Botta Medical Aesthetics & Wellness

🍁Fall is a great time to begin or resume a laser treatment series, whether you’re ready to address unwanted hair or visible spider veins.
Our client, Ralph, first began treatment for the spider veins on his nose and cheeks last fall, and we resumed his treatment this September. He graciously allowed us to record part of his session so you can see just how quick and manageable laser vein treatment can be.
We are very happy with the improvement of the veins on his face, and Ralph is happy with his progress, too!
If getting rid of unwanted hair and veins is on your list, starting a treatment series now means that by next summer, you’ll be that much more ready to show off smoother skin.

🇮🇹 Dr. Joe’s Homemade Italian Meat Sauce 🇮🇹

Around here, good food doesn’t have to be complicated…but it should be made with real ingredients, plenty of flavor, and a little love.
Today, Dr. Joe is making his homemade Italian meat sauce…the kind that simmers, fills the whole house with that amazing smell, and makes you start thinking about dinner long before it’s ready.

Here’s what goes in:
🍅 4 cans crushed Italian tomatoes
🥩 4 lbs ground beef (Dr. Joe prefers the higher-fat, 80% lean variety)
🧅 1 Vidalia onion, finely diced
🧄 Fresh chopped garlic
🍄 Finely chopped mushrooms
🥕 1 whole carrot for a touch of natural sweetness
🌿 LOTS of fresh chopped basil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌭 Sweet Italian sausage, sautéed first and then added to the sauce
Let it all come together low and slow.
And when it’s time to serve?
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano on top. Because…Italian. 🇮🇹
Real food. Real ingredients. A meal meant to be enjoyed.
From Dr. Joe’s kitchen to yours. Buon appetito!

Welcome to the Botta Bistro of Wellness. Apparently, Linda has been studying the menu!
Lower cholesterol? Reduced inflammation? Better metabolic health? More confidence? And maybe that outfit hanging in the back of your closet?
At BMAW, we know that feeling your best isn’t about changing just one number. It’s about looking at the whole person and helping you build better health in a way that fits your life.
So…What would YOU order from the Botta Bistro?

Don't forget! 🧘‍♂️ YOGA is happening right here at BMAW with our Kripalu certified instructor, Laurie. Her classes are gentle, relaxing, and welcoming for every level, and now that the word is out, they're filling up quickly. Even Dr. Joe and I join in. Come meet us, unwind, stretch, and enjoy our beautiful gallery space. Classes are every Thursday at 6 pm and just $15 per class. Or you can buy a package of 5 classes for $60. Call us at 860.428.5797 to reserve your spot.

Yo, THRIVE Tribers! Dr. Joe is back with another THRIVE food meal. 😎
Tonight’s dinner came with a little extra love.
The chicken cutlets were made by Dr. Joe’s mom, and the summertime veggies came from our friend and local business owner Craig Gates who has a habit of showing love by sharing summertime veggies.
We lightly fried the cutlets in olive oil, sautéed the veggies in butter, and Joe topped it all off with an Allagash White mixed with Polar Toasted Coconut Seltzer.
Good food, good people, and a little summertime generosity.
Cheers!

👋 Hey, THRIVE Community followers.
Dr. Joe and I found ourselves at NewYork PIZZA CO. in Danielson and we had an awesome dinner. It’s always fun to discover meals at local places that fit the bill.

Join us for our next free THRIVE seminar to learn about lasting weight loss with or without weight loss medications. Wednesday, August 26, at 5:30 pm

Take a little time for yourself this Thursday evening.
Join Laurie Sigfridson, an experienced Kripalu, certified yoga, instructor, for a gentle class, focused on relaxation, stretching, and slowing down.
Thursdays at 6 PM
Botta Medical Aesthetics & Wellness
32 South Main St., Putnam
$15 per class
Space is limited. Call the office to sign up.

Our usual Sunday dinner looked a little different tonight.
Instead of cooking at home, Joe and I enjoyed dinner together at Blackstone in Putnam. A healthy lifestyle is not about avoiding restaurants or trying to be perfect. It is about creating habits that support your health while still making room for good food, connection, and experiences you enjoy.
Balance is part of the lifestyle.