Wellness

Nurturing is Natural

Mother-Daughter doulas bring the warmth Article by Sean O'Keefe For centuries, doulas have stood beside women as trusted guides through pregnancy, birth and the sacred transition into motherhood. Rooted in ancient traditions of care and community, their presence has always offered reassurance, wisdom and unwavering support, honoring birth not only as a medical event, but as a deeply human experience. Being a doula is a profound journey of support, empathy and empowerment. Doulas provide...

Travel

Soaking, For the Sake of Wellness

Forest bathing and actual bathing: the ultimate act of self care Article and Photography by Sue G. Collins Ninety minutes in a bath sounded like a lot to me before my treetop soak in a private cabana at Lakeview at Fontana near Bryson City, NC. After a short but steep hike up a forested trail from the unmanned reception lounge (“Unplug. Unwind. Unhosted.” is Lakeview’s tagline), I found my cabana, a tiny mountain cabin open to the elements on one side. While I ran the bath (plenty of hot...

Beauty

The New Neck Lift

Minimal downtime and max results, by Alpharetta-based surgeon Article by Dr. Miles Graivier The Graivier Center, a fully accredited medspa and plastic surgery center in Alpharetta, is seeing an overwhelming number of requests for their new Contouré Neck Lift. The procedure, popularized for its discreet appearance, minimal downtime and high efficacy, uses a technique designed by the practice owners, Drs. Miles Graivier and David Hill themselves. When asked if it’s the results, technique or...

Travel

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

An immersive Caribbean retreat where indulgence, mindfulness and natural beauty exist in perfect harmony. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sandals Resorts Sandals, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, unfolds like a meditation; lush volcanic peaks, warm trade winds and turquoise waters meet sunlit shores, shaped by African, Caribbean and European heritage. Anchored by Saint Vincent and scattered with thirty-two Grenadine islands and cays, the archipelago moves to a natural rhythm...

Beauty

Technology and Warmth in Medicine

Cleaver Dermatology & Aesthetics Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Catrina Maxwell A productive visit to your dermatologist's office will bring information, results and hope for a chronic skin concern or reassurance with a yearly skin exam.  Dr. Nathan Cleaver, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Weston Waxweiler and Dr. Stephanie Gardner at Cleaver Dermatology & Aesthetics are all about the most advanced skin cancer detection tools in North Georgia, including...

Health + Wellness

​​Tips For a Healthier New Year

Article by Esther Russell, DNP, FNP-C As 2026 quickly approaches, you might be thinking that you would like to make some New Year’s resolutions. We often see resolutions related to health, the most popular being to lose weight or quit smoking. These are great ideas, but they can often feel daunting and overwhelming. One slip and you feel like you have failed. Too many individuals throw in the towel on their specific goal by February. Instead, let’s start with the resolution to make 2026 your...

Health + Wellness

An old But New Concept In Alpharetta

Kharrazian Institute Flame of Knowledge Award to local physician. Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle The family doctor concept lives on in Alpharetta.  Perhaps you grew up with a small-town doctor, the one you went to first for everything except emergency care. Whether it was the flu, a cut finger, a rash or that weird pain in your side. Today, we see more doctors for parts than for the whole body.    Dr. Michael Dellaria B.S., D.C., A.F.M.C. of Holistic Health Center in Alpharetta, has...

Shopping

Can't Help Myself

The Four Tops Article by Sue G. Collins We love that Erin Gray dedicates monthly contributions to childhood cancer patients and their families through CURE Childhood Cancer, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancers that affect children. And, we love the hard-working, comfy shirts, vests and sweaters that are out this winter. Sophie Tee  — Your favorite tee with elbow-length ruched sleeves. 100% Pima cotton, preshrunk and tagless. $77, available in 12 colors.  Highland...

Education

Artists Among Us

The Revel Arts Collective Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle Staff The Revel Arts Collective bloomed in 2024 when five women—a career artist, retired English teacher, corporate leader, graphic designer and an art educator—came together with a shared vision and took action. Comprised of local artists, the Collective presented their second annual show in November at the Crabapple Market in downtown Milton. The Collective believes visual art is a God-given, universal language spoken through...

Travel

Cozy Holiday Staycation

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Nicole Franzen, Andrew Thomas Lee, Matthew Williams A surprising find, The Forth Hotel is as moody as it is bright. Was I in the lobby of an exclusive hotel in Milan, Barcelona or another modern European city, now popular with discerning travelers? The front desk staff wear suits and are formal but warm and I feel seen.  Deep velvet and leather sofas flank a wood fire blazing in the lobby, and the terrace suite has its own outdoor wood-burning...