Arts + Culture

A Decade of MVL

Meet the Missoula Valley Lifestyle team as we celebrate 10 years in this community Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Michael Tucker Being a Montana boy through and through, my roots run deep in this beautiful state. I was born in Havre, and over the years I’ve called many Montana towns my home. Yet, Missoula has always held a special place in my heart. The community here is unlike any other, and that’s something to be immensely proud of. After years in the media...

Health + Wellness

Investing in Movement

Alpine Physical Therapy believes in letting your values be your compass Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Talking to Samantha Schmidt, co-owner and managing partner of Alpine Physical Therapy, one begins to get a sense that the word community can operate on multiple levels, and at multiple scales of inclusion. And that’s another key word— inclusion —that has been a guiding principle for Alpine since they opened their doors in 2004. For instance, Samantha likes to...

Health + Wellness

Your Body is a Bank

Recognizing the mind-body connection means investing in whole body health at Aralia Health Article by Shelby Humphreys | Photography by Renske Photo When symptoms persist, despite all you’ve tried, the doctors and care team at Aralia Health in Missoula can work collaboratively with physicians to find solutions when all else has fallen short. Dr. Stephanie Raven recounted one patient’s remarkable journey to healing. "She came to us after years of debilitating pain. Initially, her discomfort...

Travel

50 States to Home

Missoula Valley Lifestyle writer shares her story on traveling to all 50 states before planting roots here in Missoula Article and Photography by Emma Trotter My journey home to Missoula put about 35,000 miles on my car. It started with a cross-country move for grad school. Having lived all my life in California, I was determined to go elsewhere to continue my studies. New York University’s scholarship offer was both an academic investment and a chance to experience life in a new place. So my...