Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Empty Cup Wellness Occasionally, I must turn a client away because it is not safe for them to receive a massage that day. When I explain that I cannot work on them, it can be disappointing. However, those decisions are always made for one reason: safety. Massage…
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April 2026, Features
Dollars and Sense: Spring Into Financial Wellness: 5 Steps for Your Money Check-Up

Elisa Ross Just as you schedule annual physicals with your doctor, your finances deserve regular check-ups. Spring is the perfect time to ensure your financial house is in order with these five essential steps. 1. Review and Update Beneficiaries. Life changes, but designations often don’t. Verify that retirement accounts, life insurance, and bank accounts reflect…
Features, March 2026
2 Your Health – March 2026
Communication in Healthy Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker There are several things that you can do to build a healthy relationship. I think one of the most important components of a healthy relationship is effective communication. If you don’t know how to communicate in an assertive way, your relationship will suffer. How are you communicating with…
March 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Health and Wellness Fair 2026 Silver Sponsors

Sheilah Britton The SaddleBrooke Ranch Health and Wellness Fair is pleased to announce the 2026 Silver Sponsors for this event, which takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom. For more than 30 years, TMC Hospice and Peppi’s House have been compassionate partners supporting families…
March 2026, Generals
SBR Health Fair Platinum and Gold Sponsors

SBR Health & Wellness Committee, Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Health & Wellness Fair committee is thrilled to have the following platinum and gold sponsors for our upcoming fair on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ranch House Ballroom. Desert Life Pharmacy is once again our Platinum Sponsor for our community…
Features, January 2026
2 Your Health: Intentional Beginnings: Starting the Year with Purpose, Alignment, and Therapeutic Support
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997, Certified Integrative Health Coach The new year often arrives with pressure: resolutions, routines, and the expectation to “start strong.” For many navigating stress, aging, fatigue, and changing health needs, this push rarely creates lasting wellness. More often, it leads to burnout by February. This year, I invite you to begin differently.…
January 2026, Generals
Health & Wellness Fair Is March 28
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Health & Wellness Fair Committee The Ranch is a very active and friendly community, but more and more residents are finding they need to find medical resources to maintain, improve, and thrive in their health and wellness. SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting the third SBR Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday,…
Features, December 2025
2 Your Health – December 2025
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Essential Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright—but for many of us, they feel more like a marathon than a celebration. Among shopping, cooking, planning, traveling, and meeting everyone’s expectations, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the chaos. By the time New Year’s Day arrives, we’re…
Generals, November 2025
Wellness Roundup: Quality of Life: Chronic Pain, Exercise, Lifestyle Choices
Chronic pain, exercise, lifestyle choices—what does it all mean? Speaker Heidi Overman from Empty Cup Wellness will explain at an upcoming Wellness Roundup presentation. When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Where: La Mesa and Montana rooms in La Hacienda What is “Quality of Life?” It’s about more than just health. It’s how well you live and…
Features, September 2025
2 Your Health – September 2025
Ways to Interact With a Narcissist Dr. Rose Bricker, Blue Lemon Therapy A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to identify narcissist traits and behaviors. This month, I would like to provide some tips on how to manage the interactions you may have with a narcissist. If you are in a relationship…
