Story by Jeanie Edgmon AESTHETICARE MEDSPA: Kansas City’s Premier Medspa For 24 years, AesthetiCare Medspa has been an indisputable leader in innovation in the Midwest’s aesthetic and wellness industry. What began as a modest 1,100-square-foot office in Shawnee, Kansas, has flourished into a thriving enterprise with a 20,000-square-foot facility with 37 treatment rooms at their primary location on Ward Parkway ...

Article by Ann E. Butenas This is where back pain often begins but remains difficult to diagnose. Do you suffer from a nagging pain in your lower back or buttocks that just won’t quit? It might not be what you think. Many people suffering from persistent lower back pain are dealing with sacroiliac (SI) joint issues, a tricky condition that ...

Article by Corinn Ayers Take Control of Your Health Journey with ELEVATE Dr. Jacob Jacobs built Elevate Physical Therapy and Training to be more than just a rehab clinic: it is a place where clients can regain strength, prevent future injuries, and take control of their long-term health. With a background in athletics and advanced training as a Doctor of ...

L to R: Heather Taylor RN, Maci Taylor Esty Apprentice, Georgia Davenport Aesthetician, Lena Dolbow Aesthetician, Erik Sandborn Massage Therapist, Kristin Sandborn Aesthetician, Sheryl Harvey Esthetician Instructor, Laura Jambrosic Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Shelby Ayres Cosmetologist, Anna Vandevelde Aesthetician Article by Jeanie Edgmon COMPASSION, Community and the AGELESS Approach Amazingly Ageless Medspa is, at its heart, a story about family—both the ...

Article by Corinn Ayers Menopause brings with it a range of physical and emotional changes – and for many women, confusion. At Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness in Overland Park, Kansas, the focus is on helping women not only understand these changes but also to feel empowered about taking control of their health, skin, and overall well-being. “When women ...

Article by Ann E. Butenas MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital’s specialized stroke rehabilitation program offers hope and recovery for patients at any age. Every May, Stroke Awareness Month shines a spotlight on a condition that strikes without warning and can change lives in an instant. At MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, a dedicated team of rehabilitation specialists works tirelessly to ...

Article by Ciara Sophia There are countless factors that add up to who we become as human beings: genetics, experiences, religion, and environment. One found to be particularly essential is the way we are raised. There are a multitude of different parenting styles, and they all have different effects on children, effects that are typically carried with us into adulthood. ...

Article by Amy Stewart The weight of Alzheimer’s extends beyond those diagnosed, falling heavily on the shoulders of caregivers. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we recognize the more than 11 million Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones with dementia. With dementia affecting over 55 million people globally, and 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, the need ...

Article by David L. Kaplan and La Tanya Pitts-Lipprand For many living with lupus, the first signs of the disease show up on the skin. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a form of lupus that primarily affects the skin, often appears before a formal diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is ever made. These red, scaly, and sometimes painful lesions are ...

by Ann E. Butenas MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital combines advanced technology with compassionate care to help patients return home. MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health – the nation’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals – stands at the forefront of rehabilitation excellence. Recently, Encompass Health achieved notable recognition from Forbes, ranking fourth among healthcare equipment and services categories on their ...