By Marc Carrel As wildfires continue to affect communities across California, people not only need to remain vigilant about the threat of flames, but also the health risks posed by wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of fine particles (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, and other harmful toxins and pollutants that can penetrate deep into the […]
‘An Essential Safety Net’: The Life Adjustment Team is here to help
Special to Playa Vista Magazine The Life Adjustment Team (LAT) was founded in 1977 by Pete Linnett in response to a critical gap in mental health care: the lack of effective discharge planning, structure, and support necessary for sustainable recovery. At the time, individuals transitioning from inpatient treatment to independent living often faced overwhelming challenges, […]
Visionary Medicine: Venice Family Clinic cares for the whole person
By Samantha Stahl Fifty-four years ago, Drs. Philip Rossman and Mayer B. Davidson started a clinic with volunteer doctors in a UCLA dental office on Lincoln Boulevard, seeing patients after the center’s business hours. The mission was simple: offer health care services for the entire person and family; an accessible model for community care. This […]
Keys to a Long Life of Quality: Malin Svensson advocates for the 50-plus demo
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Celebrity fitness trainer Malin Svensson believes everyone should have a chance at a healthy life — especially the 50-plus demographic. Growing up in Sweden, she learned that lesson at age 12, when her father turned 50. He was gifted a painting that depicted life from birth to death. An arc ascended to […]
Fitness Recovery
RVIVL brings innovative wellness services to Playa Vista By Jessica Koslow About three and a half years ago, Ken Silver and Dr. Adam Sands began taking trips to the grocery store to buy 200 pounds of ice to fill up a big plastic garden tub in the parking lot of Sands’ office. When friends they […]
Self-Care Sanctuary
The NOW Massage South Bay offers guests a place to relax and recharge By Kamala Kirk For those seeking personal time to relax and recharge, The NOW Massage’s new location in El Segundo welcomes guests into a chic and comfortable space where all of their self-care needs will be met. With additional locations in […]
Innovative Approach to Wellness
Pause Studio offers modern and holistic services to support good health By Kamala Kirk Following the success of its first two studios in Venice and West Hollywood, Pause Studio recently opened a third location at The Point shopping center to bring its innovative wellness treatments to the Westside and South Bay. Pause Studio was […]
Conscious Living
Thrive Market revolutionizes access to healthy food By Michele Robinson / Photo courtesy of Thrive Market Nick Green, co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, envisioned a better way to shop for healthy food with a platform that is completely online. With this ingenuity, Thrive Market has revolutionized how customers can access a wide range of […]
Elevating Performance and Health
Evolution Physical Therapy offers a wide range of rehabilitation and wellness services By Michele Robinson / Photos Courtesy of Evolution Physical Therapy The most striking thing about Evolution Physical Therapy is the wide range of traditional and unique services offered. Located in the heart of Playa Vista for the past 11 years, Evolution Physical Therapy […]
Difficult Conversations
Deutsch LA’s new PSA takes empathetic approach on COVID-19 vaccine Story By Kamala Kirk | Images courtesy of Deutsch LA Despite available COVID-19 vaccines, many people – especially those between the ages of 18 and 24 – are hesitant to have them for various reasons, including fear of potential reactions and side effects and personal […]