Kick off the new year with our January 2025 Health & Wellness section, featuring advice and tips from local experts, plus health trends and resources to help you thrive!
Dr. Sarah Stierman
ADA AESTHETICS / DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
The Town Center at Levis Commons
12780 Roachton Rd, Perrysburg
(419) 873-6961
3141 Central Park West Toledo
419-872-0777
daohio.com
adaaesthetics.com
“Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.”
What drew you to your career field?
My father died from melanoma when I was a teenager, so that definitely inspired me to want to help detect skin cancers at an early stage before they become deadly.
What’s the best life lesson you learned last year?
That change is inevitable, but growth is optional. Perseverance and willingness to push
yourself are critical!
What do you love most about your job or your patients?
I love the full spectrum of dermatology, from skin cancers and rashes to acne and Botox. I get to take care of patients of every age and in every phase of life and help them look
and feel their best.
What’s one thing your most healthy clients have in common?
My patients with the healthiest skin practice safe sun! They wear sunscreen every day, reapply, and get their skin checked regularly at a dermatology office.
What is a commonly-held belief that you encounter in your practice that may not be correct?
I feel the public often assumes dermatology is all about aesthetics, but dermatologists play a crucial role in medicine, diagnosing and treating thousands of skin, hair, and nail conditions. From treating life-threatening cancers, to treating chronic diseases like psoriasis and eczema, dermatologists provide care that relieves suffering, improves quality of life and saves lives.
Dr. Andre Haerian
HLH ORTHODONTICS
6407 Monroe St., Sylvania
419-882-1017
4413 Keystone Dr., Maumee
419-887-1247
7928 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI
perfectbraces.com
“Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you can’t.”
Our goals:
Deliver Exceptional Results: Commit to providing outstanding orthodontic care in a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment.
Embrace Innovation:
Introduce and implement the latest advancements in orthodontic technology to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
Strive for Excellence:
Continuously improve processes and services to ensure the highest level of care and satisfaction for every patient.
Best health advice:
Prevention is always more effective than treatment. Developing healthy habits early and investing time in your well-being can lead to a healthier, happier future.
What surprises people about your practice?
Many people may not realize the depth of work happening behind the scenes at our practice. The use of digital analytics to design and set up systems and brackets is like planning every move in a complex chess game with the final goal in mind. What truly sets us apart is our ability to adapt these meticulously calculated steps to the natural chal-
lenges that arise when working with biological variables. This precision and
flexibility make all the difference in achieving exceptional outcomes.
The best advice I’ve ever received is:
Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you can’t. This mindset brings clarity, reduces stress and keeps you moving forward.
What drew me to orthodontics?
The unique blend of precision, artistry and the integration of materials science with biological principles.
Dr. Nick Goin
CACCP
INNATE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC
26580 N Dixie Hwy #101,
Perrysburg
getinnatehealth.com
What drew you to your career field?
We were inspired to pursue chiropractic because of our passion for helping families thrive—starting with healthy pregnancies and extending to children and adults of all ages. We believe that when the body’s nervous system is functioning optimally, every
stage of life becomes healthier, happier and more vibrant!
What’s the best life lesson you learned last year?
That families need personalized care more than ever. We’ve seen how important it is to offer a space where parents, children and expectant mothers feel supported not just physically, but emotionally as well
Are you using AI, and if so, how has AI impacted your line of work?
Yes, AI has streamlined our scheduling and communication systems, allowing us to spend more time providing individualized care to families. It’s helped us stay organized and better meet the needs of busy parents juggling multiple schedules.
Best advice you’ve ever gotten:
Strive to be 1% better every day—whether it’s with your health, your exercise routine, your time management or your mindset. This simple yet powerful principle keeps us focused on positive, consistent growth and encourages our patients to make small, meaningful changes that add up to big results!
What do you love most about your job or your patients?
We love being part of life’s most special moments—helping a mother navigate pregnancy with comfort, supporting a baby’s first adjustment, watching symptoms improve in kiddos, and seeing families grow healthier together. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch generations of families thrive under our care!
Dr. Jon Frankel
Frankel Dentistry
5012 Talmadge Rd., # 100
(419) 474-9611
4359 Keystone Dr., #100,
Maumee
(419) 893-0221
3150 Dustin Rd., #1,
Oregon
419-693-0781
jonfrankeldentistry.com
“Dentistry is embracing AI in amazing ways. With a simple wand, we can capture incredibly
precise digital impressions of your teeth”
What drew you to your career field?
Dentistry has it all! It’s a unique blend of creativity, science and technology, with a dash of psychology and business savvy. Every day I get to make a tangible difference in people’s lives—improving their health, boosting their confidence and giving them a reason to smile. Dentistry taps into so many fields: it’s like being part artist, part scientist and
part tech enthusiast. From advanced technology like AI to the artistry of crafting the perfect smile, this profes- sion keeps me learning and innovating. Honestly, I can’t imagine a more exciting or fulfilling career!
What’s the best life lesson you learned last year?
It wasn’t so much a life lesson as a test of perspective: happiness and fulfillment are a choice. Get creative, pivot and redirect when needed. No person or situation gets to dictate your happiness—unless you let them!
Are you using AI and if so how has AI impacted your line of work?
Absolutely! Dentistry is embracing AI in amazing ways. With a simple wand, we can capture incredibly precise digital impressions of your teeth, design and mill 3D tooth replacements, pinpoint the ideal spot for dental implants and create guides for placement, streamline patient communications and so much more. Thanks to AI, creating and maintaining healthy, beautiful smiles has never been easier—or more exciting!
Best advice you’ve ever gotten:
It’s not about you. True authenticity shines when you embrace your role as a unique part
of the bigger picture.
What do you love most about your job or your patients?
Transforming lives one smile at a time is a true privilege. Watching patients grow happier,
healthier and more confident is pure joy!
Sage Counseling & Wellness
1705 Indian Wood Cir
Suite 200, Maumee
419-969-7243
sagecounselingmaumee.com
Best Advice you’ve ever received?
Your life’s great meaning is not found in big accomplishments but in thousands of little moments of kindness, connection and purpose – Author unknown.
What do you love most about your job?
We love seeing resilience in action. Watching clients make progress, no matter how seemingly small, is incredibly rewarding. It is humbling to witness their courage and strength as they work towards creating a better future.
What is draining the energy of your clients? How can they reduce it or cut it out?
I think many of us tend to get caught up in society’s glorification of “busy” without pausing to ask ourselves why we are giving up precious resources (our time and energy) to some of the things we do. Maybe we feel pressure to meet expectations we have never paused to question, often leading to stress, suppression of emotions, and loss of a sense of purpose or meaning. The remedy: Learn how to live more consciously or mindfully. This comes in the form of appreciation of experiences in the present moment instead of thinking about the past or the future, and spending time and energy in ways that are aligned with your personal values.
What is one thing your clients have in common?
Clients who seek treatment often have a common goal. They want to feel better. Our therapists work together with clients to create an individualized plan to develop coping skills, to connect with their personal values and to learn ways to regulate emotions to improve overall health.
What is a commonly held belief that you encounter in your practice that may not be correct?
That counseling is a long process and that you have to be in crisis to seek it out. We all need to challenge the stigma of mental health by talking openly about it and promot ing the value in seeking support whenever you recognize the need for it. We are able to incorporate strategies that facilitate life long changes in a short
amount of time!
What are some self care strategies people can use to improve their mental health?
Take mindful breaks throughout the day. Check in with yourself to assess your mind and body. Try some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, listening to calming music, or spending time in nature. Do not hesitate to reach out to a therapist for support. You do not need to wait for a crisis to seek help.
Claudia K. David-Roscoe
Health Foods by Claudia
3904 Secor Rd.
419-474-2400
healthfoodsbyclaudia.com
What drew you to your career field?
I was blessed that my mother understood the importance of good nutrition and instilled it in me and my brothers. She understood the power of our God-given immune system, when nourished properly with nature’s pharmacy, and I will forever be grateful for her wisdom.
What’s the best life lesson you learned last year?
Life has taught me to be grateful for simple daily blessings, to keep moving forward with love and gratitude in my heart and to always keep my faith. I can’t imagine going through life’s challenges without faith.
What do you love most about your job?
To be able to witness the miraculous ability of the human body to truly heal when given the proper tools that only come through nature. I’ve realized over the last fifty years that most people in this country haven’t had the opportunity to witness the true capability of our immune system and that’s very sad to me. When it comes to our health, nutri-
tion is truly the answer.
What is a commonly-held belief that you encounter in your practice that may not be correct?
That herbs are unregulated by the FDA, which is simply not accurate. The truth is, the FDA just doesn’t like that herbs are available to the public because supplements facilitate healing which goes against their business model of chronic on-going sickness and dependency on pharmaceuticals. Herbs and other supplements interfere with their profits; it’s just that.
