October 2022 – The Local Dish Magazine

An Enriched Past — Investing in the Community MemorialCare is rich in the modern-day history of San Juan Capistrano. In fact, MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano has served this community for more than 20 years. Dr. Craig Albert and Dr. George Karapetian – who worked out of the first, much smaller MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano site — are retiring after serving this community for more than 20+ years.

These same physicians and their staff, along with MemorialCare leadership, knew the residents of San Juan Capistrano needed expanded access to health care. In 2015, the team at Memori alCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano moved into a 2-story, 25,000 square-foot space, nestled between the 5 Freeway and Marbella Country Club.

“We knew we needed to do more for the health care needs of the community,” said George Karapetian, M.D., past medical director, Memo rialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano. “We were determined to give this community the ease of access to general care, along with specialized services.”

This once small, but mighty practice turned into a one-stop shop for complete health care for the entire family – and opened with an on-site lab, digital imaging services and a Coumadin Clinic. It also offered access to care focused on improv ing health outcomes, including health promo tion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

A Bright Future – Healthcare Advances Woven into Primary Care

Although it was just seven years ago since the re-investment in healthcare for the community of San Juan Capistrano, MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano is at it again. Even before the growth of the need for mental health services due to the pandemic, the team at Me morialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano saw the need and brought on behavioral health as a service to the community.

Not only is this Center complete with primary care physicians, but it includes specialists in pediatrics, podiatry and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Wong, a pediatrician at the Center, is a pas sionate advocate of pediatric healthcare – and

strives to ensure a child’s needs are met first, specializing in understanding how to communi cate and connect with children. In addition, an urgent care is available with the ability to check in online, provide virtual care visits and offer a virtual exam kit for the home.

“What is truly remarkable about our Center is the ability for us to take care of the entire fam ily,” says Mimi Trinh, M.D., current medical di rector, MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano. “From the working mom, who gets her primary care as well as her child’s well checks here, to someone in the sandwich generation, who has herself, her parent and her child’s care to coordinate — we have specialized care ex clusive to each patient’s unique needs all under one roof.”

Much like the City of San Juan Capistrano has adapted with changes through the years, so has MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capist rano. New clinicians are joining to meet those growing needs of the community, including Dr. Sandy Serna, Dr. Vincent Zheng and nurse practitioner, Elizabeth Upson.

More than 38 percent of the city of San Juan Capistrano’s population is Hispanic and Span ish speaking. Dr. Serna’s second language is Spanish, offering our community the comfort of knowing they can receive care in their fam ily’s native language. Dr. Zheng is also passion ate about healthcare equity and chose a career in medicine after experiencing his family’s dif ficult access to healthcare and health insur ance. While he watched his father have to work through an injury, he wants to be the change for his patients.

Finally, addressing the need for female care providers in the area, a new nurse practitioner is joining the group, giving women of South Orange County another female practitioner to turn to.

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San Juan Capistrano Community

While MemorialCare Medical Group San Juan Capistrano has an illuminating past, the future too is bright for this Center as well as those who call MemorialCare Medical Group their medical home.

MemorialCare Medical Group accepts most major HMO, PPO, EPO, POS and some Cov ered California plans, as well as Medicare, Tricare, Medicare Advantage and Supplemen tal plans. Visit memorialcare.org/SJC or call (877) 696-3622 for more information.

Get a behind the scenes look at the MemorialCare cover photo shoot on YouTube.

ORTHODONTICS • FACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

Your journey to a gorgeous smile is now faster and can be achieved more discreetly than ever before. If you’ve resisted or procrastinated hav ing your teeth straightened, it’s the perfect time to visit the office of Dr. Frank Mogavero to ex plore the option that’s right for you.

Have you ever wondered if Invisalign or InBrace would work for you? Dr. Mogavero offers Invis align, InBrace, and several other options, but in his 32 years of practice, none has dazzled him like InBrace. He was one of the first South County orthodontists to offer the “hidden” InBrace sys tem, and he recently reached a new milestone with the Irvine-based company. “My team and I have treated over 125 cases with InBrace,” says Dr. Mogavero. “We’re so impressed with Gen 2.0 [the latest version] because it’s even better and more efficient than the original.”

What is InBrace, exactly? Pictured on the July cover with Dr. Mogavero, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer John Pham says their flagship InBrace solution is all about making up for lost time. “InBrace allows people who have always wanted teeth straightening, but never got it, to

create a perfect smile without the look of tradi tional braces,” says Pham.

Developed at the University of Southern California by Pham and his team, InBrace is proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. It’s a pre mium product that Orange County residents have ‘embraced’ and are willing to invest in because it works so quickly. “Especially when it’s being done by a great orthodontist like Dr. Mogavero,” Pham adds.

InBrace patients notice a difference in their smiles right away, and so do their siblings. Davis Vasconcellos, brother of pro skater Nora Vascon cellos, received InBrace in March. When Nora saw him last month, she was amazed, “I never expected him to have results so fast!”

While orthodontics is important for the en tire family, Dr. Mogavero advises that children should visit the orthodontist for their first exam when they are seven years old. Even if teeth positioning isn’t a concern, he can examine a child’s airway and treat them for breathing or snoring issues.

Kids of all ages love visiting Dr. Mogavero’s snow and skate-themed San Clemente of fice, where they can sit in one of three real ski lift chairs from Mammoth Mountain, and marvel at the autographed skateboards and snowboards from megastars in each sport. At Dr. Mogavero’s office, Olympic medalists are also patients, so you may be smiling next to one of the best athletes in the world!

DR. MOGAVERO 1031 Avenida Pico, Suite 101 San Clemente • 949.373.3737 SyncYourSmile.com MyINBRACEdoc.com Mogavero Orthodontics @drfrankm

“InBrace can do a treatment 30 to 50 percent faster than traditional braces. No one wants to look worse before they look better. InBrace allows you to look better and enjoy your smile from day one.”

Just a short hop over La Pata from SJC and RMV!

COAST PLASTIC SURGERY

KYLE SONG

The team at South Coast Plastic Surgery is focused on providing a superior patient ex perience. They have chosen to create a place where your journey is something you look forward to. You can expect a warm, friendly, family-like atmosphere, where you are treated as a friend – not a patient.

The board-certified medical professionals have each achieved acclaim for their outstanding skills and talents. The office is friendly, warm, and caring. World-class surgical and non-sur gical enhancements are performed in a com fortable, professional setting. There is no bet ter clinic than what you will discover at South Coast Plastic Surgery in Ladera Ranch and Irvine. Don’t expect white coats and badges — South Coast Plastic Surgery believes you de serve comfort above all, and that includes how to interact with you throughout your journey.

State-of-the-Art Surgical Center

Surgical procedures are performed at the private, accredited surgical center, which is equipped with advanced patient health and safety technology. Rather than undergoing surgery in an impersonal hospital setting, you

have the option to be cared for personally by a team that genuinely cares about you, your experience, and achieving an outstanding outcome.

Meet Dr. Song

Dr. Song’s approach is compassionate and supportive, but it doesn’t end there. His education, extensive experience, medical contributions, and local and national recog nition make him an Orange County leader for both plastic and reconstructive surgeries.

Dr. Song is a highly skilled and talented plas tic surgeon who offers an impressive level of expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive breast, face, and body contouring proce dures. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery under the American Board of Medical Specialties.

The South Coast Plastic Surgery Difference

At South Coast Plastic Surgery, the focus is you, your experience, and your results. The plastic surgeons are among the most talent ed in the nation and have garnered respect and recognition for their achievements.

You are invited you to discover the difference at South Coast, where it’s all about you — from your first consultation to your recovery.

SOUTH COAST PLASTIC SURGERY 800 Corporate Drive, Ste. 280 Ladera Ranch 949.701.4454 SoCoPlasticSurgery.com

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Since 2013, Trestles Chiropractic has provided the ultimate modern chiropractic care. Dr. Ryan Anderson and his team of professionals are focused on delivering pain relief, but they ulti mately want to see you thrive. They believe the first step in the treatment process is listening to their patients in order to determine the origin of each ache and pain.

Life events, traumas, and past injuries can all wreak havoc on a body, so open communica tion helps to formulate the most impactful treat ments and suggest realistic lifestyle changes to prevent further pain. After a complimentary consultation, patients can sign up for an initial examination, which includes a set of fully digital x-Rays, performed on-site. The practice saves patients time and money by eliminating the drive to an imaging center. Trestles Chiropractic has the ability to offer test results within just a few minutes. Once Dr. Ryan or Dr. Ashley, who joined the team in early 2022, have reviewed the x-Rays, their hands-on work can safely begin.

Treatments offered by the physicians at Trestles are as varied and unique as the conditions they address. When it comes to spinal adjustments,

Trestles utilizes the diversified technique, which involves using manual pressure to restore prop er movement. Traditional and state-of-the-art chiropractic devices provide lower force tech niques for patients with conditions like osteo porosis. Laser therapy is also available for those suffering from joint and soft tissue injuries.

Dr. Ryan says massage therapy is one of the most effective treatments for repetitive stress disorders, pelvic instability, and shoulder in juries resulting from vehicle collisions. He has a team of three massage therapists with 60 years of combined experience to specifically treat these patients. Dr. Ryan feels that true therapeutic massage with a doctor's input lets two sets of hands diagnose or track an injury, even if that injury resulted from an incident that took place years ago.

“Pain is the last symptom to show up. If you just threw out your back, that didn’t just hap pen. That was the 'last straw' that resulted from something else,” he says. If you want to avoid future pain, consider chiropractic treat ment as a preventative measure, before symp toms arise.

Athletes flock to Dr. Ryan's office for pre-com petition adjustments or post-injury healing. "We see a lot of golfers," he says. They also treat many youth soccer and water polo players, as well as new pickle-ball enthusiasts suffering from sprains, strains, and shoulder impingement.

Whether you want to improve your golf swing, or just want relief from pain and discomfort, Trestles Chiropractic has a treatment solu tion for you. Call today to schedule a compli mentary consultation at 949-284-6620 or visit TrestlesChiropractic.com

TRESTLES CHIROPRACTIC 653 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 100 San Clemente 949.284.6620 TrestlesChiropractic.com

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DRS. JEFFREY BARRERA & TYLER KISLING

Discover this peaceful experience at Sendero Dental Studio in Rancho Mission Viejo — an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a uniquely tranquil setting for your next dental appointment. It’s also home to one of the best-reviewed dentists in South Orange County.

Dr. Jeffrey Barrera launched Sendero Dental in Rancho Mission Viejo as an intimate stu dio designed for maximum relaxation and comfort. Sendero’s minimalist décor, in neu tral shades of white and grey, feels less like a scene for a root canal and more like the lobby of a luxury retreat.

Dr. Barrera’s friendly and convenient practice values a patient’s time and his team ensures you're in and out as efficiently as possible… with a smile. Dozens of 5-star Yelp and Google reviews offer testament to the exceptional level of care.

Dr. Barrera approaches every patient as a member of the family, as does Dr. Tyler Kisling, who recently joined the Sendero Dental Studio. Hailing from Fresno, Dr. Kis ling brings eight years of experience and a fresh perspective. After particularly workintensive treatments, he's known for call

ing patients at the end of the day to check in. "Dr. Kisling and I are on the same page," Dr. Barrera says.

For some, visiting a dentist, no matter how se rene the atmosphere, generates feelings of ap prehension. That's why the office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible outcomes with the least amount of discomfort. Remember "impressions" created with unpalatable trays of green, goopy material?

Well, you won’t find those at Dr. Barrera’s offices. He uses iTero, a laser scanner that creates a virtual model of your teeth in just five minutes, expedit ing the treatment process. If a crown is required, the fabrication time is reduced from more than two weeks to a mere three to five days.

With iTero, Dr. Barrera has the capability to show you the interior of your mouth and the position ing of teeth, essentially in real time. The technol ogy allows practitioners to treat patients more precisely and provides before-and-after video simulation of how corrective measures would im prove the health of your teeth.

Patients love the scan because it saves them time, but dentists love iTero's ability to detect de cay, minute chips in teeth, and gum recession. It

also enables the office to maintain a chronologi cal record of your oral health as a companion view to traditional x-rays.

Technology aside, Dr. Barrera knows that superi or care and personal interactions make a dentist visit successful, not the equipment. "If we build trusting relationships that last a lifetime, that's what's most rewarding to me," he says.

If you're looking for a new dentist to care for your entire family, a second opinion, or referral, sched ule a consultation at 949.371.8533.

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HYDRATION ROOM

DR. BRETT FLORIE

Looking to offer more South Orange County residents with a new method of preventive care, Dr. Brett Florie recently opened a new location for his wellness brand, Hydration Room®, in downtown San Clemente at 106 S. Ola Vista.

Hydration Room focuses on health and wellness at the cellular level with vitamin IV and injection therapy. Their 13 locations offer a menu of 25+ different vitamin IV and injection therapy blends, in addition to the cutting-edge longevity treatment NAD+ IV Therapy and regenerative medicine therapies.

“I combine both Eastern and Western medicine at Hydration Room,” explains Dr. Florie, Hydration Room founder and a board-certified anesthesiologist whose expertise stems from his allopathic and osteopathic medical degrees.

Patients work closely with Registered Nurses on staff in choosing an IV or injection that addresses their symptoms. The staff is in direct contact with Dr. Florie in discussing the patient’s chart to formulate a plan of action.

"Whether a patient comes to Hydration Room for increased energy, an immune system boost, stress relief or treatments to help with a chronic illness, they expect and deserve the absolute best care," said Dr. Florie. "Vitamin IV and injection therapy is a powerful way to achieve that while maintaining optimal health — from the inside out.”

Dr. Florie’s expertise in vitamin IV therapy began when he researched remedies for his wife’s migraines, family members battling cancer, and a friend with an autoimmune disease. He saw how their quality of life changed through vitamin IV therapy.

“Vitamins are very powerful and have properties that Western medicines have, so depending on the patient’s symptoms and goals, I integrate both in their therapy and plan of care,” he continued.

Patients can enjoy their service in Hydration Room’s signature relaxing, open lounge concept Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HYDRATION ROOM

San Clemente

106 S. Ola Vista 949.503.1399

Dana Point

34255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 116 949.218.4079

Laguna Niguel

28251 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ste. C 949.446.9428

Laguna Beach 31542 S. Coast Hwy, Ste. 4 949.715.5668

Rancho Santa Margarita

22451 Antonio Pkwy, Ste. A-350 949.742.6799

BRYAN GODBER (COO), DR. BRETT FLORIE (FOUNDER) AND SHAUN HAYWARD (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Dr. Nhu Q. Tran has been taking care of infants, children, and young adults in her San Clemente pediatric dental practice for over 17 years. Dr. Tran enjoys establishing lifelong relationships with her patients and their families. Her pa tients come from nearby neighborhoods and cities, and some come back to her practice even after they have moved away, like from Tustin and Temecula, or even states like Hawaii and Texas. Moreover, Dr. Tran is now excited to be seeing a second generation of patients in her practice, her patients’ children!

Dr. Tran enjoys treating a wide age range of pa tients who visit her pediatric dental practice. As a pediatric dental specialist, she sees patients for the first time at 1 year old. She has fun tick ling the teeth of infants and toddlers who visit her for their first check up and cleaning. She also takes pride and care guiding a fearful child or teenager through a treatment and helping them overcome their dental fears. And because Dr. Tran is one of a very few pediatric dentists that has full time dental hygienists in her prac tice, she is able to continue providing optimal

continue seeing her into their late teens. So, whether a child is excited to have their teeth “counted and brushed” or they are nervous about seeing the “tickle toothbrush” or “Mr. Slurpy”, Dr. Tran and her team work to pro vide every patient with a fun and educational experience that they enjoy and look forward to each and every time.

A native of Southern California, Dr. Tran went to UC Berkeley for her undergraduate edu cation, then relocated to the Midwest and attended Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio. Hav ing graduated among the top of her class, she became a recipient of the Pierre Fauchard Scholarship, and earned a membership into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following dental school, Dr. Tran returned to Southern California to pursue two years of additional post-doctorate train ing in pediatric dentistry, at the University of Southern California. After receiving her Ad vanced Pediatric Dental Certificate from USC, Dr. Tran pursued further advancement in her specialty by achieving the status of Diplomate

of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Aside from taking care of her private patients, Dr. Tran has given back to her Trojan roots by being a part of the USC Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Faculty since 2006.

Whether you see Dr. Tran in the office or on the baseball field rooting on her boys, be sure to say hello! And whether your child is one or 16, excited or nervous, healthy or has special health care needs, Dr. Tran and her team are trained and ready to provide the best care for your children.

NHU Q. TRAN, DDS, APC

Pediatric Dentistry

1171 Puerta del Sol, Suite A, San Clemente 949.481.5437 (KIDS) SCKidsDentist.com

949.481.5437

MARSHA HOWARD, O.D.

In her 29 years of experience, practice owner Dr. Marsha Howard has crafted a passion for providing every patient with the utmost re spect and best service possible under spec tacular doctors with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

At Howard Optometry, patients have access to advanced technology, including the lat est solutions from Lumenis, Optos and Opt ovue. It just takes a few minutes to assess the vascularity and retinal structures of the eye, giving the doctors powerful data with which to determine a long-term plan for your ocu lar health. The practice also favors the use of retinal photography over traditional, and uncomfortable dilation.

In addition to regular, comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contacts, the office also offers other services such as (but not limited to):

— LASIK and cataract co-management with partners at Coastal Vision and NVision

— Dry eye treatments, including iLux proce dure and Lumenis (an IPL Light Therapy Treatment)

— Oculus Technology

— Convenient, same-day scheduling

— Additional products available, including Latisse Lash Lengthener and Upneeq for low-lying lids

Howard Optometry is especially excited to have added Lumenis’ revolutionary Optilight technology to their practice. “It’s an amaz ing, gentle pulsating light treatment that has helped so many patients suffering from Dry Eye Disease,” explains Dr. Howard. “My patients with MGD (Melibomian Gland Dys function) have been thrilled with their treat ments and results.” The new Optimal Pulse Technology avoids lasers and delivers results in as little as two or three visits.

Dr. Marsha Howard grew up in a medical family, realizing her passion for eye care while studying as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley.

In the years between finishing her residency in 1994 and opening her own practice in 1997, Dr. Howard taught at her alma mater, as well as worked in other small optometry practices. One of the first five independent Doctors of Optometry hired by Costco nationwide, Dr. Howard loves treating all types of patients, and was thrilled when offered a second office in Laguna Niguel.

HOWARD OPTOMETRY

27220 Heather Ridge Laguna Niguel 949.328.9303 HowardOptometry.com

Located inside of Costco, no membership required to see the doctor.

Le to right: Diana Figueroa, Dr. Marsha Howard, Dr. Tanya Ngo, Karla Figueroa, Leslie Rojas

ADVANCED CENTER FOR SPORTS & MUSCULOSKELTAL MEDICINE

ERIC SICKINGER, DO MELISSA BURMAN, MD

Advanced Center For Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine treats patients with bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament problems as well as sport or activity related injuries.

Common activity-related and sports conditions seen:

• Joint Sprains and Pain

• Soft Tissue Contusions/Bruises

• Bone Bruises

• Joint Dislocations

• Muscle Strains & Tears

• Ligament Sprains & Tears

• Tendonitis

• Overuse Injuries

• Bone Fractures

• Joint Hypermobility & Laxity

• Bursitis

• Skin Infections

• Arthritis

• Sports Physicals

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Eric Sickinger was born and raised in Southern California and has been an athlete his whole life. His interest in sports accompanied him through out his education and ultimately led him into the medical profession where he became a Sports/ Musculoskeletal Board Certified Physician.

Dr. Melissa Burman is a graduate of Arizona State University where she earned her Bach elor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Afterwards, she received her medical degree (and Masters in Administration) from the University of Medi cine Health Sciences in St. Kitts. Her residency was completed in Internal Medicine at North side Hospital near Atlanta, Georgia. She then furthered her expertise in the musculoskeletal system by completing a Sports Medicine fellow ship at Eisenhower Health in California.

Active Lifestyles

Commonly seen patients include professional, amateur, college, high school, middle school, and club/recreational athletes. Individuals who

are active in their occupation or lifestyle are also seen at the clinic. Those include firefighters, police, mechanics, military, maintenance work ers, lifeguards, and construction workers, just to name a few.

Whether you are active for a hobby, as an ath lete, or just want to maintain a healthy, South ern California lifestyle, you will be treated with the same elite care. Patients of all ages, from childhood to adults, can be treated at the fa cility. Contact Advanced Center for Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine for a consultation and start feeling better today.

ADVANCED CENTER FOR SPORTS & MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE

665 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 305 San Clemente • 949.388.1060

41990 Cook St., Bldg F, Ste # 1006

Palm Desert • 760.636.1067

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Eric Sickinger, DO Melissa Burman, MD

STATE-OF-THE-ART SERVICE IN A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE

Welcome to Platinum Dental Group, what pa tients are repeatedly calling the most relaxing office environment and painless dental visit they have ever experienced. Dr. Omrani and his staff truly strive to offer their patients an exceptional personalized experience at every moment of every visit. The immaculate office is on the top floor of a serene courtyard build ing facing Ortega Highway and is easily ac cessible off the 5 freeway with ample parking. You will be warmly and personally welcomed into an expansive, bright and modern dental suite by their excellent staff. They offer an ex tensive range of dental care with top-of-theline technologies, materials and methods.

EVERYTHING YOUR SMILE NEEDS

The commitment to comprehensive dental care is evident by the array of services of fered in-house. Dr. Omrani has spent two de cades in the field with experience in treating all types of smile concerns. From preventive

and restorative care to cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, he can transform a patient’s smile painlessly and with optimal precision. His calm disposition, patience and meticulous ness are unparalleled and immediately puts to ease even the most anxious of patients. When choosing us to take care of your oral health, you can trust that you’re in good hands.

PUTTING PATIENT COMFORT FIRST

Platinum Dental Group takes pride in provid ing pain-free dentistry. Dental anxiety can be a real problem for many children and adults, often leading to oral healthcare neglect. Of fering sedation dentistry (i.e., nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation) and advanced dental technology to make procedures com fortable and more efficient, you can be as sured that your safety and well-being are top priorities.

CONVENIENT FINANCIAL OPTIONS

Platinum Dental provides patients with sev eral financial options that make dental care

easy and affordable. Apart from serving as an in-network provider for many PPO dental in surance plans, there is also an in-house mem bership club for uninsured individuals as well as flexible financing through CareCredit.

The team at Platinum Dental Group is looking forward to welcoming you as a new patient. Please visit their website or call their friendly staff if you have questions.

PLATINUM DENTAL GROUP 27184 Ortega Highway, Suite #208 San Juan Capistrano 949.661.2052 PtDentalGroup.com

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY

Where do doctors and their families in South Orange County go when they need dermatological and cosmetic care?

They choose Advanced Dermatology at Dana Point (the one and only location) Why?

Experience

The doctors are board certified derma tologists who have been delivering care to South Orange County residents for more than 15 years. With a combined 55+ years of clinical experience in dermatology and cosmetic care, the doctors have set a standard for exceptional service and their practice has been regarded as the premier dermatology center in the area.

Team-Based Management

The team of dermatologists believe in a collaborative approach to your care. They draw from each others expertise to diag nose difficult cases, craft custom treatment plans, and provide the highest level of care as a team.

Comprehensive Care

The office provides expert dermatologic care in all aspects of skin, hair and nail treatments for patients of all ages.

Cutting Edge Technologies

Advanced Dermatology incorporates the latest advancements in medical, surgical and aesthetic/cosmetic breakthroughs in its daily practice. The office has the most state-ofthe-art and cutting edge methods to provide personalized treatment options for skin cancers as well as the most dramatic cos metic and body sculpting results with the least risk and little down time. Superficial Precision Radiation, industry-leading lasers, Coolsculpting, EM sculpt NEO, Threadlifts, Mohs Surgery. You may not know what they are, but Advanced Dermatology has them and are experts in wielding these techno logical wonders.

Friendly Staff & Convenient Location

You will find the staff to be friendly, compas sionate and helpful. Everyone believes the

mission of delivering exceptional medical and cosmetic dermatologic care in a caring and compassionate manner. The spacious office is located on Pacific Coast Highway, complete with easy access and ample park ing. Receptionists answer phone calls and provide 24-hour emergency access to your dermatologist.

Call Advanced Dermatology for all your dermatology needs!

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Commitment To You

Oral and facial surgery can cause many pa tients to feel apprehensive and nervous about their treatment, especially if this is the first sur gery they will undergo. San Clemente Oral & Facial Surgery, board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Brady Nielsen, and his experienced team are aware of the stress surgery can cause. They make it a top priority to provide expert, com fortable surgery in a pain-free and relaxed set ting. That is the commitment to you—and one upheld every day.

Excellence With Compassion

Dr. Nielsen achieved board certification through the American Board of Oral & Maxil lofacial Surgery and has years of experience in the full scope of oral and facial surgery, includ ing placing thousands of dental implants. He has lectured at both local and national meet ings and has several publications in the oral surgery literature focusing on implant dentistry. Dr. Nielsen is also on staff at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo where he is able to perform jaw

reconstruction and trauma surgeries. He and his team are dedicated to surgical excellence and take a compassionate and gentle approach to your care. With custom anesthesia services and a calming office atmosphere, you’ll experience the best surgical care available.

High-Tech, Innovative Care

The surgical facility is equipped with the newest CBCT imaging and digital technologies to virtu ally plan surgical procedures. The practice also leverages advanced healing techniques to ex pedite patient recovery after surgery. The surgi cal suites are at the highest standard of safety and sanitization, along with full office-based anesthesia capabilities, including general anes thesia. All technology used is to ensure delivery of the most innovative surgical solutions and the most efficient, comfortable, and predictable care for you.

A Heart For The Community Community involvement is a central part of

the mission to serve the San Clemente area. San Clemente Oral & Facial Surgery offers CPR classes and other health-related courses to increase public knowledge and overall well ness. Dr. Nielsen and his team are also actively involved with local schools and support small businesses. They truly have a heart for the com munity and love giving back.

Put your care in the hands of the expert and contact Dr. Nielsen in San Clemente for a per sonalized consultation today.

SAN CLEMENTE ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY

675 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 303 San Clemente 949.403.6602 SanClementeSurgery.com

San Clemente Oral & Facial Surgery is your local oral surgery specialty office. Our doctor, Dr. Brady Nielsen, is a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, specializing in dental implants and wisdom teeth removal. Receive a courtesy consultation and CT scan as a reader of the The Local Dish Magazine. We look forward to seeing you soon!

JEANNINE KOFFORD, MD

Dr. Jeannine Kofford is excited and honored to be chosen as one of this year’s Top Docs. Dr. Kofford is the founder and owner of Riv iera Laser Studios in Dana Point. She has been in practice in Dana Point for 22 years, specializing in nonsurgical facial aesthetics. Dr. Kofford’s office is located on the south west corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Golden Lantern. It is a beautiful new office with modern, spacious, and airy treatment rooms which are private and socially dis tanced. Patients are treated to complimen tary beverages or coffee and a personalized consultation utilizing imaging with office manager Cher and Dr. Kofford.

Patients are put at ease with Dr. Kofford’s easygoing manner and high experience level. She is a three time winner of the pres tigious Aesthetic Awards from The Aesthetic Show held annually in Las Vegas. In 2013, she was awarded Best Nonsurgical, in 2014, Best Fill, and in 2019, Best Nonsurgical Patient Enhancement. She also holds many indus try awards such as the Bellafill Diamond and

Galderma Presidential Champion Awards for being a high volume provider.

Dr. Kofford has shared her expertise with many other providers over the years, helping other doctors and nurses to learn and master the art and science of nonsurgical aesthet ics. She has served as a national trainer and speaker since 2008. She has hosted count less training seminars for products Bellafill,® Sculptra,® Restylane® line, Dysport® and Re vanesse Versa.™ Other providers have felt comfortable referring her some patients who have had complications. Dr. Kofford does her best to help patients to overcome and look their best.

Dr. Kofford’s passion is in long lasting bios timulants Bellafill® and Sculptra,® as well as ablative laser for facial wrinkle and scar re vision. Biostimulants differ from traditional fillers in that they stimulated your own Type I collagen. As patients age, they lose 1% of their dermal collagen per year. Biostimulatory fillers also require a higher level of expertise

to inject properly because they last much lon ger than traditional fillers. Rewards are also high because your beautiful look is maintained long term. In this arena, experience level defi nitely matters.

RIVIERA LASER STUDIOS 34189 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 201 Dana Point Text or Call: 949.370.3177 RivieraLaserStudio.net

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INSTITUTE

ANNE LUHAN, MD, FACS, ABVLM, RPHS, CWSP

Take care of your leg health today!

People suffering from the harmful effects, discomfort and insightfulness of spider and varicose veins have discovered ex traordinary results at Dr. Luhan’s Elite Vein Institute.

Do you have unsightly spider veins?

Spider veins are small, bluish veins seen on various areas of the legs and occasionally the face. They can resemble a bruise in appear ance. They can be very unsightly and can cause self-consciousness. After careful treat ment, Dr. Luhan’s patients are often happily wearing shorts again.

Do you experience discomfort, ankle swelling, heavy legs or varicose veins?

If so, you may be one of 80 million Americans who are plagued with varicose veins and may not even realize you have them. Many who have experienced varicose veins believe they are simply a cosmetic issue that is more of a nuisance than a genuine medical concern. The fact is that varicose veins are a massively

underdiagnosed and undertreated prob lem that can progress into a more serious medical condition, if not addressed prop erly. Dr. Luhan is making it her mission to educate patients and the community about varicose veins.

Dr. Luhan’s practice offers a comprehen sive approach correcting multiple causes of vein disorders and helps restore the look and health of every patient’s leg, whether the issue is cosmetic or healthrelated.

Procedures can be performed without in vasive anesthesia and require little down time. Procedures are often covered by Medicare and other insurance companies.

As a faculty member of national phlebolo gy organizations, Dr. Luhan is always at the forefront of the latest technologies in the treatment of vein problems. For many pa tients, receiving treatment is life-altering, enabling them to now lead active, produc tive lives that were once not possible.

Dr. Anne Luhan is certified by the American Board of General Surgery, the American Board of Surgical Critical Care, the Ameri can Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medi cine and the American Board of Woundcare Management. Having passed these presti gious boards shows full commitment to the treatment of venous disease. With these cre dentials and expertise, it’s no wonder that Dr. Luhan’s patients put their full trust in her hands.

ELITE VEIN INSTITUTE

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Los Altos Medical Plaza 26691 Plaza, Ste. 140 • Mission Viejo 949.388.4800

949.388.4800

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Anne

Dr. Luhan and her amazing staff

ALICIA BONKE DVM

Monarch Veterinary Hospital is now celebrating 21 years at Clubhouse Plaza on Niguel Road, snuggled in the hills of South Laguna Niguel. This coastal community loves their pets, and offers great places to walk the dogs, too, whether the canyons or the Harbor or Salt Creek. We play a key role in keeping them healthy and strong. The team at MVH has earned a sweet reputation for exceptional pet healthcare as well as nurtured trusting relationships with clients and their pets, and has created a culture that it is peaceful, wel coming, efficient, and roomy enough that many pets truly enjoy visiting.

A major remodel and expansion in 2019 has doubled its footprint, assuring its practice culture for the future. The hospital has four large exam rooms, a very spacious front lobby, as well as a well-equipped bathing suite. While the hospital doesn’t offer grooming, it does offer bathing ser vices which is overseen by the technical staff.

Dr. Glenn Craft and his wife, Lisa, envisioned MVH when they returned home to California in 2002. The couple had spent four years serving in Thai land with Christian Veterinary Mission, a communi ty development NGO that operates in the poorest parts of the world — where livestock is the main key to the local economy. Once returning home, they established a veterinary practice that balances compassionate, personal touch with exceptional

high-tech veterinary medicine. Their goal is to ex ceed a client’s expectations, each and every time.

The hospital continues to offer the full range of veterinary professional services from wellness checks, immunizations, general surgery, dental care, therapeutic laser, bathing, and ultrasound, to digital radiography with STAT radiology con sults available. The staff at MVH is experienced and provides a level of expertise you can trust.

With the COVID pandemic mostly behind us, curbside service is still available for those not yet comfortable to be seen inside the hospital. Because the facility is so spacious and is imple menting a variety of safety precautions, most cli ents are being accommodated inside. Multiple air purifiers, which are also anti-viral, are located throughout the hospital.

Joining Dr. Craft on staff is Dr. Kelly Alcala, a part time Associate who brings an impres sive reputation for highly competent and compassionate care. She worked part-time at the practice prior to becoming an As sociate, earning the

respect and appreciation of both clients and staff. Just this past summer, the hospital welcomed Dr. Alicia Bonke as a full time Associate. The doctors have established strong relationships with careful ly chosen specialists at facilities in South Orange County, including mobile cardiologist Dr. Fred Brewer, who comes to the practice whenever he is needed, and mobile surgeon Dr. Zachary Smith, who teams with MVH staff for specialty surgical procedures as well as offering mobile CT-scanning services.

MVH has enjoyed consistently positive reviews, which confirm its commitment to delivering the quality care it promises, and the staff takes pride in providing the best customer service possible.

MONARCH VETERINARY HOSPITAL 31271 Niguel Road, Suite E Laguna Niguel 949.443.1466 | MonarchVet.com

DR. GLENN CRAFT

DR. ALICIA BONKE

DR. KELLY ALCALA

SMILES

CURFEW, DMD

OFFICE VIBES

Dr. Curfew and his staff place their highest priority on the experience of every patient they treat. Patients enjoy the light, airy feel that the natural light in the office provides through floor-to-ceiling windows. Over head smart TVs and wireless headphones are also available for patients who enjoy entertainment during their dental appoint ment.

ABOUT DR. CURFEW

Dr. Curfew lives in San Clemente with his wife of 16 years, Brittany, their two boys, Drake (10) and Beau (8), and their dogs Dennis & Oscar. He is grateful to be able to serve the community in which he lives. He earned his dental degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and then continued on to complete a Gen

PERSONALIZED TREATMENT AND PATIENT COMFORT

Dr. Curfew participates in ongoing training in many areas of dentistry to provide his patients with the most personalized treatment and the best outcomes. He is active in local study clubs and also continues his education through in tensive training with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and other professional organizations. The office utilizes cutting-edge technology such as intraoral scanners, cameras and lasers to ensure that every patient is wellinformed and receives optimal results with maxi mum comfort.

THE HIGHEST STANDARD

When you are in the care of a team member at San Clemente Smiles, you will always receive the highest quality treatment and be shown with the utmost respect. Whether you need as sistance with scheduling an appointment, you’re visiting for a routine dental cleaning, or you are completing a life-changing smile makeover, you will receive the undivided attention and profes sional treatment that you deserve from the team at San Clemente Smiles. Every team member is

highly skilled in their chosen area of expertise, and take great pride in the experience that they offer and the relationships they build.

SAN CLEMENTE SMILES

905 Calle Amanecer, Suite 220 San Clemente 949.498.1320 SanClementeSmiles.com

MICHELLE HURE, MD, MS

COUNTY

OC SkinLab has continued to garner top re views and accolades in Orange County for patient satisfaction, and their unique approach to medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatol ogy. Dr. Michelle Hure started OC SkinLab to provide dermatology and dermatopathology services in a warm and approachable environ ment. Her emphasis has always been on edu cation, overall skin health, skin cancer preven tion and individualized, conservative cosmetic enhancements.  OC SkinLab’s spa oasis, Beau tyLab, also reflects Dr. Hure’s and her aestheti cian’s desire to filter out all the hype and dam aging spa facial services out there to provide a menu of safe aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Hure trained at Yale-New Haven Health Sys tem and the University of Massachusetts and is also board certified in dermatopathology, which gives her the unique tools to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of dermato logic conditions in patients of all ages. She also takes the time to teach medical students from all over the world who routinely come to shad ow in her clinic. Her dedication and skill have been recognized within the county by being voted the only “Physician of Excellence” in her field by the Orange County Medical Associa tion, top cosmetic physician in “Best of South

land” by the LA Times, “Best Overall Healthcare Provider” in San Juan Capistrano by The Capistrano Dispatch’s Best of SJC for four years in a row and runner up three years in a row for “Best Spa” for BeautyLab and recently named “Busi ness Leader of the Year” by the mayor of SJC.  She’s also a regular contributing physician ex pert on live news shows and mainstream print and online media.

Dr. Hure contributes OC SkinLab’s success to her sincere desire to spend more time with her patients, cultivate relationships and give unbi ased education. Having been in a large practice prior, Dr. Hure dreamed of having the freedom to design an office that centered around optimal patient care and satisfaction.  In addition to her robust medical and surgical practice, Dr. Hure ensures that all non-invasive cosmetic treat ments, including hair restoration, microneedling, PRP injections, neurotoxin and filler injectables and chemical peels are delivered in a relaxed and supportive environment where the empha sis is always centered around natural-looking re sults and are exclusively performed by her.

As a resident of San Juan Capistrano and Cham ber of Commerce member, Dr. Hure is an in volved member of the community, acting as a

trusted source of COVID-19 information dur ing the height of the pandemic and spending weekends volunteering to vaccinate the most vulnerable populations in the county, collecting medications and supplies from the community to send to Ukraine, routinely passing out sun screen at the Swallow’s Day Parade or offering free skin cancer screenings for all active first responders (including firefighters, police, EMS and lifeguards) in town.

ORANGE COUNTY SKINLAB

31899 Del Obispo St., Ste. 130 San Juan Capistrano 949.359.6400 • OCSkinLab.com

Michelle Hure, MD,

949 359

DRS. EUGENE AND JENNIFER MEDLEY

An often overlooked but important healthcare connection to establish is a personal relationship with your neighborhood pharmacist. Experi enced, independent pharmacists are an invalu able resource for parents, seniors, athletes, and anyone else who needs trusted medical informa tion and consultations. Family-owned and oper ated for 44 years, and now in its second gen eration, Sea View Pharmacy in San Clemente has served the community through decades of sweeping changes in healthcare and will support the current generation of local families through the next.

Jerry Medley assumed ownership of Sea View in 1988 and can still be spotted behind the coun ter assisting patients. His son Eugene now owns and runs the day-to-day operations, along with Eugene’s wife Jennifer (when she’s not chasing after three busy kids!). Eugene grew up hanging around the pharmacy, but he explored stints as an ocean lifeguard, working in animal husbandry with Siegfried and Roy, and teaching veterinary anatomy before obtaining a doctorate degree in pharmacy and joining his father. As a profes

sional, Medley finds gratification in knowing his business caters to a particular niche in the marketplace. “We can devote more time to customer service than corporate-run stores,” he says, “As a compounding pharmacy, we can provide customized therapies that aren’t available commercially.”

“Pharmaceutical companies formulate medi cations and determine dosages based on a 180-pound Caucasian male,” Medley ex plains, “We work with physicians to custom ize treatments for people who don’t fit into that mold.” Babies with digestive issues, hormone replacement for both women and men, veterinary patients, and people with special dietary requirements—just to name a few—all benefit from a partnership between the doctor and pharmacist to determine the most effective treatment with the most ap propriate dosage.

As San Clemente’s only independent phar macy, Sea View is also the go-to source for all medical equipment and supplies—even hard

to find products—from bandages and braces to compression garments and wheelchairs. The website provides a wealth of information as well, including drug profiles, healthy recipes, articles, and referrals. Check out SeaViewPharmacy.com and take a peek, or better yet, stop by and in troduce yourself!

SEA VIEW PHARMACY

665 Camino de los Mares, #101 San Clemente 949.496.0123 SeaViewPharmacy.com

View Pharmacy will work with you and your Doctor to help relieve your symptoms, and can provide customized compounded bio-identical hormone therapies and nutraceutical supplements to help restore hormone balance and a healthier life. Sea View Pharmacy is PCAB nationally accredited to assure that the highest standards of the quality and consistency are incorporated into every individualized medication we provide.

OPTOMETRIC GROUP

POWERS GRIFFIN, O.D., S. RANDALL GRIFFIN, O.D., PATRICK GRIFFIN, O.D., BRAD CALLISTER, O.D. & LUCY DEMOSS, O.D.

PART OF THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 60 YEARS

Since 1957 Griffin Optometric Group has been committed to the vision and eye health of its patients.

There have been many key milestones throughout the history of the longstand ing, locally based, and family-owned op tometric practice, first established by Dr. Ted Griffin over 60 years ago. Dr. Griffin’s goal was to build a progressive, forwardthinking, and patient-oriented practice based on a foundation of excellence and community involvement. Griffin Optomet ric holds these values at the core of its busi ness, where they continue to inspire staff to provide exceptional service on a daily basis that is second to none.

Sons Powers, Randy and Patrick have op erated the family business in the way their father did—with a steadfast commitment

to both patients and community. Griffin Optometric‘s local offices are in downtown San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, and Talega. Each facility provides full-service family eye care and is equipped with the latest hightech diagnostic equipment. Many adult patients have been coming to Griffin Op tometric for over 30 years and now bring their own children. This kind of patient loy alty is a testament to the professional and personal dedication of Griffin’s doctors and team members.

Griffin Optometric’s primary focus is en suring optimal eye health for its patients through education and regular eye exams. During routine screenings, the doctors test for signs of glaucoma, cataracts and other significant vision threatening diseases and recommend the appropriate course of treatment. Griffin Optometric also provides emergency eye care and surgical evalua tions when needed.

POWERS GRIFFIN, O.D.

LUCY DeMOSS, O.D.

BRAD CALLISTER, O.D.

RANDAL GRIFFIN, O.D.

PATRICK GRIFFIN, O.D.

For 20 years, DermFx has been offering state-of-the-art beauty treatments that are affordable to everyone. The medispa studios are a locally owned and operated business. Competitive pricing and uncompromising care of patients remain paramount to its mis sion. They have placed number one in prac tically every category in the beauty industry.

DermFx, being one of the oldest and most comprehensive aesthetic clinics, is a great start for anyone looking to accent their beauty. Ex perience is the key to our continued success. As pioneers of the “medispa era,” they have treated close to a hundred thousand patients from all walks of life. DermFx houses over 26 state-of-the-art light and laser-based systems, the most extensive in California.

Awards:

• DermFx is one of Allergan’s top 50 accounts

• Diamond Crystal Practice for CoolSculpting –The highest level a provider can reach.

• Orange County Best Laser Removal

• Excellence in Patient Satisfaction

DermFx is overseen by Todd Miller, MD. Dr. Miller is an accomplished and highly trained head and neck surgeon who specializes in cos metic and reconstructive surgery.

Featured Provider

Erin Alonso is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience in aesthetic medicine and non-surgical laser treatments. Her passion is uti lizing multiple modalities to help patients achieve their best look using fillers, neurotoxins, lasers, radio frequency, ultrasound, and nutrition. She is revered as a expert in the aesthetics industry with a history of training the world’s top-tier cosmetic surgeons, physician assistants, and nurses for Al lergan, Medicis, Bioform, Suneva, and McGhan.

Erin is committed to providing state-of-the-art aesthetic solutions coupled with a deep com mitment to compassionate care. Her north star driving focus is making the world a better place, be it with her patients’ anti-aging mission, rescu ing animals, or spending time with her children.

Erin lives a life of purpose to help others suc ceed. Another effort close to Erin’s heart is the

Forgotten Foundation which Erin founded, benefiting orphaned children in Mexicali.

FREE Consultations for Your Beauty Needs

Consultations are always free. DermFX is open 7 days a week and is rarely undersold. The staff strives to surpass your every expectation and are there to help you capture your best look. An integral part of their approach is commitment to an education that will make your experience a collaborative effort in fulfilling your beauty needs. Schedule your free consult today!

DermFx 134184 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point 949.487.5180 • DermFX.com

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Dr. Scott Young is a Gonstead-skilled chiro practor and, together with his talented as sistant, Demi, is ready to help patients with cutting-edge treatments. In the months since the pandemic subsided, the team at Cold Rush Wellness has been busy treating patients daily. The practice is clean and se cure and ready for more patients. Dr. Young has also added percussion massage to his repertoire of effective care. Just in time for the opening of youth sports, this treatment utilizes high frequency vibration which is ex cellent for treating sports injuries.

Cold Rush Wellness's percussion therapy uses the Pro Muscle Release 1000 from Mo dus Therapeutics. It is a hydraulic-powered, therapeutic modality that precisely adminis ters the benefits of percussion therapy. This patented technology delivers rapid, me chanical percussions that penetrate multiple muscle layers, thereby promoting improved blood flow, accelerating recovery, and bring ing muscle pain relief. Percussion therapy provides the following benefits:

Improvement of venous circulation and

Restoration of elasticity and length to

Relaxation of thickened connective tissue

• Enhancement in range of movement by relieving joint stiffness

• Break-up of lactic acid

Our other effective treatment, cryotherapy (scientifically called Cryo Stimulation) has been applied as a medical application for muscle pain treatment, including

• Delayed-Onset Muscle Pain and Soreness

• Muscle Strain and Muscle Spasm

• Post Surgical Recovery

• Joint Sprains

• Shoulder Impingement

• Sciatica

• Tendonitis/Tendinitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Bursitis

• Bulging and/or Herniated Disc

TMJ Syndrome

Cold Rush Wellness’s other treatments include: Whole Body Cryotherapy, Local Cryotherapy, CryoFacials, Chiropractic Care, percussion mas sage and AlphaSwitch Metabolic Training. If you feel that you, or someone you know, can directly benefit from the health services this treatment program provides, give Cold Rush Wellness a call and make the transformative ap pointment today.

COLD RUSH WELLNESS 30251 Golden Lantern, Ste. B Laguna Niguel 949.281.6853 ColdRushWellness.com

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of serenity and well-being.

walls are several inches thick, built from salt rocks mined from the Himalayan Mountains, and release 84 minerals such as calcium, copper, iodine, magnesium, lithium, zinc, selenium, potassium, bromide, and many more into the air.

HAPPY HOUR

Storytime

SJC 7 – 10 p.m.

OCTOBER 2022

Casa Yoga

Casa Romantica SC 9:15 a.m.

Bloomin’ Seniors Gardening Lecture

Sea Country Center LN 2 – 3 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC WITH BOO STUBBS

OktoBEERfest

Phil Vandermost Beachfire SC 4 p.m.

Trivia Night

The Point DP 7 p.m.

DOWN WEDNESDAYS

Juan Hills Golf Club

SJC 6 – 9 p.m. (see p. 49)

WINE & SANGRIA WEDNESDAYS

Carlos Restaurant

DP 6 – 9 p.m. (see p. 48)

Lego Builders Club

San Clemente Library

SC 4 – 5 p.m.

Rooftop Kitchen + Bar

SJC 6 – 9 p.m. (see pp. 44, 47)

The Spinners

The Coach House SJC 8 p.m.

San Juan Hills Golf Club

SJC 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (see p. 49)

Todd Snider

The Coach House

SJC 8 p.m.

Kindergarten

Readiness Storytime

Dana Point Library

DP 10:30 a.m.

Comedy

13 14

Haunted Trails

Crown Valley Park LN 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Carnival Colossal Vista Hermosa Sports Park SC 6 – 10 p.m. (through 10/16)

Carnival Colossal Vista Hermosa Sports Park SC 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Halloween Snap & Treat Crown Valley Park LN 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.)

HALLOWEEN MACAROONS

Karaoke Patsy’s Irish Pub LN 9 p.m.

Haunted Trails

Crown Valley Park

LN 6:30 – 10 p.m.

Billy Vera & The Beaters

The Coach House SJC 8 p.m.

Haunted Trails Crown Valley Park LN 6:30 – 10 p.m.

Carnival Colossal Vista Hermosa Sports Park

SC 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Thursday Night Football

Saints vs. Cardinals

The Point DP 5:15 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC WITH KIM JOHNSON

Rooftop

Kitchen + Bar

SJC 6 – 9 p.m. (see pp. 44, 47)

20 27

Will & Gary Beachfire SC 7:30 p.m.

Flu Shot Clinic & Senior Resource Fair

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Ravens vs. Buccaneers

San Juan Hills Golf Club

SC 5:20 p.m. (see p. 49)

Sea Country Center

LN 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Candlebox

The Coach House SJC 8 p.m.

JAZZ FRIDAYS

Carlos Restaurant

DP 6 – 9 p.m. (see p. 48)

Movies in the Park Hocus Pocus

Crown Valley Park LN 5 – 8 p.m.

Movie in the Park Hotel

Transylvania Doheny State Beach DP 5:30 p.m.

UFC

Taste of San Clemente Casino San Clemente SC 6 – 10 p.m.

Casa Creepy Haunted House

Casa Romantica SC 7 – 9 p.m.

SOUTH COUNTY RESTORATION

Casey McCants

Facing a slab leak or plumbing disaster? Let South County Restoration in San Clemente come to your rescue. From the second you see water damage, call owner Casey McCants, before you contact your insurance provider. Casey’s team is your one-stop resource to stop the leak, repipe your home, re pair the drywall, and perform the required remodel work. Many mitigation companies offer services to address only one component in the process, but South County Restoration offers a comprehensive solution, from the moment you notice a leak to the last repair detail.

Since 2008, this dedicated team of professionals has been providing emergency water remediation and restoration throughout South Orange County. In addition to being a general contractor, Casey is also a trained homeowner advocate, so he is well-equipped to address insurance claim issues on your behalf. Casey has the knowledge and ex perience to answer insurance provider questions, file the claim, and recover the compensation you deserve. In some cases, insurance may even pay for a portion of your repipe.

“He knows what to ask for,” Annmarie McCants explains. If it’s necessary for you to relocate to a hotel while the house is uninhabitable, Casey fights to make sure your living expenses are

covered. “He spends hours on the phone. It takes legwork.”

“Insurance companies want you to use their approved vendors and do the least amount of work to restore your home,” says Casey. That’s where South Country Restoration stands out. His team conducts a thorough investigation of the damage, suggests a long-term solution, and makes certain all work is done correctly.

How does the process work? First, call Casey immediately. He and his dedicated team will initiate your claim, schedule the repipe, work with your insurance company to get the best settlement, and restore your property to its original condition. Casey’s team will arrive at your home at 8 a.m. on the day of repiping, cover everything in plastic, execute the repairs, and provide you with running water that very night.

South County Restoration utilizes cross-linked polyethylene, better known as PEX, to bypass or replace existing pipes. PEX tubing is flexible and can be directly routed to where it needs to go. The product’s flexibility reduces the need to make joints and turns, while improv ing water pressure. A PEX repipe prevents future leaks and is designed to last a lifetime.

After the repipe is completed, a second team ar rives to repair the drywall, typically two days later. They also perform mitigation services, thoroughly clean and abate the area, conduct mold and as bestos testing, and provide moving and storage, as required. Only South County Restoration can repipe your home and repair the walls in as little as three days.

With a 24/7 Rapid Response Team standing by, and a 49-minute arrival time, call on South Coun ty Restoration when trouble arises. Check out SouthCountyRestoration.com and remember to call Casey, before you call your insurance company.

Casey McCants, Owner CA Lic #932600

CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023

I wanted to inform our local community of upcoming federal regulatory changes that go into effect January 1, 2023. The Federal Department of Energy has increased the mandatory minimum efficiency standards for all new residential

and heat pump systems.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Effective January 1, 2023, new air conditioning and heat pump system pricing will increase up to 20% due to changes in design and an increase of materials to meet these new standards. This can equal thousands of dollars. If you are considering replacing or adding an air conditioning or heat pump system within the next 5 years, I highly recommend contacting us now to make the purchase sooner rather than later. This will lock in your pricing before it dramatically increases. We provide free proposals and 0% financing for 18 months to further make the purchase easier on your pocket. From my perspective, an investment with an estimated 20% return is an excellent one.

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Brian

Sandy Ho , RN Tenaya Forbes, Manager

BY DINA SCAGLIONE

It doesn’t get much better than a tasty craft cock tail, perched on a rooftop with a view of a fiery orange sunset. If that sounds appealing, then say hello to the area’s newest dining destination, Roof top Kitchen and Bar in historic San Juan Capist rano. The tasty craft cocktails, farm-to-table spe cialties and hip, comfortable motif will keep you coming back for more.

Longtime partners Marc Resnick and Archie Hami found this gem of a location, the former Ruby’s, amid the height of the pandemic and set their sights on creat ing something fresh and novel. Opening on Swallow’s Day in March 2022, RTK+B is delivering on that promise, complete with spectacular views, a California-coast al-meets-comfort-food menu, and artfully created craft cocktail libations.

Enjoy a craft beer, glass of wine or one of several signature cocktails like Ring of Fire, with smokey mezcal, passion fruit, citrus and Aperol. Margarita lovers will delight as they sip the Gran Torino, infused with Patron Silver. Popular share ables include ahi and chips, stacked with ahi, avocado, tomato, and cucumber, swimming in a tangy dressing. The must-have fresh shrimp ceviche is loaded with shrimp, cucumber, carrot, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, and Tajin in a citrusy lime marinade. By far, the pulled pork sandwich with honey mustard barbeque sauce, classic cole slaw, pickles, and cilantro is the best handheld around. Gen erously portioned, yet price conscious entrees include the Capistrano Chicken with grilled chicken and fresh veggies, layered in a cream corn sauce. The savory short rib pappardelle pasta features braised short ribs, mushrooms, caramelized onion, and arugula, languishing in a flavorful stroganoff sauce. Meat lovers will appreciate the Ribeye Fillet, a hefty 8-ounce cut, accompanied by garlic, spin ach, cherry tomatoes, and potatoes topped with a spicy gorgonzola sauce. Defi nitely check out the daily fresh-made desserts prepared by a local pastry chef.

Live music happens Thursday through Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m., and all after noon on Sunday. Tunes run the gamut from light jazz to pop to country, cer tain to get you swaying to the rhythm, whether you are looking for a fun date night, a cozy family meal, or enjoying drinks with a group of friends. Planning your holiday party or sports banquet? RTK+B offers private banquet facilities for parties of 50 to 100. Open Tues day through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (dinner only Tuesday – Wednes day) and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Stay tuned for more details on their Sunday brunch!

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

JOIN US AT THE LAGUNA HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER 25555 ALICIA PARKWAY, LAGUNA HILLS

Awe-inspiring Denali National Park and Yukon's Spectacular Wilderness. Our Experts will captivate you with their knowledge and enthusiasm about this magical destination.

Small donation to Alaska Conservation Foundation at Door

SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP TODAY

(949) 273 5444 23866 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel CA

CST:2138484-40

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