SPECIAL SECTION
FEBRUARY 2024
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SPECIAL SECTION
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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EMPOWERING WELLNESS
A local collective promotes well-being with a focus on holistic health , fitness and aesthetic services . By TANYA A . YACINA
46 A HIDDEN GEM
Nestled in Laguna Canyon , The Pearl Laguna offers wellness retreats that will leave you feeling rested , restored and better than ever . By ASHLEY RYAN
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50 PLANT POWER
Alternative “ meatlike ” proteins and vegetablebased entrees continue to push the limits . By SHARON STELLO
MIDDLE : COURTESY OF THE PEARL LAGUNA ; BOTTOM : NICOLE WILSON
6 LAGUNABEACHMAGAZINE . COM