Keep Your Heart Happy
February is Heart Health Month!
from Melissa Olson, In Tune Nutrition
CoEnzyme Q10, most commonly referred to as CoQ10, is an important nutrient for muscle function. The heart is arguably the most important muscle we have! CoQ10 is needed for your muscle cells to make energy.
Our bodies manufacture CoQ10 and we also get it from several foods. It is typical for CoQ10 production to slow down with age.
If you take a statin medication, it may be important to take a CoQ10 supplement. Statin medications interfer with the body’s ability to manufacture its own CoQ10. When muscles don’t have enough CoQ10, they can struggle to make enough energy. This may result in achy muscles and sometimes cramps.
We can get CoQ10 from many food sources. Beef heart is the highest source of this nutrient, containing 3-4 times as much CoQ10 as any other food source. Beef liver is the next highest source. After that, other good sources include oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines as well as beef muscle meat. There is also a little CoQ10 in nuts and seeds, chicken, eggs, and several vegetables.
Eat as many foods as possible with this valuable nutrient and consider supplementing CoQ10 if you take a statin or are advancing in age. If you would like to know if you could benefit from a CoQ10 supplement, we are always here to help you evaluate that potential need.
Southwest Washington
Stefanie Draper BAILEYMAY’S BOUTIQUE
baileymaysboutique@gmail.com www.baileymaysboutique.com
Kim Hash NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES
805 Broadway #750, Vancouver, WA 98660
360.984.5506
khash@nwaba.org www.nwaba.org
Amanda McCallum 1ST
CHOICE ADVISORY SERVICES
PO Box 12494, Mill Creek, WA 98082
360.607.1707
amandam@choiceadvisory.com www.choiceadvisory.com
Starting Baileymay’s Boutique has been a dream come true! Named after my corgi, Bailey, the store was founded in 2021 and has become a go-to destination for women’s quality fashion. I’m proud to offer trusted brands like Hooey, Ariat, Bex and Tasha Polizzi, along with a curated selection of boutique lines. Whether you visit me at Two Rivers Farm & Outdoor in Camas, Finishing Touch in Battle Ground, or catch my mobile boutique at events, my goal is to create a memorable shopping experience. Don’t miss our annual fashion show — a community favorite! Follow along on social media for updates and style inspiration.
I recently joined the team at Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) as the Director of Philanthropy. With 25 years in the nonprofit sector, I’ve dedicated myself to causes I’m passionate about. My own sweet mother was blind from the age of seven and I was drawn to the mission of NWABA which is to empower those who are blind or vision impaired. This organization truly touches my heart, providing life-changing opportunities through sports for youth, adults and veterans across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and beyond. NWABA athletes gain self-confidence, independence, vocational skills and lifelong relationships. Want to learn more? Drop me an email!
As a Regional Account Manager for 1st CHOICE Advisory Services in Vancouver, I have the pleasure of connecting seniors in our community to the best resources for their needs. I’ve been in this role for more than 6 years and am constantly reminded of the strength and support in our community. After 20 years in corporate retail, I was thrilled to transition into senior housing. My team advisors, Christyna and Rachel, often assist clients who cannot return home from the hospital and need full-time care in a home or community. With this significant change come additional needs, and my role helps bridge those connections!
Women in Business
Sandra Knapp
PURPLE PEAR
113 S. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604
360.687.1781
sandraknapp@purplepearbody.com www.purplepearbody.com
Amanda Goff
SILVER KEYS MEDIA
Vancouver, WA
360.213.5112
amanda@silverkeysmedia.com www.silverkeysmedia.com
Diana Kirkpatrick
CENTER STAGE CLOTHIERS
1400 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
360.558.7778
centerstageclothiers@gmail.com www.centerstageclothiers.com
Purple Pear Body Therapy is a family-owned business that opened in 2012 with one focus: relaxation. Services include manicures and pedicures for men and women; skincare, including facials, microdermabrasion, brow and lash treatments; and hair-free treatments such as waxing and electrolysis permanent hair removal. Massage therapy can be customized with the addition of cupping, reflexology and reiki. Our clients leave Purple Pear rejuvenated, filled with self-confidence, relaxed and glowing with inner and outer beauty. We love our community and want to thank everyone for supporting our local small business.
My name is Amanda C. Goff, Head Visual Ninja at Silver Keys Media. I’m fortunate to work in an industry that fuels my passion, collaborating with creative entrepreneurs to help them attract their ideal clients through visual marketing. At Silver Keys Media, we specialize in unlocking each brand’s unique story and bringing it to life with compelling images and videos. Our mission is to empower business owners to stand out and connect with their audience by crafting visual narratives that resonate and inspire. Every business has a story, and we’re here to help you share yours with the world.
I’m a Vancouver-based costume designer and owner of Center Stage Clothiers LLC, a theatrical costume shop serving the Pacific Northwest since 2018. With a degree in apparel design from The Art Institute of Portland, I’ve built my career creating costumes for high school drama programs, local theaters, and film and TV productions. At Center Stage, we offer costume rentals, alterations and custom designs, specializing in period and vintage styles. My team and I are passionate about supporting the arts and helping customers find the perfect look to bring their stories to life — whether for stage, screen or themed events.
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Smooth Operator
Securing your peace of mind
By Patti Jo Brooks, Active Media
Photos by Lisa Kuhlman, Active Media
Ponderosa Garage Doors wishes you all a safe and secure holiday season! They know that fall and winter can bring their own challenges and they stand ready to assist with any garage door replacements, repairs or maintenance. Schedule your service call today to check for worn parts or potential problems. Don’t let the unexpected breakdown spoil your holidays!
“We’re here to help make sure your holidays go smoothly,” says Brock Fielding, spokesperson for Ponderosa Garage Doors. A company that views everyone as family, Ponderosa has adopted a vision “to be a leading contributor in building communities where people can wake up in a safe home experiencing peace and security.”
Yes, they sell, repair and install garage doors, but in keeping with their vision, they offer so much more. As true service professionals, they are dedicated to a client’s security and peace of mind. They respond to calls quickly, show up with a fully stocked service van, and in most cases complete the job the same day - or the very next day - doing their part to keep you safe and secure.
“What we really sell is an experience,” Brock relates. “We want to be transparent. We want to be direct with no surprises.” Reaching 900 reviews and receiving a five-star rating on Google, customers can count on this serviceminded company to get the job done right. Ponderosa’s service technicians and installers do a thorough job and evaluate the entire system, so customers can rest assured that their door is in top shape and fully operational. “From start to finish, this company has gone above and beyond expectations. I don’t know where they are finding these guys but they are seriously the best ones around.”
– Satisfied Customer Eva W. Garage door specialists for Southwestern Washington and the Portland Metro area, both residential and commercial, Ponderosa Garage Doors strives “to provide an unforgettable experience through innovative communication and service.” Ponderosa values their client’s time. “If they’re going to take the time to call us, we’re going to prioritize and take care of their time. It’s something we take pride in,” Brock acknowledges. Additionally, whatever state, emotional or otherwise, that a client is in at the time of service, Ponderosa technicians will listen, support and reassure clients to help ease their stress.
Family-owned and -operated, Ponderosa Garage Doors is built on five core values: Be Green, Address Everything, Be Nimble, Protect People, Fail Forward. For almost 30 years now, owners Ken Fielding and his wife Kris have been serving the community based on these values. Whether working with or for Ponderosa, it’s like working with your own family – they’re going to take care of you. “At the end of the day, we’re in the business to serve people,” says Brock.
Ponderosa Garage Doors is located at 12308 NE 56th St., Vancouver. Call, text or email customerservice@ ponderosagaragedoors.com. Visit ponderosagaragedoors. com for more information and special deals, or to book an appointment online anytime day or night!
