Red Means Go
On February 2, the entire country will Go Red For Women as the American Heart Association urges women to "love your heart." Cities across the United States will display hues of red that day in order to call attention to heart disease, the number one killer of women (and men, too). In past years, landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, and Baylor University Tower have gone red. Locally, Hotel del Coronado, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the California Tower in Balboa Park have spectacularly reddened. Go Red For Women continues to gain momentum, since it is much more than a message; It is a nationwide movement. Sally Ann Zoll will chair the luncheon that day at the Del, which will, in addition to hosting a heart-healthy lunch, offer heart health educational break-out sessions, a health and fitness expo, and health screenings. Each year it is an overwhelming sight to enter the ballroom and see nothing but a sea of red, since guests wear red attire and accessories as the event signature. So, wear a red blouse, and men, don those red ties. Think red lipstick and handbags as we go red for the cause. (858/410-3833) — Darlene G. Davies

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Get Fresh At South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza recently welcomed yet another sought-after store to its list of offerings. Since 1991, Fresh has offered skin care, makeup, fragrance, hair care, body care, candles, soaps, and more, pioneering the use of ingredients such as sugar, soy, rice, and milk. Founded by husband and wife team Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, the Fresh philosophy is that every product should be as enjoyable as it is effective. Need an excuse to visit? Try their Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 for chapped, winter lips. It blends antioxidant grape seed polyphenols, vitamins A, C, and E, and waxes with real sugar to repair and protect. (714/549-7086, www.fresh.com) — Jane Shiomi

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One Stop Body Shop
Four years after opening their Carmel Valley studio, Pilates People owners David and Doreen Hall recently opened a second facility in the Torrey Hills Family Medical Center on Carmel Mountain Road. A first for San Diego, the 2,200-square-foot space also houses a full-service physical therapy clinic to complement its menu of Pilates and rehabilitation treatments. "Pilates has always been thought of as ’intelligent exercise’ because of the incredible benefits it provides," says Doreen. "At Pilates People, we bring the science of physical therapy together with the art of movement to provide our patients and clients overall body wellness." The new location features the same state-of-the-art Pilates equipment and certified staff instructors as the first studio, but also offers private physical therapy treatment rooms, a boutique, and on-site therapeutic massage and acupuncture services. Doreen adds, "It was also important for us to eliminate harsh lighting and the sterile atmosphere people are so accustomed to and provide a serene, spa-like space for treatment and workout." Physical therapy patients receive comprehensive evaluations, followed by a treatment plan that involves full patient participation and input. Therapists utilize Pilates, as well as traditional modalities such as manual therapy, massage, ultrasound, and electrical muscle stimulation. For Pilates clientele, private, semi-private, and group class options are available.
(858/847-0055, www.pilates-people.com) — Mia Stefanko