Fair Oaks, CA Health and Fitness

Descending from four generations of hair stylists, Nicholaus Augustine has spent the past 10 years honing his craft and now brings this experience to St. James Studio Salon & Spa. During services, he works with clients to design a look that enhances features, whether through stylish cuts that reveal favored earlobes or highlights that complement skin tone. He can also nourish dry strands back to health with conditioning treatments, and reduce frizz for up to five months with Keratin smoothing formulas.

There’s always plenty to learn. Licensed acupuncturist Adina Robinson has taken this truism to heart, and continually delves deeper into her passion and chosen profession. Adina has traveled the world to learn more about traditional Chinese medicine, participating in an intensive program of study in Wanzhou, China. Along the way, she has earned certifications in acupuncture face-lifts, aromatherapy, Acugems facial rejuvenation, and Nambudripads Allergy Elimination Technique. She uses these techniques, along with cupping and moxibustion, to move her clients toward a state of balanced health.

In addition to continually adding to her knowledge base through study and frequent doses of library air, Adina has learned that confidence and comfort are important components of her sessions. Sterile, single-use needles ensure that all procedures are safe, and her deft techniques prevent pain and discomfort in almost all situations. Recognizing that not all of her clients may be eager or able to come into the office, Adina also offers at-home service, making it possible for patients of all physical and emotional states to receive rejuvenating care.

Max Muscle found its feet in 1990, when a group of athletes set out to build a brand of supplements that would effectively boost performance. From this concept grew a national sports-nutrition franchise, with a spectrum of supplements that help to nurture weight loss, maintain overall health, bolster muscle mass, and build endurance for marathon games of Go Fish.

At more than 100 locations across the United States and through an expansive online store, Max’s muscle mavens dispense multivitamins and protein shakes to both solo customers and affiliated personal trainers. The company places a special emphasis on women’s health and fitness, offering supplements specially tailored to women’s bodies. Max Muscle locations also aid customers in beginning their wellness journey through nutrition consultations, during which certified staff members draft nutrition plans customized to clients’ specific bodily needs and lifestyles.

At Carmichael Dental, Sacramento native Elizabeth Huynh, DDS, stays up-to-date on new dental techniques through hundreds of hours of continuing education. She uses her training to provide services ranging from dental implants to teeth-straightening Fastbraces that can refine smiles in less than a year. Her earth-toned reception area reflects her passion for patient comfort: it features hardwood floors, sleek black leather chairs, and a purple orchid, all of which create an ambiance relaxing enough to recover from just having taken the SATs under a jet engine. As a mother of two, the caring dentist is also a strong supporter of Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Children's Miracle Network.

After a car accident left Carol with several herniated disks in her neck and upper spine, doctors advised not to seek massage or chiropractic treatment. Instead, she solicited a reiki master to ease her pain. Since then, Carol has continued relying on alternative therapies for her health, many of which she practices on her own patients at NRGize with Carol. Her reiki sessions soothe bodies with 45 to 60 minutes of hands-on bodywork, and her chakra-balancing treatments harness the energies found in essential oils and colored rocks to help visitors overcome issues such as anxiety, procrastination, and blocked creativity. Essential oils also becalm spines during raindrop therapies and enhance moods during aromatherapies. Along with her in-studio work, Carol's clearing sessions enrich the energies in homes and offices more effectively than replacing all family members and coworkers with potted plants.