A life of balance may look effortless, but achieving balance takes work— a lot of work— no matter who you are. From looking good to feeling good, we asked health professionals for their best advice on finding your center.
Sarah Stierman, MD FAAD FASDP | co-owner
Dermatology Associates & Ada Aesthetics
12780 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg.
7640 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite E, Sylvania.
419-872-0777 | Daohio.com
419-873-6961 | adaaesthetics.com
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have one minute?
Take a deep breath and smile!!
What’s your favorite way to practice self-care?
I try to carve out time to meditate regularly. It keeps me focused and makes me a kinder human.
What are two things that you couldn’t live without?
Coffee and sparkling water.
What does “good health” mean to you?
Physical AND mental well being— the mental aspect is just as, if not even more, important.
What’s something that you recently added to your routine?
I recently started platelet-rich plasma treatments for my genetically thinning hair. (Thanks, Dad!) I have had three treatments now, and my hairstylist can not believe how much thicker and longer my hair is. So exciting!
Matthew A. Molenda, MD | owner
Bravia Dermatology Group
2000 Regency Ct #201 | 419-948-3376 | Braviaderm.com
How does looking good relate to feeling good?
Feeling like we look our best can lead to increased self-confidence, a more positive attitude, and greater overall happiness.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed?
I try to break the tasks into smaller, achievable goals, organize/prioritize and execute. Checklists also help a lot.
Do you think it is vain to care about how you look?
Not unless taken to an extreme. Taking care of yourself, which includes looking your best, is both healthy and natural.
Heidi Locknane | owner
Body & Sole Massage Therapy
214 Louisiana Ave. | 419-873-7653 (SOLE).
bodyandsolemassagetherapy.com
9am-5pm, Monday-Wednesday.
9am-8pm, Thursday.
9am-5pm, Friday.
9am-1pm, Saturday.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one minute?
Take a few deep breaths.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one hour?
Get a massage.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one day?
Get adjusted at Rebel Chiropractic, get a massage, and go to Salt Cave of Perrysburg for a session.
What are two things that you couldn’t live without?
DoTerra Essential oils and time enjoying nature.
How do you set, and stay committed to, your goals?
I write them down and post them where I can see them often.
Lisa Kelly PT, CSCI, C-NDT | owner and director
Alternative Physical Therapy
2526 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo.
28442 E. River Rd., Perrysburg.
419-578-4357.
alternativephysicaltherapy.com
8am-7pm, Monday-Friday.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one minute?
I gaze into a mirror, brush my hair and teeth, smile and breathe slowly three times.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one hour?
I will go for a weekend or evening walk with Bob and our yellow lab/golden retriever mix therapy dog named Reese.
Describe a self-care trend that you hate:
Facebook posting showing a “perfect” meal, vacation, life, etc. Perfect doesn’t exist and I feel it pressures women especially to overwhelm themselves with expectations of perfectionism.
What does “success” mean to you?
It means making a significant difference in other’s lives and doing what you love every day. I feel like we accomplish that daily at Alternative Physical Therapy. That makes me a lucky woman!
Carol Kremer | Licensed Acupuncturist
Tamara TCM Wellness Center
120 W. Dudley St., Maumee.
419-345-4996 | Tamaratcm.com
How do you make healthy habits stick?
In the past, I’ve fallen into the trap of trying to make big, sweeping changes all at once, and those changes never lasted. For me, it’s easier to stick to small, daily, consistent actions and choices. I find it’s easier to add small things that over time, produce big results rather than trying to change too much all at once.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed?
In Chinese medicine, we talk a lot about prevention as the best medicine and I take active steps to avoid becoming overwhelmed in the first place. As I’ve gotten older, I try to only say “yes” to only those things that support my values, priorities and goals. Of course, that’s easier said than done! So, when I do become overwhelmed, I get acupuncture to calm my mind so I can think more clearly and work my way through the challenge more easily.
What’s your favorite way to exercise?
I love walking— especially in the woods. It gets my heart rate up and it clears my mind.
How do you make sure to exercise your mind?
I read constantly— everything from Chinese medicine textbooks, to novels, inspirational books, and poetry.
Joani Donovan LMT, MMT | owner
3D Wellness
4001 W. Central Ave., Suite B.
419-367-1417 | 3dwtoledo.com
Hours by appointment.
What are the three things that you do for yourself every day?
Starbucks, go for a walk, and read something positive.
What’s something that you recently added to your routine?
Meditation and breathing.
What’s your best, and worst, habit?
Working too much.
Describe your go-to skincare routine.
ZO from Angie Scott Skin Health.
Describe a self-care trend that you love:
Anything that stimulates my brain.
Mark S. Neumann, DO | owner
MSN Healthcare, PC
1715 W. Dean Rd. Suite B., Temperance, MI.
734-847-4700 | DRMARKNEUMANN.COM
9am-6pm, Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one minute?
Smile.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one hour?
Exercise.
What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one month?
Change any bad habits, as it takes approximately three weeks to break a habit. Then, replace it with a positive habit.
What are the three things that you do for yourself every day?
Stretch. Pray. Be thankful.
How do you make sure to exercise your mind?
The key to a healthy life is movement, both mental and physical.
