Clever Magazine - September '09

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CLEVER!september 2009

INSIDE

5 publisher’s letter

6 interview with leslee bender from the pilates coach

9 crazy tasty: boring lunchno more

10 pastry: west by southwest

11 american beauty

12 the party girl: entertaining withthe first ladies of football

14 man up

15 just opened

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InterviewwithLesleeBenderfromThe PilatesCoach

Photographs by Matt Morning

www.clevermagazine.net

16 office space

19 just opened

20 fanny o

21 beauty advisor: the battle against gravity

22 september horoscope

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie,oy, oy ,oy!

Iwent camping with my 21-year old son lastmonth, just he and I (and the GoldenRetriever), father and son. Mitchell and I have

never been camping by ourselves before. It’s usual-ly a group activity. Mitchell, his older sister, Erika,and I usually went a few times each summer whenthey were growing up. It always gave Mom a nicebreak for the weekend. Many times the trips wouldinvolve friends. Usually for Mitchell’s birthday (inJuly) he would get to invite a four or five friendsand we would have a blast. As the kid’s got olderthe camping trips got fewer each summer. Wellthis year he wanted to make sure we got one inbefore school started up again August 24th.

We decided we would go to Tahoe for the weekendand wanted to camp at the Mt. Rose campground atthe meadows (just below the summit off highway431). It’s a small campground with only 22 camp-sites, so I drove up early on Friday morning toreserve site. I came back down to load-up the SUVand meet Mitchell at the house. It’s amazing howmuch stuff you need for sleeping outside for a coupleof nights. The campsite is at 9,000’ and sure to becold at night. Tent, sleeping bags, horseshoes, foot-ball, firewood, cooking kit, shovel, water, ice chest,grub, clothes for changing weather, dog and beer.

We pulled into the site mid-afternoon and that wouldbe the cleanest we would be for the rest of the week-end. Surveying the campsite we determined wherewe were going put the tent and then the most impor-tant thing – where to put the horseshoe pit. We set-up the campsite like the experienced campers we are,empting the SUV in the reverse order we loaded it.Tent set-up, sleeping bags rolled out, kitchen inorder, fire pit cleaned and ready for the fire when thesun went behind the ridge. Finally, the horseshoe pitready and the beer cold we got down to the businessof pitching ‘shoes. The campsite next to us had twopup-tents set up and little else. The occupants of thetents were not in camp, but two bicycle boxes laynext to the picnic table. It looked like the occupantsstopped by REI Outdoor Store and bought the gear

and came up to ride the Tahoe Rim Trail. Maybe itwas something on their bucket list.

After a couple of games of horseshoes and a couple ofbeers our neighbors pulled into camp. Two guys, intheir 40’s rolled out of their rental car. The sun behindthe ridge, Mitchell and I had started a fire like a coupleoutdoorsmen that we are – the two fellas looked cold asthey started their one burner camp stove and lookedlike they were ready to make dinner. They were coldand we had a nice pile of wood. I walked over andasked if they needed some fire wood to which one of theguys said, “Do you have some to spare Mate?”Definitely not from around here, I thought. He fol-lowed me back to our site where I introduced myselfand Mitchell. We each carried an armload back totheir camp and wished them a warm night. “Can Igive you something for that Mate?” “No worries”, I saidand rambled back over to the two T-Bones sizzling onthe fire, Gracie, the golden retriever standing guard.

The next morning the two Aussies rolled out earlyand after a breakfast of egg McMoen’s, Mitchell,Gracie and I went across the highway to hike thetrail to the Mt. Rose summit. Five and one halfmiles each way and 2,000’ of vertical climb wemade the round trip in about 4 hours. Gracie prob-ably made the hike 15 miles chasing squirrels andrunning ahead and back and forth. We were alltired as we made it back down the trail and readyfor some food, beer and grab a seat by the fire.

Later that evening as we were preparing dinner ourAussie neighbors pulled into camp and looked beatfrom a day on the trail. They started a fire with thewood we gave them and made dinner. After dinnerthey walked into our camp and brought some beerswith them. We made introductions all the way aroundand spent the next few hours talking about our lives,drinking beer and trading stories of America andAustralia. Andy and Randy were from Canberra inSouthern Australia. They were on “holiday” and work-ing their way from LA, to Yosemite, to Tahoe toDownieville to western Oregon and up to Seattle whereRandy’s wife and girls were visiting family. It was apleasant evening; we talked about everything underthe stars. Politics at home and abroad, we talked aboutthe differences in the night sky here in North Americaand the night sky downunder. It was a fine evening ofinternational relations. The fire finally down to embersand the beer bottles empty we bid each other goodnightand turned in for the evening. They rolled out the nextmorning, moving a bit slower than the first morningand off on their next leg of their journey. We settled infor some horseshoes and broke camp around noon. Ifeel pretty lucky that my boy stills want to hang outwith the old man. -Ken MoenPublisherClever! Magazine

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Our September cover feature is none-other-than Leslee Bender, the original creator of theBender Ball™ and Bender Method™. Lesleehas presented at fitness conferences through-out the world. When she’s not on the road,she’s teaching alongside an expert team at herown fitness facility, The Pilates Coach. Clevermagazine sat with Leslee and asked her abouther world of fitness. Here’s that conversation:

What’s Clever about The PilatesCoach? Why do Pilates? When taught safely with an instructor whocorrects form and only does exercises thatare appropriate for the student then therecan be incredible body transformation. Wespecialize in that.

Pilates was originally designed for dancersand those with incredible body awareness,however our society has changed and tra-ditional Pilates is not always safe for thegeneral population. When done incorrectly,there are several exercises that can injure

the back. Our instructors are educated intechnique and can help a client have bet-ter body awareness, less pain and doeverything they want better in life.

What’s your inspiration? You absolute-ly exude joy and passion when youteach. Where does that come from?I have been in the fitness industry for over 25years and hold over 15 certifications. I believeknowledge is power and I can never getenough of the latest information in health andwellness. I’ve suffered several injuries beforeand do not believe in the theory of no pain nogain, which is the old way of thinking. Italways amazes me how trainers are stillstuck in that method of teaching students andnever even bother to look at their posture andknow of injuries. I am an international speak-er and if I can inspire even a few trainers tolook and evaluate the way in which they traintheir clients I have indeed done my job. Whatkeeps me going is to see my student’s painfree and achieving their goals.

ON OUR COVERLeslee Bender from The Pilates Coach


Being world-renowned for all your work,how does that feel? Was this your dream?Yes. Unlike other trainers who thoughtthis is just something to do, I have dedi-cated my life to this work and I will neverstop believing that I can do more in my lifeto help others. You have to set goals andmake them a priority. You may not getthere as quick as you like but it is thejourney that takes you there!

When you’re on the lecture circuit,what’s your final inspiring message youalways leave the fitness instructors with? You are here for your students not your-self. It’s about getting out of your own egoand understanding your student’s needsand to pay attention to them. For one hourit is not about you but how you have takenthe path of someone in the health serviceindustry. It’s more than just performingexercises; it’s understanding the goal.

It seems like people are leaningtoward alternative ways of get-ting/staying in shape. Why do youthink this is? Is lifting-weights andrunning on a standard treadmill notdoing it for people now a days? People are seeking alternative health careand taking responsibility for their healthslowly. Running as hard as you can is onlygoing to blow out joints and knees unlessyou are training for a specific purpose, andagain if a trainer knows nothing aboutaligning your joints they are not doing theirjob, kind of like running you car when theengine light comes on. You take it in for a

diagnosis so I am not sure why we do not dothis with our bodies and look at stresslessexercise techniques. Weights are fine if youare lined up correctly but I rarely see thatdue to people are flinging them and blowout their backs or necks constantly.

People always want the quick fix sowhat are your tips for getting yourbody swimwear ready in a short peri-od of time?Well there is no quick fix but we do offernutritional cleanses that indeed will dropfat and toxins and you do indeed seeresults quickly. Most students have noidea that they are toxic and with this pro-gram you flush while taking in all the nec-essary nutrients to allow your body towork properly. But diet alone or exercisealone will not do it I can only say balanceis the key. But I recently cleansed my bodyand found out how I was inefficient in mynutrients and now I know and have seenseveral inches removed. So ask us how!!!

What is the main difference betweenPilates and Yoga? Pilates you generally are moving from posi-tion to position but yoga can be more staticdepending on the certain kind of discipline.

How long are Pilates classes and howfrequent should one attend?They can be 45-50 minutes and I think nomore than 3 times a week while adding inother forms of training such as cardio andstrength.

How important is it to have a Pilatescoach with recognized certifications?And further more, what’s the benefit ofcoming to the studio for a Pilates classas opposed to a living room session? Having a great coach makes or breaks yoursession. Unfortunately there are some real-ly bad certifications that do not teach evenbasic anatomy or even the analysis of anexercise therefore, students are gettinginjured worldwide. Every time I teach at aconference trainers always ask my why

their back hurts and yet they are turningaround and teaching exercises that theythemselves are injured from! Therefore,with such uneducated instructors out thereyou may have a less likelihood of gettinginjured at home. At least you know if some-thing bothers you and you can stop ratherthan the instructor that is only performingrather than teaching you about your bodyand its needs. I believe the industry needsto crack down on these one-day trainingsthat teach the trainers absolutely nothing!

Where do you see yourself and thesport of Pilates being in 10 years? Hopefully still teaching and inspiring thosewho are willing to learn about pain-freemovement and a functionally safer approachto Pilates training, as we are the only oneswho offer it here. I would love to still do allthe sports I participate in from water andsnow skiing and running to keep me sane!

What is the main thing you’d like toshare with the Clever readers out there? I would like to share that if you are lookingto really change your body it comes fromwithin first. It is not from a trainer beatingyou up and doing unsafe exercises, it’s youunderstanding how your body works and itsalignment. Then you can make the change tolose weight, have more energy, and all thatyou wish in yourself because once you havebeen injured it can be a long haul to comeback no matter your age. Come on over thestudio and I promise you a full body assess-ment inside and out. We will understand youand I guarantee you will see the miracleshappen here at the Pilates Coach.

The Pilates Coach460 California Ave # 200, Reno(775) 324-3224 • www.thepilatescoach.com



COMING SOONU-SWIRL®U-SWIRL®, a self-serve frozen yogurt restaurant chain, isproud to announce their opening in September at 57Damonte Ranch Pkwy, in the Southtowne CrossingShopping Center.

U-SWIRL brings a unique concept to the rising yogurt fadthat allows guests the ultimate choice in frozen yogurt.Offering self-service, more flavors and toppings, non-dairyand no sugar-added choices, free WIFI, and late hours, U-SWIRL has been deemed the superstore of frozen yogurtfranchises. U-SWIRL prides itself on providing customersmore options and healthier alternatives. As a communityanchor, U-SWIRL encourages customer lounging.

Patrons will have their choice of 16 rotating, and some sea-sonal, flavors including a variety of non-fat, no-sugar added,non-dairy, and tart selections, in addition to the classics.Guests then may compliment their choices with a selectionof more than 60 toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit andgranola. U-SWIRL creations are sold at a price per ounce.

Although U-SWIRL is an expansive 2,200 square feet, theambiance emphasizes a bright, clean and minimalistdesign, achieved in part by its inset, wall-mounted frozenyogurt dispensers. U-SWIRL will also appeal to a new gen-eration through its environmental responsibility: from itspaper containers (instead of plastic or styrofoam) to itsrecycling and conservation efforts (less food waste). For more information visit u-swirl.com or follow them on twit-ter @uswirlreno.


On the run and have absolutely, no time toprep a lunch? Try some out of the ordinaryconvenience lunches. Corn Maiden Fresh Handmade Flautas with Beef, Roasted Garlicand Adobo Sauce. They’re flaky, savory, and an easy hot lunch—just pop in the office microwave. Or try the Chicken and CashewEmpanadas with Cilantro Pesto, also by Corn Maiden.$4.99, Whole Foods Market

Watermelon and Raspberrieswith a Balsamic SyrupThe balsamic syrup adds depth and tart-ness to a pile of refreshing watermelonand berries. Try experimenting with otherfruit such as strawberries and blueberries.

Balsamic Syrup1 1/3 cups balsamic vinegar2/3 cup sugar

In a small saucepan, add vinegar andsugar and mix well. Over medium heat,let the mixture boil. Turn down the flameto a low setting and let the mixturereduce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occa-sionally.

Boring Lunch No MoreBreak out of the brown bag lunch blues by making a few changes tospice up your lunch hour.

Cherries Over RicottaGive your everyday yogurt a rest oncein a while and pack some ricottacheese smothered in cherries. Ricottadoesn’t have to be confined to pastaand is a source of calcium, zinc andvitamin A.

1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese1/3 cup canned cherry pie fillingChocolate syrup

In any reusable container of yourchoice (smaller is preferable), put inthe ricotta cheese, top with cherriesand drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Need munchables for your afternoon cravings? Add these naturally sweet and healthful trail mix ordried fruit into your lunchbox. Kopali Organics’ Organic Mix Supergood SuperfoodIt’s a mix of dried Gogi berries (looks similar to dried cranberries, but not assweet), cacao nibs, mulberries and pistachios. Kopali Organics also sellsindividual packs of dried organic mangos, pineapples, mulberries andgoldenberries. 1.8 oz, $3.99, Whole Foods Market

West by SouthwestI recently finished reading The City of Trembling Leaves by Walter Van Tilburg Clark. If youhave not read this Nevada classic, please do so! It is all about the Reno in which mygrandfather, Richard Herz, grew up. It reminded me how beautiful Reno can be, especial-ly in the fall. I have created a brunch menu I will call “West by Southwest;” it is perfect forthe crisp Northern Nevada mornings that return in September. It is also an easy menu fora large crew to enjoy after an early morning at The Great Reno Balloon Race!

Chili Cheese Strudel is one of my favorite dishesfrom childhood mornings! Both flavorful and fill-ing, it is able to feed many out of just one dish.

Chili Cheese Strudel8 oz Grated Monterey Jack Cheese1 4 oz can diced Mild Green Chilies1 16 oz container Large Curd Cottage Cheese½ Cup Melted Butter1 teaspoon Baking Powder½ Cup Flour5 Eggs, well beaten

Mix cheese, chilies, & cottage cheese. Add flour,baking powder, and melted butter to cheesemixture. Add eggs and mix well. Pour intogreased 9x9 baking dish. Bake 15 minutes at400, and then additional 25 minutes, or untilgolden brown, at 350.


I created a Tart Sage Salsa Verde to complimentand garnish the strudel. Using extra lime and sage(in comparison to other salsa verde recipes) cutsthe richness of the cheese in the strudel, as well assome of the spice.

Tart Sage Salsa Verde6 large, peeled, washed, and roughly choppedTomatillos¼ of a White Onion roughly chopped2 seeded and roughly chopped Jalapeno Peppers1 clove minced garlic½ Cup CilantroJuice of 1 Lime1 teaspoon Ground Sage½ teaspoon Ground CuminSalt and pepper to tasteOlive Oil

In a sauté pan, lightly brown the garlic in the oliveoil. Add tomatillos, onion, peppers, sage, andcumin. Cook until onions are translucent. Let mix-ture cool. Transfer to food processor or blender;add cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper. If youenjoy avocado and want a creamier version, addhalf an avocado to the mix! Enjoy atop eggs,beans, nachos…the possibilities are endless!

Black Bean Succotash is a light, healthy veg-etable side dish. It also uses all amazing end-of-summer corn!

Black Bean Succotash2 ears of raw Corn, kernels removed1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and diced2 teaspoons Tarragon Vinegar2 Tablespoons Olive OilSalt and Pepper to taste

Sautee corn kernels in 1 Tablespoon olive oiluntil lightly browned, add black beans, andheat through. Remove from heat and let cool.Add bell pepper for crunch, toss with remain-ing olive oil and tarragon vinegar. Enjoy!

For a carb boost to this West by Southwestmenu, serve with papoosas or tortillas. Forsomething sweet, you can add chocolatechips to a cinnamon coffeecake mix, and voila,you have a Mexican chocolate indulgence!

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September 2009 | 11


Football Season is here and who better to help celebrateSeptember than our very own "First Ladies" (of football that is). .

Kathy Ault (wife of Head University of Nevada FootballCoach, Chris Ault) and Heather Wilson (wife of

Associate Head Football Coach, Ken Wilson)open their entertaining arsenal to share some of

their favorite entertaining recipes! Helping allof us CLEVER girls to get through the next

three months of football...football...footballand yes, more football!

xo,The Party Girl

Hold the Line"...(recipes to feed a crowd)This is Chris Ault's 20th Season of Coaching...which meansKathy has had 33 years of Thursday night dinners with theplayers. Since 1976, every (and I mean every) Thursday ofthe football season (September - November) Kathy makesher famous floating tacos for the team!

Floating TacosLarge bag of tortilla chips 4 lbs ground round6 cans of chili beans sliced jalapenos6-8 cans of cheddar cheese soup 8-10 cups Minute ricelettuce tomatoes avacadosliced olives green onions sour cream salsa hot sauce guacamole

1. Crumble chips and put a healthy handful on eachof 8 dinner plates

2. Brown meat with garlic powder, onion powder,chili powder and salt and pepper to taste. Drainand put back into skillet.

3. Add chili beans and simmer until heated thru.4. Cook rice5. In a medium pot, heat cheddar cheese soup or a

combination of cheddar and Nacho Fiesta CheeseSoup (you can thin with a little milk)

6. Have ready bowls of lettuce,tomatoes avaca-do,sliced olives,green onions,sliced jalapenos,sour cream,salsa,hot sauce,and guacamole

To Serve:Layer meat/bean mixture on tortilla chips that arealready on dinner plates then layer rice and hot soup.Everyone can put his/her own garnishes ontacos.(Some people like to put additional cheesesoup on top of everything.)

Feeds 8 hungry football players!!

When Kathy entertains a little more of a refinedgroup than the offensive line, she whips together herShrimp Roll Ups!

Shrimp Roll-ups1-2 lbs tiny shrimp (bay) 8oz tub of cream cheese5-6 green onions 10 flour tortillas

1. Thaw and rinse shrimp. Squeeze lemon overshrimp in collander and squeeze out excessmoisture with hands

2. Mix cream cheese with a little lemon3. Finely chop green onions4. Spread cream cheese mix on tortillas leaving

about 1/4 inch open from one side. Sprinklehandful of shrimp 3/4 of the way and putsome green onions on top.

5. Sprinkle with pepper. Roll up and cut into 2inch pieces.

6. Place on pretty serving tray and serve withTiger sauce for dipping.

When the Pack's Linebackers come to Coaches housefor dinner, Heather's no fail "Boneless BBQ Pork Ribs"fills their bellies, no problem!

BBQ Boneless Pork Ribs 1 pork loin 1 bottle of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce (original) Dry rub: garlic, onion, celery, basil, salt, pepper,Montreal stea

1. Cut the pork loin length-wise (filet it) Openup the loin so you have two long halves. Cutslits half way through aprox 1 inch wide tolook like a rack of ribs.

2. Rub both sides of meat with dry rub, coverand refrigerate for aprox 6 hours. (You cancook sooner but best if it can marinade forseveral hours).

3. Cook on low on BBQ for aprox 10 minuteson each side. Baste with BBQ sauce foraprox 5 min on each side turning meat untilpork is done and sauce is caramelized.Remove from grill and cut through so youhave boneless ribs and ENJOY!

"Kick-Off!" Great starters to get the game going!Heather's favorite "football food" is quick easy andoh so good on a chilly fall day!

Rotel Dip 1 can rotel tomatoes 1 package of Velveeta cheese block 1 lb. lean ground beef browned

Add all ingredients to a crock-pot. keep stirringuntil melted together. Serve w tortilla chips.

"TOUCH DOWN!!!!" (a fabulous finale!)Quick, warm and chocolaty! Heather's favoritedessert to make any crowd go wild. ENJOY!

White Chocolate Bread Pudding6 cups of French bread cubed 1 cup of egg beaters 1 pkg of white choc. chips 1 teaspoon vanilla3/4 cup of warm water 1 can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk

1. Spray inside of crock-pot w cooking spray 2. Add bread cubes and sprinkle with white

chocolate chips 3. Mix remaining ingredients & poor over top 4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until

toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm withvanilla ice cream

Photography by GeorgeAnastassatos,Lightray Studios.www.lightraystudios.com

Kerrie Anastassatos Hon (Party Girl) is the manager of Name Droppers, 6890 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno That's me in the Wolfie costume!...the University has an exciting Season ahead and there are tons of ways you can "Back the Pack"! From tailgating to season ticket packages, show your support!

Kathy Ault Wolfie Heather Wilson

Entertaining with the First Ladies of Football!


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Test your level of testosterone and bemad about menswear by borrowingsome essentials from your guy’s dudsand putting together this pieceytrend with your own feminine frocks.

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Fresh Berry is excited to introduce ahealthy alternative meal concept to northern Nevada. The staff is well trained

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The owner Linda Addi has been in theReno area since 1978 and has always enjoyed bringing new trends to the area.Linda chose to enter the Fresh Berry family because it’s a brand that hasboth the great taste and also health benefits.

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Hi Point Coffee and CafeHi Point Coffee and Cafe is bringing a sliceof urban cafe style to the NW. Delicious,freshly baked pastries and bread, greatbreakfast and lunch sandwiches, and richcoffee in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Weserve interesting twists on breakfast andlunch, offering foods that are different,intensely flavorful and yet very healthy. Weavoid processed foods, high fructose cornsyrup and the bad fats. We serve just goodol' fashioned foods, prepared in fun andtasty ways. We welcome our customersinvolvement from participating in ourbook exchange, drawing pictures andnotes on our chalkboard tables and using

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Successful working women know that if they are at the top of their game,they’ve worked hard to get there, shattering the glass ceiling and vying to keeptheir position, with a constant progression and purpose.

For those women still climbing, the ladder has never been steeper, harder, ormore trivial and believe it or not . . . has never looked better.

This season, a workwear trend is occurring on every runway and so what bettertime than now to work-out the kinks in your “for-work” wardrobe. Althoughsuits have always been suitable for the office, work attire does not need to be asdrab and dreary as that can-be-cumbersome-like cubicle you sit in.

First, consider the idea that fashion CAN be functional. Though manual labormay not be a requirement at your job, any work for nine hours can be laborenough and so look to some classy yet comfortable options. For example, savvyworking women everywhere are sporting their smarts with this season’s bigboot trend. Worn with leggings or tights, fall’s beautiful boots are perfect forwalking, running, standing and styling your workwear.

Look to make smart investments with classic pieces such as these three essential“P’s”: pencil skirt, pinstripes and pleats. These pieces will get you started andon your way to building a high-performance working wardrobe, whether it’s apleated cropped trouser with heels or a pinstripe satin ruffle front blouse with ahigh-waisted black pencil skirt

Remember that you are a walking advertisement of success, so be presentable.Please no cleavage, no miniskirts, no ill-fits unflattering to the figure and takeoff at least one accessory before you walk out the door. . . As Coco Chanel oncesaid, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”Now, get back to work.

By Sara Siqueiros

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The StudioThe Studio aims to be more than just a yogaand massage studio, but more of a commu-nity center. At a luxurious 4,200 sq. ft. theStudio has two yoga rooms, two massagerooms, an organic juice bar and a loungearea. Members are encouraged to hang outbefore or after class.

The Studios main goal is to build a feel-ing of community. Providing a healthy,positive atmosphere that is conducive tomeeting people and relaxing, the Studioencourages professionals to utilize thehealing arts. The Studio provides an alter-native social atmosphere to the barscene.

Located just south of downtown abovethe spy shop, the Studio’s vision is to con-form yoga from its now elitist state, to amore common household practice, afford-able to everyone.

September through October the Studio isrunning a special of unlimited yoga for $40and the first one-hour of a massage for $40.On September 12th the Studio has SimritKaur and Jai Dev for an evening of Kirtan.

The Studio is located at 1085 S. Virginia St.and open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 8p.m. and Saturday 10 p.m. – 5 p.m. For moreinformation visit www.thestudioreno.comor call (775) 284-5545 or email [email protected]

Salsa of RenoSalsa Reno is a community orientedSalsa, dance instruction, and promotioncompany operated by BB Flanders.They’re known to create a scene wherepeople feel very comfortable but alsoinspired. Salsa Reno considers itself likethe Cheers family; where everyoneknows your name.

Not only do they know how to teachdance, but they know how to entertaintheir students. The instructors consider itpart of the job to make sure people leavewith a smile on their face.

During September Salsa Reno is offeringa new student discount of $5 off amonth of classes.

Studio classes take place at the StarlightDance Center Monday (Salsa on 1) 6 p.m.– 9 p.m., Tuesday (Salsa Cubana) 6 p.m. –9 p.m., Wednesday (Bachata) 6 p.m., andWednesday private lessons 7 p.m. – 10p.m. (10 week courses). For more infor-mation visit www.salsareno.com or con-tact BB at (775) 813-1143 [email protected].

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Awoman’s breasts are an indi-vidual and private affair.Despite the media attention

to topics like Wonder Bras, Implants,Breast Cancer, talking about breastscan be a sensitive subject. If you area woman, you may or may not feelgreat about your breasts. If you are aman, you may have someone in yourlife that has concerns in this area.The intention of this article is toenable you, the reader, to look atbreasts and the possibilities forimprovement in a different light.

When a woman has a BreastReduction, she gets a bonus BreastLift as well. This is one of the mostsatisfying procedures performed byPlastic Surgeons Dr. Wesley Hall andDr. Scott Wrye. They have performedover 1,000 of these procedures andare internationally published in med-ical journals for their research. Twoweeks ago today these two talentedsurgeons performed this procedureon me. The only regret I have is notdoing it sooner. My medical insur-ance covered the cost with a $400.00co-payment. My breasts now at age50 defy gravity and sit where theysat when I was 30. I no longer hidemy overly large breasts with baggyshirts and blazers. I am a petitewoman-5’2” and previously lookedoverweight despite wearing a size 6

pant. I had chronic neck and shoul-der pain, and grooves in my shoul-ders from my bra straps. Bra andbathing suit shopping was a dreadedevent. As a professional woman, itwas difficult to wear a suit that fitwell. I have felt insecure about mybody since the age of 16. Now, I wantto show the world just how good Ilook and feel! What an incrediblechange. In addition, I opted to havemy lower eyelids done and takeadvantage of the time off work toheal from both procedures.

Having a child is usually the mostgratifying experience a woman canhave, yet many women find thechanges in their body, (and in partic-ular their breasts) afterward to bethe most distressing. Womendescribe their post-partum breasts interms like, “empty balloons” or“envelopes”. Intimacy is often affect-ed by how these women feel abouttheir bodies. Having talked withmany of these patients and theirhusbands during pre-surgical consul-tations, I can tell you the emotionalpain is as real as the post-surgicalsatisfaction. Another highly reward-ing procedure these talented doctorsperform is a “Mommy Makeover”.This procedure typically includes abreast lift, implants, or both as wellas either a tummy tuck or liposuc-

tion. Some women require simply theplacement of an implant to restoretheir droopy breasts to their pre-pregnancy volume and position.Others will require a lift or both alift and the placement of an implant.

Whether the patient is looking for aBreast Reduction, a Breast Lift, orBreast Augmentation, the choice awoman makes about her desire tofeel better about her body is an indi-vidual one. Before choosing a surgeonask, “How many of these procedureshave you performed?” “How long doyou anticipate the surgery to take?””Do you have before and after pho-tos?” One of the biggest advantagesto choosing the team of Hall andWrye Plastic Surgeons is their expe-rience performing the procedure, cou-pled with their team approach to thesurgery. My surgery took them onehour, which is less than half the timeother surgeons take. I certainlyappreciate not only the results, butthe increased safety factor with ashortened exposure to general anes-thesia. It truly was, “All About Me”.

For more information, or to schedulea complimentary consultation, call775-284-8296 or visit the websitewww.hallandwrye.com.

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Breasts Can WinThe Battle Against Gravity

VIRGO (august 23 - september 22)Happy birthday, VIRGO…this is the beginning of a new look and a new attitude…try to be flexible in all yourdealings with those closest to you…September is the dawning of your need for play, romance and excitement…any contracts made now may have to renegotiated…watch your words, as they have huge impact.

LIBRA (sept. 23 - oct. 22)keep your eye on the greatergood rather than the immediateoccurrences…endings and begin-nings bring you to a fork in theroad of life…your mind createsmany brilliant ideas…be sure totake time for yourself as the needsof others can overwhelmyou…your critical eye can nowseparate fact from fiction.

SCORPIO (oct. 23 - nov. 21)simplify,simplify,simplify…doublecheck messages as they made beunclear or misinterpreted…youcan refuse to believe the messagewithout rejecting the messen-ger…your attitude toward relation-ships tends to become playful,and flirting can bring a new loveinto your life.

SAGITTARIUS (nov. 22 - dec. 21) tell the one you love what youexpect from the relation-ship…watch for impulsive state-ments…your incredible originalitywill blossom, and be reward-ed…be careful of taking sides in adispute…exercise calmness in themidst of chaos, and see therewards next month.

CAPRICORN (dec. 22 - jan. 19)unexpected events at work causeyou to reevaluate your place inlife…you may have been feelingoverwhelmed by your responsibili-ties, but wait until October tomake monumental changes…livelyand intense dreams may spill over

into your waking life…your focuswill improve at month’s end.

AQUARIUS (jan. 20 - feb. 18)watch for travel delays…eventswill expand your boundaries inregard to love and finances…thedays around the 11th may bringin people who test your ability todiscriminate between excitementand safety, ego and selfworth…try not the overwhelmpeople with your verbiage aroundthe 2nd.

PISCES (feb. 19 - march 20)let go of any partnership that isnot working in your best inter-est…old issues bubble to the top,and need to be dealtwith…romance mixed with pas-sion rules your sign thismonth…take a breath, and clearlyassess what is actually happening,not what you wish would hap-pen…a brand new chapter in yourlife.

ARIES (march 21 - april 19)your intuition is working over-time…be careful of leaping tohasty conclusions…your originalityshines when solving previouslyunsolvable problems…quick wordsmay cause a disagreeableexchange, so count to 5 beforeyou explode and regret…you learnthe meaning of “You get whatyou give” …patience.

TAURUS (april 20 - may 20)compromise rather than controlthis month…with relationships, try

not to repeat past unhappy histo-ry…sudden passion can bring anextremely sensual time…an escapefrom the realities of life may lookgood now, but this is not the timeto run from serious issues…useyour charm to win others over toyour side.

GEMINI (may 21 - june 21)this month could change thedirection of your life…change yourresponses from familiar to innova-tive…work smarter, not harder…itis difficult to have one foot in thepast and one in the future, butovercome your fears and allowyour real dreams to begin to man-ifest…a personal, profound turn-ing point

CANCER (june 22 - july 22)a unique insight or observationcould open a brand newdoor…watch out for overindul-gence of any kind around the11th…resurfacing fears requireyou to take a fresh and clear lookat love relationships…use yourability to charm and captivate inorder to bring the results youdesire.

LEO (july 23 - aug. 22)think about what changes youmust make to create the love rela-tionship you desire…a suddenfinale may make you feel as if youdon’t know what is comingnext…now is the time to put yournew plan into action…consideryour financial issues, and goahead with any ideas to manifestthe wealth you desire.

Donna DuCharme is apsychic in Reno. She offers in-office,phone and email consultations, as wellas mini readings for conventions, partiesand groups. She can be reached [email protected]


by Donna DuCharme


Clever Magazine - September '09

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