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The interior of LifeMed Institute. Photo Credit: Beverly Funkhouser

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Restore, Refresh, Renew

A roundup of local spots where you can invest in yourself this season

Article by Jennifer Waldera

Photography by Contributing Photographers

Originally published in Harco City Lifestyle

LifeMed Institute

LifeMed Institute offers a welcoming space for anyone ready to feel more energized, balanced, and in tune with their health. With personalized testing, hormone support, regenerative therapies, and tailored wellness plans, the focus is on understanding your body and creating meaningful, lasting improvements. Clients often come seeking answers and leave with clarity, confidence, and practical steps forward. It’s an inviting way to prioritize yourself, whether your goal is more energy, better balance, or simply feeling like the best version of you again!

Massage and NeuroFascial Therapies of Bel Air 

With more than a decade of experience, Kim Van Bergen has built her career around one goal: helping people move beyond chronic pain when other treatments have fallen short. Inspired by chiropractors she once worked with and her husband’s experience navigating autoimmune-related pain, she continues to pursue advanced training, including Rapid Neurofascial Reset, a specialized technique focused on the nervous system. Now, with demand growing, she hopes to inspire other therapists to expand their skills and step into this important work. For those willing to commit time and resources, it’s an opportunity to elevate both their impact and their careers.

Sorella Skincare and Aesthetics

Sorella Skincare & Aesthetics blends medical expertise with a warm, family-centered approach to confidence and care. Founded by lifelong Harford County resident Kelly Canatella, a family nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist, the practice focuses on natural, refreshed results that help clients feel like the best version of themselves. With roots in dermatology and plastic surgery, treatments are thoughtfully personalized to support both skin health and self-confidence. The atmosphere is intentionally welcoming and unintimidating, creating a space where clients feel cared for, supported, and empowered. Plus, Canatella's sisters Rachel, Jessie, and Sarah also participate in the practice in various roles. "We are incredibly close," Canatella said. "Sorella is actually Italian for sister."

Willow and Waves

Willow and Waves Salon offers more than hair services. It creates a calming retreat designed to nurture both confidence and well-being. Since Gretchen Amrein opened the salon on Main Street in Bel Air, it has focused on building a welcoming space where guests feel relaxed, cared for, and truly seen. With eco-conscious practices, personalized services, and innovative offerings like a dedicated scalp facial room featuring holistic treatments, every detail is thoughtfully curated. It’s an inviting place to pause, recharge, and leave feeling refreshed, inside and out.

One Love Mind Body 

One Love Mind Body offers a welcoming, judgment-free approach to movement and wellness, designed for real life rather than perfection. Founded by Nicole Valan, the yoga studio focuses on small classes, nervous system regulation, and meeting clients exactly where they are, whether they’re managing stress, health challenges, or simply seeking balance. The experience encourages listening to your body instead of pushing past it, helping clients build confidence, calm, and connection. It’s a supportive space to slow down, reset, and prioritize well-being in a way that feels sustainable.

Crescent Moon Esthetics

Kyleigh Klein's Crescent Moon Esthetics and Moonlight Collective Studios offers more than traditional beauty or wellness services. They create space to slow down, reconnect, and feel supported. Founded on a desire to build something more personal, the experience centers on relationships, education, and long-term confidence rather than quick fixes. Whether through skincare, coaching, or community events, clients are invited to pause and prioritize themselves. The goal is simple but powerful: to leave feeling cared for, more confident, and reminded that taking time for yourself is not selfish. It’s essential.