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Hoping to get back in the swing

By Ashley Shah

The Scripps Ranch Softball Association (SRSA) is an organization for girls to learn and play softball. It is part of the Junior Olympic program with USA Softball. Each year the association recruits around 280 girls that range from ages six to 14.

“We are a family-oriented association and we really focus on the girls,” said James Anderson, SRSA president.

During the spring, the association fundraises by holding a raffle.

“We ask each girl to try and sell five raffle tickets. As an incentive for the girls, we also put their names in a raffle in which they can get a bat. Then we get donations from companies and amusement parks to help fundraise. For example, this year Disneyland had donated a four day and two-day pass,” President Anderson said.

However, this year the organization split up the profits and donated $2,000 to Feeding San Diego in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

“We wanted to give back to the community in a time like this,” Anderson said.

Not only does the association fundraise through the raffle, but it also has local sponsors such as Diamond Designs and the Scripps Ranch Old Pros.

With the rest of the money raised, they pay for expenses in the program. SRSA was also able to award five $1,000 scholarships to five senior high school students: Lauren Anderson, Julia Cornelissen, Alex Cruella, Sophia Ippolito and Juliana Ishimine.

“Because of our local sponsors and fundraisers, we are able to have one of the lowest registration fees,” Anderson said.

On June 17, the association started holding summer camps that ran in two-week increments. For now, their permits have been renewed through the end of July.

Depending on the group of athletes, sessions can range from teaching the basics to running drills. Each group has 12 athletes.

At the moment, USA Softball has possible plans to have tournaments in August in which the association wants to participate. Some of the activities are up in the air (as of press time) due to the COVID-19 crisis, as one of the leagues the association partners with cancelled its upcoming season and another plans September competition, pending local guidelines of cities in which it plays.

During the regular year, the association has three seasons. Fall Ball season runs from August to November.

“Fall Ball is developmental in nature. Girls that play Fall Ball are usually trying to improve or preparing to move up in age next season. During the fall, we play in the North County Winterball League or in Premier Girls Fastpitch. Both leagues have teams from all over the San Diego area,” Anderson said.

Recreational season runs from January to April.

“Recreation season is designed to help all players of all levels get better and learn and, hopefully, love softball. We play around 12 to 16 games per season followed by a double elimination playoff tournament. We also have activities such as movie night and hot dog decorating contests for the girls,” Anderson said.

All Star season runs from May to July.

“All Star season is designed to provide players an opportunity to take their game to the next level and compete with neighboring leagues. All Star season can include the opportunity to play at States and eventually Nationals, if you qualify,” Anderson said.

All Star season also includes travel. Each season, players compete in a tournament in Irvine.

“The trip to Irvine is truly a lifetime memory for the girls. They really feel like they are part of something,” Anderson said.

Visit srsoftball.org.

SR Pop Warner
season cancelled

This is an updated version of the story that will appear in the printed version of the July issue of Scripps Ranch News:

The Scripps Ranch Pop Football Warner and Cheer Association board voted Thursday, July 23, to cancel its 2020 football and cheer season. The decision ultimately came down to the health and safety of the athletes, families and community, according to Sarah Wicker, president of Scripps Ranch Pop Warner. It was a tough and sad decision, but necessary, she added.

July usually marks a short time before the start of practice for the Scripps Ranch Pop Football Warner and Cheer Association. But, as of press time for the July issue of Scripps Ranch News, the league was still uncertain whether the traditional Aug. 1 season start would happen at all.

With the California Interscholastic Federation’s decision to push back the fall high school sports season, Scripps Ranch Pop Warner was sitting in an unknown situation. It was waiting to find out from Scripps Ranch High School if it would be allowed to use the school’s field and stadium, as it has in the past.

“Because we use the Scripps Ranch High School football field for our games, that’s what makes (CIF’s decision) really contingent for Scripps Ranch Pop Warner’s ability to facilitate a season,” Wicker said.

Nevertheless, Pop Warner leaders had been working to draft a safety protocol in the instance they were able to proceed. The guidelines were a compilation of Center for Disease Control, San Diego County, State of California and National Pop Warner sanitation guidelines.

If the season proceeded, varying degrees of interaction between athletes would have been determined by the reopening status of the region, Wicker said.

With the latest swath of closures handed down by Governor Gavin Newsom to counties around the state, Wicker said the 2020 season would have begun with the strictest COVID-19 protocols. Under those circumstances, athletes would have been limited to interacting within groups of 10.

“If you’re throwing a football, that would be to that small 10-person group and that football never leaves or exchanges into another group until it is sanitized appropriately,” Wicker said.

Later phases, such as phase 3, would have allowed athletes to interact in groups of 25. But since the state’s virus cases remained high, the league did not make it to the point in which games between groups were possible. In this case, the league is planning a fair refund policy.

On top of limiting group sizes, Wicker said the league would have monitored athletes’ temperatures, offered hand sanitizer, enforced social distancing among all practice attendees and sanitized all equipment thoroughly between uses.

But the question remained: Were Scripps Ranch families comfortable enrolling their kids in youth sports amid an unprecedented pandemic?

“I’ve seen it both ways,” Wicker said. “There are parents that really want to get their kids back into youth sports, that want to get their kids out away from computers, video games and mobile devices and get them the exercise they absolutely need and thrive on. Then, I’m also talking to parents that are unsure and are really putting a more concerted effort into keeping their family safe.”

At the end of the day, Wicker said she hoped the league could have found a way to continue for the sake of her kids and others.

“There are so many different things that they learn through football and through cheer,” she said. “Leadership, respect, the ability to really build trust and lean on your teammates.”

Visit scrippsranchpopwarner.com.

No hoops for
NJB this season

Scripps Ranch’s youngest basketball fans are in for a quiet winter after Scripps Ranch National Junior Basketball was forced to cancel its upcoming season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

League director John Owens said, with all factors considered, the board had no other choice. For starters, the facilities the league uses for practice and games are both closed.

“Our league relies very, very heavily on indoor gym space,” Owens said. “That’s the only way it can function. And for years we’ve had our games on Sunday at Scripps Ranch High School.”

On top of facility issues, Owens said the state of California banned five-on-five basketball among children in an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.

In years past, the league has taken in numerous young players for its winter season. The program serves students from third to sixth grades and is entirely volunteer-run.

Even though tryouts for the winter season don’t usually occur until October, Owens said the planning timeline meant a decision had to be made soon. This action was solidified on July 13 when San Diego Unified School District announced it would not reopen in August for physical classes on campuses, meaning the Scripps Ranch High campus would remain closed.

The response from parents to the cancellation has largely been understanding, Owens said, although he said there has been disagreement what the real risk is of allowing kids to play basketball.

“Some people think it’s relatively low-risk when compared to other activities. Other people think it’s dangerous and shouldn’t happen,” Owens said. “We have to go right now with what the governor is telling us and allowing us to do.”

During these next few months of isolation, Owens said he is fearful of the impact the season cancellation will have on kids’ lives. With no basketball season, kids who normally enroll will get less exercise, fewer teamwork opportunities and may have a harder time making new friends.

“We go to games on Sundays and see a close game and see the excitement of the kids on the floor, the coaches and the parents. That was a special thing,” Owens said. “It’s hard to replicate that, esports is not the same. But that’s just the way it is these days.”

The status of the 2021 season remains unknown, but Owens said the league is hoping to return if conditions permit.

To follow any updates pertaining to Scripps Ranch National Junior Basketball, visit scrippsranchnjb.org.

Start of high school
sports suspended

(July 20) Today, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) suspended the start of the fall high school sports season in this state until December or January due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the official statement from the CIF:

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with our 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule … Our calendar reflects the season for each CIF sport and the last date for Section Championships and Regional/State Championships in those sports where a Regional/State Championship is currently offered. Following this announcement, each CIF Section Office will release their own calendar to reflect regular season starting and ending dates and Section playoffs. It is anticipated that most Section start dates will commence in December 2020 or January 2021.

We are continuously monitoring the directives and guidelines released from the Governor's Office, the California Department of Education, the California Department of Public Health, and local county health departments and agencies as these directives and guidelines are followed by our member schools/school districts with student health and safety at the forefront. As these guidelines change, CIF Sections may allow for athletic activity to potentially resume under the summer period rules of the local Section. Also, given this calendar change, the CIF has temporarily suspended Bylaws 600-605 (Outside Competition) in all sports for the 2020-21 school year (see below for more specific information related to these changes).

Pursuant to Bylaw 1108, the CIF Executive Director issues the following notice: Temporary Extension of Bylaws 501.F and 501.G (Summer Period)
Given that the CIF has moved the start of its traditional seasons of sport to December 2020, once allowed by the appropriate state and local agencies, CIF Sections may extend their summer period up until the first date of their Fall regular season sports calendar. All summer period activities must be authorized by the member school’s principal/designee. As per CIF Article 23, local schools, school districts, leagues, and Sections may develop a more restrictive rule than the CIF State Office with respect to the aforementioned Bylaws.

Temporary Reconfiguration of Bylaws 504.E. and H. (Season of Sport)
As per the 2020-21 sports calendar above, the CIF has made adjustments to the traditional seasons of sport. Each CIF Section will release their own calendar to reflect regular season starting and ending dates and Section playoffs. It is anticipated that most Section start dates will commence in December 2020 or January 2021.

Temporary Suspension of Bylaws 600-605 (Outside Competition)
Due to the need to move sports to non-traditional times of the year, the CIF is temporarily suspending Bylaws 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, and 605 for all sports for the 2020-21 school year. Accordingly, students will be allowed to participate on an outside team at the same time they participate on their high school team. As per CIF Article 23, local schools, school districts, leagues, and Sections may develop a more restrictive rule than the CIF State Office with respect to the aforementioned Bylaws.

Each of the above Bylaw modifications are effective as of July 20, 2020, and remain in effect for the 2020-21 school year only.

CIF State Constitution and Bylaws: https://cifstate.org/governance/constitution/index

CIF-SDS comments
on new guidelines

(July 20) The California Interscholastic Federation, San Diego Section released a statement today regarding the state California Interscholastic Federation’s decision to postpone the start of the fall high school sports season. The San Diego Section’s statement focuses mainly on the new guideline as was provided. Here is the San Diego Section statement:

The California Interscholastic Federation, San Diego Section (CIF-SDS) is excited to see the foundations of a plan to return high school athletics throughout the state of California for the 2020-2021 school year. Today’s announcement from the state office provides our section with the information necessary to finalize the calendars and schedules for all of our CIF regulated sports, while also acknowledging the importance of the health and safety of our student athletes and coaches by pushing the official start date back to align with the Roadmap to Recovery set by the state of California.

Specifics of the plan provides for two seasons of sport, which will serve to maximize the length of each season while not eliminating any athletic opportunities in a reduced athletic calendar for the year. The adjusted calendar distributes the athletic offerings into a Fall/Winter Season, and a Spring Season in hope of balancing the opportunities for all student athletes.

In collaboration with our Board of Managers, Conference Presidents, Sport Specific Advisory Committees and Officials Association, we will be coming together over the next couple weeks to finalize the dates and schedules for each of the seasons of sport for our section. We understand that this has been a difficult period of time for our student athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, and parents with so much uncertainty and information changing on a daily basis. With a plan in place, we look forward to continuing to collaborate with leaders from across our section and state as we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 athletic year.

Run & Ride
goes virtual

The COVID-19 pandemic threatened to halt a Scripps Ranch tradition this year, but thanks to some tenacity and innovation, the Scripps Ranch Old Pros will host its 42nd annual summer fundraiser.

Named the Freedom Run & Ride this year, the event – normally held on the Fourth of July – will consist of five virtual events, spanning from June 25 to July 15. There will be a two-mile “fun run,” a 10K run, a 12-mile bike ride, a 28-mile bike ride, and a 50-mile bike ride. Each event can be run or biked from any location its participants choose.

Scripps Ranch Old Pros
Freedom Run & Ride
June 25-July 15, 2020
Five events from which to choose
"Real fun, real schwag and a real good cause."
Register before midnight June 17 to receive an official shirt, bib and schwag.
Visit https://runride.org/ “You can run, jog, walk or bike on the road, on the trail, on a track, or even on a treadmill at the gym,” said Old Pros spokesman Steve Trifoglio. “You have freedom to run your own course or bike your own route at your own pace.”

The Old Pros have reduced the entry fee this year to $30 for adults and $15 for children, no matter what event. Proceeds from the Freedom Run & Ride will fund the $35,000 in youth sports scholarships that the organization presents every year to graduating seniors from Scripps Ranch and will also support the area's youth sports leagues.

“I’ve been involved with this Fourth of July fundraiser for 20 years now,” said Trifoglio, who served as “czar” as the Old Pros call the position, in 2018 and 2019. (This year’s czar is Brian Ondek.)

“We usually draw between 3,500 and 4,000 participants, but there was no way that was going to happen this year,” Trifoglio said.

Participants enjoy a previous fun run on the Fourth of July. This year the Old Pros are holding the Freedom Run & Ride. (courtesy of Scripps Ranch Old Pros)

Although the Run & Ride is usually a one-day event, it requires more than six months of meetings to plan and organize.

“We started having conversations before the new year, and then of course, the pandemic came,” Trifoglio said. “We knew by May that we couldn’t do this the traditional way. We were down to three options: one, hope beyond hope that things would change; two, change it to another day like Labor Day; or three, cancel it. Luckily, we came up with a fourth option to preserve tradition.”

While a virtual community event has its drawbacks, it also provides certain advantages, according to the Old Pros. For example, it will allow people to participate in the Scripps Ranch fundraiser from anywhere in the world. In fact, Trifoglio said his organization has already received an application from an individual in Puerto Rico.

Some of the Old Pros planners had heard that similar events were going virtual this year, so they took that and “ran with it.” There were other elements to the longstanding event however, that would have to be amended or rethought as well.

The beer garden in Hoyt Park had always been a huge draw following the Run & Ride. With current public health concerns prohibiting such public gatherings, Trifoglio said the Old Pros decided to partner with several local restaurants and breweries to create a “goody bag.”

“Participants can use their bib as a coupon at over 15 different community establishments for pizza, breweries, pastries, frozen yogurt,” Trifoglio said. “We think it’s a win-win proposition that will help local business to recover.”

Partnering eateries include Yanni’s Bar & Grill, the French Oven Bakery, Pazzo’s Pizza, Yogurt Heaven and Harland Brewing Company.

Members of the Scripps Ranch Old Pros award a scholarship check. (photo by Hoyt Smith)

Another Old Pros summer tradition linked to the Fourth of July fundraiser is the on-stage presentation of scholarships to local recipients during the June concert in Hoyt Park, presented by Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park.

“Obviously, we can’t do that this year,” Trifoglio acknowledged.

Instead the club held a drive-by scholarship distribution on Canyon Lake Drive next to Hoyt Park on June 6. There were lots of people to cheer on the young Scripps Ranch athletes and celebrate their accomplishments as they passed by in their cars.

The Scripps Ranch Old Pros is a nonprofit community organization founded by Scripps Ranch residents in 1982 to facilitate social interaction, organize local sports leagues and raise funds for scholarships for high school athletes in Scripps Ranch.

Participants should register before midnight June 17 to receive an official shirt, bib and schwag by June 24.To register for the Old Pros’ Fourth of July Freedom Run & Ride, or for more information, visit https://runride.org/

Poway Gymnastics
holds food drive

Poway Gymnastics recently held a food drive for The Community Food Connection food bank.

Students and parents – some from Scripps Ranch – drove through the Poway Gymnastics parking lot to drop off food and say hello to their gym coaches from a safe distance. The project allowed the gymnastics studio to collect 500 pounds of supplies.

Ready to safely reopen
In addition, Poway Gymnastics has released a video showing how it has prepared its facilities and created rules for safe distancing once it is allowed to reopen.

Poway Gymnastics students and their parents were able to say hello to their coaches from a safe distance during the Poway Gymnastics food drive. (courtesy of Poway Gymnastics)

CHAMPIONS
AGAIN!

For the second year in a row, the Scripps Ranch High School roller hockey team played in and won the CIF San Diego Championship game. On Monday night, March 2, the Falcons faced off against Westview High School and came away with a 7-4 victory to win the 2020 CIF Metro Conference Championship.

Both teams were evenly matched, but in the third period the Scripps Ranch players showed why they were the number one seed, breaking away for the victory. Scripps Ranch ended its season only losing one game.

Photos by Ralph LoVuolo. Visit ralphlovuolophotography.com.

SRHS boys baseball
season is underway

The Scripps Ranch High School boys varsity baseball team will take on Valhalla High School in El Cajon on Monday, March 9 at 4 p.m.

The team defeated Mira Mesa High 6-0 in the Kendra Couch Classic Tournament on March 3. Unfortunately, the Falcons fell to Mount Carmel High 3-1 in the same tournament on Feb. 29. The Scripps Ranch pitching looked strong in that game, but the players could not seem to find their hitting game. (Photos on this page are from the Feb. 29 game against Mount Carmel.)

Photos by Ralph LoVuolo. Visit ralphlovuolophotography.com.

Softball team plays
in Cougar Classic

The Scripps Ranch High School varsity softball team is scheduled to play Granite Hills High on Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. in the Cougar Classic in Escondido, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway.

Scripps Ranch defeated Olympian High 15-2 in the tournament on March 3.

On Feb. 29, the Lady Falcons won in the ninth inning against Steele Canyon High 4-3. It was a much-needed win for Scripps Ranch after falling to Del Norte earlier in the week by 16 runs on Feb. 27. (Photos on this page are from the game against Steele Canyon.)

Photos by Ralph LoVuolo. Visit ralphlovuolophotography.com.

Falcons end season
in CIF championship

The Scripps Ranch High School varsity boys soccer team closed its exciting season by going all the way to the Boys Soccer 2020 CIFSDS Division 1 Championship Game, only to lose to Rancho Bernardo on Feb. 29. The game was lost on penalty kicks in a heartbreaker.

It was a very physical game, with a lot of pushing and shoving. The officials were definitely letting the boys play. Neither team could score during the regular 80-minute game, sending it into a 15-minute OT. The aggressive play continued and neither team scored. It came down to penalty kicks. Rancho Bernardo scored on two of the five shots that they were given. Scripps Ranch was not able to score any goals.

A strong Scripps Ranch crowd came out to Mission Bay High School to watch and cheer on the varsity soccer team. The stands were filled with parents, student athletes from other sports, cheerleaders and other fans.

Photos by Ralph LoVuolo. Visit ralphlovuolophotography.com.

Two local gymnasts
score high at LB Open

Young gymnasts from Poway Gymnastics competed at the Long Beach Open, hosted by AGA, on the weekend of March 1. Two Scripps Ranch residents did very well at the event, which was held at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Brandi Kikuno, a Scripps Ranch resident, scored her season high with a 38.600 and won the all-around. She scored a 9.725 on vault, a 9.625 on bars, a 9.650 on beam, and a 9.600 on Floor.

Amanda Maatta, also a Scripps Ranch resident, scored a 9.150 on beam, and a 9.125 on floor.

Both Amanda and Brandi contributed to the Level 7 first place Team Award at the Long Beach Open. This was their first First Place team Award for level 7 this season.

Falcons hockey team
goes to championship

The Scripps Ranch High School roller hockey team defeated Escondido Charter 9-1 in the CIF San Diego semi-final game on Feb. 26. Now, the Falcons will play in the CIF San Diego roller hockey championship game on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Escondido Sports Complex.

The Scripps Ranch roller hockey team has had a strong season, only losing one game.

Photos by Ralph LoVuolo. Visit ralphlovuolophotography.com.

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Dr Tess Mauricio:
Mother's Day Q&A!

We all know that you are super busy, as a successful dermatologist, how does your day starts?

When I open my eyes in the morning, if my husband is next to me, I hug him and we stay in bed longer to chat and wake up together. I love this time of the day. Then I pick up my cell phone and check email, messages and Facebook! My husband usually brings me tea while I’m still in bed working on my phone, then we cook breakfast with our kids before they go to school and I get ready for my usually hectic day.

With your hectic schedules, activities, TV shows,etc., how do you juggle all the schedules and maintain balance within your family as a loving wife, and a nurturing and caring mother?

I believe that balance in life is key and it can be challenging to achieve if you don’t make it a priority. First, I take care of myself no matter how busy I get, I make sure I am healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. I try to eat healthy, get regular massages, and I exercise.

I need to make sure I have lots of energy and strength to do everything I want to do. And I get an extra boost when I like what I see when I look in the mirror so of course, I make sure I make time for my skin and body treatments to keep me looking and feelings my best.

I also get a lot of help from my husband, parents, family and staff. I think when we fool ourselves into thinking we can do everything on our own and by ourselves, that is when we feel overwhelmed, bitter, exhausted and unhappy. This means that we have to make time to be with the people we love and give them the appreciation, love and gratitude they deserve no matter how busy we are. Preserving personal relationships is the key to achieving life balance and happiness.

Where do you draw your strength from?

I pray constantly and I really focus on being grateful. Sometimes it is not easy and there are also many frustrating, exhausting moments and situations, but I try to not dwell on the negatives be cause that is just draining. I avoid unhappy and negative people and situations as much as possible.

I prioritize having a good relationship with my husband, children and family. I think there is nothing more emotionally and physically exhausting than dealing with family and relationship issues. But when you have your family behind you, life is happy and the challenges you face everyday are more manageable. My family’s unconditional love and support powers me and makes me braver to take on new challenges!

What inspires you most?

I am inspired when I know I helped make a difference in the lives of others. I really love making people happy! I love making peoples’ wishes come true! I teach my kids to “Be a blessing to someone everyday” and I live by this mantra!

Knowing someone will be made happier and live life better by what I am doing only pushes me to work harder!

What tips can you spare to busy career women like yourself?

Do not feel guilty about taking care of yourself. When you are at your best, you are happier and you will perform better at all your roles in life, as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, boss, etc. and you will enjoy life more!

When we take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, spiritually we give our children and those around us a great role model for how they should value themselves. I think this is very important. As a mother, I want to show my children by the way I live that they should be kind to themselves, that they should love themselves and that they deserve to be loved, go for their dreams and ultimately be happy.

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3 Great Reasons to
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Are you considering cosmetic dentistry, but aren’t sure that it’s right for you? The truth is that cosmetic dentistry offers many great benefits for people, so there are a lot of good reasons to get it.

Here are three of the most common reasons why people get cosmetic dentistry.

You’re Unhappy with Your Smile

Your smile is one of the first things you see in the morning, and one of the last things you see at night. For all your waking hours, your smile is a part of who you are. It helps define your image of yourself. And if you’re not happy with that image, that means you’re not happy with yourself. It can do serious damage to your confidence and self-esteem. This can contribute to a negative feeling throughout your day.

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Your Smile Is an Obstacle in Your Life

While you may be one who sees your smile the most, you’re not the only one. There are probably dozens of people you meet every day who see your smile. Your smile should trigger a positive response in others. If you’re not getting that kind of response from your smile, it can damage your confidence.

Your smile can have a big impact on your success in life. It can impact your chances of getting a job, raise or promotion.

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You Have Oral Health Problems

Many people think that cosmetic dentistry is only about giving you pretty teeth. It’s not. The health and beauty of your teeth are closely linked.

If you have tooth decay, it can show up as dark brown or black spots on your smile. Gum disease makes your gums red and inflamed or can cause them to recede.

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What’s the fix? With restorations like tooth-colored fillings and dental implants, we can care for your oral health and make your smile more beautiful.

Are You Ready for a Beautiful Smile?

If you see that one or more of these reasons for cosmetic dentistry make sense for you, then it’s time to consider cosmetic dentistry. If you’re in Scripps Ranch or surrounding areas of San Diego, we can help. Please call (858) 271-1010 today for an appointment with cosmetic dentist Dr. Ramin Goshtasbi (“Dr. G” to his patients) at Oasis Dental Arts.

www.oasisdentalarts.com
9999 Mira Mesa Blvd., #105
858-271-1010

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What is Hot
in Anti-Aging?

Dr. Tess Mauricio, Founder of M Beauty clinics in San Diego and Beverly Hills is a pioneer of a new field in medi cine and anti-aging called “Regenerative Aesthetics” where Doctors can utilize patient’s own growth factors from patient’s platelet-rich plasma, patient’s own stem cells from fat cells in combination with widely used methods like skin resurfacing and microneedling to activate our own natural regenerative processes and ability to heal and repair.

Dr. Tess along, with her colleagues, pioneered ALMI fat and stem cell transfer Procedure for the face and the use of fat-derived stem cells for hair growth. “Regenerative Aesthetics” is the new field in medicine using growth factors, Stem cells to activate our own natural regenerative processes.

ALMI (the acronym for Autologous Lipocyte Micronized Injection) Procedure is a biocellular therapy performed by harvesting fat under local anesthesia and then processing the fat into micronized ALMI fat. ALMI fat is rich in stem cells along with other regenerative cells that are used for anti-aging and regeneration. The process also includes the use of the patient’s Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) from the patient’s blood for growth factors. The procedure addresses volume loss, wrinkles, skin texture, skin tone, hair loss (ALMI HAIR), sexual health and vaginal rejuvenation (ALMI FEM SHOT, vConfidence, and vTime-Machine).

ALMI was the #1 Plastic Surgery trend of 2017 by Real Self.com and has been featured on The Doctors, ALMI was also recently featured in the Hollywood Reporter in an Anti-aging feature. ALMI’s popularity is growing with over 200 ALMI Procedure providers across the US.

Dr. Tess routinely combines the ALMI Procedure with her signature anti-aging Time Machine Procedure skin rejuvenation treatment. The Time Machine Procedure combines energy based skin resurfacing, microneedling, growth factors from PRP and with ALMI, stem cells from fat can be added to the mix for shorter downtime and improved anti-aging results from one single visit.

Antiaging can also come from within. Nutrition is key to our health and wellness but today’s modern lifestyle and diet make it virtually impossible to supply our bodies with the biochemical building blocks and nutrients that it needs to function optimally. More and more people are turning to nutritional supplements whether in the form of special shakes, juices, or pills.

One of the newest nutritional supplements, Liveli, specializes in our brain function by improving restorative sleep with Liveli Sleep Peacefulli, optimizing mental performance with Liveli Focus Clearli and brain restoration and repair with Liveli Restore Dayli. Created by Stanford educated power couple, anesthesiologist and Dr. Tess’ husband, Dr. James Lee, after Dr. Lee recovered from a brain tumor.

Stem cell anti-aging can also come from within. Stem cells harvested from a patient’s fat can be processed and given back to the patient intravenously and via local injections to treat chronic, degenerative conditions that are usually associated with aging like osteoarthritis of the knees. Regeneris Medical is a network of providers that offer these cutting edge, safe and highly effective procedures. Dr. Tess and Dr. James have established Regeneris Medical San Diego and Beverly Hills to continue to offer these life-changing procedures within the provider network.

Anti-aging intravenous treatments with antioxidants and vitamins are also becoming more popular. Dr. Tess offers IV Glutathione and Vitamin C antioxidant treatments at her M Beauty by Dr. Tess clinics. Not only is this easy and almost painless IV treatment helpful in slowing down the aging process and boost the immune system from within but patients appreciate the improvement in their skin tone, quality and glow.

For more info or to schedule a consultation please call (858) 689-4990 / www.mbeautyclinic.com.

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