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10 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: Coal

38 HOME: A bedroom remodel infuses boutique flair in a Narragansett home

52 A Cumberland and Coventry coffee bar makes vegan breakfast sammies

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tar oil leaks into Seekonk River from Tidewater site

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12 The state’s first homeless shelter for transition-aged youth has an art-forward approach

16 RHODY PETS: A pet therapist helps heal in Charlestown; Rhody Pet of the Month Madison

46 INFLUENCER: Studio owner gives advice for warming up to hot yoga

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58 JWU students craft healthy tea cocktails

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64 New ceramics studio in Providence encourages all levels

68 RHODY READS: Six books by local authors to inspire and motivate 70 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

73 #HEYRHODYPHOTOS : A colorful mosaic from local Instagrammers

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Coal Tar Oil Leaks into Seekonk River from Tidewater Site Coal byproducts leaked into the Seekonk River at the Tidewater Landing construction site. That’s the spot where a new professional soccer stadium is planned in Pawtucket.

wo boats motored back in forth on the Seekonk River Thursday morning [December 2], towing white, absorbent booms in their wake. The smell of gas hung in the air. “We also see crews walking along the shoreline to the south of the site, with different absorbent materials,” pointed out Mike Jarbeau, Baykeeper for the environmental nonprofit Save The Bay, from a picnic table across the river. The crews were working to contain and clean up coal byproducts leaching from the soil of the nearby Tidewater site. For the second time in four weeks, oil got past the system of floating booms meant to keep it from contaminating the river. This is the spot where Fortuitous Partners plans to build a professional soccer stadium,

accompanied by apartment buildings and retail space. But before the stands can be built and turf laid down, the site’s industrial histor y needs to be dealt with. The Pawtucket Gas Company built a gas manufacturing plant here in 1881 that converted coal, oil and tar into gas for lighting and electricity, according to National Grid. Over the next 90 years, byproducts of the manufacturing process, in coal tar and other toxins, soaked into the soil. National Grid now owns the property. The company began remediation work earlier this year, which will involve removing contaminated soil and capping the site. In the process, they removed a temporar y

cap, allowing gas byproducts to leach into the river. According to National Grid, booms had been set up in the water to capture contaminants during the cleanup work, but a portion of the oil breached the booms yesterday. “ That breach has resulted in a sheen that can now be seen on the water,” National Grid spokesperson Ted Kresse said in a statement. Kresse said a current likely pushed the oil beneath the surface, below the reach of the absorbent boom at the surface. The curtain hanging below the boom, he said, is designed to catch silt, not oil. “This is not how regulatory bodies or communities should ever, ever have to find out about oil spills–particularly when those spills are hazardous to human, animal, and ecological health.

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An absorbent boom downstream of the Tidewater site.

Entities involved in remediation have the obligation to communicate clearly and promptly about this and any related issue,” she wrote. Kresse said National Grid immediately notified the state Department of Environmental Management and the National Response Center. “And we are taking additional actions to limit any further impacts, including deploying more soft and hard booms and additional matting for absorption,” he said. This is the second time that DEM received reports of contaminants leaching from the site. An earlier report on November 12th followed a period of rough weather that “compromised the boom,” said DEM spokesperson Mike Healey. Healey described the gas products as “non-recoverable,” meaning that once the material

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escapes the boom, it’s nearly impossible to remove from the river. On Friday, a DEM marine biologist visited the site to inspect fish that had washed up on the banks of the river. “She found only one species of dead fish: menhaden, a baitfish that is among the most abundant fish species on the East Coast,” Healey said in an email. If multiple fish and bird species had been found dead, he said it would “likely indicate a wider-scale contamination or poisoning due to the release of liquid coal byproducts on Wednesday. The menhaden most likely died, however, due to cold shock, which they’re susceptible to.” The Seekonk River is a relatively undeveloped stretch of water that connects the heavily

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industrialized Blackstone River to the Providence River, which then flows into Narragansett Bay. “You can get striped bass, bluefish at the right time of year. Lots of birds, lots of other small baitfish. So it’s a recovering ecosystem,” said Mike Jarbeau of Save The Bay. “I would say the Seekonk historically has had quite a few issues. A very industrial past. But it’s an up-and-coming area that people are really rediscovering along the river.” Of the slick, he added, “I just hope it’s being dealt with appropriately and it’s not gonna harm the ecosystem in the long run.” Note: This story was updated Friday afternoon [Dec. 3, 2021], after a DEM biologist visited the site to assess the cause of fish deaths on the river. Reporter Sofie Rudin can be reached a SRudin@ThePublicsR adio.org

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onthly LGBTQQIA+ Art Marketplaces started pop ping up this past June in Providence’s Dexter Park, and more recently at indoor locations like WaterFire Arts Center, offering a range of creative works you won’t find anywhere else and a foundation of accessibility. “[ These markets] have proven themselves to not only be a safe place for queer and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists but it has become a collective community who share ideas and resources,” says Julio E. Berroa, founder of Haus of Codec, a nonprofit organization focused on building community through art and educational empowerment. He notes that queer and BIPOC vendors are given first priority, and fees are on a sliding scale of zero to $50 to ensure income isn’t a barrier when it comes to selling work. But these inclusive markets are just scratching the surface of Haus of Codec’s mission. In De cember, the sma ll-but-mig ht y five-person volunte er board opene d the state’s first homeless shelter in Providence for transition- a g e d youth, a population Haus of Code c defines as a g es 18-24, of ten encompassing individua ls who have g one throug h the juvenile justice system, a g e d out of foster or state care, were force d out of their homes af ter re vea ling their sexua l identit y to their family, or a number of other reasons. Berroa , G E M, Ha le y Johnson, Alexander Ruiz , and Charlotte Ga g non, who ma ke up House of Code c , each put their wide-rang ing ta lents and communit y partnerships tog ether to ma ke six emerg enc y shelter be ds ava ilable in Providence. More than just supplying temporary shelter, Haus of Codec is committed to addressing the underlying factors facing youth residents experiencing homelessness. “While traditional shelter models are focused only on the immediate

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needs of their patrons, we are determined to break the cycle of homelessness for our residents,” says Berroa. “We are explicitly offering shelter to age-specific youth as this demographic sees a greater risk of violence and abuse in larger, less accommodating shelter spaces our state has historically provided. “Our hope is that through our network of community care providers, Haus of Codec’s residents will be able to not only sur vive these

difficult moments in their life but also thrive as contributing members of society,” continues Berroa. In addition to meeting basic needs in a safe, affirming environment, residents will be connected to resources via AS220, House of Hope CDC, ONE Neighborhood Builders, Project Weber/RENEW, Sojourner House, Youth Pride Inc., and others. The intersection between art and empowerment is palpable in Haus of Codec’s model for

uplifting their residents and the community. Along with raising funds to open the shelter, the ongoing markets offer a space for residents to sell their wares and foster a sense of creativity and independence in making art. “ We also welcome community organizations who partner alongside Haus of Codec and who offer essential ser vices for those in need,” says Berroa. While the markets take a brief pause for the winter as the team focuses their efforts on the

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In her native UK, Louise Anderson tended to human injuries, running a chain of clinics for fire, ambulance, and police workers, even treating the aching backs of gardeners toiling over London’s 350-acre Hyde Park. When she relocated to Rhode Island with her American husband (who grew up vacationing in Westerly), she decided to combine her physical therapy skills with her lifelong love of animals and founded Rhode Island Pet Rehab. “My clients come as vet referrals for issues ranging from injury recovery to arthritis. The first visit is always about gaining the pet’s trust. We meet in a relaxing setting with non-slip

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or those uninitiated to energ y therapy, Veronica Cintron’s practice is an approachable foray into its varied forms, from Reiki to rootwork. She explains of her Pawtucket center, “I call it White Lotus Spiritual Healing because I think it’s important to heal our spirit first and then our bodies follow, and so it really is a comprehensive and a 360º way of looking at healing.”

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Your One-Stop-Shop that on the surface, it appears very similar to Reiki, but the modality is completely different. Reiki is a Japanese practice that focuses on universal life force energ y: “The idea is that we harness that energ y and then bring it to our seven chakra centers located in our bodies, from crown to root.” IET, on the other hand, is the process of moving past feelings of stagnation that build in our lives over time. “The belief system is that we’re born these amazing , beautiful, perfect souls clear with our life’s mission, and as we progress, things happen, traumas start to accumulate,” Cintron says. “This is really about removing heavy energ y and removing traumas from the energetic field.” From the perspective of the client, IET is an hour-long session of deep breathing to ambient sounds while Cintron works, a process that includes light touching. Each session begins and ends with talking , allowing a safe space to share goals going into it and the chance to debrief after. Cintron notes there are no rules or expectations for how to react to a treatment, whether you wish to be silent through the whole thing or share thoughts that come up during. No two sessions are the same in terms of sensations and aftereffects, though Cintron’s clients have reported feeling more energized or focused in the days that follow or have a clearer sense of direction moving through their lives. The motto of IET is “removing the issues from your tissues,” and Cintron advises being receptive to what that might mean for you. “Just [bring ] an open mind and open heart. That’s it. The resistance has to be left at the door,” she says, “and just know that it’s gonna be what it’s supposed to be.” While the varied forms of healing Cintron practices offer a choose-your-own-adventure of spiritual ser vices, she explains that IET is one of the most gentle sessions and a great place to start for newcomers. “ What happens over time is that you really start moving through your life a little bit better, seeing that these things that were holding you back seem so so small.” In-person and distance IET and Reiki sessions are available by appointment. Pawtucket, WhiteLotusSpiritualHealing.com

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From aerobics to Zumba, boutique g yms around the state can help you hit your fitness goals By Karen Greco

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“And one, two, three, four!” Selene Byron, the Pound instructor at Edgewood Fitness for Women, counts down over DJ Snake’s thump ing bassline. Nine women – including me – in the industrial-chic fitness studio are provided with drum sticks. We summon our inner rock stars and launch into a heart-pumping workout that simulates a rock concert. With our tools aloft, we are the beat masters. The camaraderie between the nine of us was

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clear the minute we stepped onto our mats. Like a tight-knit rock band, the women greeted each other with high fives and hugs, and they welcomed me, a newbie, just as warmly. “I’m going to copy your moves,” I warned the statuesque woman in front of me. She confided, “I’m always doing it wrong.” Then Byron turned down the lights, and we rocked. Rhode Island’s boutique fitness scene is an embarrassment of riches. You can curl

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old school iron next to muscle heads at places like Rhode Warrior Gym in Charlestown. You can indulge in a relaxing yoga practice at The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley in Cumberland or spin it out at So Co Cycle in Narragansett. For the uninhibited, there’s pole dancing at Providence Pole Fitness in War wick. One-on-one private training , group classes, boot camps, even ninja g yms cater to ever y fitness whim at ever y fitness level.

Rhody Resources for Muscle Recovery Call it the Tom Brady effect. Today’s elite athletes believe that recovering from a workout is more important than the workout itself. Indulge in a recover y ritual with these restorative protocols. CONTR AST BATH THER APY Switching between hot and cold pools of water stimulates the circulator y system, which can help improve blood flow and decrease muscle soreness. The Bodhi Spa Newport and Providence, TheBodhiSpa.com

HALOTHER APY Proponents of halotherapy – where you relax in a climate-controlled grotto made of salt rock – tout its anti-inflammator y properties. Salt releases negative ions, which can help ion-deficient, inflamed cells repair.

WHOLE B ODY CRYOTHER APY Pro-athletes swear by this cold therapy treatment protocol, which exposes your body to an extreme-cold, sub-zero chamber for up to four minutes to fight inflammation and boost muscle recovery.

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TR ADITIONAL DRY SAUNA A post-workout sauna can relieve sore muscles and help improve circulation, which aids in recover y.

FLOAT THER APY Suspended in a pool of body temperature water spiked with magnesium sulfate, float therapy’s weightlessness relaxes the muscles while the sensor y deprivation decreases stress.

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Float | Warwick, FloatRI.com Island Wellness | Middletown, IslandWellness.com

R affa Yoga | Cranston, R affaLife.com The Bodhi Spa | Newport and Providence, TheBodhiSpa.com

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“ This is all about creating organic community,” explains Natalina Earls, who founded Cranston’s Edgewood Fitness for Women 10 years ago. Her experience working at corporate g yms through college and grad school (she has a doctorate in histor y) was “ever ything I hated about fitness.” Her philosophy at Edgewood Fitness “isn’t that much of a reach. I studied women’s histor y and women’s communities and decided to build one.” Community is the buzzword across Rhode Island’s boutique g yms. Kayla Couto, who worked as an optician before going all in on fitness and opening Salt Cycle Studio in Tiverton, had just moved to Rhode Island and “I wanted new friends,” she says with a laugh. “I was seeking community. I wanted to provide a place where people felt seen and welcome and could connect with others.” “ We are lacking comrader y and connection,” says Aubrey Rodman, who founded Bottega Yoga in Wakefield in April. “Because of COVID, we need it more than ever.” Rodman’s background in mental health counseling for adolescents led her to yoga. She founded her studio with the ethos that yoga needed to be more accessible to different communities. With classes like Rollin with my OMies and Barre Fight, the studio’s vibe is inclusive and fun. “ We’re not froof y up in here,” she notes. “My place is probably the most intimidating ,” admits Strongman champ Steve Tripp, owner of Pawtucket’s TOP Streng th Project. A true muscle g ym, TOP Streng th is where serious streng th athletes come to lift, but newbies are always welcome at the racks. “ We have the most supportive atmosphere. If someone’s having trouble, ask for help,” he says, noting that his more experienced members are happy to share their knowledge.

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“Enjoy the small victories and accept your failures. Setbacks are the most important part of the process.” -STEVE TRIPP The TOP Strength Project

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The TOP Strength Project’s Steve Tripp is is also a champion Strongman competitor Photo courtesy of TOP Strength Project

This specialized knowledge, with trainers who focus on specific modalities, makes boutique g yms stand out. Newbies may find the niche training offerings more palatable than the one-size-fits-all concept favored by big box g yms. “ We are ver y good at what we do,” says Bottega Yoga’s Rodman, noting that all her instructors teach a similar style of yoga. The music choices and vibe the different instructors bring to their classes create the variety in the practice. “ The beauty of yoga is that it can adjust to your body,” she continues, pointing out that practicing in the studio’s infrared heat helps with flexibility, of particular importance to those just starting out. “Our room is not multipurpose,” says Salt Cycle’s Couto. “ The space is tailored to deliver indoor cycling ’s full experience.” That means peddling in low lighting with music as the prime motivator, creating a nightclub -like atmosphere “ but you’re working on your health and fitness.” Newbies are encouraged to ask questions and trainers are always excited to help them find their fitness footing. “Ever y fitness level can join us,” she says. “ We’re here to help.” TOP Streng th owner Tripp founded his g ym with niche training in mind. Fed up with the diluted training experience at the bigger g yms, he created a training facility with “stuff I like best,” which includes 20 squat racks, Ardblair Stones, and other Olympic and Powerlifting equipment that’s often hard to find. Sabrina Kay from SJFit heads to the homes of her Aquidneck Island clients for one-on-one training. “I get to know my clients and their goals,” she says. “I plan their workouts based on those goals.” With multiple certifications, she can take her clients through workouts that range from Barre to Zumba, but she specializes in that individualized experience. Laid Back Fitness is the only g ym in the state with “MovNat” (natural movement) certified trainers. The goal of MovNat is to be “physically competent in a wide range of movement skills,” explains owner Ryan McGowan. It follows developmental movement patterns and scales from there. “MovNat adjusts to where the person is, so ever ything we do is accessible,” he says. “ When an adult unlocks a skill and they jump up and down yelling ‘I did it,’ that gets me pumped.” Andrew Menton, co -owner of Newport Box Fit, which features classes based on the training pro tocols of boxers, points out that their ability to be nimble allows them to tailor their classes based on interest, like creating a legs and abs-focused class at the request of their clients. “Group class environments are not for ever ybody,” he concedes. “But when people feel like they are a part of something , they have more success with it.”

“Start small. If you try to overhaul your life, it’s going to seem overwhelming. Commit to two small changes every week.” -ALLISON BR AMHALL Divine Barre

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JUST DO IT (FOR YOU) “Just rush in with both feet and get soaking wet,” advises Jake Burke from Atomic Kickboxing in Providence. Like the other boutique g yms, Atomic caters to all fitness levels and works for both beginners and experienced exercisers. “Kickboxing is intimidating ,” he admits. “But people are surprised with how much they like punching and kicking stuff.” While it’s a no -contact program, their students learn how to punch, kick, knee, and elbow as if they were go ing into the ring , which, for some, is empowering. “It’s not about ‘does my butt look good,’” says Laurel St. Denis who co-owns PE Fitness Studio in Pawtucket with her wife Lisa. “Our motto is ‘work out because you love your body, not because you hate it.’” With a focus on functional fitness, their studio features an inclusive environment where Iron Men competitors train beside Brown professors. Unique to PE is their hiking class, a 10-week program that culminates in a challenging full day outdoor hike. “I always go back to what my wife says: if you had to run a marathon tomorrow, you could. It might take you 20 hours, but you could,” St. Denis says. “Your strength is yourself. That belief in yourself will keep you going.”

FIND YOUR JOY An added bonus of boutique studios: they don’t bind you to long-term contracts. Menton from Newport Box Fit says he and his business partner Jesse Macrae created their studio as an alternative to the big box g yms that tied fitness seekers to onerous contract terms. “We give people no-nonsense, flexible pricing that allows them to come when they want to do a class,” he says, noting that their close-knit community comes in all ages, experience levels, shapes, and sizes. “Don’t limit yourself,” advises Allison Bramhall from Divine Barre in Providence, which combines a ballet, Pilates, and yoga base to isolate muscles, then works them to exhaustion using small movements. “ With boutique g yms there is always a new client special,” she continues, noting that her studio offers the first workout free. “ Tr y all of them.” Var ying the workouts keeps exercise interesting , and it helps you find what you enjoy. Without costly monthly fees tying you to one location, patrons can feel free to experiment: tr y a Barre class one day, spin the next, then check out a boot camp or weight lifting class. Finally, don’t be shy about stepping into the g ym, even if you haven’t taken a fitness class since high school. “Start where you are instead of looking backwards or for wards. It’s hard to move for ward when you are comparing yourself to your old self,” advises Edgewater’s Earls. “It can be intimidating , but a lot of the people around you started where you are – they are rooting for you.”

Rhody Resources: Central RI 401 Strength and Fitness Warwick | 401StrengthAndFitness.com

Mend Yoga’s classes aim to strengthen the body and restore the mind Photo by Visual Manor, courtesy of Mend Yoga

Olympia Fitness Cranston | OlympiaFitnessRI.com

Reflexion Fitness and Wellness Cranston | ReflexionFitRI.com

On the Ropes Warwick | OnTheRopesRI.com

Revival Fitness Cranston | RevivalFitnessRI.com

Peter Mollo Fitness Johnston | PeterMolloFitness.com

Rhode Island Strength and Conditioning West Warwick RhodeIslandStrengthAndConditioning.com

Practice Movement and Recovery Warwick | PracticeMovement.com Primal Training Center Cranston | PrimalATC.com

Haven Fitness | Cranston | HavenFitness.com

Rondeau’s Kickboxing Johnston | RKBLive.com Simplify Yoga Coventry | SimplifyYoga.com

Profitness Warwick | ProFitRI.com

So Fit Cycle | Warwick | SoFitCycle.com

Joyful Bliss | Johnston | JoyfulBlissYoga.com

Providence Pole Fitness Warwick | ProvidencePoleFitness.com

Stacie Venagro Fitness Cranston | StacieVenagroFitness.com

Laid Back Fitness Warwick | LaidBackFitness.com

Raffa Yoga and Urban Sweat Cranston | RaffaLife.com

Studio Exhale Cranston | StudioExhale.com

Next Level Fitness Johnston | NextLevelFitnessRI.com

RBF Fitness and Nutrition Warwick | RBFFitness.com

Sweat Shop Fitness Coventry | SweatShop.Fitness

Ironclad Fitness Center Cranston | OceanStateCrossFit.com

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Statewide Fitness Directory The Parkinson’s Place Warwick | TPPFitnessRI.com

CycleOlogy Studio Tiverton | CycologyStudioInc.com

Renaissance Fitness and Cycle Newport | RenaissanceFitnessAndCycle.com

Unique Fitness West Warwick | UniqueFitnessLLC.com

Element | Tiverton | ElementRhodeIsland.com

Rhode Island Hot Yoga Bristol | RhodeIslandHotYoga.com

Empower Fitness and Yoga Portsmouth | EmpowerFitnessRI.com

What is Movement Warwick | WhatIsMovement.com Yoga Concepts | Cranston | BikramYogaRI.com

H.I.T. Healthy and Fitness Barrington | HitHealthAndFitness.com

Salt Cycle Studio Tiverton | SaltCycleStudios.com Shape It Up Fitness | East Providence ShapeItUpNutritionFitness.com

Icon Boxing Club Bristol | IconBoxingClub.com

SJ Fit | Newport | SabrinaJFitlife.com

Inner Light Center for Yoga and Meditation Middletown | InnerLightYoga.com

Synergy Power Yoga Barrington | SynergyPowerYoga.com

426 Fitness | Warren | 426Fitness.com

Jann Jette Studio Bristol | JanJatteStudio.com

Thames Street Yoga Middletown | ThamesStreetYoga.com

Anchor Health and Performance Warren | AnchorHealthAndPerformance.com

Love Defeats Fear Newport | LoveDefeatsFear.com

The Scared Center Portsmouth | Sacred-Center.org

Aull Pilates and Movement Studio Middletown | AullPilates.com

LP Fitness and Performance Center at Longplex Family and Sport Center Tiverton | Longplex.com

Wave Cycle Studio Newport | WaveCycleStudio.com

East Bay 212 Health and Performance Rumford | 212HealthAndPerformance.com

Barrington Fitness Studio Barrington | BarringtonFitness.com

Bridge to Fitness Middletown | BridgeToFitness.com

Northern RI

Mist Fitness | Middletown | MistFitness.com

All Day Physique Pawtucket | AllDayPhysique.com

Bristol Yoga Studio Bristol | BristolYogaStudio.com

Nanaquaket Yoga Studio Tiverton | NYSTiverton.com

Be Better Yoga | Smithfield | BeBetterRI.org

BullFrog Fit | Portsmouth | BullFrogFit.com

Newport Box Fit Newport | NewportBoxFit.com

Body Rock Fitness and Nutrition Cumberland | BodyRockRI.com

Newport Community Yoga and Pilates Newport | NewportCommunityYogaPilates.com

Diamond Hill CrossFit Cumberland | DiamondHillCrossFit.com

Newport Power Yoga Newport | NewportPowerYoga.com

Fitness Rising | Lincoln | Fitness-Rising.com

BeYouCycle | Portsmouth | BeYouCycleRI.com

Cardio Glow | Barrington | CardioGlow.com Core Strength and Conditioning Middletown | CoreStrengthRI.com Create Power Yoga East Providence | CreatePowerYoga.com CrossFit East Providence East Providence | CrossFitEastProvidence.com CrossFit Phillipsdale Rumford | CrossFitPhillipsdale.com Hey Rhody WELLNESS JANUARY 2022 |

One Asterisk CrossFit Middletown | OneAsteriskCrossFit.com

ForeCourt Complete Racquet and Fitness Club Cumberland | ForeCourtRI.com

Peak Fitness | Portsmouth | PeakFitnessRI.com

Forrest Fitness Pawtucket | ForrestFitnessRI.com

Pulse Gym | Newport | PulseNewport.com

Fusion Fit | Cumberland | Fusion-Ft.com

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One Yoga Center Foster | OneYogaCenter.com

The TOP Strength Project Pawtucket | TheTopStrengthProject.com

PE Fitness Studio Pawtucket | PEFitnessStudio.com

The Woods | Lincoln | TheWoodsYoga.com

Full Range Fitness | FullRangePVD.com Iyengar Yoga Source | IyengarYogaSource.com

Phoenix Rising Smithfield | PhoenixRising.Studio Power Yoga Plus Smithfield | PowerYogaPlusRI.com Providence Pilates Cumberland | ProvidencePilatesCenter.com

Jala Studio | Jala-Studio.com The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley Cumberland | TheYogaStudioBRV.com Time for You Yoga Cumberland | TimeForYouYoga.com

Legendary Boxing | LegendaryBoxingRI.om Maya Breuer | Providence | MayaBreuer.com Method Fitness | MethodFit.com

Underground Yoga Glocester | UndergroundYogaRI.com

Mind 2 Body Fitness | Mind2BodyFit.com Momentum Fitness | MomentumRI.com

Rock Spot Climbing Lincoln | RockSpotClimbing.com

Providence

Providence Barbell Club | ProvidenceBarbell.com

Shiva Shakti Yoga Shala & Wellness Center Pawtucket | ShivaShaktiYogaShala.com

Atomic Kickboxing AtomicKickboxing.com

Providence Pilates ProvidencePilatesCenter.com

Shri Yoga | Pawtucket | ShriYoga.org

Balance Point Studio | ProvPilates.com

Providence Power Yoga ProvidencePowerYoga.com

Smithfield Fitness Smithfield | SmithfieldFitness.com

Core Studios | CoreFitProv.com

Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing Chepachet | SoulShineRI.com

Rev’d Indoor Cycle | RevdIndoorCycling.com CrossFit Providence CrossFitProvidence.com

Rhode Island Hot Yoga RhodeIslandHotYoga.com

Cultural Society | CSEBRI.org The Barre and Yoga Experience Smithfield | TheBarreAndYogaExperience.com

Divine Barre | DivineBarre.com

The Gym | Woonsocket | TheGymLLC.com

Formless Fitness | Formless-Fitness.com

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Community Yoga Richmond | CommunityYogaRI.com

Providence Pilates Narragansett | ProvidencePilatesCenter.com

CrossFit Gamut East Greenwich | CrossFitGamut.com

Precision Fitness Westerly | PrecisionFitnessRI.com

CrossFit Peace Dale South Kingstown | CrossFitPeaceDale.com

Quonny Yoga | Charlestown | QuonnyYoga.com

Crush Fitness Studios East Greenwich | CrushFitRI.com CycleSK | Peace Dale | CycleSK.com Elevate Barre and Cycle Narragansett | ElevateBarreCycle.com

Rhode Island Power Yoga North Kingstown | RhodeIslandPowerYoga.com Rhode Warrior Gym Charlestown | RhodeWarriorGym.com RI Yoga Center | Kingston | RIYogaCenter.com

EPS | Westerly | EPSAthletes.com

Rockbriar Farm Charlestown | RockbriarFarm.com

Island Heron Jamestown | IslandHeronYoga.com

Rock Spot Climbing Peace Dale | RockSpotClimbing.com

West Side Yoga | WestSideYogaPvd.com

Jessica Ackerman Narragansett | JessicaAckerman.com

Say Yes Yoga | East Greenwich | SayYesYoga.com

South County

JG Fitness and Performance | North Kingstown JGFitnessAndPerformance.com

So Fit Cycle | North Kingstown | SoFitCycle.com

Absolute Fitness & Health East Greenwich | AbsoluteFitEG.com

JTab Training East Greenwich | JtabStrength.com

South County Adventure Boot Camp for Women South Kingstown | SCBootCamp.com

All That Matters | Wakefield | AllThatMatters.com

Luxe Fitness Clubs Wakefield & Westerly | LuxeFitnessClubs.com

Steve’s Gym Narragansett | StevesGym.Weebly.com

Method Fitness East Greenwich | MethodFitEG.com

Thrive Moves | East Greenwich | ThriveMoves.com

VP Fitness | VPFitness.net

So Co Cycle | Narragansett | SoCoCycleRI.com

AMP Training Center East Greenwich | AMPFitRI.com Balance Personal Fitness East Greenwich | BalancePersonalFitness.com

Westerly Fitness | Westerly | WesterlyFitness.com Natural Fitness Yoga Narragansett | NaturalFitnessYoga.com

West Ferry Yoga | Jamestown | WestFerryYoga.com

Ocean State Community Wellness North Kingstown | OSCWellness.org

Wild Flow Barre Yoga North Kingstown | WildFlowRI.com

Pilates Stance | Saunderstown | PilatesStance.com

Westerly CrossFit | WesterlyCrossFit.com

Pilates West Bay Studio East Greenwich | PilatesWestBay.com

Yoga Barn | East Greenwich | YogaBarnRI.com

Bottega Yoga | South Kingstown | BottegaYoga.com

Pixie Dust Pilates and Wellness Club Wakefield | PixieDustClubRI.com

Coastal Ninja Warriors Ashaway | CoastalNinjaWarriors.com

Post Road CrossFit North Kingstown | PostRoadCrossFit.com

NOTE: This list features nearly 200 independent boutique gyms across the state. To qualify, each had to be independent (not part of a chain or a franchise) and maintain an active website. If we missed your favorite, please email Karen@ProvidenceOnline.com

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Beat the Winter Beauty Blues Five indulgent products made in the Ocean State for $35 or less By Jackie Ignall

fter weeks of rushing about in the frosty air, there’s no better time to nurture ourselves and reset than right now. Luckily, we don’t have to look far to find the right products to replenish dr y skin and hair. Think of these locally made goods as part of a post-holiday boot camp to smooth, plump, and maintain a luminous glow in the new year and beyond.

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Meet Juliana Olmstead The owner of Rhode Island Hot Yoga on radical self-acceptance, releasing expectations, and learning to strum a six-string By S ascha Roberts

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Like With the new year upon us, do you have any tips for making “new year, new me” stick? After seven plus years in business, we’ve moved away from the “new year, new you” concept. Too often, we would see students join a class in January, put unrealistic expectations on themselves, overdo it for a few weeks, and then never come back again! Our mantra for January 2022 is “new year, same you,” because we think everyone needs a good dose of radical self-acceptance during these crazy times. We’ve been living through a global pandemic, among other things, and it’s been mentally and emotionally draining. I would like to see everyone take the pressure off themselves and focus on self-care rather than self-improvement this year. If you can just keep showing up for yourself, you’re doing great. The beautiful part is that when you release yourself from those expectations, you’re moving in the direction of a more sustainable, life-long yoga practice, which is a lot more likely to “stick.” Do you have advice for someone beginning their yoga practice? Remember that you don’t need to compete with anybody, not even yourself ! During your first three to five classes, you’ll just be getting the hang of the routine and figuring out the right intensity level for you. There are many styles of yoga and they all have their own learning curve, so keep an open mind. If things don’t “click” in your first session, give it another chance or try a different class. Your only goal should be to feel good when you leave. On a practical level, it’s a good idea to make a reservation and arrive a little early on your first day so that you can meet the teacher and settle in comfortably. Most importantly, focus on your breath and enjoy taking time for yourself. Everything else will come with time. What’s hot yoga all about? I’ve come to enjoy all different types of yoga, but hot yoga was my first true love! The heat is an incredible tool for warming up your muscles, improving cardiovascular health, and boosting your endorphins. Especially during our cold New England winters, spending time in the heat can elevate your mood and reduce the effects of seasonal depression. For those with arthritis or stiff bodies, the heat can be a great pain reliever and makes movement much easier.

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h, you’re gonna be fun,” said my massage therapist at Slō Spa & Salon, a business just over the state line in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Initially sur veying my neck and shoulders with her fingers – an area I circled on the intake sheet filled out upon entering the salon – I confirmed her hunch of having a sedentary job and lots of stress. “The body is like a puzzle and I need to figure it out,” she said. “A puzzle of muscle knots.” Even though I was about to enter a hightouch situation for the first time in a very long time, I felt at ease. All spa staff wore masks, hand sanitizer was at the ready, and a gallery wall of framed safety standards and protocols was on display front and center. While everything appeared orderly and tidy, it didn’t feel sterile, and the salon area to the left buzzed with activity. However, my visit began

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also treated to a shampoo and blow-out, so as not to reenter the bright lights of Route 6 looking like a crazed (but refreshed) mess. Back to the sunny part of the building to meet Er yk Paquette, master stylist, who led me to a sink for the most wonderfully vigorous shampoo. Next, he masterfully blew out my naturally curly hair straight with cascading flipped ends, sharing styling tips as he worked. I’m very much a fan of the slow living movement, of taking in the moment and appreciating the everyday, so the vibe they’ve designed at Slō speaks to my sensibilities right

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Breakfast Goes Green

Vegan c a fe a nd CB D b a r s e r ve s u p ve g a n sweet and savory eats By Abbie Lahmers

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ou might think foods like eggs, cream cheese, and sausage are a thing of the past once you go plant-based, but at BlackStone Herbs & Coffee Bar, they don’t have to be. The organic, vegan cafe and CBD purveyor first opened in Cumberland just over a year ago and quickly became known for their craft espresso drinks. “We strongly believe in coffee culture and strive to perfect classic cafe drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, americanos, etc.,” says co-owner Eddy Sandoval. “Some say we have a bartender’s approach to crafting our espresso drinks.” Now with a second location in Coventry, they still put the same level of care into your first drink of the day, and have branched out to recreate a

breakfast favorite. Plant-based sausage, egg , and cheese sammies on a plain or everything bagel offer a hearty (and healthy) addition to their menu of vegan sweets like donuts and cannoli. “ We source as locally as we possibly can, so things change with the season,” Sandoval explains. Past specials have also included savor y eats like a Meatball Sub on a gluten-free torpedo roll with house-made Italian “meat” balls and a Chickpea Tuna Wrap. Their own Garlic Herb Cream Cheese on a bagel topped with cucumbers, spinach, or tomatoes is always an option. For seasonal pastries,

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BlackStone sources from places like Miss Vegan based in War wick, The Donut Shack in Tiverton, and Juliana’s Italian Baker y in Cumberland, while many coffees and teas come from New Har vest in Pawtucket and Farmacy Herbs in Providence. “Our vision is to provide limitless, simple, and raw ingredients or healthy alternatives that you do not typically find in a coffee shop,” says Sandoval, which extends to the “herb” part of their name, referring both to tea and CBD offerings. Tinctures, pain salves, gummies, and more are made with CBD from Dream

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Catcher Farm in Dudley, MA, and friendly staff are happy to explain the homeopathic wellness ideas behind the different varieties. Both cafes were founded around an art- and community-forward vision. “The Coventry location gives us more space to really make a fun and inviting atmosphere where you can grab a latte, tea, or matcha, and hang out,” says Sandoval, or take a seat at the custom live-edge wood bar and “watch the magic” of the baristas preparing craft drinks, while enjoying a breakfast sandwich, of course. Coventry and Cumberland, BlackStoneHerbsAndCoffeeBar.com

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Veg Out

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ith strong notes of ginger and garlic, and a spicy chili kick, this flavorful medley of sauteed veggies is the perfect compliment to your favorite protein or a satisfying dinner on its own. Onion, squash, zucchini, and mushroom make up the base of this healthy and simple-to-make side dish. It’s versatile, too – feel free to swap in whatever produce is in season or fits your liking. If you don’t have a winter farmers market nearby, or if you’re too busy to make the trip, my go-to is the WhatsGood app. Founded in RI, the farm-to-home company is reinventing the food system by connecting consumers directly with local farmers, artisan food makers, and chefs. Browse fresh harvests and pasture-raised meats from the comfort of your home and order for home delivery or pick-up at spots like Campus Fine Wines in Providence, The Farm in Chepachet, Hope & Main in Warren, the WhatsGood headquarters in Warwick, and other spots. SourceWhatsGood.com

S pi cy S a u te e d Zu cch i n i a n d S q u a s h ING RE DIE NTS • 2-3 zucchinis • 1-2 yellow squash • 1 yellow or white onion • 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms • ⅓ cup coconut aminos • 1 Tbsp garlic chili sauce (use less for less spice; I use Huy Fong ) • 1 ½ Tbsp rice vinegar • 1 ½ Tbsp light brown sugar • 2 Tbsp minced ginger • 1 Tbsp minced garlic • 2 Tbsp coconut, olive, or sesame oil OPTIONAL GARNISHES:

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STE PS 1. Chop zucchini, yellow squash, and onion, removing the woody ends. Heat your preferred oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Toss in the chopped veggies and mushrooms and stir. Continue stirring and cook the vegetable mixture until the zucchini is fork-tender, about 12 minutes. 2. While the vegetables are cooking, in a small saucepan, mix together the coconut aminos, brown sugar, garlic chili sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced to ¼ cup. Remove from the heat. 3. Once the zucchini and squash is tender, toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 4. Drizzle about half of the reduced coconut amino sauce over the zucchini mixture and mix well. Taste, and add more sauce if desired. 5. Top with chopped cashews and parsley or cilantro and enjoy! TIP:

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Juice Bar Crawl Ni n e h e althy b evv i e ba rs offer i ng del ish sip s an d bi tes By Patty J

ho says healthy food can’t be a little sweet? Whether you’re kicking off January with a juice cleanse or just want to start including more fruit and smoothies in your diet, here are nine local spots perfect for jumping (or tip-toeing ) into the juicing craze.

Alma Juice Bar + Market This popular destination in “ The Wick” has cold-pressed juices and smoothies sure to delight ever yone in your circle, including the kiddos (think PBJ and Strawnana smoothies). I just love that they have a Coffee Cabinet smoothie, which old-school Rhode Islanders will appreciate. You’ll also find other hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and treats. Wickford, AlmaJuiceBar.com

Bevvies Considering a juice cleanse ? Bevvies has you covered. The juicer y and smoothie bar opened for business on Main Street last winter, and pairs with local companies to provide Luluna Kombucha and Borealis coffee among other goodies. East Bay reg ulars rave over their acai bowls, avocado toast, and house-made cashew milk. Warren, BevviesBar.com

Along with health bowls, Wakefield’s BOL serves up delish smoothies

Photos courtesy of Fully Rooted Juice (L); by Nick DelGiudice (R)

BOL The name stands for “Bowls of Love” and their specialty is all things plant-based. Open since November 2019, this organic eatery has fast become a go-to for their signature Activated Charcoal Waffles, smoothie and rice bowls, and juices. Enjoy your order in the rustic chic interior or take it to go. Wakefield, BolOf Love.com

Fully Rooted Juice Want your juice delivered to your door ? Fully Rooted has got you. Their small-batch and all-natural juices, shots, and kombucha go out for deliver y ever y Wednesday and Friday, or you can pick up bottles at new kiosks popping up around the state, so you’ll never run out of your favorite sips – perfect for the dedicated juicer. FullyRooted.com

Glow Cafe & Juice Bar The brainchild of PC’s women’s basketball coach, Glow has been wowing juice, smoothie, and plant-based eating enthusiasts since

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opening its doors on Admiral Street in 2020. A menu of fresh-pressed juices and wellness shots is complemented by bowls, salads, and quick bites (including their vegan Jamaican Patties). Providence, EatDrinkGlow.com

High Tide Juice Co. This surf-inspired cafe on Beach Street has locals and tourists alike hooked on their fresh juices, smoothies, and bowls. Patrons love the friendly ser vice and that they can opt for an eco-conscious reusable bowl. Kids can enjoy after-school specials every Thursday afternoon for discount bevvies and snacks. Westerly, HighTideJuiceBar.com

Lucy Juicy A new juice bar to the neighborhood, Lucy Juicy has made-to-order drinks, smoothies, bowls, and light bites. Inside, a retail section also ser ves as a mini-market of curated Rhodymade pantry items, vegan goods, and other

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Power Of Juice Last year this wellness and healthy eating emporium (started by Cordon Bleu-trained chef Brigid Rafferty) relocated to a new space at The Polo Center. They are well-known for their fresh juice, vegan confections and soups (their chili is excellent), seed bread, and more. They also have an incentive for going green by bringing back their glass jars and bottles. Middletown, ThePowerOf Juice.com

Wildflour Bakery, Cafe & Juice Bar This plant-based cafe has delectable sweets and coffee or tea-based drinks, along with super fresh juice, shots (including wheatgrass), and smoothies. More recently, they partnered with Fully Rooted and set up a self-ser ve kiosk, so you can grab your faves from FR there, too. Pawtucket, WildflourBakeryCafe.com

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Putting the Tea in Nightlife

JWU st ud e nt s co n co ct c re at i ve d r i n k s t h at a re b oth h ea lthy a n d elevated By Abbie Lahmers The antioxidants, nutrients, and benefits in reducing inflammation made blueberry acai an easy choice for their citrusy-sweet drink. Angie Escalante was similarly drawn to the tea’s health benefits, but bringing her marketing major to good use, also saw the opportunity to make her bevvie Insta-worthy. Her Bigelow Blueberr y Butterfly Empress, which stole the cocktail categor y, achieves a vibrant fuschia color. Pulling inspiration from Providence’s bar scene, Escalante explains, “I went out one time to the Alley Cat and ordered a lavender gin spirit and it had the beautiful diffusion from indigo into lemon,” which is how she discovered the butterfly pea blossom gin Empress 1908 that transforms a simple drink into a stunner. Taking a farm-to -table approach to their alchemy, baking and pastr y arts majors

Kinnear y and Lundquist perfected a drink that’s elevated enough for the nightlife yet alcohol-free for anytime sipping. “Emma is the bartender and knows ever ything about mixolog y,” says Kinnear y. “I put all my brain power into the ingredients and the sustainable efforts in each one, and what makes each ingredient healthy, and she measured out ever ything and fig ured out all the quantities, so it was a pretty good duo.” When asked how best to enjoy these decadent drinks, Escalante is quick to answer “Brunch!” – the BBB Empress isn’t overly sweet so it pairs well with stacks of pancakes and other indulgences. Both drinks are nourishing and sure to drive away the winter blues with their summertime flavors. To learn more about JWU’s partnership with Bigelow Tea and to see other student cocktails, visit JWU.edu/news.

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t’s a cocktail…but also tea, trendy yet good for you: it’s a Super Bev. This is the premise distilled (or steeped) into the competition Johnson & Wales University hosted this past fall in partnership with Bigelow Tea. Eight student teams (some working solo, others with partners) meticulously developed and then put their recipes to the test by shaking them up for a panel of judges to see how their Super Bevs stacked up in two categories of Bigelow herbal tea-based drinks: cocktail and mocktail. The two winning recipes share a superfoodforward tea: blueberry acai. “Knowing that the beverage was supposed to be healthy, I wanted to make something very light and something attention-grabbing ,” explains Celia Kinneary, who, along with Emma Lundquist, won in the spirits-free category for their Purple Pineapple.

Creative cocktail contenders for JWU’s Super Bev competition

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By Angie Escalante • 1 oz Bigelow Blueberr y Acai Green Tea • 1 oz Empress 1908 Gin • 1 oz simple syrup • 1 oz fresh lemon juice • 3-4 fresh blueberries • Spiral lemon zest and blueberries for garnish 1. Steep tea with room temperature or cold water for 5-8 minutes 2. Muddle blueberries with lemon juice and simple syrup in a glass mixer 3. Add the cold-brewed tea and Empress Gin 4. Add ice 5. Hard shake 6. Double strain into ice-filled highball glass 7. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh blueberries PURPLE PINE APPLE

By Emma Lundquist and Celia Kinneary • 1 cup water • 1 cup clover honey • ¼ cup fresh ginger, chopped and peeled, plus 4 small pieces • 1 Bigelow Blueberr y Acai Green Tea bag • 1 oz fresh pineapple juice • ¼ oz fresh lemon juice • ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice • 3 fresh blackberries • Honeyed ginger pieces and dried pineapple flower for garnish 1. Create a ginger honey syrup by combining water, clover honey, and ¼ cup fresh ginger in a pot and bring to a boil. 2. Lower to a simmer and reduce the syrup to desired concentration, about 7 minutes. 3. In a separate pot, bring 8 ounce water to a boil. 4. Reser ve half ounce of syrup, then add the rest to the hot water and steep tea bag in mixture for 4-5 minutes. 5. Remove tea bag and let mixture cool. 6. In a cocktail mixer, muddle ginger and blackberries with reser ved ginger syrup. 7. Add steeped tea and remaining ingredients. 8. Add ice and shake well. 9. Double strain into glass filled with fresh ice and rimmed with ginger pieces.

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Jayna Aronovitch, owner of LORE, a handmade lifestyle shop in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood, who asked Kelley to design and install a temporary painting. Kelley accepted and found the experience to be liberating. “I fell in love with working on an art piece that was taller than me, that required buckets of paint instead of small tubes.” Kelley explains that a mural can take anywhere from one to three weeks to complete installation. She does all the design work herself, and until her son was born, did the painting as well. “Since then, my husband Bobby assists with executing murals. This works out because he is also a designer and has a meticulous eye as well as a steady hand,” she says. To transfer designs from computer screen to paper to building, she once relied on the commonly used grid method – an involved process that she enjoyed – however, to accommodate the growth in her business, she now uses a time-saving projector.

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f you’ve come face to face with a tidal wave of dusty pastel pigment, wavy fronds, floating black specks, and fluid lines while crossing the street or placing an order here in Rhode Island, chances are good that you’ve encountered a mural by Liz Kelley. At last count there were a dozen around the state – some on sides of buildings, some on interior walls – all providing a welcome infusion of color and whimsy to their surroundings. “The scope of work varies from a simple black and white linear mural to a full wall of color,” explains Kelley, who is also an illustrator and creative consultant, and a former visual manager for West Elm in Wayland Square. While in school for illustration, she became interested in painting, especially using gouache, a form of watercolor that dries with a matte finish. “I was used to working small-scale, but the pull towards larger and more impactful pieces was always there.” The push to “go big” came from colleague

When it comes to getting new clients, sometimes it’s all about being in the right place at the right time. The installation for Wild Flow Barre and Yoga Studio in Wickford came about by being a regular in Krista Callaghan’s class when she instructed at Barre & Soul in Providence. “ When she opened her own studio, she wanted a mural in the entryway to greet members as they arrived. The mural came from Krista’s vision of a jungle-like atmosphere – but presented in a calm, serene way – to pair with yoga. She loved the idea of ‘wild’ florals crawling up a wall, with an organic movement to them,” explains Kelley. “I love partnering with my residential and commercial clients to understand their vision and how we can bring it to life through color, texture, and statement pieces,” says Kelley from her East Greenwich home. “I am so grateful for the work that has come my way and I look forward to sharing current and future projects.”

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Wheels in Motion C e r a m i c i s t L i z We l c h c r e a t e s a s t u d i o b a s e d i n c r e a t i v i t y, c o m m u n i t y, a n d g r o w t h By Rose Kenyon

Liz Welch takes the wheel

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mong potter y wheels and tools, shelves of finished ceramics, and a bucket for reclaimed clay, a print hangs in Liz Welch’s ceramics studio – a drawing of fingers crossed tightly — that reads: “things will work out.” This is a fitting phrase for the leap of faith Welch took in opening the studio this past September. Like many artists, Welch’s journey has been a circuitous one. A few years after earning a BA in Gender and Sexuality Studies from UMass Amherst, she began a master’s program in interior architecture at New England School of Art and Design in Boston. A couple years in, she took her first furniture design class, fell in love with it, and pivoted to a collaborative furniture design program. Around the same time, she stumbled into yet another great love : ceramics. As Welch puts it, “I started spending all of my free time making potter y and took to the medium in a way that felt incredibly fateful.” While she pursued woodworking for about eight years following the program, she says eventually she returned to clay “and never looked back.” And thank goodness she didn’t. Anyhow Studio, located on Spooner Street in Providence, offers classes, open studio time, and kiln access – all while ser ving as a supportive and inclusive space for members to learn, experiment, and grow in the medium. The studio’s name and ethos derives from artist Lisa Congdon’s phrase “Begin Anyhow,” a sweet invitation to simply start, despite how challenging it can be. Welch’s core values for the studio (and her personal life) include education, community, allyship, financial accessibility, and commitment to the environment. “My time at UMass in the Gender and Sexuality Studies department was incredibly formative in developing these values, and in that way, I feel like my professional trajectory has come full circle,” she says. “I knew that I couldn’t start a business without being true to who I am, and this is my way of doing just that.” Welch makes a point to credit the support she’s received along her journey: a family member who gave her seed money for her first wheel and kiln and DESIGNxRI’s Providence Design Catalyst program which awarded her a grant that helped her launch the studio. “In addition to their financial support, I took workshops alongside a cohort of nine other businesses. I was also assigned a mentor, Asher Rodriquez-Dunn, who was so knowledgeable and helpful, and really guided me through the process,” she says. “I developed my entire framework for how I run my business with the help of DESIGNxRI.” Alongside Welch, studio resident and artist Mary Drake also works as an instructor, as well as Elisheva Goldberg, a ceramic artist who joined Welch as an intern. “To be surrounded by super talented and hardworking women is a dream,” Welch says. Since opening , the community response has been more than Welch could have hoped. With two classes under their belt, four ongoing , and a waitlist, Welch says she can’t list the classes fast enough. And her favorite part ? Watching her students walk into the studio and feel immediately at home. “I worked so hard to create this space, so it’s really meaningful to see that positive reaction. I always love taking my students’ work out of the kiln and seeing the final product. I am so proud of them ever y time!” Learn more at AnyhowStudioProvidence.com

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Core Values A Sm i t h f i e l d business is com m i tte d to solving the prob l em o f toxic m ats By Megan Monte

nyone who has ever been in the market for a yoga mat knows there are innumerable options. What some people may not know, however, is that many yoga mats are made from polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, a synthetic plastic material that releases toxins like phthalates and volatile organic compounds, which are harmful to humans and the environment. This troubling fact is why Vincent Brown committed to producing environmentally friendly and non-toxic yoga mats through his Smithfield-based company, 2nd Wind Health. A military veteran, Brown founded 2nd Wind Health when he realized the appeal of functional fitness. His company’s original mission was to sell fitness equipment and positively impact others by providing them with the means to establish a fitness routine. The company’s shift toward yoga, however, occurred when Brown broke his arm in a snowboarding accident.

Looking for a way to rehab after his injury, Brown followed his mother’s advice and turned to yoga. As he searched for a mat to purchase, he discovered the environmentally harmful materials in most yoga mats. “I then began to research different materials and figured I would make my own,” he says. He developed non-toxic, eco-friendly mats, and, after receiving positive reviews, turned his company’s focus to yoga. “I shifted the company entirely, realizing that yoga in itself can be exactly what I was trying to build: a platform where anyone can enter and then grow, adapting their practice to suit their needs and live the life they love longer.” 2nd Wind Health’s yoga mats are high-quality and have a trackable environmental impact while being free of glue and PVC. With every purchase, customers receive an email detailing where in the world the company plants trees or picks up plastic bottles. “2nd Wind shipments are all carbon neutral,” Brown adds, and mats are biodegradable

while still having a long lifespan for the user. “As a company I want 2nd Wind to be more than just a mat – I want it to be a movement. I want people to hop on their mat and breathe easy knowing they are making a positive impact and are part of something far bigger than any one of us,” Brown explains, adding, “I think in order for us all to thrive, we need to make sustainability a priority.” In addition to its environmental connection, 2nd Wind Health also caters to individual wants and needs, offering cork, sticky, and towel-infused yoga mats. As for those looking to get into yoga, Brown explains that, just like mat preferences, yoga itself is individual. With so many different types of yoga experiences offered, Brown suggests, “you need to figure out what you want from it.” His yoga studio, Phoenix Rising in Smithfield, has a one-month trial offer, and he encourages having conversations to learn about the best type of yoga for each person. Smithfield, 2ndWindHealth.com

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Rhody Reads Six books by local authors to By Hug h Minor

t’s a new year and time to investigate how we can incorporate new wellness practices into our daily routines so we can lead healthier, happier lives. In this month’s Rhody Reads, we examine six books by local authors that help you explore how you see yourself and the world around you. Take a look and find the inspiration you need to achieve your greatest potential. If changing the world starts with each of us, then Kate Hanley’s How to Be a Better Person is a great guide to getting there. The Providence resident, author, and coach shares simple ways to eliminate negative thoughts and strengthen relationships while taking control of the aspects of life that wear you down. With Hanley’s tips and techniques, you can turn your resolutions into actions that have a long-term impact. Waiting for an Echo by Brown professor and psychiatrist Christine Montross, takes a fascinating look at wellness and mental illness among incarcerated people. Often our legal system punishes prisoners instead of offering therapy and treatment. And, when their sentence is over, they’re not prepared to reenter society. Dr. Montross highlights the policies that need to change to create a better system for us all. Sometimes we find inspiration where we least expect it. For Kim Fuller, a Rhode Island-based mindfulness coach and author of Finding, enlightenment came through the adoption of a seven-year-old boy whose personality and challenges left her totally unprepared. You’ll be inspired by her perseverance in a story that is ultimately about discovering one’s own strength, learning to accept what you can’t control, and never giving up on the ones you love.

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Top Brain, Bottom Brain provides a new way to look at how the mind operates. Renowned local journalist and author G. Wayne Miller teams up with leading neuroscientist Stephen Kosslyn, PhD to present a new theory on the way each of us thinks by using the top and bottom parts of the brain together. The writers even provide a tool for readers to assess their own dominant way of thinking and discuss how they can apply this style to work, relationships, and simply living their best life.

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When the going gets tough, sometimes the tough need to take off and search the world for meaning. In Destination Wellness, Barrington-born author Annie Daly shares the advice on living that she picked up while traveling the world from Jamaica to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful photos from her journey but more importantly, take advantage of the simple tips on experiencing and appreciating the simple things in life which many of us take for granted.

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The path to wellness can be a long and challenging road, much like the race run by Food, Sweat & Fears author Regina Bartlett. After years of struggling to lose weight, Bartlett’s choice to have gastric bypass surgery changed her life, allowing her to train for — and finish — the 26.2-mile NYC Marathon. An inspirational speaker with a TEDxNewport under her belt, Bartlett’s stories highlight how faith and hope led her to believe in herself and become the person she was destined to be.

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January 18: Celebrate the movers and shakers at our sister pub Providence Monthly’s Who to Watch event! Sponsored by Johnson and Wales University and hosted by Narragansett Brewery, the party features a photo booth, complimentary apps, and more! ProvidenceOnline.com

John Goncalves receives a mayoral citation as a Who to Watch designee in 2020

Photography by Nick DelGiudice (L); courtesy of the Narragansett Lions Club (R)

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Ring in 2022 with a frosty swim at the New Year’s Day Pier Plunge in Narragansett

Through January: Recharge from the holidays with a staycation at one of 30 participating hotels during Rhode Island Hotel Month, with stays ranging from Grace Note Farm Inn in Pascoag to Avonlea on Block Island. HotelMonthRI.com

January 1: Head to Narragansett Town Beach for the Narragansett Lions Club New Year’s Day Pier Plunge, one of South County’s biggest. Money raised goes to the Narragansett Lions Club charities. NarragansettLionsClub.org

Through March: Treat yourself to a decadent

January 7: The “I Kissed a Girl” singer-song-

experience at the Gondola Village at Ocean House. Dine in a fully restored vintage ski gondola, or opt for their “Celebration du Soleil,” a cozy fireside sunset experience. Westerly, OceanHouseRI.com

writer Jill Sobule, joined by special g uest Mark Erelli, performs songs from her new album Nostalgia Kills at the Greenwich Odeum. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com

January 20: Listen to local folk artist (and SXSW and Newport Folk Festival alum) Allysen Caller y’s haunting music and deft fingerstyle g uitar work at The Knickerbocker Music Center. Westerly, KnickMusic.com

January 13-16: Residents of a tiny New England

January 22: With a sound inspired by iconic

town fall in and out of love in John Cariani’s romantic comedy Almost, Maine, a heartwarming midwinter treat at the Stadium Theatre. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com

country artists like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, Rhode Island native Charlie Marie brings her updated classic country twang to the Galactic Theatre. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com

January 1: Take a frosty New Years dip at the Ocean House Marina Polar Plunge at Charlestown Beach to raise money for RICan. Warm up at The Breachway Grill’s post-plunge party. Charlestown, RICan.Org

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January 15: Bundle up and go on the hunt for animal tracks and other signs of the winter season at Audubon’s Family Winter Walk at the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge. Smithfield, ASRI.org

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Articles inside

New ceramics studio in Providence encourages all levels

The flourishing work of an East Greenwich illustrator

The state’s first homeless shelter for transition-aged youth has an art-forward approach

A Cumberland and Coventry co ee bar makes vegan breakfast sammies

RHODY RECIPE: Spicy

RHODY PETS: A pet

JWU students craft healthy tea cocktails

Returning to the high-touch world of spa and salon treatments

HOME: A bedroom remodel infuses boutique flair in a Narragansett home

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