Imagine your life without allergies.

This year, you don’t have to let sinus allergies ruin the pleasures of being outdoors. Our comprehensive sinus and allergy care offers you expert medical attention from specialists who take the time to understand your unique needs. The Innovis Health Otolaryngology Department is known as a trusted leader in care of the ear, nose and throat. And helping you live without allergies is just one of our strengths; from thyroid surgery to nasal endoscopic procedures and sleep apnea surgery, our expert team is dedicated to improving your quality of life. Because when you feel good, life is good.

amber underdahl fargo | nd

A Fargo native and Independent Hairstylist, Amber has been in the business for 6 years. She enjoys making people look and feel good in a relaxing environment, where she can be one-on -one with her clients. Amber, husband Ty, and 2-year-old daughter Thea, enjoy summertime at the lakes spending time with family and friends.

cathy piatt fargo | nd

An RN who changed her healthcare focus from treating disease to preventing it, Cathy is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and trained wellness coach. She has been actively involved with many local health related organizations including the Fargo Marathon Youth Run and American Cancer Society Charity Run and is currently involved with the GoFarKids program. A mother of three, Cathy has run several half and full marathons and is an avid fitness

angela smith akron | oh

OTMOM’s Spring 09’ feature, Angela is a stay-at-home mom to four kids. Recently transplanted to the suburbs of Akron, Ohio, Angela is a former Mrs. ND International who still works to bring attention to Go Red for Women, domestic and dating abuse, and children’s literacy. Active in her church, she works hard to maintain the “Mean Mom” title and can create a meal out of nothing, but cannot on her best day make Jell-O. Thankfully she’s married to Superman, who goes by the name Jared.

patricia carlson dilworth | mn

You may be saying to yourself, “I know I’ve seen that girl before!” That’s because Patricia is the alter ego of Valley News Live reporter Tricia O’Connor. She sharpened her writing skills sending travelogues back to her family and friends while living abroad. She wrote of sleeping in a sheep shearing barn in Australia and gaining 30 pounds eating cheese every night in France. Now, she spends her time writing and reporting about all the crazy things happening in the FM area.

lynn brakke moorhead | mn

Owner and operator of Lynn Brakke Organic Beef, Lynn, his wife Dee and three children live on their farm in the heart of the Red River Valley, just 15 minutes south of Moorhead. For more than fourteen years, Lynn has made a commitment to sustainable farming practices and as an organic producer feels a social responsibility is a major commitment for his farming operation. Lynn welcomes all to take the short drive to his farmstead to see the where's and how's of his certified organic, 100% grass-fed cattle.

pelican rapids | mn

A therapist at Southeast Human Service Center, Barbara holds a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is a licensed professional clinical counselor. As a member of Board of Directors of the Red River Valley Asperger Network, Barbara provides public education and advocacy services for children’s mental health issues. She shares a lake home with a fabulous four legged furry friend and enjoys gardening, baking [mostly chocolate], cooking [vegetarian] and shoe shopping.

dr. liz st. louis moorhead | mn

Liz and husband Josh love spending time outdoors with 4-year-old daughter Avery and 2-year-old son Tate. A Moorhead High graduate, Liz returned to the FM area in 2006 after receiving her degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic. That same year she opened Above & Beyond Chiropractic serving patients from birth to seniors. If she looks familiar it might be because she graced the cover of OTMOM last Summer when she was the featured mom!

melissa uetz fargo | nd

Born and raised in Fargo, Melissa enjoys having a full house. She shares her home with her wonderful husband Erik, their 3-year-old son Harris, three cats, a dog, and several dust bunnies. Melissa is a teacher to students on the autism spectrum for the West Fargo School District. Her side jobs include grad school, doing dishes, and kissing owies.