Health + Wellness

Reaching their Full Potential

Reliant Healthcare Group Supports Children and their Families Through Personalized Therapy, Education, and Resources Article by Kaylee Dusang | Photography by TK Images Finding resources to support a child’s physical, behavioral, or emotional needs is a challenge for many families. However, a local practice that serves the Cypress and Katy area offers expert care to support a child’s growth and development. Each of Reliant Healthcare Group’s three subsidiaries – Reliant Pediatric Therapy...

Shopping

Snooze Control

The Local Mattress Boutique Changing How Cypress Sleeps Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi Nestled in the heart of Cypress, Texas, Snooze Mattress is changing the way locals think about sleep. More than just a mattress store, Snooze Mattress blends technology, comfort, and personalized care to help customers achieve their best rest yet. From plush bedding to adjustable bases, every detail in the store is designed to create a true sleep sanctuary. Snooze Mattress Cypress...

Health + Wellness

Fitness, Pvolved

Local Couple Introduces Science-Backed, Feel Good Fitness to Cypress with Pvolve Article by Laura SanchezQuan For Jonathan Lim and his wife, Nancy, the journey to opening Pvolve Cypress began long before they ever stepped inside a studio. Like many parents juggling careers, responsibilities, and three energetic children, they found themselves waking up with more aches and pains than they were used to, likely caused by poor posture from carrying their two youngest. Shoulder pain, knee issues...

Wellness

True Mental Health Transformation

Healing the Root: Serenity Wellness & Counseling Center Article by Stephanie Parnell | Photography by Angi Lewis For years, many people have walked through the doors of Serenity Wellness & Counseling Center feeling like they've tried everything. Multiple medications. Years of talk therapy. Self-help books and meditation apps. Yet despite their best efforts, they still feel stuck—exhausted, disconnected, and wondering if things will ever truly change. Serenity Wellness & Counseling Center was...

Life + Culture

From Abandoned To Forever

Local No-Euthanasia Rescue & Adoption Haven for Pets From all Walks of Life. Article by Stephanie Parnell | Photography by Daniel Arizpe/Apollo Productions "One of the biggest things I wish people understood is that most animals don't end up in rescues or shelters because they did something 'wrong,'" said Abandoned Animal Rescue Executive Director Yvonne Bodley. "They're usually victims of circumstances: moves, financial hardship, medical issues, or simply a lack of planning. None of which are...

Home + Design

From ICU to Floral Design

Trading Scrubs for Silk, Local Woman Turns Burnout into a Blossoming Business Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Daniel Arizpe/Apollo Productions With over 35 years of experience in the medical field, Liz Collins dedicated much of her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse. She worked across nearly every area of nursing, but over time, the stress and emotional toll of the profession led to burnout. Eventually, she reached a point where she knew it was time for a change. ...

Travel

New Mexico Getaway Adventure

Taos’ Charm Twinkles & Dazzles in the Winter Article by Stephanie Parnell | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Visit Taos When December arrives in northern New Mexico, something enchanting happens in the sacred town of Taos. The tidy adobe buildings don soft caps of snow, the warm glow of farolitos (paper bags with candles or sand-anchored tea lights used in the traditional New Mexican holiday custom) lines the historic lanes, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains yawning up to the crisp blue...

Wellness

Feel Your Best

Cypress-based Oncologist Shares the Benefits of High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy  Article by Kaylee Dusang | Photography by Sunny Rajabi/Sunburst Photography For those living with chronic pain or a debilitating illness, an extra boost beyond standard treatments can sometimes make a difference in their healing journey. The DRIPBaR offers over 20 different IV Vitamin Therapies that support health and wellness beyond traditional medicine, diet, or exercise. For one of their IV therapies, High-Dose...

Life + Culture

Santa’s Cypress Gift Haul

Unwrap the Best Local Finds this Season Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi/Sunburst Photography Santa made special stops at several local favorites, spreading festive cheer! Inspired by the incredible quality and unique offerings from each place, Santa showcases perfect gifts to share with everyone on his list.  Santa’s sleigh is definitely fuller this year, thanks to the amazing treasures he discovered locally! Russo’s Pizzeria Russo’s Pizzeria in Bridgeland serves...

Life + Culture

Bridging the Gap

The Living Legacy Center is Building Bridges for Cy-Fair’s most Vulnerable Populations Article by Kaylee Dusang | Photography by Sunny Rajabi After running her own law firm for 30 years, Elizabeth Hilbun wanted to find a way to help clients navigate the multitude of community resources for their legal, social, and medical needs. Ten years ago, Hilbun helped found The Living Legacy Center, an organization that connects veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities and their families to...