The Box Studio, co-owned by Cierra Winters, Sierra Wong and Florian Dotti, is redefining fitness in Flagstaff. Winters, a passionate force behind the business, manages everything from coaching and teaching to accounting and mentoring. An Arizona native and an NAU graduate, she was among the first seven to graduate with a fitness wellness degree in 2014. Her vision for owning a fitness business turned into reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journey of The Box Studio The Box Studio began … [Read more...] about The Box Studio: Building Community Through Fitness in Flagstaff
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Helping Parents Talk About Addiction with Their Teens
Children becoming teenagers increases worry exponentially. Your child’s teenage years are formative growth years while simultaneously being the years where bad habits become traits and consequences for mistakes become serious. It is also the period when substance use and abuse become a relevant discussion topic. Substance use is a topic parents should discuss with their teenagers because it is a topic that can affect or has affected their lives. Every teenager knows that drugs and alcohol … [Read more...] about Helping Parents Talk About Addiction with Their Teens
Demographics are Destiny in the Housing Market
Housing market speculation is filled with all sorts of vocabulary words these days, including terms like Rates, the Fed, inflation, inventory, demand, recession etc. The one phrase that I believe will have the biggest impact on the housing market is Household Formations. By simple definition, this includes individuals and families that form a household and seek housing whether that is to rent or own. There is a predictable life cycle to this occurrence, which our culture and economy continues … [Read more...] about Demographics are Destiny in the Housing Market
Flagstaff Plans Public Art, Beautification Projects for the New Year
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts and Sciences program kicks off the New Year with momentum, expecting to complete more than 20 projects in 2025. Small-scale and large installations will continue to connect residents and visitors to their surroundings, turning everyday spaces into engaging landmarks and gathering points. An art glass façade and a monumental sculpture will adorn the new Downtown Connection Center set to open this spring. Illuminated with lighting effects at night, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Plans Public Art, Beautification Projects for the New Year
Realistic Goals to Set in Early Recovery, Tips to Obtain Them
When a person is in the early recovery stages of addiction, it is a transformative position for that person’s life. It is often filled with hope of what the future may bring. Uncertainties and the difficult aspects of making life-altering changes start to set in. Citing realistic goals during this period sets the person up for success as each goal, no matter how small, is an achievement that leads to the next, which eventually can lead to a lifetime of sobriety when taken seriously. Here are a … [Read more...] about Realistic Goals to Set in Early Recovery, Tips to Obtain Them
Announcing a New Choice in Hearing Protection
One of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have a history of loud noise exposure. Some say no, some mention hunting, while most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth is that, especially in our modern world, everyone is exposed to unsafe levels of noise at some point in their lives. While noise pollution is a major concern, most people don’t consider it in their daily lives. However, protecting your ears from loud noise is one of the best ways … [Read more...] about Announcing a New Choice in Hearing Protection
Two Things You Can Count On in the 2025 Housing Market
Speculation can make the housing market seem like one big guessing game! Will rates go up or down? Will values go up or down? Will people want to buy in Northern Arizona or not? Will rules and regulations change? The list could go on, but while those speculations can have a place, today is about firm ground and what you can “take to the bank” when it comes to the 2025 Housing Market. New Year, New Loan Limits Loan limits are important to the general consumer as conforming loans as well as … [Read more...] about Two Things You Can Count On in the 2025 Housing Market
How to Set New Year’s Health Outcomes Rather Than Resolutions
It is a new year, 2025, and the holidays have concluded. Many people set New Year’s resolutions and never stick with them. Either they make resolutions that are too lofty to accomplish, they may not know how to do the things they want to accomplish, or they lack the steps to hold themselves accountable to reach their goals. An easy way to be successful is to not set resolutions but set healthy outcomes. The difference is setting resolutions lacks action steps or direction on how to achieve … [Read more...] about How to Set New Year’s Health Outcomes Rather Than Resolutions
Key Points to Consider for Those Seeking a Mortgage This Year
Securing a mortgage can be one of the most significant financial decisions you make, and navigating the process in today’s market requires careful planning and informed decision-making. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, understanding current trends, preparing your finances and exploring new mortgage options can help set you up for success. From keeping an eye on interest rates to leveraging technology, these seven key points provide critical considerations to help … [Read more...] about Key Points to Consider for Those Seeking a Mortgage This Year
What’s Next for Flagstaff City Council?
On Dec. 17, Councilmembers Anthony Garcia and David Spence were sworn in and joined the Flagstaff City Council and, as the highest vote getter, Miranda Sweet was selected as Vice Mayor. I’m eager to get to know our new councilmembers better and look forward to continuing to work well together as a City Council. I’d like to give you an update on some of the issues and projects that will soon be before us. At our first meeting in 2025, we’ll be discussing our state and federal legislative … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Flagstaff City Council?