Reaching For Wellness Weight Loss & Aesthetics

Reaching For Wellness Weight Loss & Aesthetics We understand that every person is different and that there is no single “right” way to lose weight.

Our team will work with you to develop a personalized weight-loss plan that fits your lifestyle.

01/02/2026

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristen Leister, owner of Indigo Salon Studio and president of the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. I was very impressed with how she has helped her community thrive for through her career and her dedication to helping local , , and .

This month’s issue also includes:
👔 Repurposed Shipping Container Helps Clothe Community Assistance Network Guests of the Westside Men’s Emergency Shelter – by Andrea Ratajczak, Executive Director, Lazarus Caucus, Inc.
💉 Redefining Aging: Combining HRT and GLP-1 Therapy To Elevate Health, Longevity & Quality of Life – by our Expert Contributor, Kisha Gilliard-Wise, MSN, FNP-C, RN, Founder, Reaching For Wellness Weight Loss & Aesthetics
🏀 High School Basketball Star Gavin Edwards Leads the Comets into a Promising Senior Season – Chris DeLessio, Publisher, Catonsville Neighbors - Best Version Media
🥩 Favorite Leister Family Recipe: Irma's Pork Chops – Submitted by Kristen Leister, Catonsville Resident & Owner, Indigo Salon Studio . . and More!

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Cover Photo Credit: ©2025, Chris Marcinek, CPP, AF-MDPPA, Chris Marcinek Photography, All Rights Reserved
Magazine Design: Vang
Feature Writer & Magazine Editor: M. King, M.S. (Linkedin.com/in/1RMKing)
Magazine Publisher: Chris DeLessio
Magazine Parent Company: Best Version Media
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If weight loss were just about willpower, you’d already have it.At Reaching For Wellness, we believe weight gain and poo...
12/31/2025

If weight loss were just about willpower, you’d already have it.
At Reaching For Wellness, we believe weight gain and poor metabolic health are signals, not failures.
🚦Signals that something deeper like your thyroid or insulin levels may be working against you 🚩🚩🚩
This New Year, stop guessing and start UNDERSTANDING your body.
📣 New Year Metabolic Insight Special!!!
🎁For a limited time, receive:
✔ FREE Thyroid testing AND
✔ FREE Insulin level testing with your personalized care plan focused on root causes, not quick fixes!
Why this matters❓️
-Undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction can slow metabolism
-Elevated insulin blocks fat loss and drives weight gain, especially in the belly
-Dieting alone won’t fix hormonal or metabolic imbalance
We don’t just help you lose weight.
We help you restore metabolic health so weight loss becomes a result, not a struggle.
🌿 This is healthcare that listens.
🔬 This is medicine with meaning, and Wellness done right ‼️
📅 Appointments for the Special are limited to the first 10 new clients who book by January 9th.
📍 Catonsville, MD
📞 410-404-2709


😔Men in the U.S. die nearly 7 years earlier than women.🩸If there were a simple blood test that could help prevent premat...
12/24/2025

😔Men in the U.S. die nearly 7 years earlier than women.
🩸If there were a simple blood test that could help prevent premature death—and lead to early treatment for your father, husband, or son—wouldn’t you want them to take it?
💉Serum testosterone levels are one of the most powerful, yet underutilized, biomarkers in men’s health.
⬇️Low testosterone has been strongly associated with an increased risk of:
Cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Prostate cancer
All-cause mortality
⬇️Men with low testosterone levels have a 30–40% higher risk of developing these conditions.
📣At Reaching For Wellness, we believe men deserve more than “normal” labs—they deserve vitality, longevity, and dignity. Through personalized testosterone replacement therapy, we help restore energy, strength, metabolic health, and quality of life.
💪🏾 Take action for the men in your life—and for yourself.
Schedule hormone testing today for the betterment of your health and theirs.
🎁 Gift cards available
💳 We accept HSA/FSA, CareCredit, and Afterpay
‼️Because prevention isn’t optional—it’s powerful.
📞Text or call us to schedule an appointment for testing and a consultation at 410-404-2709 📞

📣📣📣Special for current and new clients 📣📣📣 Link is in the comments if you’re unable to scan the QR code from your phone...
12/22/2025

📣📣📣Special for current and new clients 📣📣📣 Link is in the comments if you’re unable to scan the QR code from your phone 😊 Please click https://lnk.evexi.as/hfbrh to take a quick assessment on whether you are a potential candidate for our superior hormone pellet therapy.

- Reaching For Wellness LLCPlease click https://lnk.evexi.as/hfbrh to take a quick assessment on whether you are a potential candidate for our superior hormone pellet therapy.

- Reaching For Wellness LLC

12/20/2025

📣Special Offer Below👇🏾

💡THINK YOU HAVE A SLOW METABOLISM❓️❓️❓️
✨ “Your labs are normal”… but you still don’t feel normal? ✨
Let’s talk about STANDARD vs OPTIMAL THYROID RANGES 👇🏽
🧪 Standard ranges are based on population averages
⚠️ They’re designed to catch disease — not dysfunction
🌿 Optimal ranges focus on HOW YOUR BODY FUNCTIONS BEST‼️
✔️ Energy
✔️ Metabolism
✔️ Weight management
✔️ Mood & brain clarity
✔️ Hormone balance
Many people are told their thyroid labs are “normal” while still struggling with:
• Fatigue
• Weight gain or stalled weight loss
• Brain fog
• Hair thinning
• Cold intolerance
• Low motivation
👉🏽 You can be “normal” and still not be "optimal".

At Reaching For Wellness, we don’t just look at TSH — we assess:
✔️ Free T4
✔️ Free T3 (the ACTIVE hormone)
✔️ Thyroid antibodies
✔️ Symptoms + whole-body health
💡 Standard ranges tell us if you’re sick.
Optimal ranges tell us if you’re thriving.
Ready to feel better — not just “normal”?

📣📣📣 To bring in the New Year, Reaching For Wellness will include a FREE THYROID LAB PANEL with the weight loss consultation of new clients who schedule an appointment between January 2 - 9, 2026📣📣📣

💕We look forward to helping you feel great, look amazing, and live a life of vitality 💕

📞 Call/text 410-404-2709
📍405 Frederick Rd Ste 102, Catonsville, MD 21228





11/11/2025

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🌿 Hormone Optimization is Preventive Health 🌿At Reaching For Wellness, we believe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn’...
11/11/2025

🌿 Hormone Optimization is Preventive Health 🌿

At Reaching For Wellness, we believe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn’t just about easing menopause or andropause symptoms — it’s about protecting your long-term health.

✨ Here’s what the science shows:
💓 Heart Protection – Balanced estrogen and testosterone support healthy blood vessels, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity, lowering your risk of heart attack and metabolic disease.
🦴 Stronger Bones – Estrogen helps maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis and fractures.
🧠 Sharper Mind – Optimized hormones support memory, focus, and may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
🔥 Better Metabolism & Body Composition – Restoring hormonal balance helps maintain lean muscle, reduce visceral fat, and improve overall vitality.
💤 Improved Sleep, Mood & Energy – You’ll not only live longer — you’ll live better.

Recent FDA updates affirm that for most healthy individuals, the benefits of HRT far outweigh the risks when started early and managed carefully.

At Reaching For Wellness, our approach is personalized, data-driven, and rooted in the belief that prevention is the best medicine.

💚 You don’t have to watch your health decline with age — you can take it into your own hands.
Schedule your consultation today and start aging with strength, clarity, and confidence.

📍 405 Frederick Rd Ste 102
Catonsville, MD 21228

📞 410-404-2709

11/11/2025

📣 Breaking News for Women’s Health!!!

The FDA has officially removed the “black box” warning from many Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) medications used for perimenopause, menopause, and hormone optimization.

For years, that warning created fear and confusion around HRT. But new evidence shows that for most healthy women, especially those within 10 years of menopause, the benefits far outweigh the risks.

This change empowers women to have personalized, evidence-based conversations about being PROACTIVE with their health by restoring hormone balance, thus — preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease & cancers, improving energy, sleep, mood, bone health, and overall vitality.

At Reaching For Wellness, we’ve always believed in empowered, individualized hormone care — and this new FDA update supports exactly that ‼️

💞 Balanced hormones = Better health, renewed vigor & vitality, and stronger confidence. Let’s talk about what this means for you.

🎯 As my current clients know — I’m a very transparent and open person. I’ll gladly share my own experience with optimizing my hormones as part of taking my health and wellness into my own hands in a way that aligns with my how I believe healthcare should be delivered 💯

🎯 Unlike previous generations, we don't have to accept age-related decline as inevitable. Advances in hormone optimization, nutrition, and preventive care allow us to age stronger, healthier, and more vibrant than ever before! Healthcare, especially when it comes to your own, doesn't have to be REACTIVE, it can and should be PROACTIVE ‼️

📞 Book your hormone consultation today! Text or call 410-404-2709


11/06/2025

Thanks to the community support! But we're not done yet! Let's keep it going! Making our 1st run to The Maryland Food Bank in the morning! Thank you, Tierre Tates and Kermit Fowlkes! I really appreciate you guys!!!

What a fantastic beginning to our food drive, and sincere appreciation to the community for their generous donations. We...
11/04/2025

What a fantastic beginning to our food drive, and sincere appreciation to the community for their generous donations. We still have work to do. Proceeds from Reaching for Wellness have been allocated towards this cause. Feel free to stop by during business hours to contribute to feeding our community. 405 Frederick rd suite 102 Catonsville Md 21228.

11/03/2025

Wellness starts with a full plate. 🍽️
Support our Food Drive for Wellness by donating non-perishable items today!
Together, we can fight hunger and fuel hope in our community. 💛

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