By Guest Contributor Sara Mais Photos by Monique Kuhlman Have you ever wondered about how to add a hint of sustainability to your lifestyle? I’m not talking about going full-on eco-warrior here (though more power to you if you want to take it to the next level!) but more in the family-friendly, non-time consuming, local solutions kind of way.  As the Development Director for LA-based plastic pollution non-profit, the 5 Gyres Institute, my job is to fundraise for and promote o

By Gina Valencia Photo by Monique Kuhlman About Dr. Roizenblatt Dr. Roberto Roizenblatt’s journey to Long Beach began far from the California coast. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he completed medical school at the University of São Paulo’s School of Medicine in 1997. During his second ophthalmology residency at UC Irvine (completed in 2011), Dr. Roizenblatt’s specialized training at the Doheny Eye Institute exposed him to the exce

By John Grossi Photos submitted by Hygieia Home Health Welcoming a skilled nurse into your home, whether during a time of recovery or hospice, is an incredibly intimate experience that can positively or negatively define your entire healthcare experience, depending on who is caring for you. Unfortunately, in the modern healthcare model, patients are forced to make the decision on the fly, as they are rushed out of the hospital (usually prematurely) in an attempt by the insura

By John Grossi | Photos by Izzy Juarez Owner, Scott Beachley Not all massages are created equal. If you’re in significant pain or have...

By Marina Hernández Photos submitted by Novel U It's your time to shine—reclaim your beauty, honor your worth, and finally pour energy...

Affordable acupuncture…ahh yes, this is what I didn’t realize I needed! A great new wellness resource for the community, aptly named...

The Hidden Sanctuary is a wellness space unlike any other in Long Beach.  Based out of a beautiful, historic residence in Belmont...

Story and photos submitted by Abella Carroll Kim Okabayashi From the shores of Hawai’i to Belmont Shore, Kim Okabayashi is enjoying her...

By John Grossi 9ROUND is a kickboxing-based workout that has swept the nation due to its approachable concept, the high intensity...

By John Grossi Fitness Fun If you’ve ever seen a group of energetic locals working out at a park or beach in Long Beach, there’s a good...

By John Grossi What if you took every common excuse people give for why they DON’T work out, then created a gym to combat all those...

By John Grossi If you’re coming from the background of HIT-style workouts (think Orange Theory, F45, and Barry’s Bootcamp), when you try...