October 4, 2022
Lifestyle, Community,
PHOTO: BY LINDSAY HOFFMAN
THE MORE YOU KNOW
From performance-boosting supplements designed specifically for women to good-for-you drinks for a great cause, here are the newest products, people and places in Atlanta’s wellness and medical scene.
FACE TIME
Facial fanatics, you’re in luck. Atlanta’s newest one-stop skincare shop, Faced The Facial Studio, recently opened a second location in Morningside Village. Founded by Atlanta native Ansley Bowman, the studio takes a modern approach to luxury skincare, offering custom facials at fair prices, complete with extended weekday hours meant to work around busy schedules. According to Bowman, the new location “takes a moodier twist on the signature elements of our West Midtown location—dimmed wall sconces down our arched hallway, gray plaster sweeping the walls, retail shelves, built-in seating and sliding French doors accessing our private treatment rooms.” Clients can relax surrounded by clean lines and soft , neutral tones as they sit on plush sofas and sip complimentary water or Naturopathica tea before or after 30- and 50-minute custom routine facials and HydraFacials, completely customized for skincare needs. facedfacialstudio.com–Sabina Crisitello
PHOTO: COURTESY OF BIOLYTE
DRINK PINK
When Atlanta anesthesiologist Dr. Luther “Trey” Rollins’ wife, Jeannine, was battling breast cancer, he created Biolyte—a hydration beverage with nearly six and a half times the electrolytes and half the sugar of competitors—to help her manage severe dehydration, nausea and the other debilitating side effects of her chemotherapy. Throughout the month of October, Biolyte will be swapping its traditional packaging for new, pink bottles in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every case of Berry, Citrus, Melon and Tropical flavors sold at select retailers and via the brand’s new e-commerce site, Biolyte will donate a portion of proceeds to the American Cancer Society. drinkbiolyte.com–SC
PHOTO: COURTESY OF PRTCL
PERFORMANCE BOOST
Whether you prefer sweaty spin sessions or serene yoga classes, Atlanta-based sports nutrition line PRTCL supports your athletic performance from warmup to cooldown. “We created this company because there was a complete lack of products for women in sports nutrition, especially for older women,” says creator Donna Burke. “As a former athlete and person who owned a gym, I understood women’s needs but couldn’t find a product to fill the void.” Pre-workout, try Stamina, an all-day energy powder with 100 milligrams of caffeine and natural ingredients like B vitamins and green tea extract, then wind down with Repair, a recovery powder packed with antioxidants, all nine essential amino acids and coconut water for extra hydration. The line also includes wheybased protein powder Essential, and Support, a gluten-free immunity booster. prtclproducts.com–Abigail Woods
Dr. Valerie Pershad PHOTO: BY CARLISLE KELLAM
Dr. Edward Espinosa PHOTO: COURTESY OF WELLCOMEMD
COMBINED CARE
Buckhead Medicine, founded by Atlanta native Dr. Edward Espinosa in 2008, recently merged with concierge medical practice WellcomeMD. Joining locations in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, WellcomeMD Buckhead will provide current and new members expanded clinical offerings, including nutrition counseling, health coach consultations, functional and integrative medicine services, and DNA testing for fitness and nutrition. “WellcomeMD shares my common mission of providing exceptional medical care with an emphasis on clear and transparent communication, quality medical care, excellent customer service and a small patient-to-physician ratio,” says Espinosa, who will continue to see patients along with the practice’s newest physician, Dr. Valerie Pershad. wellcomemd.com–Laura Sitterly
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