Style + Beauty

Personalized Beauty, Elevated Results

MDS effectively utilizes advanced technology, highly experienced providers, and thorough, customized treatment plans that enhance each patient’s unique natural beauty Article by Heather Whitsitt When you look good, you feel good. For the past decade, MDS Medical Spa has helped patients achieve radiant results by redefining personalized aesthetic care. What began in 2015 at the first MDS location in Woodland Hills grew with the opening of a second office in Brea in 2017, allowing the talented...

Home + Design

Cultivating Healthier Trees Through Expert Care

Jeff Harvey’s team provides expert arborist guidance, maintenance planning, and tree care practices for the good of the local community Article by Heather Whitsitt In Southern California, where neighborhoods are stitched together by canopies of lush, green trees, caring for the landscape is an investment in the community.   Arbor Expertise’s Lead Arborist, Jeff Harvey, began his career high in the branches as a tree climber, and has since grown that passion into a business dedicated to...

Home + Design

White's Draperies: "Trust and Excellence”

Since the 1950s, local business White’s Draperies and More has delivered experience and quality products to customers across Southern California Article by Heather Whitsitt   In the ever-changing world of business, many come and go, but a few true gems endure across generations.   White’s Draperies and More in Placentia is one business that has established a longstanding local legacy.   “As a family business started in the late 1950s by my parents, Walter and Phyllis, I am very proud that...

Arts + Culture

Love Without Labels

Valentine’s fun comes in many forms—friends, family, and unforgettable experiences across Orange County. Article by Saleh Sanchez Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be romantic. It’s a celebration of all loves, whether self-love, familial, or friendships! No matter what your plans or relationship status, here are four activities in O.C. to celebrate the month of love! Disneyland After Dark, Sweethearts Nite. Party with love in your heart. Celebrate with the love of...

Wellness

United Medical Doctors: Local specialists advancing heart and digestive health

Their dedication to care, early detection, and outreach reflects a true commitment to local residents. Article by Heather Whitsitt Featuring Dr. Sumit Khandhar, Interventional Cardiologist & Vein Specialist; Dr. Marco Paez, Dr. Scott Lee, and Dr. Christina Steinhauser, Gastroenterology & Hepatology HEART HEALTH — United Cardiology (Dr. Sumit Khandhar) 1. What are the most common heart-related health concerns you observe in our community? “We frequently see high blood pressure, high...

Health + Wellness

Medical Weight Loss for Lasting Wellness

MD Total Wellness guides patients to better health through education and balance, achieving realistic results Article by Heather Whitsitt Loving the skin you’re in is essential to self-confidence. While the journey to health and wellness is personal, a little support can make all the difference. MD Total Wellness in Brea is dedicated to optimizing patients’ well-being, with a focus on disease prevention and enhancing overall quality of life. In 2023, Dr. Oliak and Allison Mollet, PA-C...

Health + Wellness

Healthy Living Through Community

Engaging activities support physical health, social connection, and community involvement for residents across North OC. Article by Nora Grube, Chapman University Student Engaging with your community is one of the most effective ways to support physical and mental well-being. Social connection boosts your mood, encourages activity, and helps you discover new skills. Fortunately for Yorba Linda residents, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of volunteer programs...

Wellness

Hope and healing from within: ReviveWellness365

Driven by personal experience, ReviveWellness365 offers functional health care that treats clients with highly customized plans, empowering lasting wellness and renewed confidence at any age. Article by Heather Whitsitt   Behind every meaningful wellness movement lies a story of perseverance and purpose. For the founder of teleconsulting practice ReviveWellness365, the journey toward holistic healing began in the depths of personal and family health challenges—experiences that would...

Style + Beauty

Passion, Precision, and Patient Care

Skin Perfect Medical’s team utilizes advanced technology and patient-first care to create natural-looking, radiant results for all of their clients.  Article by Lori J. Robertson, MSN, FNP-C Across Southern California, advancements in aesthetic medicine are improving individuals’ lives from the inside out—empowering people to embrace confidence at every age and stage of life. For Lori J. Robertson, MSN, FNP-C of Skin Perfect Medical in Brea, the healthcare field has always been driven by one...

Education

The Aesthetic Immersion

A new era in aesthetic medicine means redefining education to empower more effective, artistic providers. Article by Lori J. Robertson MSN-FNP-C Where exceptional patient care meets refined artistry, The Aesthetic Immersion is transforming the standard of medical aesthetic education—and raising the bar for the industry as a whole. Beyond the Basics: How the Aesthetic Immersion is Redefining Medical Aesthetic Education In a rapidly evolving field, the quality of an aesthetic injector's...