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I share John Saltas’ views of the good old days. I enjoyed the fishing ponds at Fairmont Park in the 1950s. Hell, I used to play in the old state prison by Highland High. In the ’60s—up through the ’80s—I could go fly-fishing up Big Cottonwood on a weekday and nary see a soul. Dragging State, Gravity Hill—with the good ole brown bag. It was indeed great to be alive at that time. While there was growth, of course, it wasn’t being force-fed upon us. It was just happening naturally as it should. Politics was not such a nasty word. Everyone got along. Writers like the Trib’s Dan Valentine exposed wrongdoings by politicians no matter the stripe. People actually debated over the issues of the day. Not anymore. And you know damned

well why. Why can we not have a publication that fairly presents the issues on both sides? It is just so hard to understand a Democrat these days and hear them bash Trump when $10 trillion is being totally wasted on nothing but crap. Our military is not getting the money it needs to keep up with Russia and China. America is being trashed. Ignoring our nonexistent border is stupid and dangerous, and we will pay dearly for it. The voice from the right is censured by the media, which is now almost totally controlled by the left and by Google and Amazon. So yeah, I’m mad as hell and can’t understand why anyone who claims to be an American is not outraged. The left will not debate about anything, and one has to be careful about protesting—else you are

@SLCWEEKLY called a racist or a bigot. This president and the whole cabinet are wrong on every count. Packing the court and all the unregistered people pouring in only assures them of new Democratic votes. The cost to the USA is staggering, and there is no way to recover if Joe and Kamala get their wish. We will be a socialist country, and as history has proven, we will have a dictator and the evils of communism. So there. Care to debate? See what I mean?

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A special challenge for all humanity. Sickness and death and societal upheaval, A prolonged period of agonizing evil. Masks, distancing and isolation vitriols, Lessons for pause and reflection protocols. There is life after each personal Covid crisis, With the vaccine this mindfulness must persist. A survival experience in our life, And compassion for all who suffered strife.

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All dire events in our lives require Closure, Such it is with the Coronavirus exposure. This once in a lifetime traumatic epiphany,

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Salt Lake City by way of Sparta, NJ [Note: This is Kibildis’ 35th and final COVID verse.]

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What is your latest victory? Chelsea Neider

I haven’t killed my flowers or garden yet this year. So, my latest victory is keeping all my plants alive.

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Getting a second air conditioner (window unit) so that my room is not 84 degrees at 3 a.m. Wahoo!

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I made it through all the red tape to get my SLC busking permit.

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My latest victory was to make it through an entire day without eating any chocolate.

Katharine Biele

Reading the damned directions. After a lifetime of playing bridge on the fly, I finally bought a how-to book and am “learning” the game bit by bit. This is a longstanding issue of mine as every time I ask my son for, say, technological help, he says, “Did you read the directions?”

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Finally mailed some requested Trader Joe’s chocolate bars to an Alaskan friend. With the current temps, I packed them on ice. If they don’t melt, I’ll count it as a victory.

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recently had three spinal disks fused in my neck, just in the nick of time as it coincided with me getting my second COVID-19 vaccine back in March. The surgery, called an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) was to repair severely pinched nerves in my neck thanks to some compressed disks that left my hands and arms going numb at all times. They still go numb, especially at night, as the nerves recover and figure out how to operate normally again. It’s been pretty crappy. But if I’d have been in a car wreck or rear-ended with my neck all a mess, I could have been a lot worse off. Point is, I needed the surgery, but I also need sleep. Almost every night, though, either my left side or right side goes numb, and antithetically, it hurts. Couple that with three trigger fingers that need release plus two carpal-tunnel affected wrists needing repair (the effects of 37 years of daily typing), and staying asleep for more than a couple of hours feels luxurious. On the bright

side, I’ve seen lots of Utah sunrises lately and my newly adopted habit of going for a bike ride at 7 a.m. has allowed me to meet a new batch of neighbors I never knew existed. Yeah, people work in their yards at the crack of dawn. I had no idea. Heading to bed each night, I begin to feel dread. Most people feeling relief at the end of a long day can’t wait to hit the pillow. Barring those who use crazy man Mike Lindell’s MyPillow—a scourge of citizens who should have perpetually kinked necks— most sleepers are rewarded with comfort and relaxation for their day’s efforts. I feel dread. I know it’s only a matter of time before something aches. So, I lie there and contemplate. Some people call such times “praying,” and I surely do invoke the Lord’s name here and there. I’ve never been one to pray for myself, though, so it doesn’t feel right to say, “Dear Lord. My hands hurt. Please make them not hurt. Thank you. Your humble servant, John.” That’s not to say praying isn’t a good thing. I do believe in the power of prayer. I just don’t know if whoever might be listening has the time and will to act on them. So, among other things, I don’t pray for rain. If it’s going to rain, it’s going to rain. Recently, Gov. Cox asked that we all take a moment to pray for rain during what will

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certainly be a challenging summer regarding Utah’s water resources. We will have barely enough even if we all conserve. But, praying for rain isn’t going to help except in the obtuse way that it causes us all to think more about water conservation in the first place. And that would be a good thing. So, why don’t we think about conserving water by growing less alfalfa that we to sell in huge quantities to China? In the end, all that does is export our water to China. I thought those rural Utahns were anti-Communists. Well, they are till they profit from them. I never heard it described like that until our Utah Cann Medical Cannabis convention in 2019 when a farmer from Southern Utah shared the idea with me. He said he’d rather grow a crop that Utahns can use instead of one that wastes our precious water and essentially sends it out of state. He wanted to become a cannabis grower. I don’t know if he converted his fields, but if he didn’t, I pray he finds something of more value to use our water on. Rain won’t help. That only means it’s not raining somewhere else, and people there might need it worse. What God would allow for that? How about we pray to be smart, and for fewer cows, Utah? And pray for my hands, too, OK? CW Send comments to john@cityweekly.net.

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HIT: How We Learn About Racism

C’mon, admit it. You have no idea what Critical Race Theory is, but you’re either totally for or against it. CRT is an academic concept that’s been around for more than 40 years—maybe longer than you’ve been alive. But when you think of race—and racism—do you think about Filipinos, Blacks or Hispanics and what they go through every day? Racism played out recently when someone defaced the Yum Yum Food Truck with epithets and a message to “leave our country.” This, after the truck had been systematically vandalized, with generators taken, locks broken and cooking equipment stolen. Neighbors and friends could see the problem and process it as racism, and Fox13 News reported the donations and support that resulted. It’s curious that the Legislature and state school board think recognizing a history of racism is a controversial concept when the real threat is Critical Caucasian Theory.

MISS: Water Bypassing the Utes

Donald Trump is gone but not forgotten— especially in refugee communities where sanctuary was uncertain. Utah—and specifically Salt Lake County—is home to some 60,000 refugees from countries such as Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Iraq, Vietnam, the former Soviet Union and Burma. You can learn more about the crisis and the humanity at the World Refugee Day Celebration. “We will light the night and enjoy the opportunity to reflect on our collective efforts to learn about the experiences of others and think about our actions to create a more just, inclusive and equal world,” organizers say. Make the 2021 theme “Together we heal, learn and shine” become a reality as you explore the cultures, food, stories, dance and art of the countries from which these refugees come. Special Event: Gamar Refugee Resources Ribbon Cutting and Storytelling Event, 415 E. 3900 South, Friday, June 18, 10 a.m.; Celebration: Big Cottonwood Regional Park, 4300 S. 1300 East, Saturday, June 19, 6 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3cx89rL

Juneteenth Pop-Up

Utah is celebrating Freedom Day in remembrance of the emancipation proclamation in 1863 and 1865 at a Strength in Shades X Juneteeth Utah Pop Up. There will be a POC (Power of Community) market bringing BIPOC (Black and indigenous people of color) together through community, business, food and music. To emphasize the importance of community, this year’s theme is Summer of Love. Washington Square, 451 S. State, Saturday, June 19, 3-7 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3w8yAvG

Adult Sex Ed Training

Think you know it all? Did you realize that the instances of chlamydia and gonorrhea have been increasing steadily over the past 10 years? At this Community Education Series: Sexual Education Training by Planned Parenthood, you will learn how to distinguish between STIs and STDs, how to prevent them, and what is spurring the rise in cases. Second in a three-part series, be sure to share with anyone who might be interested. Virtual, Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m., free/register. https://bit.ly/2REYkRn

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We’ve been through “America First.” and how did that work out? Is isolationism really the best way to go in a global economy? Now is a good time to check out the opposition and hear what conservative politicians believe. At How the British People Broke Free of the E.U. and Why Brexit is Great for the U.K. and the U.S., you’ll hear from the right-wing Vote Leave campaign and the Heritage Foundation about why they believe the worldwide trend toward nationalism is a good thing. “Brexit offers a powerful opportunity for a resurgent self-confident Britain on the world stage—a global leader in free trade, free markets and economic liberty—and an even stronger Special Relationship with the United States,” they claim. Is it true? Virtual, Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m., free. https://bit.ly/3ggr2BA

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For all the media attention, you’d think women have never, ever thought about running for political office in Utah. Let’s revise that: Republican women. The Deseret News, Holly Richardson, Utah Public Radio—they are all just amazed and thrilled that a group of Republican women has started the PAC Republican Women Lead. Yeah, we never thought about that— or did we? In 2011, YWCA Utah and a host of others including universities and former elected officials from major political parties started Real Women Run, “a collaborative nonpartisan initiative to empower women to participate fully in public life and civic leadership through elected political office at all levels, appointments to boards and commissions, participation in campaigns and engagement in the political system.” It has fielded both Republican and Democratic candidates for office over the years. But we know how that bi-partisan thing has been going in this country and maybe GOP women are wary of a group that includes, well, “socialists.” We also have the PAC Project Elect, seeking to field LDS women for office. So, Republican women—you do you.

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Speaking of race, how about that Lake Powell Pipeline? The Ute Indian Tribe is not happy about it, suing to make their point about unkept promises and a “decadeslong string of racially motivated schemes to deprive it of its rights and property,” according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Back in the ’50s, state and federal governments agreed to extend the project to tribal lands “in exchange for the destruction of lands and fisheries essential to the Ute way of life, state and federal governments.” Things changed and officials conveniently dismissed the agreement. The state continues to push for the pipeline because of expected growth from a water-guzzling population. The U.S. Geological Survey says the average American uses 88 gallons of water a day—Washington County residents use twice that. The Spectrum surveyed 400 Washington County residents to find that most approved of the pipeline, even though almost half knew little or nothing about it. And they really like their grass.

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The event takes place Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens (3900 N. Garden Dr., Lehi). Online ticket purchase or reservation is required, and included with standard Ashton Garden admission, or free for Thanksgiving Point members; Tea Party tickets include ticketing to the rest of the Fairy Tale Festival activities. Visit thanksgivingpoint.org for additional details, and for information about all of the other delightful experiences available at the location. (Scott Renshaw)

As Utah Foster Care notes on its website, “The pandemic has not reduced the need for foster parents in our great state.” For more than 20 years, the organization has been dedicated to finding, training and supporting families who are willing to provide homes for children in the Utah foster care system. And one of its showcase fundraising events returns in 2021, looking slightly different but still combining the chance to see amazing street art with support for this important organization. The Chalk Art Festival takes up residence in its familiar home along the streets of The Gateway (400 West 200 South) for a weekend-long exhibition of artists at work. While fewer artists have been invited to participate this year due to physical-distancing policies keeping more space between the artist locations, there will still be many opportunities to check out pieces featuring beloved popculture characters, recreations of great classic works of art, trompe l’oeil and other visual sleight-of-hand, plus much more. Additional opportunities for virtual participation—with artists creating works on their own

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As rough a year-plus as it has been for all of us, it has been a particular challenge for children, navigating the shifting realities of their school and social lives in a way that has disrupted all sense of normalcy. Parents might all be looking for ways to bring a little magic back into their young ones’ lives, and this weekend offers just such an opportunity with a fanciful celebration of the stories that have delighted children for generations. This weekend, Thanksgiving Point brings magical tales of fairies, forests and folk tales to life with its midsummer tradition of the Fairy Tale Festival. Visitors are invited to dress in costume and come for a chance to meet some of their favorite characters in real life while they explore the facilities enchanting gardens, go on adventurous quests and listen to storytelling. For an additional cost, you can even join in one of three Fairy Tale Tea Parties taking place throughout the day, hosted by the Mad Hatter and including a wide variety of snacks and drinks along with the special character interactions.

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home driveways and sidewalks—have also been added this year, available to view on Utah Foster Care’s social media networks. Artist work begins Friday, June 18, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., and continuing Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., with completed work available for viewing on Sunday, June 20 (potentially making it a fun Father’s Day activity). Also on Saturday, join special guests including Utah First Lady Abby Cox, Nathan Osmond and a visit by princesses from Wish Upon a Party. (SR)

Fertility challenges can be one of the loneliest circumstances to affect our lives—an intimate part of one’s experience that isn’t always shared with others, and when it is shared with others, can leave people not sure how best to be supportive. But as writer Myriam Steinberg discovered, opening up to the world about your story can lead not just to feeling less alone oneself, but providing a sense for others having the same experience that they aren’t alone, either. In her new book Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (In)Fertility, Steinberg chronicles her experience as a woman who, having just turned 40, decides to embark on a journey of trying to conceive a child without a partner. With the support of family and friends, she selects a sperm donor, and launches a path filled with the exultation of successful fertilization, and the despair of losing pregnancies. But while the choices required and the experiences were emotionally fraught, Steinberg opted to share those experiences, exploring the lack of a societal language for talk-

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ing about fetal loss and the accompanying grieving process. With humor and honesty, and in the unique form of a graphic novel with art by Christache Ross, Catalogue Baby becomes not just one woman’s story, but a resource and a rallying cry in support of all those whose lives have taken similar turns. Steinberg participates in a live-streamed Crowdcast event sponsored by King’s English Bookshop on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. The virtual event is free, but advance registration is required; visit kingsenglish.com for more information. (SR)

When the Utah Symphony re-launched limited-seating indoor concert performances in the fall of 2020, it was one of the earliest signs that the arts community had a chance to return to normalcy, and that the COVID19 pandemic wouldn’t last forever. While the organization continued with virtual presentations as well, there was hope in the chance to be delighted by live orchestral music. And as more and more parts of life get back to normal this summer, the Utah Symphony takes to the road to bring its musical masters throughout the state in a wide variety of open-air venues. The performances begin Tuesday, June 22 with the launch of the Summer Community Concert Series at Draper Amphitheater, with a performance of new and works and symphonic favorites. The series continues

June 24 at Taylorsville Dayzz, July 5 at West Valley’s Cultural Celebration Center, July 6 at downtown Salt Lake City’s Gallivan Center and July 7 at Thanksgiving Point’s Waterfall Amphitheater. Then, in August, the Symphony visits smaller Utah venues including Cache Valley’s American West Heritage Center (Aug. 10), Angels Landing in Kanab (Aug. 13) and the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale (Aug. 14). Of course, the centerpiece for the Symphony’s summer season remains, as it has for so many years, the Deer Valley Music Festival, which returns after last year’s absence. The Symphony pairs with music headliners including Kool & the Gang (July 9), Kristen Chenoweth (July 10), The Temptations (July 17) and Little River Band (July 30), plus several special themed concerts. Visit utahsymphony.org for full schedule and ticketing information. (SR)

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Utah Shakespeare finds the method to emerge from a crazy year into a 60th anniversary celebration. BY SCOTT RENSHAW scottr@cityweekly.net @scottrenshaw

n the spring of 2020, Utah Shakespeare artistic director Brian Vaughn had to deal with the uncertainty of a season that was off, then on again, then off again. This year, he has the pleasure to oversee not just a return to the stage, but a particularly momentous season for the nationallyhonored company. This summer marks the 60th anniversary for Utah Shakespeare, recognizing the unique vision of the late Fred C. Adams to launch an annual Shakespeare festival in the middle of the Utah desert in 1961. The 59th season, unfortunately, fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, after the company initially announced that it would be able to hold a modified season before ultimately being forced to cancel the planned productions. “It was a pretty tumultuous time, I have to be honest, as I think it was for most people in our industry,” Vaughn recalls. “There was a lot of back and forth, a lot of uncertainty. We were really pushing right up until the last minute to know what we could do. … The main reason we cancelled was recommendations from Actor’s Equity, and it just wasn’t right as far as case numbers increasing in our state. Making that call was incredibly challenging, but I think it was the right thing to do, especially looking at it on the other side of it.” While an entire year without in-person productions strained the resources

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of many performing-arts organizations, Vaughn says, “I think we weathered the storm pretty strongly. We saw an outpouring of support from a lot of our patron base and donors. … We also had great support from local and state governments, foundation support was very strong, and Southern Utah University was extremely supportive in navigating what it might look like as far as our full-time staff here. It was really a community effort.” “I think the timeline was in our favor a little bit, halting prior to everyone arriving” Vaughn adds regarding the ultimate decision to cancel the 2020 season. “Later, it might have been a little more challenging.” Things still seemed uncertain in the spring of 2021, as the traditional dates for the summer season loomed. “We really didn’t get the full go-ahead until April,” Vaughn says, “which is really wild to think about, considering it’s June right now. … We had to go through a lot of measures, in conjunction with Actor’s Equity and the other professional unions we work with, and navigating state and local guidelines. Even now, it’s a little bit of a shifting target.” One thing that was clear to Vaughn, however, was that most of the plays that were planned for the 2020 season—including the Shakespeare plays Pericles, Richard III, The Comedy of Errors and Cymbeline—would carry over to 2021. There was definitely a pragmatic component to that choice, as pre-production work on costume and set design had already begun for those shows in 2020. But for the other components of the season, Vaughn says, choices like adding the musical Ragtime and Lynn Nottage’s play Intimate Apparel came down to “a combination of us strategically thinking of what we would do for economic reasons, and titles that felt relevant, that could be conversation pieces.” While those changes made sense from an artistic standpoint, they did mean that some of the individuals originally hired to be part of Utah Shakespeare’s 2020 repertory company wouldn’t necessarily be part of the 2021 company. “We set out to try to hold on to a lot of those agreements we had

in 2020,” Vaughn says, “but the reality was that it’s a different season, and we had different directors, shows that had different demands. … We are a full rotating repertory company, which is in some ways a little bit of a dinosaur, because it’s challenging just for this reason, logistically as well as financially. Sixty actors have to do eight plays, and the demands shift for each play.” With the productions themselves set, there was still the matter of the guest experience, and what would and would not be possible under current conditions. While the “backstage tour” component familiar from previous seasons has been eliminated to reduce artist/guest interaction, most of the other elements of a Utah Shakespeare season are in place. Vaughn notes that CDC guidelines for mask usage continue to evolve; at press time, Utah Shakespeare’s indoor venues will still require masking of all patrons, while the outdoor theater will be “mask-friendly” with fully-vaccinated guests welcome to go maskless.

The outdoor Engelstad Shakespeare Theater will again host audiences for the 2021 Utah Shakespeare Festival

Those who do attend will be able to join in that celebration of the company’s 60 years, including a planned tribute to Adams, who passed away in February 2020, adding another level of tragedy to last year. But aside from any specific commemorative events, as Vaughn observes, “a lot of it is just the reality of being open is its own terrific celebration. I’ve heard from countless people who are just so excited to come back to the theater. And for these artists to get back to doing what they love, is just so invigorating.”

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The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard serves its junk in a familiar and reassuring package.

iven the upheaval of the past year, it’s only natural that, as people start to consider going back to movie theaters, they’re going to seek out the familiar. It’s not as though movie theaters weren’t already filled with the familiar before the pandemic, of course; sequels, remakes, franchise entries and other comforting formulas had been dominating the box office for decades. But in These Uncertain Times™, the appeal of the recognizable was bound to be evident—and the early successes of releases like Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella are proving the point. The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard feels like a bit of an outlier in this conversation, since the 2017 original The Hitman’s Bodyguard was hardly the kind of culture-shaping hit that screamed for further installments. It did a respectable $75 million at the North American box office, $176 million worldwide, and I wouldn’t be shocked if not one of those ticket purchases ended with the conversation, “You know what I can’t wait to see? A sequel to that movie.” But The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard offers familiarity in a much broader sense. Sure, it brings back Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce, the disgraced former bodyguard who once protected hired killer Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) while escorting him to testify at The Hague. Here he’s

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experiencing a sort of existential crisis as he contemplates life without his bodyguarding career, and attempting a vacation in Italy when Darius’ volatile wife Sonia (Salma Hayek), effectively kidnaps him, dragging him into an international threat involving a Greek tycoon (Antonio Banderas) who wants to make Europe pay for not bailing out the Greek economy. The details of the accompanying supervillain-ish plot are irrelevant, and attempting to follow the plot of The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard in any way is an exercise in masochism. The screenplay—credited to original Hitman’s Bodyguard writer Tom O’Connor and first-timers Brandon and Philip Murphy—darts from the premise that Darius has been kidnapped, to the Bryce/Darius/Sonia trio working undercover for an INTERPOL agent (Frank Grillo), to Bryce seeking out the help of his legendary ex-bodyguard stepfather (Morgan Freeman). And while it all might be comprehensible in the most literal sense, it is also all utterly beside the point. That’s because nobody is here to follow the continuing onscreen adventures of Michael Bryce and Darius Kincaid; they’re here to follow the continuing onscreen adventures of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L.

Jackson. The original film worked largely as a mismatched buddy comedy because it cashed in on the most popular iterations of the two stars’ personalities: Reynolds being acerbic and foul-mouthed á la Deadpool, and Jackson being intense and foulmouthed á la Pulp Fiction. The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard doubles down on that formula, with Hayek joining her two co-stars in what amounts to a three-way “motherfucker-saying” competition. If you’re coming to this movie to hear people who have gotten wealthy for saying “fuck” in movies continue to say “fuck” in movies, you’re going to get your money’s worth. Which is fortunate, because nearly everything else going on here is garbage. Returning director Patrick Hughes chops his action sequences into tiny incomprehensible morsels, banking mostly on the slapstick humor of throwing so much bodily harm at Bryce that the character basically turns into a human Wile E. Coyote. Banderas barely seems to be breaking a sweat as he purrs his bad-guy dialogue, saving all his energy for the Desperado reunion with Hayek that offers yet another level of “oh yeah, I’ve seen this before.” There’s almost an aggressive sense that this movie does not give a solitary shit about making sense,

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as long as it provides ample space for the principal cast members to paint vast canvases of profanity for our entertainment. Do they deliver? I suppose so. Hayek actually feels the most fully committed in conveying the sheer craziness of Sonia, while Reynolds and Jackson are professional without ever doing anything truly memorable. Then again, a movie like The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard isn’t so much about being memorable itself as about making you think about other movies that were memorable. It’s crap, but it’s reassuring crap. Right now, that feels like the right formula for getting people back into theaters. CW

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“Thank you to everyone at Utah Therapeutic Health Center for helping patients in need get their medical cannabis cards during the very beginning of shutdown and throughout the whole pandemic. Because of them, I’ve been able to become a medical cannabis patient and improve my health during the pandemic.” —@who_the_chel In the year ahead, as things return to a new normal, we hope this issue will put you in touch with providers in more than 100 categories who might assist you in living a healthier—and more fit—life. It’s an ideal way to honor those who are not here any longer. —Jerre Wroble

READERS CHOOSE THEIR BEST HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS, MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, FITNESS GUIDES AND MORE BY CAROLYN CAMPBELL, BABS DE LAY, MICHAEL SALTAS AND MEGAN WAGSTAFF

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“The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) vaccinated staff (Native and non-Native) and household members (Native and non-Native) free of charge. This is still available.” —@tinagroves

“Big shout out to Dr. Mitchell Goff for his work on my retinas. A very challenging year getting my vision back but came out the other side back to normal. Thanks!” —@sarge086

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“We’d like to thank our nurse Libby and phlebotomist Jane for their patience through the last year with changing safety protocols and for the outstanding care they delivered to our patients with smiles each day.” —@utahnaturalmedicine

“I would like to thank all the staff at the Salt Palace for my vaccinations!” —@cocopismo

Surviving it was my 93-year-old relative who has, for years, been confined to a nursing home while struggling with dementia. Everyone on her floor tested positive for the virus but all were, in fact, asymptomatic. Others—many in the prime of their lives, doing vital work—were not so lucky. As of mid-June 2021, COVID’s worldwide toll includes the loss of 3.81 million lives (600,000 in the U.S., with more than 2,300 in Utah). We dedicate this issue of Best of Utah Body and Mind to those souls we’ve lost and to those caregivers who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to provide health care and well-being to patients and clients during an incredibly challenging time. More than 2,100 City Weekly readers voted for this year’s top doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, martial arts trainers and more. In addition, we’d like to share a few shoutouts related to COVID care from City Weekly’s Instagram page (please post yours on our feed):

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Odyssey House

Best Addiction Recovery

Best Anesthesiologist

Best Cardiologist

Best Dentist

Odyssey House

Sloan Taylor, MD

James L. Orford, MBChB

Kirkland Graham, DDS

Odyssey House was founded in 1967 by Dr. Judianne Densen-Gerber, a resident psychiatrist working at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City who was dissatisfied with the practice of using methadone as the primary therapeutic intervention for heroin users. She worked with 17 ex-addicts/patients to form a peer-driven community in East Harlem. The rest is history, resulting in worldwide group residence and group therapy programs. In Utah, OH offers teen residential treatment, sober housing, adult outpatient service and a medical clinic at various locations with an amazing success rate. Graduates say it’s a tough, no BS program that changes lives for the better by helping addicts recover and live sober. (Babs De Lay) Multiple locations, OdysseyHouse.org 2. Fit to Recover 3. Ascend Recovery

A bilingual doctor who graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina and then did his residency in Ohio, Dr. Taylor basically learned how to pass gas for a living! He’s affiliated with MountainWest Surgery Center in Bountiful and with the Utah Surgical Center in West Valley City. Usually, patients don’t remember the doctor who puts them under, but Dr. Taylor is known as kind and compassionate whether you remember his face or not. One patient reported, “He’s the only anesthesiologist I’ve ever met who seems to actually enjoy interacting with patients.” (BDL) Utah Surgical Center, 3715 W. 4100 South, Ste. 100, West Valley City, 801-957-0200, UtahSurgicalCenter.com; MountainWest Surgical Center, 1551 S. Renaissance Towne Drive, Ste. 200, Bountiful, 801-383-1111, mountainwestsurgicalcenter.com 2. Mathew L. Romankowski, MD 3. Byron R. Bankhead, MD

After graduating from Harvard with a master’s in public health and then completing his MBChB (the equivalent of an MD) at U Cape Town medical school in 1993, James Orford brings more than 28 years of cardiology expertise to his patients. He’s certified to treat cardiovascular disease and practice interventional cardiology. Affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center and LDS Hospital, he’s experienced with adult congenital heart conditions. This highly rated doctor is one you can trust your heart to. (BDL) Intermountain Heart Institute Cardiology—Intermountain Medical Center, 5169 S. Cottonwood St., Ste 520, Murray, 801-507-3500, IntermountainHealthcare.org 2. Michael J. Cutler, DO 3. Bruce Kenwood, DO

Kirkland Graham is the soul of the Dental Spa in Sugar House who, with his team, created a dentistry practice that has expanded from just drills and fills to an immersive and sensory retreat. He’s created a one-stop experience for preventative, cosmetic and maintenance services to help you keep a healthy mouth. Knowing you might have to be dragged kicking and screaming to have your teeth cleaned, the spa offers facials and pedicure from estheticians first. The doc and his hygienists will then gently fit you for a nightguard or sport guard. He can improve your smile with dental bonding, porcelain veneers, crowns and teeth-whitening. (BDL) The Dental Spa, 620 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-466-6645, TheDentalSpa.com 2. Jared Theurer, DDS 3. John Miller, DDS

Best Dental Practice

Best Dermatologist

Park City Dental Spa

Christopher B. Hansen, MD

Given the dread some have of dentistry, the words “dental” and “spa” seem incongruous when used together in a sentence. Yet, this group of tooth fairies makes the experience pleasant with often astonishing outcomes. They offer cosmetic and general dentistry as well as relief from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues. Enter the office, and you’ll find a relaxing environment with soothing aromatherapy and hand-paraffin massage to eliminate your stress. They have recently added Botox/filler treatments to remove wrinkles, make lips fuller and smooth lines around the mouth and chin. Exceptional dental care is provided by James Abraham, DDS, who has been awarded Park City’s Best Dentist for years, and David Sandberg, DDS. (BDL) 1526 Ute Blvd., Ste. 212, Park City, 435-615-8500, ParkCityDentalSpa.com 2. Dental Spa 3. Avenues Dentistry

Utah’s “Doogie Howser” lookalike loves his job and makes it a point to avoid hasty decisions. He’s an expert in figuring out what makes you itch or what’s popping out all over, from acne to skin cancer. He runs the UVA-1 phototherapy program at the U of U Department of Dermatology. This form of phototherapy uses a narrow band of ultraviolet light to suppress the immune imbalance that drives inflammation in many skin diseases. This newest device penetrates deeper into skin and helps clear rashes and diseases in the dermis. His reviews from patients suffering from painful lupus and other autoimmune skin diseases are stellar. (BDL) Midvalley Health Center, 243 E. 6100 South, Murray, 801-581-2955; University Hospital, Dermatology Area E, 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-581-2955, Healthcare.utah.edu 2. Wendy Matis, MD 3. Douglas M. Woseth, MD

Best Allergist Elizabeth (Libby) A. Kelly, MD

Best Back/Spine Center

It’s great to have a Utah native and graduate resident of the University of Utah Medical Center come back after finishing an out-ofstate fellowship in Virginia. While she was in med school, her dad was stung by a wasp when they were camping in the backwoods of Canada, but she didn’t have enough training to help him. He lived. And that’s when she decided to focus on allergies in her medical studies. She has a bicoastal knowledge of allergens in different climes, and her patients love her with comments like: “She is committed to finding feasible solutions to the health challenges I face”; “I highly recommend Dr. Kelly to others who may be suffering from allergies or asthma.” If you can’t figure out why you’re always sneezing, make an appointment today for relief. (BDL) Intermountain Medical Group, 6272 S. Highland Drive, Murray, 801-8716000, IntermountainHealthCare.org 2. Robert L. Silge, MD 3. Jonathan A. Olsen, DO

There are few things worse than the debilitating pain from a back injury. That’s why we have Aspen Falls and its huge staff of chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and laser light therapists. They claim an impressive 86% success rate in treating herniated and degenerative discs and a 4% reoccurrence rate after one year. They also have specialized training in spinal misalignment, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and foot problems—and have unique experience in treating auto accident victims. They leave no stone unturned to treat back pain, including ultrasound, electric stimulation, DRX9000 and ice-heat therapy. Limp or crawl to Aspen Falls, and you’re going to feel so much better when you walk out. (BDL) 370 E. South Temple, No. 100, SLC, 801-658-9394; 912 Baxter Drive, Ste. 130, South Jordan, 801-528-6560; AspenFallsSLC.com 2. Salt Lake Chiropractic 3. Canada Chiropractic

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Best ER Physician Neil Krulewitz, DO This doctor is not just known for treating the sick and injured but for paying it forward, by teaching and sharing with residents and medical students what he knows about his specialty in both emergency medicine and surgery. His training includes advanced knowledge and skills through the U of U’s Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, and he’s a local expert in ultrasound education, research and administration. In other words, he’s able to scan beneath your skin without causing any pain. In his spare time, he probably plays the Sonodoc game (you can, too—it’s free: sonodocgame.com). He was voted by our readers to be the healer you want on your side if you are suffering a heart attack, traumatic injury or have been in a major accident. (BDL) University of Utah Health, 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-581-2121, HealthCare.utah.edu 2. Joyce V. Soprano, MD 3. Philip J. Bossart, MD

Best Family Medicine Physician Ross Brunetti, MD It’s always nice to have a home-grown boy return from advanced medical training to practice in his hometown. Brunetti graduated from Judge Memorial and the University of Utah then trained at the St. Louis University School of Medicine before serving four years on active duty in the Army Medical Corps in Louisiana. He’s won this category before, and he consistently gets rave reviews on social media sites. You might see him driving a classic muscle car, or running up Emigration Canyon, or cheering at a Ute’s game. He’s recently become a rock star of Telehealth, saving patients travel and stress during the pandemic. (BDL) Foothill Family Clinic Cottonwood Heights, 6360 S. 3000 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-365-1032, FoothillFamilyClinic.com 2. David G. Cope, MD 3. Amy de la Garza, M.D.

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Best Family Practice Clinic

Best General Surgeon

Best Home Nursing Care

Angelo Chachas, MD

Foothill Family Clinic

As a general surgeon who specializes in comprehensive care for men and women with varicose vein disorders and diseases of the breast, thyroid, digestive system, including disorders of the gallbladder, colon and abdominal walls, Dr. Chachas also sees patients with esophageal cancer. Affiliated with St. Mark’s and Lone Peak hospitals, he’s another Utah native who’s a proud U of U grad who finished his residency in Seattle. He’s an avid outdoorsman and loves fishing, biking and skiing and knows that when blood cells meet, all will be in vein. (BDL) MountainStar General Surgery, 1250 E. 3900 South, Ste. 460, SLC, 801-262-3564, MountainStarMedicalGroup.com 2. Mark R.Mawhinney, MD 3. Ellen H. Morrow, MD

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Patients say that the folks at FFC are kind and listen well. Isn’t that what everyone wants in their family medical experiences? It’s the kind of place that welcomes your newborn or your whole family. Some say they have lost their fear of doctors and even needles because of their expertise. The medical group is skilled in cardiology and heart electrical procedures, migraines, newborn care, women’s health, LGBTQ health, podiatry and family practice. Think of them as a highly rated team of experts that offer one-stop medical services for a variety of ailments. (BDL) Multiple locations in Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights and Draper, FoothillFamilyClinic.com 2. Martindale Clinic 3. Utah Natural Medicine

Holly B. Clark, MD

Best Geriatric Physician

Doctors with this expertise are schooled in diseases of the digestive system. Got too much gas? Irritable bowels? Food intolerance? Constipation/diarrhea? Unfortunately, few women choose this specialty. But Clark came to Utah as a fellow at the University of Utah Medical Center in gastroenterology. She’s especially interested in health and nutrition and the correlation between exercise, eating habits and stress management, and she takes a holistic approach to digestive health treatment. Get regular screenings to prevent colon cancer, and she will gladly blow air up your butt to make sure you catch it early because it’s so treatable! While she does accept male patients, many of her patients are women because she’s found they’re more comfortable talking to and being treated by another woman. (BDL) Multiple clinics in Park City, 435658-7400, and Heber Valley, 435-657-4400, IntermountainHealthcare.org 2. Joseph T. Merrill, MD 3. Christopher I. Maxwell, MD

This is another doctor who completed a fellowship at the University of Utah and then stayed here to open her practice. Lucky Utah because she leads an innovative primary care clinic for older patients. The Geriatric Patient-Centered Medical Home offers services from a team of caregivers including geriatric nurse practitioners, nurses, a pharmacist and a social worker, all dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, highquality, coordinated care to promote older adult health and wellness. Her patients say that she is a great listener and one said, “I don’t want to recommend her to others because she is too good of a doctor!” and another said, “She is by far the best physician I ever had.” (BDL) Madsen Health Center, 555 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 203, SLC, 801-581-2628, HealthCare.utah.edu 2. Frederick L. Gottlieb, MD 3. Cynthia Lawlor, MD

Best Gastroenterologist

Alison K. Schlisman, MD

Facing end-of-life decisions is daunting and can be overwhelming. Enhancing the quality of life during this time is the specialty of this group, bringing peace of mind to the family and top-notch care to the patient. They strive to preserve people’s dignity with medical care from specialist physicians and nurses, social workers and hospice aides while practicing an East-meets-West philosophy. Services include therapeutic touch, pet therapy, aroma therapy, massage, reiki and music therapy with a mix of in-patient medical care. The staff is versed in home medical equipment, hospicerelated medication and bereavement counseling, too. If you or someone you love needs help, these folks should be on your team to the very end. (BDL) Multiple locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden, SolsticeHC.com 2. Community Nursing Services 3. Sunrise Senior Living

Best Hospice Care Community Nursing Services These angels have been caring for our community for over 90 years! It’s Utah’s oldest nonprofit home health and hospice care agency operating virtually statewide: Logan, Brigham City, Layton, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Orem, St. George, Price and Moab. They serve regardless of one’s ability to pay thanks to their charitable care program, and they hope to create innovative primary-care clinical program for older patients. The Geriatric Patient-Centered Medical Home has an interprofessional team— geriatric nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacist and social worker—dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, coordinated care to promote older adult health and wellness. For 31 years, the nonprofit was led by Maxine Thomas, the late mother of KSL reporter Shelley Thomas. (BDL) Multiple locations, 800-486-2186, cns-cares.org 2. Solstice Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care 3. Sunrise Senior Living

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Best Hospital University of Utah Hospital The hospital opened its doors in 1965, the same year Salt Lake County General Hospital closed. This research and teaching hospital serves as a regional referral center for the surrounding states of Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and New Mexico. They offer specialties in cardiology, geriatrics, gynecology, pediatrics, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics and ophthalmology. Their most famous patient is probably Barney Clark, who received the world’s first permanently implanted artificial heart, known as the Jarvik-7. Also bringing fame to the U was Mario R. Capecchi, Ph.D., who won a 2007 Nobel Prize as a gene targeting pioneer. University Hospitals & Clinics relies on more than 1,100 board-certified physicians, 10 community clinics and several specialty centers, including the Cardiovascular Center, the Clinical Neurosciences Center, and the Utah Diabetes Center. (BDL) 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-581-2121, HealthCare.utah.edu/hospital 2. Intermountain Healthcare 3. St. Mark’s Hospital

Best Doctor of Internal Medicine Celia A. Garner, MD One of every four physicians in the U.S. is an internist, treating patients with back pain, urinary stones, gout, shingles, acute deep vein thrombosis and more. This doctor has received three rather important awards via Vitals, OnTime Doctor Award: Patients Choice (given to a particular physician who has made a difference in the lives of their patients); On-Time Doctor Award (given to doctors for timeliness of appointments) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (for physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness). She’s so popular, she’s not currently accepting new patients. (BDL) Intermountain Medical Center and LDS Hospital, 801-408-7500, IntermountainHealthCare.org 2. Daniel J. Ricks, MD 3. Douglas M. Romney, MD

Best LASIK Center John A. Moran Eye Center This is the largest eye care center in the Mountain West with 11 locations as well as several research labs that study glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. They have

a great philosophy that no person with a blinding condition, eye disease or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding and treatment. This is the go-to place for cataracts, glasses and optometry, glaucoma, LASIK, retinal diseases, eye surgery for adults and children, blocked tear ducts, lazy eye, botulinum injections and degenerative eye disorders. This University of Utah center was named after a graduate from the class of 1954 who majored in banking and finance after serving as an aerial photographic intelligence officer at Pearl Harbor. (BDL) 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, 801-581,2352, HealthCare.utah.edu 2. The Eye Institute of Utah 3. Hoopes Vision

Best Mental Health Treatment Center Odyssey House As the largest and most comprehensive addiction program in Utah, Odyssey House prides itself on treating the “whole person.” To enter the program, you must give up your drugs of choice, and you can’t use cannabis while living there. They help patients overcome barriers that they face and produce a whole-person change. Evaluation can include questions about past triggering events, mental health, medical history, family and legal issues, etc. They offer transportation to the facility and have medical staff to help with opiate and meth withdrawal, alcohol and benzo addiction—all with outstanding treatment success rates. (BDL) Multiple locations, OdysseyHouse.org 2. Valley Behavioral Health 3. Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Best Neurologist Elena James, MD This doctor helps patients with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, ALS, migraines, MS, Parkinson’s and stroke—all things associated with the brain and nervous system. After running tests and diagnosing conditions, she formulates a treatment plan that may involve medication management, special therapies and lifestyle changes. She’s known for her work with deep-brain stimulation for conditions such as hand tremors that may worsen with movement. Her treatment arsenal includes not only medication but a deep brain “pacemaker for the brain” that sends pulsations through the nervous system. As tremors get worse, she can adjust

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the unit to decrease shaking. In her personal life she understands and practices Zen and sitting meditation—good for her deep brain. (BDL) 82 S. 1100 East, Ste. 103, SLC, 801505-5370, NeuroScienceRehab.com 2. Patrice A. Duvernay, MD 3. Dorothy L. Williams, MD, Ph.D.

Best Neuropsychologist Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

A neurologist treats the physical connections from nerves and the brain to treat medical disorders. A psychologist focuses on emotions and mental health. A neuropsychologist focuses on cognitive changes resulting from central nervous system disease or injury, such as Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Goldstein is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and is clinical director of the Neurology Learning and Behavior Center, specializing in forensics, school psychology and child development. He is also a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker and musician. His two dozenplus books are both for adults (autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, etc.) and kids (Some Kids Just Can’t Sit Still!, Little Sherrie and the Anywhozz Circus) (BDL) Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, 230 S. 500 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-532-1484, SamGoldstein.com 2. Antonietta Russo, Ph.D. 3. Kelly D. Garrett, Ph.D.

Best Nurse Practitioner Margaret Grogan, FNP

Margaret Grogan built her nursing and patient care experience working in a variety of settings including home health care nursing, patient care coordination, and hospital inpatient medical/oncology nursing. Her specialties include adult medicine, health education and preventative care. She graduated with honors from the Westminster College nursing program with a master’s in Family Nursing Practice. She is often the first medical person you might see when you’re feeling under the weather, and when necessary, she will refer you to a specialist or treat you and send you home. (BDL) Millcreek Wasatch Clinic, 1160 E. 3900 South, Ste.1000, 801-262-1771, SLC, GrangerMedical.com/providers/margaret-grogan-fnp 2. Merin M. Kinikini, FNP 3. Jessica L. Arbogast, FNP

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Best OB/GYN Brooke L. Hansen, MD After completing her residency at the University of Utah, Dr. Hansen decided to remain in Utah to provide obstetrics and gynecological care. Her practice includes helping women with uncomplicated pregnancies as well as certain high-risk pregnancies, preventive health care including cervical and breast cancer prevention/screening, lifestyle counseling, and contraceptive maintenance. She helps women with their gynecological concerns at all stages of life including abnormal menstrual bleeding, vaginitis, menopause, hormone replacement needs, urinary incontinence, uterine and ovarian masses, pelvic pain and fertility. She likes to say, “I love to operate but am actually a minimalist at heart. I think of myself as a true OB-GYN generalist in that I enjoy all aspects of this field and feel that I have a knack for helping people feel comfortable in sometimes vulnerable or anxietyprovoking circumstances.” (BDL) Avenues Women’s Center, 370 Ninth Ave., Ste. 205, SLC, 801-408-6100, IntermountainHealthcare.org 2. Jason Johnson, MD 3. Hannele M. Laine, MD

Best Oncologist Anna C. Beck, MD Dr. Beck is director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She is a professor and director of the University Supportive and Palliative Care Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Beck’s areas of interest are end-of-life care, communication skills training and female cancers. As director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship, she works to broaden support for cancer patients and their caregivers throughout the spectrum of a cancer diagnosis. She is also the hospice medical director at Community Nursing Services Home Health and Hospice and medical director for Huntsman at Home, helping to improve cancer patient care. Patients report that she “pays it forward” helping patients and their caregivers through their journey. (BDL) Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Clinic 3A, Center for Breast Health, 1950 Circle of Hope, SLC, 801-587-4241; 5126 W. Daybreak Parkway, South Jordan, 801-213-4518; Healthcare.utah.edu 2. DiSean Kendall, MD 3. Erika C. Lloyd, MD

Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

Best Orthodontist

Zachary J. Zavodni, MD

John Graham is one of a few orthodontists in the United States who is also a licensed physician. He is one of Utah’s leading Invisalign providers. Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth without metal braces. Along with adults, nearly half of his teen and preteen patients benefit from Invisalign technology. Patients feel that Dr. Graham’s knowledge and expertise contribute to a detailed understanding of complex situations. (CC) 705 E. 900 South, No. 300, SLC, 801-917-4746, GrahamOrtho.com 2. Michael Richards, DDS 3. Blake Maxfield, DDS

Dr. Zavodni is a Salt Lake City native who returned here after earning his medical degree at Duke University. He specializes in the treatment of corneal disease, glaucoma and refractive surgery, including all-laser LASIK. Dr. Zavodni is very experienced in vision-correction surgery as well as the treatment of complex eye diseases such as keratoconus. Patients say that Dr. Zavodni is up on the latest treatments and also has a warm and compassionate way about him. (Carolyn Campbell) The Eye Institute, 755 E. 3900 South, SLC, 801-266-2283, TheEyeInstitute.com 2. Francis J. Wapner, MD 3. Bradley Anderson, MD

Best Optometrist Spencer D. Mortensen, OD With more than 46 years of diverse optometry experiences, Dr. Spencer Mortensen is a seasoned optometrist who cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in University of Utah Adult Services medical group. He is excellent for general eye care, but for diagnosing complex sight-related issues he is the “best of the best.” The icing on the cake is his humor, vast store of memorized poems and genuine concern for patients as individuals. (CC) 462 E. 100 South, SLC, 801-532-5176, HealthCare.utah.edu 2. Stephen Brockbank, OD 3. Brittany Capstick, OD

Best Oral Surgeon Adam McCormick, DDS, FACS After observing an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at work, Dr. McCormick loved the idea that oral surgeons both operate and administer anesthesia, interacting closely with dentists in overall patient care. He started the first oral and maxillofacial surgery program at Utah’s first dental school —Roseman University. In his true passion, private practice, he cares for patients at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah. Patients describe him as friendly, informative and professional. (CC) 2297 N. Hill Field Road, Building A, Ste. 105, Layton, 801-758-5003; 65 W. 400 North, Ste. 102, Bountiful, 801-758-5003, OMSofUtah.com 2. Dennis DeDecker, DDS 3. Judd E. Partridge, DMD

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Best Orthopedic Surgeon Daniel Gibbs, MD Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Gibbs specializes in preserving the hip, knee and shoulder. He uses nonoperative, minimally invasive, and arthroscopic techniques to improve patients’ function and return them to daily activities. He has served as a team physician for the USC football team, LA Kings and LA Dodgers, along with providing medical care for professional athletes in Chicago. Patients value his conservative treatment approach along with his experience in caring for professional athletes. (CC) Heiden Orthopedics, 6360 S. 3000 East, No. 210, SLC, 435-615-8822, HeidenOrtho.com 2. Eric Heiden, MD 3. Roy Trawick, MD

Best Osteopathic Physician Mark Peterson, DO Not to be confused with orthopedics—a specialty that focuses on joints, bones and muscles—osteopathy treats the whole person. This is because everything in the body is connected at one level or another. Mark Peterson is a sports medicine physician who uses conservative treatment to try to prevent surgery when possible. His board certifications in both family and sports medicine give him a great general knowledge of the body and understanding of sports medicine techniques that include concussion care, ultrasound guided injections and platelet-rich plasma therapy. Patients know him for being personable and especially skilled with injections. He currently helps cover Skyline High School athletics. (CC) Heiden Orthopedics, 6360 S. 3000 East, No. 210, SLC, 435-615-8822, HeidenOrtho.com 2. Rebecca Zingg, DO 3. Layne Hermansen, DO

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Best Ear, Nose & Throat Physician

Best Periodontist

Best Plastic Surgeon (Cosmetic)

Jeffrey S. Knight, DDS

Angela Keen, MD PLLC

Richard R. Orlandi, MD

The son of Dr. Melvin Knight, a pioneering periodontist in Utah and the Intermountain states, Jeff Knight completed his postdoctoral specialty training at Oregon Health Sciences. He is known as a skilled oral surgeon who is particularly proficient in providing implants. A patient describes him as “a true gentleman and everyone likes him. His prices are quite reasonable, and he gives a 10 % discount if you pay in full.” (CC) Utah Periodontal Specialists, 1955 S. 1300 East, SLC, 801-487-5807, UtahPerio.com 2. LaRissé Skene, DMD 3. Troy H. Winegar, DDS

Living and practicing in Utah since her residency began in 1995, Angela Keen has developed a “keen” attention to detail in the cosmetic surgery field. Specializing in female plastic surgery and skin care, Keen’s procedures range from head to toe and everything in between. Along with all of her education and accolades, Keen is a member of the renowned American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. (MS) 2750 E. Cottonwood Pkwy. Ste. 540, SLC, 801-278-9062, AngelaKeen.com 2. Brian Reuben, MD, 22 Plastic Surgery 3. Renato Saltz, MD

Richard Orlandi is a Salt Lake City ENT-otolaryngologist. After completing his training in 1998 as a rhinologist, he has, for more than 20 years, focused on the treatment of complex problems of the nose, sinuses and anterior skull base. A patient who considered Dr. Orlandi to be his last hope said, “Because of his skill, I had no scars, no bruising and a very quick recovery.” (CC) 50 N. Medical Drive, No. 3C120, SLC, 801-587-8368, Healthcare.utah.edu 2. Jeffrey S. Keyser, MD 3. David K. Palmer, MD, FACS

Best Pain Clinic Earth Center Acupuncture

Best Physical Therapist

Because Rebecca Conde was profoundly affected by her own personal experience with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, she ultimately shifted her focus from pursuing a naturopathic medicine doctorate program and became a certified Chinese medicine practitioner. Her medical science foundation has also greatly benefited her patients. One describes her as “a lovely mix of strength and gentleness,” then adds, “You can see wisdom in her eyes as she works with a calm focus.” (CC) 2178 S. 900 East, No. 6, SLC, 385-722-4252, EarthCenterAcupuncture.com 2.Cameron Wellness Center 3.The Albano Clinic

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Best Pediatrician Jennifer A. Cox, MD Originally from New York, Dr. Cox earned her MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and did her pediatric residency at the U of U. She’s been board certified with the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1993. Trained in lactation issues and offering consultations for mothers who are having breastfeeding problems, she is said to be pragmatic, thoughtful and kind. Known for trusting parents’ instincts and for listening to children, Dr. Cox is highly rated for being thorough, no-nonsense, personable and caring. (CC) Sunnyside Pediatrics, 24 S. 1100 East., No. 301, SLC, 801-521-2640, SunnySidePeds.com 2. Jed B. VanDenBerghe, MD 3. Roland P. Dimick, MD

The three-time winner in this category, Susan McLaughlin of Align Integration & Movement has the reputation as one of the finest physical therapists in Utah. With more than 20 years of experience, McLaughlin created Align Integration & Movement with a holistic and eclectic approach to ensure her patients don’t have to live in pain. (Michael Saltas) Align Integration & Movement, 1817 S. Main, Ste. 10, SLC, 801-859-4142, AlignForHealth.com 2. Sarah McNurlin, DPT 3. Esther Smith, DPT, cert. MPT

Best Physician Assistant Whitney Schroeder, PA-C Graduating summa cum laude from Auburn University while a member of their volleyball team, Whitney Schroeder combined her academic and athletic talents to make a powerhouse career in the orthopedic and sports medicine world. Prior to joining Heiden Orthopedics, run by former Olympic gold medalist Eric Heiden, Schroeder received her master’s in medical science from Nova Southern University in Fort Lauderdale. (MS) Heiden Orthopedics, 6360 S. 3000 East, No. 210, SLC, 435-615-8822, HeidenOrtho.com 2. Kelsey Udy, PA 3. Cynthia L. Papadopoulos, PA-C

Best Plastic Surgeon (Reconstructive) Thomas J. Oberg, MD A native of Long Island, New York, Thomas Oberg served in the Marine Corps before pursuing his medical education and career in oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Oberg’s practice includes management of facial and orbital trauma and fractures, skin cancer reconstruction surgery, tumor resection, tear drain surgery and surgery on the brow or eyelids to address impaired vision. (MS) The Eye Institute of Utah, 755 E. 3900 South, SLC, 801-363-3356, StillCanyonPlastics.com 2. Isak Goodwin, MD 3. Drake Vincent, MD

Best Podiatrist Jason Dickerson, DPM A repeat winner in this category, the people of Utah know that the first step to recovering from a foot injury is calling Dr. Dickerson of Heiden Orthopedics. An avid thrill seeker himself—Dickerson enjoys motocross, mountain biking, skiing, and other activities hard on the legs—Dickerson understands that lower leg injuries shouldn’t keep you sidelined from doing what you love. (MS) Heiden Orthopedics, 6360 S. 3000 East, No. 210, SLC, 435-615-8822, HeidenOrtho.com 2. Craig L. Larsen, DPM 3. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM

Best Psychiatrist Kamile M. Weischedel, MD The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly University Neuropsychiatric Institute or UNI) is where you’ll find Kamile Weischedel. Her scope of treatment ranges from patients with autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders. Along with her extensive education, she is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (MS) Huntsman Mental Health Institute, 501 Chipeta Way, SLC, 801-583-2500, HealthCare.Utah.edu 2. Michaela Mohr, MD 3. Nathanael W. Ridge, PA-C, Ph.D.

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Best Psychotherapist/ Counselor

Best Registered Nurse

Best Urgent Care Clinic

Libby Roulette, RN

Exodus Healthcare Urgent Care

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT

The consecutive Best Registered Nurse winner, patients know who has their best interests at heart. Roulette graduated from Yavapai College in Arizona and with her degree in nursing in 2015. Since then, her focus has ranged from long-term care and pain management to alternative mental health treatment and assisting in natural births. (MS) Utah Natural Medicine, 242 S. 400 East, No. 2609, SLC, 801-363-8824, UtahNaturalMedicine.com 2. Katrina Holmberg, RN 3. Margot Wolfer, RN

Urgent care facilities faced an unexpected and unprecedented task over the past year and a half handling the coronavirus. Added to that were the countless other everyday maladies and injuries. Among those providing outstanding urgent care during this challenging time was Exodus Healthcare. The care center is housed in a state-ofthe-art, 39,000-square-foot facility, serving those in need in Magna and neighboring communities. (MS) 3665 S. 8400 West, Magna, 801-250-9638, ExodusHealthcare.com 2. Granger Medical Clinic 3. Intermountain Healthcare Urgent Care

Specializing in individual, marriage and family counseling, Strasburg earned her professional stripes at an in-patient adult drug and alcohol treatment facility. Strasburg’s focus is energizing and inspiring people; she feels a calling to bring psychedelic medicine to people recovering from trauma, depression and anxiety. She has a deep knowledge of psilocybin, a growing treatment in the country. (MS) Sunny Strasburg Therapy, SunnyStrasburgTherapy.com 2. Caroline Pegram, LCSW 3. Parth Gandhi, Ph.D

Best Pulmonologist

Best Retirement Community

Lara L. Hardman, MD

Legacy Retirement Communities

Does your sleeping pattern or quality bog you down? You may want to pay Lara Hardman a visit. Hardman, a pulmonary disease and sleep medicine doctor, specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the respiratory system, which affects sleep. Sleep and pulmonary issues can arise at any age, and Hardman is there to ensure you and your family can rest easy at night. (MS) Intermountain Healthcare, 2000 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-464-7510, IntermountainHealthcare.org 2. Wayne M. Samuelson, MD 3. Mary Beth Scholand, MD

Those with family members in retirement villages and assisted living communities know that the need for independence and maintaining dignity are vital for residents to commit to the transition. Legacy communities prioritize those qualities with their residents. At Legacy, they find the balance between helping with daily activities and promoting independence among those in care. (MS) Multiple Locations, 801-269-0700, LegacyRetire.com 2. Summit Vista 3. Highland Cove

Best Radiologist

Best Rural Utah Medical Center

Thomas C. Winter, MD, MA From offering patient care to delivering more than 700 lectures both in the U.S. and abroad on topics ranging from obstetric sonography to ultrasoundguided biopsies, abdominal transplant organ imaging, virtual colonoscopy and related fields, Tom Winters seems to be about all things imaging, ultrasound and tomography. His work has appeared in dozens of publications and book chapters, scientific presentations, three books and has resulted in three patents. Our readers concur that Dr. Winter is the best radiologist around. (MS) University of Utah Hospital, 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-581-7553, Healthcare.utah.edu

Heber Valley Hospital Heber Valley Hospital is a full-service, 19-bed hospital in Wasatch County with high-quality wellness, diagnostic and treatment services. Now part of the Intermountain group, Heber Valley Hospital has a variety of highly skilled caregivers, advanced technology and a personal touch. Their new partnership with Intermountain improves outcomes and lowers costs. (MS) 454 E. Medical Way, Heber City, 435-654-2500, IntermountainHealthcare.org 2. Northpointe Medical Park

Best Urologist Peter A. Caputo, MD

The Caputo family is no stranger to Best of Utah awards—Peter’s younger brother, Matt, followed in the footsteps of their late father, Tony, at Caputo’s Market and Deli. Before returning to Utah to practice medicine, Peter Caputo earned his undergraduate degree at Westminster College and then completed a doctorate at Temple University in Philadelphia followed by a residency at the University of Texas in Houston and a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Along with treating patients for urologic health, Caputo serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. (MS) Granger Medical Clinic, 4252 S. Highland Drive, Holladay, 801-993-1800, GrangerMedical.com 2. Lane Childs, MD, FACS 3. Peter C. Fisher, MD

Best Women’s Health Clinic Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood has been providing patients with preventative care, birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy and abortion services, cancer screening and sexual health education for over 100 years. Utah has eight clinics and telehealth services are also available. To help ensure our community will continue to have access to this needed health care for the next 100 years, donations are welcome, and tax deductible. (Megan Wagstaff) Multiple locations, PlannedParenthood.org/planned-parenthood-utah 2. Avenues Women’s Center 3. Rocky Mountain Women’s Health Center

Best Acupuncturist/Doctor of Chinese Medicine Amanda Valenti LAc, MSTOM

Specializing in sports medicine and injury rehabilitation, acupuncturist and “healing goddess” Amanda Valenti is passionate about treating women’s health, emotional disorders, autoimmune disorders and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiology. Outside of the clinic, Valenti is an avid mountain biker, climber and snowboarder and is a certified wellness EMT. (MW) Valenti Acupuncture, 1760 S. 1100 East, Ste. 3, SLC, ValentiAcupuncture.com 2. Rebecca Conde, LAc, MAcOM 3. Melissa Zappa, LAc, MAcOM

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n April 2020, there was a terrifying period when my adopted home of New Orleans had the highest rate of per capita COVID-19 deaths in the United States. On April 4, 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported that COVID was killing residents of New Orleans at a significantly higher rate than other areas of the country. It was clear that the city’s recent Mardi Gras celebrations had been a superspreader event. Ambulance sirens blared around the clock. Several beloved friends, neighbors and co-workers fell ill. A handful did not survive. I still get a cold chill when I think back to a Sunday paper that included eight pages of obituaries. After such a devastating tide of illness and death, I remain baffled why so many are still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine. Both my adopted home of Louisiana and my home state of Utah have consistently been in the bottom of tier of states with robust COVID vaccination rates. Thanks to the recent inclusion of young people with no pre-existing conditions, Utah appears to be making some promising strides. However, a recent Deseret News article noted that recent data suggests that vaccine hesitancy is still sizable enough to prevent Utah from reaching herd immunity. Throughout the pandemic, I have often channeled the iconic Star Trek character Spock—the alien from the planet Vulcan. Vulcans are known for their impeccable logic. What would Spock do if there were a pandemic that was threatening the health of his fellow Vulcans? He’d surely consider the relevant data and ultimately trust a vaccine that had been proven safe and effective. In a tear-jerking Star Trek episode, Spock sacrifices his life telling his captain: “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” I have often asked myself if it is possible to convince the vaccine-hesitant that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is so much more than a personal decision. Are vaccine-hesitant people able to see the larger picture? An April Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll noted the most common reason Utah-based respondents gave for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine is thinking the vaccine is “not necessary.” Perhaps certain younger respondents think that if they develop COVID, it will be nothing more than a mild flu. And maybe rural respondents living

sions aimed at sharing relevant experiences related to the vaccine that help dispel fears. A measured, logical Vulcan approach to making a case for the COVID-19 vaccine is easier said than done—at least for me. I get very emotional when I think about the impossibly difficult circumstances that my sister experienced working as a nurse during the height of the pandemic at a Salt Lake City hospital. My eyes fill with tears when I think of my friends, neighbors and co-workers in New Orleans who died excruciating deaths in the early days of the pandemic. Deep down, I know that the Vulcan approach to vaccine hesitancy is the correct one. Perhaps a constructive dialogue sprinkled with indisputable information will help sway the resistant. Maybe try telling your vaccine-hesitant friend, neighbor or family member that vaccines have been used safely and effectively in the Western world since the late 1700s, when English physician Edward Jenner discovered that the cowpox virus protected individuals against smallpox. There will always be segments of the population impervious to logic. Anti-science zealots have squawked very loudly since learning the Earth was round. But most of the hesitant are not out protesting in the streets, and there’s a good chance that your family and friends can be reasoned with. It may not be your job to convince stragglers to get vaccinated. But, telling a vaccine-hesitant friend that the effects from the vaccine are minimal may make a meaningful impact. If I were to have a dialogue with a vaccine-hesitant person in my life, I would remind them that there are many people—myself included—who live with chronic diseases that put us at high risk for COVID-19 complications. If I have to take immunosuppressant medication to control my autoimmune disease, my COVID-19 vaccine may be less protective. Every person who gets vaccinated decreases the likelihood that a medically vulnerable person like me will have a severe case of COVID that could land us in the hospital, or worse. As Spock says, the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Thinking of the needs of the larger community is the most logical course of action. CW Jenny Poplar is a Salt Lake native who lives (and writes) in New Orleans. Send comments to editor@cityweekly.net

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Best Ayurveda Practitioner

Best Chiropractor

Timothy Lewis, AHC

Dr. Angie Canada of Canada Chiropractic and her team bring a unique understanding of the integrated workings of the body to the (literal) table, partly due to her 13 years as a massage therapist prior to becoming a chiropractor. Graston Technique and Kinesio tape are just a few tricks up Dr. Canada’s sleeve to help address neck pain, TMJ, chronic headaches, sports performance and more. The clinic also accepts Veterans Choice insurance and offers assistance enrolling. (MW) 1473 S. 600 East, SLC, 801-487-1010, Canada-Chiropractic.com 2. Salt Lake Chiropractic 3. The Joint Chiropractic

Founder of Wasatch Ayurveda and Yoga, Timothy Lewis brings a decade of Ayurvedic expertise to Utah, including Jyotish/Vedic astrology readings, panchakarma and wilderness retreats, natural Ayurvedic remedies, Sanskrit and yoga instruction. Current clinic offerings include Chakra Basti therapy, herbal steam tent therapy, cleansing packages, Ayurvedic consultations and more, plus donation-based Kalari and Ashtanga yoga classes. (MW) Wasatch Ayurveda and Yoga, 1967 S. 800 East, SLC, 801-687-4370, WasatchAyurvedaAndYoga.com 2. Josh Williams 3. Allison Ottley, LMT

Best Kinesiology/ Biofeedback Practitioner Shawn Postma, ND There are a lot of great reasons to visit Cameron Wellness Center and Spa (just look at this year’s Best of Utah Body and Mind winner’s list), but perhaps the most recent good reason is Dr. Postma. A certified HeartMath practitioner, Dr. Postma specializes in biofeedback for treating IBS, chronic pain, hypertension, PTSD, anxiety and depression. He is also an expert in heavy metal toxicity, Lyme disease, toxic mold syndrome and breast implant illness. (MW) Cameron Wellness Center, 1945 S. 1100 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-486-4226, CameronWellnessAndSpa.com 2. Bre Dumke, MS 3. Michael A. King, LMT

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Best Day Spa/ Wellness Center Cameron Wellness Center and Spa If your idea of integrated wellness is IV therapy, microneedling and acupuncture, you’ve come to the right place. Or perhaps bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, microdermabrasion and a massage are more your bag. Whatever blend you choose, the Cameron Wellness Center and Spa offers a variety of treatments targeted at helping you feel and look your best. Check their website for package deals and rotating monthly specials. (MW) 1945 S. 1100 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-486-4226, CameronWellnessAndSpa.com 2. The Kura Door 3. Basalt Day Spa

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Best Dietician/ Nutritionist

Best Natural Health Store

Best Hypnotherapist

Savannah Lavenstein, IIN-CHC, RYT

Greenthread Herbs

Joesephine Lawrence, CHT

When looking for a dietician or nutritionist, credentials matter. But what sets Savannah Lavenstein apart from the rest of the pack are the credentials you won’t see on a certificate, framed and hanging on the office wall. Her entire being has been an education in learning how to heal her own eating and exercise disorders, a lifelong study that allows her to reach her patients on a level not many practitioners can. Visit her at her award-winning clinic, Evergreen Healing. (MW) Evergreen Healing, 1760 S. 1100 East, No. 3, SLC, 719-510-0401, Evergreen-Healing.com 2. Corinna Coffin, MS, RD 3. Anne Dorsey

Best Herbalist Josh Williams Co-owner of Greenthread Herbs— winner of this year’s Best Natural Health Store—Josh Williams will tell you his purpose is to bring “verdant inspiration” to those searching for plant-based healing, and he finds passion in formulating custom compounds as unique as the customers who purchase them. An herbalist and educator, he is also a founding member of the Utah Tea Guild and Wasatch Herb Festival and teaches at Healing Mountain and the U of U. Schedule an online consultation to discover your herbal allies and keep an eye out for his weekly Instagram educational live streams. (MW) Greenthread Herbs, 376 E. Fourth Ave., SLC, 801-3630859, GreenthreadHerbs.com 2. Rebecca Conde 3. Bryan Lindquist

As if the Avenues weren’t cool enough already, friendly neighborhood apothecary Greenthread Herbs makes it even more desirable. Open since June 2018, it offers curated and handcrafted herbal remedies sourced from approximately 200 organic herbs from around the world. Owners Bryan Lindquist and Josh Williams (voted Best Herbalist) collectively bring nearly 25 years of expertise in formulating tinctures, teas and custom compounds. They also offer online Zoom consultations. (MW) 376 E. Fourth Ave., SLC, 801-363-0859, GreenthreadHerbs.com 2. Natural Grocers 3. Dave’s Health & Nutrition

Best Integrated Medicine Practice Utah Natural Medicine Helping locals heal holistically since 2004, Utah Natural Medicine founders—Matthew Burnett, ND, MSAc, and his wife, Rachel Burnett, ND, MSAc—seamlessly interweave evidence-based science from Western philosophy with age-old Eastern medicinal practices, pulling from a myriad of complementary treatments including TCM, acupuncture, mesotherapy, and naturopathic medicine. Experts at treating everyone from children to aging adults, this beloved clinic offers a lifetime of wellness options for the whole family. (MW) 242 S. 400 East, No. 2609, SLC, 801-363-8824, UtahNaturalMedicine.com 2. Cameron Wellness Center 3. Martindale Clinic

Certified hypnotherapist Josephine Lawrence has been utilizing integrated medicine since the age of three when she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her journey into the healing arts has led her down paths of acupuncture, herbalism, reiki and breathwork, to name a few, but she is best known in the 9th & 9th neighborhood for her understanding of the unconscious mind at her clinic Hypnoclarity. Hypnotherapy sessions are available in-person or via Zoom. (MW) 801-215-9262, HypnoclaritySLC.com 2. Jolene Shields, CHT 3. Mike Simpson, OMNI-certified

Best Massage Therapist Leslie Zaragoza, LMT SLC native Leslie Zaragoza knows a thing or two about the unique massage needs of locals who love the mountains. An avid hiker and paddleboarder herself, she’ll find all the right trigger points to relieve tension brought on from repetitive sports movement and has years of experience working on climbers and runners. You can also book appointments with Zaragoza at Ute Crossfit and The Front Climbing Club. (MW) Pure Therapeutic Bodyworks, 1549 S. 1100 East, Ste. C, SLC, 801-949-2953, book appointments via Square.Site 2. Sharla Hopkins, LMT, RYT 3. Jessa Munion, LMT

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Timothy Pickett, PA-C

Calling Evergreen Healing a weight loss clinic isn’t exactly accurate. It is, but it’s also a weight gain clinic. Most accurately, it’s a nutritional counseling and body image coaching clinic. Founder Savannah Lavenstein, IIN-CHC, RYT, and winner of this year’s Best Dietitian/ Nutritionist has a lifetime of experience dealing first-hand with eating and exercise disorders and is uniquely qualified to compassionately guide you to better health. (MW) 1760 S. 1100 East, No. 3, SLC, 719-510-0401, Evergreen-Healing.com 2. Revere Health Weight Loss and Nutrition Centers 3. SLC Med Spa CoolSculpting

Fit to Recover boot camp, founded by Ian Acker in 2015, began as a small gathering of friends running at Sugar House Park on Saturdays, supporting each other and their sobriety through exercise. Today, Acker still holds boot camp at the park when the weather is warm. Otherwise, you can drop by the west-side gym where you’ll also find fitness, endurance and yoga classes, plus nutrition education, in a welcoming atmosphere geared to helping you be your best self. (MW) 789 W. 1390 South, SLC, 801-410-8988, Fit2Recover.org 2. Seek Studio 3. F45

Founder of UtahMarijuana.org and member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Tim Pickett is a specialist when it comes to medical cannabis education and an advocate for therapeutic cannabis use. He has researched and developed dosing protocols for various conditions shown to be positively affected by medical cannabis and is a resident expert on safe and effective uses of plant-based medicine. (MW) Multiple clinic locations, 801-851-5554, UtahMarijuana.org 2. Heather Dangerfield, DNP, PMHNP 3. Jared R. Lake, MD

Best Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Todd Cameron, ND

Best Aerial Silks Classes

Winning Best of Utah Body and Mind awards for several years running, Dr. Cameron has become a household name synonymous with wellness. He offers holistic solutions for both chronic health concerns and acute illnesses, specializing in treating thyroid, adrenal and other hormonerelated disease through naturopathic and botanical medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, nutrient, neural and IV therapies and platelet rich plasma-injections in the heart of Sugar House. (MW) 1945 S. 1100 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-486-4226, CameronWellnessAndSpa.com 2. Dr. Rachel Burnett, ND 3. Dr. Brad Lester, ND, L.Ac.

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Best Psychic Cheryl Forester Looking for help deciphering the language of the tarot? Seek out fluent tarot speaker Cheryl Forester, aka Cherella, of Forester Tarot. Also an expert in numerology, astrology and palmistry, Forester’s clients rely on her for accurate forecasts and soul path readings. She offers individual and group readings, yearly forecasts and even workshops where you can tap into the tarot and become your own trusted reader. (MW) Forester Tarot, 801-797-7590, ForesterTarot.com 2. Suzanne Wagner 3. Michael Ingleby

The largest aerial and pole fitness center in Utah, Kairos Fitness offers ample room to drop, spin, invert, climb and soar to your heart’s content—plus the yoga and flexibility classes you’ll need to master splits and other stretches in silks, hoops and hammocks. Best of all, prices are surprisingly affordable compared to many other (much less fun) gym and fitness club memberships. (MW) Multiple locations, 801-393-2421, DanceKairos.com 2. Onyx Pole and Aerial Fitness Studio 3. Awaken Studios

Best Barre Fitness The Bar Method Let’s be honest: When you decide you want to get in better shape, you want to do it as quickly as possible. The Bar Method’s signature technique is a fast and efficient way to reach your fitness goals, reshaping your entire body using your own body weight and a ballet barre. Incorporating elements of Pilates and yoga, it’s a high-rep, low-impact, results-driven workout guaranteed to exercise muscles you didn’t even know you had. (MW) 1057 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-485-4227, BarMethod.com 2. Align Fitness Studio 3. Pure Barre

Best Boxing Club/ Kickboxing Rebel House What do you call boxing that combines the energy of group fitness with powerful strength training, cardio and conditioning? Rebel Riot. This no-nonsense routine lasts 10 rounds over 45 minutes where you’ll be encouraged to fight for yourself and your personal best to the very end. It’s not exactly kickboxing, but you’ll definitely get a kick (or your butt kicked) in this HIIT-inspired class at Rebel House, also voted Best Private Gym. (MW) 320 W. 200 South, SLC; 2230 S. 700 East, SLC; 801-718-7448, Rebel-House.com 2. Title Boxing 3. Ultimate Combat Training Center

Best Rock-Climbing Wall Momentum Indoor Climbing Dotted along the Wasatch Front, Momentum offers tens of thousands of total climbable feet, plus yoga classes and cardio and fitness spaces.

Since the family that belays together stays together, head to Millcreek for a dedicated kids area, a 50-foottall arch, over 100 top-rope routes, crack climbing and a massive bouldering area. Those residing farther south can take advantage of locations in Sandy and Lehi. At Momentum, there’s a route and fitness routine for everyone. (MW) Multiple locations, MomentumClimbing.com 2. The Front 3. U of U Climbing

Best Spin Classes Torrent Cycle There are two types of people in the world: those who absolutely cannot work out without the perfect song, and those who can. If you’re the former, your search for the ideal spin sesh stops here—Torrent Cycle is all about the soundtrack. Downtown and Sugar House classes feature collabs like Janet x Missy, Nicki Minaj x J Cole and Britney x Backstreet Boys. Don’t see your preferred pedal-pushing playlist? New 45-minute classes are added each week. P.S. Shoe rentals are free. (MW) Multiple locations, TorrentCycle.com 2. Rebel House 3. Mcycle Studios

Best Senior Fitness Programs Age Performance You’re never too old to get in shape. In fact, the mantra at Age Performance is, “Act your ability—not your age.” Inside, you’ll find state-of-the-art Keiser exercise equipment designed with airresistance technology to be gentle on joints or opt for new remote coaching online. Couples and family/smallgroup sessions are also available. (MW) 1291 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-467-6554, AgePerformance.com 2. SLC Strength and Conditioning 3. Life Centre Athletic Club

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Best Kids Fitness Programs Best Interval/Circuit Training Best Tai Chi/Qigong The Little Gym Seek Studio Instructor Kiddos 12 and under will find nearly boundless ways to play, learn and grow with The Little Gym’s array of gymnastics, dance and enrichment classes, plus seasonal camps for kids 3 and up. Now in its 45th year, the gym’s holistic approach expertly nurtures and combines aspects of physical activity, listening and decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership, as well as instilling a lifelong appreciation for joy through movement. (MW) 1400 S. Foothill Drive, No. 250, SLC, 801-876-5323, TheLittleGym.com 2. SLC Strength and Conditioning 3. Rise Athletic Club

Seek Studio—where functional fitness meets mindful movement—splits up their training into three categories: yoga, functional training and indoor cycling. Beginners are welcome, but instructors here—including Best of Utah Body and Mind winner Sarah Betts—excel at pushing you to your personal best with challenging workouts for all skill levels. So, if you’re bored of the same old/same old, Seek can help take you further on your fitness journey. (MW) 1790 S. 1100 East, Ste. 201, SLC, 385-355-4830, SeekStudioSLC.com 2. Rebel House 3. F45

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Best Martial Arts School

Sarah Betts

Founded by John McKean (Best of Utah Body and Mind Best Martial Arts Instructor), Combat Arts Strength & Conditioning is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu school that also offers group fitness classes. CASC specializes in Gi and NoGi jiu-jitsu, as well as jiujitsu for kids, and is open to all skill levels. Classes are free to try and the upstairs Church & State coworking area provides free wi-fi, coffee and snacks to all CASC students. (MW) 370 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-428-7612, CombatArtsSC.com 2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 3. Bernales Institute of Martial Arts

Teacher and co-founder of Seek Studio (awarded Best Interval & Circuit Training), Sarah Betts is all about mindful movement. With a master’s degree in holistic nutrition and nearly a decade of yoga instruction under her Lululemon belt bag, she knows how to take you from sun salutation to full-on sweat sesh and back down to savasana like she’s been doing it all her life. Sign up for her FLOW: Strong class and see what we mean. (MW) 1790 S. 1100 East, Ste. 201, SLC, 385-355-4830, SeekStudioSLC.com 2. Mike Barney 3. Gianna Colosimo

Best Gymnastics Training Gymnastics Training Center Becoming a gymnast is about so much more than strength and flexibility. It’s about overcoming your fears, and no one knows that better than the experienced instructors at GTC. The majority of them love training on the beam, the gymnasts’ ultimate test of both mental and physical skill. And with classes for kids as young as preschool, GTC proves it’s never too early to start building confidence and self-esteem. (MW) 1470 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-433-0801, UtahGTC.com 2. Utah Tumbling Academy 3. Elite Gymnastics

Combat Arts Strength & Conditioning

Best Martial Arts Instructor John McKean John is a 2nd degree Pedro Sauer Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with over 20 years of training and competition history. He’s also a former professional MMA fighter. John founded Combat Arts Strength & Conditioning in 2015 and has grown it into an amazing community of people who are excited to learn jiujitsu and embrace the positive impact it has on their lives. In fact, nearly every five-star Google review mentions John by name—here, you’re truly learning jiu-jitsu from the best. (MW) Combat Arts Strength & Conditioning, 370 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-428-7612, CombatArtsSC.com 2. Will Bernales 3. Logan Yuen

Scott White In 2010, Scott White founded Qigong and Tai Chi Utah. He is a certified teacher of qigong and tai chi and is certified in Tai Chi Easy™ and Tai Chi Chair. With over 25 years’ experience as a personal fitness trainer and sports trainer and health coach, White is proud to share his excitement for Tai Chi healing arts with his students and regularly teaches outdoor classes with plenty of room for social distancing. (MW) Qi Gong and Thai Chi Utah, 801-556-5964, QiGongUtah.com 2. Toni Lock, BS, EP-C, CPI, RYT200 3. Master Lu

Best Personal Trainer Erin Butler, CNT Erin Butler is a certified nutrition therapist who has also received her Level 1 certification with the Nutritional Coaching Institute as a nutrition coaching specialist and is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. As an advocate for balancing both mental and physical health, she finds passion in empowering others to find balance, define their own idea of health, and give them tools to achieve their best self. (MW) BE Nutrition & Training, Be-Nutrition.com 2. Stephen Pizza, BS, M.Ed., CSCS/ NSCA 3. Anne Casstevens, StrongFirst Elite Instructor

Best Pilates Studio Rocksteady Roll Pilates, yoga and massage all into one studio and you’ve got Holladay darling, Rocksteady. Locals rave about the Pilates classes, which encompass mat, reformer-less and burn-reformer

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Pilates in rejuvenating and invigorating 60-minute sessions designed to deliver noticeable results. As one reviewer said, “Rocksteady is a rocksolid beautiful place for movement and exploration.” (MW) 4689 Holladay Blvd., Holladay, 801-277-9166, RockSteadyBodyWorks.com 2. Movement Design Lab 3. Peak 45

Best Pole Fitness Onyx Pole and Aerial Fitness Studio

Have you ever thought, “Oops, I accidentally worked out?” Yeah, me neither. But at Onyx, that’s exactly what they offer—the “accidental workout” to help you achieve better health through fitness made fun. How fun? Think five levels of pole dancing and choreographed routines full of spins, climbs, elbow stands, fan kicks, inverts, shoulder mounts, handsprings and more, all in an inclusive atmosphere that will coax out your sassy inner pole dancer. (MW) 8385 Allen St., No. 114, Sandy, 801-652-9575, DanceSaltLake.com 2. The Salt Mine 3. La Bombe Pole Fitness

Best Private Gym Rebel House

Think all gyms are the same? Clearly you haven’t been to Rebel House. With Sugar House and downtown locations, it has quickly transformed from new kid on the block to owning the block and has a nearly cult-like following of die-hard Rebels who can’t get enough of the gym’s signature boxinginspired HIIT classes, indoor cycling and beat based yoga, aptly named Riot, Ride and Rehab, respectively. (MW) Multiple locations, 801-718-7448, Rebel-House.com 2. Fit to Recover 3. SLC Strength and Conditioning

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Best Public Recreation Center SLC Sports Complex Craving a bit of cardio followed by a cool, refreshing dip in the pool? How about a cycling class and a few spins around the ice rink? Strength training and a soak in the hot tub? SLC Sports Complex delivers the ideal mix of workout and play at prices that make it easy to come back again and again. With the outdoor pool officially open for summer, there’s no better time to find a routine you’ll love and get your pre-quarantine body back—just don’t forget the SPF. (MW) 645 S. Guardsman Way, SLC, 385-468-1925, SLCO.org/sports-complex 2. The Basin Recreation Fieldhouse 3. Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation Service Area

Best Ski/ Snowboard School Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort If you “pizza” when you’re supposed to “french fry,” you’re going to have a bad time. Luckily, the expert ski and snowboard instructors at Snowbird will keep you upright and shredding confidently in no time. With lessons for kids, youth and adults, plus private options, multi-week clinics and women’s ski camps, there’s something for everyone, regardless of age or skill level. You can’t beat learning from the best on the best snow on earth at Snowbird. (MW) 9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, 801-933-2222, Snowbird.com 2. Brighton 3. Alta

Best Community Swimming Pool Steiner Aquatic Center The annual opening of the outdoor pool at Steiner Aquatic Center, part of the SLC Sports Complex (Best Public Recreation Center winner), may as well be the unofficial kickoff to summer. Locals love loung-

ing on poolside deck chairs, soaking up the mountain sun, swimming laps and splashing in the wading area. Celebrating its 31st year this July, Steiner also features a heated indoor pool, two diving boards and a hot tub. (MW) 645 S. Guardsman Way, SLC, 385-468-1925, SLCO.org/sports-complex 2. I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center (JCC) 3. Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation Service Area

Best Water Aerobics Classes Sports Mall Dive into the weekend with a Saturday morning Aqua Zumba class, one of four low-impact water aerobics offerings at the Sports Mall in Murray. Students rave about the top-notch instructors and massive indoor/outdoor pool (covered in the winter) with views of the tennis courts. Go deeper (literally) with a W.E.T. class to focus on strength and cardio or the Wet n’ Weights class with water bells. (MW) 5445 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-261-3426, SportsMallGroup.com 2. Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation Service Area 3. Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center

Best Tennis Instruction Liberty Hills Tennis With the passing of beloved tennis coach Mike Martines in January 2020, Coach Mike’s Tennis Academy has transitioned to become Liberty Hills Tennis, LLC, with two locations: one in Liberty Park (aka Liberty HIlls) and the other on the East Bench (aka Wasatch Hills). Liberty Hills has a new hitting wall and has begun offering Saturday morning adult clinics while Wasatch Hills (located on Foothill Boulevard and 1300 South) will receive a new clubhouse and bubble this year. Both locations offer junior and adult classes, as well as private lessons. (MW) 801-583-9451, LibertyHillsTennis.com 2. Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club 3. Sports Mall

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Best Yoga Studio

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Utah’s first hot yoga studio, Salt Lake Power Yoga turns up the heat to create a one-of-a-kind yoga experience for members. Based on the foundation of Baptiste yoga, their powerful flow can help you reduce stress, lose weight, recover from injury, increase focus and much more. Regardless of your age or experience, you’ll easily find your place at Salt Lake Power Yoga. (MS) 250 E. 300 South, No. 200, SLC, 801-468-9642, SaltLakePowerYoga.com 2. Rocksteady 3. Centered City Yoga

For many Utahns, lockdowns and unease about safety standards among public places kept them away from the gym for extended periods of time. SLC Strength and Conditioning, which provided sanitizer and temperature checks to patrons, took the pandemic seriously from day one. While also providing virtual training, they are eager to host you for individual and group classes with their friendly and knowledgeable staff. (MS) 3232 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, 801-810-0373, SLCStrengthAndConditioning.com 2. Able Body and Mind 3. Fit to Recover

Best Yoga Instructor Larissa Gaul, RYT, MS After some time at a desk job, Larissa Gaul decided to trade her swivel chair for a yoga mat to become a full-time yoga instructor. Gaul emphasizes breath work to create a dynamic and fulfilling flow, ever changing her classes to fit her clients’ specific needs. She has a small candle-lit home studio or is more than happy to come to you, either at your home or online. (MS) 800-959-2497, TakeLessons.com/larissa-g 2. Dillion Chase 3. Jessa Munion

Best Yoga Teacher Training Rocksteady Rocksteady founder Jessa Munion grew up in Cameroon, Japan, Canada and China. Her world view and open-mindedness gave her the ideal foundation to begin a yoga teacher training company, adapting to the styles of students. Teachers and practitioners at Rocksteady are master “body whisperers” and aim to rejuvenate and invigorate the whole self. (MS) 4689 S. Holladay Blvd., Holladay, 801-2779166, RocksteadyBodyworks.com 2. Salt Lake Power Yoga 3. Arrichion Hot Yoga

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Best Acroyoga Classes Root to Rise

The very intimate form of yoga, known as acroyoga, combines traditional yoga with acrobatics and includes partner and group lifts. Root to Rise instructors are knowledgeable and there to assist in every step and lift and movement. Along with their acroyoga classes, they have an extensive list of other yoga, kids’ fitness and workout classes—online offerings, too. (MS) 160 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington, 801-451-5443, RootToRiseStudio.com 2. Arrichion Hot Yoga 3. Park City Yoga Adventures

Best Fitness Inspiration Dan Cooney, Torrent Cycle

Torrent Cycle’s co-founder Dan Cooney was born and raised in New York and had aspirations of becoming a lawyer and going to Yale. His life trajectory changed when he met his partner, Mike, and together they moved to Salt Lake City, bringing the Torrent Cycle experience—his true passion—to Utah. According to Cooney, an avid EDM fan, his classes are like “being front row at the Sahara Tent at Coachella.” (MS) 252 E. 300 South, SLC, 385-270-5132, TorrentCycle.com 2. Sese Ianu 3. Carrie Goodwin

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Rachelle Ballard, Terra Health Collective Rachelle Ballard is the co-founder of Terra Health Collective in Salt Lake City. Locally born, raised and educated, Ballard earned her master’s in exercise physiology and wellness coaching from the University of Utah. Her certifications in yoga instructing, personal training and life coaching allow her to create individual and personal programs for individuals seeking improved mental and physical health. (MS) 1760 S. 1100 East, No. 3, SLC, TheLittleWellnessPlace.com

Best Acupuncture Clinic Flow Acupuncture

After being recognized by City Weekly readers in 2020, the talented team at Flow Acupuncture—Melissa, Mallory and Alessandra—makes it back-to-back in 2021 as our Body and Mind Best Acupuncture Clinic. Needles and pins make many folks wary, but once you try this ancient remedy, you’ll return again for relief from pain, digestive issues, anxiety and insomnia. Each member of the team brings expertise to this practice, from sports medicine to cosmetic acupuncture, fertility and women’s health. And now, Alessandra can offer a sound bath/guided meditation acupuncture treatment. (MS) 150 S. 600 East, Ste. 2B, SLC, 385-242-0649, FlowAcupuncture.org

Best Sound Healer Heal With Leah

So, what exactly is sound healing? In short, it’s a practice that uses vibrations to relax your mind and body. Leah Klein started her sound healing process after suffering from anxiety and substance abuse issues—she found meditation and sound healing helped her out of that dark place, and she hasn’t looked back since. Sound meditation practice for Klein is a way to give back to the community and help those in need and improve the lives of her clients. It’s available for both individuals and groups. (MS) 801-657-1265, HealWithLeah.com

Best Holistic Spine Care Intermountain Spine Institute

Spinal problems are among the most painful and debilitating to plague humankind. To manage the myriad issues, Intermountain Spine Institute’s clinic offers an integrated approach to back care—starting with its rapid evaluation of back conditions, utilizing an onsite digital radiology suite and partnering with local imaging centers to provide rapid access to CT, MRI and bone scans. The institute’s team of surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, even social workers and psychologists allow for a team approach to healing. This clinic stresses providing compassion for patients, which anyone who’s endured acute spinal pain can tell you is so often missing in their treatment. (MS) TOSH Medical Tower Bldg., 5770 S. 250 East, Ste. 135, Murray, 801-314-2225, IntermountainHealthcare.org

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Best Mole Inspections

Swinyer-Woseth Dermatology

• Anatomy in Motion • Virtual Appointments • Prenatal Workshop: Birth Mechanics • Postpartum Workshop: Feel Better in Your Body

Don’t ignore your moles in Utah, a state that boasts one of the highest skin-cancer rates. At Swinyer-Woseth you can be seen for a comprehensive exam of your moles, and it’s a good idea to start when you’re young. But that’s far from all this office can offer. From acne to allergies to fungal diseases, your diagnosis and treatment are in expert hands. That is equally so for cosmetic skin care needs requiring treatments such as Botox, Juvederm or Kybella. Laser hair removal is another service offered at Swinyer-Woseth. (MS) 1548 E. 4500 South, Ste. 202, SLC, 801-266-8841, DWoseth.com

Best Mommy Makeover Saltz Plastic Surgery & Spa Victoria

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Renalto Saltz, MD, long envisioned bringing together a team of medical professionals to provide a wide range of aesthetic services, such as those needed for a “mommy makeover” (i.e., a tummy tuck; breast augmentation, lift or reduction; liposuction, etc.). From the start to the end of a patient’s journey, the Saltz method is designed to achieve a beautiful face and body. The practice is acclaimed nationally and internationally for its cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive work. (MS) 5445 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-274-9500; 1441 Ute Blvd., Ste. 140, Park City, 435-655-6612; SaltzPlasticSurgery.com

Best Wellness Under One Roof Terra Health Collective

One roof, many health-care selections. That’s what you’ll find at Terra Health Collective. From retreats to workshops and training, the team at Terra Health (formerly The Little Wellness Place), offers a new and more spacious gathering spot for yoga, acupuncture, green healing and more under the roof of blue skies and stars. (MS) 1760 S. 1100 East, No. 3, SLC, TheLittleWellnessPlace.com

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Sarah Jensen, LMT

Those suffering pain and stiffness in the jaw, face and neck from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders may be unaware of the benefit from massage. It often relieves headache, earache, clenching and difficulty in opening or closing the mouth (“lockjaw”). Sarah Jensen offers a variety of therapeutic massage including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and cranial sacral. But her TMJ sessions bring relief from jaw tightness and promote healing for those undergoing dental procedures such as root canals and extractions. (JW) 385-549-9366

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Physical Therapist

“Getting out of pain has many paths. Our work together will be a journey.”

Angela Dunn, MD

Utah’s former state epidemiologist Angela Dunn likely never dreamed of becoming a household name, but her televised updates at the governor’s pandemic press conferences were highly regarded. Not afraid to advocate for science-based efforts to contain the virus, she spoke in favor of mask mandates and social distancing and against decisions such as the state’s proposed purchase of hydroxychloroquine that some hoped might prevent or treat the virus (the FDA has since withdrawn the drug from emergency use). For her life-saving contributions, Dunn faced down anti-mask protestors waving signs outside her residence. Dunn will start a new job as the executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department in July. (JW) CW

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within—it’s harmony and balance in taco form. The braise on the pork is fantastic as well. It’s tender, full-flavored and complements all those spices perfectly. It’s tough to pick a winner on a menu of triple A goodness, but this one just might edge out the others in my book. The beef and chorizo presents another fine example of braising, and the chorizo ratchets things up with its own brand of special spiciness. The tandoori taco is perfect for those who prefer chicken on their taco; it turns out that tandoori grilled chicken and tacos get along famously. Any fan of Indian and Mexican cuisine—or just cuisine in general—will feel right at home with a big plate of tacos from Tandoori Taqueria. I don’t know what the Southern Utah X-factor is, but I have been nothing but impressed with the talent that has been coming to the Salt Lake metro area from our neighbors to the south. I’ll always make a point to check out the original locations of Curry Pizza and Tandoori Taqueria when I’m checking out Bryce Canyon or Capitol Reef, but I’m also glad I don’t have to go as far when I want some truly inventive local cooking. CW

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but unmistakably brand new. For a good example of what I’m talking about, check out the Channa a la Verarcruzana ($12) tacos. Here you’ve got a hearty mix of chickpeas and lentils, which work well with a Mexican dish like tacos that is no stranger to legumes. However, where beans may play second fiddle in traditional Mexican tacos, they’re front and center here. When spiked with Desai’s signature sauce of tomatoes, peppers and other spices, however, it becomes quite clear that legumes can definitely carry a taco. I also have to say that those buttermilk naan tortillas are killer—soft and fluffy, while keeping all those taco fillings secure. Another vegetarian option at Tandoori Taqueria is the phulkopir taco ($12), which is a take on the Bengali-inspired preparation of roast cauliflower. For my money, roast cauliflower is one of the best approaches to a vegetarian taco, and this preparation works considerably well—and it’s also not skimpy when it comes to heat. Both Mexican and Indian cuisines are fond of their chili peppers, so you can definitely expect your tacos to bite back just a tad. On the more carnivorous side of the menu, you can’t go wrong with the pozole ($12), the beef and chorizo ($12) or the tandoori ($12). The menu describes the pozole as braised pork in a “merriment of spices,” and I can’t really think of a better way to describe the vibrant flavors that are packed

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he last time an Indian fusion restaurant from the Grand Staircase area of Southern Utah decided to open shop along the Wasatch Front, we got Curry Pizza—and my culinary worldview has never been the same. As I never thought this particular bolt of lightning would strike twice, I was a bit dumbfounded to read about the new Tandoori Taqueria (3540 S. State Street, 801-590-9473, thetandooritaqueria.com) location that recently came to South Salt Lake. Yes, we downtowners can finally enjoy delicious, Indian-inspired flavors within the fluffy embrace of buttermilk naan tortillas without making the trip down to Bryce Canyon. Tandoori Taqueria first opened in Panguitch, which is where owner Ripple Desai calls home. She saw the restaurant as an opportunity to combine her Indian culinary heritage with her self-professed love of tacos. The restaurant made a name for itself as a contrast to the usual road-trip fare one might expect in the towns that border Southern Utah’s myriad state and national parks. Its consistently positive Yelp reviews were enough to earn the local eatery a spot on the Eat This, Not That list of best tacos in each state, along with a writeup for NPR. After six years of consistent growth, Desai made the 245-mile leap from Panguitch to South Salt Lake—and we’re so very glad she did. From Curry Fried Chicken to Curry Pizza, I’ve never met an Indian fusion menu that didn’t rock my socks off. I think a lot of this comes from the versatility of traditional Indian cuisine; when you have a foundational flavor palate as diverse and exciting as that of India’s immersive regional variety, it’s hard not to whip up something tasty. What I love about Tandoori Taqueria is that it stays faithful to its primary influences while creating something new in the process. Yes, this is a place that will satisfy one’s craving for both traditional Indian food and tacos, but it’s also a place to get something completely unique. The menu currently has six types of tacos that are served up in orders of two, four or six depending on how hungry you are. The menu mixes and matches traditional flavors from both Indian and Mexican arsenals, and adds tangy cabbage slaw to the mix for some complementary acid and texture. The end result is something familiar

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n June 8 at 11 a.m., for the first time, a Utah DABC store—one in Taylorsville, to be specific—offered refrigerated beer to the state’s beer lovers. This is the second most momentous change to Utah’s state-run beer procedures since doing away with 3.2 suds in 2019. Warm beer has been a top customer complaint of DABC patrons for decades, and while this unprecedented and sudden change in policy is a welcome revision, I wouldn’t expect to see refrigeration units popping up in multiple DABC stores anytime soon, as most stores are not configured to accommodate them. The new Taylorsville store is located at 4455 S. 2700 West, and I suspect the beer sales from this location will increase significantly. Now on to this week’s craft beers. Salt Flats - Rainbow Road: The brew appears a hazy color of light golden-yellow, topped by a solid finger-and-a-half of white froth that slowly fades. The aroma includes just enough peach to let you know it is there, with a slight kiss of spice almost like vanilla, which is strange for the style but isn’t bad. It is collectively quite naturalsmelling, almost like unripe peaches more than the juicy-sweet character of fruit fresh off the tree. Taking a sip, there is a bit of tartness that tastes like unripe peaches and a touch of lemony lacto. There is also an earthen component, mildly grassy, that brings out a flavor of yogurt and some cereal graininess somewhat reminiscent of wheat. As the brew warms up, a bit of sulfur is evident across the back end, but it transitions into more of the wheat grain tartness and

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a bit of earthy peach. At times, the banana component mimics sweet lactose (of which there is none), creating balance to the lemony base. This is a light-bodied brew with a moderate amount of carbonation—light, easy-drinking and a nice interpretation of the style. Overall: I really enjoyed the natural peach flavoring here that at times seemed to add its own level of tartness to the already present lemony lacto. Solid balance, with enough sweet cereal grain and banana flavor to keep this one very easy to drink. I would partake in this again. Bewilder - El Fruti Boi: Pours a medium murky golden color, but clearer than the typical milkshake beers; a nice two-finger white head sits atop, receding to full-glass lacing. Guava, melon, mango and vanilla dominate the majority of the aroma. I’d had a sample of this earlier before it had finished fermenting out, and thought that the guava had lost most of its sweetness; I guess that’s why you never make judgments on unfinished beer. The tropical fruits are nicely done, with guava, pineapple and notes of melon and peach, followed by a slight hint of grass and maybe some floral flavors from the hops. The fruits mix with the big vanilla creaminess, and that sweetness carries the beer all the way through to the end. A slight sweetness stays on the finish, but it still remains pretty dry for the style. There’s a medium, creamy mouthfeel, but while not as creamy as other milkshakes, it’s still delicious. Slight alcohol, nice carbonation and a fairly dry finish. Overall: Another winner of a beer from Bewilder. This milkshake is a little less murky and creamy than others, but it still represents the milkshake name very well. As more high-point beers emerge, you can taste the evolution that’s happening at Bewilder as they pump out these delicious IPAs. You won’t find either of these beers in DABC stores, but you will find them both cold at their individual breweries, and at various beer pubs around the valley, including Slackwater, The Bayou, Beer Bar Green Pig and Dick ‘n Dixies. As always, cheers! CW

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If you’re in the market for a destination restaurant with arboreal views and a comfy, lakeshore atmosphere, then you’ll want to check out The Lakehouse at Deer Creek (5371 S. Highway 189, Heber, 435-210-7474, thelakehousedeercreek.com). Not only will The Lakehouse offer a unique dining environment, but it’s home to Chef Tamar Stanger, a local chef whose impressive culinary career has been focused on locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal innovations. The Lakehouse at Deer Creek is officially open for lunch and dinner, though it’s a good idea to book reservations in advance; Deer Creek tends to get pretty busy during the summer.

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Marching forward with booking from the recently reopened The State Room, Deer Valley Resort will hear music once again this summer by way of The Indigo Girls, who were one of the many victims of the 2020 gap year of touring. The iconic folkrock duo released their latest album, Look Long, in May 2020, and though unable to tour it for obvious reasons, made the most of the times and did a series of weekly livestreamed concerts online which benefitted charities, and also featured song requests and Q&A sessions. Finally, though, they’re able to play their songs live and in-person as God intended, and they’ll be hitting Deer Valley Amphitheater on Aug. 14. Tickets went on local pre-sale June 3, and public pre-sale June 4, so there’s no guarantee that there will still be tix around press time, especially considering that the Nathaniel Rateliff date for Aug. 20 is already sold out. Consider that a warning to check for tickets as soon as you see this, and here’s hoping for fans that those Indigo Girl tickets are still available for all who want to go. Tickets range from $55 to $325 and are on sale now. Find them and more info by visiting thestateroompresents.com/deer-valley.

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In case you missed the Salt Lake City Busker Fest event earlier this month, you have time to catch some street performances again, albeit this time in less street than … parkway. The Jordan River Parkway, to be exact. While the Busker Fest typically brings live musicians of all sorts to the streets of SLC for pedestrians to stumble on, enjoy and maybe even tip, this event finds the street musicians wending their way out closer to the suburbs. This event in particular, probably because of its peaceful and quiet location, will highlight acoustic musicians. The featured musicians will be “nestled into the nooks and crannies” of the Jordan River Parkway, which for anyone who’s ever walked the long parkway should be an exciting and telling description for what this stroll in particular will be like. Centered around the International Peace Gardens, this special version of the Busker Fest kicks off on Thursday, June 17 at 6 p.m., and concludes at 9 p.m. The event is free to all the public, and is a great introduction to the Buskers Fest and the general busking community in SLC if you haven’t encountered them before. Follow @slcbuskerfest on Instagram to keep up with more of their summer events.

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It feels somewhat silly to be committing music picks to events that are this far out, but as I’ve noticed in the short time since shows began getting announced again, these shows sell fast. So here are some late summer Eccles Theater dates for you. On Aug. 12, Live! at the Eccles presents guitarist extraordinaire, Joe Bonamassa, an aficionado of vintage guitars and their beautiful sounds; even if he weren’t a well-known musician in his own right, he’d still be well-known as a world-class guitar collector. He’ll be backed by the likes of Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Reese Wynans (a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and former member of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble’s bands), Michael Rhodes (Of Nashville fame and Musicians Hall of Fame alike), Paulie Cerra and Lee Thornburg. That show starts at 8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $69 to $249. Following that date is Little Big Town, a country supergroup that’s been chugging along together for the last 24 years. They’ll be touring on the heels of their late 2020 album Nightfall, with support from country pop solo artist Caitlyn Smith, and stopping at the Eccles on Sept.10 and 11 for a two-night stay. Both of those shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $25 - $139 both nights. Get more info and all tickets at live-at-the-eccles.com.

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Have you had enough of big concert-date announcements? If so, too bad, because we’ve got even more. Red Butte Concert Series is back again this summer, and boy is it going to be a loud and busy summer up at the Garden. Things kick off at the end of July, with a double threat in Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, plus Lucinda Williams, on July 30. Isbell, like many, released a new album during the awful year of 2020, so for fans this is finally a time to hear the album, Reunions, played live. Williams, too, released Good Souls Better Angels in 2020, and also has a 2021 album on the horizon, which fans can probably hope to hear some songs from. Tickets for this show were on sale early, and at press time are sold out. However, the rest of the stacked slate is still available, as at press time tickets were not on sale for the later dates. It’s a diverse and varied set of artists, as usual for Red Butte, but feels a little bit more so this time around. August alone finds Drive-By Truckers with Cha Wa (August 1), Mat Kearney (Aug. 4), Travis Tritt (Aug. 6), Wilco, Sleater-Kinney and Nnamdï (Aug. 8), 38 Special (Aug. 10), Dee Dee Bridgewater and The Memphis Soulphony and Meshell Ndegeocello (Aug. 15), Galactic featuring Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, and Dumpstaphunk (Aug. 16), Watchouse (Aug. 19), Blind Boys of Alabama and North Mississippi Allstars (Aug. 22), Counting Crows (Aug. 26) and Neko Case (Aug. 29). September has a million more—we’ll save those for later because we’re out of space. Visit redbuttegarden.org/concerts for more info on when tickets launch.

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While the band MUNA has a deeply infectious pop track that I’ve loved for a while, I haven’t dug into the album it lives in—2019’s Saves The World—until recently. The catchy pop track is called “Number One Fan,” and it’s a wry selflove track where lead singer Katie Gavin rolls her eyes at any sense of doom she feels. The rest of the album is less defiant, exploring themes of heartbreak and despondency and hard-won faith that things will get better. “Pink Light” rides the tails of the untrue prophecy of the preceding track, “Never,” where after heartbreak, Gavin swears to never love again, or to sing. But sing she does on “Pink Light,” where she describes “a pink light in my apartment / it comes midmorning as a reminder / that at the right time, in the right surroundings / I will be lovely, but I can’t help thinking …” That trailed off thought is that maybe if the ex-love had stayed to see that pink light, they’d have known that loveliness too. “Pink Light” feels like the opposite of rose-colored glasses, a flushed hue that comes only after the rosy light is gone and you’re left with a certain loneliness, and the charge of singleness that is to just keep loving yourself anyways. The rest of the album contains these same kinds of deep emotional dives, plus big, beautiful pop production that references everything from early Avril Lavigne emo-ness to late 20-teens EDM. Find it wherever you stream.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Aries playwright Tennessee Williams was honest about the trickery he engaged in as he composed his entertaining masterpieces. “I don’t want realism,” he exclaimed. “I want magic! Yes, yes, magic! I try to give that to people.” I fully support you, Aries, if you would like to make that your goal in the next three weeks. In my astrological opinion, you and the people in your life have more than a mild need for magic. Your ability to thrive depends on you all getting big doses of magic. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On my wall is a poster that says, “Avoid the Tragic Magic Triad: taking things too personally, taking things too seriously and taking things too literally.” This advice doesn’t refer to important matters, like my health or my ongoing fight against our culture’s bigotry. I take those issues very personally, seriously and literally. Rather the motto refers to trivial and transitory issues, like the new dent made in my car by a hit-and-run driver in the Whole Foods parking lot, or the bad review of my book on Amazon.com, or the $18 that a certain Etsy seller cheated me out of or the joke about the size of my nose that some supposed friend made on Twitter. According to my reading of astrological omens, Taurus, you would benefit right now from meditating on things like these that you take too seriously, personally and literally. Here’s Don Miguel Ruiz: “There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.”

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) “I can barely conceive of a type of beauty in which there is no melancholy,” wrote poet Charles Baudelaire. What?! That makes no sense. I’m aware of millions of beautiful things that aren’t tinctured with melancholy. California’s Mount Shasta in the late spring twilight, for example. New York City’s Guggenheim Museum, a gorgeous gleaming building designed by genius architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Marmore waterfalls in central Italy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Leo-born P. L. Travers wrote the children’s books about Mary The gardens of painter Claude Monet in Normandy, France. David Poppins, a nanny with magical powers. She was thoroughly Byrne’s gloriously hopeful website, ReasonsToBeCheerful.world. familiar with folklore, ancient myths and the occult. The charac- I mention this, Aquarius, because I expect life to bring you a flood ter of Mary Poppins, Travers said, was a version of the Mother of non-melancholic beauty in the coming days. Take advantage of Goddess. But in her writing process, she drew inspiration mainly this grace to replenish your trust in life. from what she thought of as the vast dark nothingness. She wrote, “I’ve become convinced that the great treasure to pos- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) sess is the unknown.” To generate her tales, she listened to Piscean author César Aira praises the value of escaping one’s memosilence and emptiness. I recommend you emulate her approach ries. He writes, “Forgetting is like a great alchemy free of secrets, transforming everything to the present.” I’d love to see you enjoy as you create the next chapter of your life story. alchemy like that in the coming weeks, dear Pisces. It’s a favorable time to lose at least some of the inhibitions and limitations you think VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo poet Melissa Broder writes, “Romantic obsession is my you have to accept because of what happened in the past. As Aira first language. I live in a world of fantasies, infatuations and says, forgetting “makes our lives into a visible and tangible thing we love poems.” I wouldn’t normally authorize you to share her hold in our hands, with no folds left hidden in the past.”

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “I remember wishing I could be boiled like water and made pure again,” writes poet Jeffrey McDaniel. Judging from the current astrological omens, Gemini, I think you could be made reasonably pure again without having to endure an ordeal like being boiled like water. Do you have ideas about how to proceed? Here are mine: 1. Spend 15 minutes alone. With your eyes closed, sitting in a comfortable chair, forgive everyone who has hurt you. Do the best you can. Perfection isn’t necessary. 2. Spend another 15 minutes alone, same deal. Forgive yourself of everything you’ve done that you think of as errors. Perfection isn’t required. 3. Spend another 15 minutes alone. Imagine what it would be like to unconditionally love yourself exactly as you are. 4. Spend another 15 minutes alone. Remember 10 amazing moments that you enjoyed between ages 5 and 13.

perspective, but I will now. The astrological omens suggest you have something important to learn from being more enamored and adoring than usual. If you say yes to the deluge of yearning, you’ll gain access to a type of power that will prove very useful to you in the coming months.

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What’s the No. 1 place to visit in our capitol city? Temple Square, of course, which has been closed for major renovations since Dec. 29, 2019. Visitsaltlake.com reports that between 3 million and 5 million people annually flock to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake—more visitors than to all of Utah’s “Big Five” national parks combined. The Salt Lake Temple itself, an icon of Western Gothic architecture, greatly needed safety and seismic upgrades. Not only were the building’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems aging, but the threat of a major earthquake is a growing concern. After Salt Lake experienced a 5.7 magnitude tremblor one morning back in March 2020, the subsequent shaking caused the golden trumpet on the angel Moroni to fall off, and some of the smaller spires had minor displacement. The major shaking not only alarmed employees and visitors, but some of the faithful saw it—along with the COVID-19 pandemic—as a signal of God’s wrath. If you have driven by Temple Square in the past year, you’d have seen bulldozers digging several stories deep around the temple to get beneath it to install the anti-earthquake equipment. Also, the southeastern visitors center was torn down to allow for access and equipment storage. To protect the historic Temple from future damage, church officials authorized the installation of a “base-isolation system,” one of the most effective means of protecting a building against the forces of an earthquake. This system installs one or more types of bearing to support the weight of the structure through things like sliding plates and elastomeric pads like shock absorbers to dissipate the energy of the quake. A baseisolation system provides seismic protection by separating the structure (superstructure) from the base (foundation or substructure). In separating the two, the amount of energy that’s transferred to the superstructure during an earthquake is reduced significantly. The LDS Conference Center, which has been closed for 15 months, is now offering guided and self-guided tours of the Conference Center daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inside the Conference Center, you’ll find a replica of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s famous “The Christus” statue as well as displays of the work being done on the temple itself. Many are familiar with the larger-thanlife marble replica of “The Christus” that, for more than 50 years, was a centerpiece in the North Visitors’ Center with a massive mural of the heavens behind it. That statue has been put in storage, because the North Visitors’ Center is next to be demolished later this year to make way for a garden. In July, the Assembly Hall and Tabernacle will reopen from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, allowing visitors to listen once again to the amazing sounds of the organ or hear volunteers drop pins from the podium, illustrating the acoustics of the Tabernacle, constructed without nails. It’s a great, free tour. (Organ concerts, rehearsals and other concerts are still on pause as are the live Sunday performances of Music and the Spoken Word.) n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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People With Issues William Amos, 46, a member of the Canadian House of Commons, can’t seem to get a handle on the technology he uses for virtual meetings. In April, Amos appeared completely naked on camera during a House of Commons proceeding, explaining later that he was changing in his office after going for a run and was sure that he had disabled his camera. On May 26, Amos had to apologize again -- this time for urinating “without realizing I was on camera.” “I am deeply embarrassed by my actions and the distress they may have caused anybody who witnessed them,” he wrote on Twitter, according to the National Post. His statement also said he would “seek assistance,” although it was unclear what type of assistance that would be.

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The Passing Parade As he gave a campaign speech on June 1, Albuquerque mayoral candidate Manuel Gonzalez found himself distracted by a drone with a sex toy attached to it buzzing near the stage, the Associated Press reported. The owner of the venue grabbed the drone, and its owner, 20-year-old Kaelan Ashby Dreyer, tried to take it back. Dreyer then swung his fist at Gonzalez and called him a “tyrant,” punching Gonzalez’s hands before being removed by deputies. Gonzalez’s campaign said the candidate, currently the Bernalillo County sheriff, was unharmed and “will not be intimidated.”

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