Wellness

Mental Fitness Made Simple

Stephanie Konter-O’Hara of WellMinded Counseling Shares How to Give Your Mind a Daily Workout Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Bonnie Photo Can you simply flip a switch from bitter to hopeful and expect rainbows and unicorns to magically appear? It’s a feeling we all understand — that longing for things to shift quickly when the world feels overwhelming. The process might be easier than you think. Having someone to talk to, especially when times are tough, who listens without judgment...

Wellness

Care Without Compromise

Dr. Koza is rewriting healthcare with concierge medicine at Manifest Health. Article by Julie Walker | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography A mysterious rash shows up on your arm. It started as just a red, slightly itchy spot, but after a few days, it became very itchy and irritated. I really should get in to get that checked out . With a toddler hanging off one hip, you finally call your doctor, only to hear, “Our next available appointment is in two months.” Cue the deep sigh. OK, maybe...

Wellness

The Neck-Up, Check-Up

The Overlooked Side of Whole-Body Wellness Article by Chelsea Walters | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography & Gabriella Photo Most adults know they should schedule an annual physical, stay active, drink more water, and get better sleep. But fewer people realize how much their eyes, ears, and mouth influence their overall health — including cognitive clarity, social connection, cardiovascular strain, and day-to-day energy. The Neck-Up, Check-Up was created after three Broomfield clinicians...

Arts + Culture

Step Into the Magic of The Nutcracker

‘Twas a month before Christmas and all through The Colorado Conservatory of Dance, creatures of all kinds were stirring, including a Mouse King, fairies, sheep, angels and, of course, a nutcracker as the Broomfield dance school continues to prepare for its annual performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker.  For Sandra Shih Parks, Executive & Artistic Director of CCD and her team, the upcoming productions of the timeless ballet are another opportunity to give back to the...