The skin care wall in Lemon Laine resembles a very aesthetically pleasing home medicine cabinet. Laura Lemon, founder of the East Nashville natural beauty and wellness store, wants people to feel at home and try out the products she’s curated. 

In crowded settings or intimate gatherings, daylight savings has morphed into more than a clock reset, but a topical conversation starter — especially for dwellers in the central time zone. Many mourn the sun’s setting at 4:30 p.m. and anticipate frigid temperatures, less outdoor time and ev…

While the meditative movement of yoga practice might be just what the doctor ordered to restore strength and balance to tired minds and bodies, the financial cost can be a hard pill to swallow, especially when a single drop-in class commands more than $30 in some Nashville studios.

According to the National Eye Institute, millions of Americans experience a hindrance to their vision or common dry-eye disease in their lifetime, particularly in older patients and women. Due to hormonal changes and longer life spans, women are more predisposed to eye diseases that cause th…

There is a soft refrain heard in doctors’ offices throughout the country. It’s a gentle nudge in the direction of longevity — particularly for people of, ahem, a certain age. “You need to start strength training.” 

Make no mistake: Heart disease isn’t just a “silent killer.” It’s the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Despite this fact, research and detection for women’s heart disease have traditionally fallen short, failing to address how stages of a woman’s life directly impact he…

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, BRA founders Nancy Brown, Namaste Anderson and Jenadi Talbot launched a nonprofit to support breast cancer survivors through a community of strength, resilience and joy. With combined decades of healthcare experience, the founders established Breast Ca…

In a quiet room, soft music plays as practitioners of the healing art of reflexology lay expert hands on clients. By stimulating pressure points along the feet, neck, hands and head, reflexology is thought to send signals directly to specific parts of the body to help heal ailments, reduce s…

Keep this rule of thumb in mind: “Feathers and fins are fine.” It’s an expression you might begin hearing more frequently, amid rising cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an acquired allergy to mammal products that affects as many as 450,000 people in the U.S. Because while pork, beef, lamb, …

Business owner, native Nashvillian, nonprofit champion and glam extraordinaire are all apt descriptors for Aignes Rogan. Posh Salon & Glam Studio is propelled by Aignes’ desire to uplift locals and make each of her clients feel beautiful. To best serve her guests, Aignes and her team hav…

Twenty years ago, Dr. Darshan Shah was working long days as a surgeon, putting his career and patients first and taking care of himself last. He developed an autoimmune disease, had a genetic predisposition to diabetes and high blood pressure. He was gaining weight because he wasn’t eating r…

In the search for long-term fitness, many heed the advice of doctors to add strength training into a fitness regiment. And while we all strive to bring out the warrior — weekend or otherwise — inside of us all, as we age, our joints can’t take the same amount of impact.

Contrast therapy — a practice that combines the extreme heat of a sauna with the chilly shock of a cold plunge — has gained popularity in Nashville. Though contrast therapy has been practiced for hundreds of years, Candice Bruder, founder of Pure Sweat Studios, was the first to bring it to M…

Nashville is growing colder and colder. Many feel the chilling, gray edge of the mid-January slump. While it’s tempting to curl up and refrain from leaving home, intentional self-care is essential for fighting winter blues. 

You’re the strong one, right? 

If you get a mammogram and receive your results, there are four words that may cause you concern.

Many ancient cultures believed that sound had the power to heal the body from within. Evidence of sound baths — meditative experiences where the body is immersed in sound and vibration — can be found in ancient Egypt, Greece and India. Today, the practice has seen a resurgence, as many look …

So often we hear the phrase, “Take whatever life throws at you.” Well, the newly opened TheraPaint Studio gives you the chance to throw a little paint back at life. In June, husband-wife duo Jake and Jackie Laurian Long opened a first-of-its-kind paint-throwing studio in Nashville. The idea,…

With dozens of skincare products trying to latch onto the next “fad” in the market, it’s hard to find a trustworthy routine to invest in or know what’s best for your skin. After a while, it becomes an overwhelming whirlwind of recommended routines, endless products, dermatology appointments …

We’ll get to some skincare recommendations in just a second, but first, this tidbit might be the best summer-luxury hack we can offer: Clients who book a treatment at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville get access to the hotel’s seventh-floor infinity pool and hot tub for that day. 

Brrrr! Cold plunging is hot right now. Across Nashville and the nation, studios are popping up to offer “contrast therapy,” with a combination of cold-soaking and sauna-sweating intended to benefit mind and body. 

On her wedding day, a bride will be photographed more than she has been photographed in her life and it is important that her makeup last through the laughter and tears of the day. We sat down with Madison Dennis of MHD Beauty Parlor for her advice and tips for creating a look that lasts thr…

When planning a wedding, there are so many details to track that it is easy to let some slip. With the stress of the big day looming, it is easy to forget self-care like eating well, hydration and skincare. As the largest organ of the body, our skin is sensitive to the environment both outsi…

My mother loved this time of year. But, since her passing, it just doesn’t seem the same. If you share similar feelings of grief, know that you’re not alone. The pressures of this season are enough to make anyone’s head spin. In fact, with this most wonderful time of year comes a great deal …

 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nfocus asked our friend Jessica Baladad of Feel For Your Life to highlight ways we can ensure breast health and advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nfocus asked our friend Jessica Baladad of Feel For Your Life to highlight ways we can ensure breast health and advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nfocus asked our friend Jessica Baladad of Feel For Your Life to highlight ways we can ensure breast health and advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.

If you’ve been considering a week or more away to focus on your health, you’ve probably been eyeing beloved wellness retreats — like Canyon Ranch — that involve a cross-country plane ride. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with distant getaways, but if you want to stay closer to home, you can…

Entering The Spa at Four Seasons Nashville, the scents of lavender and eucalyptus permeate the air. The decor — soothing shades of beige, taupe and ivory with accents of soft blue — makes the spa the perfect place to decompress and de-stress. Above all, prepare to be pampered. With six treat…

Pietro Simone is an author and designer of skincare who creates intrinsic beauty blueprints. A dynamic young disruptor in the beauty industry, Simone spearheads a positive global movement in how we all approach beauty and anti-aging.

It can take ten to 12 years for a person to experience perimenopause and menopause. The phases cannot be nailed down by a lab test, so it becomes important to troubleshoot the condition with your doctor. Women look to providers and often come up empty-handed on solutions to their symptoms. H…

An Ascension Saint Thomas OB/GYN shares tips on addressing those awful symptoms

Many can conjure images of our younger selves, surreptitiously trying on our mother’s makeup in the bathroom mirror. We remember the scent of her perfume and feel the petal softness of her lipstick as it would guide across our lips. As we grew, we found our own way and brands to accentuate t…

Over the years, Dr. Christina Rahm has been involved in the local PTO, served as a room mom, and even taught classes at the YMCA. While she’s long been rooted in the local community, her impact and commitment to changing the world goes far beyond Middle Tennessee. 

My son Mark became engaged to the delightful Lizzie Hogan this summer! During a celebratory weekend, dates and locations were tossed around before they decided on a destination wedding in November 2023. In August 2022, that seemed light years away. “There’ll be plenty of time later to get lo…

Growing up, Margaret de Heinrich, co-founder of Omorovicza skincare, never pictured herself as a diplomat. While always having an interest in politics, her imagination soared to the highest office in the land - taking the role of the first female President of the United States. However, afte…

Today, the Bamford Wellness Spa opens its doors to visitors and locals alike, and we got an exclusive first look at the tranquil setting and learned more about the treatments and products now available. Darcie DeBartelo, the director of spa and retail, shared a little background, inspiration…

The need for — and interest in — self-care boomed in 2020. According to a recent study commissioned by software company Vagaro, “75 percent of Americans believe self-care activities can help reduce stress,” and “71 percent [of Americans] believe society will collectively prioritize self-care…

New year, new you, right? After 2020, we’re all ready for something new. Whether you’re ready to kickstart a new health regimen or are simply longing to be pampered, you’re in luck. We caught up with eight local health and beauty gurus to get their advice on staying focused, getting fit and …

What do you do for self-care? I exercise a few times a week. I have been gluten-free for over seven years, which has really transformed my health. I take supplements and use peptide therapies that are all based on blood testing that we provide at our office.