Jewelry Creations donates to Amy’s Treat in honor of store manager
DOVER — Jewelry Creations, a local family-owned business, has made a $2,600 donation to Amy’s Treat to help provide cold cap therapy for a chemotherapy patient who might not otherwise have access to this vital, hair-preserving treatment.
The donation was made in honor of Kim Cavanaugh, store manager at Jewelry Creations and sister to store owner Kelly Glennon. Cavanaugh recently completed 12 weeks of chemotherapy and experienced firsthand the benefits of cold cap therapy. The treatment, which helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, allowed Cavanaugh to maintain a sense of dignity and normalcy throughout her cancer journey—an experience her family now hopes to extend to others.
“Losing your hair can feel like losing part of your identity,” said Glennon. “Kim approached her treatment with such strength and grace. Being able to preserve her hair made a meaningful difference for her, and we hope this donation helps someone else feel the same strength and confidence.”
Cold cap therapy is not always covered by insurance, making it inaccessible for many patients. By supporting access to this treatment, the team at Jewelry Creations hopes to raise awareness of its emotional and psychological benefits and encourage more widespread availability.
Cavanaugh, who is now passionate about cancer advocacy, emphasized how empowering it was to have access to cold cap therapy. “It wasn’t about vanity—it was about feeling like myself in a time when so much was out of my control,” said Cavanaugh. “If sharing my experience helps one more person face treatment with a little more hope, then that’s what I want to do.”
Amy’s Treat is a local nonprofit that provides solutions to the day-to-day difficulties of living with cancer and offers unexpected “treats” to renew the spirit. For more information, visit amystreat.org.
New Portsmouth spa offers a modern ritual for burnout recovery and nervous system reset
PORTSMOUTH — A modern take on the traditional bathhouse is drawing curious visitors from across New England to BANYA, a new social wellness club in Portsmouth’s West End Yards. In an era when busyness is glorified and stillness is rare, BANYA offers a much-needed counterbalance: a place to reconnect with the body, calm the mind, and foster community through centuries-old bathing rituals reimagined for today.
Drawing on global bathing traditions and modern neuroscience, BANYA specializes in social contrast therapy — inviting guests to gather and engage in cycles of heat and cold that support physical resilience and mental well-being. Guests move between large communal saunas and cold plunges in rhythm, aiding the body’s natural processes of stress release, circulation, and hormonal balance.
With mental health concerns and burnout at an all-time high, spaces like BANYA are answering a growing need. The club is part of a global trend toward nervous system-first wellness — experiences that prioritize physical recovery, presence, and genuine human connection over metrics or aesthetics.
Located at 350 US Route 1 Bypass in Portsmouth, BANYA offers walk-in day passes, packages, memberships, and private group bookings. First-timers are welcome, and staff are trained to guide guests of all experience levels.
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