Saratoga, CA Health and Fitness

Kirkwood Family Chiropractic is staffed by Dr. Mainieri and fellow certified backologist Dr. Pete Zavacki, each with more than 10 years of active experience treating the ailments of aching spines. The postures assumed in front of computers, over sinks, and while performing cannonballs can place regular stress on backs and contribute to chronic back pain. Kirkwood Family Chiropractic chiropunches such back pain in the face, starting with a thorough examination. Using computerized nerve testing and x-rays (if necessary), Kirkwood will probe deeper into the current state of your corporeal totems.

After fulfilling his dream of becoming a Doctor of Medicine at Stanford University's School of Medicine in 2002, Duke T. Khuu, MD, F.A.A.D. dreamed again. This time, he would establish his own institution: a haven for patients to relish in his seemingly infinite dermatological knowledge. This dream, like all of Dr. Khuu's dreams, also came true. Today, Khuu Dermatology is a veritable haven for anyone suffering from dermal anomalies, including wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and unsightly veins. The board-certified dermatologist—alongside his team of registered nurses—immaculately execute a full repertoire of medical and cosmetic skincare procedures, from microdermabrasion facials to cancer screenings. Dr. Khuu also takes care to keep patients fully informed on treatment options, so each patient can achieve their time-reversing skin goals. In his spare time, Dr. Khuu likes to go figure skating.

Bodies metamorphose at Premier Personal Training Inc., where dedicated coaches customize holistic health routines. One-hour training sessions focus on posture, sports performance, or weight loss, among other benefits, each tailored to clients’ specific goals. Trainers draw up individualized supplement and diet plans based on unique biological signatures as outlined by the BioSignature plan, which operates on the idea that hormones determine body-fat storage. By taking a look at lifestyles and medical history, trainers can rectify imbalances with a combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.

The company’s trainers boast a cornucopia of stellar qualifications. A cursory look at the wall shows certifications in strength and conditioning, a membership in the American Council on Exercise, and support for dangling kittens and their efforts to just hang in there. Free weights, a treadmill, and weight machines fill the facility, where no more than three students work out at a time, ensuring crate-loads of personal attention and privacy.

Fueled by the passion and expertise that led to a degree in kinesiology, certified personal trainer Audra Baker established Be Fit Boot Camps to help patrons of all fitness levels to get in shape. Audra has since headed up a 2012 weight-loss challenge—featured on NBC Bay Area—and contributed to 3 Steps to Your Best Body in Record Time, a compilation of fitness advice penned by field experts.

Her determination teams up with nonjudgmental encouragement, inspiring students with enthusiastic, kind words and copious foot-fives. Following Audra and her trio of highly skilled instructors, clients sprint through outdoor boot-camp drills and swing kettlebells in a semiprivate setting, and they also work one-on-one during personal-training sessions pushing toward their desired physiques. Body-composition assessments, measurements, and nutritional tips augment services to round out clients' newly realized lifestyles.

Doctors Dalvir Pannu, who co-authored a book on dental implants, adds to the wealth of knowledge that Pannu Dental's team of doctors taps into as they restore pristine smiles. In addition to penning a book, Dr. Pannu has also appeared on NBC Bay Area's Living Well segment to talk about implants. After x-rays map out mouthscapes, doctors discuss the treatment and desired results with patients, enabling them to crabwalk into the procedure worry-free. Dental implants fill in for missing teeth with titanium-anchored implants that leave nearby teeth intact, unlike previous methods of tooth replacement, such as bridges or hot gluing a marshmallow to gum-lines. After it is implanted, the anchor may take up to six months to fully heal. When the healing process is complete, the doctor installs a custom crown and abutment perfectly matched to surrounding teeth. Although the timeframe between implant surgery and crown completion may vary, the final, natural-looking results will help increase confidence during photo ops and rock-candy festivals.

At AZ Dental, a team of six dentists accomplish cosmetic, general, and surgical procedures with an emphasis on patient health and comfort. To keep their guests comfortable, the dental team seats them in massage chairs for procedures such as gentle root canals. They also let patients watch movies on demand to help take their minds off a filling or an elaborate bone-grafting treatment, which increases height and width of the jawbone to fill in empty spaces or correct abnormalities. Backed by a compassionate and courteous staff, the dentists work to completely subtract stress from the entire visit, whether it’s for a tooth whitening or a routine checkup. The office features wood accents and hallway sconces, just like the tree forts of most robber barons.