River Landing Dentistry opened its doors in 2018 on Daniel Island under the _ leadership of Dr. Rebecca Zechmann. The goal is “positively influencing lives by providing compassionate dental care.” What started with the idea of a group model, where dentists could work with and off each other, has grown into a thriving practice with […]
Charleston Women in Wellness
Full-Service at its Best: Compass Vision Care
Dr. Betsy Fraser, founder of Compass Vision Care, seeks to bridge the gap between overall wellness and vision care. Located in Mount Pleasant, Fraser’s fresh approach to optometry encompasses vision and medical eye care, frames, contact lenses and cosmetic optometry. Compass Vision Care welcomes new patients of all ages with a preventative, inclusive and wellness-based […]
Do it for you: Me Time Botanicals Skincare and Day Spa
If you’re looking for effortlessly gorgeous, brighter and firmer skin while trying to juggle life as a hardworking woman, look no further. Me Time Botanicals was created to give women who do it all a moment of “me time” through a simplified multitasking skincare ritual that delivers results. Kara Reich struggled with balancing life and […]
A Path to Peace with BeWell@Home
Passionate about working with aging adults, Dina Mewett tried on many hats in that space, including working in non-medical home care, home health, hospice and retirement communities. Yet, she hadn’t yet found what she called her forever “happy place.” However, in 2019, fate took a turn when she joined Lutheran Homes of South Carolina in […]
Start with Self: Start with Melinda Morris
Melinda Morris, of Start With Self, knows that life can be full of challenges. She’s had plenty herself but has managed to turn those times into something positive, using her experiences and difficulties to help others — her passion and life’s work. Being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2021 was unexpected and life-altering, putting […]
Fit4Mom: Connection and Community
Being a mom can be one of the most glorious and isolating times in life. Fit4Mom Charleston may be your answer if you have been struggling to find community for the journey of motherhood and fitness. Co-owners Caitlin Guevara and Stevee Martin know the power of community and the impact that the Fit4Mom group can […]
Anew You Aesthetics and Med Spa Do It For You
If you are looking to achieve a refreshed look this year and want professional, personalized help, look no further than Anew You! Renee Puckett has extensive medical experience in a variety of fields that include oral surgery, general surgery, med surge, intensive care units and operating rooms. She graduated in 2014 with a master’s degree […]
Wellness Starts at Home: Five Easy Places to Begin
The beginning of a new year is a beautiful time for many of us — the chance to do something new, to start fresh and have a clean slate. But this time of year can also be overwhelming in many ways, especially for women juggling competing priorities and responsibilities. It can be tempting to forge […]
The Feel-good Home: Put Well-being at the Forefront of Your Home Design
It’s no secret that aesthetics have a psychological impact. In recent years, neuroscientists have studied the effects of interior design on mental health. Their findings linked physical spaces to outcomes related to productivity, mood, sleep quality and memory. When designing a space that promotes well-being and success, considering light, color, placement of furniture and organization […]
The Charleston Women’s Workout Scene is a Family Affair
All the fitness experts and gurus agree; having a workout partner increases your chances of finding more success and enjoyment in your workouts. Sometimes it can be difficult to coordinate with someone else to hit the gym alongside you. The easiest place to look could be to those closest to you. What if your workout partner […]