Local Services

5 Favorite Things

Article and Photography by Integral Pilates This month, seasoned instructors Marli Kimball Johnston and Leg Gibbons have opened a studio with traditional mat pilates, hot pilates (in a room with infrared heating panels) and reformer pilates classes all in one place. Located directly next to Armadillo Den at 10030 Menchaca Rd , the studio will be having specials and events all month long. Learn more at visit www.integralpilatesatx.com . Ways2Well A longevity clinic headquartered in...

Entertainment

Film & TV Made in Texas

Media for Texas is helping make Texas a competitive player in the entertainment industry… Article by Jennifer Birn Most people have heard that in 2025, Texas secured $1.5 billion film incentive bill to encourage the entertainment industry to film content in Texas and make it a competitive place for productions that often take place in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Vancouver. Many people saw the star-heavy video that included Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Renee Zellweger and...

Local Services

Austin-Based Skincare Brands

Supporting local is easy with these brands created for the body with well-being in mind Article by Jennifer Birn Putting on Folklore Potions Magic Face Oil feels like infusing your day with a bit of magic. The rose quartz-infused Rose Oil feels like a self-love hug. Their oils, balms, salves, soaps and body butters are made from dried flowers and herbs in plant-derived oils & organic beeswax. Ancient India is an ayurvedic skincare line from multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Rachel Roy. The...

Life + Culture

Austin Nichols

The actor/director/writer has returned to his roots and is thriving Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Austin Nichols was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but moved to Austin, TX as a baby, and it was always his destiny.  He tells Austin Lifestyle , “My dad is from Houston and went to UT. Then he transferred to a small college in Michigan to chase a girl, my mom.” Before his first birthday, they moved to Austin. But, his name wasn’t inspired by the city. “For a long...

Local Services

Chatting with Modern Animal's Dr. Mo

Article by Jennifer Birn   Modern Animal is one of our favorite California transplants. In addition to two brick-and-mortar clinics in Austin, the modernized veterinary clinic offers 24/7 care, video chat, and has a membership-fee-based model that includes unlimited free visits. During pet procedures, which can often be scary for pet owners in addition to their furry loved ones, the high-touch practice provides updates every step of the way. We recently had a chat with Dr. Stacy Mozisek, aka...

Travel

Melrose River Clubs' Max & Melodie

The heart & soul of the delightful boutique hotel set on the San Marcos River Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Melrose River Club  is a gem built alongside the San Marcos River. There are 12 casitas and 30 cabins on the 12 acres, as well as a resort-style pool and bar, a boho-chic lobby with a champagne vending machine, and breakfast burritos and mimosas available in the mornings. There’s a dining pavilion perfect for big feasts or intimate gatherings, chairs set...

Travel

Circus at Club Med

Learn to flip and fly in group or solo lessons led by seasoned circus professionals Article by Jennifer Birn If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation destination that has everything on property, Club Med—pioneer of the all-inclusive concept—is an excellent choice. We visited the brand’s flagship North American resort, Club Med Punta Cana, set along the stunning coastline of the Dominican Republic. The property recently unveiled a series of renovations, including a refreshed poolside...

Health + Wellness

Doctor Paul Pearce's Beauty Map

The plastic surgeon makes proactively planning cosmetic work and maintenance easy Article and Photography by From Laser Resurfacing to Breast Surgeries, Hair Restoration to Gynecomastia treatment, Dr. Paul Pearce patiently explains procedures in understandable snippets on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, where the affable surgeon has racked up millions of likes with his educational content. Dr. Pearce is a native Texan and owner of Pearce Plastic Surgery, which is both a surgical center and a...

Health + Wellness

Karena Dawn's Flex

She bought back the fitness company she co-founded and its future is stronger than ever Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Sixteen years ago, with roughly $3,000 and a mission to bring joy and healing through fitness, Karena Dawn co-founded Tone It Up. Karena was 28, living in Manhattan Beach and they were putting workout classes on YouTube. Instagram didn’t exist yet. Apart from the OGs Jane Fonda and Russel Simmons, fitness influencers didn’t really exist yet. But...

Shopping

5 Favorite Things

Wellness Edition Article by Jennifer Birn Modern Animal One of our favorite Los Angeles transplants, Modern Animal is a primary and urgent veterinary care with two locations in central Austin. A member since it started in Los Angeles, I love their app, where you can find all of your pet’s records, from vaccines to bloodwork results, have the ability to message with someone 24/7 and where you’re regularly updated during surgeryif your pet needs to undergo a procedure. ...