Health + Wellness

IV Lounge CT

Youthful Vitality Through Wellness and Aesthetics Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Nicole Bedard When longtime healthcare professional Mary Bycholski, APRN, launched IV Lounge CT in March of 2023, her vision extended far beyond traditional spa treatments. A nurse with more than two decades of experience in internal medicine, emergency care and neurology, Mary recognized a simple key truth: external beauty begins with internal health. Drawing on her background in hospital...

Professional Services

Experts Espresso Corner

The Stamped Passport Travel Co.; West Hartford Dental Group Article by Claudia Dawley, Dr. Ukti Phadnis Creating Lasting Travel Memories The best trips are ones people talk about for years. Multi-generational journeys are my favorite to plan. Imagine a trip where teens put down their phones, grandparents feel included, and parents can finally relax. Knowing where to go and how to begin can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing different ages, interests, and travel styles. ...

Health + Wellness

Clifford G. Rios, MD

The CT Native Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Innovation, Athlete Care, and Arthroscopy Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Dr. Clifford G. Rios, of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. A Connecticut native whose career in orthopedic sports medicine has brought him from South Windsor to the national sports arena and back home again. A graduate and class Valedictorian of the University of...

Health + Wellness

Thomas A. McDonald MD

Dr. Thomas McDonald's practice bridges advanced sports-medicine care with the rapidly evolving awareness of arthritis of the ankle and the science of ankle joint replacement Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke As a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Thomas A. McDonald is focusing attention on an increasingly critical area of orthopedics: ankle arthritis and replacement. In his practice with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and his affiliation with...

Health + Wellness

Personalized Healing in Motion

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford Article by Brian Boyer When it comes to physical therapy, few local practices approach healing with the depth, empathy and movement-centered philosophy found at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford. Co-owned by husband-wife team Matthew Burger & Jessica Hubbard, FYZICAL is led clinically in West Hartford by Dr. Spencer Simmons, PT, DPT and recently welcomed Dr. Michael Srokowski, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, to their senior clinical...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Heather Colp, Owner, Colp Building Consulting; Jessica Olander, President, CT River Valley Chamber Article and Photography by The Importance of Project Management Do I need an Owner Project Manager? That’s a question clients often ask in the beginning stages of a design and construction project.  Effective time management is essential. As a client, active engagement in the project is important, but it should not detract from other obligations.  Expertise is essential. Knowledge of the...

Beauty

Hair Today

The Glastonbury Salon is Celebrating 40 Years in Business Article by Rachel Kaczynski | Photography by Allie Bellucci As Hair Today celebrates 40 years, owners Jane and Mike Chemerynski reflect, in a Q&A with their daughter, on a journey built on creativity, passion, and giving back - all with their signature “Look Good, Feel Good, Live Good” vibe. The couple, high school sweethearts, grew up in Colchester. They raised two daughters in Marlborough and now have four grandkids, Isabella (7)...

Travel

The Pampered Tourist

The Holiday Gift That Keeps Giving: Creating Travel Memories That Last a Lifetime Article by Karen Gillis As we enter the holiday season, we're surrounded by messages about finding the perfect gift. But after two decades of designing personalized travel experiences, I've learned something profound: the most valuable gifts aren't wrapped in boxes. They're wrapped in moments we share with the people we love, discovering the world together. Last spring, I helped plan something extraordinary for...

Life + Culture

Cavanna's Gray Granite Railroad

The North Pole Express Has Become a Popular Christmas Destination and Experience Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Katilyn Casso and Thomas J. Nanos Cavanna’s Farm is many things: a multigenerational family homestead, a seasonal destination for Christmas cheer, and an ambitious labor of love where train rail lines glint alongside fields of evergreens.  At the heart of it all today is the Cavanna family, whose devotion to preserving family legacy and building something new has...

Shopping

A Century of Style

The Store Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon Shines at the Holidays Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke For more than a century, Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon has exuded timeless style, craftsmanship, and community. Located on Trumbull Street in Hartford, the store stands as both a nod to the city’s gilded retail past and a vibrant part of its current downtown resurgence — especially during the holiday season, when its windows glow with festive warmth and the...