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Innovative Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Justin Raanan, continues to gain recognition for his groundbreaking solutions

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6 years ago

August 10, 2020

Dr. Justin Raanan established his holistic private practice in Beverly Hills with one goal in mind – to help as many people as possible to increase their self confidence by making it easy for them to access quality cosmetic dental care. He considers himself a preventative doctor, utilizing advance technology to catch key indicators in his patient’s mouth, prior to them becoming problems. The aesthetic dental specialist has done well for himself in a relatively short while, offering amazing solutions that have seemingly disrupted the industry, with a long-lasting impact on dental care.

“Education is the key to my Success… Offering my knowledge to my patients is what motivates my patients to change their habits and helps them achieve the best results.” Dr. Justin Raanan

From the moment you walk into this dashing Penthouse Suite, you feel right at home. His staff stem as an extension of Dr. Justin’s kindness, genuine nature, and warmth. The office is immaculately dressed with orchids from wall to wall. His practice started based on word of mouth positive experiences from his A-listed celebrity patients. Dr. Justin Rannan has continued to garner reviews from his clients and other major stakeholders in the industry. Described by many as a major opinion leader and innovator, Dr. Justin has become increasingly popular for the introduction of new techniques such as the Slit-Window Technique and solutions to the industry, with the primary goal of enhancing the experience of each patient and creating predictable results.

Dr. Justin utilizes the newest technology in the field of dentistry. In his office, he has intraoral scanners and cameras that detects cavies and help you visualize the problems or issue in your mouth. Further, he has a state-of-art in-office CT Scan Machine that takes 3D images of your face with low radiation outputs. He also has five various lasers that he utilizes in his various procedures to manage pain and expedite his patients’ healing. To place Dental Implants, he utilizes a Computer assisted surgical devices to assure that patient have less trauma and more pression during the surgery resulting in predicable results. Working with his brother, Dr. Rodney Raanan, he has incorporated Ozone therapy for treatment of patient’s tooth sensitive and oral chronic infections. Working with Dr. Justin puts your mind at ease that your are truly getting the highest finest care available.

Dr. Justin extensive training from University of California, Los Angeles, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and Harvard School of Dental Medicine permits him to provide a holistic minimal invasive approach in treating his patients. Dr. Justin Raanan has not limited his services to the elite in Beverly Hills. In addition to his private dental care office in Beverly Hills, he also provides private dental care at Cedars Sinai Towers Dental Center. With the help of Dr. Rodney Raanan, they have built a Multispecialty Dental Center to bring awareness to the Oral-Systemic causative relationship.

Rotarian, Dr. Justin Raanan, has also been involved in a couple of charitable works as he looks to bring smiles to the faces of the needy across the globe. Dr. Justin worked with Christian Medical and Dental Association Mission Trips, as one of the eight students selected to serve on an annual trip to underserved areas in Central America to provide comprehensive dental care and education. He also worked with Queens Care Foundation in East Los Angeles, providing oral health screening and oral health instructions to elementary school students in high-need areas. Other charitable organizations that have been privileged to enjoy the passion and dedication of Dr. Justin Raanan include Dental Mobile Clinic and AYUDA, both in Los Angeles.

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When Seasons Shift: Dr. Leeshe Grimes on Grief, Loneliness, and Finding Light Again

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53 mins ago

February 22, 2026

Michelle Langton

Some emotional storms arrive without warning. A sudden change in weather, a holiday approaching, or even a bright sunny day can stir feelings that don’t match the world outside. For many people, the hardest seasons are not defined by temperature; they are defined by what’s happening inside, where grief and loneliness often move quietly.

This is the emotional terrain where Dr. Leeshe Grimes has spent her career doing some of her most meaningful work. As a psychotherapist, registered play therapist, retired U.S. Army combat veteran, and founder of Elevated Minds in the DMV area, she understands how deeply seasonal shifts and unresolved grief can affect people. Her upcoming books explore this very space, guiding readers through the emotional weight that can appear during different times of the year.

What sets Dr. Grimes apart is her ability to see clearly what many people overlook. Seasonal depression, for example, is usually tied to winter months. But she often sees it appear during warm, bright seasons, the times when the world seems happiest. For someone already grieving or feeling disconnected, watching others travel, celebrate, or gather can create its own kind of heaviness. Sunshine doesn’t always lift the mood; sometimes it highlights what feels missing.

The same misunderstanding surrounds grief. Society often treats it as a short-term experience with predictable phases and a clean ending. But in her practice, Dr. Grimes sees how grief keeps evolving. It doesn’t disappear on a timeline. It weaves itself into routines, memories, and milestones. People learn to carry it differently, but they rarely leave it behind completely. And that’s not failure, it’s human.

Her approach to mental health centers on truth rather than pressure. She encourages clients to acknowledge the emotions they try to hide: sadness that lingers longer than expected, moments of joy that feel out of place, and the waves of loneliness that return even when life seems stable. Instead of pushing for quick recovery, she focuses on helping people understand how emotions shift and how to care for themselves through those changes.

Much of her insight comes from her military years, where she witnessed the emotional toll of loss, transition, and constant survival. She saw how people continued functioning while carrying pain that had nowhere to go. That experience shaped her belief that healing requires space, space to feel, to speak, and to move through emotions without judgment.

In her clinical work today at Elevated Minds, she encourages people to build small, steady habits that anchor them during difficult seasons. Journaling helps them recognize patterns and name what feels heavy. Community support breaks the cycle of isolation. Therapy creates a place where emotions don’t have to be minimized or explained away. And intentional routines, daily sunlight, mindful breaks, and calm evenings help rebuild emotional balance.

Her upcoming books expand on these ideas, offering practical guidance for navigating both grief and seasonal depression. She focuses on helping readers understand that healing is not about escaping pain. It’s about learning how to live with it in a healthier way, honoring memories, acknowledging loneliness, and still allowing room for moments of light.

What makes Dr. Leeshe Grimes a compelling voice in mental health is her ability to bring language to experiences that many struggle to explain. She reminds people that emotional seasons don’t always match the weather and that there is no single path through grief. But within those shifts, she believes there is always a way forward.

The seasons will continue to change. And with the right tools, compassion, and support, people can change with them, finding steadiness, softness, and light again, one step at a time.