TANNINS Restaurant & Wine Bar

by Dina Scaglione

Most foodies would agree; a good meal should be an experience savored and enjoyed, a time to marinate over palatable flavors and hearty conversation with friends. For nearly 20 years, Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar, in San Juan Capistrano, has facilitated this type of dining experience with its authentic southern Italian fare, fueled by superb wine and a contemporary, welcoming vibe. Committed to the definitive dining experience, Tannins offers interesting wine and food pairings, with over 40 varietals to choose from. Five years ago, Cordon Bleu trained, and certified Master Chef Marc Cummings took over Tannins’ kitchen, breathing new life into the menu and transforming it into something worth writing home about.

Kick off your meal with the tender Calamari Fritti, delicately fried and accompanied by a fiery Arrabbiata dipping sauce for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The Tannins salad with garbanzo beans, shallots, capers and avocado, drizzled with a citrusy Poppy seed dressing, is the perfect starter — with or without the addition of chicken, salmon or shrimp. Then, there’s the pasta… authentically and unpretentiously prepared from Old World recipes. The signature Pancetta Carbonara, crafted from pan-fried pancetta, freshly cracked egg and finely grated Pecorino is a longstanding favorite. The Fettuccini Toscana is another popular dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and blackened chicken, amid a flavorful cream sauce. Like many classic Italian restaurants, Tannins also serves up tasty pizzas from the traditional Margarita with Roma tomatoes and aromatic basil to its Barbeque Chicken and Gourmet Veggie Pizza. Desserts are prepared fresh daily by a local pastry chef and include a delightfully moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and the elegant Tiramisu.

Tannins has met the challenges of COVID-19 head on by updating its lively indoor bar and wine cellar, cozy wine cave, inside dining and expanded covered patio areas to allow for safe and comfortable social distancing. Visit Tannins for your next meal or special occasion and enjoy the ambiance and its distinctly flavorful cuisine. Open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 4 to 9 p.m.

TANNINS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
27211 Ortega Highway • San Juan Capistrano
949.661.8466 • TanninsRestaurant.com

Instagram: @tanninsrestaurantandwinebar
Facebook: @TanninsRestaurantWineBar

OC Parks Spooky Series

A frightfully fun week of virtual Halloween offerings commencing October 26

WHAT:
OC Parks presents “OC Parks Spooky Series,” a frightfully fun week of virtual Halloween offerings happening on social media October 26-31.

Tune in to OC Parks’ Facebook and Instagram for a daily series including Halloween-themed highlights from county parks and the OC Zoo, along with a bewitching Shakespearean scene filmed at Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens. The week of virtual programming will culminate with a rock-and-ghoul performance from local cover band, Past Action Heroes on Saturday, October 31 at 4 p.m. PST.

Before the virtual week of frightful fun begins, OC Parks will host a drive-in movie series at Mile Square Regional Park October 23, 24 and 25 featuring “Hocus Pocus.” Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 13 at 10 a.m. and will be announced through OC Parks’ social channels and on OCParks.com.

WHEN:
Starting Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31

“OC Parks Spooky Series” social media schedule:

• Monday, October 26 – Halloween-inspired craft
• Tuesday, October 27 – Halloween-themed trivia
• Wednesday, October 28 – Halloween at the OC Zoo video
• Thursday, October 29 – Throwback: A post from OC Parks’ past
• Friday, October 30 – Feature Friday: Scene from Shakespeare’s Macbeth filmed at Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
• Saturday, October 31 – Halloween-themed virtual concert featuring Past Action Heroes

WHERE:
OC Parks’ Facebook (@OrangeCountyParks) and Instagram (@OCParks)

MORE INFORMATION:
Follow along on OC Parks’ Facebook and Instagram pages for upcoming “OC Parks Spooky Series” announcements. #OCParksSpookySeries

Dr. David Steenblock

PERSONALIZED REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

For the last 50 years, Dr. David Steenblock, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, is the interdisciplinary medical mind who has taken roads untraveled to find the ultimate healing for his patients using stem cells and regenerative medicine. With a rich history in medical practice and awards, including the Charles H. Farr M.D., Ph.D. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research and Development of Oxidative Medicine in 2002 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM) in Orlando, Florida in 2015.

Dr. David Steenblock is considered a global expert on stem cell medicine and regenerative therapies. “I enjoy finding the answers to help those who are suffering,” he says from his private library with an amassed collection of over 6,000 medical books and hundreds of research papers. “I’m always looking at the latest medical papers, reviewing multiple papers per day. What is the latest and best thing that we can do to help the sick, the ill, and the injured? What can we do to keep these old bodies functioning like 24-year-olds?”

His practice has used stem cells and regenerative medicine to significantly heal patients suffering from ALS, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Chronic Pain, Strokes and Traumatic Brain Injury, Heart Disease and Cerebral Palsy.

The doctor has also created a revolutionary supplement called Stemgevity which utilizes encapsulated stem cell growth activators to help patients relieve pain, promote tissue regeneration, stimulate collagen, and see fast results in overall youth-factors.

Today, Dr. Steenblock practices medicine in his 7400 square foot medical clinic overlooking the ocean. His clinic is well equipped with a variety of medical devices designed to “turn on” 760 different genes involved with helping stem cells form new blood vessels for the growth, repair, and regeneration of damaged, diseased and senescent tissues. This integrated synergistic stem cell healing and regeneration program is why patients travel from all over the world to “Come for the Healing!”

DAVID STEENBLOCK, D.O.
Personalized Regenerative Medicine
187 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente
949.367.8870
StemCellMD.org

Riviera Laser Studios

JEANNINE KOFFORD, MD
Dr. Jeannine Kofford at Riviera Laser Studios is a leading expert in natural full face rejuvenation using long-lasting facial fillers and advanced laser resurfacing techniques. She has more than 20 years of experience with facial injectables and lasers and is a national trainer and a true master of the art of facial rejuvenation. Riviera Laser Studios specializes in safe, minimally invasive techniques for personalized results without the look of a traditional surgical facelift.

Outside the office, Dr. Kofford is active in the community as well as internationally. She travels extensively on non-profit medical missions providing medical services to those in need. Recent trips include travels to the Philippines and India.

Free 3D Facial Imaging Consultations
Riviera Laser Studios offers a free, unique consultation that features 3D imaging, allowing patients to see themselves from all angles in just a few minutes. To better inform patients, Dr. Kofford provides an overview of the facial aging process while also discussing individual patient needs and concerns. With patient input, a customized plan is created using 3D facial imaging coupled with the doctor’s expertise.

Global Facial Rejuvenation Approach
To achieve a natural, youthful look, Dr. Kofford takes a conservative, yet global approach to volumize and restore what time takes away. She starts with rebuilding a foundation deep below the skin to reconstruct volume loss and laser resurfacing, as needed. Next, Dr. Kofford contours soft tissue areas such as the cheeks and tear troughs to restore the central face. Finally, she refines lines and wrinkles, creating an overall younger look with lasting results. To ensure natural looking results and patient satisfaction, several sessions are often suggested while providing immediate results with little to no down time. Now, you can look 10 years younger for 10 years longer!

RIVIERA LASER STUDIOS
34189 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 201
Dana Point
Text or Call
949.370.3177
RivieraLaserStudio.net
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@drjeanninekoffordfaceartist

John Redmond Orthodontics

ORTHODONTICS

Dr. John Redmond has been creating beautiful smiles in San Clemente for the last 20 years. His team has a combined 150 years of experience and they pride themselves in providing quality care in a warm and friendly environment where you will find yourself feeling more like family than patients. Whether you’re wanting to straighten your teeth with traditional braces, lingual braces (behind the teeth) or Clear Aligners, Dr. John specializes in them all.

Traditional Braces
Braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a misaligned bite, and jaw problems. Braces also eliminate issues you may have with eating, speaking properly, or with keeping your teeth clean. With advancements in dental technology, traditional braces are now sleeker, smaller, and more comfortable.

INBRACE Lingual Braces
INBRACE dramatically improves on the most important aspects of orthodontic treatment. Hidden behind your teeth, INBRACE is quicker and more comfortable. INBRACE reimagines fundamental orthodontic principles with 21st century technology to create something both revolutionary and familiar. With nothing attached to the front of your teeth, enjoy the benefits of your improving smile with INBRACE within weeks.

Clear Aligners
John Redmond Orthodontics in San Clemente will help you achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. With Clear Aligners, you can get the straight teeth you’ve always wanted without dealing with braces. Dr. John Redmond has 20 years of experience in Clear Aligner treatment. He has now the ability to create clear aligners in his office.

Digital Impression System
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort! Using a digital scanner, Dr. John takes a highly accurate digital impression. This new technology completely eliminates the tray and putty impression. The new scanner ensures a more accurate impression from the start, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience. Digital impression also gives you the ability to see an instant 3D simulation of what your teeth will look like after orthodontic treatment!

COVID-19 Guidelines
The office is diligently following the guidelines outlined by the CDC for the dental industry. Additionally, the office is following the highest recommended safety protocols during the pandemic, including temperature screening, the use of antiviral foggers three times during the day, and UV lights, which are known to kill bacteria and germs.

Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation. The office is open Monday through Friday and offers convenient evening appointments. John Redmond Orthodontics also accepts most insurance and provides flexible payment options including zero down and zero interest.

JOHN REDMOND ORTHODONTICS
181 Avenida Vaquero, Ste. C
San Clemente
949.492.2141
JohnRedmondOrthodontics.com

Sea View Pharmacy

DRS. EUGENE and JENNIFER MEDLEY

An often overlooked but important healthcare connection to establish is a personal relationship with your neighborhood pharmacist. Experienced, independent pharmacists are an invaluable resource for parents, seniors, athletes, and anyone else who needs trusted medical information and consultations. Family-owned and operated for 43 years, and now in its second generation, Sea View Pharmacy in San Clemente has served the community through decades of sweeping changes in healthcare and will support the current generation of local families through the next.

Jerry Medley assumed ownership of Sea View in 1988 and can still be spotted behind the counter assisting patients. His son Eugene now owns and, runs the day-to-day operations now, along with Eugene’s wife Jennifer (when she’s not chasing after three busy kids!). Eugene grew up hanging around the pharmacy, but he explored stints as an ocean lifeguard, working in animal husbandry with Siegfried and Roy, and teaching veterinary anatomy before obtaining a doctorate degree in pharmacy and joining his father. As a professional, Medley finds gratification in knowing his business caters to a particular niche in the marketplace. “We can devote more time to customer service than corporate-run stores,” he says, “As a compounding pharmacy, we can provide customized therapies that aren’t available commercially.”

“Pharmaceutical companies formulate medications and determine dosages based on a 180-pound Caucasian male,” Medley explains, “We work with physicians to customize treatments for people who don’t fit into that mold.” Babies with digestive issues, hormone replacement for both women and men, veterinary patients, and people with special dietary requirements—just to name a few—all benefit from a partnership between the doctor and pharmacist to determine the most effective treatment with the most appropriate dosage.

As San Clemente’s only independent pharmacy, Sea View is also the go-to source for all medical equipment and supplies—even hard to find products—from bandages and braces to compression garments and wheelchairs. The website provides a wealth of information as well, including drug profiles, healthy recipes, articles, and referrals. Check out SeaViewPharmacy.com and take a peek, or better yet, stop by and introduce yourself!

SEA VIEW PHARMACY
665 Camino de los Mares, #101
San Clemente
949.496.0123
SeaViewPharmacy.com

Pediatric Dentistry

NHU Q. TRAN, DDS, APC

Dr. Nhu Q. Tran has been taking care of “sugar bugs” on kids’ teeth in San Clemente for over fifteen years. Her number one goal is to provide optimal dental care, in a gentle and caring manner to all her patients. Dr. Tran enjoys treating a wide age range of patients who visit her pediatric dental practice. She has fun tickling the teeth of infants and toddlers who visit her for their first check up and cleaning. She also takes pride and care guiding a fearful child or teenager through a treatment and helping them overcome their dental fears. Whether a child is excited to have their teeth “counted and brushed” or they are nervous about seeing “Mr. Slurpy” and “Mr. Thirsty,” Dr. Tran and her team strive to provide every child with a fun and educational experience that they enjoy and look forward to each and every time.

A native of Southern California, Dr. Tran went to UC Berkeley for her undergraduate education, then relocated to the Midwest and attended Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio. Having graduated among the top of her class, she became a recipient of the Pierre Fauchard Scholarship, and earned a membership into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following dental school, Dr. Tran returned to Southern California to pursue two years of additional post-doctorate training in pediatric dentistry, at the University of Southern California. After receiving her Advanced Pediatric Dental Certificate from USC, Dr. Tran pursued further advancement in her specialty by achieving the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Aside from taking care of her private patients, Dr. Tran has given back to her Trojan roots by being a part of the USC Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Faculty since 2006. Furthermore, she spent five years as the Pediatric Dental Residency Director at the Children’s Dental Health Clinic at Miller Children’s Hospital, in Long Beach. Dr. Tran’s involvement in academia enables her to provide the most up-to-date and thorough treatment for her patients. She recently decided to step away from her role as director to spend more time with her family and her private practice. So, whether you see Dr. Tran in the office or on the baseball field rooting on her boys, be sure to say hello! And whether your child is 1 or 16, excited or nervous, healthy or has special health care needs, Dr. Tran and her team are trained and ready to provide the best care for your children.

NHU Q. TRAN, DDS, APC
Pediatric Dentistry
1171 Puerta del Sol, Ste. A • San Clemente
949.481.5437 (KIDS)
SCKidsDentist.com

Cold Rush Wellness

SCOTT YOUNG, D.C.

Dr. Scott Young and his talented team at Cold Rush Wellness have been working diligently over the past six and a half years, performing various cutting-edge treatments. The facility offers the health benefits of whole body cryostimulation, local cryostimulation, salt cave therapy and chiropractic care. Patients are also experiencing dramatic health improvements through Dr. Young’s highly touted, AlphaSwitch Wellness Program. Visit ColdRushWellness. com to learn more about the Program and for life-changing testimonials from his patients.

While COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into 2020, Cold Rush Wellness is proud to have remained open, continuing to treat patients with new safety protocols in place. In fact, many of Cold Rush Wellness’s services assist in boosting the immune system. Whole body cryostimulation works to reduce inflammation throughout the body which accelerates the healing process. The extreme cold environment triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response, serving as a catalyst for white blood cell production and subsequent activation of the immune system to fight infection and reduce stress hormone or cortisol levels.

Salt cave therapy treatment was developed by doctors in Krakow, Poland, who noticed that salt miners rarely became ill with colds or flu. After much study, they concluded that the health benefits derived from breathing in micro-particles of salt were beneficial to the lungs and overall immune system. Salt cave therapy is known to treat weak immune systems, chronic or acute respiratory tract inflammation, coughing and wheezing, sinus issues, bronchitis, allergies, asthma, and more.

With patients’ health and well-being as the facility’s number one priority, the staff at Cold Rush Wellness is focused on providing a safe and clean environment. Special UVB lights are turned on throughout the clinic every night which kill all bacteria and viruses living on surfaces.

Safety Precautions in Place
• Staff wears masks
• Tables are regularly wiped down
• Linens are washed after every use
• UVB sanitization lights
• Well ventilated practice environment

Cold Rush Wellness’s other treatments include: Whole Body Cryotherapy, Local Cryotherapy, CryoFacials, Chiropractic Care, Massage and AlphaSwitch Metabolic Training. If you feel that you or someone you know can directly benefit from the health services this treatment program provides, give Cold Rush Wellness a call and make the transformative appointment today.

COLD RUSH WELLNESS
30251 Golden Lantern, Ste. B
Laguna Niguel
949.281.6853
ColdRushWellness.com

Michelle Hure, MD, MS

ORANGE COUNTY SKINLAB

OC SkinLab has continued to garner top reviews and accolades in Orange County for patient satisfaction, and their unique approach to medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr. Michelle Hure started OC SkinLab to provide dermatology and dermatopathology services in a warm and approachable environment. Her emphasis has always been on education, overall skin health, skin cancer prevention and individualized, conservative cosmetic enhancements. The creation of OC SkinLab’s spa oasis, BeautyLab, also reflects Dr. Hure’s and her nurse/aesthetician, Suzanne’s, desire to filter out all the hype and damaging spa facial services out there to provide a menu of safe aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Hure trained at Yale-New Haven Health System and the University of Massachusetts and is also board certified in dermatopathology, which gives her the unique tools to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions in patients of all ages. She is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at UC Irvine, where she lends her expertise on complicated dermatopathology cases and teaches the residents and medical students. Her dedication and skill have been recognized within the community by being voted a “Physician of Excellence” by the Orange County Medical Association, “Best Overall Healthcare Provider” in San Juan Capistrano by The Capistrano Dispatch’s Best of SJC for three years in a row and runner up “Best Spa” for BeautyLab. She’s also a regular contributing physician expert on live news shows and mainstream print and online media.

Dr. Hure contributes OC SkinLab’s success to her sincere desire to spend more time with her patients and cultivate relationships. Having been in a large practice prior, Dr. Hure dreamed of having the freedom to design an office that centered around optimal patient care and satisfaction.

In addition to her robust medical and surgical practice, Dr. Hure ensures that all non-invasive cosmetic treatments, including hair restoration, microneedling, PRP injections, Botox and filler injectables and chemical peels are delivered in a relaxed environment where the emphasis is always centered around natural-looking results and are exclusively performed by her.

As a resident of San Juan Capistrano and Chamber of Commerce member, Dr. Hure seeks to be an involved member of the community whether she’s routinely passing out sunscreen at the Swallow’s Day Parade or offering free skin cancer screenings for all active first responders (including firefighters, police, EMS and lifeguards) in town.

ORANGE COUNTY SKINLAB
31899 Del Obispo St., Ste. 130
San Juan Capistrano
949.359.6400
OCSkinLab.com

MemorialCare

Leading The Way in Healthcare!

If you are looking for top-rated physicians to keep your family healthy, MemorialCare Medical Group delivers. In addition to experienced and caring physicians, MemorialCare Medical Group opened a brand-new health center in Rancho Mission Viejo in the Sendero Marketplace this past December. This two-story, 26,000 square-foot, health center provides primary and specialty care to the residents of South Orange County, including:
• Primary Care
• Pediatric Care
• OB/GYN
• Sports Medicine
• X-Ray Services
• Breast Center
• Lab Draw Services

MemorialCare Medical Group strives to offer top-notch, personalized healthcare options to each and every community within the MCMG network. Mark Schafer, MD, CEO of MemorialCare Medical Group says, “Physicians at MemorialCare Medical Group are dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to patients. We also want to make accessing care as convenient as possible. That is our primary goal when planning new health centers.”

In order to develop long-lasting relationships with their patients, many MemorialCare Medical Group providers choose to live near the areas where they serve, so they can participate in community events and activities on a regular basis. The following primary care physicians and specialists practice out of the new Rancho Mission Viejo health center:
• Ian Bare, M.D. (Family Medicine)
• Candace Basich, M.D. (Family Medicine)
• Anthony Cho, M.D. (Family Medicine)
• Maryam Yazdanshenas, M.D. (Family Medicine)
• Trung Truong, M.D. (Pediatrics)
• Patricia Faraz, M.D. (OB/GYN)
• Arnold Cuenca, D.O. (Sports Medicine)

A Proud Member of MemorialCare
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated healthcare delivery system which includes four hospitals, two medical groups, a health plan and numerous outpatient health centers, imaging centers, surgery centers, physical therapy centers and dialysis centers. As a member of MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to patients in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

With healthcare locations across the Southland, MemorialCare Medical Group serves over 660,000 patients annually. Overall, the group includes roughly 250 physicians practicing in areas such as: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology and more.

When you are weighing your healthcare options, look to MemorialCare Medical Group. You can trust its family of physicians to take care of yours.

MemorialCare
30492 Gateway Place
Rancho Mission Viejo
MemorialCare.org/RMV