Thanks to Meg Adelman, RN, BSN, MPH, and Navitas Organic for sponsoring the Beauty and Wellness category. Rest assured, her recommendations are embedded in science, not trend.
Best Wellness Treatments
9 Corners
Founded by Randy Gibson in 1999, is a certified holistic healing clinic located in Novato. Services include acupuncture, electrical stimulus, massage, chiropractic adjustments and other body work. Gibson’s wealth of knowledge and 20+ years of experience has honed his intuition for treating clients and generated repeated successes for those with musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, athletic recovery needs and more.
Club 9 Cryo
This is the newest addition to 9 Corners Functional Medicine Clinic. With a focus on the healing benefits of cryotherapy, their treatments aim to attain homeostasis, reduce pain, improve circulation, boost mood, energize and stimulate metabolism. Pair a 3-minute whole body cryotherapy session with a 30-minute infrared sauna treatment for the ultimate rejuvenation of body and mind.
Cavallo Healing Art Center & Spa
Located in Sausalito, offers facials and spa treatments using sustainable, organic products that align with their social and environmental values. Their select skincare lines are sustainably-harvested and avoid petroleum-based products, harsh surfactants and parabens. After a facial and a dip in their warm pools, enjoy a clean lunch at the Farley Bar’s outdoor patio with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Best Healthy Foods
Urban Remedy
This organic, fresh foods company providing high quality, on-the-go nutritious drinks, meals, snacks and treats. With their “food is healing” approach, their products not only taste good, but are good for you and the planet. For a drink that detoxifies and refreshes, try the Deep Cleaning cold-pressed juice. A kid-friendly favorite is the Warrior — an antioxidant rich smoothie with chia. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant salad or superfood smoothie, you can rely on Urban Remedy for a healthy meal in a pinch.
Rio Rock Açaí Cafe
Located in Kentfield, this is a natural food cafe serving açaí bowls and smoothies packed with nutrient-dense foods. They offer over 20 bowl and smoothie combinations, countless additions and toppings, and plenty of kid-friendly options. For a low-sugar, high protein meal, try the Pelé bowl — a pure açai bowl topped with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, goji berries and more
The Joinery
This is a mainstay for locally-sourced dining in Marin. They currently offer socially-distanced outdoor seating at their waterfront location in Sausalito. If you’re looking for one of the best salads in the bay area, try their kale and radicchio caesar.
Navitas Organics
is my organic superfood company committed to providing sustainably-sourced plant-based nutrition. From protein powders and superfood blends to seeds, dried berries and snacks, we offer go-to products for daily wellness.
Go-to Smoothie Recipe
- Navitas Keto Cacao Powder
- ½ cup almond milk
- Tbsp almond/peanut butter
- Lots of Spinach
- Navitas Daily Immunity Boost
- 1 Banana
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