Fitness

The Science of Accelerating Your Physique Transformation

Weight loss today is no longer guesswork. It’s both a science and a strategy. In a community that values excellence, efficiency, and elevated living, the traditional formula of eating well, exercising consistently, and patiently waiting for results often clashes with the realities of modern life. Synergy EMS understands the goal goes beyond “losing weight.” It’s about reshaping the body, restoring energy, and reclaiming strength across every area of life.You know the feeling: You are disciplined...

Health + Wellness

2026 Health + Wellness

Four local businesses redefine the future of feeling good. Article by Susan Thwing BEAUTILAB Birmingham’s newest med spa is pioneering longevity-based beauty beautilab.com BEAUTILAB, Birmingham’s newest medical spa, blends high-end aesthetic artistry with science-based wellness programs. Founded and led by board certified medical doctors, BEAUTILAB’s team of board-certified physician associates and aesthetic specialists is united by one mission: to deliver results that look good...

Wellness

How Her Garden Grows

Former news anchor Sarah Michals has found joy by daring to bloom in her own time. Article by Susan Thwing For more than a decade, Sarah Michals woke up before dawn, perfectly put together, ready to tell other people’s stories. As a TV news anchor and reporter, she chased breaking news, worked holidays and lived life on deadline — all in pursuit of what she thought was her dream: reaching the Detroit market she’d idolized as a girl. “I grew up in Metro Detroit, and ever since I was a little...

Travel

An Alpine Escape

Discover the Valais region of Switzerland, where alpine trails, thermal springs and local traditions create restorative travel. Article by Gabi De la Rosa In Switzerland’s Valais region, wellness and adventure are always part of the same itinerary. Morning could bring a high-alpine hike, afternoon a soak in mineral-rich springs and evening a table set with traditional cuisine, always including delicious wine and cheese. For travelers, the best part will be finding the perfect balance between...

Life + Culture

What’s New, Birmingham?

The hottest openings and up-and-comers for shopping, eating, playing and relaxing in Downtown Birmingham. Article by Lynne Konstantin SPAS Brothers Andrew and Michael Vallentine opened the doors in July to The NOW Massage (thenowmassage.com) at 375 Hamilton Row, offering high-quality affordable massage services in a truly inspired setting. Offerings range from Swedish and sports to pre-natal massages, with a range of signature enhancements, like Hemp Calm Balm, Herbal Heat Therapy and...

Style + Beauty

The Secret Keeper

Celebrating a year in her first store outside of New York, jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann creates modern heirlooms. Article by Lynne Konstantin Monica Rich Kosann has always been a storyteller.  Growing up in New York City and attending the legendary High School of Music & Art (the “Fame” school), before college and studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, she discovered her passion when her father handed her his old camera to “play” with as a teenager. She was “immediately smitten,” she says...

Event Planning + Services

The Art of Grazing

From intimate gatherings to show-stopping tables, discover why charcuterie is the ultimate party move. Article by Lynne Konstantin Years ago, when Ivana Stojkovic-Ristovski was hosting friends in her tiny New York City apartment, she discovered something magical: the way people gravitate toward a beautifully arranged spread of cheese, charcuterie and a bottle of good wine. Those intimate evenings weren't just about eating — they were about connection, conversation and the simple joy of grazing...

Health + Wellness

Indulge & Inspire

A roundup of local pampering experiences worth giving — and receiving. Article by Lynne Konstantin EG LASH & BROW Vagaro.com/eglashandbrowdesign; @erseilag As a child growing up in Albania, Erseila Gorani loved to watch her father, an artist, at work — inspiring her to try her own hand. “When I was very young, my passion was drawing,” Gorani says. “I especially loved to draw lips and eyes — I was always attracted to the details, and perfecting them. I wanted to make them look...

Local Services

Holiday Giving Guide

Our roundup of actions to make local spirits bright. Article by Susan Thwing The holidays are a season of warmth, gratitude and giving — but also a reminder that many neighbors need a helping hand. Across Oakland County and surrounding communities, nonprofits are working year-round to provide food, housing, care and compassion. Whether you give your time, donate funds or contribute much-needed supplies, these organizations make it easy to share the true spirit of the season. I Support the...

Shopping

Happy!

It's all we ever want for the holidays — here's how to get it for everyone on your list, all within the Birmingham Shopping District. Article by Lynne Konstantin HER  Dolce MODA has got her covered — head to toe: Elliatt’s Felicia Faux Fur Coat in Black & Brown and Aisling Faux Fur & Leather Jacket in Beige are refined with a touch of edge. Dolce MODA, Birmingham; dolcemoda.com.   A flirty set of 18K-gold Art Deco Cocktail Glasses means the hour of sipping has arrived. Greene & Co....