www.promedxp.com www.DesertHealthNews.com March/April 2026 Desert Health® The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 2 Lauren Del Sarto* FOUNDER/PUBLISHER An Independent Publication www.DesertHealthNews.com lauren@deserthealthnews.com • (760) 238.0245 @DesertHealthNews Distribution: Desert Health is distributed at 350+ locations throughout the Coachella Valley, including but not limited to, grocery stores, doctors’ offices, cafes and restaurants, spas, fitness centers and clubhouses. Please call for delivery to your retail location. Desert Health® is a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the Publisher is prohibited. The opinions and views expressed in these pages are those of the writer or persons interviewed and not necessarily those of Desert Health®. Desert Health® hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or inaccuracies any advertisement or editorial may contain. This publication is printed on paper sourced from sustainable forests and farms. Thank you to the Desert Health® team and all our marketing partners! Home delivery subscriptions available. Call (760) 238.0245. Get free delivery to your place of business. MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR ADVERTISERS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THEIR BUSINESSES! Trish Lounsbury DISTRIBUTION Benjamin Katz WEB MASTER benjaminkatzcreative.com Doris Steadman A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Carlotta Rinke,* MD, MBA LEAD EDITOR James Thomas DISTRIBUTION Heather McKay GRAPHIC DESIGN mkaydesign.com *Photo by Lani Garfield Lauren Del Sarto Founder/Publisher MOST RELIABLE NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AMERICA’S #1 PROMEDXP NON-EMERGENCY MEDXP TRANSPORTATION PROMEDXP (888) 769-7956 www.promedxp.com CALL/TEXT PROMEDXP® takes care of all aspects of travel booking coordination, transportation, trip monitoring, and additional services with utmost efficiency and professionalism. WHY CHOOSE US OVER UBER, LYFT AND OTHER NEMT? AtPROMEDXP®we are committed to providing safe and reliable non-emergency medical transportation services to our clients. Our team understands the unique needs and challenges that patients and their families face when it comes to transportation to medical appointments, treatments, and procedures. PROMEDXP WHO WE SERVE Available throughout USA (Includes HI, AK & PR) Licensed Medical Professionals Courtesy Call Day Before Appointment Lobby Wait (Optional) Post Surgery Stay (Optional) Available Weekends & Holidays PROMEDXP PROMEDXP Self-Pay Passengers Dialysis Clinics Hospitals & Medical Facilities Personal Injury Law Firms Veterans Assisted Living & Senior Communities Case Managers & Social Workers Airports We Match Licensed Competitor Rates Get the best service — without paying more. Punctual, Professional, and Patient-Focused! Follow Your Heart Life is a journey, and if you remain open to all the universe has planned for you, that journey can be a wild and wonderful ride. As many of you know, I am a lifetime equestrian. My passion for horses began at a very young age, and I started riding at eight. Throughout my life, I have stepped away, but am always drawn back to my very first love. For four years, I was honored to be paired with a “unicorn” named Tristan. However, in 2023, my trainer moved away, taking Tristan with her, and opening a window just large enough for the universe to present a new opportunity, and Good Vibes Sound Bath was born. Michelle Steadman and I never could have imagined the impact our floating sound bath business would have, and it has been an incredible adventure. This year, we passed Good Vibes on to gracious new owners who will take the immersive experience to the next level, allowing us both to take a breath (p.21). For me, it is time to follow my heart back to horses. This picture is one of my favorites. Greek Week freshman year of college. The items on the sorority scavenger hunt competition included a horse. I had admired this little guy not far from campus in a pasture of black cows, and saw this as an opportunity to meet him. I grabbed my chaps and ran, bravely knocking on a door answered by a priest who said, “If you can catch him, you can take him.” We galloped back and won the competition. Riding him around campus made for one of the best days of my life. My heart was so very happy. I still get that feeling every time I have the honor to connect with a horse. This Year of the Fire Horse represents freedom and passion and is expected to bring fast-paced energy and bold opportunities for growth (p.8). I encourage you to remain open to all the universe has planned for you. Listen, learn and follow your heart. It just may lead you on a wild and wonderful ride. May you find your Fire Horse ~
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