HALOTHERAPY IS THE LATEST WELLNESS CRAZE
The recent renovations at The Whitley hotel include a new therapeutic salt room.
STORY: Nicole Letts
While breathing in salty air at the beach is often credited with bringing serenity, there’s more truth in the healing benefits of salt than you might think. In fact, halotherapy, the technical […]
THE SIMPLY BUCKHEAD TEAM TESTS OUT ANOTHER TRIO OF UNIQUE HEALTH SERVICES
IV hydration therapy
Photos: Sara Hanna
A few years ago, several members of the Simply Buckhead team visited area spas to try out some of the latest services being offered. We recently sent two regular contributors, plus our publisher, back out there to test three unusual treatments you may not have heard much about […]
Put the pedal to the metal with these five in-car exercises
Turn your commute into a workout with these in-car exercises from certified trainer Brandon Butler.
STORY: Nicole Letts
PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
According to a 2019 study by safe driving resource Educated Driver, metro Atlantans will spend an average of 10.45 days of their lives commuting this year alone. Beyond the obvious health ramifications of that much […]
Why it’s okay to feel uneasy and what you can do when it strikes
STORY: Nicole Letts
According to the World Health Organization, one out of 13 people suffers from anxiety. We’re so riddled with it that the mere word has become commonplace.
ASHLYN AYRES ELLINGTON
Photo: Haley Hunt Davis
Ashlyn Ayres Ellington, a clinical social worker and therapist at […]
Helping women stay fit during pregnancy, not just after
STORY: Nicole Letts
Katie Scharf is the happily married, proud mom of two boys. Beyond these important roles, Scharf also holds a few other titles. She’s a certified perinatal fitness trainer, a certified personal trainer and a women’s strength specialist. She’s also the owner and lead trainer behind Strength in Moms, an in-home personal training company servicing Brookhaven, Sandy […]
Get schooled on these popular health supplements
STORY: Nicole Letts
JAMIE BODNER
Protein powder is a pantry staple for many athletes. Its benefits include aiding weight loss, assisting with tissue repair and encouraging muscle building. However, not all protein powders are created equal. In fact, a 2018 study by the Clean Label Project found that out of 134 […]
TREAT YOUR BODY TO A DESIGNER DETOX AT BUCKHEAD’S NEW INFRARED SAUNA STUDIO
Infrared saunas are good because “your core heats up gradually, and you’re not breathing air,” says Perspire Sauna Studio co-owner Danielle Smith
STORY: Amelia Pavlik
Hillway Photography
Imagine private infrared saunas where you can binge on Netflix while detoxing your body. Thanks to the new Perspire Sauna Studio in Buckhead, your sauna experience is […]
Travis Ann Bull brings life to her elegant botanical arrangements
STORY: Amy Meadows
Travis Ann Bull knows that inspiration can strike anywhere and at any time when she’s beginning a project. For instance, when the owner of Travis Ann Botanicals visited a new client’s home to start work on a customized composition, the first thing that caught her eye was an outdoor rustic bench. “I immediately told my […]
WHY YOU NEED TO ADD STRETCHING SESSIONS TO YOUR WORKOUT MIX
Motion Stretch Studio offers clients 30- to 60-minute myofascial stretching sessions with licensed professionals.
STORY: Amelia Pavlik
PHOTO: Jay Boatwright
Running, spinning, yoga—these are just a few of the workouts that might be part of your weekly routine. But have you ever thought about adding a good stretch with a licensed professional to the mix? “A […]
Savor the season with 9 tips to keep you on the road to wellness
STORY: Amelia Pavlik
‘Tis the season when soirees serving up boozy eggnog replace cycling classes, and we tell ourselves that sugar cookies are just as calorie-friendly as kale. To help you get through the holidays without undoing all of the good you’ve accomplished over the last 10 months, here are 9 tips from area wellness pros.
