FROM MINDFULNESS APPS TO DIET HACKS, SCOTTSDALE'S GROUNDED GURUS HAVE A WEALTH OF WELLNESS KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE.
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Founder, Quasar Quantum Healing quasarquantumhealing.com
"I have always been spiritual and led a holistic lifestyle, however, it wasn't until one of my family members started struggling with her mental health that I began my journey of holistic healing,” says Monica Samuels. "Through the past seven years of navigating her healing journey, I learned about alternative modalities that heal the mind, body and soul.” Samuels opened Quasar Quantum Healing in 2021, and since then, the holistic wellness center that has a Himalayan salt cave, yoga studio and five machines that help with circulation, immunity, inflammation and more has grown to offer weekly practices including yoga nidra, sound healing and ecstatic dance. "I have found that there are many like-minded people in Scottsdale that incorporate holistic wellness and alternative modalities into their lives,” Samuels shares. "This collective dedication to health inspires me to continue to forge the path of integrated wellness and bring it to more people in Scottsdale and beyond.”
Moon Juice Magnesi-Om, moonjuice.com; Samuels partakes in a pescatarian diet; APL TechLoom Zipline sneakers in Confetti, athleticpropulsionlabs.com; Samuels starts each day with a plant-based protein shake. SMOOTHIE PHOTO BY VLADIMIR SOLDATOV/ISTOCK; SALMON PHOTO BY GBH007/ISTOCK; ALL OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
BREAKFAST: Plant-based protein shake
DIET: Pescatarian
DOPPELGÄNGER: Cindy Crawford
NEMESIS: Negativity
UNIFORM: Equal parts comfort and fashion
HOTEL: Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
WORKOUT: Yoga
LAST MEAL: Whitefish ceviche
SUPPLEMENTS: Collagen, magnesium, adaptogenic mushrooms
WELLNESS APP: Calm
MENTOR: Eckhart Tolle
WORKOUT SHOES: Any sneakers
WORKOUT OUTFIT: Leggings and a T-shirt
WORKOUT PLAYLIST: Positive Frequencies
WORKOUT BUDDY: My dog
BEST ADVICE: Persistence is the key to success.
PHILANTHROPY: Quasar Quantum Youth Fund
MANTRA: I am.
STREAMING NOW: Highlander
DINNER: Plant-based burger
SOULMATE: My husband
BEDTIME: 9:30PM
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: Family picture
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: Toothbrush, my dog, a warm blanket
YESTERDAY: A learning opportunity
ZODIAC: Sagittarius
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Registered Dietitian, Village Health Clubs & Spas, villageclubs.com
"In college, I started thinking I wanted to be a nurse, but then began to wonder if I could help people improve their health before they ended up in the hospital with negative health outcomes,” says Jamie Miller. "I have always loved food and being creative in the kitchen, so I decided to combine my passions of health and food and became a dietitian.” Miller, a dietitian at Village Heath Clubs & Spas, doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to her clients. "I believe that there's many different paths to achieve a healthy, balanced body,” she says. "The best route will be the one that's maintainable long term and enjoyable.” One thing that she does see as a universal motivator for everyone, herself included, is Scottsdale's incredible climate. "It's a blessing to live in a city with such amazing weather,” says the Central Phoenix resident, who is continuing to grow her clientele. "It [always makes] me want to be active and get some fresh air and vitamin D.”
Nike Metcon 8 training shoes, nike.com; The Phoenician is Miller’s go-to hotel; Madewell MWL (Re)sourced ripstop nylon duffle bag, nordstrom.com; Paige Sonja jeans, paige.com. HOTEL PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PHOENICIAN AND EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE; ALL OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:45AM
BREAKFAST: Egg scramble
DIET: Balanced
NEMESIS: Being cold
ESCAPE: Date night with my husband
WEAKNESS: Putting furniture together
UNIFORM: Paige jeans, a loose top and flats
HOTEL: The Phoenician
WORKOUT: Total-body strength circuit
LAST MEAL: Barbecue
SUPPLEMENTS: Vitamin D, probiotics, fish oil, magnesium and a prenatal
WELLNESS APP: Beachbody on Demand
MENTORS: My sister and mom
WORKOUT SHOES: Nike Metcon 8
WORKOUT OUTFIT: Lululemon Align leggings and tank
WORKOUT PLAYLIST: I'm a podcast girl.
WORKOUT ESSENTIAL: AirPods
GYM BAG: Madewell MWL (Re)sourced ripstop nylon duffle bag
WORKOUT BUDDY: My husband
BEST ADVICE: Good things don't lead to gratitude, but instead, having gratitude helps you see all the blessings around you.
PHILANTHROPY: Hope Women's Center
MANTRA: God is good.
STREAMING NOW: Chef 's Table
DINNER: Bolognese over zucchini noodles with homemade sourdough
SOULMATE: My husband
BEDTIME: 10:30PM
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: Sound machine
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: "Goodness of God” by Bethel Music
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: Gum, ChapStick and sparkling water
YESTERDAY: Great memories
ZODIAC: Taurus
The Workshop Pilates co-owners Jackie Parks (left ) and Ariel Schwartz. PHOTO BY CATIE MENKE
Owners, The Workshop Pilates theworkshoppilates.com
After achieving success with the first location of The Workshop Pilates in McCormick Ranch, Jackie Parks and Ariel Schwartz are expanding with a stunning new outpost in DC Ranch this April. "The Workshop Pilates North Scottsdale will be much like our McCormick Ranch studio, with some definite upgrades,” says Parks. "We are excited to bring our calming and spalike aesthetic to North Scottsdale, while also providing an energizing and well-rounded workout.” In addition to classes, the DC Ranch location will offer an expanded teacher training program, new workshops and even nutrition sessions. "Jackie and I are ready to pour our heart and souls into this next location,” says Schwartz. "We are so lucky to have an incredibly talented team of teachers who support us, and we look forward to continuing to grow with them.”
Apple AirPods, apple.com; Nobu is Parks’ go-to dinner pick, noburestaurants. com; Nike Air Max 270, nike.com; both women can’t stop streaming The White Lotus. THE WHITE LOTUS PHOTO COURTESY OF HBO; ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
Parks stays at Arrive Palm Springs when heading to the California desert, arrivehotels.com; Lululemon Ribbed Nulu bra and leggings, shop. lululemon.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
ARIEL'S PICKS
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:30AM
BREAKFAST: Eggs, avocado and coffee
DIET: Healthy and balanced... mostly
UNIFORM: Black Alo leggings and a The Workshop Pilates sweatshirt
HOTEL: Enchantment Resort
WORKOUT: Pilates, strength training and spin
WELLNESS APP: Insight Timer
WORKOUT SHOES: Adidas Ultraboost
WORKOUT OUTFIT: Alo or Lululemon leggings, sports bra, grip socks (or Adidas)
WORKOUT PLAYLIST: Alt/indie, EDM, hip-hop
WORKOUT BUDDY: Jackie
BEST ADVICE: Have the courage to live a life true to yourself.
PHILANTHROPY: Phoenix Children's Hospital
MANTRA: I am grateful to be here and now.
STREAMING NOW: The White Lotus
JACKIE'S PICKS
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:30AM
BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, banana and iced coffee
DIET: Intuitive eating > diet
NEMESIS: Cardio
HOTEL: Arrive Palm Springs
WORKOUT: Pilates
WELLNESS APP: Habits
WORKOUT SHOES: Nike Air Max 270
WORKOUT OUTFIT: Biker shorts and an oversized tee
WORKOUT PLAYLIST: Rap
WORKOUT BUDDY: Ariel
BEST ADVICE: Learn to trust your intuition.
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: ChapStick, eltaMD sunscreen, Kindle
PHILANTHROPY: Humane Society
MANTRA: Things of quality have no fear of time.
STREAMING NOW: The White Lotus season 2
DINNER: Nobu
SOULMATE: My daughter, Waylon
BEDTIME: 9:30PM
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: "I Am Woman” by Emmy Meli
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