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» PUBLISHER’S NOTE DEBRA GODSHALL

Apples, like people, can be tart or sweet

It occurred to me recently that I’ve survived more than 50 years knowing nothing more about apples than that some are red and some are green. Th is limited knowledge has made for some less than stellar choices when I run out in the aft ernoon to grab a

healthy snack.Expecting something sweet and juicy, I fi nd that’s not always what I get. Sometimes an

apple is so tart, I can’t fi nish it. Other times I bite into an apple expecting it to be crisp, and I fi nd it to be mealy or mushy.

I oft en end up just grabbing the darkest red apple on the shelf — usually a Red Delicious (even the name implies it must be good) — only to fi nd it kind of boring and lacking in fl avor. In fact, I’d rename the Red Delicious the “Lunchbox Apple” if it were up to me, because it reminds of every apple I ate during my childhood, packed away in a lunchbox, along with a bologna sandwich on Wonder bread and a Th ermos of milk.

For our feature “An Apple a Day,” I met up with Matt Landi, the produce manager at New Leaf Community Market in Half Moon Bay. Matt is my polar opposite; he knows more about

apples than is humanly possible. Matt says this is because he grew up in Vermont where apples reign supreme. In fact, Matt says he spent most of his childhood not realizing there was any other kind of fruit besides apples. He ate them year-round.

For a crash course in apple education, Matt stood with me in the produce department of New Leaf and cut me slices of every variety on their shelves. He then proceeded to tell me a little bit about each apple — which are good for baking, which have the best shelf life, and yes, which ones are the best to grab when you’re running out for an aft ernoon snack.

Matt doesn’t hesitate when asked which variety is his favorite, “Th e Fuji apple. It’s crisp, not too tart, juicy, mild, with a hint of sweetness at its peak.” Aft er tasting them all, I’d have to agree, although my favorite is the Ambrosia apple, which, besides having the perfect name also has a sweet hint of honey in its fl avor.

Th anks to Matt, I now know enough about apples that I can grab a diff erent apple every day of the week and still get a good one every time.

I have yet to make an apple pie, but one thing at a time …

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Features

8HOUSE CALLS

Dr. Page gears up to start a practice, sans offi ce.

14HOMEMADE CLEANLINESS

Moss Beach resident hard at work handcrafting pure soaps and other health products.

22AN APPLE A DAY — BUT WHICH KIND?

We break down many of the available varieties to discover their unique characteristics

26RUNNING WITH THE PACK

Coastside Running Club promotes both fi tness and friendship.

Departments

7 UPCOMING EVENTS

45 NEWS YOU CAN USE

47 DOWN TO EARTH

48 SIGHTSEEING

Special Section

33 MEDICAL PROFILES

On the cover The Coastside has a unique mix of health practitioners.

Illustration by Bill Murray

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THE ANNUAL HEALTH & FITNESS ISSUE

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CONGRATULATIONS WINNERSof the Sam’s Chowder House

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» UPCOMING EVENTS jANUARY

A visual feast from a far away place

Photo exhibit takes you to Nepal1/9 Photographs that bring the viewer to the heights of the Himalayas and face-to-face with some of the people who call the peaks home, make up a documentary photographic exhibit running at the Enso gallery in Half Moon Bay through Jan. 31. Fourteen hardy trekkers — seven Coastsiders and seven Pen-insula residents — traveled for three weeks to Nepal as part of an expedition organized by Half Moon Bay residents Karma and Wendy Lama through KarmaQuest, in collaboration with Miramar photographer and kayaker Michael Powers, his Ocean Studio and his studio partner Mark Fraser. Their quest? To visit and interact with the faraway Sherpa culture, to see the vast Himalayas and soaring Mount Everest, and to perhaps unearth a sense of inner peace and spiritual enlightenment in an area known for extreme conditions and spirituality. The faces of Coastsiders on slopes approaching Everest, the Tengboche Monastery and the Mani Rimdu festival in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, with its dances and blessings, and the experience of climbing 18,190-foot Kala Patthar for people who customarily live at sea level are captured in this show of about 40 color photographs displayed at Enso, at 131 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay. There will be an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. For the rest of the month, the gallery is open by appointment. Call 726-1409.

A new year of stories WednesdaysStart your young child off in a new year with the magic of stories, read out loud by Miss Barbara every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Ink Spell Books. A retired, 42-year kindergarten teacher who missed reading aloud to children, Miss Barbara brings new worlds alive for kids at the store at 500 Purisima St. in Half Moon Bay. 726-6571.

Get close to Coastside nature DailyDown at Año Nuevo State Reserve, the new year is the beginning of mat-ing season, when the bulls arrive and strive for mates. The reserve offers 25 guided tours each day, rain or shine. Every 15 minutes, docents take visitors on the two- to three-mile hike to see the 3,000 to 4,000 seals at the point, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The cost is $7 per person, plus a parking fee of $10/general or $9/seniors. Leave dogs at home. To make reserva-tions, call (800) 444-445.

Tons of talent

1/8-10 Coastsiders with talent in song, music, dance, comedy and unique skills like acrobatics will show

those skills at the 18th annual Coastside Talent Show emceed by Michael Lederman and backed by a segment of the Chops big band under musical director Ken Crowell. It’s at 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. Jan. 10 at Coastal Repertory Theatre at 1167 Main St. in Half Moon Bay. Admission is $25/adults and $18/students and seniors. 569-3266.

For the ladies WednesdaysBooks meet bouquet at the Ladies Night Book Club at It’s Italia, where from 4 to 9 p.m. you can have half-priced selected martinis, $5 specialty wines, beverages like a “Grapes of Wrath Mojito” or “Gone with the Wind Martini.” You can enter a weekly contest in which a cocktail based on a winning classic novel will be created. Bring along the book club and enjoy half-price bar appetizers! 726-4444.

Teens hoop it up

1/29 Half Moon Bay High basketball teams will host a quadru-ple-header today: the boys host Oceana in a Lake Divi-

sion contest and the girls host Westmoor in an Ocean Division contest. The girls’ frosh-soph play at 3:15 p.m., followed by the boys’ frosh-soph game; the evening will be concluded by the girls’ and then boys’ varsity games. 712-7200.

Latin jazz from a master

1/31 The Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society presents 2007 Grammy nominee and definitive Latin jazz drummer Igna-

cio Berroa and his quartet in a 4:30 p.m. concert at the Bach on Miramar Beach. On top of his native Afro-Cuban music besides jazz, Berroa is also tops with Bach owner Pete Douglas, who says of him: “This is artistry!” Admission is $30. 726-4143.

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Every time Dr. Lor-raine Page walks by the Shoreline

Station, she gets a forlorn feeling from seeing the abandoned shell of the Coast-side Family Medical Center.

“It’s like a coffin,” Page remarked. “It’s a shame.

It’s a crying shame. There’s all those exam rooms, and no

one’s using them.” More than 8,000 patients were

treated at the Coastside medi-cal center, a health nonprofit that

accepted everyone, regardless of health insurance. But that un-

orthodox model became a financial black hole,

and the medical center per-

ma-

nently shut its doors — with no warning — in March. It was a shock to patients and doctors alike.

The closure left Page especially devastated — not just for herself, but mostly for her 2,500 patients who had been dropped by their primary-care provider.

Serving 17 years at the Coastside Family Medical Center, Page was the longest serving doctor at the clinic. It was her first and only job since finishing her medical education. During that time, Page accrued hun-

dreds of loyal patients who swore by her care. After the clinic was

shut down, hundreds of those patients were committed

to keep her as their doctor.

Since the clo-sure, Page has

been unsure of whether and how to continue practicing medicine on

the Coastside.

The doctor is not in, she’s making house calls

By Mark Noack

“I DON’T NEED AN OFFICE AND A NuRSE AND RECEPTIONIST AND ALL THAT.”

— Dr. Lorraine Page

Dr. Lorraine Page

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Esteemed physician treating coastsiders the old-fashioned way

For years at the Coastside clinic, Page was able to serve anyone, rich or poor, without having to concern herself with the big questions of health insurance, payment or a quota of patients to see in a day.

Being thrust out on her own, Page had to grapple with the uncomfort-able decision U.S. health care forces on its professionals — either serve the insured, serve the uninsured, or try to serve everyone and struggle might-ily — just like the Coastside medical center.

“I’ve been ambivalent,” she said. “This is what’s taken me so long … I really reflected on how I could spend time with patients as needed.”

Page has settled on a new solution for delivering health care on the Coast-side built on a system that might seem old-fashioned. Doctor’s bag in hand, the 44-year-old physician is starting her own practice based around travel-ing up and down the Coastside making house calls — a health care system that might seem more appropriate for the Victorian era.

Page insists making house calls will allow her to deliver the best health care of her ability with little overhead.

“I don’t need an office and a nurse and receptionist and all that.” Page said. “I can take as much time as I need with patients.

The system can work, Page believes, because she’s already successfully do-ing it. In recent months, Page has paid unofficial doctor visits to a small cadre of her former patients, whether or not they could pay her.

Page estimates that she can make house calls to anywhere from six to 10 patients in a day, which she will have to plan out so patients in one sector of the Coastside are all visited on a given day.

But the patient load she can handle as a mobile medic is small for her profession. The average doctor work-ing in a clinic examines about 20 to 30 patients each day. Page hopes that can be balanced out by the overhead savings from not having to pay for an office or staff.

Page admits that having to learn the business side of medicine scares her.

“They don’t teach you in medical school how to have a business. It’s very foreign for me.” Page said. “I always thought I could just depend on some-one else doing the business end.”

As always, the question of insurance makes delivering health care prob-lematic. Normally, a doctor leaves that task to clerical staff at a clinic, but Page no longer has that luxury. Instead, she plans to take patients on an upfront hourly fee or an annual retainer. Most striking, she has decided not to ac-cept any medical insurance besides Medicare, a choice she has made “for personal and political reasons.”

“You pay your plumber for service, you pay your painter. Why not doc-tors?” she said. “With health care, we have this huge profit-making insurance middleman.”

Obviously, that decision could limit her patients. Page said most insured

Dr. Lorraine Page spoke to us at the Review office.

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patients should be able to get reimbursed for getting medical house calls from their insurer.

But in a throwback to an earlier time, Page says she’s already received all manner of compensation for her doctor services in lieu of money. A farmer paid her in agriculture tools. Another person gave her a massage gift certificate. A Pescadero resident treated her to din-ner at Duarte’s. A woodworker fashioned a sign for her to advertise her new practice.

Page says that making house visits allows her to give longer examinations and make better diagnoses. She can also learn a lot about a patient’s health through their livelihood, particularly if patients permit her to pore through their refrigerators to learn their diets.

But serving patients at their own homes presents its own set of problems. Many tools of the trade simply have not been outfitted for the nomadic routine of a house-call doctor. Checkups for pap smears and other procedures are one glaring difficulty, Page said.

“There’s no portable gynecologic table,” she said. “I

envision having to get a massage table and then hook-ing some stirrups on it.”

More complex procedures such as stitching lacera-tions and removing moles will require Page to bring a patient to a lab space she plans to rent from her col-league, Dr. Charles Quest.

Starting a house-call medical practice is still a learn-ing experience, but Page says she’s getting a lot of help from a growing consortium of home-based doctors, the American Academy of Home Care Physicians.

Page does have more irons in the fire. She has applied to work as a rural doctor in New Zealand and is waiting to hear whether she has been accepted. If she gets an assignment overseas, she says she will take it and come back later to open her practice on the Coastside.

“I’ve always desired to work in a national health care environment, something we don’t have,” she said.

If that doesn’t come up, then she expects to open her practice in February and start taking on more patients. 1

Lars Howlett / Review

Community members, doctors, and volunteers gathered at Community United Methodist Church on Thursday night to discuss the possibility of creating a new family medical center in Half Moon Bay.

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Raising the (soap) barGaia Essentials owner aims to make more body-friendly body products

Soap maker Debby Icide operates on one basic

principle: If she wouldn’t eat it, she won’t put

it in her soap or other skincare products. With

her own workshop and herb garden, the Moss Beach

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for more than five years. In a recent interview, Icide

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believe in shampoo.

Q&A

Interview by Carina WoudenbergPhotos by Lars Howlett

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So your products are safe to taste? On your Web site you discourage customers from eating the soap.

If you chewed it up, chomped it and swallowed it, it wouldn’t make you sick but you’re going to get a soap taste in the background —because it is soap! But you can taste the essential oils. I’ve gone to my competitors’ soaps and licked them. If I can’t taste what it’s supposed to have in it, it either doesn’t have enough in it or it’s made with synthetic fragrances. You can’t taste synthetics — you can smell them but you can’t taste them. Most of my soaps are made with organic olive, coconut and palm oils and then I “superfat” it (add more oil) with whatever I want the soap to do. Each oil gives you a completely different lather; castor gives you a real tight, foamy lather, cocoa and

shea butters give you a nice creamy lather and hemp is very healing. I use a lot of hemp in some of my healing soaps.

That’s probably something a lot of people don’t think about. That products used externally can affect their health … you’re telling me my soap can have healing properties?

Yeah, that is amazing. We’re so focused on the foods (we eat) that we don’t think about what we slather on our skin.

OK, let’s back up a bit. What’s your background? How did you get involved in this business?

Oh, wow. You’re going to crack up laughing. My schooling is in automotive mechanics.

Really?

Yes, I was the first female to graduate with an automotive mechanics degree from the vocational school in St. Augus-tine, Fla. Then I went on to GM (General Motors) school and got my masters in Chevrolet. I was a Master Chevrolet Tech. Anyway, I spent 28 years in the automotive field and my sister bought me a natural soap back when I was probably 25. I have never used anything but a natural soap since. It’s a huge difference, just a huge difference in the creaminess of it — my skin didn’t get all dried out and stripped.

When I had decided I had enough of the car business in ’04, I said, “You know, I think I’ll make candy. Half Moon Bay needs a candy shop.” Then I realized all of the stuff it takes to do it — the licensing, they have to come inspect your home

Debby Icide estimates spending five to six hours a day in her home-based Moss Beach workshop. She prides herself on using only the most high-quality ingredients.

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… Then I was running out of soap and I said, “Maybe I should make the soap.” And I got myself a book … and one thing led to another…

Do you see any similarities between your career in the automotive field and what you’re doing now?

Absolutely nothing, thank goodness! Other than sales … it’s an education process every time I come across a new customer. They often just assume a soap’s a soap’s a soap or assume they have to buy shampoo … I bet you buy shampoo!

Mmm hmm…

Why?! Because it’s something that’s habitual, your mom

bought shampoo and you’re used to using bottled shampoo because it’s just what we’re used to doing.

So you use soap for your hair?

I use soap! I use my own soap. I mean shampoo’s just a liquid soap with a bunch of gunk added. There’s just no need for the extra expense, there’s especially no need for the extra gunk!

So you just take the bar and directly put it in your hair?

Yeah, wet the hair and rub the bar all the way around the scalp line, a little bit on the crown and foam it up. I’ll be wash-ing with that tonight. I’ve got one in the shower just for that.

Icide evens out bottles of skin sealant – one of her most popular products. This is the “Chinese medicine bible” Icide consults for many of her recipes.

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Can clients customize their order?

Oh yeah, yeah. Any time someone wants something special I can definitely make it for them. I made Sam Chowder House’s special soap. I didn’t carry that one.

What kind do they use?

Theirs was grapefruit and litsea oil with cinnamon.

Who are your clients? Is it based locally mostly or are you fre-quently shipping out?

I do have some inns that I make soaps and lotions for in Oregon and I do private labeling for a company called Bamboo. I also make things for Studio 4 Pilates. When New Leaf came to town I went in and talked to them …but for you as a consumer what is that really going to do for you? Nothing. It just makes you pay twice as much for my product.

I want it to be affordable. I want really good, nurturing skin care for my cus-tomer base but I want it to be affordable for them … the prices we pay for this stuff is nutty.

So you’re not looking to go the wholesale route, but are you looking to expand your business in other ways?

I stay busy. If I were to expand more I’d have to hire help.

Anything you’d like to conclude with?

If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin! That’s the simplest way I can put it.

For more information on Debby Icide and her Gaia Essentials business visit her Web site at gaia-essentials.com

The interview was edited for length and clarity.

WE’RE SO FOCuSED ON THE FOODS (WE EAT) THAT we don’t think about what we slather on our skin.

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In the case of apples, green means go tart, red means stop and enjoy the sweetnessBy DEBra GoDShall

Matt Landi, produce manager of New Leaf Community Market in Half Moon Bay, is originally from Vermont where, Landi says jokingly, “Apples were our one-and-only fruit year-round.”

Eating so many apples over the years has made Landi into a resident “apple expert” who could probably tell apples apart by taste alone — blindfolded. He has his favorite — and his not-so-favorite — apple va-

rieties. Some apples are tart, and some are sweet. Some apples are crisp, and some are mealy. Some are best for pies and salads, and some are perfect for eating right out of your hand.While most apples in New Leaf originate in Washington, local favorites come to the Coastside from Watsonville. Apples blossom in spring and are harvested in fall. The regional apples from Watsonville have a seasonal harvest pattern from August through November.Landi explains that it is important to buy organic apples, because pesticide applica-

tions go directly into the budding blossom and grow into the fruit. In choosing an apple, generally speaking, green apples are more tart, red apples more sweet.

Check the following page for a rundown on varieties found locally.

aN applE a Day…

a Selecting an apple: Hold an apple in the palm of your hand, but don’t press it with your thumb. A good ap-ple will feel heavy, not soft and light. Apples should be firm with clean skin and have good color for the variety. Avoid apples with soft or dark spots. Make sure the peel doesn’t wrinkle when you rub your thumb across it. That means the apple is too old.

a an apple a day keeps the doctor away: There is no cholesterol in apples and, because they contain pectin, they are high in fiber. Apples contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. An average apple is about 80 calories. Eat unpeeled apples for the best nutrition value.

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a nature’s tooth-brush: Chewing an apple stimulates the gums, and its sweet-ness can reduce tooth decay by producing saliva and decreasing the levels of bacteria in the mouth.

a Cider: Sweet cider is unfiltered apple juice that has a cloudy appearance and is most often pasteurized to give it a longer shelf life. It can be carbonated to make sparkling cider. When cider is allowed to ferment naturally, the yeasts will change it into hard cider, an alcoholic drink.

a Planting an apple seed from a particular apple will not produce a tree of that same variety. The seed is a cross of the tree the fruit was grown on and the vari-ety that was the cross pollinator.

a The apple is the official state fruit of Rhode Island, New York, Washington and West Virginia.

Matt Landi is the resident apple expert at New Leaf community Market in Half Moon Bay. Photo by Lars Howlett.

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1. Pippin: like the Granny smith apple, this medium-sized

fruit is best used as a baking apple or for applesauce. it is tender but firm, and very tart

but juicy. it is light yellow-green, but can have red and orange

highlights.

4. Braeburn: braeburn apples are sweet with a hint of tart. the real power of this pink apple is in its texture. when it’s bitten into, it releases a nice juice. it is a medium-sized apple with

red orange streaks on a yellow background.

7. Pink Lady: the Pink lady is yellow-red apple that originated in australia. it’s a cross between a Golden delicious and a lady williams variety and is unique in its color, which is a yellow

base with a pink blush covering. this apple is sweet and crisp.

sometimes softness in an apple indicates age, but these

apples are stay crisp with a long storage life when refrigerated.

10. Red Delicious: bred solely for its uniform red color, this apple tends to have a mealy texture and gets mushy with age. it has been cultivated to hold up well in shipping and

storing and to be shelf-stable. it has a deep, red color and is

more heart-shaped than round. (this is the common “lunchbox

apple.”)

2. Granny Smith: named after Granny ramsey smith, this apple

is primarily a baking apple. it tends to hold up better in pies because it has a lower sugar

content. this variety originated in australia. it is light green in color,

juicy and tart. because it has a harder texture than most other green apples, it is also great in

salads.

5. Mutsu: the Mutsu apple is also known as the Crispin apple

and was introduced into the united states from Japan is

1948. although it has a crisp, firm texture, it tends to get mushy late

in the season. it is a yellowish green apple and is better for

baking than eating out of hand.

8. Empire: the empire apple is a cross between a red

delicious apple and Mcintosh apple — which is a popular east Coast variety. it holds up well in storage and has the crispness of Mcintosh with a slightly “cidery” taste. these apples are red, juicy, crunchy and sweet. they freeze

well.

11. Golden Delicious: according to landi, the Golden delicious is a sweet, large, yellow apple that is a blend of red delicious

and Jonagold. it has a more complex flavor than regular red

delicious and is a favorite in salads and applesauce. it needs gentle handling as it is prone to

bruising.

3. Fuji: this large, round apple is a cross between a

red delicious and a Virginia ralls Genet apple. it’s sweeter and crisper than most other varieties, and, according to landi, is “crisp, not too tart,

juicy, mild, with a hint of sweetness at it’s peak.” the Fuji apple has a long shelf life, even

without refrigeration.

6. Jonagold: this pink apple is a cross between a Jonathan apple

and a Golden delicious apple, and is best eaten soon after

harvest. they are soft, not too flavorful and best in salads and

pies.

9. Ambrosia: the aptly named ambrosia apple is sweet, soft, with hint of honey taste. it has

a crisp texture with a juice flesh and slightly perfumed flavor.

this pinkish apple is really tasty, and is the perfect apple to eat out of hand or with cheese.

SoMe of The LoCaLLy avaiLabLe aPPLe varieTieS

archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.c. !

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Apple varieties from New Leaf. Photos by Lars Howlett.

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Running a marathon, one step at a time

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By carINa WouDENBErG

It’s a little before 8 a.m. on a recent Saturday. Many Coastsiders are still nestled in their beds and, as a gray

translucent sky threatens rain, who can blame them? However, there is one group of ambitious runners gathered at Fitzger-ald Marine Reserve parking lot that seems unfazed by the dreary morning.

Well, at least they are there.“When I got up it was still raining and

looked cold and I was like ‘illk,’” said Coastside Running Club member Robin Martin.

“I’m actually a late riser,” club Presi-dent Ron Little admitted earlier. “I had to set the alarm.”

Many club members have run mara-thons and ultra marathons consisting of up to 100 miles in a day. The members — as some like to emphasize— are actually average, normal people. The trick lies in the training; with the right motivation and physical preparation, most people have the ability to run the 26.2 miles that make up the marathon challange.

“I’ve heard that the rule of thumb is … if you can run a mile, then in six months you should be able to successfully run a

marathon,” Little said. So if running a marathon, ultra mara-

thon (or even just getting outside in a pair of jogging shoes) is one of your New Year’s resolutions, the Coastside Run-ning Club has some advice and words of encouragement to pass on.

Getting started

One of the most important strategies to remember when you’re first getting started as a runner is to take it slow.

“Go at your own pace,” said member and multiple marathon runner, Jen Wil-cox. “(Give) yourself permission to do whatever feels right.”

Running a marathon, one step at a time

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“IT’S COMFORTABLE, IT’S FuN, IT’S ExCITING, IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A KID!”

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The Coastside Running Club gathers at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve parking lot. Coastside Running Club members relax after a rainy, 5-mile run.

The Coastside Running Club heads out for a run on a rainy Saturday morning along the bluff tops of Moss Beach to Pillar Point.

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“Pay attention to your body,” Little said. “Minor injuries are very common, so it’s good to stay in touch with your body and don’t take the miles too rapidly.”

Club Vice President George Miller recom-mends breaking up big goals with smaller ones. “One, it’s smart for your body and, two, it’s more fun if you have these differ-ent attainable goals as you’re getting up to a marathon.”

For example, Miller says, if you’ve never run a 10-kilometer race, then completing one would be an admirable accomplishment. From there, taking it up to a half marathon might be the next marker to strive for.

“Work up to a half marathon,” Little said. “Then plan a marathon using a training guide — maybe team up with some friends or a running club.”

Thoughts on the road

“You can’t get a better place to run,” said

Martin, who lives in Half Moon Bay, “It’s so beautiful.” Despite Martin’s initial disgust with the cold, rainy weather, she says she runs every morning. “You work out a lot of demons when you’re by yourself at 5 o’ clock in the morning.”

Little agrees. “Sometimes I work on prob-lems and just think about life.”

Many runners view the exercise as a form of meditation. “It’s just a way for me to deal with stress,” said member Franz Dill who es-timates running about 40 miles a week. “Get my life down to the bare fundamentals … (and) let the chaos of everyday life go away.”

“I have a very bad day if I don’t go (run-ning) in the morning,” Martin said.

Why run?

Running attracts all types of people and for a variety of reasons. Martin said a friend of hers chose the exercise to shed pounds. Little chose running after realizing his

Coastside Running Club members relax after a rainy, 5-mile run.

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lifestyle was sedentary and that he wanted an efficient way to get exercise. Martin chose it because she liked having an activity of her own — a form of exercise where she could get away from the world, yet also plan out the day ahead.

Some just get a thrill from immersing themselves in the out-side world.

“It’s comfortable, it’s fun, it’s exciting, it makes me feel like a kid!” exclaimed Miller, who says he followed through on a “stu-pid promise” to run a 50-mile race just before he turned 50.

Some members run for the joy of running without necessarily looking to hit any big milestones right away.

“I’m taking my time and not declaring any goals,” said two-year member Garth Rhoades. “But someday I may run a mara-thon, or a half marathon or 100 miles, who knows?”

Half Moon Bay marathon

If you think you are ready for a marathon (or want to train for one later in the year), you might consider taking part in the Coastside Running Club’s Half Moon Bay International Mara-thon. Scheduled for September, the race will extend as far north as the Point Montara Lighthouse and as far south as the Half Moon Bay Golf Links. A good portion of the run will take place along the Coastal Trail.

“It’s entirely coastal (and) very flat,” Little said. “We think it’s the most beautiful views we can get around here.”

Secretary/Treasurer of the group, Eric Vaughan, is operating as the race director for the marathon and says the group is hoping to make the race an annual event.

Final words of inspiration

“I think it’s important to be challenged (and) to overcome chal-lenges just for the human spirit,” Little said. “We all need exercise so, therefore, run a marathon! OK, maybe not necessarily run the whole marathon, but it’s a good challenge. You’ll feel very good about yourself, and other problems just seem smaller afterward…”

For more information on the Coastside Running Club, check out their Web site at www.coastsiderunningclub.com. The Web site also includes links to some member blogs. 1

“I’VE HEARD THAT THE RuLE OF THuMB IS … IF YOu CAN RuN A MILE, THEN IN SIx MONTHS YOu SHOuLD BE ABLE TO SuCCESSFuLLY RuN A MARATHON,”

— ron LiTTLe

Left, the Coastside Running Club gathers for a jog on a rainy Saturday morn-ing near Pillar Point Harbor.Right, Coastside Running Club President, Ron Little began running to break free from a sedentary lifestyle.

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Sam Ahani, DDS, Sepi Vafi , DDS and Debby Piccolotti, DDS

Dr. Ahani is a graduate of the University of the Pacifi c School of Dentistry and completed his residency at the Veteran’s Hospital in Washington D.C. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the San Mateo Dental Society. Dr. Vafi is also a graduate of the University of the

Pacifi c School of Dentistry. She completed her postgraduate studies in Pediatric Dentistry at the Universty of Maryland and currently specializes in dentistry for children. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the San Mateo Dental Society. Dr. Piccolotti attended the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry and did her general practice residency at the VA hospital in Palo Alto. Dr. Ahani and Dr. Piccolotti both offer sedation dentistry. Dr. Piccolotti enjoys running, skiing, travel and horses. Dr. Ahani and Dr. Vafi enjoy time off with their two daughters, extended family and friends. Their personal interests include living a healthy lifestyle, pilates, yoga and martial arts. They are continually educating themselves and their staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches to provide you and your family with advanced, state-of-the art, comfortable and personalized dental care.

“When you visit our offi ce, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team isdedicated to providing you with thepersonalized, gentle care that youdeserve.”

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Alexa Alborzi, DDS, MDS

The fantastic, confi dent smile that you’ve always dreamed of awaits you at Dr. Alborzi’s offi ce. Patients will fi nd several types of comfortable and almost undetectable braces. Custom,

computer-generated designs make it possible to complete precision treatment in less time. Using the latest technology through Damon Braces and Invisalign, visits are signifi cantly fewer, more comfortable, with superior results. The friendly Alborzi Smiles staff is specially trained to assist patients and answer many questions they may have about their orthodontic treatment. The fun-loving atmosphere gives patients and their families a feeling of comfort and confi dence every time they visit. In addition to practicing orthodontics, Dr. Alborzi also volunteers at Sonrisas Clinic and does pro bono work for the needy.

“Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our patients byproviding a level of care that is unequaled in the practice oforthodontics…”

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Balancenter Massage

Leighanna, Deep Tissue Massage Therapist since 1989, offers advanced bodywork for injuries and chronic musculoskeletal

conditions; Sprititual Counseling to address breath, energy and emotion; Strength and fl exibility training to improve posture and range of movement. Her clients range from triathaletes to those with severe physical challenges and everyone in-between. Many people have posture-related pain, headaches, spasms or weakness, particularly in the neck, shoulders, low back and hips that respond well to core muscle work and movement education. Other Balancenter practitioners offer Sports massage, Thai Mas-sage, individual and couples counseling and Reiki.

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Charles Quest, MD

As a long-time practitioner on the coast, Dr. Charles Quest is able to employ a full set of resources in the Bay Area to make

sure his patients receive the best possible medical care. He enjoys the small town environment of Half Moon Bay in which he meets and interacts with his patients on a daily basis. His patients know that he is always available and when appropriate, he makes house calls. “If they need me, they can call me any time of the day,” said Dr. Quest. In keeping with his care of the community, Dr. Quest volunteers at Coastside Rotocare where he treats people who have very little resources.

“I believe committing time for each patient to fully explain their symptoms and concerns, yields more accurate diagnosis, prompt recovery and better health preservation”

— CHARLES QUEST, MD

Charles Quest, MD416 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.0409

FAMILY & GERIATRICS

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Irwin D. Cohen, DPM

Dr. Irwin Cohen has been practicing Podiatry on the Coastside since 1975 and in Palo Alto since 1973 and he is board certi-

fi ed in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. His practice includes the treatment of foot deformities such as bunions and hammertoes and the treatment of skin and nail prob-lems of the foot including diabetic foot and wound care. He uses custom made orthotics to treat other ailments such as plantar faciitis and sports related problems. He gives special attention to the timid and has a light touch with kids and he is on staff at Mills, Sequoia, Stanford and Seton hospitals.

“When I relieve people’s pain... I know I’ve done my job!”

— IRWIN D. COHEN, DPM

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The Path to Wellness begins with Massage

Relax and let go as you journey to a sacred space where deep relaxation, a sense of well being and your body’s innate healing abilities are awakened. Since no two

bodies are the same, a wide range of massage techniques are available. Whether you are seeking the long, relaxing strokes of a Swedish or Esalen-style massage; the eas-ing of chronic tension through deep tissue; the pressure points of a stimulating foot refl exology treatment; the deeply relaxing effect of hot stones; or the relief of the many aches and pains you experience as your body changes, Darla’s intuitive healing touch can help restore your sense of wellness.

Wherever you are along life’s path, Darla can help you fi nd your healthiest self. In addition to being a certifi ed massage therapist, she has special training and experi-ence in the arts of prenatal and senior massage, and is a certifi ed infant massage instructor.

Darla is available at Bamboo Hair & Body in Half Moon Bay, or onsite at your home, your place of lodging or your workplace. To begin your journey toward wellness call 650.740.3978.

“I have had body work for the last 15 years with dozens and dozens of practitioners. Darla is at the top of my list. Besides fl awless technique, she has an intuitive sense of what my body needs to affect a deeper and deeper release.

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Darla J. DonovanCertifi ed Massage Therapist, Certifi ed Infant Massage Instructor

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“I have had body work for the last 15

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Humphrey Lu, MD Dr. Lu, the only private pediatrician in Half Moon Bay, is Board-certifi ed and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. His practice provides quality, personalized care in a small setting where families will fi nd their concerns and questions addressed with ease and comfort. Same day appointments are available. In an effort to stay current, the offi ce is outfi tted with an electronic health record and offi ce management system. Dr. Lu offers comprehensive pediatric care from birth to 18 years of age. Dr. Lu looks forward to providing quality pediatric care as he builds lasting relationships with his current patients and welcomes new ones into his practice.

“I am truly grateful for the trust and opportunities Coastside fami-lies have given me to take care of their children.”

— HUMPHREY LU, MD

Humphrey Lu, MD 319 Church St., Half Moon Bay

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Jane Kingston Therapy

Counseling, psychotherapy, and stress management for children, adults, families, and couples. Modern life is diffi cult

and complex, and so are relationships. Dr. Kingston has been in practice since 1989 in Palo Alto, San Mateo, and now in Half Moon Bay. She is skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, couples and family therapy, stress manage-ment, and biofeedback techniques. She is an active volunteer in various community projects having to do with health and disaster preparedness, and she is learning Spanish as fast as she can. She is happy to offer you a free and personalized consultation.

“My goal is to help you help your-self. When you are back in control of you life, you will be healthier and happier.”

— JANE KINGSTON, PSY.D., MFT

Jane Kingston, Psy.D., MFT625 Miamontes #202, Half Moon Bay

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“My goal is to help you help your-

COUNSELING

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Christine Ely, MPT

Christine Ely has worked as a Physical Therapist on the coast since 1996. She says the biggest complaint she’s gotten during

those years was that it was too diffi cult to get an appointment within a reasonable time frame. “This should change soon,” she explains. “Ginny, Jetta and I are moving into the suite next door by January 1. This is double the space and will give me an oppor-tunity to expand the staff.” Ely says clients can stop by and take a look at the new space, or call and to get started on their strength and fl exibility goals for 2010.

“There are legions of older people who will fi nd themselves all of a sudden unable to get out of a chair or bed. This event does not happen overnight, and is in most cases entirely preventable.”

— CHRISTINE ELY, MPT

Christine Ely, MPT785 Main St., Suite A, Half Moon Bay

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Coastside Healing Arts

“Fabulous, relaxed, and balanced” are words heard as patients leave Coastside Healing Arts, a full service Chinese medical

clinic. Founded by Lisa Mandelbaum, who is both a California licensed acupuncturist and a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine, our clinic’s mission is to provide a caring environment where acupuncture coupled with Chinese herbal therapy is used to treat a wide range of medical conditions. “From back pain to the common cold, pregnancy to menopause, I enjoy working with my patients, teaching them methods in which they can begin to em-power their own lives and play an active role in their own health and well-being.” Lisa specializes in women’s health.

“Good medical care is about asking the right questions and listening carefully to their answers. It is about being present with each patient, caring enough to call the next day. Good medicine is about good relationships.””

— LISA MANDELBAUM, MS, L.AC, DIPL OM, NAET CERTIFIED

Lisa Mandelbaum, MS, L.Ac, Dipl OM, NAET Certifi ed

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HEALING ARTS

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Half Moon Bay Dentist David R. Maahs, D.D.S. is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He

has provided quality care to his patients on the Coastside since 1983 and is serving as the president of the San Mateo County Dental Society for 2010. His goal is to provide each patient with quality cosmetic and reconstructive dental care in a warm and friendly environment. His services include all phases of cosmetic and general dentistry, including Invisilign orthodontics and esthetic rehabilitation using the latest procedures and techniques. He also utilizes Oroverse to reverse the duration of local anesthetic. Dr. Maahs looks forward to welcoming you into his family practice and providing you with the best dental experience possible.

“We are always available to hear what is important to each individual patients’ needs and we strive to pro-vide exceptional service at all times.”

— DAVID R. MAAHS, DDS

David R. Maahs, DDS 640 Mill St., Half Moon Bay

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Manning Psychological Services

Dr. Manning has been providing psychological services to individuals and families on the Coastside since opening his

Half Moon Bay offi ce in 2004. In addition to conducting individual therapy with adolescents and adults for issues including depres-sion, anxiety, relationship problems and work/ school diffi cul-ties, Dr. Manning also specializes in conducting comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations. Assessments can be completed with individuals of all ages, typically when a suspected psychological condition is leading to diffi culties at home, work or school. Some conditions which can be accurately diagnosed with psychological testing include ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety and mood disorders, and autism/ Asperger’s syndrome.

“Providing individual therapy and psychological evaluations in a comfortable and convenient Half Moon Bay location.”

— BRADLEY MANNING, PH.D. (PSY 20180)

Bradley Manning, Ph.D (PSY 20180)799 Main St. #N, Half Moon Bay | 650.704.1343

220 Main St. #201, Los Altos | www.manningpsych.com

PSYCHOLOGICAL

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Half Moon Bay Dermatology

Dr. Michael Huie’s dermatology practice arose from his experiences at University of Califor-nia, San Francisco where he practices medicine and teaches as an assistant professor of

dermatology. He also sees patients at San Francisco General Hospital and researches antibody engineering and melanoma. About a year ago, he began to develop his small practice in Half Moon Bay so that he could spend more time with his patients. His surgical, medical practice specializes in skin cancer, skin diseases and some cosmetic procedures. He considers the personal attention and the time he spends with each person very important and does not schedule more than two or three patients in an hour. “I treat patients as family members,” said Dr. Huie. “I view the doctor as a teacher with an emphasis on explaining their condition and treatment.” Dr. Huie is passionate about teaching. He volunteers his expertise in dermatology, teaching doctors in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.

“I treat patients as family members. I view the doctor as a teacher with an emphasis on explaining their condition and treatment.”

— MICHAEL HUIE, M.D., PH.D.

Michael Huie, M.D., Ph.D. 585 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay

650.712.1200 | halfmoonbaydermatology.com

DERMATOLOGY

Cosmetic and General Dentistry

Dr. John C. Moon is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. His dental offi ce is a warm

and friendly place where each patient receives personal attention and care. Dr. Moon and his staff believe in providing the highest level of modern dental care. “We know successful outcomes depend on a patient’s active participation in their health,” said Dr. Moon. “We educate and motivate our patients to meet those goals. We have fun with our patients whom we consider our friends and family.” Be-cause oral diseases can be the fi rst signs of more systemic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, he believes in treating the patient as a whole. Dr. Moon volunteers for Sonrisas Dental Clinic and San Mateo County Dental Society.

“My goal with each patient is to provide the ultimate dental experience so the fear of going to the dentist becomes a thing of the past.”

— JOHN C. MOON, DDS

John C. Moon, DDS, Inc. 611 Church St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.7597

DENTISTRY

Peak Performance Pilates

Founded in 1989 by Jennifer Stacey, M.S., Peak Performance Pilates (also in SF) is one of the fi rst Pilates’ centers in the

Bay Area, and has longtime dedicated clients. We design personal programs for individuals of all ages and fi tness level to transform their bodies and lives. Doctors refer clients to overcome injury, improve posture, gait, ergonomics, lifestyle and nutrition. Jennifer Stacey, M.S., Pilates’ exercise physiologist, conducts teachers’ courses in the USA, Europe and Asia, and is author of Pilates books, including the new Roller book. Susan Whipp, M.A., M.F.A., SFSU Dance Department Coordinator, and Kim Salera, B.S., both Qualifi ed Fletcher Pilates Teachers have been teaching for many years. Visiting professionals: Dr. Chady Wonson, D.C., LAc., C.T.N., C.N.C. works with clients during Pilates, using techniques from Chiropractic and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Naturopathy and Nutrition. Jeff Smith offers M. Feldenkrais inspired sessions.

“We design personal programs for individuals of all ages and fi tness levels”

— JENNIFER STACEY, M.S

Jennifer Stacey, M.S717 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.

www.peakperformancepilates.com | 650.726.1657

PILATES

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Specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. James Newman specializes in all aspects of facial plastic surgery and laser therapy and is proud to be part of the coastal medical community. He is on the clinical faculty at Stanford

University where he also completed his specialized training. Dr Newman performs offi ce based procedures in downtown Half Moon Bay with his Medical Aesthetician, Lisa Wimsett. As the director of Premier Plastic Surgery, Dr Newman also operates in San Mateo in the Mills Medical Arts building and has expanded to Palo Alto with a new offi ce on El Camino Real, across from the Stanford Campus. He is able to provide personalized care with the latest minimally invasive procedures and laser treatments. To see a full listing of services offered, visit the newly updated web site, PremierPlasticSurgery.com. Dr. Newman donates his expertise to Humanity United in Giving, providing medical care to orphaned children around the world.

“My goal is to achieve excellent surgical outcomes with the least invasive techniques by providing you with expert counseling and taking an active role in your recovery process with assistance from my supportive staff.”

— JAMES NEWMAN, MD

James Newman, MD 625 Miramontes #105, Half Moon Bay

650.560.4842 | PremierPlasticSurgery.com

PLASTIC SURGERY

Seton Coastside

At Seton Coastside’s Rehabilitation Department, we offer ex-emplary physical, occupational and speech therapy services

including a full gym and pilates equipment. We are committed to providing a full range of services for our coastal community. With a physician’s order, our licensed therapists work to design for you, an individualized treatment program for back and neck pain rehabilitation; orthopedic rehabilitation after injury and/or surgery; neurological rehabilitation for strokes, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and hand therapy. We take pride in caring about each individual and our offi ce staff will stream-line your insurance benefi ts and authorization process. Medi-Cal, Medicare and most health plans are accepted. For information, please call 650.563.7131.

Front row from left to right: Gail Fierro, Beata Cogan, Laura Hutto, Kate O’Shea, Richard Gutierrez. Back row from left to right: Stephen Leonard, Amilcar Valle. Not pictured - Richard Guiterrez, Sheena Lim, Donna Croix, Jane PItsinger

Seton Coastside600 Marine Blvd., Moss Beach

650.563.7131 | setoncoastside.org

REHABILITATION

Aging Mentor Services

Aging is a mystery for most of us. We go about our business trying to survive the rigors of society not realizing that time is passing us

by as we age. The things we once did, we may not be able to do with the same energy, but we try. Dr Shapira practiced dentistry in Half Moon Bay for over 30 years. He subsequently left dental practice, due to a neck injury, and has since become a Clinical Gerontologist. He received his Masters degree from Notre Dame de Namur University and a second Masters degree in Health Administration from the Uni-versity of Phoenix. Dr Shapira continues to teach Geriatric Dentistry and Gerontology. He recently released his new book, available from www.newwrinklebook.com and bookstores, titled “A New Wrinkle: What I Learned From Older People Who Never Acted Their Age”. As an aging specialist he can help individuals and families navigate the transitions of the aging process through counseling, education and assessments.”

“My mission is to help people stay mentally and physically healthy and live longer, more productive lives. I can help.”

— ERIC SHAPIRA, DDS, MA, MHA

Eric Shapira, DDS, MA, MHA P.O. Box 454, Montara, CA 94037

650-728-5827- agingmentorservices.com

GERONTOLOGY

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General Practice Dentistry

Cutting edge technology is delivered in a warm, friendly manner.

Your comfort is our fi rst concern. From preventative treatment to the smile of your dreams, our goal is to give

you exceptional care.

“We have a warm, friendly offi ce and welcome new patients.”

— C. RAY SHEPPARD, D.M.D.

C. Ray Sheppard, D.M.D.890 Main Street, Suite A, Half Moon Bay

650.726.3355 | halfmoonbaysmiledesign.com

DENTISTRY

PURISIMAFAMILYMEDICINE

Pediatrics - Adolescents - Adults - Seniors

(650) 560-0216Se Habla Español

Now Accepting MPMG HMO Patients Too!

Conveniently Located at 575 Kelly in Downtown Half Moon Bay

Dan McMillan, MD - Jill Pavliscak, MD - Vanessa M. Oppenlander, MDwww.purisimafamilymedicine.com

Purisima Family Medicine

Drs. Dan McMillan, Jill Pavliscak and Vanessa Oppenlander practice medicine at the newly opened Purisima Family

Medicine. They are all Board Certifi ed Family Practitioners treating newborns through geriatric patients. All three providers speak Spanish, bike to work most days and are fans of Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA). “Seeing the whole family is always a plus for the three of us,” explains Dr. Oppenlander. “Daily exer-cise, eating wisely and approaching medical care in a preventative way are some of our priorities.” Purisima Family Medicine accepts most insurances and can provide same day appointments Monday through Friday.

“Good health involves a partnership between the patient and his or her doctor.”

— DR. VANESSA OPPENLANDER

Purisima Family Medicine575 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay

560-0216www.purisimafamilymedicine.com

FAMILY MEDICINE

Pure Skin Therapy

At Pure Skin Therapy, aesthetician Lisa Wimsett is passion-ate about her profession. She attends regular science-based

meetings to keep current on the latest fi ndings in skin care. She sifts through the hype to bring the best the industry has to offer in treatments and products to her clients. Being affi liated with plastic surgeon James Newman gives her clients the prescription products they may need to complete the package.

“Alpha hydroxy acids, retinols and good sun protection are your basics. Your aesthetician can help you fi nd the right combination with the highest concentrations.”

— LISA WIMSETT

Lisa Wimsett, Medical Aesthetician 625 Miramontes St., Suite 105, Half Moon Bay

650.560.4842 | premierplasticsurgery.com

SKIN CARE

Coastside Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Derry Sontag has a degree in aviation from San Jose State University and Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic

College West. He provides full-spine and extremity adjustments using diversifi ed and low-force instruments. Massage, exercise, nutrition, and orthotics are some of the areas of quality care his patients can expect to fi nd at Coastside Chiropractic Clinic. Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Sontag employs various techniques such as sacro occipital and biophysics. Among his many interests in science and art, Dr. Sontag is interested in alternative energy and electric vehicles.

“I provide a peaceful environment in which a holistic treatment will leave you more relaxed, balanced, and optimistic about your future health.”

— DERRY J. SONTAG, DC

Derry J. Sontag, DC 2305 Carlos St., Moss Beach

650.728.7106 | coastsidechiropractic.com

CHIROPRACTIC

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Dr. Rand Ollerton, D.D.S.

Dr. Ollerton provides services often referred to specialists out of town. To make it more convenient for his patients, most areas of general dentistry and also root canals, extractions, gum treatments and implant dentistry are commonly provided in his offi ce. His emphasis is comprehensive

care, including implant and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Ollerton has been placing and restoring dental implants for 17 years. Additionally, the offi ce offers laser periodontal (gum) treatment which involves no cutting or stitching. For those who avoid dental treatment due to anxiety, Dr. Ollerton offers a variety of sedation techniques: Oral sedation (pills), inhalation sedation (laughing gas) and I.V. sedation. His offi ce also tries to combine as many treatments as possible so that fewer appointments will be necessary and less time away from work or home will be required. More recently, in an effort to offer the best technological advances for his patients, Dr. Ollerton has aquired the ability of 3-D xrays, computer bite analysis, CAD/CAM crowns made in one visit, and a dental laser for the treatment of advanced gum disease. Dr. Ollerton is heavily involved in providing people with dental assistance through his church network.

“We believe that a smile is an invitation to friendship and thus, the oral health of our patients not only affects their physical health, but their happiness also.”

— RAND R. OLLERTON, D.D.S.

Rand R. Ollerton, D.D.S. 780 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.2156

DENTISTRY

Emphasizing Convenience and Comprehensive Care

Our goal is to provide comprehensive dental treatment in an atmosphere of honesty, integrity and commitment in

order to promote life long health and happiness for our pa-tients. We strive each day to render services and treatment of the highest level.

Through our education and care we hope that our patients will value optimal dental health and appearance and will feel that the time and resources invested therein as fortu-itous and worthwhile.

Through our efforts and education, continual growth occurs that makes our jobs enjoyable. Satisfaction comes from doing our best!

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Coastside Eye Care Optometry

Dr. Gould moved to Half Moon Bay in 1978 and started Coast-side Eye Care Optometry in 1985. Dr. Yee joined the practice

in 1997 and Dr. Lam in 2001. The Offi ce has new technology to digitally scan the eyes and patients receive complete eye care in state-of-the art facilities, including Lasik surgery evaluations, vision therapy, ultra-thin lenses, specialty contacts and a large selection of frames to fi t everyone’s needs. Dr. Gould, Dr. Yee and Dr. Lam are upstanding members of the American Optometric Society and the San Mateo County Optometric Society. For the Past 20 Years Dr. Gould has been very active in the Half Moon Bay Lions Club and she regularly volunteers at Samaritan House in San Mateo.

“Our purpose is to give eye care with satisfaction to all our patients.”

— BETTE GOULD, OD

Bette Gould, OD339 Main St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.5265

OPTOMETRY

Brain State Balance

Greg and Thea Fandel brought Brain State Technologies to Pacifi ca three years ago. Founded by Lee Gerdes, this pro-

gram focuses on defi ning the client’s desired changes and seeing how the client’s brain patterns stand in the way. While Fandel says they don’t diagnose or cure anything, they do strive to bring balance and harmony to the brain on an individual case-by-case basis. An assessment is performed on the intitial visit to gather brain-wave data from different parts of the brain, and an indi-vidualized training plan is developed. Next, a series of training sessions is set up which involves a computer translation of brain waves into sounds that represent optimal patterns for the client’s brain. This program can help eliminate anger, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain and fatigue, sleeping diffi culites and more.

“ Our mission is to help individuals achieve ongoing positive changes in their lives. Our brains have learned old pat-terns, and there are habits and behaviors which need to change.”

– THEA FANDEL.

Greg and Thea Fandel 1305 Palmetto Ave., Pacifi ca

650.557.1559 | brainstatebalance.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Kenneth L. Stasun, DDS

Dr. Kenneth Stasun, Half Moon Bay’s orthodontic specialist is friendly, gentle, and exclusively practices in Half Moon

Bay. He is known for his personal attention, performing all wire adjustments and appliance placements himself . He uses bands and brackets, lip bumpers, palatal expanders and functional appliances that allow the patient’s musculature to direct growth direction and tooth movement. His staff tries to schedule appoint-ments around early dismissal days, teacher in-service days, and after-school sports. Don’t travel over the hill; orthodontic records including orthodontic x-rays can be performed in Dr. Stasun’s offi ce.

“I attempt to time the start of orthodontic care with the patient’s growth spurt. This usually allows for treating the patient once.”

— KENNETH L. STASUN, DDS

Kenneth L. Stasun, DDS 423 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.7523 • www.bracesbystasun.com

DENTISTRY

Pyramid Alternatives

Pyramid Alternatives provides community-based counsel-ing and education in a safe and healing environment that

embraces the cultural and emotional needs of every client. As an organization we are committed to helping people fi nd hope, resiliency and life-affi rming change. Services include Child and Adolescent Counseling and Support; Parent and Care Giver Services; Individual, Couple and Family Counseling; Substance Abuse Treatment; Driving Under the Infl uence Programs (DUI); Domestic Violence & Anger Management; Trauma Counseling. We actively recruit bilingual and bicultural staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to their sensitivity and awareness. Pyramid staff are licensed or licensed eligible masters level coun-selors providing services in English and Spanish.

“Pyramid helped bring my family back together” — PROGRAM PARTICIPANT”

Main Offi ce: 480 Manor Plaza, Pacifi caSatellite Offi ce: 2025 S. Cabrillo Hwy, #200A Half Moon Bay

650.355.8787 | www.pyramidalternatives.org

“Pyramid helped

COUNSELING

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Newbold Chiropractic Offi ce

Dr. Newbold has provided care to Coastside families for more than 26 years with Dr. Bolton joining the offi ce in 2004. At

Newbold Chiropractic, they not only see people for chiropractic care, craniosacral, exercise and rehab advice, they also use homeopathic and nutritional supplementation. Newbold Chiro-practic offers nutritional testing and guidance through various means such as muscle testing, neurotransmitter urine test, saliva hormone test and blood chemistry lab results. Patients will also fi nd Cold (low intensity) Laser Therapy used to manage pain, reduce infl ammation, increase mobility, and help speed recovery. This has been a big hit with soft tissue injuries, sprains and chron-ic neurological pain. “We see the body as a whole, and sometimes you need to look further to see what else is not working well in the body before you can heal a musculoskeletal issue.”

“It’s a joy seeing more and more people taking charge of their own health and wellness.”

— NANCY NEWBOLD, D.C

Nancy Newbold, D.C, Angela Bolton, D.C455 Avenida Alhambra, El Granada

650.726.3300 | newboldchiropractic.com

“It’s a joy seeing more

CHIROPRACTIC

Mark T. Takata MS, LAc

Mark Takata offers comprehensive wellness care that encom-passes numerous modalities for addressing the body, mind

and spirit. He provides support for the multi-faceted human being in times of change through acupuncture, bodywork, life coaching, clairaudient sound work and deep listening. Mark’s method of co-creative intuitive healing is rooted in Eastern, Western, and cross-cultural traditions, with a multifaceted base in Resonant Sound Therapy, including Native American Flute, Acutonics®, and Sacred Chant. Mark is a licensed Acupuncturist, a Trans-formational Life Coach, a graduate and former facilitator at the Kayumari Center for Healing, and was the fi rst Acupuncturist/Athletic Trainer for the NFL, serving 11 years with the SF 49ers.

“The approach I take with my clients is one of compassionatelistening and the desire to facili-tate their healing.”

— MARK T. TAKATA MS, LAC

Mark T. Takata MS, LAc455 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada

650.726.5179 | www.marktakata.com

“The approach I take with my

ACUPUNCTURE

Nanette H. Orman, MD, MPH

Dr. Nanette Orman is a psychiatrist with 18 years of practice experience who recently moved her offi ce from Los Altos to

the Coastside, where she has lived for 14 years. She not only can provide thoughtful diagnostic consultation and skilled treatment via both psychoanalytic psychotherapy and expert medication management, but also can employ her training in behavior therapy, cross-cultural psychiatry, management of complex phobias and anxiety, and appropriate use of medical hypnosis. Dr. Orman tailors care individually for each patient and provides total confi dentiality. Dr. Orman is board-certifi ed by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

“I fi rmly believe in complete psychiatric care — that one cannot separate the mind from the body — and I use all my medical and treatment skills to improve the lives of my patients.”

— NANETTE H. ORMAN, MD, MPH

Nanette H. Orman, MD, MPH700 Mill St., Half Moon Bay

415.722.3471

PSYCHIATRIST

Pamela Carrington, DODr, Carrington has 17 years of practice experience in family medicine. She treats patients of all ages for a variety of medical conditions. Encouraging preventative health is an important part of her practice. She takes a holistic view of her patients, listening to what’s important to them as well as informing them on their medical issues. In addition to standard medicine, she is open to alternative treatments. She holds an undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University and attended Western University of Health Sciences and is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine since 1994.

“We want our offi ces to be a confi -dential and personal experience.”

— PAMELA CARRINGTON, DO

Pamela Carrington, DO 725 Main St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.1200

FAMILY PRACTICE

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Quantum Energetics Therapy

Quantum Energetics Therapy is a unique coded language capable of communicating with the body, and of getting very

exact information leading to the underlying causes of prob-lems – resulting in lasting results. It covers conditions as varied as cardiovascular and digestive problems, sport injuries, car accidents, female complaints, neurological disorders, and more. Catherine Favre has been involved with holistic healing since 1989, and is a practitioner of QET since 2001. “The best part of my work is watching people regain hope – hope to heal, to be free of pain and medications, to move forward again with energy. I enjoy helping people feel empowered about their health – without it, life becomes very diffi cult.”

“Quantum Energetics Therapy helps individuals regain hope about their healing when traditional medicine has run out of options.”

— CATHERINE FAVRE

Catherine Favre510 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay

650.726.1874

HOLISTIC HEALING

Kenneth A Thomas, DC, DACNB

What makes Dr Thomas’s clinic unique is his advanced training. He is certifi ed as a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, and is a Certifi ed Chiropractic Sports Practitioner. His training

in nutrition and exercise goes back 25 years. He uses his skills to diagnose and effectively treat a wide number of problems. His certifi ed massage therapists are available 7 days a week for spa-type massage or doctor-guided aggressive rehab therapy. Common patient issues include headaches, vertigo, pain, extremity issues, poor health and fatique. Each person is evaluated and treated as an individual in a warm, safe setting. His late hours, convenient location, free consulta-tions and affordable pricing make his offi ce a valuable resource.

“I believe that all physical aspects of someone’s health need examining and, if needed, adjusting if a person is to attain true health and vitality. These aspects include structural, chemical, neurological, functional and cerebral components.”

— KENNETH A THOMAS, DC, DACNB

Kenneth A Thomas, DC, DACNB 320 Eureka Dr., Pacifi ca

650.738.2225, pacifi cachiro.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Moody

Dr. Moody and his staff welcome you to his practice of family dentistry, where their goal is to help you achieve optimal

dental health through quality dental treatment and preventative dentistry practices. Working here on the Coastside since 1982, Dr. Moody emphasizes the importance of regular cleanings and exams and also provides full-mouth restorative treatment. He also performs a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures including bonding, porcelain veneers, bleaching and porcelain crowns. Dr. Moody starting practicing general dentistry in 1978 and is a member of the California and American Dental Associations, as well as the San Mateo County Dental Society.

“Our goal is to provide superior dental care with the highest level of comfort resulting in healthy, happy patients.”

— ROBERT MOODY, DMD

Robert Moody, DMD 538 Main St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.9046 • www.drmoody.com

“Our goal is to provide superior

DENTISTRY

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» NEWS YOU CAN USE

Spinning your wheelsWhat is group cycling?

A typical group cycling class involves an instructor at the front of the class who leads the class through routines designed to simulate varying ter-rain and situations as if riding a bike outdoors. There are hill climbs, sprints and interval training. Most indoor cycling classes are coached with music. Riders can synchronize their pedalling to the rhythm of the music, and the tempo helps them with their pace. Some cyclists choose to maintain a moderate intensity level, while oth-ers may choose higher intensity levels. Besides being a great form of aerobic activity, indoor cycling also helps strengthen the muscles, tones the quadriceps and hamstrings, and works the back and hips. Bring plenty of water to a group cycling class. Group cycling can cause a lot of sweating!

Local Gear

Chris Nishkian of Bike Works in Half Moon Bay says the only gear you really need to get started with for a group cycling class is a pair of cycling shoes. Bike Works carries several brands, in-cluding a women’s Specialized shoe called “Sonoma” — a versa-tile comfort shoe with patented Body Geometry technology, SPD compatibility and a smooth walkable sole. Joseph Chlubna, owner of Coastal Lifestyles says, at the very least, partic-ipants of group cycling classes need shoes with hard soles. He adds that the great advantage to a cycling shoe is the ability to clip on during a class. It’s like night and day in the intensity of a workout.

Weight loss

Expect to burn between 600 to 700 calories during a 45-minute group cycling class. This high intensity workout will burn more calories than steady-state cardio, but according to Chlubna, the most effective way to lose weight is to crank up your metabolism weight training. He also likes to remind people that he believes 70 percent of an effective weight loss plan is just watching what and how much you put in your mouth.

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classes offered per week

at Coastal Lifestyles

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Santa Monica

650t approximate calories burned during a 45-minute class

Where to go locally:

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fiT fitness Studio50 N. Cabrillo Highway, B-4Half Moon Bay726-4040fi thmb.homestead.com

90t length in minutes of the indoor cycling class at FIT Fitness Studio

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at Cypress Inn onMiramar Beach where the surf

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» DOWN TO EARTH

‘Country Wisdom & Know-How’Although us Coastsiders are able to indulge in Peet’s coffee, a $35 pumpkin, or a night at the Ritz almost right down the street, we are still in the country, right?

I recently bought a fabulous book called, “Country Wisdom & Know-How” — embarrassingly enough at Barnes & Noble. It

looked fun and interesting, and usually any book that explains to me how to can my own food, build stone walls, farm blackberries

AND weave a harvest basket is one I buy on the spot. I walked out of the store doubting how practical this will be for me, since I have electricity, running water and so on. Once home, I scanned through the chapters and was instantly engrossed. This booked is chock full of garden information — and just the kind I love — simple, organic and easy to implement. There is info on cooking, crafts, home, and health and well bring.

This is the type of book you’d sift through when you forget what NPK stands for, or when to plant those lettuce seeds, or how to make homemade bread.

Country Wisdom is a great book for getting back in touch with your garden and remembering the country aspects of Half Moon Bay. We still have cows, crops and a few farmers who drive trac-tors down the highway, much to the dismay of weekend tourists.

— JLS

Contact Jennifer Segale, Wildflower Farms, 726-5883 and Carla Lazzarini,

Earth’s Laughter, (650) 996-5168.

New Year’s resolutions for the gardenI just was reading some favorite garden blogs and saw a few lists of New Year’s resolutions for the garden. Hmmm, the concept sounds like a good way to get motivated, but I thought a lot of them sounded like a set-up for failure, know-ing what I do about human nature. (Especially mine!)

Here’s my kinder and gentler take on their resolutions.

Instead of resolving to plant any plants I buy at the nursery as soon as I get them home, making sure I have all potting soil, pots, space, time, etc. at the ready…

I resolve to: plant the plants that I have at home waiting (at least the ones that haven’t died yet) before I buy new ones. (unless I totally have to have them!)

Instead of resolving to water my plants more faithfully…

I resolve to: keep up the mostly consistent watering I do do and to be more accepting and forgiving of myself in late summer when I inevitably slack off in my duties.

Instead of resolving to learn more about, and practice, seed collecting and saving…

I resolve to: continue to let my plants reseed themselves and also to support my friends who do collect seeds.

Instead of resolving to add several new rose varieties to my garden…

I resolve to: remove several underperforming rose bushes and replace them with more flowers that bees love.

Instead of resolving to clean my tools after each gardening session with a water/bleach (10/1) solution before putting them away …

I resolve to: try to always put my tools away in the same place so I can find them the next time, and to wash them with the bleach solution once in a while.

So, I could go on and on, but my point is, sure, resolutions are fun and can be great motivation, but go easy on yourself. Think about your personality and your lifestyle and go ahead and make some resolutions that you’re bound to keep!

— CML

Book review

48 January 2010 HMB

» SIGHTSEEING WITH LARS HOWLETT

Anticipation

Lars Howlett is the Half Moon Bay Review’s

photographer. You can reach him at

lars@hmbreview.com or twitter @HMBfoto

n When: 6:17 p.m., Oct. 22, 2009 n Where: Pillar Point, Princ-etonn Exposure: 1/125 of a second at f/6.3, ISO 200n Photographer’s Notes: While on the bluffs above Mavericks, talking to another photographer in between snapping shots of surfers rid-ing the first big swell of the season, I spotted someone paddling in, just about to return to dry land. Seeing the sun was approaching the ho-rizon, I could visualize what was about to happen so I scrambled down the cliff and crouched in the sand with a 300mm telephoto lens as the surfer began the return walk to his car. In photography the oft-quoted Seneca maxim rings true: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Much of the skill in photography lies in anticipation, both in foresee-ing what will happen as well as having the right lens and camera settings ready for the moment when isolated elements can be combined within a frame to create a compelling picture.

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