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most of the words of wisdom that my dad tried to impart on me went in one ear and directly out the other, but there are at least three bits of advice that i still try to hold on to: don’t skimp when buying tools, don’t ever sell your car to a friend, and ‘everything in moderation.’ i have ignored all of these on

at least one occassion and the last and most important one i have ignored, regretfully, many times.

The older i get, the more i realize how useful those three words are. “everything in moderation.” in fact, it’s hard to find scenarios for which that doesn’t apply. vices and virtues, politics and religion, and, in thinking about this magazine issue, diet and exercise. i am always amazed, and a bit perplexed, when i hear about people adhering to an all-liquid diet or attempt-ing to compete in 24-hour running races in Death valley. my libra’s sense of logic gets in the way. Doing one thing, anything, to the extreme has to compromise something else. Doesn’t it?

i visualize life as a pie chart comprised of many, many slices. make any of those slices disproportion-ately large and some of the other slices are going to get awfully skinny. i think we get to choose the ones that get bigger, but i don’t think we have as much say into which get smaller as a result. They are probably the ones that are most tenuous to begin with. i’m no psychologist. i’m sure everyone has his or her own formula to keep the pie as healthy as possible, but for me, i try to keep everything in moderation. of course, if your holidays were anything like mine, the saying itself should also be taken moderately. excess does have its place, occassionally.

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26a soiree Under the stars

dancing to a live band, fine wines and prizes are all part of the fourth annual starlight soiree, the signature event of the cabrillo education foundation, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the oceano hotel. tickets are $90/couple or $45/individual in advance through Paypal, $90/couple and $50/individual at the door and $45/couple and $25/individual at the door for cabrillo Unified school district employees. visit www.ceffund.org.

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the half moon bay branch of the american association of University women can help you keep those healthy new year’s resolutions with a health and well-ness fair from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the community United methodist church at 777 miramontes st. in half moon bay. folks from local and Peninsula heath and well-ness businesses will share literature, discuss wellness, and celebrate taking care of your health in the new year! [email protected].

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half moon bay high school’s basketball teams will host south san francisco in a quadruple header today. the girls frosh-soph game begins at 3:15 p.m., fol-lowed by the frosh-soph boys game at 4:45 p.m. the varsity girls game starts at 6:15 p.m. with the varsity boys game concluding the night at 7:45 p.m. there is an admission charge. 712-7200.

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like many a health expert, chef and foodie — Dan Shaffer absolutely loves his olive oil. There is the golden amber color, the one-of-a-kind texture, the delicate taste, its versatility as a cooking agent and its astounding healthy properties. all of these things have brought olive oil into the category of “superfood.”

for Shaffer, a 30-year aviation instruc-tor transitioning to retirement, olives are also a business opportunity. moving to Pescadero in 2003, he saw the wide-open expanse of coastal hills and believed it was a fine place to start an orchard. he and his wife planted four different vari-

etals of italian olives, a total of 150 trees, in neat rows in front of his home. “we knew full well it would be a business that would grow in demand in

the U.S.,” he explained. but he added a caveat: “farming is a risky business. it’s like flying an experimental airplane.”

The orchard survived a bout of frost, powerful coastal winds and a menac-ing pack of deer. in his first year, Shaffer walked outside one morning to find 20 of his trees were toppled by a deer eager to chomp on the upper leaves.

The trees thrived, but the olives did not. Sure enough, after eight suc-cessive years, Shaffer’s trees still hadn’t produced a real harvest or a single bottle of olive oil.

That changed this year. after years of tending his orchard, the budding Pescade-

ro farmer is seeing his first season with thousands of little green bulbs on his trees. excited at the prospects, at this writing he expects his first-ever olive harvest any day now. he stands ready to pluck, and ship to a press, the fruits of his labor. Then they will extract the oil. an optimist at heart, he envisions

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healthy, tasty, versatile. but will they grow in Pescadero?

growing demand

demand for olives and particularly their oil has never been higher. americans gobbled up 320 mil-lion tons of olive oil this year, a nearly 50 percent increase from 10 years ago, according to the U.s. department of agri-culture. yet despite the national crav-ing, U.s. farmers are only starting to catch up to the demand. california, the larg-est olive-producing state, grows enough to meet only about 4 percent of national consumption.

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finally having his own stockpile of olive oil that he can at least share with friends, if not sell.

Some would say trying to grow olives in Pescadero is sort of like Don Quixote attempting to joust windmills. olives can be remarkably easy to grow — the trees survive with little water, and farmers usually can forgo pesticides, said Dan flynn, executive director of the olive Center at the

University of Califor-nia, Davis. but olives, the iconic mediter-ranean crop, normally need the same hot, dry weather if they’re going to grow else-where in the world, he said. a place like California’s Central valley would be ideal. The Coastside is a different story.

“i don’t know if you’ll capture that climate in the half moon bay area,” he said. “in a place like half moon bay, olives might never fully ripen because there’s just not enough sun.”

olive trees are rare on the Coastside and throughout the entire Peninsula. filoli gardens in wood-side features an olive orchard.

nonetheless, flynn is curious how olives grown in chilly Pescadero would taste. Sort of like wine grapes, olives would inherit some of the flavors of their environs, he said.

Shaffer insists that olives can take off in Pescadero, al-though he admits his efforts probably won’t turn a profit for some time. but money is hardly his motive. he says planting olives is more about broadening of the food system on the Coastside.

“we’re out to prove that we’re geniuses; we’re here to prove that it can be done,” he said. “The truth of the matter is, no one is growing olives that i’m aware of around here.”

for what could be his first year producing olive oil, Shaffer

“when we’re all long gone, these trees will still be here.”dan shaffer, Pescadero olive farmer

Pescaderan Dan Schaffer inspects one of his many olive trees.

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says he needs to be ready to move fast once the fruit begins to ripen into a deep purple. when he decides the time is right, he says this entire olive crop will need to be harvested and shipped to a mill in Petaluma in no less than one day. olives quickly lose quality once they’re plucked, and he would risk having a batch of sour, acidic oil if he waited longer.

when harvest day arrives, Shaffer plans to recruit the help of friends, family or whom-ever he can hire on the fly.

but there are many things Shaffer isn’t sure about. olives are typically harvested around november, but his crop is maturing late, pos-sibly due to Pescadero’s colder climate. Trying to find a mill that will press his crop after the traditional season has closed could be a chal-lenge, he said. he also has no idea exactly how large his olive harvest will be. he hopes his best trees can each produce a liter and a half of oil, but that will undoubtedly vary.

Shaffer would love to see his olive oil on the shelves of local groceries, and some stores have expressed interest in stocking it, he said. but if he has only a small amount of olive oil, he may just give it away as a gifts or stock it around the house for his own use.

even if his quest doesn’t quite pan out this year, Shaffer remains the optimistic about the future.

“olives have been around for 6,000 years. There’s some trees that are 2,000 years old,” he said. “when we’re all long gone, these trees will still be here.”

in fact, he is already advancing to another unfamiliar crop on the Coastside: blueber-ries. he is getting ready to plant 17 blueberry bushes and believes they could also thrive on the South Coast.

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a merican culture tends toward convenience and comfort, encouraging peo-ple to spend time sitting

rather than moving. however, many Coastsiders are unseating themselves and making lifestyle changes through dance.

across the world, researchers think that dance can help boost both physi-cal fitness and mental muscles for people of all ages.

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Coastsider Jean Jacques teaches regular hula dancing classes.


their non-dancing peers.researchers at the University of Strath-

clyde in Scotland found that older women who regularly did traditional Scottish country dances like reels and jigs had stronger legs and were more agile than those who did not.

The new england Journal of medicine published a study about leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly. Dance was the only physical leisure activ-ity that was associated with a reduced risk for dementia, whereas those who biked or swam apparently experienced no decrease in their risk of the disease.

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at 11 a.m. on a Sunday at the half moon bay Train Depot on higgins Can-yon road, audrey harman trades somber hymns for the rhythmic staccato of drum-ming. her companions forgo the stillness of prayer for the body-rocking undula-tions of Congolese dance.

“it’s like our church. it’s spiritual – it encompasses everything. … There’s some-thing very sacred about it that touches you deep inside,” said harman.

The revelers shake away the taboos of exultant shimmying under the direction of teacher Sandor Diabankouezi.

now living in berkeley, he makes a weekly point of bringing his native Con-golese culture to the Coastside through traditional dance and music. his classes usually have three to 10 students. To-gether they sing, stretch and shake their hands to warm up before moving against the drums.

The 63-year-old Diabankouezi first started dancing in Congo in 1952.

“everything we do in africa is a dance, dance, dance. when the adults dance, children dance also. Dance is life,” said Diabankouezi. “have no age!”

for his people, dancing becomes a steady heartbeat, keeping time with births, deaths, marriage, coming of age and other life events.

harman said that the practice has helped her with her own life, energizing

her to get through daily difficulties and pain associated with old injuries. “Drum-ming is grounding. and dancing – it just really connects you,” said harman. “our class feels more like a family. it’s like sup-port without having to say anything. it’s a way of coping, and getting the workout and getting the stress out. when you come through the door, you may have a lot of problems. when you leave, every-one’s smiling.”

Diabankouezi said that the benefits are mutual. “i try to teach something that helps me. if it helps me, it helps them,” he said.

oceans away from Congo, Polyne-sians also developed a distinctive flair for dance.

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Jean Jacques, 71, first picked up the hula as a child. Though she lived in hawaii in the 1960s, she let the interest slide. She started to study again a decade ago, while living in the east bay, and had an epiph-any that led her to teach classes in half

“when the adUlts dance, children dance also. dance is life.”— Sandor diabankouezi, CongoleSe danCe & drum WorkShop inStruCtor

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previously had training in ballet and tap. “i have a hawaiian soul, i think.”

Since then, about 20 women who regularly attend her monday evening class have used their hula time to bond. “They’re hula sisters,” said Jacques.

The women also express themselves through the lyrical stories of hawaiian music, interpreting them through the body.

“The song is called ‘Keep your eyes on the hands,’ and your hips are moving around more than anything else in the world, so who is going to look at the hands?” said Jacques, describing hula’s wave-like sway of the hips and flowing motions of the arms and feet. Despite its graceful, mesmerizing move-ments, hula is actually very demanding, Jacques added.

“it builds stamina and balance. it’s very intellectually stimulat-ing because you have to think about what your hands and feet are doing … it’s just plain good for your waist and your hips and your core. People are shocked they’re getting muscles in their thighs.”

beaUty and strength

formal ballet training also develops these muscles, as demonstrated by Shely Pack-manning. The life-long dancer who has had her own company in half moon bay since 1994 said that she’s “too busy to go into the hospital right now,” though she’s had a knee replace-ment and is due for a new hip.

She’s used her training to work the surrounding muscles with leg lifts and other dance exercises.

“injuries can’t stop you,” she insisted, encouraging her own dancers to stay in peak physical condition by cross training.

“it’s not just good enough to take your ballet class,” said Pack-manning. She tells her dance students to hit the gym, though

she warns against running because that can traumatize the knees. “Dancing gives them physical strength like no other ac-tivity does because (the boys) have to lift those girls. (everyone has) to jump. They have to run.”

even football players, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, have trained with her to achieve agility unique to dance.

Dance also builds focus and teamwork, said Pack-manning.“it has a dichotomy to it. They’re working for themselves, and

also each other,” she said. “Dancing is difficult. when study-ing as a child, you rely on your own determination to do so. They have to maintain a really positive attitude about their life.” Discipline aside, dance is freeing. when everyone makes fools of themselves on the dance floor, it breaks down barriers.

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“when everybody gets to-gether like this, you can’t stand on being pompous,” said Cliff Jenkins of la honda. he unites the folk dance group land Dancers. “it’s a way of sharing with people.”

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Alexa Alborzi, DDS, MDS705 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay | 726.6321

235 N. San Mateo Dr. #300, San Mateo | 342.4171 | GotToSmile.com

ORTHODONTICS

A showcAse of heAlth cAre professionAls on the coAstside

From dentists to dermatologists, pediatricians to podiatrists, these local practitioners are here to help.

MedIcal PRofIles

Dr. Rand Ollerton, D.D.S.

Dr. Ollerton provides services often referred to specialists out of town. To make it more convenient for his patients, most areas of general dentistry and also root canals, extractions, gum treatments and implant dentistry are commonly provided in his offi ce. His emphasis is comprehensive

care, including implant and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Ollerton has been placing and restoring dental implants for 18 years. Additionally, the offi ce offers laser periodontal (gum) treatment which involves no cutting or stitching. For those who avoid dental treatment due to anxiety, Dr. Ollerton offers a variety of sedation techniques: Oral sedation (pills), inhalation sedation (laughing gas) and I.V. sedation. His offi ce also tries to combine as many treatments as possible so that fewer appointments will be necessary and less time away from work or home will be required. More recently, in an effort to offer the best technological advances for his patients, Dr. Ollerton has aquired the ability of 3-D xrays, computer bite analysis, CAD/CAM crowns made in one visit, and a dental laser for the treatment of advanced gum disease. Dr. Ollerton is heavily involved in providing people with dental assistance through his church network.

“We believe that a smile is an invitation to friendship and thus, the oral health of our patients not only affects their physical health, but their happiness also.”

— RAND R. OLLERTON, D.D.S.

Rand R. Ollerton, D.D.S. 780 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.2156

DENTISTRY

Dr. Rand Ollerton and family

Emphasizing Convenience and Comprehensive Care

Our goal is to provide comprehensive dental treatment in an atmosphere of honesty, integrity and commitment in order to promote life long health and happiness for our

patients. We strive each day to render services and treatment of the highest level.Through our education and care we hope that our patients will value optimal dental health and appearance and will feel that the time and resources invested therein as fortuitous and worthwhile. Through our efforts and education, continual growth occurs that makes our jobs enjoyable. Satisfaction comes from doing our best!

Linda Romano

Linda is a graduate of The National Holistic Institute of Massage and Health Education Center with 720 hours of education. She went on to an additional 400 hour advanced

program in Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Assessment. Linda attended The Pacifi c Institute of Aromatherapy in San Francisco where she studied plant biology and plant chem-istry. Linda has attended and is a member of The Heart Touch Project in Los Angeles, CA where she was trained to give compassionate touch to terminally ill patients. She has been practicing Zen Buddhiism for 25 years. Linda teaches Zen meditation and holds retreats at The Douglas Beach House in Half Moon Bay, CA.

“When the nervous system and its interaction with the musculoskele-tal system are not in harmony, chronic myofascial pain or dysfunc-tion can occur. Neuromuscular therapy aims to restore homoeosta-sis between the two systems. The Muscle Clinic of Half Moon Bay is dedicated to helping those who live with chronic muscle pain..”

— LINDA ROMANO, NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPIST

The Muscle ClinicLINDA ROMANO, NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPIST

240 Main Street, Half Moon Bay 650.984.6323www.themuscleclinic.com

MASSAGE

Specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. James Newman specializes in all aspects of facial plastic surgery and laser therapy and is proud to be part of the coastal medical community. He is on the clinical faculty at Stanford

University where he also completed his specialized training. Dr Newman performs offi ce based procedures in downtown Half Moon Bay with his Medical Aesthetician, Lisa Wimsett. As the director of Premier Plastic Surgery, Dr Newman also operates in San Mateo in the Mills Medical Arts building and has expanded to Palo Alto with a new offi ce on El Camino Real, across from the Stanford Campus. He is able to provide personalized care with the latest minimally invasive procedures and laser treatments. To see a full listing of services offered, visit the newly updated web site, PremierPlasticSurgery.com. Dr. Newman donates his expertise to Humanity United in Giving, providing medical care to orphaned children around the world.

“My goal is to achieve excellent surgical outcomes with the least invasive techniques by providing you with expert counseling and taking an active role in your recovery process with assistance from my supportive staff.”

— JAMES NEWMAN, MD

James Newman, MD 625 Miramontes #105, Half Moon Bay

650.560.4842 | PremierPlasticSurgery.com

PLASTIC SURGERY

Cabrillo Family Dental Care

Gentle, friendly care with state-of-the art techniques has kept families coming to Cabrillo Family Dental Care for over forty years. From cosmetic den-tistry to simple restorations and sealants, we take pride and care in all phases of dentistry. Our skilled, friendly staff will be happy to care for you and

your SMILE. Dr. Ryan Henspetter has been treating Pacifi ca coastside patients since July, 2001 while, his partner, Dr. Bill Kirkham has practice in Pacifi ca since the mid seventies. Joining Dr. William Kirkham in practice on Crespi Drive, Ryan met several generations of Coastside families from grandparents to three year olds on their fi rst visit to have their ‘teeth counted’. In 2008, Doctors Henspetter and Kirkham partnered and became Cabrillo Family Dental Care. In his off-time Dr. Henspetter enjoys playing in a rock band, spending time with his wife and year old baby boy and practicing Muay Thai, a martial art. Their partnership allows Dr. Kirkham time for travel and painting. Many of his paintings brighten the walls at Cabrillo.

“Dr. Henspetter is the best! His chairside manner is great, he is very gentle!”

— FROM A PATIENT’S INTERNET REVIEW

Cabrillo Family Dental Care669 Crespi Drive, Pacifi ca (right off Highway 1)

650-359-1646, Pacifi caDentist.com

DENTISTRY

Drs. Sepi Vafi , Sam Ahani, Debby Piccolotti, Michael Nguyen

Professional, kind, considerate” is what our patients say about us. We are trusted dentists who take time to listen and explain, and offer state-of-the-art, lifetime dental excellence to our patients.

We offer:

Our gentle, private-practice dentists are continually educating themselves and their staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches to provide you and your family with advanced, state-of-the art personalized dental care.

“When you visit our offi ce, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.”

—SAM AHANI, DDS

Shoreview Dental731 Oceana Blvd., Pacifi ca | 650.738.2100 | www.shoreviewdental.net

DENTISTRY

“• Sedation Dentistry• Pediatric Dentistry • Long lasting, mercury-free dentistry• Extractions and root canals• Sealants and fl ouride to prevent decay• TMJ (jaw pain) relief

• Cosmetic care: bleaching & veneers • Comfortable, removable Invisalign braces• Emergencies accepted• Most local insurance welcome• Professional, caring and courteous staff

Peter Trinh, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr Ahani and Dr Vafi are honored to have Dr Trinh at their Pacifi ca Orthodontic offi ce. Dr. Trinh was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He earned his dental degree at Columbia University and fi nished

his Orthodontic residency at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and received the Greater New York Dental Society Award in Excel-lence. Dr. Trinh is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. His own experience with braces has led him to understand the importance of a healthy, beautiful smile and how it contributes to self-esteem and wellbeing. He is kind and compassionate and his main priorities are patient comfort and providing the best care possible. Dr. Trinh is happy to join our team and continuing the excellent standards that have made the practice so reputable.

“Our mission is to provide affordable, quality orthodontic care, in a fun,family friendly environment.”

— PETER TRINH, D.D.S, M.S.

Pacifi ca Orthodontics1301 Palmetto Ave Ste F

www.pacifi caorthodontics.com, (650)898-8951

OTHODONTICS

Coastside Healing Arts

“Fabulous, relaxed, and balanced” are words heard as patients leave Coastside Healing Arts, a full service Chinese medical

clinic. Founded by Lisa Mandelbaum, who is both a California licensed acupuncturist and a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine, our clinic’s mission is to provide a caring environment where acupuncture coupled with Chinese herbal therapy is used to treat a wide range of medical conditions. “From back pain to the common cold, pregnancy to menopause, I enjoy working with my patients, teaching them methods in which they can begin to em-power their own lives and play an active role in their own health and well-being.” Lisa specializes in women’s health.

“Good medical care is about asking the right questions and listening carefully to their answers. It is about being present with each patient, caring enough to call the next day. Good medicine is about good relationships.””

— LISA MANDELBAUM, MS, L.AC, DIPL OM, NAET CERTIFIED

Lisa Mandelbaum, MS, L.Ac, Dipl OM, NAET Certifi ed

625-D Purissima St., Half Moon Bay650.726.2900 • www.coastsidehealingarts.com

HEALING ARTS

Immediate Care

Independently owned and operated, Immediate Care was started in 1983 by Independent Family Practice Physicians to provide ser-

vices to patients who do not have a regular doctor, whose regular doc-tor is unavailable, or who have no primary care physician, and need to be seen for an acute problem. We provide an alternative to the Emergency Room for patients with coughs, colds, sinus infections and acute health issues. Immediate Care is operated as a walk-in with no appointment needed. We are open Monday thru’ Friday 8 am to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays. We accept Medicare and most major insurances, but we are not contracted with Med-i-Cal, Healthy Families of San Mateo or HMOs. For patients who have not established themselves with a primary care physician, we are happy to provide a list of primaries in our community on request. Immediate Care is committed to supporting physicians in our community.

Immediate Care 60 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo

www.immediatecare.org | 650.570.2273

MEDICAL CLINIC

Pamela Carrington-Tribble, D.O. Dr. Carrington has 21 years of practice experience in family medi-cine. She treats patients of all ages for a wide variety of medical conditions. Encouraging preventive health is an important part of her practice. She takes a holisitic view of her patients, listening to what’s important to them as well as informing them on their medical issues. In addition to standard medicine, she is open to alternative treatments. She is Board certifi ed by the American Board of Family Medicine (since 1994). Dr. Carrington lives on the Coastside with her family.

“I love the variety of people I meet as a family doctor. I like being a part of their lives.”

— PAMELA CARRINGTON, DO

Pamela Carrington, D.O. 725 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

(650) 726-1200 | dr.carrington.net

FAMILY MEDICINE

Pure Skin Therapy

At Pure Skin Therapy, aesthetician Lisa Wimsett is passion-ate about her profession. She attends regular science-based

meetings to keep current on the latest fi ndings in skin care. She sifts through the hype to bring the best the industry has to offer in treatments and products to her clients. Being affi liated with plastic surgeon James Newman gives her clients the prescription products they may need to complete the package.

“Alpha hydroxy acids, retinols and good sun protection are your basics. Your aesthetician can help you fi nd the right combination with the highest concentrations.”

— LISA WIMSETT

Lisa Wimsett, Medical Aesthetician 625 Miramontes St., Suite 105, Half Moon Bay

650.560.4842 | premierplasticsurgery.com

SKIN CARE

Humphrey Lu, MD Dr. Lu, the only private pediatrician in Half Moon Bay, is Board-certifi ed and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. His practice provides quality, personalized care in a small setting where families will fi nd their concerns and questions addressed with ease and comfort. Same day appointments are available. In an effort to stay current, the offi ce is outfi tted with an electronic health record and offi ce management system. Dr. Lu offers comprehensive pediatric care from birth to 18 years of age. Dr. Lu looks forward to providing quality pediatric care as he builds lasting relationships with his current patients and welcomes new ones into his practice.

Visit us in our new location.

“I am truly grateful for the trust and opportunities Coastsidefamilies have given me to take care of their children.”

— HUMPHREY LU, MD

Humphrey Lu, MD640A Purissima, Half Moon Bay

650.560.9137 | www.HMBabies.com

PEDIATRIC

Sheppard Family Dentistry

Cutting edge technology is delivered in a warm, friendly manner. Your comfort is our fi rst concern. From

preventative treatment to the smile of your dreams, our goalis to give you and your family exceptional dental care.

“We have a warm, friendly offi ce andwelcome new patients.”

— C. RAY SHEPPARD, D.M.D. — BRIAN D. SHEPPARD, D.D.S.

C. Ray Sheppard, D.M.D.Brian D. Sheppard, D.D.S.

890 Main Street, Suite A,Half Moon Bay | 650.726.3355

halfmoonbaysmiledesign.com

DENTISTRY

SHEPPARD FAMILY DENTISTRY

A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

Miracle-Ear has been helping people hear better for almost 65 years! Sue Chamberlain is the local franchise owner and her

offi ce is conveniently located by the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo. She has personally been providing quality hearing healthcare on the Peninsula for almost 20 years. Ms. Chamberlain is a Nation-ally Board-Certifi ed Hearing Aid Specialist. She feels that it is important for a person to get their hearing tested once they reach the age of 60, if not before, since statistics show that two out of every three people over the age of 60 have a hearing loss. “Just like any health evaluation, you should get a baseline test for your hearing,” Ms. Chamberlain tells her clients. Our goal at Miracle-Ear is to help people obtain a lifetime of hearing better!

“It’s not just the qualityof your hearing.It’s the quality of your life!”

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center 2907 S. El Camino Real

San Mateo, CA 94403650-341-9111

HEARING

Kenneth L. Stasun, DDS

Dr. Kenneth Stasun, Half Moon Bay’s orthodontic specialist is friendly, gentle, and exclusively practices in Half Moon

Bay. He is known for his personal attention, performing all wire adjustments and appliance placements himself . He uses bands and brackets, lip bumpers, palatal expanders and functional appliances that allow the patient’s musculature to direct growth direction and tooth movement. His staff tries to schedule appoint-ments around early dismissal days, teacher in-service days, and after-school sports. Don’t travel over the hill; orthodontic records including orthodontic x-rays can be performed in Dr. Stasun’s offi ce.

“I attempt to time the start of orthodontic care with the patient’s growth spurt. This usually allows for treating the patient once.”

— KENNETH L. STASUN, DDS

Kenneth L. Stasun, DDS 423 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay

650.726.7523 • www.bracesbystasun.com

DENTISTRY

Joan M. Ross, MFT, RNMS

I am a family/couples therapist although I do see some individuals. As a therapist and supervisor-trainer in a family therapy training

program for 26 years, I have treated and supervised the treatment of hundreds of couples & families. Many families or couples fi nd themselves in distress because various stressors have destabilized their relationships. I help people to listen and talk with each other more effectively, negotiate and resolve confl icts. Using emotionally focused and systemic approaches, I support each individual and defuse the blaming and criticism that fuels harsh confl icts. I have also worked extensively with individuals and families struggling with acute traumatic stress or PTSD. I am skilled in bereavement counsel-ing. My background in both healthcare and psychotherapy gives me knowledge of physical illness, disability, chronic and life threatening conditions. I have worked with many people around these issues. I do home visits if appropriate.

Joan M. Ross, MFT, RNMS 717 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

650-888-5609

THERAPY

Coastside Eye Care Optometry

Dr. Gould opened her practice in Half Moon Bay in 1985. Dr. Yee and Dr. Lam joined the practice several years later. The

offi ce has state of the art technology to insure patients get the most comprehensive eye examination. We specialize in contact lenses and vision therapy for children and adults. We prescribe the newest advancements in lenses and carry a large selection of frames to fi t everyone’s needs. Dr. Gould is a long standing member of the American Optometric Society, the San Mateo County Optometric Society, the Half Moon Bay Lions club and she regularly volunteers at the Samaritan House in San Mateo.

“Our purpose is to give eye care with satisfaction to all our patients.”

— BETTE GOULD, OD

Bette Gould, OD210 Main St., Half Moon Bay

650.712.1234

OPTOMETRY

Jane Kingston, Health Coach

What can a health coach do for you? Assume, right from the beginning, that you are a healthy and powerful person,

capable of achieving the goals you decide on. I’ll agree that you can make changes at your own pace. We’ll acknowledge that some things trip you up; we’ll fi nd ways to stop them, for good. We won’t focus on the past because the future is the exciting part, your unfolding adventure. I’ll work with you collaboratively; you’ll play a very active role. From the start you‘ll be making decisions about what goals you’ll tackle, such as health/exercise, diet/nutrition, stress management, fun/recreation, sleep, and your social, work-ing, and spiritual life. You’ll be in charge, making progress from your fi rst week. Call for a FREE session to learn more.

“My goal is to help you help your-self. When you are back in control of your life, you will be healthier and happier.”

— JANE KINGSTON, PSY.D., MFT

Jane Kingston625 Miamontes #202, Half Moon Bay

650.726.6774 | [email protected]

HEALTH COACH

Aging Mentor Services

What do you do when mom or dad is losing their memory? How do you protect them from elder abuse? How do you manage

their care? Are you prepared as a family for the transitions of aging? These are just a few of the questions I hear on a daily basis from families and individuals in crisis. I provide Strategic Elder Plan-ning, Care Management, and counseling/support to help families work through these transitions. I hold Masters degrees in Clinical Gerontology and Health Administration as well as a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. I remain involved with seniors and their families by continuing to teach Geriatric Dentistry and Gerontology. My new book discusses these issues and more; available from www.newwrinklebook.com and bookstores, titled “A New Wrinkle: What I Learned From Older People Who Never Acted Their Age”.

“My mission is to help people stay mentally and physically healthy and live longer, more productive lives. I can help.”

— ERIC SHAPIRA, DDS, MA, MHAAGING SPECIALIST

Eric Shapira, DDS, MA, MHA Montara, CA, 650-728-5827 agingmentorservices.com

GERONTOLOGY

Three Bells of Montara

We are a locally owned and operated assisted living community in Monta-ra, providing Excellent Senior Personal Care, Assisted Living, Dementia

and Hospice services. Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term care, our community is dedicated to assisting seniors by providing additional care when your family cannot. We encourage all residents to continue already established relationships with their personal physician, hospital and other healthcare providers. Our team of professionals screens all potential residents before admission, to promote harmony for all who reside and work at our com-munity. We have a beautifully equipped large rooms, pretty green gardens and patios. Our staff is trained, courteous and attentive to all our residents. Three Bells of Montara offers the following:

“If you are looking for a community that will care for you or your parents as you would, Three Bells of Montara is just the place.”

Three Bells of Montara1185 Acacia Street, Montara | Community #415600502

(650) 728-5483 | www.threebellsofmontara.com

ASSISTED LIVING

• Dementia and Hospice Care• A Wellness Nurse on Staff

• 24-Hour Personal Care• Nutritious Meals and Snacks• Private or Shared Rooms

Mark T. Takata MS, LAc

Mark Takata offers comprehensive wellness care that encom-passes numerous modalities for addressing the body, mind

and spirit. He provides support for the multi-faceted human being in times of change through acupuncture, therapeutic bodywork, life coaching, clairaudient sound work and deep listening. Mark’s method of co-creative intuitive healing is rooted in Eastern, Western, and cross-cultural traditions, with a multifaceted base in Resonant Sound Therapy, including Native American Flute, Biosonics tuning forks, and Sacred Chant. Mark is a licensed Acupuncturist, a Transformational Life Coach, a graduate and former facilitator at the Kayumari Center for Healing, and was the fi rst Acupuncturist/Athletic Trainer for the NFL, serving 11 years with the SF 49ers. He is currently an adjunct faculty at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaching Sports Medicine Acupuncture.

“My integrative approach to health and wellness is established through compassionate listening.”

— MARK T. TAKATA MS, LAC

Mark T. Takata MS, LAc455 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada

650.726.5179 | www.marktakata.com

ACUPUNCTURE


freefeelmoss beach resident dives to find a higher plane

In november 2011, Delainya Kazarian was training at Dean’s blue hole in the bahamas. She was able to secure one of the 50 spots for the 2012 Suunto vertical blue Competition, a sort-of world Cup of free diving. The world’s deepest divers gather for a month of training and then push the limits of free diving. Dean’s blue hole is an underwater sinkhole and the deepest of its kind. most world records are broken here.

Kazarian had been training all year and no sooner had she arrived that she blew out her eardrum. This, however, did not deter her from picking up tips from the elites in the sport.

Kazarian is as modest as they come. She doesn’t want all this ink spilled on her account, but consents so that readers get a better sense of the sport. Sometimes, though, it is the athlete that makes the sport interesting.

Kazarian grew up in San francisco, surfing and abalone diving with her Dad as a very young girl. She now lives in moss beach. when she is not training for free diving events or surfing, she loves her job as a substitute teacher for the Cabrillo Unified and la honda-Pescadero school districts.

— Sonia Myers


How did competition in the Bahamas go for you?

it was great for me even though i was out of the (compe-tition) right away because i blew my eardrum. it was frustrating because i had been training all year, but as a result of it, i had the chance to learn more about equalizing. The equalizing i was doing could pretty much only get me to 65 meters.

What is equalizing?when you are getting deeper

and deeper, the pressure gets more and more intense. you have to be able to open up your eustachian tubes to release the pressure. your lungs compress at about 35 meters and there’s no more air left in your lungs to bring up. The guys that dive really really deep, like 90 to 100 plus, use a different technique called mouth fill. it is very chal-lenging to learn. you are using different muscles in your mouth and face. it was making what was an involuntary movement, voluntary. you are bringing up the remaining air into your cheeks and you are using that the rest of your dive. i was able to work with the really deep guys there on constant pressure equalization, where you open up you eustachian tubes and keep them open your entire dive. if i hadn’t hurt my ear, i would have never had the opportunity to work with these guys. it was a huge benefit.

How long will it take for your ear to heal?

about six weeks, and i have to keep it as dry as possible.

How do you get ready for such an event?

Train, train, train.

What is your training regimen like?

all my depth training was done in mexico. Up here, i can work on hypercapnic and hypox-ic training as well as the mental aspects of training. meditation. lactic acid training. yoga. i do diaphragm and lung stretches so i can take in more oxygen. at depth, everything is compressed and so it helps to have a flexible diaphragm.

How often do you do yoga?every night before bed, for an

hour.

How often do you train?The usual routine is two or

three days on, one day off. There was a time when i was seeing my coach in mexico once a month. i was able to manage that some-how for a while. for the last few months, i have mostly been working up here. i can’t really do depth training up here. i don’t have the access. i need to have somebody safety me.

You can’t just go out and do this by yourself ?

no, no, no. you should never, ever, ever, ever, ever train by yourself. That’s the no. 1 rule in free diving, i can’t emphasize it enough. it’s interesting because it is such an individual sport where you are doing the dive. The reality is that you wouldn’t be doing the dive unless you had a safety team with you. at the competition there was an eight-person safety team per dive.

When you are free diving, do you know how far you’ve gone?

Usually you will know where you are depth-wise by the amount of light in the water. it

gets darker as you get deeper. also the amount of pressure that you are feeling. There are different trigger points at dif-ferent depths that you will feel in your body. and, how fast you are going as well. at five to 10 meters, you are going slow, then you get to a point where you are free falling. it’s at about 26 me-ters and at that point you stop moving and you just drop. you can put your arm out and grab the line if you need to. That’s the area where i have to learn to adjust to the change and rhythm and allow myself to surrender and get pulled down. instead of fighting it, i just let go and acknowledge the sensations i’m feeling and instead of allowing them to stop me and turn me around, i just let them go.

How did you first get started with free diving?

i did synchronized swimming from age 6 through college. i swam for the San francisco marionettes. i also raced. i did abalone diving with my Dad as well. and i surf. it was part of my lifestyle. it’s really hard to not be in the ocean. if i’m not in the water for a day i take notice.

Q&A

“that’s my comfort zone: under the water. i feel a little more at home there.”

— delainya kazarian

Delainya Kazarian swims with whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez.

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Do you believe you have an advantage in free diving be-cause of all the water sports you have done in the past?

i think that growing up as a swimmer and a surfer is a good foundation for free diving. i personally feel more comfortable in the water. i didn’t play a lot of land sports. That’s my comfort zone: under the water. i feel a little more at home there.

How long can you hold your breath?5 minutes 30 seconds.

Before you were training for free diving, how long could you hold your breath?

about 4 minutes.

That’s incredible. How is that possible?when i did the synchronized swimming, we would do laps

under the water, back and forth. being able to hold my breath really helps with my surfing. i am able to go out on bigger days. a lot of guys ask me about breath-hold training for surfing. i am currently working with another friend who is a free diver/surfer on putting together a few workshops in the next month or two.

What do you do to incorporate a healthy diet?

i basically know which foods make me feel good and help me when i’m in the water, and those are the foods that i do eat. it’s not that i can’t have this or that, i just eat what makes me feel good and those foods also happen to be good foods in general.

What else do you do that keep you in tune?

Chiropractic work complements my training and gets me to peak perfor-mance and optimum health.

All the training sounds like a full time job. How do you bal-ance your training schedule with work and your social life?

i think part of my social life are the friendships i have built through diving, the different places i go and people i train with. but, financially it is challenging.

Do you plan to free dive as long as you are able?yes, that would be great. There are very few people who are

professional. in europe it is a big sport. in the U.S., the dangers have been sensationalized. There has been an image created that it is an extreme sport as opposed to addressing the athlete. These people are so fine-tuned that their lives are designed around peak performance. i don’t think people look at the div-ers as elite athletes.

What keeps you going? i guess finally finding a place where i feel connected with ev-

erything, where all the stuff that is going on in the outside world

— the driving around, paying bills, relationships — those things don’t exist when i’m diving. all of that is gone. free diving is part zen and part going-for-it.

Do you have any advice for those maybe seeking more than a regular gym routine?

for me it’s a lifestyle. i’m not doing this to look a certain way or to necessarily stay in shape. it is really just about being able to live the lifestyle i want to live. it’s the way i keep happy. i need to be outdoors and need to be in the ocean. i think that right now stress levels are so high that people don’t take time to reconnect with what nature has for us. it’s interesting: there are those seeking an escape and those seeking to reconnect.

Do you see any similarities in free diving and teaching?every time i dive i am learning something about myself and

i’m learning it from anyone i come into contact with while i’m diving, from the elite diver to those who are just starting out. everyone has something i can learn from. it is the same thing when i’m working in schools. i learn from the kids i work with. There is so much we can learn from everyone else. That’s what it is all about. Connecting with everyone and learning as much as

we can them. The more that you give the more you get in growth.

Have you ever been in the water div-ing or swimming near large animals?

out in the Sea of Cortez, we were actually swimming with whale sharks. They are magnificent beings. They are so gentle, that i was trying to back way because they have a film on their skin that if you take it off they could get sick really easy. i didn’t want to get it sick. They are majestic creatures.

Do you have a favorite place in the world?well, Dean’s blue hole. The greek islands. it was when i was

sailing in the greek islands that i was officially exposed to free diving as a competitive sport. it is such a big sport out there. also hawaii. The access to fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables is paramount to my lifestyle. and, i need to be able to surf.

Where haven’t you been that you want to go? i would like to go to Dahab, egypt. Supposedly, it is the

mecca of free diving.

Before we parted ways, Kazarian expressed how nervous she was to do the interview and I told her it’s all about conquering fears. That’s when she shared with me, “That’s just it. When you’re diving you can’t hide from anything. The water amplifies everything. You cannot hide from yourself when you’re down there.”

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