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This Atlanta gym knows women need to work out differently to see results
Founders Katie Wetzel and Erin McDevitt opened Gain Gym in Reynoldstown last month as a women-only fitness space, driven by their experience with Atlanta's competitive gym scene. "We realized women want a place to feel welcome, invited, safe, and where they can learn to lift without feeling judged," says Wetzel.
7 looks that capture the essence of ADAMA’s Flowers & Seeds Gala
Arts patronage met creative expression against the backdrop of the Flowers & Seeds Gala, an annual fundraiser for the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA). The event, which celebrated Black art and culture from across the African diaspora, honored sculptor Curtis Patterson and painter Hasani Sahlehe with the Nellie Mae Rowe Award, supported by the Judith Alexander Foundation.
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Artist Greg Mike and clinical health psychologist Dr. Ryan Breshears talk about job stress, work/life balance, prioritizing recovery, and art as therapy
Why some Atlanta physicians are moving toward a concierge model
“I saw the doctor-patient relationship get squeezed and compromised. There was so much red tape; I’d get up at 5 a.m. and spend three hours on paperwork before even seeing a patient,” says Dr. Nicholas Church, who opened his concierge practice this year.
A 50+ gym aims to help older Atlantans grow stronger and live longer
As we age, muscle mass naturally declines, accelerating after age 50. This can lead to decreased endurance, strength, and flexibility, all of which are important for daily functions like balance, stability, and coordination. That’s something Alex Mitchell, the founder of Stronger Now Gym, wants to change for his clients.
Georgians are stressed. Here’s a simple method to quell anxiety quickly.
If you’re feeling stressed lately, you’re not alone: A recent WalletHub study found that 77 percent of adults are stressed, and that Georgia is one of the most stressed states in the country, with factors such as health, family relationships, finances, and work considered. While therapy and medication are two of the most prevalent ways to reduce stress and anxiety, there is one often underutilized method that’s been scientifically proven to reduce stress quickly: tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique.
Two Georgia Tech grads are using neuroscience to help people change their relationship with alcohol
After the pandemic, many people chose to reevaluate their relationship to alcohol. Reframe, a neuroscience- and psychiatry-based app, was launched in 2020 to help people cut back or quit drinking altogether. The startup was founded by Vedant Pradeep and Ziyi Gao, two Georgia Tech graduates who realized there was no middle ground to help those who didn’t have a clinical problem with alcohol but wanted to change their habits.
Atlanta’s allergy season can be brutal. Here’s how to help your kids cope.
Any Atlantan who suffers from allergies knows that spring and fall can be brutal, and it doesn’t feel good to allergy sufferers to see that the city keeps breaking its own pollen count records. It can be even worse for children, though, who aren’t as good at identifying symptoms and communicating their discomfort.
Family chiropractic care is on the rise
Chiropractic care has become more prevalent over the last few decades as people seek alternatives to traditional Western medicine, says Dr. Danielle Drobbin, owner and chiropractor at Midtown Family Wellness. “More and more people are becoming discouraged with our current healthcare system. People are looking for alternatives,” she says. That includes chiropractic services for pregnant women and the parents of children looking for relief or help, many of whom are discovering the option on social media sites like TikTok.
In Chamblee, a new mental health urgent care facility is one of only a few in the U.S.
Psychiatrist Dr. Asad Mehdi and emergency physician Dr. Sophia Khan co-founded UrgentPsych, a new mental health urgent care facility in Chamblee that opened earlier this year. It is one of only a few of its kind in the country and the first of its kind in Georgia. “We are trying to decrease barriers and open up access to mental health services,” says Dr. Khan.
7 looks that capture the essence of ADAMA’s Flowers & Seeds Gala
Arts patronage met creative expression against the backdrop of the Flowers & Seeds Gala, an annual fundraiser for the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA). The event, which celebrated Black art and culture from across the African diaspora, honored sculptor Curtis Patterson and painter Hasani Sahlehe with the Nellie Mae Rowe Award, supported by the Judith Alexander Foundation.
Lauren Amos Fashion Project gives a multimillion dollar gift to the High Museum to support fashion exhibitions, programming
Lauren Amos, founder of two of Atlanta’s most cutting-edge fashion destinations, ANT/DOTE and Wish ATL, has long been an style leader in the city. She’s equally known for her philanthropic efforts. Now, with a multimillion dollar gift provided by her The Lauren Amos Fashion Project, the High Museum of Art can attract a dedicated fashion curator and expand its fashion exhibit offerings and programming. The Viktor&Rolf exhibit will be the first in a series of dedicated fashion exhibits over five years.
Kennesaw State University is betting big on dance
Dr. Ivan Pulinkala arrived as a dance professor at Kennesaw State University in 2005 with a big job: Build the university a dance department. He started with a dance minor, then a dance major, and then, in 2012, an entire department. It’s since become the largest collegiate dance program in Georgia and highly regarded throughout the dance world.
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Floating sound baths are trending on social media. Here’s how one Atlantan makes hers a holistic experience.
AngelRae Robinson, founder of ZAH by AngelRae, is a certified Reiki Master. She often plays sound bowls in her sessions for clients, but wanted to create something bigger that could truly help people unplug. “A lot of times, people say they’re going to go home and kick their feet up and relax, and they end up on their phone,” she says. “I wanted to create a place vulnerable enough to rest.”
This Atlanta gym knows women need to work out differently to see results
Founders Katie Wetzel and Erin McDevitt opened Gain Gym in Reynoldstown last month as a women-only fitness space, driven by their experience with Atlanta's competitive gym scene. "We realized women want a place to feel welcome, invited, safe, and where they can learn to lift without feeling judged," says Wetzel.