Beauty

Beauty That Outlasts Texas Weather

BelVer Spa’s expert insight on keeping your complexion strong all year round Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of BelVer Esthetic Studio Texas’ unpredictable climate can be brutal on the skin. From scorching, humid summers to sudden winter cold snaps, the shifts often leave faces inflamed, dull, or dry. BelVer Esthetic Studio owner and esthetician Katya Khayutin says adapting to these extremes begins with professional guidance and seasonal awareness. “In summer, clients often...

Health + Wellness

Nourishing Wholeness

Casa de Luz builds community through plant-based meals that feed body, mind and spirit Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Casa de Luz Tucked beneath the canopy of Barton Springs Road, Casa de Luz has quietly nourished Austinites for more than three decades. The nonprofit community center and macrobiotic restaurant isn’t simply a place to eat — it’s a living experiment in how food, environment, and connection can sustain collective wellbeing. The daily menu at Casa de Luz...

Life + Culture

Fearless in Motion

RunLab’s founder brings Austin a movement-first approach to wellness — and still finds time for Survivor and rock ’n’ roll Article by Julie Royce | Photography by David Schulman Dr. Kimberly “Annie” Davis, DC, built her career on refusing to accept “stop doing what you love” as a medical plan.  As a young triathlete in her 20s, she kept getting hurt, went to a doctor who specialized in athletes, and was told to give up running.  “To tell somebody who’s trying to get healthy for the first...

Health + Wellness

Aligned for the New Year

How 100% Chiropractic helps locals move beyond pain toward lasting wellness, balance, and peak performance in 2026 Article by Julie Royce As Austinites set new health goals for 2026, Dr. Nicolas Kellerman, D.C. of 100% Chiropractic in Rosedale, is reminding locals that feeling good isn’t just about resolutions — it’s about alignment.  With over two decades of experience, Kellerman helps patients move beyond temporary pain relief toward lasting wellness and optimal performance.  “Less than...