Family Wellness
Why Healthspan Is Becoming the New Measure of Fitness
By ChiChi Ubina When I first visited The Practice, one of the most-read wellness stories we've published grew out of a simple realization: I thought I was fit, but I wasn't measuring the things that matter most for long-term health. The assessment challenged...
A Shared Foundation, Four Distinct Paths: A Thoughtful Approach to Therapy in Greenwich
Portraits by ChiChi Ubiña In a field where trust is everything, it’s rare to find not just one therapist with depth and experience—but four, working in quiet collaboration, grounded in a shared history and a deeply aligned philosophy of care. Colleen Hines, Leslie...
I Thought I Was Fit, I Was Missing the Bigger Picture
What a deeper look at my fitness revealed—and how it changed the way I train for the decades ahead. By ChiChi UbinaWhen Fitness Feels Familiar I’ve been physically active for most of my adult life. In my 50s, I play squash 3-4 times a week, and by most...
More Than Safe: A Journey of Food Allergy Advocacy, Healing, and Hope
Building a vibrant community of local food allergy moms, who offer each other advice, resources, and solidarity. By Hillary Carter Photography by ChiChi UbinaHow did you get involved with food allergy awareness and advocacy? All of my work is inspired by my two boys,...
All In On Dry January – So Then What?
By Stephanie Hazard, CCIEDC, RCP, a sought after recovery coach who helps people recover from alcohol and substance use disorders and elevate wellness. Portraits by ChiChi UbiñaThere is growing support for those embarking upon a Dry January. Dry January began in 2012...
Dr. Kim Nichols – 10th Anniversary
Cosmetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Services, Regenerative Medicine Photography by ChiChi Ubina10 years in Greenwich! Tell us about your experience in this fantastic town. How has your business thrived? When I started my business, NicholsMD of Greenwich, in 2013, my hope...
A Science-Based Approach to Medicine
Dr. Cerrah Mendelsohn, Glenville Concierge CareWhere did you grow up and how did you get into medicine? I am a native of San Francisco, California. The youngest of four children. Getting into medicine was not a direct route for me! Looking back, I was always drawn to...
Preventing Disease Before It Begins
Dr. Erika Krauss, Glenville Concierge CareWhere did you grow up and how did you get into medicine? I grew up in Long Island in Great Neck, and Bayville. I had a strange fascination with hospitals. I visited hospitals a couple of times during high school. I felt very...
Eating Disorders
Portraits by ChiChi Ubiña Recovery Coach, Stephanie Hazard sheds light on facing the challenge There is no one thing that brings about an eating disorder. Often there are multiple factors at play. Although eating disorders are prevalent among teenage girls, they are...