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enjoy by Karen Lloyd With purple walls, tropical plants, and a soothing spa-like atmosphere, Elemental Wellness is anything but the stereotypical medical cannabis dispensary. “T here are no bars on the window and there’s no guy at the door with a gun,” says Elemental Wellness manager Steve Peterson. “It’s very much a healing facility.” Members are welcomed at the door by friendly, professional staff, and the bright open concept space inspires healthier living through relaxation, exercise, and proper nutrition. In fact, flowers and hash are just a small part of the wellness program at this state-of-the-art dispensary. Located a stone’s throw from Northern California's Silicon Valley at 985 Timothy Dr. in San Jose, Elemental Wellness also offers top-notch holistic services, educational classes, and a host of events throughout the year like tax-free Mondays, summer barbecues, jazz concerts, and a 420 fair. Members can benefit from yoga, Tai Chi, therapeutic massage, and Reiki, as well as cannabis cooking classes where even beginners can learn to craft mouth-watering medicated meals like caramelized onion and apple cornbread, broccoli rabe and pancetta, and, instead of someone else’s special brownies for dessert, make-your- own pot-infused pecan pie. 74 grow. heal. learn. enjoy. myhydrolife.com