Pattie Cinelli

3 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Pattie Cinelli

A friend of mine was attending a reunion with some people who she knew would have political views that, if discussed, would upset her greatly. She debated not going, but, instead, came upon a unique way to diffuse the situation if it was spiraling downward. She brought with her a bottle of kids’ bubbles that she kept in her purse ready to be blown and guaranteed to lighten up any conversation.

2 months ago | hillrag.com | Pattie Cinelli

The trees are bare, birds are scarce, the wind goes through your layers of clothes like sand flowing through a sieve, and it’s cold. Very cold. It’s February. Why would you want to venture outside? Because surrounding yourself in nature can be an effective way to manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief even in the heart of winter. Turn off the tube, abandon social media, lock the frig and secure the liquor cabinet.

Jan 9, 2025 | hillrag.com | Pattie Cinelli

Acupuncture covered by insurance, facials specifically designed for your own skin type, treatments that use a device that combines RadioFrequency (RF) and microneedling to help tighten skin, and procedures that use your own tissue to rejuvenate your face are a few of the latest state-of-the-art treatments available on the Hill. Self-care continues to be a popular trend for 2025. It’s important because it helps improve mental health.

Dec 6, 2024 | hillrag.com | Pattie Cinelli

Almost three years ago, long-time Hill resident and massage therapist Patrick McClintock received a dreaded diagnosis. He has frontotemporal dementia. He and his spouse, Marilyn Goldberg, dove deep into research, consultations and possibilities. They found a program in Congress Heights at an Iona Senior Services location through which McClintock discovered a talent he never knew he had – making art. That discovery was in part fostered by program facilitator Nephelie Andonyadis.

Oct 8, 2024 | hillrag.com | Pattie Cinelli

How many times have you said to yourself, “I’m too tired to exercise. I’ll go to the gym tomorrow. It’s too cold (or hot) to go for a walk.” Or, “I just don’t feel like it.” You are not alone. Only 28 percent of Americans are exercising enough, said the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last year, and it’s even a lower percentage in some regions of the country. They also stated half of American adults have at least one illness that could be prevented by regular exercise.