Trestles Chiropractic

The ULTIMATE Resource for Structural Correction

by Veronica Badzey

Since 2013, Trestles Chiropractic has provided the ultimate modern chiropractic care. Dr. Ryan Anderson and his team of professionals are focused on delivering pain relief, but they ultimately want to see you thrive. They believe the first step in the treatment process is listening to their patients in order to determine the origin of each ache and pain.

“No guesswork here,” Dr. Ryan says. “It’s all about the patient. We want to know what’s going on with you.” Life events, traumas, and past injuries can all wreak havoc on a body, so open communication helps to formulate the most impactful treatments and suggest realistic lifestyle changes to prevent further pain. After a complimentary consultation, patients can sign up for an initial examination, which includes a set of fully digital x-Rays, performed on-site. The practice saves patients time and money by eliminating the drive to an imaging center. Trestles Chiropractic has the ability to offer test results within just a few minutes. Once Dr. Ryan or Dr. Ashley, who joined the team in early 2022, have reviewed the x-Rays, their hands-on work can safely begin.

Treatments offered by the physicians at Trestles are as varied and unique as the conditions they address. When it comes to spinal adjustments, Trestles utilizes the diversified technique, which involves using manual pressure to restore proper movement. Traditional and state-ofthe- art chiropractic devices provide lower force techniques for patients with conditions like osteoporosis. Laser therapy is also available for those suffering from joint and soft tissue injuries.

Dr. Ryan says massage therapy is one of the most effective treatments for repetitive stress disorders, pelvic instability, and shoulder injuries resulting from vehicle collisions. He has a team of three massage therapists with 60 years of combined experience to specifically treat these patients. Dr. Ryan feels that true therapeutic massage with a doctor’s input lets two sets of hands diagnose or track an injury, even if that injury resulted from an incident that took place years ago.

“Pain is the last symptom to show up. If you just threw out your back, that didn’t just happen. That was the ‘last straw’ that resulted from something else,” he says. If you want to avoid future pain, consider chiropractic treatment as a preventative measure, before symptoms arise.

Do you have an action-packed vacation on the horizon? If your plans include backpacking, surfing, or skiing, the doctors can give you an exam, provide recommended adjustments or therapies, and help you dodge a vacation-spoiling injury. That’s better than trip insurance!

Athletes flock to Dr. Ryan’s office for pre-competition adjustments or post-injury healing. “We see a lot of golfers,” he says. They also treat many youth soccer and water polo players, as well as new pickle-ball enthusiasts suffering from sprains, strains, and shoulder impingement.

At Trestles, you’re never too old or too young to see a chiropractor. Infants who struggle with gastrointestinal or reflux issues can be treated with a delicate pediatric massage, and babies who have difficulty latching during breastfeeding may benefit from the tiny adjustments of an activator, a chiropractic device that gently shift spinal joints for better mobility. The physicians at Trestles also provide prenatal and postpartum treatments to help mom remain comfortable as her body changes before and after pregnancy.

Feeling pain when you walk or run? Allow Dr. Ryan to examine your feet and use his new digital scanner to create a 3D mold of each foot for orthotic shoes or inserts. This quick mold process makes it easy for a factory to customize shoes for a patient, they are more specific and effective than the ones you can get at CVS or a running store. Chiropractors may not be known for working on feet, but the Trestles team believes that overall wellness extends beyond the spine.

Whether you want to improve your golf swing, seek help for an infant struggling to nurse, or just want relief from pain and discomfort, Trestles Chiropractic has a treatment solution for you. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation at 949-284-6620 or visit TrestlesChiropractic.com.

MEET DR. ASHLEY!
Trestles Chiropractic said goodbye to Dr. Emery earlier this year, but the practice is delighted to welcome Dr. Ashley Davies, DC. Born and raised in Northern California, Dr. Ashley brings three years of professional chiropractic experience to Trestles and an undergrad degree in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis. She loves dogs, paddle-boarding, and live music. Please stop by and say hello.

Trestles Chiropractic
653 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 100
San Clemente
949-284-6620
TrestlesChiropractic.com

At Stratford School, high expectations yield extraordinary results. The advanced yet intentionally balanced curriculum starts as early as Preschool to inspire and nurture the minds and hearts of every student. From the outset, Stratford simplifies challenging concepts, then accelerates learning to enable students to study ahead of grade level, develop a love of learning, and prepare for the future.

From Preschool through Grade 8, Stratford’s curriculum is infused with sequential instruction in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics — “STEAM” — to help students develop a diverse set of problem- solving skills and talents they’ll need in today’s world. The school accomplishes this through a unique cross-disciplinary approach that enhances critical thinking, integrates ideas from multiple subjects, and ultimately expands student learning.

Beginning in Preschool, Stratford’s curriculum is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical building blocks. Hands-on, multi-sensory activities, including Imaginative STEAM Play, encourage preschoolers to play and share with others, while developing their self-confidence, so each child discovers the joy and excitement of learning.

In Elementary, the accelerated core curriculum exceeds the National Standardized ERB Results and motivates students to become critical thinkers and proficient writers. This balanced approach imparts students with not only a well-rounded education; it fosters the development of strong friendships, effective study skills, and blossoming self-confidence.

Middle School continues the Stratford tradition of excellence. The faculty prepares and mentors students for placement in honors and advanced courses at top-tier private and public high schools. Stratford’s intentional approach to educating the whole child results in young adults who are gifted communicators, skilled, generous collaborators, creative problem-solvers, and confident, insightful leaders.

The caring and passionate teachers cultivate a fun and nurturing classroom environment, where high expectations encourage students to try new things with confidence and enthusiasm. They present a broad spectrum of learning opportunities. They engage students. They invite questions. They encourage students to collaborate. Consequently, students laugh a lot, and learn even more.

Learn more about Stratford’s Mission Viejo campus by visiting online or scheduling a tour at www.stratfordmissionviejo.com.

Stratford School
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949.458.1776
stratfordschools.com

When you walk onto St. Anne School’s campus in Laguna Niguel, you will likely hear students practicing musical instruments, laughing on the playground, or singing at weekly Mass. You might witness Grade 8 students designing a website on their MacBooks, second graders dressed in period costumes as they explore their ancestry on Ellis Island Day, preschool students engrossed in hands-on learning at their outdoor classroom, or a bus filled with Grade 5 students ready to take off on a field study’s trip to Astro Camp.

St. Anne School is an independent Roman Catholic school celebrating 30 years of providing a supportive learning environment where each child is inspired to pursue their highest level of academic achievement, spiritual formation, and character development. The collaborative community of inspirational teachers, dedicated administrators, and committed parents ensures students are empowered to explore their Godgiven gifts, discover their passions, and envision their future as a positive influence on the world.

The devoted teachers at St. Anne School are trained in differentiated instruction, using strategies that stimulate deeper thinking and discussion with students. St. Anne School continues to develop much more than a student’s academic skills. With a strong Student Support Services department, all St. Anne students benefit from a team focused on physical, personal, and mental well-being. This 11-person department also encourages character development and offers academic support for students with mild to moderate learning differences.

Students are given the freedom to explore and discover their passions and gifts through various elective classes such as orchestra, studio art, digital media production, and creative writing. A St. Anne student might also discover they are passionate about spirituality and service to others. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, St. Anne School offers a vibrant Campus Ministry program where students are encouraged to participate in Christian service, class retreats, Masses, and spiritual leadership while growing a deeper connection to their faith. After-school programs such as the award-winning Harmon- Knights show choir, the school play, and a variety of sports teams also offer opportunities for students to continue to explore and grow.

St. Anne School looks forward to celebrating its 30th school year filled with opportunities for students to explore their gifts, discover their passions, and envision their future.

To schedule a private tour or learn more about St. Anne School, please contact the Office of Admissions at 949.371.9932.

St. Anne School
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949.492.6165
st-anne.org

Conveniently located on the South end of San Clemente, Our Savior’s Lutheran School (OSLS) is a developmental, play-based, Reggio- inspired, Christian Preschool and Infant Center. Our Savior’s is a close-knit family that understands and values exceptional education, equipping children to be positive members of their community.

OSLS is committed to excellence through a creative and energizing curriculum, with a strong social, emotional, and Christ-centered foundation. Curriculum is modeled around Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. It’s highly qualified and inspirational staff provide a quality educational experience. All OSLS families receive constant communication regarding their child’s growth, supported by assessments and progress reports along with parent-teacher conferences. This partnership facilitates an extension of the child’s day into the home and bridges the learning opportunities both at school and beyond.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School provides a unique opportunity for children to be engaged in a developmentally appropriate environment with a childcentered approach. The preschool team designs their curriculum and lesson plans starting with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, customizing instruction based on the child’s individualized goals and needs. These developmentally appropriate practices and classroom experiences intentionally foster exposure to the world around the child and capture the many moments of curiosity. Throughout the day, OSLS teachers guide student learning individually and in groups to explain, educate, and empower the children, encouraging them to ask questions and explore their learning environment. They understand that every child develops at their own pace while being committed to continuous growth and excellence in all levels of early childhood education. With a long-term education in mind, OSLS’s most important goal is to foster and encourage a love of learning.

Infants 3 to 24 months are cared for by highly trained staff. They enjoy their own grassy space with a shade tree and ocean breeze. The teachers take them for walks around the campus in four-seat strollers.

To find out more about Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool and Infant Center, please call the school at 949.492.6165 or email the Director, Amy Rivas, at (a.rivas@oursaviorsschool.net).

Our Savior’s Lutheran School
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
949.492.6165
oursaviorsschool.net

McNichols Learning is a tutoring service that is fundamentally different from any other service in the area. With years of educational experience, the staff understands how to help struggling students find success. Typically, many students begin to fall behind starting in the third or fourth grade when the public school teaching curriculum starts transitioning from concrete thinking to abstract thinking. However, many children are not ready for this shift, and the schools are not equipped to support the struggling students who have trouble learning by memorization. This creates challenges that quickly become too difficult to overcome in the classroom.

McNichols Learning uses researched teaching methods that have been proven, over decades, to cognitively benefit students. By meeting children where they academically are, the staff can engage with the students in a new and meaningful way. They help the kids learn to move beyond thinking concretely by using interactive, multisensory programs that neurologically develop the whole brain. With these techniques, children build upon their knowledge base to more gradually transition to abstract thinking which involves conceptual understanding—not just memorization. Interactive exploration replaces the inflexible drills that are too often found in the classroom. Kids are invigorated to participate, and they gain greater confidence.

After more than 30 years supporting all types of students in our community, McNichols Learning is expanding to include online tutoring—in addition to the face to face sessions in their center. The knowledgeable and inviting staff is available to help change the learning experience of your student. No matter what a student is struggling with, the methods used by McNichols Learning can help your child reach his or her full potential! To learn more about McNichols Learning Center, call 949.642.7303.

McNichols Learning
833 Dover Dr #27
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.642.7303

Capistrano Unified is dedicated to preparing students from preschool through high school to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. CUSD has an unwavering commitment to excellence in curriculum and instruction, strong emphasis and integration of mental health and emotional support, social emotional learning, and cultural diversity, ensuring graduates have multiple opportunities for college, military, career readiness, and independent living. The district has been able to invest even more into classrooms because of state and federal COVID-19 funds and over 300 additional teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, counselors, and classified staff have been hired.

School counselors and psychologists support social, emotional, behavior, and academics to ensure that every learner can be successful. Counselors provide academic, college and personal counseling and are available on all campuses.

AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS
CUSD has 11 campuses nationally recognized by The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) schools, for delivering an exceptional data-informed counseling program and an exemplary educational environment: Aliso Viejo, Shorecliffs, Marco Forster, and Las Flores middle schools, Ambuehl, Castille, Hidden Hills, and Vista Del Mar elementary schools, Esencia K-8, and Tesoro and Capistrano Valley High Schools.

PUBLIC EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

• California Distinguished and National Blue-Ribbon Schools
• Best Communities for Music Education Designation from the NAMM Foundation for outstanding commitment to music education
• Visual & Performing Arts dedicated to artistic excellence
• Championship caliber Athletic programs

ELEMENTARY

• Class size reduction
• Full and Half-Day Preschool Programs (Ages 3-5)
• Transitional and Full-day Kindergarten
• Spanish and Mandarin Language Immersion
• Award-winning TK-12 general music, instrumental & choral instruction
• Gifted and Advanced Learners (GATE)

SECONDARY

• College & Career Advantage: 31 career pathways leading to industry certifications and degrees
• High School Specialized Academies
• College @ Capo: College credit courses taught by Saddleback College faculty on high school campuses
• Futureology helps students navigate the college & career track
• International Baccalaureate Programs
• Advanced Placement Courses
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Labs
• FIRST® Robotics: FTC and FRC Competition Teams

Capistrano Unified School District
33122 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.234.9200
capousd.org

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

ART • ENTERTAINMENT • EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS

The Sawdust Art Festival is back this summer for its 56th annual show, featuring the handcrafted work of 162 Laguna Beach artists and makers! The highly anticipated event returns with live music on three stages, free art and pottery classes, and its iconic artist village, hand-built by Sawdust artists. Visitors are invited to spend a summer day outdoors in beautiful Laguna Beach, immersed in the Arts. A satisfying variety of food and beverages are also available from six concessions and a fully serviced saloon. Don’t forget to check out the new murals onsite by local artists Ryan Gourley and Kate Cleaves. The summer show is open daily through August 28th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS:
Sip, Talk & Walk – Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Take part in docent-led tours of the festival grounds that include a history of the Sawdust, artist introductions and demonstrations in a variety of media and a selection of complimentary wine tastings. The experience is free with summer admission. 

Artists’ Benevolence Fund Art Auction – Sunday, August 14
The 36th annual art auction features works from over 100 Laguna Beach artists in a live auction. All of the proceeds benefit the Sawdust Artists’ Benevolence Fund, which provides financial assistance to local working artists who have suffered a catastrophic event leaving them unable to work. All artwork is donated by Sawdust artists to benefit their fellow artists in times of need. Mention this issue of The Local Dish Magazine and receive a free admission on August 14 to attend the auction (valid August 14, 2022 only). 

Beatles Day – Saturday, August 20
A summer tradition held every year, Beatles Day returns with a fun line-up of entertainment and 60’s themed festivities. 

OPEN DAILY
Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun. – Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949.494.3030
sawdustartfestival.org

The Dana Point Classic Car Show

Sunday, August 28 | 10AM – 3PM

The Dana Point Classic Car Show returns to the Lantern District on Sunday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thousands of spectators will stroll Del Prado Avenue to enjoy over 250 classic cars, vendors, music, spirits on the street, food trucks, and more. Families and friends of all ages, including our leashed and well-behaved four-legged friends, are invited to this free community event. 

Car enthusiasts and spectators are encouraged to vote for their favorite car. An award ceremony will take place on Amber Lantern at 2:15 p.m. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award at the Information Booth on Amber Lantern. Car Show merchandise will be available for purchase, and raffle items will also be up for grabs at the booth. Don’t forget to pose for a photo at the Classic Day Photo Station and tag #DanaPointCarShow. 

Adults, 21 years and older, can cruise the event while sipping beer, wine, and other spirits on the street! Visit the drink ticket booths throughout the event to purchase your wristband and tickets to savor tasty libations throughout the show’s three block radius. 

Many of the restaurants and shops on Del Prado will be open and ready to welcome you. Dine on one of the outdoor patios, shop at local retailers, or explore the handcrafted products at more than 30 vendor booths. 

Skip parking and traffic hassles and hop on the free Dana Point Summer Trolley. Service operates on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and makes drop-offs and pick-ups near the event. For a live trolley tracker, download the DP Trolley App or visit DPTrolley.com. 

FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION,
VISIT DanaPointCarShow.com
or follow @danapointcarshow on Facebook and Instagram. 

San Clemente Ocean Festival

We’re back! Join us for a weekend of fun in the sun on JULY 16TH & 17TH as we celebrate 45 years of “The Greatest Show on Surf!”

“The Greatest Show on Surf” returns to San Clemente Pier on July 16 & 17 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Ocean lifeguards, Junior Lifeguards, swimmers, multi-sport athletes and surfers compete for commemorative Ocean Festival medallions and cash prizes. Don’t miss the super exciting thrills and spills of the National Doryman Association Races on Saturday, where two person teams paddle 300 lb. dory boats in and out of the crashing surf!

On Saturday, catch the Push-In Division of the “Groms Rule” Surf Contest, an all-ages Fishing Derby on the Pier, and the 12th Annual Dolphin Dash Kid’s Beach Run, with nearly 200 children participating, south of the Pier. Saturday evening, lay down a beach blanket as the sun sets over Dana Point, enjoy a barbeque dinner and free concert featuring Idol X.

During both days of the event, the Youth Pavilion features games and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. Car enthusiasts can stroll down the Pier to check out the Woodie cars on display (15 different ones each day) and in Parque del Mar, overlooking all of the action, an ocean art show takes place. Start off each day with a tasty pancake breakfast prepared by the San Clemente Lifeguards. Proceeds support the San Clemente Surf Lifesaving Association’s equipment and program needs.

Sunday, watch the next generation of surf stars in the continuation of the “Groms Rule” Surf Contest, enter or watch Sand Sculpting competitions (south of the Pier) and sponsor your lucky duck in the Great Rubber Duck Race.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy at the San Clemente Ocean Festival. To avoid traffic and parking issues, you may park for free at the Outlets at San Clemente and take the complimentary shuttle or ride the train directly to the festival. To register for athletic events, volunteer, and for a full schedule of events and additional information, please visit OceanFestival.org.

ADMISSION IS FREE.
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization that works in partnership with the City of San Clemente. Monies raised from the Ocean Festival help fund many worthwhile local community organizations and provide scholarships to local high schools.