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Lauren D. Stegman, MD,
PhD, DABR
Kurt A. Wharton,
MD, DABR
Abhilash P. Nambiar, MD,
DABR
Phoenix Cyberknife and
Radiation Oncology Center
4611 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85028
602-441-3845
www.cyberknifephoenix.com
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with my life.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
CRAIG OUTHIER
Newest food MANAGING EDITOR
(pg. 414).
LEAH LEMOINE
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
MADISON RUTHERFORD
Dr. Kresl is an internationally recognized expert in stereotactic
radiosurgery and is frequently an invited lecturer at seminars and EDITORIAL INTERNS
universities throughout the world. Through his participation in SHRADHA KRISHNAMURTHY,
clinical oncology treatment protocols, he offers the newest and HALEY SMILOW,
most advanced forms of treatment for cancers of all disease sites BROOKE TYBURSKI
throughout the body. He is the current medical director of Phoenix
Cyberknife and past medical director of Banner University Medical
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Center and St. Joseph’s/Barrows Radiosurgery programs. Dr. Kresl
NIKKI BUCHANAN, KERIDWEN CORNELIUS,
is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation
MARE CZINAR, JESSICA DUNHAM,
Oncology. A distinguished fellow of the American Society of Radiation
MARILYN HAWKES, JASON KEIL,
Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology and American
College of Cancer Specialists, he is included in the Best Doctors in RACHEL LEINGANG, JIMMY MAGAHERN,
Phoenix and America 2011-2021 and was named among “America’s CHRIS MALLOY, PAVLE MILIC, ROBRT PELA,
Top Oncologists 2010-2021. DAVID SCHWARTZ, JIM SHARPE,
TARYN SHORR, AMY SILVERMAN,
DOUGLAS C. TOWNE, LISA VAN LOO
Dr. Stegman completed his residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Stegman earned his MD and PhD
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he
JASON KEIL, NORA TRULSSON
studied cancer gene therapy and molecular imaging. Dr. Stegman
has published numerous articles on both the basic sciences and Can’t wait to make
clinical radiation oncology. He is experienced in brachytherapy, the mattar paneer
IMRT for gynecologic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, head and recipe Dr. Mila Lopez
neck, thoracic, brain, and breast cancers. He also has significant ART gave her (pg. 241).
experience with stereotactic body radiosurgery for paraspinal, Ge ts a new,
ART DIRECTOR
lung, and liver tumors. He is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
more boss -
sounding title MIRELLE INGLEFIELD
by the American Board of Radiology.
in 2022.
MANAGING ART DIRECTOR
ANGELINA ARAGON
Dr. Wharton received his medical degree from the College
of Human Medicine at Michigan State University in 2005. His
PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS
advanced training in Radiation Oncology was completed at the
RYLEEANN BUSS & ANDREW LWOWSKI
University of Arizona Cancer Center where he served as the
Chief Resident. He also received special training in prostate seed
implants at the world-renowned Seattle Prostate Institute. He has CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
& PHOTOGRAPHERS
published papers in medical literature on the treatment of breast
cancer, prostate cancer and stereotactic radiation therapy for spine HANNAH AGOSTA, DAVID BLAKEMAN,
tumors. Dr. Wharton is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by BLAKE BONILLAS, CAMERAWERKS,
the American Board of Radiology. STEVE CRAFT, ADAM KINDRED,
JAMES PATRICK, JESSE RIESER,
MELISSA VALLADARES
After receiving his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia,
CONSULTING COLOR TECHNICIAN
Dr. Nambiar served an internship at Stony Brook University and
completed his training in radiation oncology at the Henry Ford FRANK FERNANDEZ
Health System in Detroit, Michigan. He has also completed an
interstitial brachytherapy course at the Seattle Prostate Institute
and has expertise in both intracranial and extracranial Stereotactic
Radiosurgery (SRS) and Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
(FSRT), with an extensive history treating sites within the brain, spinal
cord vertebral bodies, as well as the lung, liver, pancreas, and the
adrenal glands. He is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the
American Board of Radiology.
Palo Verde Cancer Center Palo Verde Cancer Center
Scottsdale West Valley
7373 N. Scottsdale Road, Bldg E 7410 N. Zanjero Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Glendale, AZ 85305
480-941-1211 602-375-6230
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SWING AND STAY

Even among luxury resorts, Sensei Lanai is not your typical property. The Four Seasons-affiliated getaway is located on the private
Hawaiian island of Lanai and is the brainchild of Oracle founder and billionaire jet-setter Larry Ellison. Sensei specializes in “optimal wellness
packages,” or curated stays with experiences based on growth, mindfulness and improving guests holistically. “We’re in the center of
the middle of the ocean, and it’s really private. It’s quiet,” says Kelly Georgiou, manager of program development. “There’s many off-site
excursions for the guests to take part in. There’s a ton of wellness programming... whether someone’s coming to meditate and reset, or if
they’re coming to improve their golf game or tennis game.” To wit: new optimal wellness packages tailored for golf and tennis. “We’ve had
a few beta testers, and their responses and reactions have been really great. Guests went home and... their friends and family were in awe of
how much their golf game or tennis game improved.” Sensei Lanai’s regular optimal wellness package begins at $1,355 a night, while the golf
and tennis packages begin at $1,700 and $1,615, respectively. sensei.com
– Shradha Krishnamurthy

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Upper RoRo
CAMBRIA HOTEL
PHOENIX DOWNTOWN
Located a block north of Roosevelt
Street, this boutique hotel blends right
into the neighborhood with its artistic flair,

If you haven’t been to Roosevelt Row in a while, you might do a double-

modern décor and local touches. Enjoy the

take as you drive or stroll through it – especially in the northeast section of

Phoenix skyline and drinks from the rooftop

Downtown Phoenix’s famed arts district. Historically, “Upper RoRo” was the
lounge, or start the day on a sassy note at
Breakfast B*tch, the Phoenix imprint of a
less developed half of the ’hood, but thanks to a crop of upstart restaurants, Santa Monica/Venice Beach A.M. favorite.
shops and murals, it’s buzzing with an infectious new energy. Skip your old 222 E. Portland St., 602-675-3500,
RoRo haunts and spend a day or two exploring the “new-new.” cambriahotelphoenix.com
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PLACES THINGS
TO EAT TO DO
A KAHVI COFFEE + CAFE D RORO STREET ART TOUR
This new cafe from restaurateur Julian This guided tour is both affordable
Wright (Pedal Haus Brewery) serves up and well-reviewed, and makes stops at two
coffee, tea and snacks in a former art beloved local establishments: Carly’s and
gallery. It also boasts a full-service bar The Churchill. On First Fridays, the Row
and, until 3 p.m., a full kitchen menu. The comes alive with vendors, local artists and
Mexican- and Scandinavian-inspired coffee musicians.
shop is located right next to Phoenix General 1202 N. Third St.
in monOrchid. Come by on Sundays for viator.com/tours/phoenix/el-barrio-
donation-based yoga classes. street-art-tour/d639-118703P5
214 E. Roosevelt St.
602-283-4062, drinkkahvi.com E PHOENIX GENERAL

B GOLDEN MARGARITA
One of two outposts of this local
boutique, this location offers a curated
While this new hot spot in the residential selection of goods, including clothing,
part of Roosevelt Row has developed quite sundries and local gifts. Based out of
the reputation for its rowdy nightclub vibe the monOrchid coworking space and art
and bottle service, guests can also come gallery, it won our 2021 Editor’s Pick for best
by during the day, when it transforms into a boutique.
Moreland St.
cocktail bar and Mexican restaurant. 214 E. Roosevelt St.
330 E. Roosevelt St.
2nd St.

3rd St.

623-248-8686, phxgeneral.com
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480-772-7613, thegoldenmargarita.com
F PEMBERTON PHX
C SOTTISE Make it an all-day affair at Pemberton
“Sottise” means folly in French, but this Portland St. PHX, an outdoor “collective of experiences”
C
local bistro is anything but. Housed in cozy, on the grounds of the historical Pemberton
A
stylish digs, Sottise brings a warmth (and House. There’s plenty to do here, with a
curated wine program) to the Row with its
E B
rotating roster of food and drink vendors
faithful renditions of French cuisine. See our (Baba’s Falafel, Baby Boy, Hop Box),
dining critic’s take on page 412. Roosevelt St.
D
an Instagrammable dining area, local
1025 N. Second St. boutiques (Cleo + Clementine, HILÁLI
602-254-6378, sottisephx.com Jewelry, Vamprodeo Vintage) and events.
1121 N. Second St.
PHOTO OP!
pembertonphx.com

THE 1 ½ STREET MURAL

PROJECT
Head to the Evans-Churchill section
of Roosevelt Row, where you can
find a stretch of beautiful murals cre-
ated by 12 local artists. The subject
matter of each piece varies, but they
all come together to form a stunning
body of work that embodies the artis-
tic essence of the neighborhood.
901 N. First St., dtphx.org

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FA S H ION!

Senita Athletics
Motherhood shouldn’t
be an obstacle to exercising
in comfort. That’s the
philosophy behind Phoenix-
based Senita Athletics,
which is bringing its popular
women’s athleticwear to
mothers and mothers-to-be.
“What we’re really hoping to
accomplish is to just make
women feel great… in what
can be a very challenging
and intense journey,” CEO
Liz Pogue says. “Make
them feel as comfortable
as they possibly can when
they’re working out, [from]

IC
M U ST E S
when they’re 38 weeks
pregnant to when they’re
N O two weeks postpartum.”

Laying Down the

The Senita Mom line offers
a variety of products, from
nursing sports bras to

Hook(worm)
belly-supporting workout
bottoms. “Our mission is
really to offer incredibly
high quality products at an
affordable price point that

IF YOU’RE A MUSIC LOVER, you’ve probably seen author Ryan Clark snapping
helps to empower women
both through the products
pictures at local shows, which he posts on his blog, Keep the Greasy Side Down. When as well as the community,”
the pandemic put the scene on hold, he started Hookworm Records, which released Pogue says. Order online or
Hookworm One, a vinyl-exclusive compilation of four songs from Valley bands curated check site for local stockists.
by Clark and available on the label’s website (hookwormrecords.com). We spoke with senitaathletics.com
Clark about what else Phoenix music lovers can expect this year. – Shradha Krishnamurthy

AS A WHOLE, THE RECORD INDUSTRY ISN’T DOING VERY WELL.

WHY START A LABEL? Lux Maternity
Pants
$ 44
It started as a passion project that made me feel I was doing some good for my
community, and people needed to see Hookworm One exist to see that I could do it. I
Go With The
don’t want to lose money, but it doesn’t have to function as a viable business right off the
bat. Flow Nursing
Sports Bra
$ 37
PHOTOS COURTESY BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY; SENITA ATHLETICS

YOU RECRUITED PRODUCER BOB HOAG (UPSAHL, FAIRY BONES) TO

LAY DOWN BANDS LIKE NEW WAVERS PAPER FOXES AND TEMPE
ROCKERS THE WOODWORKS. HOW’D YOU PUT THAT TOGETHER?
When I was an English teacher, I used to tell students that enthusiasm is contagious.
You have to get people to listen and talk about the undeniable wealth of talent here. The
Woodworks have been here for 10 years. They’d never been on vinyl until they did a
Hookworm single. The entire process was more pro than they’ve done, and I think they
deserve that.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR HOOKWORM?

We have six bands recording an original song with Bob Hoag for Hookworm Two, but that
won’t start until August. We’re also releasing the seventh record from Tucson’s Birds and
Arrows this July.
– Jason Keil

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