Archive for November 2025
Luminate Thanksgiving: My Grandma’s Dressing—Made Inclusive for Today
By Dr. Erin Lucie Every Thanksgiving, before the table fills and the house gets loud with family, there’s one dish I always make first: my grandmother’s dressing. It’s the recipe I grew up on, the one that fed generations before me, and the one I’ve tweaked just a bit each year to make sure everyone—gluten-free,…
Read MoreMasseter Botox: Slim Your Jaw, Ease Tension, and Feel Better
If you’ve ever felt tightness in your jaw, headaches from clenching, or noticed your face looking more square or bulky over time, you may be experiencing masseter muscle tension. The masseters are the strong muscles along the jawline that help you chew, but for many people, they also become overworked from stress, grinding, or genetics.…
Read MoreWhy I Didn’t Buy a CO₂ Laser — and What We Chose Instead
By Dr. Erin Lucie, DNP, APRN, FNP-C I refused to bring another laser into the clinic until I was certain… and no just hopeful, that it would be safer, more inclusive, more comfortable, and truly worth my patients’ money, calendar, and trust. Most people don’t see this part of running a medical spa, the part…
Read MoreWhat Is Botox and How Long Does It Last?
If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities, influencers, and your most youthful-looking friends seem to age in reverse, chances are Botox has played a role. At Luminate Clinic here in Tulsa, we’ve been injecting Botox for over a decade, helping patients soften wrinkles, prevent future lines, and feel naturally refreshed (not frozen!). Today, we’re breaking down…
Read MoreThe Secret to Better Botox Results: Collagen-Building Treatments That Multiply Your Glow
Botox is incredible for softening expression lines, preventing wrinkles, and giving the skin a smooth, rested look. I’ve been injecting neuromodulators like Botox and Daxxify for over 10 years — and I love them for what they do. But here’s the real secret most people don’t know: Botox doesn’t build collagen.To get truly youthful, firm,…
Read MoreFunctional Nutrition in Tulsa: The Root-Cause Approach to Real Health & Gut Healing
Do you ever feel tired, bloated, or frustrated with your weight… even when you are “doing everything right?” If so, you are not alone. Many people in Tulsa struggle with low energy, stubborn weight, belly bloating, skin issues, or trouble sleeping, and they feel confused when quick fixes don’t work. Let’s talk about a better…
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