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Finding the Fountain of Youth at the Sanctuary European Day Spa in Hilton Head Island

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I’m turning 35 in two weeks and, like Ponce de Leon and his fountain of youth, I have set out on a quest to find the best anti-aging services on Hilton Head Island. My journey has proven a challenging one, given the fact that there are so many outstanding spas and signature treatments in the area. But, alas the two services that seemed to turn back the clock the most—the Bioslimming Body Wrap and the Age Reducing Facial—were unearthed at The Sanctuary European Day Spa in Park Plaza.

Lisa Murphy and the Alpha Environmental Capsule

The Sanctuary has been in business for 16 years and its owner Lisa Murphy has been rejuvenating her clients for over 25 years. “Of course I want people to feel pampered here, and they do,” said Murphy. “But our treatments are more than just about pampering. We want people to leave here with long lasting results.”

And I did. After the Bioslimming Wrap, I lost one inch from my thighs, waist and stomach and nearly two pounds—not bad in 1½ hours, right?! The process was relaxing as Murphy applied aromatic and skin tingling creams and gels. Then I spent 30 minutes in the Alpha Environmental Capsule, which is so anti-aging it’s like going back into the womb. As if I could not feel more relaxed and youthful, Murphy finished the time warping treatment with a cooling cream that made my skin feel downright giddy.

 

 

Bioslimming Body Wrap

The Benefits of the Bioslimming Body Wrap:

  • Losing an average of 1-4cm per measured area
  • Reducing the appearance of cellulite and fat deposits, appearance of varicose, thread and spider veins, and fluid retention particularly in the lower legs
  • Detoxing, slimming, firming, and toning the skin
  • Enhancing weight loss by burning calories for two hours post treatment and continuing the slimming and fat burning process for 12 hours following the application
  • Gaining instant and long lasting results

Next, I felt the years fall away with the Age Reducing Facial. This skin-plumping-o-rama includes a collagen mask and enzyme peel on the hands, face and décolleté. I left The Sanctuary looking like a college grad!—(At least, that’s what my husband said.)

Other Services: (to download the full brochure click here)

  • Fruit Acid Double Peel
  • Light Therapy Facials
  • Vitamin C Lifting
  • Microdermabrasion and Peels
  • Collagen, Aromatic or Vitamin C Masks
  • Makeup Lessons
  • Broken Capillary
  • Professional Waxing
  • Electrolysis
  • Eyebrow Shaping and Tinting
  • Eyelash Tinting, Perm and Extensions and Semi-Permanent Lashes
  • Several massage options like Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology
  • Ionithermie (another cellulite killer)
  • Shirodhara (Ayurvedic oil treatment to the forehead)
  • Hollywood Tan
  • The Sanctuary Scrub with Vichy Shower
  • Several signature wraps like the Sedona Clay Wrap, Hydra Quench Wrap and Moor Mud Wrap
  • European or Gel Manicure
  • Spa and Mini Pedicure
  • Mini Pedicure
  • Hand Peels and Mircroderm
  • And several spa packages

Be well, Becca

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Carolina GurlSpa Gives Girls a Healthy Dose of TLC

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Imagine a spa lounge with colorful lanterns hanging from the ceiling, playful pink walls decorated with butterflies and flowers, cozy furry purple blankets strewn casually across plush chaises, and coffee tables with the most recent edition of National Geographic for Kids and Girls Life.

This is Carolina GurlSpa—where young girls get a healthy dose of positive messages and much needed TLC.

“We wanted the spa to be girlie but not princess-y,” said Liz McGinnes, who used to be a social worker. “This is supposed to be a haven for girls. It’s amazing what girls have told me about experiencing stress with school or family members. They say it makes their tummy hurt or they can’t can’t sleep. They also talk about having low self-esteem and feeling like beauty is just exterior. That’s why we offer a meditation session for our walk ins before they begin their service.”

Carolina GurlSpa's lemon honey mask ingredients

Carolina GurlSpa’s lemon honey mask ingredients

Carolina GurlSpa nurtures the mind, body and spirit with a holistic approach. “We use only high quality products and natural ingredients,” said McGinnes. “And we want to teach these girls how to be at peace by giving them a relaxing massage or showing them how to make de-stressing aromatherapy.”

McGinnes also believes advertising can be confusing and gives young ladies wrong information. This is why so much of her spa services focus not just on pampering but also on educating. “The girls learn about proper skin, hair and nail care by using their senses with vibrant smells like peppermint and healthy, tasty ingredients like fresh strawberries. We make sure their learning experience is truly interactive,” said McGinnes.

One spa activity lets girls make their own smoothie masks and McGinnes explains the benefit of each ingredient. “The yogurt provides a light acid, the oatmeal is moisturizing and calming, the fruits they choose from provide antioxidants, and the honey infuses nutrients. We talk about the properties of each ingredient and the girls describe how it makes them feel.”

“Our clients’ little personalities make me laugh,” said McGinnes. “It’s fun when they come in and do a spa day with mom or have their birthday party here. I see them in their little spa robes and know they feel cared for.”

List of Services

For Teens (BFF=Best Friends Forever)

  • Sweet Carolina Teen Facial: Pore-deep cleansing, breakout busting mask, eyebrow tidy up, and advice from the pros. $75. BFFs $135.
  • I “Heart” My Nails Manicure: Nail trim, cuticle tidy and buff followed by a scented hand massage and topped off with polish. $25. BFFs $40.
  • Pretty Me Pedicure: Bubbly foam soak and refreshing minty foot massage followed by trim and nail buff and polish. $35. BFFs $60.
  • It’s All About You: Sugar glow body scrub, foaming tub, and hot stone massage. $75. BFFs $135.
  • Om GurlsSpa: Manicure, pedicure, teen facial, body polish and glow and hot stone massage. $185. BFFs $340.

OPI Disney nail polish

For Tweens

  • Fancy Fingers Manicure: Strawberry soak, shine and polish. $15.
  • Twinkle Toes Pedicure: Butterscotch bubbles, sparkle scrub and nail polish. $20.
  • Movie Star Makeover: Fancy Fingers Manicure, Twinkle Toes Pedicure, ice cream face pack, hair glitters and face art. $50.

For Ages 4-7

  • Tinies Treat: Butterscotch bubble soak, sparkle scrub. $15 for hands and feet. $28 for hands and feet with one coat of glitter polish.

Be well, Becca

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Hilton Head Summer Camps

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Children having an outdoor adventure with the Island Rec Center

In the not so far distance, you can hear Alice Cooper singing, “Schools out for summer.” But don’t worry moms, school does not need to be blown to pieces. Be a rock star mom by providing mental and physical wellness for you child. Rock out summer camp—Hilton Head style.

The Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to Summer Camp:

  1. You child will be physically active and mentally challenged.
  2. Your child will experience success, become more confident and feel more independent.
  3. Your child can explore new hobbies and interests that will have a lasting positive impact.
  4. Your child will have free time for unstructured play and have the opportunity to enjoy fun, experiential learning without the perceived constraints of achieving grades or participating or competing with kids of other levels.
  5. Your child will learn social skills and foster new friendships.

For the 2013 summer, Hilton Head Island offers a diverse spectrum of camp options. Learning camps include bible studies, math, robotics, science, and writing. Sports camps include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance, football, horseback riding, golf, martial arts, paddleboarding, running, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Creative camps include performing and visual arts and imaginative games and activities.

Here’s a highlight of some of the summer camp offerings:

Coastal Discovery’s Fishing Camp

Coastal Discovery’s Camp Dig It

Coastal Discovery’s Camp Dig It!

  • Ages: All
  • Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Dates: Tuesdays, June 11-August 13
  • Cost: $12 per person
  • Contact: 843-689-6767 ext 223 or http://www.coastaldiscovery.org

IDEA Studio

  • Ages: Grades K-3; 3-6
  • Times: 9-12pm or 1:30-4:30pm
  • Dates: June 17-August 6
  • Week 1: Islands in the Sun
  • Week 2: Make a Splash
  • Week 3: Clayin’ Around
  • Cost: $125 per week per child; early registration $100
  • Contact: (843) 342-5439 or www.SCArtStudio.com

Island Rec Summer Camp

  • Ages: 4-13
  • Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Dates: June 10-August 16
  • June 10-14: “Summer Blast Off”
  • June 17-21: “Explore the World”
  • June 24-28: “Gettin Dirty”
  • July 1-5: “Proud to Be”
  • July 8-12: “Lights, Camera Action”
  • July 15-19: “Holiday Hullabaloo”
  • July 22-26: “Up, Up, and Away”
  • July 29-August 2: “We, wild, and Wacky”
  • August 5-9: “Mysteries, Maps, and Riddles”
  • August 12-16: “Anything Goes-To the Extreme”
  • Cost: $125 per week / $30 one-time registration fee
  • Contact: (843) 681-7173 or www.islandreccenter.org

Island Rec Challenge Camp for Children with Special Needs

  • Ages: 4-15
  • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Dates: June 10- July 26
  • Cost: $30 per week
  • Contact: (843) 681-7273 or www.islandreccenter.org

Outside Hilton Head Discovery Days Kayak Camp

  • Ages: 7-10
  • Time: Tuesday Wednesday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Dates: Starts June 11
  • Cost: $95
  • Contact: 843.686.6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Outside Hilton Head Eco-Venture

  • Ages: 11-14
  • Time: Tuesday Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon
  • Dates: Starts June 11
  • Cost: $95
  • Contact: 843.686.6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Outside Hilton Head Teen Stand Up Paddle Board

  • Ages: 12-18
  • Time: Tuesday Thursday 2-4 p.m.
  • Dates: Starts June 11
  • Cost: $25
  • Contact: 843.686.6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Outside Hilton Head Page Teen Adventure Island

  • Ages: 11-17
  • Time: Wednesday Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Dates: Starts June 14
  • Cost: $85
  • Contact: 843.686.6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Outside Hilton Head Kids Water Fun Day

 

Outside Hilton Head’s kids surf camp

Outside Surf Camp (at the Westin)

  • Ages: 7+
  • Time: Daily
  • Dates: June-August
  • Cost: 90 min. group $80 per person, 90 min. private $125
  • Contact: 843.686.6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

The Sandbox Summer Morning Camps

  • Ages: 3-10
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Dates: Weekdays June 10-August 9
  • June 3-7: “Silly Science-Doctor, Doctor”
  • June 10-14: “Adventure Series-Ahoy Matey”
  • June 17-21: “Pack Your Bags-Around the World”
  • June 24-28: “Silly Science-Crazy Kitchen”
  • July 1-5: “Adventure Series-Its Easy Being Green”
  • July 8-12: “Pack Your Bags-Art Gallery”
  • July 15-19: “Silly Science-Sense-sational Senses
  • July 22-26: “Adventure Series-Time Travel”
  • July 29-August 2: “Pack Your Bags-Adventures in Literature”
  • August 5-9: “Shake it Up-A Compilation of our Favorites”
  • Cost: $125 member; $160 nonmember
  • Contact: (843) 842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

 

Family Fun Night at The Sandbox

The Sandbox Parents Night Out, Kids Night In

  • Ages: 3-9
  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Dates: Wednesday Thursday June 12-August 28
  • Cost: $30 per child (siblings and Sandbox members, $20 per child)
  • Contact: (843) 842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

Be well, Becca

 

 

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FACES Day Spa: A Fantasyland of Treatments

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For years I’ve been helping my daughters go to sleep with fantastical stories about “A magical place where all your dreams come true.” For them this usually entails chocolate rivers with marshmallow boats and really fun fairies with magical wands.

With each imaginative journey, I’ve secretly thought to myself, “Where’s my fantasyland?” and that question was answered when I made good on a gift certificate to FACES Day Spa, in the Village at Wexford.

The Hot Rocks Massage

FACES’ spa menu is like floating on a chocolate river and you are the magical, wand-welding fairy—it’s just that fabulous.

Now celebrating 30 years of ahhhh moments for clients, FACES Day Spa offers some of the most creative and pampering services in Hilton Head and the surrounding area.

Treatments include (just to name a few dazzlers):

  • Ice Cream Pedicure-Make your feet smile with a strawberry fizz foot soak, chocolate sugar scrub, cooling caramel mask, and vanilla whipped cream lotion.
  • Night on the Town Facial-Get instant gratification with a facial toning treatment and intensive resurfacing peel.
  • Bamboo Fusion Massage-Escape to warm tropical breezes using bamboo rattan sets that are warmed and applied using Swedish and deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Spa Journey Aromabath-Select an aroma inspired from cultures around the globe and relax in FACES’ private, luxurious whirlpool bath with jetted body shower.
  • Golf Widow’s Revenge-Enjoy FACES’ SignatureSkin facial, AroMassage, Patty’s Peppermint SugarScrub, and PeppermintPedi. (Named ones of the “best day spa services” by Salon Today magazine).

One of the most comprehensive spas in the entire southeast, FACES includes six treatment rooms, a wet room with hydrotherapy tub, a steam room and locker room with sauna, a serene relaxation lounge, a chemical-free nail studio, and retail section selling professional cosmetic lines such as Murad, Eminence Organics, Strivectin, Youngblood cosmetics and OPI.

Because FACES has been in the beauty biz for so long, they also carry their own exclusive private label line of SignatureSkincare and CustomColour mineral makeup, as well as their Just Relax! signature bath and body collection, cozy bedding and robes, trendy home décor and fun gifts.

FACES employees receive Reader’s Choice awards

FACES awards and honors include:

  • The 2012 Diamond Award winner for best Day Spa from Day Spa magazine.
  • The Southeastern regional finalist for the U. S. Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award in 2009 and 2007.
  • The 2006 Small Business of the Year for South Carolina.
  • First place runner up for the 2005 South Carolina Small Business of the Year.
  • The 1996 Hilton Head Island Small Business of the Year.
  • Being named one of the nation’s 60 Blue Ribbon Winners by the U.S. Chamber for 2009-2006.
  • Receiving the SpaWish Gold Symbol of Excellence.
  • Being featured in Salon Today Magazine, Allure, Vogue, Pulse, The Wall Street Journal, Golf for Women magazine, South Carolina magazine, Orlando magazine, Naples Illustrated and Today’s Chicago Woman magazine.
  • Winning “Best Day Spa, Best Massage and Best Manicure/Pedicure” in the Island Packet Reader’s Choice awards for seven years in a row and being voted “Favorite Island Spa” by the readers of Hilton Head Monthly magazine six times.

After my “Wine Wrapture” full body treatment and “Fire and Ice” facial, I found myself feeling every bit the princess. To book your trip to a distant land of awesomeness, call FACES at (843) 785-3075.

Be well, Becca

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Quick and Easy Guide to a Healthy Vacation

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The last family reunion vacation we took was to Emerald Isle, NC—a funky spot near Morehead City where greasy onion rings and baby oil compete with the sun for the shiniest award.

Steve Martin in The Jerk

After a week there, we felt awful.

The beach was tough to run on. We named the bikes at our house “Rusty,” “Grumpy” and “The Jerk” (after Steve Martin’s movie of the same name). And, while the food was light on our pockets, it was heavy on our waistlines.

So when it came to picking a gathering spot this year, we unanimously chose Hilton Head—which may sound odd given that fact that 1/4 of the family lives on the Island. But here was our rational (and a quick link directory for future-Griswald family vacationers):

 

Bike Rental and Repair Shops:

Bodywork and Spa Services:

Jiva Yoga instructors doing group yoga on the beach

Fitness Hot Spots:

Healthy Food Options:

Outdoor Activities:

Weightloss Specialists:

Me and my daughter Ransom walking on the beach in February

(Not to mention all the golf, tennis and beach walking you can fit in one forced-family-fun day!)

This year when we cram all 22 family members in one rental compound one thing is for certain—we will feel better. Yes, there might be some “teaching moments” with the cousins or bad action photos, but bloopers are funny—feeling like a blob is not.

Be well, Becca

 

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Hilton Head’s Dr. Hickey: The Cure to Chronic Illnesses

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Aside from the discomfort factor, being chronically sick is a real pain. This is due mostly to the fact that you end up bouncing from one waiting room to another, one diagnosis or to another, or one treatment to another without any clear path to feeling better.

This is what I call the medical ping-pong effect—and it can be frustrating. I know. After being on bed rest for four months with pre-term labor with my third pregnancy, I experienced this firsthand.

Yet, the light at the end of my seemingly dark, health journey tunnel was Dr. Joseph Hickey.

Dr. Hickey

Dr. Hickey:

  • Earned an undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame (1973) and a medical degree from New York Medical College.
  • Performed his medical internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital (a University of Miami affiliated hospital in Miami, Florida) and his residency at Montefiore Hospital and The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx.
  • Started his first private practice in internal medicine (1980-1994) in his hometown of Peekskill, NY.
  • Served as a clinical instructor of internal medicine at New York Medical College and was instrumental in creating various community programs.
  • Worked as the Assistant Police Surgeon for Peekskill Police Department, Town of Cortlandt Police Department and the New York State Troopers.
  • Relocated to Hilton Head in 1994 and joined an existing internal medicine practice.
  • Co-founded The Heritage Medical Center in 2000.
  • Established The Hickey Wellness Center, a primary care and internal medicine facility in 2004.
  • Authored the book, Cholesterol Phobia!: The Reason America is Fat and Unhealthy, which focuses on obesity, heart disease and diabetes and how to prevent and cure such diseases.
  • Published his research on his study of heart disease and the low carbohydrate diet in the national peer review journal, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.
  • And is currently doing clinical research on fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and ALS while furthering his research on heart disease, obesity and cholesterol.

Dr. Hickey is also known nationally and internationally for chelating—a process that removes toxic metals from the body and has been instrumental in my recovery.

In addition to all these accomplishments, Dr. Hickey’s greatest clinical attribute is his relentless search to best understand the human body and mind. Wellness for him is a comprehensive examination of an array of factors—from environmental pollutants, to spiritual growth, to contraindicating medications.

This man reads a lot. I mean a lot.

As a result, his far-reaching expertise enables him to be an excellent diagnostician, thus putting the medical ping-pong paddle down.

Furthermore, Dr. Hickey’s patients receive personal care. He and his staff (which includes his wife Lisa and his nurse Cathy who has worked with Dr. Hickey for over 15 years) do not identify you by your ailments. They identify you by your first name and ask you questions about your children, or your spouse, or your golf game. You do not feel sick at The Wellness Center. You feel taken care of. And with chronic illness, this is often the best remedy.

Be well, Becca

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Achieve Your Resolution at Daphne’s Cafe and Market in Hilton Head

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Every new year rings in with high hopes of achieving self-improvement goals. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, this New Year the average American pledged one of the following top 10 resolutions:

  1. Lose weight
  2. Get organized
  3. Spend less, save more
  4. Enjoy life to the fullest
  5. Stay fit and healthy
  6. Learn something exciting
  7. Quit smoking
  8. Help others in their dreams
  9. Fall in love
  10. Spend more time with family

Eating a crisp cucumber salad with kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, and a splash of lime juice, EVOO and fennel at Daphne’s Cafe and Market, it dawned on me:  This restaurant satisfies each resolution.

Daphne’s soups of the day

Whether you dine in or take out, the gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches are delicious and nutritious and Daphne’s market offers specialized, socially conscious, hand-selected treats like local honey and Columbus Pinot Noir Salame and supplements like Rainbow Light Kids One Multivitamin/Mineral (which my kids love!).

Owner Daphne Frazier says she has wanted to open a cafe for 17 years. “I have pages of notes I took over years of idealizing my dream—I envisioned the lights, music, artwork, atmosphere, food.”

Frazier, who studied with macrobiotic guru Michio Kushi of the Kushi Institute outside of Boston, MA, says her food “reflects her unique experience of life and the timeless moments she spent in her grandmother’s (a Belgium born, world-traveling model turned Parisian chef named Gisele) kitchen.”

Frazier also draws inspiration from her four-year old daughter, Emilie. “My daughter inspires me. My love for her and the experience of being a mother, finally pushed me to tell myself, ‘I’m going to do it! I’m going to do it for her,’” says Frazier.

Chances are, you have committed to one or more of the top 10 resolutions of 2013.  So here’s how you make it happen. If you eat Daphne’s food you will:

Daphne’s fresh beet salad with goat cheese, arugula, walnuts, cranberries, red onion and Gisele’s vinaigrette

  1. Lose weight.
  2. Get organized with a freezer full of her 3-minute microwaveable soups.
  3. Invest in your health by eating right and therefore spend less on doctor’s visits, weight loss programs, anti-aging products, etc.
  4. Feel full—physically, socially and maybe spiritually—by consuming sustainable, local, organic and grass-fed food.
  5. Have the energy to stick with an exercise program and therefore stay fit.
  6. Learn something exciting about eating clean foods.
  7. Be motivated to stop smoking.
  8. Help Daphne fulfill her dream of having a successful café.
  9. Fall in love with some healthier options, like Blue Sky’s Natural Cola—a nutritious version of Coke that isn’t like battery acid on your stomach—and realize that healthy living is attainable.
  10. Spend more time with your family because the new and improved you feels amazing (and now you don’t have to slave over the stove to have healthy meals!).

Be well, Becca

 

 

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Hilton Head Pharmacies Dispense a New Approach to Proactive Wellness

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Two independent, locally owned pharmacies in Hilton Head are dispensing a new and proactive approach to wellness. Burkes Pharmacy (1101 Main Street, across from the Harris Teeter) and Stephen’s Compounding Pharmacy  (430 William Hilton Pkwy, in Pineland Station) offer different, but equally comprehensive and boutique-like services to ensure clients receive optimal health care.

David’s brother Tim Burke

Burkes Pharmacy

“We wanted to get away from you handing us a piece of paper and we hand you some pills. I want to monitor your cholesterol, your blood pressure, your drug interactions,” says David Burke of the 26-year-old, family-owned Burkes Pharmacy.

In addition to creating a complete health profile for clients, David and his staff (which includes his brother Tim) track their patients, make lifestyle adjustment recommendations (like dietary and proper medical equipment advice), and recently built a new room for breast cancer survivors.

“We wanted to provide a private, feminine space with certified fitters for undergarments and breast prosthetics. We’re so happy to make a difference in these women’s lives and give some sense of normalcy,” said David.

This level of caring is in David’s blood.

“This is the only job I’ve ever known,” said David. “Tim and I were stock boys. We made deliveries during blizzards. My daughter Mary Meghan works here and when my son turns 14 he will start.”

Burkes also gives back to the community by being involved with several schools and churches of multiple faiths, selling tickets for different organizations, and featuring local authors. For Burkes, this is all part of being and staying well.

Burkes Pharmacy Services:

  • 24 hour emergency service
  • Long term care consulting
  • Immunizations (flu, pneumonia, shingles – age 18+)
  • Home medical equipment
  • Compounding (human & pet)
  • Medication therapy
  • Greeting cards
  • Personalized attention
  • Work or home delivery
  • A comprehensive website with diagnostic links

Sheila Stephens

Stephens Compounding Pharmacy

Equally dedicated to her clients, Sheila Stephens said, “We are here to help you feel fabulous. We incorporate integrative and traditional medicine and all our work goes into that initiative.”

Working in oncology, a neonatal unit, and in all stages and health situations of women, Stephens has always been an advocate for women’s health. She decided to apply her expertise and chose a career in compounding because, “I wanted to help people be well before the disease stage and there is no one size fits all. Compounding meets both those needs.”

To enhance her clients’ personalized experience, Stephens will begin offering massage therapy in January, as well as educational events and essential oils. In addition, Stephens is gearing up for a sterile lab, injectable forms of medications that are in short supply (like pain medications and anesthesia), and expanding services into the Beaufort area by offering free shipping.

Already, Sheila is proud of her new meeting space.

“This atmosphere is meant to help you feel like you can breathe again and get back into balance,” said Sheila of the recently finished addition. The room is cozy, well decorated and complete with a flat screen TV for presentations.

Sheila credits much of her pharmacy’s success to her relationship with her physician base.

“99% of the local physicians, I can call and discuss the best possible options for our clients,” said Sheila. “I want to be part of your health care advocacy. I want to be another person on your team. When I speak to your doctor, he or she is not speaking with some stranger.”

For this reason, Sheila even invites and sponsors local physicians to medical seminars and conventions.

“The beauty of living in Hilton Head is the diversity of the people. Plus, people here have a high motivation to be their best selves so it’s great to work with that mindset,” said Sheila.

Stephens Services:

  • Medical grade nutritional supplements for people and pets
  • Hormone optimization for men and women
  • Weight loss consultation
  • One on one assessments regarding drug interactions, diet, and supplements
  • Customized blends
  • Private label products
  • Transdermal creams that can be applied to the skin and go into blood stream to relieve pain without toxins, liver issues, or drowsiness
  • Wound care (ex: diabetic and surgical wounds)
  • RX skincare

Be well, Becca

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Hilton Head Inspires Woman All Over To Be A Fit Chic

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She was in the mommy doldrums when Laura Fromdahl was waiting in the carpool line at Sea Pines Montessori in Hilton Head Island ten years ago and another mom approached the driver side of her grocery getter car and asked, “Do you want to join a group of us training for a half marathon?”

“I remember thinking, ‘Well if I have to run 13 miles to make friends, I’m going to freakin’ do it,’” jokes Fromdahl.

100+ races later, Fromdahl is setting the pace for other women to win physically and emotionally with her Facebook page Fit Chics Hilton Head (http://www.facebook.com/laurafromdahl?fref=ts).

“After my first half, I was hooked—mainly because I really enjoyed the women I was training with,” says Fromdahl. “Then our group grew and we had all these events and all these women. We realized the best way to get organized was to create a Facebook page that served as a go-to for women.”

Fit Chic Miki Shimada finishes a triatholon

Since then, Fit Chics has evolved into a comprehensive forum where women not only arrange group workouts but they can also ask Fromdahl about race prep, core strengthening, proper attire and equipment, and nutrition. Plus, Fit Chics has spread to Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Washington DC and Florida, and Fromdahl is about to launch a web site where she will guide women in selecting women’s race and exercise accessories like Garmin watches, Fuel belts, nutrition items, cycling clothes, and running attire—just to name a few.

 

For Fromdahl, becoming a Fit Chic comes down to these simple tips:

  • Strengthen your core. A strong core helps support internal organs like the bladder and uterus and helps prevent injuries like sciatica.
  • Don’t over to it. Fromdahl warns, “Often times people get off the coach and hit the ground literally running and end up with overuse injuries. Ease into an exercise program.”
  • Don’t work out for workout sake. Fromdahl says she always works out with an event or race in mind. This helps build confidence and goal setting skills.
  • Schedule your workouts. Fromdahl plugs in her exercise plan into her smart phone 6 weeks in advance. She encourages FitChics to carve out the time for their workouts but to always listen to their bodies if they need a rest.
  • Eat clean. Fromdahl says, “I don’t recommend specific foods but do think people should avoid processed products. Don’t tell yourself “No,” but know what makes you feel clean.”
  • Increase your water intake. Water is the easiest way to flush out fat and toxins and keep your skin looking young.

Be well, Becca.

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Getting Your Awesomeness On at CrossFit Hilton Head BootCamp

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BootCampers Alice Batson and Dayna Muggeo with Craig Hysell

According to Craig Hysell, owner and head coach of CrossFit Hilton Head, people are not just people. They are athletes. And as an athlete, you can jumpstart your awesomeness with Hysell’s empowering BootCamp—a 1-month precursor to becoming a CrossFit superstar.

The purpose of the BootCamp is simple: to ensure you’re safely and effectively doing the exercises and getting your awesomeness on. Let me take you through a typical day of BootCamp awesomeness-inducing activities:

A Day in the Life of an Awesome CFHH BootCamper:

  • You begin with entering CFHH at 6 Bow Circle Road (near the southend post office off of Palmetto Bay Road). The music is pumping with tunes like Good Feeling by Flo Rida. The people are pumping each other up with salutations and small talk. And then Hysell asks you in a chill-but-with-a-hint-of-challenge voice, “Are you ready to get awesomer today?”
  • Everyone nods.
  • Then there’s the warm up. You may run 200 to 400 meters. You may try some other doable physical feat like pull-ups or push-ups. (Don’t worry, Hysell will have walked you through multiple variations and you will feel competent and even excited about doing it.)
  • Then you stretch. CFHH’s workouts are designed to provide an upward track of physical and emotional awesomeness, which means they take every measure to make sure you don’t get injured—this includes mobility training and doing some yoga.
  • Now it’s time to learn about today’s WOD, which stands for “work out of the day.” As a naïve onlooker, the WOD is usually written on the dry erase wall in what looks code (see CrossFit-lish below). This is actually a good thing for two reasons: 1. You can’t really freak out about the workout in advance because you’re not sure what you’re looking at; 2. The abbreviations prepare you for understanding CrossFit-lish and upon BootCamp graduation you are ready to rock out CrossFit lingo and moves.
  • Hysell walks you through the WOD.
  • You crank out the WOD, which is usually a timed series of exercises (~15 minutes), and you instantly feel accomplished and generally awesomer.
  • Last, Hysell gives a briefing on a wellness topic like nutrition and within the hour people are high-fiving each other goodbye and feeling pretty rock and roll physically and mentally.

BootCamper graduate Beau Bader

Once you complete the BootCamp you have a variety of tiptop training options. CrossFitters can participate in daily workouts, endurance training, races, workshops and such community outreach programs as “Movember.”

“Movember is simple. We hate cancer, but we love mustaches,” explains Hysell. “CFHH Mo’ Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions, words and sweet ‘staches, they raise awareness and money by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.”

But his is just the tip of the awesomeness iceberg. CFHH’s I Can program benefits several nonprofits like:

 Here’s a few CrossFit-lish terms I learned to love:

  • AMRAP = as many reps as possible
  • GPP = general physical preparedness
  • HSPU = handstand push up
  • KB = kettlebell
  • KTE = knee to elbow
  • OHS = overhead squat
  • MetCon = metabolic conditioning workout
  • PU = pull or push ups
  • WOD = work out of the day

Be well, Becca.