Health + Wellness

Melanie's Remarkable Experience with MLS Laser Therapy

Kansas City patient shares how MLS Laser Therapy helped her become pain-free and regain her quality of life. After struggling with heel pain for six months, she found lasting relief through this innovative, non-invasive treatment."The sessions are painless and relaxing...I feel like I have really gained a lot of benefit from the laser. Dr. Foster is very knowledgeable. The staff is knowledgeable, and if I had any questions, they were quick to answer. My experience could not have been...

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Local Patient Receives Life-Changing Treatment for Recalcitrant Plantar Wart

Chase Cookson, a 40-year-old college professor from Gladstone, is finally celebrating a pain-free lifestyle after enduring agonizing heel pain for nearly 10 years.Cookson developed recalcitrant plantar warts in the heel of his foot that had previously been surgically removed by a local podiatrist after a variety of other failed treatments. The surgery was a last resort, and unfortunately, it resulted in the spreading of the wart, which developed into a cluster.“I had been in pain while walking...

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James Walker Experienced Positive Results with MLS Laser Treatment

My name is James Walker, and I live here in Lee's Summit. I was looking for a podiatrist to kind of take care of some of the foot pain that I've had kind of a nagging pain for quite some time and really couldn't get much relief as far as foot soaking in ice, and a few of those things brought little relief. I got to a point where it just really wasn't improving much anymore, and just by chance, I gave the office of Joel Foster a call.With the first treatment of laser therapy, I didn't really know...

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Lee’s Summit Woman Feeling Relief After HyProCure Procedure

Misaligned, or flat feet, are common and affect people of all ages. When standing straight, the ankle bone should rest over the front edge of the heel bone, creating a space called the sinus tarsi. Misalignment occurs when the ankle bone loses its stability and slips out of place, collapsing the space of the sinus tarsi.Misaligned feet, which affect 45 percent of people in the U.S., are often misdiagnosed because they cause several unrelated symptoms including knee, hip and back pain.“When you...

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 Let there be light!

Infrared light sauna therapy can enhance health and well-being. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by West Elm Photography There is a new, exciting place in Lee’s Summit to find this experience. It is beem® Light Sauna. “We opened on October 1st and to date, have nearly 190 clients, some that come in every day,” noted owner Brian Greenwald. “We are so excited to be here and see the smiles on our clients’ faces after each session. We have plans to open two more locations in the next three...

Professional Services

A True Calling

Dr. Paul Matlock was bitten by the dentist bug early in life. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Destiny found Paul Matlock when he was a child of ten years old and met an inspiring dentist in his hometown of St. Louis. He had been seeing him throughout his young life and found him to be a positive role model in his formative years.  “He always welcomed all my questions about dentistry as I got older and allowed me to shadow and work in his office from time to time in junior...

Event Planning + Services

Answering the Call

Annual Resiliency Gala Article and Photography by Answering the Call welcomes you to the 1st Annual Resiliency Gala. In the past 10 years, ATC has donated over $1.3 million to our local first responders and their families in time of need.  Join us at the John Knox Pavilion in Lee’s Summit, January 18, 2025 from 5-9 pm at the 1st Annual Resiliency Gala.  Wear your best red, white or blue cocktail attire as we create greater community awareness and support by honoring the stories of those who...

Life + Culture

Pilates for life!

Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Who says you can’t stay active into your golden years, say into your sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond? There is that saying, “You’re as young as you feel.” Some days, we don’t “feel” young but going to Better Bodies Pilates can help you physically turn back time.  These individuals who enjoy Pilates have shared their thoughts on how it keeps them upbeat and moving.   John Schmader   What has Pilates done for you? Basically, it...

Travel

Where Urban Meets Rustic

Article by Angela Broockerd Nestled on 42 acres along the banks of the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado, sits a quaint little town, South Main, developed by Jed Selby. Discovered while on a kayaking trip, Selby, a former professional kayaker,  envisioned an urban space in a rural setting, with a walkable neighborhood, tree-lined streets and accessibility to everything within walking distance. Jed and his sister, Katie, bought the property in 2003, and while there was skepticism that the...

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Festive Pomanders

Article by LeAnn Parker | Photography by Janie Jones What you will need Fresh oranges Toothpick or cocktail pick Whole cloves Citrus zester or lino cutting tool Twine or ribbon (optional) How to Assemble With a citrus zester cut decorative lines and patterns into the orange peel. Tip: Save orange ribbons as garnishes for cocktails, holiday charcuterie trays or stovetop potpourri. Use a toothpick to make a hole into the peel. This will help insert the...