In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr Kevin Jones, Medical Director for Flow Wellness LLC, to explore the evolving intersection of medicine and wellness in Central Oregon. With a background in emergency medicine and years working at St Charles, Dr Jones shares how his experience in high stress clinical settings led him toward a more proactive approach to health through his work at Flow Wellness.

Together, Adriana and Dr Jones discuss the growing role of GLP one therapies, peptides, and lifestyle interventions in supporting long term health, weight management, and overall wellbeing. The conversation moves beyond quick fixes to examine what it really means to feel better in your body and how Bend’s active outdoor culture shapes the way people approach their health, recovery, and longevity.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Bruce Becker, a nationally recognized physician and lifelong swimmer, to explore the profound physical and mental benefits of water. From rehabilitation and chronic illness to stress relief and longevity, Dr. Becker explains why aquatic movement is uniquely powerful across every stage of life.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience and his own personal journey with polio, aging, and daily swimming, Dr. Becker shares how water supports joint health, cardiovascular efficiency, brain function, and nervous system regulation. Together, Adriana and Dr. Becker reflect on Central Oregon’s pools, natural waterways, and the simple ways people can begin integrating water into their routines to feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to their bodies.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Beth Mishler, a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and founder of Tula Ayurveda, to explore the foundations of Ayurveda and what it means to live in rhythm with your body. Beth shares her personal journey into holistic health, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom reshaped her own well‑being, and why balance, not restriction, is at the heart of sustainable wellness.

Together, they unpack practical, accessible ideas around digestion, nutrition, and daily routines, including the concept of “building” versus “cleansing” foods, the importance of warm, freshly cooked meals, and how stress, sleep, and mindset all influence our health. Grounded in both tradition and real life, this conversation offers thoughtful takeaways for anyone looking to cultivate more balance, vitality, and awareness in everyday living, especially here in Central Oregon’s dry, high‑desert climate.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Marino sits down with Loren Mahaffey, a longtime yoga educator and licensed massage and bodywork therapist whose work bridges eastern and western understandings of the body. Loren shares her journey from competitive athletics and early injury into a lifelong practice of yoga, bodywork, and anatomy-based teaching, shaped by decades of study and hands‑on experience.

The conversation explores breath, posture, and movement as foundations for balance: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Loren breaks down complex ideas like the respiratory diaphragm, gravity, and the core canister in ways that are deeply accessible, emphasizing how awareness and efficiency in the body can support resilience, regulation, and overall well‑being. This episode offers a thoughtful look at how learning to inhabit the body with more ease can change how we live our lives, on and off the mat.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Alli Jorgensen, Fitness Supervisor at Bend Parks and Recreation, to explore the vital role public fitness spaces play in individual wellbeing and community health. With more than 30 years of service at Bend Parks and Recreation, Alli shares her personal journey into fitness and how movement, connection, and accessibility have shaped both her life and her work.

Together, they discuss how parks, pools, fitness classes, and youth programs support physical health, mental health, and social connection across all ages. From water exercise and strength training to inclusive programming and community driven offerings, this conversation highlights how Bend Parks and Recreation serves as a hub for belonging, longevity, and everyday movement.

This episode is a celebration of public wellness, lifelong activity, and the power of shared spaces to bring people together in meaningful ways.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Dr. Matthew Ingrassia, an internal medicine physician and owner of a private primary care practice in Bend. Dr. Ingrassia shares his journey from hospital medicine to building a patient centered practice rooted in prevention, connection, and whole person care.

Together, they explore a holistic approach to health that goes beyond prescriptions, touching on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, mindset, and the importance of social connection. Drawing from his background in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Ingrassia reflects on how understanding a patient’s story and making small, sustainable lifestyle changes can play a powerful role in preventing chronic disease and supporting long term wellbeing.

This conversation invites listeners to rethink what it means to be healthy and how simple, intentional habits can support both body and mind at every stage of life.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Blair Nicol, co‑owner of StretchLab Bend, to explore the often‑overlooked role of stretching in long‑term health, mobility, and vitality. Blair shares how bringing StretchLab to Bend was inspired by the community’s active lifestyle and a desire to offer a simple, effective way for people of all ages to keep doing what they love longer and with less pain.

Together, they discuss the benefits of one‑on‑one assisted stretching, injury prevention, recovery, and why mobility is foundational to healthy aging. From athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to older adults focused on longevity, this conversation highlights how intentional movement, consistency, and body awareness can dramatically improve quality of life.

Find StretchLab at 2838 NW Crossing Dr, Ste 110, Bend, OR 97703

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Kipp Wesslen, an adaptive athlete and instructor with Oregon Adaptive Sports, to explore how movement, access, and community can radically transform health and wellbeing. Living with a rare progressive neurological disease and multiple spinal cord injuries, Kipp shares how discovering adaptive sports later in life reshaped his relationship with his body, his mental health, and his sense of purpose.

From mountain biking and alpine skiing to coaching others on the trail, Kipp reflects on the power of adaptive sports to build confidence, foster connection, and create a more inclusive outdoor culture in Central Oregon. This conversation highlights resilience, joy in movement, and the importance of designing spaces—and communities—where everyone belongs.

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