Ephraim Owens

Austin trumpeter and member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales Ephraim Owens is a jazz trumpeter in his mid-40s. He has been a professional musician since 1991, and variously plays with a trio, a quartet, a quintet, or a band depending on the showcase. After moving to Austin in...

Care-Oriented Approach {Clark-Brown Family Care Clinic}

Time is the Essence of the Practice. Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Leah Muse As she sits neatly folded onto her chair, hair perfectly quaffed into place, Dr. Clark-Brown’s voice suddenly breaks with passion, shattering the veneer of a medical practitioner and revealing the face of a caretaker. “I’m not going to see patients every...

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The Call of the Wild

Austin Corner Vet’s Humanistic Approach to Veterinary Medicine Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales They say that people are like their animals. However, when you walk into Austin Corner Vet and Dr. Vaughn tells you that his favorite animal is a polar bear, you will quickly be obliged to reconsider your initial assumptions...

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Mind & Body {Bikram Yoga East Austin}

Going Out of Their Way to Bend Over Backward Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Ashley Haguewood Gabriel Tavera was 24 years old when he took his first yoga class. An ambitious young man with a successful career in advertising, Gabriel thought he was in “really good” shape. “I ran, and went to the gym,...

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Rations With Passion {Nutritional Wisdom}

Why We Eat vs. What to Eat Words by Xander Peters Photos by Ashley Haguewood Rather, by recognizing how no two individuals diet in the exact same fashion, is what Lauren and Carly do is treat the traditional food pyramid as if it’s a piece of Play-Doh, molding it to fit the day-to-day needs of...

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Puncturing Preconceptions {Neighborhood Acupuncture Project}

Bringing Chinese Medicine to the Masses Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales Go ahead, take a nap. At Neighborhood Acupuncture Project, or NAP, taking a moment to relax and unwind is at the essence of their healing practice. “[When] people walk in, they start feeling better. There’s a feeling here and that’s created, I...

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At Home {with stylist Laurel Kinney}

As a fashion consultant, Laurel always has an eye out for the next trend in curves, angles, colors, and textures. Ask her what she thinks about style as a whole and she will explain that it is a piecemeal process for each individual, but that overall “it needs to be really comfortable.” Words by Jessica Devenyns ...

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Birthing Buddies {Tandem Midwifery}

A Magical Day in the Life of an East Side Midwife Words by Camille Smith Photos by Eric Morales Jayme Moore & Kate Griffin bonded over a mutual love of bikes and babies in 2013, and two years later Tandem Midwifery was born. Both women are long time east Austin residents, mothers, and state and nationally...

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Shop-A-Holic Season

East Side Shopping Guide With the cold weather finally rolling in, running all over town gift shopping is less than ideal. Luckily, the east side has everything you need this season from gifting, thrifting, to good eats. It’s all locally sourced and found right here. Styling & Words by Meggie Copeland | @m.c._Styles Modeling by Gia Litt...

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Good Times Call For Great Drinks

No need for a special occasion, there’s always something happening at Craftsman. Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood The Jack and Coke just isn’t cutting it for east Austin revelers any more. Not for a while. Craftsman bar on East Cesar Chavez serves up elevated cocktails, craft beer, and more in a casual,...

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