Health + Fitness

Upon entering the bar, you’ll be greeted by one of Kratom Bar’s friendly staff members: Cody Calhoon—a tall good-looking thirty-something, or his employee, Russell Ellis—a kind, gray-haired hippy-who bears a striking resemblance to Jerry Garcia. The aroma of essential oils being diffused along with an eclectic mix of bluegrass, Van Morrison and E.D.M music playing…

For Linda Toth at Half Moon Yoga, the body is the pathway to the mind. She follows a longstanding tradition under the teaching of world-renowned yoga instructor Baron Baptiste, bringing his methodologies and her own passion and warmth to the Grand Valley. “The methodology will change your life,” Toth says. Although the philosophies are simple,…

The first time I entered Grand Junction’s Trailhead Clinics, I was struck by the nonclinical, warm atmosphere of the waiting room with its turquoise-accented walls and furniture, and elegant chandelier. Plus, patients can enjoy an ice-cold glass of water while they wait for their appointment. At 235 N. 7th Street in downtown Grand Junction, the…

Mesa Women’s Health offers a range of obstetric, gynecology, and surgical services – as well as 3- and 4-dimensional ultrasound services where family members can view their baby in utero. Mesa Women’s Health is operated by Dr. Kevin K. Howell, a doctor of osteopathic medicine with more than 50 years of experience specializing in obstetrics…

As a labor and delivery nurse, Patty Kandiko attended women having babies in both small, and large hospitals, before landing a job at a birthing center – the best option for most women, she decided. So, she went back to school for additional education and training to become a certified nurse-midwife. Kandiko founded Bloomin’ Babies…