compassionate, personalized,and cutting-edgefertility care. Take aminutetomeetour physicians:

Dr.CourtneyFailor,MDworks closely with the embryology team to plan and oversee apatient’sentire fertilityprocess. Shealso works collaboratively with her patients’OB/GYNproviderstoensurea seamlesstransition of careand carriesout Aspire’s mission to create abetter fertility experiencefor eachand every patient.

Dr.Jennifer Knudtson, MD is passionate about women’s health and is dedicated to empowering women and couples, particularly through fertility education. Herclinical interests include Fertility

Preservation, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and Unexplained Infertility. Dr.Knudtsonisactive nationally with the AmericanSociety for ReproductiveMedicine (ASRM)patient education committeeand the Society for ReproductiveEndocrinology and Infertility (SREI) research committee.

Dr.Ursula Balthazar,MDhas been a practicing fertility specialist formore than 14 years. Motivated by her interest in reproductivemedicine andwomen’s health, Dr.Balthazar has been honored with numerous industry awards forher extensiveresearch efforts andexcellence in teaching reproductiveendocrinology. Additionally,she has been published in the JournalofMinimally Invasive Gynecology

Dr.AimeeBrowne, MD is describedas kind, alwaysprofessional,and immensely trusted by herpatients. Shehas been interested in medicinefromanearly age and is motivated every daybyher desire to help couples achieve theirdreamsof parenthood. Formerly,Dr. Browne was

an assistantprofessor in the division of ReproductiveEndocrinology and Infertility at Emory University and has been an invited speakeratseveral prestigious national meetings andlectures.

“The Aspireteam is immensely proud to have all four AspireFertility SanAntonio doctorsrecognized as TopDoctors,”says Dr.Michael Baker, PhD, TS,HCLD,Lab Director at AspireFertility SanAntonio. “Thesephysicianswork tirelessly to make dreamscome true forfamilies,and it is excitingtosee them honored with this well-deserved accomplishment.”

As part of ThePrelude Network® , AspireFertility SanAntonio is committed to enhancing thepatientexperienceand patientoutcomes,while elevating the standardoffertility care. To schedule a consultation with one of SanAntonio’s Top DoctorsatAspire Fertility SanAntonio, youcan visithttps://www.aspirefertility. com/san-antonio-texas or call (210) 337-8453 to learnmore.

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34 Rest &Recovery

Elevate your wellness journey with techniques that restore. 40 Active Aging

Tailor fitness routines to every decade for lifelong health.

48 Beyond the Canvas Ecumenical Center’s annual sale integrates art into healing.

52 Celebrating Style

Julian Gold’s 80-year family legacy of elegant fashion.

IN THE LO OP

14 Development

PopStroke offersamodern twist on mini golf.

16 Person of Interest

Tanveer Arora embraces culture, truth through comedy.

18 History

Beyond the arena: San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo.

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26 EatHere Now

Experience the sonic feast adventure at Yozora.

28 Imbibe

Literary libations await at The Study at Dean’s.

20 Travel

Escape to Santa Barbara, California’s secluded gem.

97 Work of Art Experience “STREAM’s”water wall of mesmerizing color. WO RK OF ART

On the cover

Kristen Plastino, M.D., clinical professor with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Health San Antonio, and founder and CEO of UT Teen Health, an initiative of UT Health San Antonio that promotes adolescent and young adult health and wellness.

She also is senior medical director of UT Practices at University Health and medical director of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Photo by Maria Rogers

HAnew year brings thepromise of freshstarts, areset,365 blankpages readytobe written, filledwithlife.

Thereisenthusiasmforsettinggoalsandintentions,especiallyforhealthandwellness.Tohelpyoustayontrack,youwillfindinthisissue502TopDoctorsinSanAntoniothathave beennominatedbytheirpeers.Youalsocanreadabouthowtorestoreyourbodyandwhatitneeds throughthe different decadesoflife.

Don’tmissthe heartwarming featureabout howthe Ecumenical Center’s “Art HealsHearts” exhibition illustratesthe importance of also caring forour minds. Committomaketimethisyeartorelax andrestore.We’ve gotall youneedtoknowtostart planning an escape to dreamy SantaBarbara,Calif., or aspa destination.

Also in this issue, let’sget readytorodeo.Learn aboutthe historyofthe SanAntonio Stock Show &Rodeo,and checkout thelineupofperformances.

Slowdownand soak in thesoundsofYozoraJapaneseKissa Restaurant andlistening baror immerseyourselffor aquiet cocktail in theintimatesetting at TheStudy at Dean’s Aboveall, I’mmostexcited to celebrateSan AntonioMagazine’s20thanniversarythisyear. Only oneyearago,thisbeloved publicationgaineda newbreathoflifewhenitbecamepartofthe Hearst family,and Iamhonored to carry it forwardintoits next era.

Iamalsoeager to revisitevents, such as thesubscriberfavoriteBestNew Restaurantsand a specialMiCasaedition,aswellasintroduce opportunitiesfor more community connections, includinga women’sdiscussionwithnetworkingand,ofcourse, a20thanniversaryparty Iencourage youtosubscribe to themagazineand ournewsletters to join me on this journey.

Asformyownintentionsthisyear,Iamcommittingtogivemyselfandothersgrace,takeinthe meaningfulmoments,lovemyselfasmuchasIshowlovetoothers,andsoakineverysecondofthis milestoneyear.

Jennifer McInnis Editor In Chief &General Manager jennifer.mcinnis@sanantoniomag.com @sanantoniomag

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WhereFun is Parfor theCourse

Tiger Woods’PopStroke entertainment complex offers something forall ages,skill levels

SAN ANTONIO’S NEWEST ENTERTAINment facility, PopStroke, is teeing upmorethanjustagoodroundof mini golf.Located at 5539PresidioParkway,this$5.2millioncomplex coownedbyTiger Woodsistakinga swingatredefiningfamilyfun,andagoodtimeisjustpar forthe course

PopStrokeisn’t your typicalmini-golf course filledwithclowns, windmills andotherwhimsicalobstaclestonavigate.It’satotally interactiveexperiencethatincludestwo expertly designed18-holecourses spread across about50,0000squarefeet of lush green space.

Don’tlet theabsence of thecampy minigolfhazardsfoolyou,though.Thetopography of theminicourses,withtheir bunkersand roughpatches,mirrors atraditional golf setup andoffers plenty of challenges forall ages andskill levels,fromthe beginnertothe seasonedpro

Notagolfer?Noworries!Inadditiontothe

mini-golfcourses,PopStroke features expansive indoor andoutdoor patios whereguests canengageina livelygameofpingpongor cornhole.Forthosewhoprefertowatchfrom thesidelines,a beer garden with bigscreens offers theideal spot to kick back andrelax withalocaldraft.There’sevenafullyenclosed playground forthe youngest guests to enjoy.

Afterarousingdayofoutdoorplay,guests canrefuelatthe on-siterestaurant, where theextensive,scratch-mademenufeatures plenty of snacks,sandwiches, salads,smashburgersand signaturecocktails.Orenjoy a custom milkshakefromthe full-service ice creamparlor. Aproprietary direct-to-guest mobile appmakes ordering abreeze, whether in therestaurantoronthe greens, so playersdon’t miss amomentoffun

“PopStroke is aboutbringingfriends together to enjoythe greatgameofgolfina fun, dynamicand stress-free environmentwhile enjoying elevated food,beverage, icecream anda host of otheramenities,” said founder

GregBartoli.“Thereisnodoubtthatthegrowingand vibrantmix of families, seniorsand youngprofessionalsinSanAntoniowillmake it an ideallocationfor PopStrokeasweexpand throughout Texas.”

Bartoli, aformerWallStreet investorwith J.P. Morgan andfatherofthree, createdthe conceptasa waytobring familiestogether across generationsfor golf,food andfun With amission to craftanunparalleledand inclusivemini-golf experience whereinnovation meetsclassic entertainment, thefirst official PopStroke opened itsdoorsin2019in PortSt.Lucie,Fla.Itwassuchasuccessthatby 2020,TigerWoodswasaninvestor.Today,the SanAntonio location marksthe 14th nationally andthe fourth in Texas.

“I am excitedtosee PopStrokecontinue ourexpansion throughout Texaswithour fourth location in thestate,” Woodssaidina statement. “PopStroke is agreat wayfor peopleofall ages andskill levels to connect around golf with family andfriends.” ★

From College Reunion to Comedy Spotlight

Howanight in Las Vegas sparked Tanveer Arora’s comedic journey

Asthe oldsayinggoes, “Whathappens in Vegasstays in Vegas.”Exceptfor in Tanveer Arora’scase.

Yearsago,ata college reunionin LasVegas,Arora anda fewold friendshad three nonstopdaysoffun andpartying. However, that thirdnight turned into adeep discussion with talksofthe future andwhere everyone wanted to be by thetimetheyhit 30.AsArora remembersit, “Iwaslike,Iwanttostartdoingsomethingcreative by theage of 30,and Ihave2 years. ”

That night, histhen-wife secretly signed him up fora comedy classinAustin, making thedecision forhim what hiscreativeventure wouldbe.

In theclass, Arorabegan to shapehis early comedy routineand made hisonstage debutin June 2016 in agroup show.Feelingoverconfident aftera successful showcase in frontofhis friends andfellowcomedyclassalums,hewenttohisfirst official open micthe next dayand gotquite the realitycheck

“Istillhadmilesandmilestogo.Itshookmeto thecore.Butitalsogavemeachallenge,athingto conquer,”hesaid.

Arorahitthegroundrunningoverthenextfew years, goingtoweekly open mics throughout Austinand SanAntonio andstudyingcomedic inspirationslikeGaryGulmanand Russell Peters,a childhood hero of hiswithwhomhewould one dayshare thestage.His time developing in San Antonio’scomedyscene,a smallbut inclusive groupofjokesayers,helpedhonehiscraftandtake himtonew heightswithvarying degrees of success. He went from bombingbadly at asmall business owners’convention, wherehewas even threatened with beingkickedout,toheadlining andperformingatlocal andnationwideshows

Arora, whoisa native of Mumbai,India,traveled in 2023 to NewYorkCitytoparticipate in Laughing Lassi,a comedy showcase featuring comics of SouthAsian descent. His15-minute set wasa hitwiththe NewYorkaudience, whichis knownfor beingsomeofthe most critical in the comedy world.

“After theshow, therewas an after-party, and themomentI walked into it,the entire audience cheered formeand made me feel like acelebrity That nightmademefeel this is exactlywhere Iam meanttobe,”Arora said.

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Visit tanveerarora.com and follow him on socialmedia for 2025 tour dates.

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InNovember2024, Aroratook part in LaughingLassi once again, this time as part of theNew York Comedy Festival,one of thebiggest around At thefamed Broadway Comedy Club,Arora went on second to last with anotherwell-received performance,adding anothernotch to thecomedian’s bright future

He said theseexperiences,along with hisrecent success, made himrealize:

“Tobehumbleatevery stage. To notbearrogant.Toloveandreceivelove.Comedyisbeautiful, andthere is so much love in it that we allneed to tapintoit.”

Arorasaysofhisapproachtocomedyandwhat he wantsthe audience to take away from hisact, “There is aselfish aspect to it.’CausewhenI bring my problems on stageina funny way, youlaugh andvalidateit, whichhelps me processit. It’s almost liketherapy.”

Thecomedianputshis most authenticselfat theforefront anddoesn’t shyawayfromhis real life,likefatherhood,separationandcomingoutas bisexual,which he didliveonstage

“I want to inspirethe audience to be theirtrue self.Tolivetheir true life. To fixtheir relationships. To be unhinged.Tolivefully,authentically To breathefreely,”Arora said. ★

This year’s nationally recognized San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo runs Feb. 6-23

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SanAntonio’s rodeo legacycontinues to shine

Throughoutthe 1930sand ’40s, agricultural fairsand expositionswereheldinSanAntonio, whichwas seen as an emerging cattletown.

To properly showcase thegrowing livestockindustry,andtoassertthecity’sposition inthetrade,communityandbusinessleaders agreedbetterfacilitieswereneeded

Businessman andphilanthropistJoe Freeman beganthe movement that ledto theconstructionofa county coliseum wherelivestock expositionsand agriculturalshowscouldbeheld.Constructionof thefacility east of downtown startedin 1948,and it opened ayearlater.The first SanAntonio StockShow& Rodeowas held therein1950. Therodeo celebrated its75thanniversarylastyearbecauseitwas firstheldin1949,thoughitwentbyadiffer-

entnameand wasnot at thecoliseum.

Since thecitysaddled up forthe initial event, theSan AntonioStock Show &Rodeohas generatedmorethan$243million,and more than 10,500 Texascollege students have benefitedfromthe event’s rodeoscholarship.Ithas grownintoone of thelargest,mostprestigious single eventsinthecity,accordingtotheassociation that runs theannual event.

For14consecutive years, it wasawarded thePRCALarge Indoor Rodeoofthe Year, andthroughoutitsruntheeventhasdrawn some of thebiggest countryactsinthe musicindustry, includingDolly Parton,Porter Wagoner, RoyRogersand Dale Evans, Alabama,BradPaisley andBrooks& Dunn.

Thelong-establishedevent hascemented itself in localhistory andlore.

Forover50years,the eventwas held at

Freeman Coliseum —countycommissionersagreed to name thestructure afterJoe Freeman andhis brotherHarry in 1958.In 2003,theSanAntonioStockShow&Rodeo movedits main events to thenewly opened SBCCenter(nowthe FrostBankCenter),a facilitythe associationshareswiththe San AntonioSpurs

Held over threeweeksevery February, theevent requires over 2,000 tons of dirt to coverthe arenafloor,forcing theSpurs to play road gamesinwhat’sbeen dubbed theteam’s“RodeoRoadTrip.”

ThenextSan AntonioStock Show & Rodeotakes placeFeb.6-23atthe Frost BankCenter,withFreemanColiseumnext door servingasanexpohall, andwiththe carnival andfairgrounds surroundingit.

As theevent’s catchphrasegoes, “Let’s rodeo, SanAntonio.” ★

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It’s Eas to Be Your Best in Santa Barbara

Leave refreshed after 3 days of nature, history, delightful dining and indulgences

FOR OVER A CENTURY, SANTA BARBARA HAS been described as “The American Riviera” for its blissful beaches, Mediterranean climate and luxe, laid-back lifestyle Cradled between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the gleaming Pacific Ocean, the city is known for its distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, downto-earth wine scene and abundant natural beauty not to mention its carefree California cool

Despite sitting only 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles, the city feels far removed from the nation’s second-largest metropolis, and this private, under-theradar mentality is one of the many reasons countless celebrities call Santa Barbara home

Whether you ’ re traveling for a long weekend or makingapitstoponHighway1,thischarismaticcoastal haven inspires all who visit to pause, reset and become the best versions of themselves Below, you’ll find a weekend guide with our top recommendations for fellow Texans passing through

FRIDAY

After landing at the city’s small regional airport, head to The Rosewood Miramar Beach With its creamycolored bungalows perched over manicured lawns andimmaculategardens,thepropertyfeelslikeoneof the grand mansions of Montecito, where the rich and famous live in luxurious hideaways tucked discretely throughout the neighborhood The 16-acre estate is bookended between the mountains and the sea, and feels decidedly residential, with its flowering footpaths and curated collections by artists such as Marc Chagall and Hunt Slonem

With bags unpacked,drive downtown, wheresites likeElPresidiodeSanta Barbara whiskall whovisit back to 18th-century Spanishculture.Every August,the city celebrates itsSpanish heritage with theOld SpanishDaysFiesta, repletewithflamenco performances,horse parades, rodeos and food mercados.

Regardless of themonth youvisit,the self-guidedtourofthe OldMission Santa Barbaraiswellworth thetime, andthe neighboringA.C.PostelMemorialRoseGardenrewardswithbeautifulflowers.Architecture aficionadoswill enjoythe Andalusianstyled SantaBarbara County Courthouse, whereaclimbuptheclocktoweraffordsvast viewsofthe city’s ubiquitous,red-tiled roofs.

SantaBarbara’s most visitedlandmark, StearnsWharf,was built in1872 andremains theoldestworking wood wharfinthe state. If time permits, stop fora localMexican food lunchatRosales,orcontinueexploring downtown.The pedestrian-onlyState Street Promenadeishometoa superlativeARTS District;unbeknownsttomany,SantaBarbara is thesmallest city in thecountry to have full-time professional symphony,opera,balletand theatercompanies.The city’s flairfor holistichealingand wellnessisalsoevidenced at places likeSALT, wheremassages, salt scrubs,facials andhalotherapy sessions take placeunderground amid thelargest HimalayansaltcaveinNorth America.

Before returningtothe hotel, sink your

toes in thesandatButterfly Beach, wherelocals sitonthe seawallasthe sunarcswest. Later,headtodinneratCaruso’s,whichfeels like dining on aprivate yacht, with itsteakwood floorsand polishedchromerailings

TheMichelin restaurant,named forthe hotel’sowner,RickCaruso, is oneofjust11venuesinCaliforniatoearnGreenStarstatusfor itscommitmenttosustainability. Thedishes here,suchasthe homemade gnocchistuffed with freshabalone,prawnsand SantaBarbara’sprizedseaurchin,arespectacularandinspired by localflora,fauna andmarinelife. If sushisoundsbetter, make areservation at thehotel’s newest dining establishment, AMASushi,named forthe Japanesefemale free divers whocollected pearls andseafood

fortheir villagesoverthe ages.Here, dishes prepared in theEdomaetradition areserved in astylish dining room complete with a scallopedsushi barand oak-paneledwalls reminiscentofJapanesefisherman huts

SATURDAY

With an averageof300 days of sunshine a year,the outdoorscalltoSanta Barbaralocals andvisitorsalike.Start theday with a hike at InspirationPoint,The DouglasFamilyPreserveortheColdSpringTrail,followed by breakfastatJeannine’s,where thestaff knowsregularsbyname.

Spendthe rest of themorning shopping at thearrayofstylishstoresalong Monteci-

to’s CoastVillage Road.HudsonGrace and EmilyJoubertHome&GardenaretwofavoritesinTheMontecitoCountryMart,withthe lattersellingeverythingfromParisianteas by MariageFrèrestothrow pillows upholstered in Antoinette Poissonfabrics

Next door to theseestablishmentslies therelaxed eatery andneighborhood hot spot, Bettina’s, where85% of themenu comesfromlocal farmersmarkets.The region’s rich agricultural heritage,drivenby smallfamilyfarms andmultigenerational ranching operations,isevident throughout SantaBarbara’s organicfarm-to-table culinary scene. Grab atable on Bettina’s patio anddineongoldenpizzastoppedwithhandpulledmozzarella anda seasonal rotation of

farm-fresh veggies,thengraba scoop of artisanalice creamfromRori’snextdoor Nature lovers will appreciate theabundant naturalbeautyondisplay at thecity’s BotanicGardenand Lotusland, thesecond of whichisrankedone of thetop 10 gardens intheworld,nottomentionthefirstorganic botanicalgardeninthe country. Everyyear from February to November,20,000 visitors flocktoLotusland to experience thelegacy of itsinimitablefounder,the late Polish operasingerand socialite, Madame Ganna Walska Today,the37-acregarden—visitableonly by reservation— is averitable wonderland filledwithflowering lotusesand waterlilies, aloesand ancientcycads. Guests might

feel likeAlicefallingthrough therabbithole astheypasskoipondsandgardenlabyrinths, animal-shapedtopiaries andone of largest functioningastrologicalclocksinthe world. If Lotuslandisbooked, Casa delHerrero is agreat second option.The National HistoricLandmarkwas designed by George Washington Smithand boasts magnificent Moorishgardens

Later,moseytothelushsanctuarythatis SanYsidroRanch.Thisexclusive property is ladenwithhistory andnostalgia,fromits originsasa Spanishlandgrant to itsevolution as aworking citrus ranchinthe 1800s Over theyears,manyfamousguestshave laid theirheads here,including Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn, andJohnand

JacquelineKennedy,who spenttheir honeymoon on property

OneofSan Ysidro Ranch’snewestofferings includes an afternoon teaservice in theestate’sverdant gardens. Sip on cold Champagneand hottea while samplingan arrayofsnacks, includingtarragonchicken saladsandwichesand poppyseed scones,as pollinatorsand hummingbirdshover amongthe fragrant citrus trees.The hotel’s privatecellarand intimate wine-tasting experience is anotherpopular option forvisitors,including nonhotel guests,who don’t have time to explorethe grape-strewn Santa Ynez Valley. Most special, however, is a dinnerattheStonehouserestaurant,which mightbethe most romantic dining option

ACOUPLE OF IDEAS FOREXTENDED STAYS

VISIT THE

CHANNEL

ISLANDS: Outdoorsy visitors seeking an off-the-beatenpath adventure should take a day to visit the nearby Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. This ecologically rich archipelago, nicknamed the Galapagos of NorthAmerica, is known for itsextreme biodiversity, fascinating history and geological phenomena. Tour operators such as Channel Islands Expeditions and Santa Barbara Adventure Co. can arrange every detail, from hiking trips to naturalist-led kayaking expeditions into one of the world’s largest seacaves to snorkeling, picnics, scuba diving and camping.

EXPLORE THE WINE COUNTRY: The 2004 Oscarwinning film, “Sideways,” brought an influx of attention to the burgeoning Santa Ynez Valley, locatedonly one hour’s drive from Santa Barbara. From the cooler coastal Santa Rita Hills to the Santa Ynez Valley farther inland, grapes thrive in the region’s diverse microclimates.With well over 200 wineries, seven American Viticultral Areas and more than 75 distinctive grape varieties, led by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, you can easily spend aday or two exploring the robust wine scene, which is largely led by small production, family run winemaking operations.

in allofSanta Barbara. If TheStonehouseis booked,makeyourway to TreLuneinMontecito,whereloyallocalsvisitweekly forthe homeyambience, warm serviceand soulful Italiancuisine

SUNDAY

On your finalday,greet thesun at Miramar Beachand admire thegrand oceanfront mansions before amorning at thespa.The Rosewoodishometotheonlyfive-starspain SantaBarbara,withspecialty treatments like theVagus NerveMeditativeMassage,which uses blendedCaliforniabotanicalsand craniosacraltherapy to induce azenlikestate Post-breakfast,drive to thequainthill-

side community of Summerland, wherelocalshops overlookingthe seaawait on LillieAvenue. TheWell, Botanikand Field+ Fort arejusta fewfavorites here,withthe latterserving alovelylunch at itson-site eatery,Feast

Wellnessgurus will appreciate TheSacredSpace’sfloweringgardens,healingcrystals,booksand candles, alongwiththe medleyofbreathwork, soundhealingand floral arrangingclassesofferedon-site,while bookwormswon’t want to miss theGodmothersbookstore. Thelatteristhe newest addition to town,attracting localcelebrities such as Prince Harry,MeghanMarkleand Oprah, to name afew

As theday wanes, return to downtown SantaBarbara fora walk throughthe Funk Zone.Located just minutesfromthe beach, this vibrantneighborhood hasthe Urban WineTrailwithtastingrooms,alongwithart galleries andsensory restaurantslikeLoquita.ThepopularvenueservesauthenticSpanishtapas andpaellaswithice-coldgin and tonics,while nearby restaurantslikeFlorde Maiz whip up memorablemargaritasand elevated Mexicancuisine.Bothare worthy optionsfor aSundaysupper. However, if fresh seafoodandoceanviewsentice,grabaseatat theclassicBrophyBros.clambarandrestaurant,whereyoucantoasttheweekend’swaninghours as thesun sets over theAmerican Riviera. ★

Dine,Savor,Listen

YOU CAN’T HELPBUT STARE AT YOZORA’S hi-fisetup,animage that’s both retroand modern.A pair of uprightspeakersframesanexpansive cabinettoppedwitha turntableand the blue glow of vacuum tubesfroma McIntosh amplifier. Abovethe audiosetup sits asmall shelfwhereanalbumcoverofwhat’scurrentlyplayingsitsondisplay,illuminatedbyavintage “OnAir”light.Clearly,thisisthe work of atrueaudiophile

Itprovidesanidealsettingforchef/owner GreyHwangtoshareJapaneseflavorsbeyond sushiand hisloveofmusic.Hevaulted onto thecity’sdiningscenefouryearsagowiththe outstandingShiro JapaneseBistro. Now, insteadofcreatinganother sushispot, he broughtanunderappreciateditemofhisculture:the jazz kissa

Akissa,literally,isatea-drinkingshop,and theconceptofajazzkissagoesbackahundred

yearsinJapanesehistory.Today,theyareplaces that focusonthe hi-fisound systems, simple food,drinks, anda proprietor’s musicaltaste andknowledge.AtYozora, thedishesand musicall come from Hwang.

“WheneverIgotoJapan,there’salotofmusiclisteningbars,”hesaid.“SowhenI’moutand I’mdrinkingsomethingwhenI’meatingsomethingandIreallyenjoyitwiththemusic.Iwant tosharewiththatexperiencewithourcustomershere.Ifeellikerightnowwearekindofgetting there.”

Thevinyl collectioncomes from Hwang himself, andhis rows of vinylinclude jazz classicsfromEllaFitzgerald,LouisArmstrong,Stan Getz,somebossanova,andplentyofcitypop,a styleofAmericanmusic-influencedJapanese popmusic from the1980s

WhenHwangfirstopenedYozora,hemade it more of atraditional listening barand soon reworkedtheconcept,sonowit’smoreofares-

taurantina jazz kissa style.

That’s fine,because thedishesthemselves merita visit. Atouch of truffleand afew crispy ricepuffstransformafamiliarmenustapleinto acreamymisosoupthatgoeswonderfullywith adrysakeorasparklingwine.Makesuretoincludetherestaurant’ssignatureitem,thecrispy toro:fourpiecesofpan-searedricetoppedwith medium fatty tuna anda sliceofhousemade ponzugel,withaccentsofjalapeñoandpickled wasabi.Eachbitecontrastsflavors,texturesand promptsthe question of what to ordernext.

On thesmall plates menu,Hwang playfully juxtaposes Korean,Chinese andEuropeaningredients, such as friedgyoza tossedina spicy andslightly sweetsauce then toppedwith shaved Parmigiano-Reggianocheese.

Orderfromthecrudoandyakitorisectionsof themenu,too,andmakesuretotryatleastoneof themaindishes.Whateveryoudo,carveoutsome timeforthisplace.It’sworthsavoring. ★

Yozora showcases chef’s elevated tasteinflavors and music

Sipintothe Past

Each drink is anod to literary legends at the Study at Dean’s

Daisy FayBuchananisnever far from astringofpearlsinF.Scott Fitzgerald’sclassic1925novel“The GreatGatsby.”And you’ll neverbe more than afew minutesawayfromsome pearls of your ownatthe newcocktailbar The StudyatDean’s.

TheStudy is aliterature-inspired affair tucked into ahistoricbuildingonthe grounds ofthenewKimptonSantoHotelnearLaVillita at431S.AlamoSt.Andthebestplacetodiveintothiswell-readwateringholeiswithalibation dubbedDaisy’s Pearl.

More of an experience than adrink,this unique orderpresentsa pair of oyster shells filledwitha bee’sknees cocktail encapsulated in athinspherethatburst open “likeGushers foradults,”accordingtobartenderWinchester Watson.Those juicymorsels areservedalong

THE STUDY AT DEAN’S Kimpton Santo Hotel 431S.Alamo St. deanssteakandseafood.com

withtinycaviarlikebeadsofchamomileteaand atopping of grapefruit foam.The accompanyingfluteofbubblesisthereforapalatecleanser before andafter slurping down your pearls

TheStudy extendsits bookishnessacross theentiremenu, with drinks modeledafter classicsbyJ.D.Salinger,RoaldDahlandothers. TheRay Bradbury-inspiredFirst Sipof Censorship —a punchy,moderntakeona timeless Manhattan— is presentedona bed of smoldering steel wool,evoking thebookburningFirefightersofhis dystopian1953

masterpiece“Fahrenheit 451.”

Theflame of inventivenessatThe Studyis fueled by adeep pool of talent.The JamaicabornWatsonspentyearsmasteringhiscrafton cruiseshipsbeforedockinginSanAntoniotwo yearsago.VeteranSanAntoniomixologistDavidNaylor, who’sbeenatthe forefrontofthe city’sbarsceneforthepastdecadeatTheModernist andLaRuina,among others,alsohelps shapethe experience at TheStudy.

That passion forthe craftand long tenure behind thestick culminates in drinks such as TheRobbers andthe Casino Club.Named for playwrightFriedrichvonSchillerandhisdebut play “The Robbers,” thedrink also recalls the legendaryGerman-American social establishment housed in theformerCasinoHallon Market Street,betterknown todayasthe Gilcrease Building. ★

TheStudy at Dean’s isaliterature-inspired cocktail bar at theKimpton Santo Hotel

Thedrink captures both thespiritofGermancoffeeshopsandmodernwhimsyinasingle,slenderandsexycoupeglass.It’sessentially an espresso martini, butone made througha days-longandpatientclarificationprocessrenderingtheliquidcrystalclear,yetfullofrobust coffeeflavor.Whenserved,apinchoffreshcoffeebeans is toastedina bath of flamingoverproof rum, then carefully placed on topofthe drink, delivering awhiff just as intoxicating as thebeverage.

While TheStudy bearsthe name of its neighboringsteakhouse,Dean’s,thefoodoptionsare limited.You’llbegreeted with a complimentary bowl of sweetand spicynuts. Youcanorderatrioofrawtuna-stuffedcones clearlyinspiredbythe famedchefThomas KellerofThe French Laundry. Butplanon dinnerelsewhere.The Studyisa placetobeginorend an evening.

TheStudy at Dean’s is an intimate experience.Between theseats at thebar anda fewtablesthroughout,capacityisat24withnostandingroom.Reservationsare recommended. ★

WinchesterWatson prepares adrink atThe Study at Dean’s. TheJamaican mixologist honedhis craft on cruise ships.

Daisy’s Pearls uses several modern techniques includingencapsulating aclassic bee’s knees

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SUPERBOWLLIX

Elevateyourgameday witha trio of zestydishes

BY PAUL STEPHEN

Get ready topop thosetailgates andcrack open acoupleoftall boys. The biggest dayinsports is right around the corner withSuper Bowl LIX arriving Feb. 9atthe Caesars SuperdomeinNew Orleans. And no game dayiscompletewithout a full spread of snacks, dipsand other treats. This year,spice upyour Super Bowl party withour trio of zippy recipes suretoscore with your friends and family.

We’ve giventhe classicflavor of Frank’s RedHota San Antonio twist in a gooeydish of Buffalo chicken queso fundido.Frank’s and blue cheeseprovide that unmistakable taste of your favorite wingjoint to our Mexicanstreet corn on the cob, and roasted poblano chiles marry perfectlywithonions and creamcheese in our creamy poblano dip. Howeverthe gamegoes, you’re sureto be awinner withall three.

BU FFALO CHICKEN QU ESO FUNDIDO

If you can’t decide between wings or queso, this dish gives you both in every bite.

Ingredients:

•8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

•1 cup Mexican crema

•1 cup mild or hot Buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish (see note)

•1 cup crumbled cotija cheese

•1 tablespoon olive oil

•1 small sweet onion, finely diced

•1 jalapeño chile

•1 1⁄2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken breast

•2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

•Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions: In alarge bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, crema, Buffalo sauce and cotija cheese. Set aside. In alarge skillet, heat the oil over amedium flame. Add the onion andjalapeño. Sauté 3-5 minutes until tender. Add chicken to the sauté pan and heat just until warmed through. Turn heattolow. Mixinthe cream cheese and crema mixture to the skillet. When it starts to simmer gently, fold in 1cup of Monterey Jack. Spread out the remaining cheese to the top evenly.

Cover skillet with lid, reduce heat slightly and cook just until all the cheese melts, or place the skillet uncovered under the broiler for afew minutes. Before serving,drizzle on alittle extra Buffalo sauce on top. Serve right away with tortilla chips.

Note: To make your own Buffalo sauce, add 6ounces butter and 6ounces Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce to asaucepan. Over medium heat, simmer, stirring,until the butter is melted and sauce is hot.

Makes 8servings

ME XICAN STREET

CO RN ON THE CO B

Grilled Mexican-style street corn takes on atangy gameday flavor with the addition of Frank’s RedHot, the key ingredient in Buffalo sauce. But feel free to use the hot sauce of your choosing (Valentina works particularly well here).

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cupmayonnaise

• 1⁄4 cuphot sauce of choice, plus more for drizzling

• 1⁄2 cupfinely crumbled blue cheese, plus more for serving •3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided use •8 ears corn, shucked

Instructions: Heat agas or charcoal grill to ahigh heat and allow the grates to heat for at least 10 minutes. While grill heats,combinethe mayonnaise, 1⁄4 cupofhot sauce, blue cheese and 2tablespoons of the chives. Set aside Place the corn directly over the hottest part of the grill. If using acharcoal grill, leave the corn uncovered. If using gas, close the lid when not turning the corn. Cook the corn, turning every minute or so until it is well charred on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the corn to alarge bowl. Coat with sauce using a spoon or abrush. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining hot sauce, blue cheese and chives, and serve immediately. Makes 8serving

CR EAMY

PO BLANO DIP

Roasted poblano chiles and sweet onion give this dip atouch of heat and pungency that’s aperfect foil for tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

•2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1⁄2 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped

•2 garlic cloves, chopped

•2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped

•8 ounces cream cheese

• 1⁄2 cupsour cream

•Salt, to taste

•1 scallion, thinly sliced, to garnish

Instructions: Heat the oil in asmall skillet over a medium flame and add the onion. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1minute, and remove the pan from the heat.

Add the cooked onion and garlic to afood processor with the chopped poblano and pulse until finely minced. Add the cream cheese, sour cream and salt, and process until smooth.The dip will be very loose at this point. Transfer it to aserving dish, cover and refrigerate for at least 2hours to let it set before serving.Garnish with the scallion before serving.

Makes 8servings

Revolutionize YourFitness RoutineEmbraceNewYear's fitnessgoalswith

Revolutionize Your Fitness Routine

BY BONNY OSTERHAGE

It’sthattimeofyearagain.The time forfresh starts, resolutionsand goal setting,and nowhereisthismore evidentthanatyourlocal gymorfitness studio. Januaryisa peak monthfor thefitness industryaspeopleembrace the “new year,new you” mindset.ByFebruaryorMarch, however, that zeal inevitably begins to wane,and youcan once againbook your favorite bike at your localcycle studio. What makespeoplefalloff thefitness wagonsoquickly?There are severalreasons,but oneofthe biggest maybethatall that initial gusto canleadtoovertraining, exhaustion andeveninjury. Addto thoseissuesa lack of nutrientsthe body needstoperform,and youhavea recipe fordisaster. Even themosteliteathletestakerestdaysand usemultiple modalitiestoensuretheir bodies canrecover adequately and achievepeakperformance.Theyalsofollowa healthydietto support theirefforts. Thegood news is youdon’t have to be an eliteathlete to recoverlikeone.San Antonioishometoseveral businessesthatcan help keep yougoing strong allyearlong.

Take the Plunge

Thecoldplunge, that is!Morethanjusta viralTikToktrend,coldwater therapyand icebaths have been around forcenturies Today, this practice hasevolved into cold waterimmersiontanks that canimprove circulationand help with workoutperformanceand recovery

“Ifyourmuscles aresoreafter aworkout, taking acoldplungecan reduce theswellingand inflammation,” said Jeremy Jacob, founderofEvolveHuman Optimization Labs,a placehedescribes as a“social wellness playground.”

“Ifyou do it before your workout, it cools theblood,which helpsthe musclesperform

better, anditgives youa bigendorphin rush,” he said

Evolve offers threeoversizecoldwater tanks, each setata different temperature. This allows newclientstoacclimatewhile experiencedplungerscan jump rightinto thecoldest setting.How long yousit dependsonyourexperience. Beginners may go for30to60seconds,while themore advanced user mightsit forthree to five minutes. Thetanks undergoconstantcirculation andfiltration,and arejustone of many modalitiesavailableatthismembership-based one-stop shop designed to be a “recoverygym.” “Yourbodymustrecover to be optimized,”Jacob said.Heexplained that when thebodyisovertrained,itnolonger responds properly becausemuscles arenot givenenoughtimetorepairand grow

“Restiswhatallows youtotrain hard for thelongterm,”headded. “Ifyou wear the body down toomuch, youcan’t hitthe workoutwiththe same intensity.”

Go to Extremes

If youwantthe benefits of cold therapy withoutgetting wet, trywhole-bodycryotherapy. Rather than sitina tuboffreezing water, youstand in acryotherapy chamber foruptothree minuteswhile exposedto extremelycold, drytemperatures. Theresult is asignificant reductionininflammation andpaininthe body

HeatherO’Neill, ownerofSweat Equity SanAntonio andCryoFit AlamoHeights, explainedthatcryotherapy flushesout lactic acid andmetabolic wastefromtissues, resultinginlessrecoverytimebetween workouts.Italsohas theaddedbenefit of helpingthe body burn calories

“Women burn 400to600 calories forthe five to sevenhours following acryotherapy session,while menburn600 to 800,”she said On theopposite endofthe recovery spectrum is heat.Infraredsaunasremove impurities by usinginfraredlight to penetratethe body andheatitdirectly. The result is afastand deep cleansingsweat Unliketraditional saunas,infrared

saunas don’theatthe airaroundthe body, meaningyou canstayinthemmuchlongerand reap themanybenefits, which includeboosting metabolism,increasing circulationand strengtheningthe immune system

“Infraredsaunasdetox up to 30%ofthe toxicloadinyourcells,suchasheavy metalsand mold,” said O’Neill.

Sheaddedthatusing an infrared sauna twoorthree timesper week hasbeen shown to lowerthe risk of cardiacdeath by as much as 52%. If that’s notenoughreasonto getsweaty, here’s another: It canboostyour mood by lowering stress levels

“You geta dose of thegood stufflike dopamine,oxytocin, serotoninand en-

dorphins,which dramatically reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels,” shesaid.

Stretch It Out

Have youevernoticed howmanypeople make adashfor thedoor afteranexercise classwithout stayingfor thecooldownand stretchportion of theworkout?While it maynot be themostexcitingpartofthe workout, it couldbethe most important. Why? Becausewhenmuscles gettight,they don’tperform as well, whichcan lead to injuries

Places likeStretch Zone andStretch Lab offertrained practitionerswho usespecial equipmentand techniques to stretchmus-

cles andincreasetheir rangeofmotion. The result is improved flexibility, performance andposture,and decreasedmuscleaches andjoint pain.

Dial In Your Diet

Getting fitand losing weight doesn’tmean starvation.Yet many people drastically cut calories or eliminateentirefood groups from theirdietinthe name of getting healthy, then wonder whytheylackthe energy to work out.

Abodythatisn’t adequately fueled cannotproperlyperform,soit’sessentialto eata healthymix of protein, fats andcarbohydrates to keep your body functioningat

itsbest. However, planning andprepping mealsistime-consumingand challenging forthose whodon’t enjoycooking.Fortunately,there areplaceslikeClean Eatz and Zedric’s that make it easier with prepackaged healthymeals that aredesignedtomake stayingontrack simple

“Weare here forpeoplewithfull, demandinglives whowanttoeat well but don’thavethe time to make it happen themselves,” said Zedric’s founder, Zach Lutton, aformerexecutive chef

Each Zedric’s meal is perfectlyportioned,and allingredients andnutritional informationare listedonthe package. The mealscan be delivered or picked up,and they areready to eatinlessthantwo min-

utes,makingthemthe ultimate “fast” food forpeopleonthe go

Stress Less

If youwanttorechargeyourbody, youmust rest your mind.While youmay notthink that stress playsa part in thebody’srecovery, the fact is that themindand body work in tandem. That’s whymanagingstressisanintegral part of asuccessful fitnessplan.

“Highlevelsofstress, or cortisol,can manifest physically,resulting in chronic inflammation,” said O’Neill, whoinstalleda Somadome Meditation PodatSweat Equity to help calm themindthrough guided meditation,color therapy, binaural beats

andmicrocrystallinetiles.

“Stressisone of thebiggest ways that we limit recovery,” agreed Jacob,who offers massage chairs andred light therapy, along with otherstress-relieving toolsatEvolve. “Ifyou arenot able to mentally decompress on your rest days,that’sa problem.”

Taking atotal,comprehensive approach to getting fitthatincludesincorporating rest andrecoverycan notonlyhelpyou succeed in keepingyourNew Year’s resolution,but it canalsohelpyou succeed at leadinga healthy, happy life.

“Yourfocus should be on health span versus lifespan,”saidJacob.“It’s notabout thenumberofyears youlive. It’s aboutthe quality.” ★

FI TN ES SE VO LU TI ON

EXERCISING SMART AT ANYAGE

PBecause an active lifestyle never getsold, get moving now andadapt your workouts as you mature

BY BONNY OSTERHAGE

eopleare livinglonger. That’s thefindingofa report publishedbythe World Health Organization,which stated that by 2050,the number of people worldwide60 andolder will double.While youcan’t predict with absolute certaintywhatthe quality of thoseyears will look like,you canstack thedeckinyourfavor by stayingactive.

Thebenefitsofexercisefor both thebody andmindasyou ageare well documented However, onesizedoesnot fitall when it comestofitness, andthe workouts youenjoy in your 20sand 30smight notserve youas well in your 50sand 60s.

Don’tget stuckinanexerciserut.Pay

attentiontothe changesthatcomewith time andlearn howtoworksmarter,not harder,tocreatea strong body that will carry youthrough allagesand stages of life.

Your 20s

When youare in your 20s, it’s hard to imaginelifeinyour40s and50s,but therealityis that it will be here before youknowit, so what youdonow matters more than you think. Take advantageofall that youthful energy to establishstrongfitness habits Theseare theyears when youcan push your body harder becauseitwill recoverfaster, so

don’tbeafraidtorampupthe intensity.

This is an excellenttimefor endurance cardio,likerunning or cycling. It’s also the idealtimetostart weight training,and focus on developing proper form andtechnique Thebodygrows muscle faster in your youth, thanks to high-functioning hormones,so besidesseeingthe resultsquickly,you will also be buildinga solid foundation to combatthe loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging.

Notsurehow to startstrengthtraining? Hire apersonaltrainer or join agroup exercise class. StudioslikeSoulFitness andISI EliteTrainingofferstrengthtrainingclasses

in an inclusive, welcomingenvironment that allows forindividualattentionwithina groupsetting

Your 30s

This is thedecadewhenmanypeoplebegin to “settle” into adulthood.Between raising familiesand pursuing careers, fitnesscan quicklybecomeanafterthought. Unfortunately,thisisalsoaroundthe time when the body’s metabolismmay starttonaturally and gradually shift, making it easier to gain afew extrapoundsand harder to lose them Therefore, it’s more importantthanever

Smaller gymssuchasOrange Theory offera total body workout in ashort amount of time, a plus for those years filled with work and family.

Walking is great exercise at any age. Hardberger Park and other green spaces offer acalmingplace to raiseyour step count —aim for at least 8,000 aday.

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that youfindthe time forbothcardioand strength training to maintain ahealthy weight andleanmuscletone.

Look fora workoutthatoffers alot of bang forthe buck.Studios like Orange Theory with itsrunning,rowingand strength format,orSpengawitha cycle, strength and yoga combo, offermultipledisciplines in one classfor atotal body workoutina minimum amount of time

Your 40s

Welcometothatstage in life when you mightbegin to notice that while your diet andexerciseroutineshaven’t changed, the wayyourpants fithas.Changinghormone levels combined with alower metabolism canchangehow thebodystoresfat,often resultinginwhatsomerefer to as a“muffin top” or “spare tire”aroundthe midsection

If youhaven’t picked up apairofdumbbells yet, this is thetimetostart.Strength training is thesecretsauce to managing midlifeweightgain, andconsistency is key. Aimtodostrengthtrainingatleast three timesa week usingweights that make the last twoorthree reps of anyset challenging. This is also an excellent time to increase your daily step count. Lace up your shoes andgofor abrisk walk four or five timesa week to getyourdaily step countupinthe 8,000 to10,000 range. Thebestpartof

walking? No gymrequired, andSan Antonio hasplentyofpaths andtrails to getyou moving

Your 50s and beyond

Functional fitnessisthe focusofyour50s andbeyond. That meansexercises that keep youstrongand agile enough to carry in groceries, play on thefloor with your grandkids,orenjoy your favorite activities without aches, painsorfearofinjury.

Pilatesand yoga areideal becausethey offerlow-intensity workouts that build core strength,while improvingposture,balance andflexibility, whichall tend to diminish with age. LocalPilatesstudioUrban Lagree offers challengingPilatesreformerclasses usingthe traditionalLagreemethodto lengthen andstrengthenthe muscles. Or try BlackSwanYogafor classesthatrange from invigorating andathletictorelaxingand meditative

Just likea carwithexcessmileage, an agingbodycan runefficientlyifproperly maintained throughmaintenance and tune-ups.Takethe time to listentoyour body,determine what it needs, andthen make anynecessary changestokeep it functioningatits highestlevel.Itisnever toolatetoimprove your qualityoflife throughexercise, andyourbodywill thank youfor it ★

Pilates and yogahelp build core strengthand agility, which tend to diminish as the decades pass by

Wellness Is Just a Trip Away

Retreats offer health, luxe andthe path to anew you

BY BECCA HENSLEY

Whenitcomes to wellnessshifts, most of us canfinda thousand excusestoavoid getting started. No wonder thenew year foreverservesas theworld’s proverbial launchpadtobanishold habits andembrace newrituals.If you’ve gotJanuary slated forresolutions of thesalubriousvariety,wesuggest startingyourregimeata retreatthatspecializes in well-being.Ensconced in an inspiringsetting,motivated by astaff of veritableexperts andcheerleaders, you’ll delveintonew experiences, meet your goalsand make healthierroutinesthe orderofthe day.

Here aresomewellness-oriented getaways sure to support thenew “you.”

Palmaïa The House of AïA, Rivera Maya Mexico

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Forthose who’ve been vegancurious butfearyou’llstarveorbebored with your meals, look no furtherthanthisjewel box of ahaven,pocketedintoa secluded jungle on aprivate beachinPlayacar. Belovedfor itsall-inclusivestructure, whichallows guests to experiment,the soulfully blissful,five-star sparesortgrew from founderAlexFerri’s dreamtocreate aconsequential hideaway wherevacationerscould satisfytheir curiosity, seek healthyalternativesand enjoya rewarding holiday full of transformation-initiating options. Servingclean,plant-based food at itsfiverestaurants,Palmaïa proposes a plethora of healingactivitieseachday, from sacred women’scircles to yoga and gong baths. Itsalfrescospa,complete with itsown cenote,pampers guests

with ancestral-inspired treatments,teachers andguidescalledarchitectsoflife, and there’sanon-site intuitivehealerready to show youthe way. Need amargarita?No problem. Palmaïadoesn’t judge.

SenseiLāna’i, AFour Seasons Resort, Hawaii fourseasons.com/sensei

Sometimesinlifeyou need alittlehelp —perhaps asensei, that august person esteemed in Asianculture fortheir wealth of knowledgeand leadership.You’llbe assigned your very ownsenseiinHawaiiat Lāna’i Sensei Lāna’i,A Four SeasonsResort, atranquilenclave on thelessertraveled island of Lāna’i.Conceived as astate-of-theartoasis of well-being, Sensei Lāna’i creates customized programs foreachguest,personally designed by experts— from nutritionists to exercise physiologists. Positioned at thefoot of an emeraldmountainpepperedbypalms,surroundedbygardens anchored with prodigious artwork(think: pieces by Botero), stepsfromthe ocean, the curative resort proposes threepaths:Move, Nourishand Rest.A cutting-edgefacility, with itsmainrestaurantbyNobu, expert team membersand island activities as an everyday option,thisflagshipSenseican be thefirst step to newbeginnings.

Rancho de los Caballeros, Ariz.

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Long knowntohelpwithissues of anxiety, trust, trauma anddepression,equine therapycouples horses with people,allowing an opportunityfor mindfulnessand intuitivecommunication —ideal forhealing. Thenonverbal interactionbetween humans andhorsescan lead to an elevated senseofself-awarenessand confidence There’snobetterplace to experience horses in theirhappy spot than at Rancho de Los Caballeros, alegendary ranchinthe Sono-

ranDesert. Afamily-owned dude ranchthat features 13,000 acresofhorse-accessible trails,italsokeeps guests busy with myriad activities,fromATV to archery. Enjoyclassic treatments at itsspa,aswellasequine healingpackages, such as Horsebackto Wellness, aThursdaytoSundaypackage that includes yoga,culinaryand equine encounters

Esperanza,Auberge Resorts Collection, Los Cabos

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Just watching thewhalesspout from your suiteatEsperanza,Auberge Resorts Collection, poised on PuntaBallena overlookingthe cobalt SeaofCortezon thesouthernmosttip of theBajaPeninsula mightbeenoughtohealwhatails you.

Buttakethe cure furtherwitha day— or more —spent in theresort’snewly reimaginedSpa at Esperanza. Underthe tutelage of lead therapistand intuitivehealer ConnieRuiz, thespa’s newest programs were createdasanode to philosophyand practice of themedicinewheel,utilized by many Indigenous tribes of Mexico Basedonthe four elements —fire, earth, airand water— andthe beliefs of the Maya andAztec peoples, thespa proffers asignature collectionofwellnessjourneys meanttoawakenchange, restorethe spirit andincitebliss. Utilizingcrystals, themedicinewheel andmore, thenearly full-dayimmersiontreatmentscomprise one-on-one yoga practicesand breath work on thebeach,energycleansing, affirmationpractices,bodywork, afacial anda bespokefour-course lunchatCoci-

na delMar,its delightfulrestaurantthat hovers abovethe ocean.

Mohonk Mountain House, N.Y.

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Escape into theHudsonValley’sverdant pastiche of postcard perfection at historic Mohonk Mountain House, arefugefor nature-lovingsouls since1869. Definedby itscastlelikeVictorian mansion, glistening lake,warmhospitalityand more than 85 milesofhiking, biking (and snowshoeingin season)trails,the hospitable retreat, family ownedand operated forgenerations,boasts anostalgic oldschool flairthat’sakinto summercamp, andits opportunitiesfor innerand outergrowth. Dedicatedtoremindinggueststoembrace thehealing powerofnatureand itsgifts,Mohonkloves to getguestsoutdoorsand active.Suitable forthe entire family (orfor solo travelers), therefined hotelprovidescountless ways to interfacewiththe outdoors(on horses, playinggolf, fishing, meditations, walksand more), even if that meansjustsipping tea while ruminating in anyone of its600 rockingchairs. An award-winning spa complementsdaysspent in motion

Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin

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NotyourTexan grandma’slakehouse, this storiedspa retreat, just 30 minutes(or a scenic boat ride)fromdowntownAustin, embraces watersidelivingtothe nthdegree. Situated to take full advantageofH20’sscientifically proven benefits,40casually sophisticatedguest roomsbeckon, each abasefor bespokewellnessprograms. With first-inclass, cleangourmet fare,a rangeofexceptional treatments in therestive 25,000square-foot LakehouseSpa,boating andlake adventures,a plethora of vivifyingactivities (think:astronomy,guidedhikes,Pilates, tarot card reading, drumming,SUP yoga and more), this close-to-San Antoniogetaway also tantalizes seekerswithenriching workshopsled by well-knownspeakers, authors, expertsand artists. Consider theLinger Longer offer, whichgifts twofreenights when youpurchasea five-night stay. ★

TR ANSF OR MIN GL IVES WI TH ART

BY DEBORAH MARTIN

The artthatlines thewalls anddotsthe garden of theEcumenicalCenterismorethandécor Thepaintings,drawings, sculptures and textilesare anod to thefactthatthe arts area big part of thebehavioralhealthservicesthatthe center provides to people of allages, including veterans andfamilies. Once ayear, thevisualarts literally support that work through“ArtHeals Hearts,” itsannual exhibitand sale

“Tohaveanart show with purpose,it’svery healingfor theartistand it’s very healingfor the buyer,”saidLejla Cenanovic, whocurates theexhibit as part of herworkasspecial programcoordinatorand educationcoordinator. “And forus, we’re like,‘OK,how many more programs canweinvent with theseproceeds?’”

Thecurrent show,featuring 350piecesofart by 75 artists, opened with areception in September andrunsthrough February.Proceedsfromthe sale of each pieceare evenly dividedbetween each artist andthe center.

Albert Gonzales hasbeen participatinginthe show fornearly10years

“Inmycareer,being able to have this experience of seeing howdoing liveart brings smilestopeople’sfaces,I know it canhaveanimpact,” said Gonzales,who is knownfor hisuse of saturated colors andnatureimagery

Thisyear’s “ArtHealsHearts” features 350pieces by 75 artists and runs through February. Proceeds are evenly divided between artists and thecenter.

He knowsthatmakingart helpswithhis mental health,too.

“I’vebeen able to developmyown form of therapythrough my artand kind of dive into theseproblemsthatI’vehad,” he said

Theproceedsfromthe sale help thecenter providecounselingand othermentalhealth services on aslidingscale.Mostclientspay nothing. Thecenteralsotrainshealthcareworkers, clergy andreligious workers, andprovidesfree community-based educationalprograms.

In addition to Gonzales,the current show features worksbysuchwell-knownSan Antoniobasedartists includinghis wife,Carline, Doerte Weber, Lionel Sosa,Kaldric Dow, CindyMorawski andIlnaColemere.

Theexhibit also features pieces createdby clientsastheyworkthrough theissues that sent them throughthe center’s doorway.

“Itjustisuplifting,” said CEO/ExecutiveDirectorMaryBethFisk, whohas been with thecenter since2013. “You cansee thepainand youcan see thescars in so much of thework. We hear the storiesfromfolks that this washelpful in their journeytohealing, anditcan be helpfultosomeoneelseiftheyunderstandthatstory.”

Sometimes, people connect profoundly with theworkondisplay.Cenanovic said that Kim Feltshad apiece on exhibitfeaturing twoolder menembracing.Itresonated with aman who came to thecenterfor agrief supportgroup,and he askedhow much it was.

“Itwas notcheap,and alot of people coming forfreeservices, they don’thave$2,200,”she said

Shetoldhim theprice,and also said they couldworkout apayment plan.Hetoldher he’d be rightback, left,and returned with thefull price.

“Hepickeditupand left,” shesaid. “Itjust meantsomuchtohim.”

Theart sale hasbeen part of theEcumenical Center calendar forabout12 years, springingfrom an arttherapy workshop that anumberofartists took part in.The staffinvited them to show their work at thecentertoenhance thespace,and someonesuggested that it mightbebeneficialto sell theartwork,too.

Thecenterhas been servingthe community since1967,whenitbegan in asingleroomat MethodistHospital. It wasfounded by Episcopal

Artists include Albert andCarline Gonzales, Doerte Weber, Lionel Sosa, Kaldric Dow, Cindy Morawski and Ilna Colemere.

Theexhibit also features pieces created by clients as theywork through the issues that sent them through the center’s doorway.

Bishop EverettHolland Joes,Rabbi DavidJacobson, MethodistBishopEugeneSlater, Archbishop Robert Luceyand others

“Wehad wonderfully insightful,visionary leadersthatsaidthere needed to be aplace for hope andhealing,”saidFisk. “Theyjustsaidthere hastobea spot wherepeoplecan be safe,where they cancometoget what they need,and that’s howwe’ve definedthe organization as it has grownoveryears.”

It is headquarteredina warm,welcoming spacetuckedjustoff thebusyintersectionof Wurzbach andEwing Halsell.

Itsreach extendswellbeyondSan Antonio. It hasmorethan40satellitespacesthroughoutthe Hill Country, theRio Grande Valleyand Corpus Christi. Whenever thereisa cataclysmicevent such as themassshootings in Sutherland Springs, El Paso andUvalde— thecentersends counselingteams to help.Theycomearmed with artsuppliesbecause creating canhelppeople open up

“I feel we do amazingthingsthroughoutnot just SanAntonio,but SouthTexas andwewantto be able to servewhoever calls us,” said Cenanovic, whoisanartistaswell. “Thatcosts money. And everywhere we go,wewanttoprovide thebest servicewiththe best materials, andthatcosts money, too.”

Abouthalfofthe clientsthe center serves are children. Theirworkcan be foundonthe wall of thecenter, too. Oneisbya girl whotook part in Camp Wellness, asummercampdesignedto teachyoungstersages5 to15 arange of skills, includinganti-bullying andrelaxationtechniques.The childreninher camp were askedto make paintingsthatincorporateda heartand illustratedhope, resilienceand love

“The 5-year-old girl givesmethis, andan 8-year-old boygoes, ‘That does notevenlook like aheart.’ Andshe goes,without skipping abeat, ‘The heartisinside. That’s my abstract,’ ”Cenanovicsaid. “That’smyfavoritepiece of artinthis wholebuilding. It’s priceless.

“It’ssoimportant at that agetoteach them it’s OK to be angry, mad, sad, allofthose feelings,and this is what we candotoexpress that.You’re buildingthatemotional resiliencebyteaching them howtocopewithemotions, nothow to bury them.Soit’sreally important.” ★

JO MANDO

80 Years of Fashion Excellence

The enduringJulian Gold is all about family

BY MELISSA RENTERIA

The family feelingisstrongatJulian Gold

Thehigh-endretailerknown forits personalized serviceand attentiontodetail is celebrating80years this year.How the companyarrivedatthe milestoneanniversary is rooted in itsfoundingasa family business andits familialapproach to customer service.

“Weliketoconsiderourselves agenerationalexperience,”saidCourtneyG.Percy, vice presidentofmarketing at JulianGold. Generationsoffamilieshaveshoppedthere, shesaid. Andmanycontinuetopurchase theirfavoritedesignerwear, formal dresses andtrendyoutfits at thespecialty shop in theheart of OlmosPark’sbusinessdistrict.

“You have to have thoserelationships. Youcan’t just make that up,” shesaidofthe long-standingassociation thestore’s sales staffhas with itsclientele, whichgoesbeyond knowinga client’s favorite designer andmost-flattering style.

“Theyknowthese families, what organizationsthey’re involved in,whensomebody gets married,whensomebody’shavinga baby,” shesaid.

Such personalized serviceiswhatstore owners pledgedtoits customerswhen JulianGoldopenedits doors.

JulianGold, alongwithhis wife,Dorothy, foundedthe namesake specialtyshopin 1945,opening theinitial location on North Main Avenue.The storewas considered one of SanAntonio’s firstsuburbanretailers sinceitwasn’tdowntown.

Before openingthe namesake store, Julianworkedfor Wolff& Marx Co., oneof severaldowntownretailers that also included Joske’sand Frost Bros. Dorothywas aformerfashion modelwitha greatsense of style. Together,the couple forged ahead with theirvisiontoselltop designstodiscriminatingcustomers,and to do so with outstandingservice that wouldkeep them coming back

JulianGoldmoved to alargersitenear SanAntonio College as plansgot underway to move operations to thestore’s current location at 4109 McCulloughAve.Openedin 1962,the storewas initially adress shop that also sold coatsand afew separates. Thestore evolvedbythe early1970s to includemore

sportswear andcoordinatedseparates, reflective of thepopular styles of thetime.

By the1980s,the flagship storeadded hats andcosmetics to itsinventory,with owners eventually deciding to offereverythinga womanwould need to be puttogether,headtotoe.Soon,the store’sreputation forimpeccableservice andits distinctionfor carryingtop designers, includingOscar de la Rentaand CarolinaHerrera,helpedmakeit oneofTexas’top fashionretailers

Throughthe years, JulianGoldhas hosted severaleventsfor itsclientele, includingdesignertrunk showsand lively fashionshows highlightingthe latest styles forFiesta. Therealsohavebeenappearances by populardesigners,including shoe designer Donald Pliner,who consultedwithclients andsignedautographs.

Over theyears,JulianGoldexpandedto otherTexas cities:CorpusChristi andMidland in the1950s;Austinin2002;and Lubbock in 2022. Owners have expanded the flagship storetoinclude asecondfloor that houses abridalsalon.A smallmenswear sectionalsowas added.

Today, thecompany employs66people at itsfivelocations.Someofits employees have been with thecompany sincethe 1990s.

In January,JulianGoldwill launch its “80Years of Elegance”campaigntocelebrateits milestoneanniversary.Numerous styleshows andin-storeretaileventsare plannedatall five of itsretaillocations Throughout 2025,JulianGoldwill highlight some of themostsought-afterdesigners and trends formen andwomen,including an extensivecollectionofhigh-endbridal designs.

While some retailers have scaled back operations,JulianGoldhas maintained its brick-and-mortar presence.And it’s kept the amenitiesthatset it apart, includingcomplimentarygiftwrapand on-sitealteration services

“Our clienteleisfiercelyloyal,” said JamesGlover, presidentand CEOatJulian Gold.Makingsurecustomers have what they need,aswellasmakingthemlook good,will make them happy,hesaid, andthatwill keep them coming back Glover,who hasbeenwithJulianGold since1988, worked underBob Gurwitz, the son-in-law of Julianand Dorothywho was married to theirdaughter, Gail. Gurwitz took thehelmofthe companyinthe 1960s andiscreditedwithhelping buildJulian Gold into an industry stalwart.Hepassed away in 2022. Hiswidow,Gail, passedin August

Glover,whose daughter Courtney is the company’svicepresident of marketing, assumedthe helm of thecompany afew yearsago

He says the“family vibe”thatJulianGold staffand customersexperienceispartof what makesthe retailerspecial

Courtney,who grew up at thestore and as ateen worked in itsgift-wrapping department,now oversees strategy,public relations andcommunication forthe five JulianGold stores in Texas. Hermotheralsoworks at JulianGold, servingasone of itsbuyers.

ForCourtney, the“family vibe”atthe storeisstrong. Andshe agrees with her father that thesense of family is felt by everyone with long-heldtiestothe store.

“Peoplewantthatpersonalinteraction,” shesaid. ★

A MARCH TO REMEMBER HonoringKing’s Legacy in SanAntonio

BY BOMAMUAKA

Jan.20will mark 39 yearssince Martin Luther King Jr.Day wasfirst observed Anchored by theMartinLutherKingJr. Marchand Celebration, theday in SanAntonioismorethana largegathering of people It is atime-honoredtradition in whichfolks from allwalks of lifecelebrate equalityand uphold theprinciplesMartinLutherKingJr. championed in hisshort lifetime. It serves as

areminderofhis dreamofa united and inclusivesociety that transcends race,ethnicity,socialstatusand background

Memorializing MLK Day

Theideatohonor thegreat civilrightsleader wasintroducedjustdaysafter hisassassination on April4,1968.Itwould take well over a decade of resilient work from King’s widow, Coretta ScottKing, civilrightsactivists,sup-

portersand government officialslikeDemocratic Michigan Congressman John Conyers to memorializethe dayasa holiday

It was15years later, on Nov. 2,1983,when PresidentRonaldReaganenacted theKing Holiday Bill into law, designatingthe third Monday in January afederal holiday in observance of King,thoughthe daywould notbeobserveduntil Jan.20,1986

It officially became aholiday in all50 states in 2000, 32 yearsafter King’s death.

MLK MARCH

10 a.m. Jan. 20 March begins at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501Martin Luther King Drive, followed by acelebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St.

Today, people across theUnitedStatesand countriesincluding Canada,Japan andthe Netherlandsobserve MLKDay

SanAntonio’s MLKMarch

SanAntonio wasanearly adopterofthe MLKmarch.The Rev. RaymondCalliesSr. organizedthe city’s firstmarch on April6, 1968,two days afterKing’sdeath.Callies, whodiedin2011, anda smallgroup marchedinmemoriamofKingand his philosophybut also to bringattentionand awarenesstothe infrastructure of thecity’s predominantlyBlack East Side.

Thoseearly marchescontinued to grow over theyears.Theywerea drivingforce in thecity, leadingtothe establishmentofthe SanAntonio Dr.MartinLutherKingJr. Commission,known as theMLK Commission,in1986. Theorganizationcontinues to puttogetherthe city’s MLKmarch andevents leadinguptothe march, includingthe MLK Wreath Laying Ceremony,InterfaithWorship Service, workshops, dinners andceremonies. It also promotes theMLK Commission scholarshipfundinpartnership with theSan AntonioAreaFoundation.

SanAntonio’s MLKmarch hasgrown into onethe largestinthe nation,withthe number of participants,fromall over the world,reachingto300,000. It hasbrought

DREAMWEEK SAN ANTONIO

Jan. 16-26

dreamweek.org

Similar to the MLK Commission, Dream Voice is an organization dedicated to advancing the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. Founded in 2011 by Shokare Nakpodia, Dream Voice is the nonprofit behind DreamWeek San Antonio, a16-day summit held in January since2013 Thegoal of DreamWeek is to foster dialogue around the issues central to King’s life and work. It serves as an open forum for participantsand organizers to voice their perspectives, discussreal-world issues, exchange ideas and inspire change through events, including award ceremonies, panel discussions, art exhibits, musicalperformancesand open debates

There aremore than100 events each year. Onehighlight is the DWSA Dream Ball, also known as the Mayor’s Dream Ball. This official fundraiser for DreamWeek features performances by top San Antonio artists in music,theater, comedy and dance.

to town notablecivil rights activistssuchas Martin Luther King III, Rosa Parks, John Lewisand Malikah Shabazz, daughter of thelateMalcolm X.

Today, themarch on thecity’sEastSide stretchesnearly3 mileslong. It kicksoff at theDr. Martin Luther King Jr.Academy andmakes itsway down Martin Luther King Drive. Throughout thejourney,streetsand sidewalksare flankedbymarchers, and people andnonprofit organizationson thesidelines —somehanding outfree waterand snacks.Food vendorssell barbecue,and vibrantMLK memorials areset up alongthe route.

Participants will seecowboys on horses,bikers, city officials, fleetsofcorporate employees,and high school anduniversity students,aswellaspeoplewithsigns relaying messagesofpeace andhope— andprotest —all settoa soundtrack of gospel hymns, rally criesand performances by SamHouston High School’s marching band

TheMLK marchendswitha celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park filledwithfood vendors, musicalperformances, gamesfor kids,speakers,healthand wellnessactivities, andmerchandise vendors. SanAntonio’s Martin Luther King Jr.March andCelebration is aone-of-a-kind experience ★

Sharing San Antonio’s Black Heritage

Organizations tell how vibrant community shaped city’s past and influences its future

BY BOMAMUAKA

FebruaryisBlack HistoryMonth,which wasestablishedin1915byCarterG Woodsonand marked by President Gerald Ford in 1976 with a“Message on the Observance of BlackHistory Month.”

In SanAntonio,Black historyruns deep,withrootsgoing back to thefoundation of thecity, said DeborahOmowale Jarmon, CEOofthe SanAntonio African American Community Archiveand Museum,orSAAACAM.“We canstart at the beginning.Mostafa al-Azemmour,who the Spanishrenamed EstebandeDorantesor

Estevanico,hewas enslaved andtraveled with abandofexplorers as atranslator, scoutand healer.Their boat wasshipwreckedoff thecoast of what is nowTexas in theGulfofMexico. Mostafahelpedthe Spanishexplore this area by therelation-

Poet Laureate Emeritus Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, top, and GordonHuether, an artist based in Napa, Calif., participate in the unveiling of the art installation honoring the site of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. SA MO WENS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT

SAAACAM

218 S. Presa St.

6p.m. Feb. 7: Black History Film Series, which kicks off at the Little Carver with the film “Miles of Smiles,” followedby apanel discussion.This event is free.

The organization also will host its popular Black History River Boat Tour every Saturday duringBlack History Month.

CARVER COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER

226 N. Hackberry St.

Jan. 9-Feb. 14: Art exhibition featuring San Antonio artists JohnColeman &Anthony Edwards.

Feb. 15: Trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments, ChiefAdjuah (formerly known as Christian Scott) will take over theJoLongTheatre.

Feb. 20-March 28: TheSan Antonio Ethnic Art Society will host its women’s exhibition.

shipshebuilt with theIndigenousbands in theregion.”

Thoseearly explorations ledtothe establishmentofSan Antonio. Jarmonsaid many people know thehistory of SanAntonio’sfoundingby16familiesfromthe Canary Islands. Here is adeeper lesson: The Canary Islandsare located62milesfrom thewestcoast of NorthAfrica. Colonized by Spain, theCanaryIslanders were of Berber,Moorishand Africandescent,she said

“Often,you will hear Canary Islanders

claima whiteorSpanish heritage,but accordingtoLaLagunaUniversity, the global population of theCanarieshas a representation of Indigenous or original people throughtheir mother’s DNAof 55.9%, while theEuropeanand Sub-SaharanAfrican components are39.8% and 4.3%,respectively.”

AfricanAmericans in SanAntonio have played an integral yetoften overlooked role in shapingthe city’s rich anddiverse history,beitthrough theirmilitarycontributions, education, work in artand music, or

push forequality.

Preserving thesepiecesofhistory for future generationsiscrucial,and institutionssuchasSAAACAM andthe Carver Cultural Center arevital in ensuring these contributionsare recognized andcelebrated.SAAACAM,a community-drivenarchivecommittedtocollecting, preserving, andsharing thehistory andculturalheritage of Africandescendants of SanAntonio andthe Southwest, hasbeen active since 2017.The organization displays an extensive timeline,which stretchesacrossits

Arendering by Gordon Huether +Partnersshowsthe designfor the “Presence of the Past” and“Culture Crossing Pavilion” public art installation.

quaint buildinginhistoricLaVillita, highlighting essentialmoments within thecity, Texasand thebroader United States

SAAACAM will seea significantupgrade in 2026 when it movesintothe Kress-Grant BuildingonHouston Street,givingthe organization more visibilitytotellits stories.The Kress-GrantBuildingholds a specialplace in SanAntonio civilrights lore as it wasthe firstlunch counterto desegregatein1960

TheCarverCenterisanother foundational Blackinstitution in SanAntonio

dedicatedtocelebrating andpreserving AfricanAmericanculture throughthe arts Foundedin1905onlandowned by the localNAACPchapter,the organization has gone by many names: theColored Community House, theColored LibraryAuditorium,the Carver LibraryAuditoriumand, finally,in1977, theCarverCommunity Cultural Center,inhonor of George Washington Carver

In theera of segregation, theCarver served as theeminent destinationfor San Antonio’sBlack community,where it could

Initially founded in 1905 as the Colored Community House, the Carver Cultural Community Center on the East Side continues to be agathering place of cultural exchange and performance arts.

host meetings,socialgatheringsand enjoy stageperformances— welcomingworldclassartists likeDukeEllington,Ella Fitzgerald andDizzy Gillespie

By 1973,the center facedthe threat of demolitiondue to neglect. Agroup of passionatecommunity organizers who understood theculturalsignificanceofthe Carver ralliedtosaveitbyphysically standinginthe path of bulldozerstoprevent its destruction, ensuring thepreservationof this importantculturallandmark. Thecity bought thebuildingin1977, making wayfor theCarverCommunity Cultural Center we know today.

TheCarverCulturalCenterhosts events everyyear, includingartistresidencies, national-and world-renowned musicaland stageperformers, andworkshops.Iteven houses theCarverSchool of Visual and Performing Arts,orCSVPA

‘Presence of the Past’

This February,the city is settosee an interactive artinstallation at theoriginalsiteof St.James AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church,302 W. HoustonSt.,one of San Antonio’sfirst AfricanAmericanchurches, whichwas establishedinthe 1870s. The remnants of thechurchthatarchaeologists unearthedduringthe restorationofthe creek in 2020 will be incorporated into the projectasa symbol of thediverse ethnic groups that have played apivotal role in shapingSan Antonio’sculture

Effortstorevitalizethe area will help foster historical continuity forgenerations to come.The work,called“Presence of the Past,” will be overseen by California-based artist Gordon Huetherand incorporate AfricanAmericanelementssuchasfreedomquilts, as well as apiece called“Suds to Salvation” by Andrea “Vocab”Sanderson, SanAntonio poet laureate 2020-2023.

MarioSalas,San Antoniocivil rights leader,authorand UTSA political science professor, said preserving Blackhistory is vitaltoshaping future generations.

“Black HistoryisAmericanhistory,but having said that,itisimportant to saythat much of it is nottaught, andwhere and when it hasbeen taught,muchofithas been told as half-truths, omissions, lies, distortionsorerasures.

“Futuregenerations will be able to study thepastand connect it to thepresent and thefuture, andgaina greaterunderstanding. In teaching Blackhistory,the ideasof justiceand resistance surfaceagainst all formsofethnichatredand thus contribute to theoverall ideasabout humanrightsfor allpeople.” ★

SAN ANTONIO'S TOP DOCTORS

Find ageneral practitioner or specialist from these 502peer-nominatedphysicians

ADDICTIONAND FAMILY MEDICINE

CURTIS BONE

UT Health SanAntonio 5109 MedicalDrive,4th Fl 888-852-3935

ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY

MICHAELP.VAUGHN

AlamoAsthma&Allergy Associates 115Gallery Circle, Ste. 200 210-499-0033

CHRISTOPHERW CALABRIA

Dilley Allergy&Asthma Specialists

7835 I-10 West 210-614-4405

DENNIS E. DILLEY

Dilley Allergy&Asthma Specialists 7835 I-10 West 210-614-4405

ERIKAGONZALEZ

STAAMP Allergy

7940 FloydCurlDrive, Ste. 1050 210-616-5385

ROBINCHURCH-HAJDUK

University Hospital

4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

ANDREYSAMODUMOV TexasIPS 4458 MedicalDrive Ste. 505 210-690-7400

STACEY ALLEN

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

ANESTHESIOLOGY

MICHAELLITTLE

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

STEVEN VENTICINQUE

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

BENJAMIN WALLISCH

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

BREAST IMAGING

JUSTIN E. BOATSMAN

SouthTexas Radiology ImagingCenters 4383 MedicalDrive, Ste. 150 210-617-9000

MARTHA K. UHLER

SouthTexas Radiology ImagingCenters 8401 DatapointDrive Ste. 600 210-616-7700

KENNETH KIST

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl- 3D 210-450-6000

PAMELA OTTO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3D 210-450-6000

BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

JESSICATREVIÑO JONES

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

BREAST SURGERY

CARISSIA CALVO-STRUBE

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-5990

BRITTANY DEBERRY

SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5200

DR.KRISTEN PLASTINO TACKLES TEEN PREGNANCY WITH SEXEDUCATION

BY RICHARDA.MARINI

Kristen Plastino wasstudyingtobea critical care pharmacist when she realized shereally wanted to be a medicaldoctor.

“I hadbeen on thetraumateamasa pharmacist andfound that thesurgery and intensivecareaspects of thejob really interested me,” shesaid. “I absolutely love theadrenalinesurge youget during surgery.But Ialsolovethe continuity of care I’dbeabletoprovide formypatients. And that’s howI eventually endedupinobstetrics andgynecology.”

While studying at theUniversityof SouthFlorida shemet herhusband,Hays Arnold,a gastroenterologist and, when his militaryobligationtook himtoSan Antonio, shefollowed.

“And so IcametoSan Antonio, UT Health,San Antonioand University Hospitalin1999,”she said.“Icompleted my residencyherein2003.”

While in theclinic,operating theaters andinlabor anddeliveryrooms, she’dsee more andmoreteenscomeinpregnant. What happenedthattheygot pregnant, shewondered.

“Itwasn’ta matterofjustgetting them on birthcontrol or tellingthemtobe abstinent. Thereweresomanymorefactors:socioeconomic,trauma, abuse, you name it,” shesaid.

Andso, when shewas chiefresident, shehelpedwrite astate granttofundsex educationinschools, helpingformUT Teen Health.The programpromotes adolescent health andwellnessbyencouragingpositiveyouth developmentand healthylifechoices

In addition to promotingsex education in schools, UT Teen Health also helped teensget referrals when they needed care formentalhealth, behavioral health,contraception andmore.

Shelater helped launch theTeen Health Clinic with University Health to providemedical care

Theclinic operates five days aweek and treats adolescentsand youngadultsbetween theagesof13and 25,who often don’thaveaccess to medicalcare. For thosewithmorecomplicated conditions, they canrefer them to theappropriate health care provider within theUniversity Health system

As Plastino explained, theclinic helps thesepatientsmakea “softtransition”

from pediatriccareintoadult health and wellness.

“Theymay nothaveany seriousmedical conditions,yet they need things likecontraception,and HPVand meningitis vaccines,”she said.“Also,ifyou’rea pregnant teen youmay notfeel comfortablegoing to aregular medicaloffice becauseofthe way people look at you. So this givesthema safe spacewhere there’snojudgment.”

Plastino said shefinds workingwith teenschallengingyet rewarding.

“Theykeep me on my toes,” shesaid. “I have four childrenofmyown whoare between16 to 23.I oftenwonderedwhether I’dstill want to deal with adolescents when Ihad adolescentsofmyown.And I do.”

While theclinic’s firsttaskistotreat medicalconditions, it also takesa more holisticapproach,lookingata teen’s psychosocial health as well.

“Whenwehavea patientwho comesin for, say, painfulperiods,we’ll also askthem things like, ‘doyou feel safe at home?’ ”she said.“This canhelpuncover more serious issues.”

Shegives theexample of apatient who mightbefood insecure andstays with an abusiveboyfriend becausehecan buy groceries.

“Sowe’ll linkthemupsomewhere that they’llbeabletoget food,” shesaid. “This waytheymay realizetheydon’t have to stay with theboyfriend whohelps payfor things.”

Shebelievesininstillinghope, especially aftersurviving apairofspontaneous coronary dissections,whenthe wall of an artery in theheart tears.

Ever since, Plastino said she’sbeen trying to slow down andappreciate life

“It’slike, just this morningI wasdriving into work andappreciating thesunshine, really enjoying themoment,”she said.“Or when youhavedinnerwithyourfamily, just,you know,takingitin, notbeing on your phonelookingatall your texts. Itry andstopand smellthe roses. ”

Dr.Kristen Plastino

MARYAM ELMI

SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-4930

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

JAYASREE PILLARISETTI

MethodistCardiology

ClinicofSan Antonio 5715 Rogers Road, Ste. 115 210-614-5400

DAVIDBUSH

University Hospital 4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

HEMALNAYAK

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive

3rdFl-3B 210-450-4888

CARDIOLOGY

JOHN F. CANALES

MethodistCardiology

ClinicofSan Antonio 12500JudsonRoad, Ste. 300, Boerne 210-967-0096

RENEQUIROZ

MethodistCardiology

ClinicofSan Antonio 4411 MedicalDrive, Ste. 300 210-614-5400

J. FERNANDOTRIANA

MethodistCardiology ClinicofSan Antonio 4411 MedicalDrive, Ste. 120 210-614-5400

JORGEC.MAGALLON

MethodistPhysicians

RiverCityCardioVascular 3922 WisemanBlvd. Bldg 2 210-281-9800

ILDIKO AGOSTON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3B

210-450-4888

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UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3555

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UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-4888

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UT Health SanAntonio

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UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-4888

ANATOLE TRAKHTENBROIT

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-4888

CARDIOLOGY HEARTFAILURE

CHANDRASEKHAR R. KUNAVARAPU

MethodistHeart andLung InstituteHeart Failure andTransplantClinic 7726 LouisPaSteur Drive 210-575-8485

MICHAELD.KWAN

MethodistHeart andLung InstituteHeart Failure andTransplantClinic 7726 LouisPasteur Drive 210-575-8485

CARDIOLOGY INVASIVE INTERVENTIONAL

ROBERT CHILTON

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-4888

CARDIOLOGY INVASIVE INTERVENTIONAL

MARLENEGARCIA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3B 210-450-4888

ANAND PRASAD

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3B 210-450-4888

CARDIOLOGY NONINVASIVE

JOHN ERIKSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3B 210-450-4888

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

DANIEL DEARMOND

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

AARONBETTENHAUSEN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3B 210-450-0999

JOHN CALHOON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3B 210-450-0999

DAWN HUI

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3B 210-450-0999

EDWARD SAKO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3B 210-450-0999

CLINICAL GENETICS

ELIZABETHROEDER

CHRISTUS Children’s 333NSanta Rosa St 210-704-4708

COLONAND RECTAL SURGERY

MARIAMARTINEZ UGARTE

GonzabaMedical Group 730PleasantonRoad 210-921-3800

SEEMAIZFAR

SouthTexas Colorectal Center

7940 FloydCurlDrive Ste. 620 210-212-6202

BRANODJENIC

TexasOncology

2130 NE Loop 410, Ste. 100 210-614-0880

CHRISTOPHER

M. DE JESUS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9200

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UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9300

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

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TexasIPS -Intensivist Pulmonary& Sleep Medicine 4458 MedicalDrive, Ste. 505 210-690-7400

CHRISTOPHERDAYTON

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

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UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3B 210-450-4888

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UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3B 210-450-9000

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AlamoHeights Dermatology

131W.SunsetRoad, Ste. 101 210-255-8446

NICOLE M. OWENS DermatologySpecialists of SanAntonio 2520BroadwaySt. Ste. 202 210-541-4884

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ROBERT GILSON

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9840

SANDRA OSSWALD

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9840

HOLLYVOLZ

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9840

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TIMOTHYSTRAIGHT

TexasSkin&Vein 2241 NW Military Hwy. Ste. 200 210-907-8346

EMILYBECKER

UT Health SanAntonio 25723Old Fredericksburg Road, Boerne 210-450-6800

KARLAN.MUÑOZ

VistaDermatology

27511W.I-10, Bldg.2 Boerne 210-698-0500

MALINI FOWLER

Westlake Dermatology 5500 Broadway St Ste. R100 210-802-0085

MOBOLAJIOPEOLA

Westover Hills Dermatology 9018 CulebraRoad, Ste. 104 830-276-2600

DERMATOLOGY SURGERY

JOHN LEVASSEUR

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9840

VALERIESHIU

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9840

MICHAELA.SORACE

Mohs Micrographic & Skin Surgery, PLLC 14530NWMilitary Hwy. Ste. 100 210-236-9372

RYAN P. O’QUINN SouthTexas Skin Cancer Center 9238 FloydCurlDrive, Ste. 101 210-558-6234

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

RACHEL DARLING

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive,

3rdFl-3D 210-450-6000

VENKATA KATABATHINA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3D 210-450-6000

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

ROBERT DE LORENZO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

MARK FOSTER

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

CHRISTOPHERGELABERT

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PATRICKNG

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

RALPHRIVIELLO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

CRAIGSISSON

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

JESSICASOLISMCCARTHY

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

NURANI KESTER

Victoria Emergency Associates 100NELoop410,Ste 475 469-282-2000

ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETESAND METABOLISM

LUIS ANAYAHOYOS

GonzabaMedical Group 730PleasantonRoad 210-921-3800

MARIAESCOBAR VASCO

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9800

JANBRUDER

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-7334

CAROLINA SOLISHERRERA

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-7334

JOSEPH R. BECKER

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-7334

FAMILY MEDICINE

ANNE MACHINENA

ClarityChild Guidance Center 8535 TomSlick 210-616-0300

MARTHA GUADAMUD

PACHECO

FamilyMedicine GonzabaMedical Group 3520 S. NewBraunfels Ave. 210-921-3800

STEPHENF.RAMIREZ StoneOak Family Practice

109Gallery Circle Ste. 131 210-490-5100

DINAHGEORGE

University HealthDominion Crossing 21727I-10, Ste. 103 210-644-1200

CHRISTINECAMACHO

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

CARLOS R. JAEN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 1stFl 210-450-9100

RAMON CANCINO

UT Health SanAntonio 25723Old Fredericksburg Road, Boerne 210-450-6800

ALEXIS RAMOS

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

FOZIAALI

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

TATIANA CORDOVA

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

MARISSAEMADI

UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

NIDA EMKO

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

CRISTIAN FERNANDEZ

FALCON

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

RYAN FORTUNE

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

MARIAMONTANEZ VILLACAMPA

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

MARK NADEAU

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

MIGUEL PALACIOS

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

RAMIN POURSANI

UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

THARANIRAVI

UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

YUNSHI

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

SAIMASIDDIQUI

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

MARCYWIEMERS

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3985

RICHEL Z. AVERY

UT Health SanAntonio 7946 N. Loop 1604 West 2ndFl 210-567-9150

JOYCEYUEN

UT Health SanAntonio 14530NWMilitaryHwy 210-450-6620

FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE& RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

ASH DABBOUS UrogynecologyofSan Antonio

335E.SonterraBlvd., Ste. 170 210-245-6813

SYLVIA BOTROS-BREY

UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 3rdFl-ZellerBuilding 210-450-1000

GASTROENTEROLOGY

NICHOLAS P. MARTINEZ

Gastroenterology Clinicof SanAntonio PA 8550 DatapointDrive Ste. 200 210-615-8308

JOHN A. VIZUETE

Gastroenterology Clinicof SanAntonio PA 8550 DatapointDrive, Ste. 200 210-615-8308

HAYS L. ARNOLD

Gastroenterology Consultants of SanAntonio 12850Toepperwein Road,LiveOak 210-614-1234

MARIOGARZA Gastroenterology Consultants of SanAntonio 18707Hardy OakBlvd., Ste. 225 210-614-1234

JAMESF.JACKSON

Gastroenterology Consultants of SanAntonio 18707Hardy OakBlvd., Ste. 225 210-614-1234

HABEEBSALAMEH Gastroenterology Consultants of SanAntonio 18707Hardy OakBlvd. Ste. 225 210-614-1234

JOHN J. ALVAREZ

SanAntonio Gastroenterology Associates 150EastSonterraBlvd. Ste. 110 210-775-2265

SANDEEP PATEL

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-9887

SOULEYMANE DIALLO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl-4A 210-450-9880

JUAN ECHAVARRIA

UT Health SanAntonio 7946 N. Loop 1604 West 210-567-9110

LAURAROSENKRANZ

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9100

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UT Health SanAntonio

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UT Health SanAntonio

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GENERALSURGERY

TRAVIS HOLLOWAY

GeneralSurgical Associates

8122 DatapointDrive Ste. 320 210-614-5113

JOSEPH KARAM

SouthTexas Oncology andHematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5890

DAMONMIMARI

SouthTexas Oncology andHematology

4383 MedicalDrive 210-614-5067

ISELAVASQUEZ

SouthTexas Surgical Group

8019 SNew Braunfels Ave, Ste. 115 210-333-7510

CHRISTOPHERCRANE

UT Health SanAntonio

4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-0265

DANIEL DENT

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

MOLLY HARTMANN

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl- 4A 210-450-9200

JASONKEMPENICH

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9180

MARK MUIR

UT Health SanAntonio

4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-0265

PATRICKNGUYEN

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl- 4A 210-450-9200

RICHARDPETERSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl- 4A 210-438-8446

ELIZABETHSCHERER

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

RONALD STEWART

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

KENT VANSICKLE

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl- 4A 210-438-8446

GERIATRICMEDICINE

MARIAANGELICA CANTU-COOPER ConvivaWestoverHills 1911 Rogers Road 726-842-8034

NEELAPATEL

UT Health SanAntonio 2833 BabcockRoad, Ste. 302 210-450-9890

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

JASONE SCHILLERSTROM

UT Health SanAntonio 5788 EckhertRoad 210-450-6450

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

KEVINHALL

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl- 5A 210-450-9500

EDWARD KOST

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFl- 5A 210-450-9500

J. BRIANSZENDER

SouthTexas Oncology andHematology 502Madison OakDrive Ste. 120 210-593-5700

ANTONIOSANTILLANGOMEZ

TexasOncology 5206 Research Drive 210-595-5300

YASMIN LYONS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl- 5A 210-450-9500

GEORGIAMCCANN

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl- 5A 210-450-9500

HANDAND NECK ONCOLOGIC SURGERY

FRANKMILLER

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

HANDSURGERY

STACES.RUST

MethodistPhysicians

Orthopedic Specialists 1139 ESonterraBlvd., Ste. 401 210-874-3359

MARK BAGG

TheHandand Upper ExtremityCenter of SanAntonio 21 SpursLane, Ste. 248 210-558-7025

KUNJ DESAI

TheHandand Upper ExtremityCenter of SanAntonio 21 SpursLane, Ste. 248 210-558-7025

DR.RYAN FORTUNE CHASED PASSION TO MEDICAL CAREER

BY RICHARDA.MARINI

Growing up in Coppell, Ryan Fortunefirst learnedabout genetics in middle school.The thoughtthatall lifewas based on only thefourchemical basesfound in DNA(adenine, cytosine,guanine andthymine)absolutelyblewhis mind

“Fromthenon, Iwanted to be ascientist,” said Fortune, 37.“So IwenttoTexas A&M as ageneticsmajor.”

While in theCorps of Cadets,several memberswere preparingfor thestandardized test to getintomedical school.But they needed one more member to take thetest forthe Corpstopay thetestingfee. So they askedhim

“I said,‘whynot?’ ”he recalledwitha laugh. “And that’s howI kind of fell into a career in medicine.”

TodayFortune is an assistant professorinthe Department of Family andCommunity Medicine at UT Health SanAntonio

During medicalschool,he dida genetics rotation,findingitdisturbinglyunsatisfying.

“After doinga genetics panelona patient, allwe coulddowas tell them what diseases they were proneto andwhatsymptomstolook outfor,” he explained. “Although thenumberhas growninthe intervening years, at thetimethere were very fewdiseaseswecould actually treat.”

While on amedical mission trip to Honduras,hefell in love with primarycare medicine

“I likebeing thedoctor wholooksata problem, diagnosesitand also treats it,” he said.“Youonlyreally do all that as aprimary care physician,inthe emergencyroom andinophthalmology.Those happentohavebeenmytop threespecialty choiceswhile I wasinmedical school.”

Workinginthe Robert B. Green Family Health Clinic,

he sees patients from the greaterSouth Texasarea.

“Theycomefor yearly checkups,medicationchanges,weightlosstreatments, everything,” he said.“We have onepatient whodrivesin from Devine becauseheliked theway we took care of him in thehospital.”

Fortunealsospendsone daya week at BexarCounty Jail as themedical director of thewomen’s clinic

“Every time Isee anew patient, by theend of thevisit they’llhaveopenedup, they’ll be more relaxedand even a littlebit happier,” he said.“It lets us deal with alot of easyto-treat problems that may have been festeringbecause this population oftenignores theirhealthordon’t have access to medicalcare.”

TheGreen clinic employs abouta dozenmedical residentseachyear, so Fortune does agood bitofeducating andmentoring

“Along with theother facultymembers,I help make sure they’reontrack for meetingtheir educational goalsand that they’rebecomingmoreindependent,” he said.“Iwatch howtheyhandle patients and, if there’sa problem, I’ll work with them to developa treatmentplan.”

Married fornineyears, Fortuneand hiswifehave threechildrenand an 8-yearoldgoldendoodle.A member of theArmyNationalGuard, he’s settoleave on hisfirst deployment within thenext fewmonths.

Dr.Ryan Fortune

DAVIDW.PERSON

TheHandand Upper ExtremityCenter of SanAntonio 21 SpursLane, Ste. 248 210-558-7025

CHRISTINABRADY

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

FRED CORLEY

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

RYAN ROSE

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

BRIANSAGER

UT Health SanAntonio

7946 N. Loop 1604 West 1stFl 210-567-9040

HEMATOLOGY

MATTHEWBUTLER

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

ADOLFO “ENRIQUE”DIAZ

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

ANAND KARNAD

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

SRIDHAR BEERAM

TexasOncology 5206 Research Drive 210-595-5300

ANUDHAM

TexasOncology 1200 BrooklynAve Ste. 115 210-224-6531

MANUEL A. SANTIAGO

TexasOncology

5206 Research Drive 210-595-5300

ELIZABETHBOWHAYCARNES

UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

HOSPICE ANDPALLIATIVE

GLEN MEDELLIN

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-5437

JASONMORROW

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

CARLOS PEREZRUIZ

GonzabaMedical Group 933PleasantonRoad, Ste. 109 210-921-3800

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

ALEXANDRACASTROPENA

GonzabaMedical Group 730PleasantonRoad 210-921-3800

ROBERT ZAJAC

Baptist Health System 150E Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 170 210-481-2800

RUTH SERRANOPINILLA

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9800

JASONBOWLING

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl 210-450-9800

JOSE CADENA-ZULUAGA

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

ANTHONYHARTZLER

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9800

HETA JAVERI

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

JANPATTERSON

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl 210-450-9800

THOMAS PATTERSON

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl 210-450-9800

BARBARATAYLOR

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

INFERTILITYSURGERY REPRODUCTIVE

ENDOCRINOLOGY SPECIFIC TO TREATMENT OF WOMEN

ROBERT SCHENKEN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl-5B 210-450-9500

INTERNAL MEDICINE

CYNTHIACASTILLO

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic 2833 BabcockRoad TowerII, Ste. 203 210-705-5100

JUDY CANTU

GonzabaMedical Group 7219 CulebraRoad 210-921-3800

HOAN PHO

Hoan Pho, M.D. 13150NWMilitaryHwy 210-541-4164

MICHAELE.LOZANO

Impact Physicians of Texas

6800 I-10 West,Ste.375 210-690-0230

JOHN GALAN

PasteurMedical Associates 4410 MedicalDrive Ste. 100 210-614-4000

DR.MARK NADEAU MENTORS IN S.A. AFTER MILITARY CAREER

BY RICHARDA.MARINI

Likea lotofdoctors, Mark Nadeau joined themilitarytohelppay forhis medicalschool tuition, in exchange spending 23 yearsonactivedutyasan AirForce physician. Once he separatedfromthe military, Nadeau joined UT Health SanAntonio wheretoday he is aclinical professorand residencyprogram director in theDepartmentofFamily andCommunity Medicine.

“Mylastassignment,I waschief of physicianeducation at thepersonnelcenter at Randolph AirForce Base,” he said.“Since alot of my career in theAir Forcehad been in graduate medical education, when Iretired in 2005 Ilooked fora civilian jobwhere Icould do about thesamething here in San Antonio.”

Nadeau,68, said he chose family medicine becausehe likesthe comprehensive nature of thespecialty,the abilityitgives himtodevelop long-termrelationships with hispatientsand to focusonone-on-onepatient care

Educatingyoung physicianshas also been abig part of what he does throughout hiscareer

“I decidedthatI wanted to become aresidency faculty member back when Iwas actually aresidentmyself,” he said.“Ispent thefirst few yearstryingtoget selected to be afaculty member at oneofthe AirForce Family Medicine residencies. I foundI geta lotofsatisfaction helpingpeopledevelop theircareers.”

He said that teaching at theresidentlevel is especially enjoyablebecause the physician-students he teaches tend to be smart, capable andexcited aboutlearning theirspecialty so they can getonwiththeir careers.

“It’sbeen areally rewarding,”hesaid. “I enjoythe different typesofworkthatI

doaswellasthe opportunity to help others developtheir professional skills.Itmay notbefor everybody; it certainlyhas been forme.”

Atypical dayfor Nadeau is usually spentatthe Robert B. Green Campus andFamily Health Center,which is the practice that supportsthe school’s residencytraining andoutpatientprograms. When notsupervising residentsastheysee patients,he is oftendoing administrative tasksnecessary to help keep theprogram fully accredited.Healsooccasionally worksinthe family medicine inpatientservicesdepartment at University Hospital.

Andhecontinues to see hisown patients in clinic

“Evenafter allthese years, Istill enjoythe direct patientcontact,” he said “About 30%to40% of my time is spentonpatient care,” he said

Nadeau’s wife,Julie,was an AirForce officerwhen they met, andthe couple have been married since 1983.She recently retired from herpositionasa professoratthe University of theIncarnate Word School of Nursing. They have two sons;one whoworks in cybersecurityinSan Antonio, theother is an athletic traineratthe AirForce Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dr.Mark Nadeau

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PasteurMedical Associates

4410 MedicalDrive, Ste. 100 210-614-4000

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PasteurMedical Associates 4410 MedicalDrive Ste. 100 210-614-4000

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PasteurMedical Associates 4410 MedicalDrive, Ste. 100 210-614-4000

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SaludVIP SanAntonioAustin Heights 1533 Austin Hwy.,Ste 103 726-238-2627

JAMESL.VOSBERG

SpursLaneMedical Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 260 210-615-8003

GREGORYBOWLING

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

MAYA EL KOUR

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

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UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

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UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3555

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

JORGEA.ALVAREZ

MethodistCardiology ClinicofSan Antonio 4411 MedicalDrive, Ste. 120 210-614-5400

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Center forMaternal andFetal Care -Westover Hills

11212State Highway151

MedicalPlaza 1 3rdFl, Ste. 300 210-703-8200

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CHRISTUS Children’s 333NSanta Rosa St 210-704-2011

EMMA RODRIGUEZ

CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

ANGELA BOYD

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

JOHN BYRNE

UT Health SanAntonio 25723Old Fredericksburg Road Boerne 210-450-6800

KAYLAIRELAND

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-8255

PATRICKRAMSEY

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

THERESA STEWART

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

NEONATAL PERINATAL MEDICINE

MARIAPIERCE

CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

CYNTHIABLANCO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1593

ALICEGONG

UT Health SanAntonio

4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1593

JEAN PETERSHACK

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1593

AMYQUINN

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1593

NEPHROLOGY

JOSE ANTONIOVELEZ

RenalAssociatesPA 4558 MedicalDrive Ste. 205 210-614-1515

CAROLINA ARIAS

SouthTexas RenalCare Group 137Palo AltoRoad 210-572-5330

ESTEBANCEDILLOCOUVERT

SouthTexas RenalCare Group 137Palo AltoRoad 210-572-5330

SHWETA BANSAL

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl-4A 210-450-9650

TAREQISSANASSAR

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-7578

KUMARSHARMA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9650

NEUROCRITICAL

PAOLAMARTINEZ

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-0670

ALISEIFI

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

CHRISTOPHERBOGAEV NeurosurgicalAssociates of SanAntonio 1139 ESonterraBlvd. Ste. 301 210-477-1956

DONALD L. HILTON JR NeurosurgicalAssociates of SanAntonio 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 301 210-614-2453

NEUROLOGY

JENNIFER A. SHARRON AlamoNeurology Consultants, PA 9730 Westover Hills Blvd Ste. 105 210-520-7160

RATNAKIRAN BHAVARAJU-SANKA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 8thFl 210-450-9700

LEEBIRNBAUM

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 7thFl 210-450-9060

CARLAYNE JACKSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-9700

SREEKANTH KONERU

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 8thFl 210-450-9700

OCTAVIAN LIE

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-9700

MICHAELPALM

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-0670

REBECCA ROMERO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-9700

NEURORADIOLOGY

JASONLALLY

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3D 210-450-6000

ACHINT SINGH

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3D 210-450-6000

BUNDHIT

TANTIWONGKOSI

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3D 210-450-6000

NEUROSURGERY

GEORGE M. GALVAN

TexasNeuro Spine 2829 BabcockRoad 210-951-9055

JOHN FLOYD

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 7thFl 210-450-9060

JUSTIN MASCITELLI

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 7thFl 210-450-9060

MICHAELMCGINITY

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 7thFl 210-450-9060

ALEXANDER

PAPANASTASSIOU

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9060

NUCLEARMEDICINE

UMBERSALMAN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3D 210-450-6000

OBSTETRICS ANDGYNECOLOGY

CHRISTINEDELAGARZA

SevenOaks Women’sCenter 7707 EwingHalsell Ste. 213 210-692-9500

ELIZABETHDELAGARZA

SevenOaksWomen’s Center 7707 EwingHalsell, Ste. 213 210-692-9500

KRISTENPLASTINO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 2ndFl-3B 210-450-9500

ERIN MANKUS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9500

GABRIELMEDRANO VALLE

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

ERIN NELSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

LUKE NEWTON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

SARAHPAGE-RAMSEY

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

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Full Imaging Suites

We use only the best and most cutting-edge technologies available for comprehensive on-site medical services.

Patients enjoy theadded benefit of highly coordinated care between their PCP and our Urgent Care Centers.

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UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFl-5A 210-450-9500

KRISTINBROZENA SHAH

WomenPartners in OB/GYN 502Madison OakDrive Ste. 440 210-946-1300

ONCOLOGY

VIRGINIA KAKLAMANI

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

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Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

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Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

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Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

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SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5700

AMYLANG

SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5700

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ASHVINIREDDY

Athena EyeInstitute 3512 Paesanos Pkwy., Ste. 203 210-780-7595

FELIPE ANAVAS

Retina Specialists of SanAntonio,PLLC 303E.QuincySt., Ste. 100 210-271-7648

NADERISKANDER SanAntonio Eye Specialists 2810 N. Loop 1604 W, Ste. 200 210-822-9800

MARIATERESA WHITNEY

Shavano EyeCenter 4114 Pond Hill Road, Ste. 202 210-200-8805

KRISTINHELD

StoneOak Ophthalmology Center 18586Sigma Road 210-490-6759

KENT ANDERSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 6thFl-6A 210-450-9400

DANIEL JOHNSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 6thFl-6A 210-450-9400

LILIAN NGUYEN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 6thFl-6A 210-450-9400

MARTHA SCHATZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 6thFl-6A 210-450-9400

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

DANIEL PEREZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8210 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-3700

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

DMITRY TUDER

AlamoOrthopedics

3011 WLoop1604N Ste. 310 210-598-5605

GEOFFREY M. MILLICAN Center forOrthopedic Surgeryand Sports Medicine

6800 W. Interstate 10, Ste. 250 210-692-7400

ROBERT QUINN

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

MATTHEWMURRAY

OrthoSan Antonio 2833 BabcockRoad Tower2,Ste.435 210-705-5060

TRAVIS C. BURNS

OrthoSan Antonio 2833 BabcockRoad Tower2,Ste.435 210-920-1406

SIRAJA.SAYEED

SouthTexas Bone &Joint Institute 5510BPresidioPkwy., Ste. 2401 210-696-2663

GERALD Q. GREENFIELDJR. Orthopedic Surgery

SouthTexas Spinal Clinic 9150 Huebner Road, Ste. 290 210-614-6432

KYLE M. ALTMAN

Sports Medicine

Associates 10622State Highway151 Ste. 205 210-699-8326

RALPH“BUD” CURTIS

Sports Medicine

Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-998-3781

ROBERT “BOB”GIRLING

Sports Medicine

Associates

21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-920-6698

GEOFFREY GLEBUS

Sports Medicine

Associates

21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-920-6698

DAVIDR.SCHMIDT

Sports Medicine

Associates

21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-998-3781

RICHARDSTEFFEN

Sports Medicine

Associates

21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-699-8326

RICHARDL.URSONE

TheSan Antonio Orthopaedic Group 19138U.S.281 North 210-804-5400

JAMIEL.LYNCH

TruOrtho 18626Hardy OakBlvd. Ste. 101 210-878-4116

FRANK BUTTACAVOLI

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

THOMAS DEBERARDINO

UT Health SanAntonio 7946 N. Loop 1604 West 1stFl 210-567-9040

ANIL DUTTA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

ANIMESHAGARWAL

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

THOMAS HAND

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

PHILIP JACOBS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

CASE MARTIN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

IANWHITNEY

UT Health SanAntonio 7946 N. Loop 1604 West 210-567-9040

BORISZELLE

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-0265

RAVI KARIA

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl-3C 210-450-9300

OTOLARYNGOLOGY EARNOSETHROAT

KEVINB.BROWNE SanAntonio Sinus 4499 MedicalDrive, Ste. 330 210-248-1145

PHILIP CHEN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 6thFl 210-450-9950

JAYFERRELL

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 6thFl 210-450-9950

ZAOYANG

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 6thFl 210-450-9950

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

CHRISTIANSTALLWORTH

TexasPlastic Surgery 21 SpursLane, Ste. 120 210-997-3223

CHRISTINEBURKE

TAYLOR

UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road Zeller Bldg 210-450-1000

PAIN MANAGEMENT

ELLENLIN

Advanced Spine &Pain Center 21 SpursLane, Ste. 240 210-817-5296

SARAHE.TRAMPOTA

AdvantagePain Management 4243 E. Southcross Blvd Ste. 201 210-359-6000

SHAUNC.JACKSON

Consultants in Pain Medicine 423TreelinePark, Ste. 325 210-546-1460

MANUEL YBARRA

ReleviiMed Spineand Wellness 150ESonterraBlvd. Ste. 310 210-299-7770

WILLIAMZACHARY

SmithPain Management ThePainSmith 731CarnoustieDrive, Ste. 102 210-963-7493

BRIANBOIES

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

MAXIMECKMANN

UT Health SanAntonio 25723Old Fredericksburg Road, Boerne 210-450-6800

PATHOLOGY

JOSEFINE HEIM-HALL

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

ALIA NOOHU NAZARULLAH

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

PEDIATRICALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY

EDWARD BROOKS

UT Health SanAntonio 5282 MedicalDrive Ste. 170

210-450-7337

ANTHONYINFANTE

UT Health SanAntonio

4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

MURALIMAMIDI

University Children’s Health

4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

JAREDFOOTE

University Hospital

4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

DEBORAHRASCH

University Hospital 4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

AMIR YAZDANI

University Hospital 4502 MedicalDrive

210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

GINNIE L. ABARBANELL

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road Ste. 311

210-450-7334

ASHLEY S. COOLEY

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road Ste. 311 210-450-7334

EDUARDOMACIAS ENRIQUEZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road Ste. 311 210-450-7334

ELAINE MALDONADO

UT Health SanAntonio 502Madison OakDrive Ste. 430 210-450-7334

PEDIATRIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

AARONABARBANELL

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9000

PEDIATRICCRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

NIVEDITHABALAKUMAR

CHRISTUS Children‘s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

MATEIPETRESCU

CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

VERONICA ARMIJOGARCIA

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

CLINTONPIETZ

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1583

SABRINACARRILLO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1583

DANIEL GEBHARD

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

CAROLINE JONES

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1583

THEODORE WU

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

JOHN BROWNING

TexasDermatology 8019 S. NewBraunfels Ave.,Ste.120 210-829-5180

PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL

MARIOFIERRO

UT Health SanAntonio 10350Bandera Road 210-450-6530

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

JENDI HAUG

CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

SEBRINAPERKINS

CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

MARISSACANTU

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

WHITNEYSCHWARZ

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-2078

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

ANNSTRAIGHT

SouthTexas Pediatric Specialists 525Oak Centre Drive, Ste. 350 210-890-5444

ELIA ESCANAME

UT Health SanAntonio 701S.Zarzamora St 210-358-7551

JANE LYNCH

UT Health SanAntonio 701S.Zarzamora St 210-358-7551

MARIARAYAS

UT Health SanAntonio 701S.Zarzamora St 210-358-7551

PEDIATRICEPILEPSY &NEUROLOGY

KELLYAVERILL

TexasPediatric Specialtiesand Family SleepCenter 4374 Lockhill-Selma Ste. 107 210-249-5020

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

LUCILLEMCLOUGHLIN

CHRISTUS Children’s 333 NSanta Rosa St 210-704-2011

CHAD BEST

SouthTexas Pediatric Gastroenterology 540Madison OakDrive Ste. 620 210-640-1630

MYRIAM BARRAGAN

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road, Ste. 311 210-450-7334

NAVEEN MITTAL

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-4000

JAYSHAH

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

NADIACHEEK

CHRISTUS Children’s

333 N. SantaRosaSt. 210-704-2011

ADAM WOLFE

CHRISTUS Children’s 333 N. SantaRosaSt. 210-704-2011

MARIAG.FALCONCANTRILL

MethodistPhysicians

PediatricSpecialist Center

4410 MedicalDrive Ste. 540 210-575-6240

DEANNAMAIDA

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

CHATCHAWIN ASSANASEN

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-2300

MELISSAFREI-JONES

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-2300

ALLISONGRIMES

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-2300

SHAFQATSHAH

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-2300

AARONSUGALSKI

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-743-2300

PEDIATRICHOSPITAL MEDICINE

ELIZABETHBYRNE

CHRISTUS Children’s 333 N. SantaRosaSt. 210-704-2011

HEATHERGARDNER

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-1583

RACHEL PEARSON

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

LETICIASHANLEY

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

KELSEY SHERBURNE

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

MANDIESVATEK

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

DINA TOM

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

SUMMER DONOVAN

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-4708

THERESABARTON

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-562-5378

JOSEPH CANTEY

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

OLUWADAMILOLAEJIKE

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-4708

MAZENARAR

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3400

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LOCATIONS:

KIMBERLYPIBURN

UT Health SanAntonio

4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

DANIEL RANCH

UT Health SanAntonio

903W.MartinSt. 210-358-3400

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

MELISSASVOBODA

CHRISTUS Children’s

333 N. SantaRosaSt. 210-704-2011

BRIANFAUX

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road, Suite311 210-450-7334

SHELDONGROSS

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road, Suite311 210-450-7334

LINDALEARY

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road Suite311 210-450-7334

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY

MARK LEE

CHRISTUS Children’s

333 N. SantaRosaSt.

210-704-4841

MICAMTULLOUS

CHRISTUS Children’s

333 NSanta Rosa St 210-704-4708

IZABELATARASIEWICZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 7thFl 210-450-9060

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

STEVEN D. GIBBONS

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive

3rdFl- 3C

210-450-9300

JEREMY RUSH

Sports Medicine Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210&300 210-699-8326

SHAWNFUNK

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

ELIZABETH MAGNABOSCO

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

WILLIAMKOECK

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-4199

RHIANNALITTLE

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-4199

KENDALLANIGIAN

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3C 210-450-9300

SEKINATMCCORMICK

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl- 3C 210-450-9300

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY ENT

TAYLOR FORDHAM JR

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

MARK BOSTON

CHRISTUS Children’s

333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-3707

JUAN A. BONILLA

PediatricENT Instituteof SouthTexas 16723Huebner Road 210-733-4368

MARISA EARLEY

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

NADINE HAYKAL

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

ERICASHER

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-9658

PEDIATRICPHYSICAL MEDICINEAND REHABILITATION

JEANNIE HARDEN

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

THOMAS MATTHEWS

ClarityChild Guidance Center

8535 TomSlick 210-616-0300

TRACYSCHILLERSTROM

ClarityChild Guidance Center 8535 TomSlick 210-616-0300

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

FELIXSHARDONOFSKY CHRISTUS Children’s 333N.Santa Rosa St 210-704-2011

TARAKPATEL

TexasPediatric Specialtiesand Family SleepCenter 4114 Pond Hill Road Ste. 102 210-249-5020

KELLYSMITH

TexasPediatric Specialtiesand Family SleepCenter 4114 Pond Hill Road, Ste. 102 210-249-5020

TRANGBUI

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-5437

DONNAWILLEYCOURAND

UT Health SanAntonio 903W.MartinSt. 210-358-5437

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY

JEFFREYFOSTER

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl-Suite 3D 210-450-6000

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY

JOECOLE

CHRISTUS Children’s 333NSanta Rosa St 210-704-2011

PEDIATRICSURGERY

JOHN DOSKI

SanAntonio Pediatric SurgeryAssociates 4499 MedicalDrive Ste. 347 210-615-8757

ROBERT THOMAS

SanAntonio Pediatric SurgeryAssociates 4499 MedicalDrive, Ste. 347 210-615-8757

KATIEWIGGINSDOHLVIK

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PEDIATRICUROLOGY

TIMOTHYBAUMGARTNER

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-644-6700

THOMAS NOVAK

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-644-6700

PEDIATRICS GENERAL

COURTNEY SMITH

CHRISTUS Children’s 21727W.I-10, Ste. 205 210-698-7663

KELLYBASALDUA

Here We Grow Pediatrics 9150 Huebner Road Ste. 155 201-465-1800

LEE“PATRICK” FINKLEAJR.

Here We Grow Pediatrics 9150 Huebner Road Ste. 155 201-465-1800

MARIAFERNANDEZ FALCON

MedicalDrive Primary Care Center 3939 MedicalDrive, Ste. 100 210-450-6120

TINA H. BOYLSTON

SouthwestChildren’s Center 5282 MedicalDrive Ste. 310 210-614-8687

KRISTA M. VIZUETE SouthwestChildren’s Center 5282 MedicalDrive Ste. 310 210-614-8687

ROLAND DOMINGUEZ

UT Health SanAntonio 2829 BabcockRoad Tower1,#407 210-450-6570

LINDSEYCORTES

UT Health SanAntonio 2829 Babcock Tower1,#407 210-450-6570

NANDINI MANDLIK

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PHYSICAL MEDICINE ANDREHABILITATION

BRIANFRICKE

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

DANIEL SANTAMARIA Sports Medicine Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210&300 210-699-8326

MARIAPOLLIFRONE

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-6470

ADITYARAGHUNANDAN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-6470

MONICAVERDUZCOGUTIERREZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 8thFl 210-450-6470

WILLIAMB.ALBRIGHT

AlamoPlastic Surgery 19016Stone OakPkwy. Ste. 240 210-670-5302

PLASTICAND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

SCOTTJ.FARBER

Hill Country Plastic Surgery

4DominionDrive,Bldg. 1 210-658-3555

AMITAR.SHAH

Hill Country Plastic Surgery

4DominionDrive,Bldg. 1 210-658-3555

ANTONFRIES

PRMA PlasticSurgery 9635 Huebner Road 210-692-1181

RODNEY CHAN

STARSPlastic Surgery

8042 Wurzbach Road

210-201-2806

MICHAELDAVIS

STARSPlastic Surgery

8042 Wurzbach Road 210-201-2806

SHARON D. LAWSON

STARSPlastic Surgery 8042 Wurzbach Road 210-201-2806

DOUGLASCROMACK

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 210-450-9300

HOWARD WANG

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9220

PLASTICSURGERY

REGINA FEARMONTI

Alon Aesthetics Plastic Surgery

11503NWMilitary Hwy. Ste. 114 210-343-1089

PODIATRY

ROBERT CYR

GonzabaMedical Group 730PleasantonRoad 210-921-3800

MARQUE ALLEN

Sports Medicine

Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210 &300 210-699-8326

PSYCHIATRY

VANKING

UT Health SanAntonio 5109 MedicalDrive, 4thFloor 888-852-3935

SARA NOBLE

UT Health SanAntonio 5788 EckhertRoad 210-450-6450

RENEOLVERA

UT Health SanAntonio 5788 EckhertRoad 210-450-6450

ABBY ORNELASLOZANO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

PULMONARY DISEASE

SHEILA HABIB

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

PULMONOLOGY

NAPOLEONPUENTE

TexasIPS -Intensivist Pulmonary& Sleep Medicine

4458 MedicalDrive Ste. 505 210-690-7400

ANTONIOANZUETO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

STEPHANIELEVINE

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

RODOLFOESTRADA

ANZUETO

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

HOLLYKEYT

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-617-5256

DIEGOMASELLI CACERES

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

ANOOPNAMBIAR

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9800

MARIAVELEZ

UT Health SanAntonio 8435 Wurzbach Road 210-450-9800

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

MARK BONNEN

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

SHRADDHADALWADI

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

KEITHEYRE

SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5700

NEIL NEWMAN

UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

RADIATION

ONCOLOGY SPECIFIC TO TREATMENT OF WOMEN

JENNIFER LEE

TexasOncology 5206 Research Drive 210-295-5300

RADIOLOGY

MICHAELD.ORSI

SouthTexas Radiology ImagingCenters 8401 DatapointDrive, Ste. 600 210-616-7700

JENNIFER E. SWART

SouthTexas Radiology ImagingCenters 8401 DatapointDrive, Ste. 600 210-616-7700

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY INFERTILITY

COURTNEY FAILOR

Aspire Fertility

150E.SonterraBlvd., Ste. 220 210-337-8453

URSULA BALTHAZAR

Aspire Fertility 150ESonterraBlvd. Ste. 220 210-337-8453

AIMEEBROWNE

Aspire Fertility 4330 MedicalDrive, Ste. 150 210-337-8453

JENNIFER KNUDTSON

Aspire Fertility

150E.SonterraBlvd. Ste. 220 210-337-8453

RANDAL ROBINSON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 5thFloor 210-450-9500

BELINDAYAUGER

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 5thFloor 210-450-9500

RHEUMATOLOGY

GERALD T. ROSENBERG ArthritisAssociatesPA 4511 HorizonHillBlvd. Ste. 150 210-477-2626

PENDLETONB. WICKERSHAM

ArthritisAssociatesPA 4511 HorizonHillBlvd., Ste. 150 210-477-2626

RHEUMATOLOGY

JANE B. AYALA

Associates of SouthTexas 19272Stone OakPkwy., Ste. 101 210-265-8851

KEVINJ.KEMPF

Associates of SouthTexas 19272Stone OakPkwy., Ste. 101 210-265-8851

EMILYTRIANAMARX

Associates of SouthTexas 19272Stone OakPkwy. Ste. 101 210-265-8851

EMILYPINEDA

SouthTexas Arthritis Care Center 5414 Fredericksburg Road,Ste.150 210-615-9800

INMACULADA DEL RINCON

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

AGUSTINESCALANTE

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

CARLOS LORENZO

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFl-4A 210-450-9800

SLEEP MEDICINE

KAREN HENTSCHELFRANKS

UT Health SanAntonio 4502 MedicalDrive 210-358-4000

SPINESURGERY

ANTONJORGENSEN

OrthoSan Antonio 2833 BabcockRoad Tower2,Ste.435 210-705-5060

ANTONIOWEBB

SanAntonio SpineClinic 9150 Huebner Road Ste. 290 210-614-6432

JOEL W. JENNÉ

SouthTexas Spinal Clinic 18626Hardy OakBlvd. Ste. 300 210-495-9047

VISTADERMATOLOGY DERMATOLOGY

KarlaN.Muñoz,MD, FAAD

KarlaMuñoz,MD,FAAD,isaboardcertifieddermatologist.Shehasbeenin privatepracticeforfifteenyearsandis founderofVistaDermatologylocated intheBoerneandFairOaksRancharea. SheisagraduateofHarvardMedical Schoolandcompletedherdermatology residencyatStanfordUniversity,where

shealsoservedasChiefResidentduring herfinalyear.Dr.Muñozishonoredthat numerousmulti-generationalfamilies haveentrustedherwiththeirhealthcare needs.Shebelieveseverypatientshould betreatedwithrespectanddignity.With herclinicalexperience,Dr.Muñoztakes pridemanagingcomplexskinconditions whileprovidingherpatientsanexcellent healthcareexperience.VistaDermatology welcomespatientsofallagesandalso offersvariouscosmeticservices

AJEYAP.JOSHI

SouthTexas Spinal Clinic

18626Hardy OakBlvd. Ste. 300

210-293-2963

MATTHEWC.SWANN

TheSan Antonio Orthopaedic Group

19138U.S.281 North 210-804-5400

CHRISTOPHERCHAPUT

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive 4thFloor

210-567-7463

JEFFREYHILLS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFloor

210-567-7463

SPORTS MEDICINE

CHARLESW MCCURLEY

Sports &FamilyMedicine of Boerne

905N.MainSt.,Ste.105 Boerne 830-816-5800

HECTOR U. LOPEZ

Sports Medicine Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210&300 210-699-8326

TIMOTHYPALOMERA

Sports Medicine Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210&300 210-699-8326

PAUL SAENZ

Sports Medicine Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210 &300 210-699-8326

STEPHENSAENZ

Sports Medicine

Associates

21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-699-8326

LINDSAYSTEPHENS

Sports Medicine

Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-699-8326

ELIOTYOUNG

Sports Medicine

Associates 21 SpursLane, Ste. 210& 300 210-699-8326

KENNETH KENNETHNWOSA

UT Health SanAntonio 7946 N. Loop 1604 West 1stFl 210-567-9040

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

MIOKITANO

Mays Cancer Center at UT

Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-5990

FEDERICO TOZZI

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health SanAntonio 7979 Wurzbach Road 210-450-1000

ALEXANDERMILLER

SouthTexas Oncology and Hematology 4383 MedicalDrive 210-593-5700

MORTONKAHLENBERG

Surgical Oncology Associates of SouthTexas 8715 VillageDrive Ste. 620 210-946-1400

ALFREDOA.SANTILLAN

TexasOncology 5206 Research Drive 210-595-5300

UROGYNECOLOGY

FEMALE PELVIC

MEDICINE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERYSPECIFIC TO TREATMENT OF WOMEN

ELIZABETHEVANS

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UROLOGY

IANM.THOMPSONJR. TexasUrology Group 2833 BabcockRoad, Ste. 212 210-267-1709

WILLIAMHARMON

UrologySan Antonio 7909 Fredericksburg Road,Ste.120 210-582-5505

JESSICAGOETZ

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JOSEPH BASLER

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STEPHENKRAUS

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AHMEDMANSOUR ELKENANY

UT Health SanAntonio

8300 FloydCurlDrive, 4thFl-4B 210-450-9600

DEEPAK PRUTHI

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ALEXANDER ROZANSKI

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ROBERT SVATEK

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RAJEEV SURI

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VASCULAR SURGERY

BOULOS TOURSARKISSIAN

STAR Vascular Access Center 301N.FrioSt. 210-487-7827

LYSSAOCHOA

TheSan AntonioVascular andEndovascularClinic 603E.Amber St Ste. 101 210-610-7283

LORI POUNDS

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-9888

MATTHEWSIDEMAN

UT Health SanAntonio 8300 FloydCurlDrive, 3rdFl- 3B 210-450-9888

MICHAELPECK

Vascular Institute of SanAntonio 18626Hardy OakBlvd. Ste. 209 210-962-5709

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EVENTS GUIDE TO START 2025

BY JIMKIEST

January

Cirque Kalabante: This Canadian troupe founded by aCirque du Soleil veteran presents “Afrique en Cirque,” a circus arts show inspired by daily life in the West African country Guinea. Acrobats perform to alive soundtrack of Afro-Jazz and percussion. Jan. 7, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100AuditoriumCircle, tobincenter.org

Melissa Villaseñor: On six seasons with “Saturday Night Live” starting in 2016,Villaseñor showed off her skill as an impressionist with takes on Dolly Parton and Owen Wilson, among others, and gave us “A Peek at Pico.” Since then, she’s returned to the stand-up stage, done voice-overwork, and made and sold drawings that are both funny and affirmative. Jan. 9-11, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club,618 NW Loop 410,No. 312,improvtx.com.

DreamWeek: Inspired by the workand legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., DreamWeek is acitywide calendarof events intended to foster civic and civil engagement. Highlights include an album-release party for spoken-word poet Chibbi; aconcert by R&B and funk legend CharlieWilson; aperformance by the Gullah-inspired jazz ensemble Ranky Tanky; and an awardsluncheon. Jan. 10-26, variouslocations, full schedule at dreamweek.org

Shane Gillis: Stand-up comedy star Gillis is kicking off his U.S.arena tour in San Antonio. Gillis hosted “Saturday Night Live” last year. He also starred in the Netflix sitcom “Tires” and appears in afew pretty funny beer commercials that air all the time. Jan. 10,FrostBank Center, 1Frost Bank Center Drive, frostbankcenter.com.

“Hadestown”: This hit musical returns to town after opening the 2022-23 Broadway in San Antonioseason. Written by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell, the Tony Award winner is based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Jan. 10-12, MajesticTheatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire. com.

Navy All-American Bowl: Top prospects from across the country will suit up for the 25th anniversary edition of this high school football All-Star game. Past participants have included Vince Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Odell Beckham Jr. Noon Jan. 11,Alamodome, 100Montana St., alamodome.com.

Escher String Quartet: This New York-based string quartet, named after the mind-bending graphicartist,

releasedanalbum of quartets by Leos Janacek and Pavel Haas in 2023. Its performance here, presented by the Classical Music Institute, will complement the exhibit “Women Artists of the Ballets Russes.” Jan. 11, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., cmi-sa.org.

Let’s Rodeo Ball: Trace Adkins is the headlinerfor the San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo’s big fundraiser. With songs such as “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies LoveCountry Boys,” the towering singer with the booming baritone and black hat has been aforce in country musicsince the late ’90s. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18,FreemanColiseum, 3201E.Houston St., sarodeo.com.

MLK March: More than 200,000 people are expectedtotake part in San

Antonio’s annual Martin Luther KingJr. March. Acelebration with multicultural performances, food vendors and more will follow at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Lineup begins at 9a.m. Jan. 20 at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Drive; the march ends at thepark,1101 Iowa St. SA.gov/MLK.

Monster Jam: Theroar of monster trucks is aJanuary tradition in San Antonio. The 2025 lineup is scheduled to include Armando Castrobehind the wheel of El ToroLoco, Kevin Crocker and Megalodon, Tyler Menningaand GraveDigger, and CynthiaGauthier driving the Lucas Stabilizer truck. Pit parties give fans achance to see the trucks up close and meet the drivers. 7p.m. Jan. 25, 3p.m. Jan. 26, Alamodome, 100Montana St., alamodome.com.

February

Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive:

This pre-rodeo event turns Houston Street downtown into avision of the Old West with a cattle drive. That’s followed by aparade featuring mounted infantry, wagons and other Western-themed entries. The fun continues at Market Square with music, food, vendors and theannual Vaquero Cook-off featuring prize-winning chili and menudo. Thefullday of events runs from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb.1, sarodeo.com.

Asian New Year Festival: Welcome the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, martial arts and sumo wrestling, food and shopping. Noon-5p.m. Feb. 1-2, Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., Facebook: asianfestsa.

San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo:

Concerts are theicing on the cake at the rodeo, which features daily Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned performances,livestock exhibitions and competitions,mutton busting, pigracing, and afairground with carnival rides, state fair-style food and shopping. Feb. 6-23, Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum grounds, 3201E.HoustonSt.,sarodeo.org

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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico: The troupe founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernandez returns to San Antonio for an eveningof dance tracing Mexico’s history from the Aztec Empire to today. Feb. 7, Tobin Center for the PerformingArts, 100Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org.

“Peter Pan”: Houston Balletveteran Brian Enos choreographed this full-length Ballet San Antonio production based on J.M. Barrie’s timeless tale of the Lost Boys, Captain Hook and TinkerBell. This will be the world premiere. Feb. 21-23, Tobin Center for the PerformingArts, balletsanantonio.org.

“Funny Girl”: The drama surrounding the Broadway revival of thismusical was as engrossing as the show, as Barbra Streisand superfan Lea Michele took over theleadrole from Beanie Feldstein. San Antonio fans can just enjoy the rags-to-riches-to-heartbreak tale of Fanny Brice and sing along with showstoppers such as “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Feb. 25-March 2, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire. com.

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McNay 2025 Gala: Guests at this annual dinner will get asneak preview of the McNay’s spring exhibits:“Sport and Spectator” and “Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance.” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Leeper Auditorium, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New BraunfelsAve., mcnayart.org.

“Jersey Boys”: Featuring songs such as “Walk LikeaMan,”“Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “My Eyes Adored You,” this hit musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Feb. 27-March 2, San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place, sanpedroplayhouse. org.

Amy Grant: In 2022, Grant became the first contemporaryChristian singer to be recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. Though she had apop crossover with “Baby Baby,” contemporary Christian hits like “Angels” and“El Shaddai” get more than equal timeinher shows. This concertisbilled as an “evening with …songs, stories and memories.” Feb. 28, Tobin Center forthe Performing Arts, 100Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org.

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March

Dallas Black Dance Theater: A recipient of the TexasMedal of Arts, Dallas Black Dance Theater is the fourth-largest Black dance company in the nation. Founded in 1976 to provide apathwaytoprofessional dancing careers for black youth, the company performs a“repertory of modern, ballet, jazz and ethnic works,” according to its website. 8p.m. March 1, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St.,thecarver.org.

Big BounceRun: This touring obstacle course bills itself as biggest inflatable run in the U.S. The SanAntonio event will have 3- and 1.5-mile courses with up to 32 obstacles. March 1, Rodriguez Park, 2060 Rodriguez Ave., bigbouncerun.com.

Kathleen Edwards: After garnering a decade of acclaim and Juno Award nominations for albums such as “Failer” and“Back To Me,” Canadian singer-songwriter Edwards took along break and opened acoffee shop. A songwriting collaboration with Maren Morris got her back into music,and she released anew album, “Total Freedom,” five years ago, followed by the EP “Dogs andAlcohol.” March 1, Tobin Center for thePerforming Arts, 100Auditorium Circle, tobincenter.org. ★

STARS STUD RODEO LINEUP

BY JIMKIEST

The SanAntonio StockShow& Rodeowill present21concerts over its18-dayrun,a mixofbig stars, oldfavorites,harder-hitting countryrockbands anda fewsurprises None of theactsrepeats from last year; it’s afresh slate.

Therodeo will be Feb. 6to23atthe FrostBankCenterand Freeman Coliseumgrounds.Tickets areonsale nowatsarodeo.com

Here’s acloserlookatthe lineup:

Scotty McCreery: Kicking off the rodeo is Scotty McCreery, who won Season 10 of “American Idol” in 2011 as ateenager with an improbably deep voice. Since then, he has established himself as areliable country artist with hitssuchas“You Time” and“Damn Strait”;the video forthe latter song was filmed at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels. McCreery’s latest album, “Rise and Fall,” features the hit “Cab in a Solo. 7p.m.Feb. 6

Koe Wetzel: With his slightly twangy tenor, edgy attitude and penchant for cranking up thevolume, the native of Pittsburg in Northeast Texas is an outlaw country throwback. (A song on his new album, “9 Lives,” is titled Last Outlaw Alive.”) 7p.m. Feb. 7

Keith Urban: Urban, 57, has had a remarkablylong run at or near the top of thecountry music pack. He was the Academy of Country Music’s entertainer of the year as recently as 2019,18years afterhetopped thecountry charts forthe first time with “But forthe Grace of God.” Highlights among his long stringof hits include “Kiss aGirl,” “Stupid Boy,” “Somebody Like You” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” His new album is “High.” Noon and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8

LeAnn Rimes: Rimes was earning comparisons to Patsy Cline and aBest New Artist Grammy when she was a teenager on the strength of “Blue” and

othersongs. Her subsequent hits include “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” and “How Do I Live,” which wasone of the top songs of the 1990s, according to Billboard. Rimes released her most recent album, “God’s Work,” in 2022. Noon Feb. 9

Bellamy Brothers: Thelong-running pop country duoofDavis and Homer Bellamy has quite astash of songstodraw on,including thepop hits “Let YourLove Flow,” “Old Hippie” and “Dancin’ Cowboys.” They released anew album, “Double Dare,” in 2024 featuring songs such as “Normal Ain’t Coming Back” and “Dance With YourDog.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9

MarkChesnutt: Acountry star from Beaumont, Chesnutt hadastring of hits in the’90s, including “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” andthe chart-toppers “It’s a Little TooLate” and“It Sure Is Monday.” He’s released aseries of live albums in the past fewyears that dipinto country classics, as well as his ownhits. 7p.m. Feb. 10

Eli Young Band: This Denton band had the biggestcountry hit of 2011 with “Crazy Girl,” which also was named song of the yearat theAcademyofCountry Music Awards. The band followed up with hits such as “Even If It Breaks YourHeart,” “Drunk Last Night” and “Love Ain’t.” Anew single, “Home in Hometown,” came outinOctober. 7p.m. Feb. 11

Jon Pardi: JonPardi, aneo-traditionalist country singer from California, name-checks George Strait and Dwight Yoakam in his bio, andfeatures fiddle and pedalsteel on otherwisecontemporary sounding songs such as “Heartacheonthe Dancefloor.” Pardivalidated the title of his latest album, “A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done,” by releasing afollow-up single, “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” in the fall. 7p.m. Feb. 12

Muscadine Bloodline: Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton, acountry duo based in Mobile, Ala., released their third album, “The CoastalPlain,” in August. One standout track, “Earle Byrd From Mexia,” brings to mind “CopperheadRoad.”

Another is “Tickets to Turnpike,” atribute to Turnpike Troubadours, which the duo has opened for on tour. 7p.m. Feb. 13

Tyler Hubbard: With Florida GeorgiaLine, Hubbard released four No. 1country albums loaded with winnerssuch as “Round Here,” “Simple” and the monster hit “Cruise.” Hubbard and Brian Kelley went their separate waysafter the duo’s 2022 tour. Hubbard has since released a pair of solo albums,“Tyler Hubbard” and “Strong,” and continued his chart-topping wayswith “5 Foot 9” and “Back Then RightNow.” 7p.m. Feb.14

Southall: Over the course of five albums and aname change or two, Read Southall’s band has built asolid rep and growing fan base on the Red Dirt Music scene. The self-titled album “Southall,” released in 2023,included the single “Scared Money.” Southall called it a“feel good song for the working man” in an interview with People magazine. Noon Feb. 15

Turnpike Troubadours: Starting in 2005 in Tahlequah, Okla., this Red Dirt country band fronted by EvanFelker built aloyal followingwith songs such as “Diamonds and Gasoline” and “Good Lord Lorrie.” Following athree-year

break, the band came back with its fan base intact and released anew album, “A Cat in theRain.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15

Zach Top: Top’s debut album, “Cold Beer &Country Music,” features the hit “Sounds Like the Radio,” which tips its hat to Jackson’s “Chattahoochee.”

Noon Feb. 16

Pesado: Anorteño band from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Grupo Pesado has played the rodeo before, in 2010 and 2014.“Their name means heavy, and Pesado certainly delivered emotionally laden broken-hearted songs such as the waltz-time conjunto

ballad ‘Lastima Me Das,’ ”a reviewer wrote after its 2010 performance. Pesado released anew album, “Te Amare,” in 2024. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16

Diamond Rio: ThisNashville-based band was awinner right out of the chute, topping the charts with its debut single, “Meet in the Middle,”in1991. With singer Marty Roeout front, the band was athree-time vocal group of the year winner at the CMAsand had four more No. 1hits, including “One More Day” and “Beautiful Mess.”Last year, the band welcomed two new members and released anew single, “The Kick.” 7p.m. Feb. 17

Joe Nichols: Arkansas native Nichols —henow lives in Texas —had his biggest success in theearly ’00s with songs such as “Brokenheartsville” and “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off.” After flying under theradar for awhile, he popped up on country radio again in 2022 with the song “GoodDay for Living.” 7p.m. Feb.18

Whiskey Myers: ASouthern rock band from East Texas, Whiskey Myers is known to fans of “Yellowstone” —the band and its song “Stone” have been featured on the Paramount+ series. The band’s 2022 album, “Tornillo,”isa show all its own, asprawling adventure featuring horns, funk guitar and backup singers that sounds ready for the festival circuit. 7p.m.Feb. 19

Sammy Hagar: It was the best of both worlds, cowboys and classic rock, when Sammy Hagar made his rodeo debut in 2019.This will be the third appearance for Hagar, aSan Antonio favorite since before “I Can’t Drive 55” and Van Halen; his 1978 livealbum, “All Night Long,” was recorded in part in the Alamo City. Hagar’s most recent releasesinclude the 2022 album “Crazy Times” with his band the Circle and Red RockerLager through his Detroit-based brewery. 7p.m. Feb. 20

Nelly: Nelly broke out in 2000 with the album “Country Grammar” —featuring the songs “Ride Wit Me” and “E.I.” and topped the charts in 2002 with “Hot in Herre.” He went country for real on 2021’s“Heartland,” which included appearances by Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown and DariusRucker. “Heartland 2,”potentially featuring female guest stars, reportedly is in the works. 7p.m. Feb. 21

Nate Smith: Aone-time worship singer, Smith took asecond run at a musiccareer after losing his belongings in the 2018 Camp Fire wildfire in Northern California. So far, so good: Smith released an EP, “Through the Smoke,” and album, “California Gold,” in 2024. Noon Feb. 22

Dwight Yoakam: Astandard-bearer for California country music, Yoakam has his own SiriusXM Channel, “Dwight Yoakam &the Bakersfield Beat,”which plays musicbythe likes of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and the Flying Burrito Brothers. In November Yoakam released“BrighterDays,”his first new album since 2016 7:30p.m. Feb. 22 ★

BY DEBORAH MARTIN

NOSTROLL THROUGH SanPedro Creek CultureParkiscompletewithout astop at “STREAM,”the alluring water wall near La Zona

The250-foot piece, which wasthe firstinteractive work of public artinthe park,responds to sound. When folksscream, laugh, sing or make anyother noisenearit, multicolored lightsinsideitrespond as if they’replaying along.

Adam Frank, theNew Yorkbasedartistwho createdthe installation,described it as “a waterfallthatlistens to you. ”

Theinteractive elementwas putonholdforawhileaftervandalsswipedakeyelement.Originally,a microphone wastucked insideabronzesculptureresemblinganold-school microphone, anod to thoseonceused at thenearbyAlameda Theater.

Themicrophonenow is protected within aspiffy silver case Andfolks canonceagain make thecolorsinthe waterdance

TheGallery:

San Pedro Culture Park between Houston and Commerce streets.

It’s part of an arts nook including La Zona and Texas Public Radio.

spcculturepark.com/learn/ art/stream

TheWork: “STREAM”

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