Top NJ Functional Medicine Practitioners: Getting to the Root of What Ails You!

Meet Cheryl Schmid, AFMC-SLP & Elana Mundorff, LCSW, AFMC, PHom Photography provided by Mark De Hanes   Name: Cheryl Schmid, AFMC-SLP Family names: Brian (husband), Gemma & Riley (daughters) Company name: The Well Chat Your position: Founder, Practitioner Website: Thewellchat.com Phone number: 9179229448 Business address: zoom Social Media: @Thewellchat (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)   Name: Elana Mundorff, LCSW, AFMC, PHom Family Names: Curt (husband), Tyler (son), Mackenna (daughter) Company Name: Optimal Wellness Naturally Your Position: Founder, Practitioner Website: OWNaturally.com Phone...

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Meet Local Mom Kerri Patt, a Time Management and Wellness Coach who shares how to balance work life with family life as creator and host of the podcast, Mom Wife Career Life.

Name Kerri Patt Company name Mom Wife Career Life Family (names/ages) Russ (husband), Ashley (15), Kaylee (13), Michael (10) & our Goldendoodle, Brodie (4) Job Title Podcaster and Time Management & Wellness Coach Contact info momwifecareerlife.com, @mom.wife.career.life, momwifecareerlife@gmail.com How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We have lived in Cranford for 7 years. I was born and raised in Queens and my husband Russ grew up in Maryland. We met in college and both moved to Staten Island after we graduated, to live near my parents and siblings. I’m very close...

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It’s Fall, Y’all… Time to Celebrate!

Now that summer is a thing of the past, it’s time to celebrate the autumn season upon us. The leaves are changing, there’s a crispness in the air, and fun festivals await at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! The non-profit public garden located in Summit will kick off the season with CELEBRATE FALL on Sunday, October 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. This family-friendly fair will feature fall-themed games, crafts and activities for the kids, photo opportunities throughout the beautiful gardens and woodlands, a spooky Halloween trail, pumpkins, music, an art exhibit, market vendors, festive food, and adorable goats...

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THE DR. IS IN! October Issue – Depression Awareness Month

Meet Heather Flaherty, she is a psychotherapist at Lukin Center. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosocial stressors, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions for teens, young adults, and adults. She is currently offering in-person and virtual sessions and work out of Lukin Center’s Ridgewood & Westfield locations! Lukin Center- Westfield Office 128 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 509-8336 October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month each year. The purpose is to increase understanding, decrease stereotypes, and help educate on how...

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Summit Public Schools Celebrates Students Who Earned a Rare “Perfect” Score on an Advanced Placement Exam

Summit Public Schools celebrates high school students Emma Gumny, Dean Mauriello, and Nikita Shevyakov, as well as Summit High School graduates Lydia Boubendir and William Johnson for each earning a perfect score on a college-level Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exam in the spring of 2023. The current and former Summit students were five out of 459 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Computer Science Principles Exam. “We are very proud of our students’ outstanding achievements, as they have not only surpassed expectations, but have also set a remarkable standard for excellence,”...

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Morristown Medical Center doubles national recognitions Overlook Medical Center climbs state rankings

Atlantic Health System recently announced that it is the only health care system in New Jersey to have two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, ranked within the top four hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 Best Hospital rankings. The medical centers join the rest of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals in offering patients expanded access to clinical care that is amongst the best in the nation. Morristown Medical Center doubled its number of national recognitions from U.S. News in this year’s rankings to six, the highest...

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“FALL” IN LOVE WITH NATURE AT REEVES-REED ARBO-RETUM

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is offering a variety of nature programs this fall that are fun and interesting for all ages!  Wellness, the arts, gardening, and horticulture, as well as volunteer opportunities abound at this 13.5-acre non-profit public garden in Summit.  Check out what’s coming up and “Fall” in love with nature! FOR KIDS Homeschool Adventures returns, offering children ages 5-12 the opportunity to make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and learn new outdoor skills. (Fridays, 1pm, beginning 9/8) BOLD Arts is a creative dance and music experience for children in K-5th grade, inspired...

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Local Business

Your name: Ally Amenta Business: Moss and Canvas Email: mossandcanvas@gmail.com Congratulations on your business!  How is it going? Tell us a bit about it. Thank you very much! As an artist I’m always looking for new mediums and techniques to experiment with. I was inspired to make pieces of moss art as holiday gifts last year, and it unlocked an unexpected passion. My aim for Moss and Canvas is to explore the lush textures and patterns of moss while integrating organic materials like dried flowers, lichens, and even wood mushrooms! The composition of each piece is one-of-a-kind, with an interesting...

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Kid of the Month

Meet local kid Irene Venditti, a curly-haired 2nd grader who loves ballet, buttered noodles, and Lady Gaga. Spotlight Name: Irene Venditti Age: 7 Grade/school: 2nd grade at Bloomingdale Avenue School Family Member Names: Matt, Catherine, and Matthew Pet’s Name/type: no pets (but really wants a dog!) Something unique about me: I have curly hair When I grow up, I want to be: a mother Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Ballet, softball, tennis, swimming Animal: Cheetah Color: Red Food: Buttered noodles Movies: Descendants Music: Lady Gaga Place to play: My house Sports teams: NY Yankees School subject:...

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