Ricardo M. Bonnor, M.D., has been appointed medical director of the Bariatric
Program at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. In his new role, Dr. Bonnor will
oversee growth of the program and lead the charge to attain the Bariatric
Surgery Centers of Excellence designation for the hospital.
Bonnor graduated with highest honors from The University of Texas Medical Branch
at Galveston and went on to complete his surgical residency at The University
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he underwent extensive
training in general surgery principles, including laparoscopic surgery. He then
completed his fellowship training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Duke
University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.
He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American
College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
Jason Harley, a personal trainer with Medical Fitness Pros in Katy, earned his
International Youth Conditioning Association Certification. The IYCA
certificate is the only true youth certification available to fitness
professionals. Only three known IYCA certified trainers reside in the Greater
Houston area. In order to become IYCA certified, one must go through a
background check and complete a series of tests.
“He is an asset to the programs we feature that are designed for kids. With just
a handful of personal trainers certified in the Houston area, we are lucky to
have him,
” said Jason Hodge of Medical Fitness Pros.
Passionate about keeping Katy kids fit, Harley heads up the home school fitness
program at Medical Fitness Pros. Classes of 12-15 participants are designed to
teach home-schooled children a variety of sports and games to ensure optimal
fitness and participation.
The Solana at Cinco Ranch offers the new look and feel of senior living with
Wi-Fi, wine bar, gourmet dining, art studio, heated salt water pool, personal
trainers, sports bar, game room, putting green and an on-site concierge. Set in
a blend of traditional Texan aesthetic and urban ranch architecture, the Solana
has the ambiance of a boutique hotel and amenities of a five star resort.
The $37 million community was designed to complement the surrounding Cinco Ranch
planned development and meet the new retirement expectations of a maturing
population.
The Solana at Cinco Ranch is located at 24001 Cinco Ranch Center Blvd. in Katy.
It is the first destination for luxury independent and assisted living in
Greater Houston. The 183,000-square-foot community opened in October and offers
126 independent living apartments and 32 assisted living apartments. More than
30 percent are already rented.
Designed by the international award-winning team of Three Architects of Dallas
and StudioSix5 interior design firm of Austin, the Solana was developed by
Alpharetta, Ga.,-based Formation Development Group, LLC and is managed by
Atlanta-based The Arbor Company. The Solana
’s unique design combines modern flair with a Texas twist emulating the character
of Cinco Ranch and LaCenterra.
The exterior architecture utilizes warm, classic materials of brick, native
stone, standing seam metal roofs, plaster and bronze metals within a landscape
of regional and indigenous plantings and grounds. The Solana
’s stone tower, with its signature lighting and ironwork, provides a central
beacon for Cinco Ranch.
The four- and two-story community offers 17 floor plans providing spacious and
elegant living accommodations. Independent living includes one- and two-bedroom
apartments, one-bedroom plus den and extra half bath, and two-bedroom,
two-bathroom apartments.
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