Wellness

Recovery Meets Results

Fueling your health journey with cutting-edge care and a passion for performance Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Daniel Arizpe Rohaab Miahmed, the 26-year-old owner of SolCore Wellness, has a passion for helping others achieve optimal health and performance. With a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University, Rohaab initially aspired to attend Physical Therapy school and work with athletes across various sports and age groups. However, his journey took a different...

Health + Wellness

Recharge and Rehydrate

Oncologist shares the benefits of IV Drips Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi As a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Veena Chandrakar uses a systematic approach to diagnose and treat her patients. Using research and clinical trials when beneficial along with the current standard treatments, Dr. Chandrakar’s goal is to give each patient the best treatment options available. Now, with the opening of The DRIPBaR, Dr. Chandrakar can address a wide...

Wellness

Hair Today, More Tomorrow

Reinvi MD Offers AI Robotic Hair Restoration Article by Cypress Lifestyle Staff Writer Hair loss affects more than 80 million Americans—approximately 50 million men and 30 million women. Dr. Broachwala with Reinvi MD is now offering a state-of-the-art solution to hair loss. Using the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Restoration System, Dr. Broachwala of Reinvi MD now offers personalized hairline design with intelligent precision, efficiency, and repeatability. The advanced technology behind ARTAS® iX...

Education

Looking to the Future

Dr. Douglas Killian Shares his Vision and Goals for CFISD  Article by Kaylee Dusang As the superintendent of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Dr. Douglas Killian is continually inspired by the achievements of the district’s students and the continued support from the Cy-Fair community.  As he enters his second year as superintendent, Killian hopes to bring the school district into a new season of growth through community involvement and its programs that encourage success beyond the classroom.  What...

Life + Culture

Healing Through Baking

Following a traumatic brain tumor, Carrie Jobe transformed her life by baking cakes Article by Stephanie Parnell Carrie Jobe had spent 15 years being an Accountant for a Fortune 100 company in corporate America when the doctors delivered the bad news: She had a brain tumor and would need a craniotomy. She left her two daughters and husband at home for the surgery and embarked on a medical journey that would land her in the hospital for more than two months, fighting for her life and unable to...

Arts + Culture

The Nutcracker

Local Ballet Company Takes Production to New Heights Article by Hope Vanderburg | Photography by Scott Nilsson, Julie Hacker & Steven O'Connor The holiday tradition of The Nutcracker  is a staple of the Christmas season. Houston Repertoire Ballet has been bringing this production to life for Northwest Houston audiences for 26 years. However this year, you will find them on a different stage. The newly built Cy-Fair ISD Visual and Performing Arts Center is the new home of Houston Repertoire...

Shopping

Tessa's Favorite Things

Holiday gifts and experiences hand-picked by Houston Life's Tessa Barrera Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi | Sunburst Photography You know her from The Rod Ryan show on 94.5 The Buzz and from KPRC’s Houston Life with co-host Derrick Shore, Tessa Barrera shares where she's from, how she got here, and where she's headed next. And as a fun twist on our annual Gift Guide—Tessa compiled a list of her favorite things, à la Oprah, so we can live, shop, and give like her! ...

Local Services

Driven to Serve and Protect

Cy-Fair Fire Department Looks to Future Growth and Service Article by Kaylee Dusang | Photography by Courtesy of Cy-Fair Fire Department For more than five decades, Cy-Fair Fire Department has maintained its mission to serve the community and save lives. Beginning as a rural volunteer fire department in 1962, the agency has become one of the largest combination fire departments in the United States. Covering approximately 164 square miles, an area larger than Corpus Christ, the fire department...

Finance + Legal Services

Top Tax Tips

Expert End-of-Year Tax Advice Article by Cypress Lifestyle Staff With more than two decades of experience in accounting and tax preparation with his most recent leadership roles in various industries as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Finance, Tommy Diaz has extensive leadership and technical experience assisting clients with individual and business tax preparations. He holds degrees in Accounting and Finance and is a licensed certified public accountant. Tommy performs CFO...

Health + Wellness

Healing from Within

Addressing Underlying Causes to Improve Your Mental Health Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Angi Lewis Share a little bit about yourself and what led you into your field of practice. For 23 years, I worked in Houston’s Commercial Electrical Industry as an estimator and Project Manager. This season was marked by the typical highs and lows of the industry, encompassing both professional relationships and fluctuating income. Over the years, I found myself increasingly turning to...