:root{
    --cobalt:#0B3EA0;
    --cobalt-deep:#08245E;
    --ink:#14151A;
    --paper:#F8F5EE;
    --paper-dim:#F1ECE0;
    --bloom:#B23A5C;
    --sand:#8B8677;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
	
	--gray: #555555;
	--bg-light: #f4f6fc;
    --radius-s:10px;
    --radius-m:18px;
    --radius-l:28px;
    --maxw:1180px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
	--body-font: 'Inter';
	--font-heading: 'Fraunces';
	--glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  section{position:relative;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .wrap{padding:0 22px;} }

  h1,h2,h3,.font-display{font-family:'Fraunces','Georgia',serif;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:.90rem;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--bloom);
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  /*.eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:22px; height:1.5px;
    background:var(--bloom);
    display:inline-block;
  }*/
  .eyebrow--on-dark{color:#E6A9B8;}
  .eyebrow--on-dark::before{background:#E6A9B8;}

  h2{
    font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.1rem);
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:-.01em;
    line-height:1.08;
    margin-top:14px;
  }
  .lede{
    font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.18rem);
    color:#3B3C42;
    max-width:640px;
    margin-top:22px;
  }
  .lede--dark{color:#C7CAD6;}

  /* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.86rem;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
    padding:15px 30px;
    border-radius:100px;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:1.5px solid transparent;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-primary{
    background:var(--cobalt);
    color:var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px -6px rgba(11,62,160,.55);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--cobalt-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(11,62,160,.6);}
  .btn-ghost{
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--ink);
    border-color:rgba(20,21,26,.28);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost-light{
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--white);
    border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  }
  .btn-ghost-light:hover{border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-bloom{
    background:var(--bloom);
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px -6px rgba(178,58,92,.55);
  }
  .btn-bloom:hover{background:#8f2c48; transform:translateY(-2px);}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    padding:18px 0;
    transition:background .4s, box-shadow .4s, padding .4s;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:rgba(248,245,238,.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(20,21,26,.08);
    padding:12px 0;
  }
  .nav{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:flex-start; flex-wrap:nowrap; gap:20px;}
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px;}
  .brand img{height:64px; width:auto;}
  .brand-text{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.5rem; letter-spacing:.01em;}
  .brand-text span{display:block; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--sand); margin-top:1px; padding-top:0.4rem; }
  .nav-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; flex-shrink:0; margin-left:auto;}
  .nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:26px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .nav-links a{
    font-size:.85rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);
    position:relative; padding:4px 0; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; width:0; height:1.5px;
    background:var(--bloom); transition:width .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-cta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .hamburger{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; z-index:200; background:none; border:none;}
  .hamburger span{width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); transition:all .3s; transform-origin:center;}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:var(--paper); z-index:150;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center;
    gap:26px; padding:40px; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{transform:translateX(0);}
  .mobile-menu a{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:2rem; font-weight:500;}
  .mobile-menu-close{
    position:absolute; top:22px; right:22px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    width:44px; height:44px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .mobile-menu-close svg{width:26px; height:26px; color:var(--ink);}

  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .nav-links{display:none;}
    .hamburger{display:flex;}
    .nav-cta .btn-primary{display:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- BACK TO TOP ---------- */
  .back-to-top{
    position:fixed; right:24px; bottom:24px; z-index:180;
    width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(11,62,160,.32);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(12px);
    transition:opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
  }
  .back-to-top.show{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0);}
  .back-to-top:hover{background:var(--cobalt-deep);}
  .back-to-top svg{width:20px; height:20px;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .back-to-top{right:16px; bottom:16px; width:44px; height:44px;}
  }

  /* ---------- ACCESS LINE (signature svg) ---------- */
  .access-line{overflow:visible;}
  .access-line path{
    fill:none;
    stroke-linecap:round;
    stroke-linejoin:round;
  }
  .draw{
    stroke-dasharray:1;
    stroke-dashoffset:1;
    transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease);
  }
  .draw.in-view{stroke-dashoffset:0;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .draw{transition:none; stroke-dashoffset:0;}
  }

  /* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.in-view{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-delay-1.in-view{transition-delay:.1s;}
  .reveal-delay-2.in-view{transition-delay:.2s;}
  .reveal-delay-3.in-view{transition-delay:.3s;}
  .reveal-delay-4.in-view{transition-delay:.4s;}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    padding:190px 0 50px;
    position:relative;
    background:
      radial-gradient(700px 500px at 88% -6%, rgba(11,62,160,.09), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(500px 420px at 6% 110%, rgba(178,58,92,.08), transparent 60%),
      var(--paper);
  }
  .hero-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
  .hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:525px;}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(3rem,7.4vw,5.6rem);
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:-.02em;
    line-height:.98;
    margin-top:18px;
    position:relative;
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .hero-underline{display:block; width:min(100%,560px); height:26px; margin-top:2px;}
  .hero .lede{margin-top:26px;}
  .pull-quote{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif;
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.65rem);
    line-height:1.4;
    color:var(--cobalt-deep);
    max-width:640px;
    margin:34px 0 40px;
    padding-left:22px;
    border-left:3px solid var(--bloom);
  }
  .hero-btns{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;}

  .cred-strip{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:8px 10px;
    padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid rgba(20,21,26,.12);
  }
  .cred-pill{
    font-size:1.20rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
    color:var(--cobalt-deep); background:rgba(11,62,160,.07);
    padding:7px 14px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .inst-line{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--sand);
    font-size:.94rem; margin-top:16px;
  }

  /* ---------- DIVIDER ---------- */
  /* ==========================================================================
   Stats Section
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section { margin-top: -30px; position: relative; z-index: 10; }
.stats-card { background-color: var(--white); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; padding: 30px; }
.stat-box { text-align: center; }
.stat-number { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.plus-sign { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cobalt-deep); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 5px; }
.stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 50px; background-color: var(--gray); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.stats-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .stat-divider { width: 80%; height: 1px; }
}

  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about{padding:60px 0;}
  .about-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.15fr; gap:70px; align-items:start; margin-top:52px;
  }
    /* ---------- PORTRAIT STAT BADGE (About section) ---------- */
  .portrait-card{
    position:relative;
  }
  .portrait-stat{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:-65px;
    right:-25px;
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:20px 28px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -16px rgba(20,21,26,.35);
    text-align:center;
    min-width:150px;
  }
  .portrait-stat-number{
    display:block;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:2.25rem;
    line-height:1;
    color:var(--cobalt-deep);
  }
  .portrait-stat-label{
    display:block;
    margin-top:6px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.90rem;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--sand);
  }

  @media (max-width:600px){
    .portrait-stat{
      bottom:-30px;
      right:-30px;
      padding:14px 20px;
      min-width:120px;
    }
    .portrait-stat-number{font-size:2rem;}
    .portrait-stat-label{font-size:.64rem;}
  }
  
  .portrait-card img {
	border-radius:var(--radius-l);
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
  }
  .about-copy p{margin-bottom:20px; font-size:1.1rem; color:#33343A; max-width:560px;}
  .callout{
    margin-top:8px; padding:26px 28px; border-left:3px solid var(--bloom);
    background:var(--paper-dim); border-radius:0 var(--radius-m) var(--radius-m) 0;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--cobalt-deep); line-height:1.5;
  }

  /* ---------- WHAT I DO ---------- */
  .pillars{padding:100px 0; background:var(--paper-dim);}
  .pillar-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:52px;}
  .pillar-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid rgba(20,21,26,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:38px 30px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  }
  .pillar-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px -20px rgba(20,21,26,.22); border-color:transparent;}
  .pillar-icon{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background:rgba(11,62,160,.08);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--cobalt); margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .pillar-icon svg{width:26px; height:26px;}
  .pillar-card h3{font-size:1.28rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .pillar-card p{color:#4A4B52; font-size:.96rem;}

  /* ---------- TIMELINE ---------- */
  .timeline-section{padding:110px 0;}
  .timeline{position:relative; margin-top:60px; padding-left:300px;}
  .timeline-svg{position:absolute; top:6px; left:235px; width:44px; height:calc(100% - 12px);}
  .timeline-item{position:relative; padding-bottom:52px;}
  .timeline-item:last-of-type{padding-bottom:0;}
  .timeline-dot{
    position:absolute; left:-35px; top:4px; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--paper); border:3px solid var(--cobalt);
  }
  .timeline-item.current .timeline-dot{background:var(--bloom); border-color:var(--bloom);}
  .timeline-years{font-size:.90rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--sand); text-transform:uppercase;}
  .timeline-item h3{font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600; margin:6px 0 4px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .timeline-item p{color:#4A4B52; font-size:1.02rem;}
  .tag-current{
    font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:var(--bloom); color:#fff; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .timeline-note{
    margin-top:12px; padding-left:64px; font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--sand); font-style:italic; font-family:'Fraunces',serif;
  }
  .timeline-main-head { margin-left: 260px; }
  .timeline-eyebrow { margin-left: 260px; }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
	  .timeline { padding-left: 64px; }
	  .timeline-svg { left: 0; }
	  .timeline-main-head { margin-left: 25px; }
      .timeline-eyebrow { margin-left: 25px; }
  }

  /* ---------- QUOTE STRIP ---------- */
  .quote-strip{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cobalt-deep), var(--cobalt));
    padding:100px 0; text-align:left; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    min-height:380px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  }
  .quote-photo{
    position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:100%; width:52%;
    object-fit:cover; object-position:45% 30%;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, #000 62%, transparent 97%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, #000 0%, #000 62%, transparent 97%);
    z-index:0;
  }
  .quote-strip .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;}
  .quote-content{max-width:600px;}
  .quote-strip p{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.8vw,1.85rem); color:#fff; line-height:1.4;
  }
  .quote-strip cite{
    display:block; margin-top:26px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-style:normal;
    font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#E6A9B8;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .quote-photo{display:none;}
    .quote-strip .wrap{justify-content:center;}
    .quote-content{max-width:600px; text-align:center;}
  }

  /* ---------- ACHIEVEMENTS ---------- */
  .achievements{padding:110px 0; background: var(--white);}
  .ach-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:52px;}
  .ach-grid > *:nth-child(4){grid-column:1 / span 1;}
  .ach-card{
    background:var(--paper-dim); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:30px 26px;
    display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .ach-icon{
    flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--cobalt);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff;
  }
  .ach-icon svg{width:22px; height:22px;}
  .ach-card h3{font-size:1.50rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .ach-card p{font-size:1.02rem; color:#4A4B52;}

  /* ---------- EVENTS ---------- */
  .events{background:var(--paper-dim); padding:110px 0 100px;}
  .events-row{
    display:flex; gap:22px; overflow-x:auto; margin-top:52px; padding:6px 0 26px 0;
    scroll-snap-type:x proximity;
    scrollbar-width:thin; scrollbar-color:rgba(11,62,160,.3) transparent;
  }
  .events-row::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
  .events-row::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:rgba(11,62,160,.3); border-radius:10px;}
  .event-card{
    flex:0 0 300px; scroll-snap-align:start;
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid rgba(20,21,26,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:30px 26px; min-height:210px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  }
  .event-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px -20px rgba(20,21,26,.18); border-color:rgba(178,58,92,.4);}
  .event-meta{font-size:.90rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sand);}
  .event-card h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:500; font-size:1.50rem; margin-top:12px; line-height:1.28; color:var(--ink);}
  .event-tag{
    align-self:flex-start; margin-top:20px; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cobalt-deep); background:rgba(11,62,160,.09); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px;
  }

  /* ---------- FOR PATIENTS ---------- */
  .patients{padding:110px 0; background: var(--white); }
  .patients-top{max-width:770px;}
  .areas{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:34px;}
  .area-pill{
    font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--cobalt-deep);
    border:1.4px solid rgba(11,62,160,.28); padding:9px 18px; border-radius:100px;
    cursor:default; transition:background .28s var(--ease), color .28s var(--ease), border-color .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), box-shadow .28s var(--ease);
  }
  .area-pill:hover{
    background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; border-color:var(--cobalt);
    transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(11,62,160,.45);
  }
  .expect-wrap{margin-top:70px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr; gap:60px; align-items:start;}
  .expect-title{font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600; max-width:280px;}
  .expect-list{position:relative; padding-left:56px;}
  .expect-svg{position:absolute; top:6px; left:0; width:36px; height:calc(100% - 12px);}
  .expect-item{position:relative; padding-bottom:42px;}
  .expect-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
  .expect-dot{
    position:absolute; left:-56px; top:2px; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--bloom);
  }
  .expect-item h3{font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .expect-item p{font-size:.94rem; color:#4A4B52;}
  .patients-cta{margin-top:56px; text-align:center;}
  
  .process-section .timeline-container {
		position: relative;
		max-width: 900px;
		margin: 50px auto 0;
	}

	.process-section .timeline-line {
		position: absolute;
		left: 50%;
		top: 0; bottom: 0;
		width: 2px;
		background-color: var(--border-color);
		transform: translateX(-50%);
	}

	.process-section .timeline-item {
		display: flex;
		justify-content: flex-end;
		padding-right: 30px;
		position: relative;
		margin-bottom: 40px;
		width: 50%;
	}

	.process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right {
		align-self: flex-end;
		justify-content: flex-start;
		padding-left: 30px;
		padding-right: 0;
		margin-left: auto;
	}

	.process-section .timeline-dot {
		position: absolute;
		right: -20px;
		top: 0;
		width: 40px;
		height: 40px;
		border-radius: 50%;
		background-color: var(--cobalt);
		color: var(--white);
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: center;
		font-weight: 700;
		font-size: 0.85rem;
		z-index: 2;
	}

	.process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right .timeline-dot {
		left: -20px;
	}

	.process-section .timeline-content {
		background: var(--bg-light);
		padding: 25px;
		border-radius: 8px;
		box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
	}

	.process-section .timeline-icon {
		font-size: 1.5rem;
		color: var(--cobalt-deep);
		margin-bottom: 10px;
	}
	
	@media(max-width: 768px) {
		.process-section .timeline-item, 
		.process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right {
			width: 100%;
			padding-left: 50px;
			padding-right: 0;
		}

		.process-section .timeline-line {
			left: 20px;
		}

		.process-section .timeline-dot, 
		.process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right .timeline-dot {
			left: 0;
		}
	}
  /* ---------- PHILOSOPHY ---------- */
  .philosophy{
    background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:140px 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .philosophy::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(600px 400px at 85% 20%, rgba(11,62,160,.28), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .philosophy-inner{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;}
  .philosophy p.body{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); line-height:1.5; color:#E9E9EE;
  }
  .philosophy blockquote{
    margin-top:48px; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.4rem); color:#E6A9B8; line-height:1.5; max-width:640px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
  }

  /* ---------- COMMUNITY ---------- */
  .community{padding:110px 0; background: var(--white);}
  .community-top{max-width:680px;}
  .tag-row{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:30px;}
  .tag-row span{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--cobalt-deep); background:var(--paper-dim);
    padding:8px 16px 8px 12px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .tag-row svg{width:15px; height:15px; flex:none; color:var(--bloom);}
  .photo-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:56px;}
  .photo-slot{
    aspect-ratio:1/1.1; border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,62,160,.08) 0 14px, rgba(11,62,160,.03) 14px 28px);
    border:1px dashed rgba(11,62,160,.3);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; text-align:center; padding:16px;
  }
  .photo-slot svg{color:var(--bloom); flex:none;}
  .photo-slot span{font-size:.72rem; color:var(--cobalt-deep); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;}
  
  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq-section{padding:110px 0; background: var(--paper);}
  .faq-section-header { max-width: 680px; }
  .faq-accordion { /*max-width: 800px;*/ margin: 40px auto 0; }
  .faq-item { border: 1px solid rgba(11, 62, 160, .3); border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; }
  .faq-question { width: 100%; padding: 18px 20px; background: none; border: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: var(--body-font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.35rem; 
				cursor: pointer;  text-align: left; color: var(--ink) !important; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ink);}
  .faq-question span { color: var(--ink) !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ink); }
 .faq-answer { padding: 0 20px; max-height:0; overflow:hidden; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--ink); transition: max-height 0.35s ease; }
 .video-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
 .video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 25px; margin-top: 40px; }
 .video-wrapper { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; }
 .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0; }
 .video-info { padding: 15px; background-color: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px; min-height: 210px; }
 .video-info h3 { min-height: 60px; }
 .full-video { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); margin-top: 40px; background: var(--bg-light); }
 .full-video p { font-size: 1.02rem; }
 .testimonial-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--bg-light); }
 .testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px; min-height:480px; }
 /*.testimonial-card { background-color: var(--paper); padding: 30px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid var(--cobalt); }*/
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
	.video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); }
	.testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); }
	.testimonial-card { min-height: 450px; }
 }
  /* ---------- CONNECT ---------- */
  .connect{padding:110px 0; background:var(--white);}
  .connect-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px; margin-top:52px;}
  .connect-card{
    background:var(--white); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-l); padding:44px 38px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(11,62,160,.14);
  }
  .connect-card h3{font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .connect-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-bottom:26px; font-size:.98rem;}
  .connect-card.light{background:var(--white); color:var(--ink); border-color:rgba(20,21,26,.08);}
  .connect-card.light p{color:#4A4B52;}

  /* ---------- CONTACT FORM ---------- */
  .contact-form{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-top:6px;}
  .contact-form .field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;}
  .contact-form label{font-size:.76rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--ink);}
  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form textarea{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink);
    background:#fff; border:1.4px solid rgba(20,21,26,.15); border-radius:12px;
    padding:12px 14px; transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
    resize:vertical;
  }
  .contact-form input:focus,
  .contact-form textarea:focus{
    outline:none; border-color:var(--cobalt); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,62,160,.14);
  }
  .contact-form textarea{min-height:96px;}
  .contact-form .btn{margin-top:4px; align-self:flex-start;}
  .contact-form .btn:disabled{opacity:.6; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none;}
  .form-status{font-size:.84rem; font-weight:600; margin-top:4px; min-height:1.2em;}
  .form-status.success{color:#1F7A4D;}
  .form-status.error{color:var(--bloom);}
  .socials{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:56px; justify-content:center;}
  .social-btn{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; border:1.4px solid rgba(20,21,26,.2);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--ink);
    transition:all .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .social-btn svg{width:19px; height:19px;}
  .social-btn:hover{background:var(--cobalt); border-color:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px);}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:70px 0 34px;}
  .footer-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:34px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
  .footer-brand img{height:65px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; padding: 2px;}
  .footer-brand-text{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600;}
  .footer-brand-text span{display:block; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:.90rem; color:#9497A6; font-weight:500; margin-top:3px;}
  .footer-links{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center;}
  .footer-social{display:flex; gap:12px;}
  .footer-social a{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:all .3s;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover{background:#fff; color:var(--ink);}
  .footer-social svg{width:16px; height:16px;}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; padding-top:26px; font-size:.95rem; color:#9497A6;}
  .developed-by { display: flex; gap: 5px; justify-content: center; width: 100%; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--paper); font-weight: 500; }
  .developed-by a { font-weight: 700; }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
    .portrait-card{max-width:90%;}
    .pillar-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .ach-grid > *:nth-child(4){grid-column:auto;}
    .expect-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px;}
    .connect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .photo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .ach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .hero{padding:150px 0 90px;}
    .hero-btns{flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;}
    .hero-btns .btn{justify-content:center;}
  }
  /* =====================================================================
     CUSTOM UPDATES — Treatment Process (horizontal/vertical) + Philosophy quotes
     ===================================================================== */

  /* ---------- TREATMENT PROCESS: horizontal on desktop ---------- */
  .process-section .timeline-container{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:22px;
    max-width:1180px;
  }
  .process-section .timeline-line{
    left:0; right:0; top:29px; bottom:auto;
    width:auto; height:2px;
    transform:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,62,160,.12), rgba(11,62,160,.35) 15%, rgba(11,62,160,.35) 85%, rgba(11,62,160,.12));
  }
  .process-section .timeline-item,
  .process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    width:auto;
    flex:1 1 0;
    margin-bottom:0;
    padding:64px 8px 0;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    align-self:auto;
    margin-left:0;
  }
  .process-section .timeline-dot,
  .process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right .timeline-dot{
    position:absolute;
    left:50%; right:auto; top:0;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:58px; height:58px;
    border:4px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(11,62,160,.55);
  }
  .process-section .timeline-content{
    text-align:center;
    width:100%;
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -14px rgba(20,21,26,.14);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:28px 22px;
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
	min-height: 200px;
  }
  .process-section .timeline-content:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -16px rgba(11,62,160,.28);
  }
  .process-section .timeline-icon{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 14px;
    width:44px; height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(11,62,160,.09);
    font-size:1.15rem;
  }
  .process-section .timeline-item h3{
    font-size:1.5rem;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .process-section .timeline-item p{
    font-size:.9rem;
  }

  /* ---------- TREATMENT PROCESS: vertical stack on mobile/tablet ---------- */
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .process-section .timeline-container{
      flex-direction:column;
      gap:36px;
      max-width:560px;
    }
    .process-section .timeline-line{
      left:29px; right:auto; top:0; bottom:0;
      width:2px; height:auto;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,62,160,.12), rgba(11,62,160,.35) 15%, rgba(11,62,160,.35) 85%, rgba(11,62,160,.12));
    }
    .process-section .timeline-item,
    .process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right{
      flex-direction:row;
      align-items:flex-start;
      text-align:left;
      width:100%;
      padding:0 0 0 74px;
      /*min-height:58px;*/
    }
    .process-section .timeline-dot,
    .process-section .timeline-item.timeline-right .timeline-dot{
      left:0;
      transform:none;
      width:58px; height:58px;
    }
    .process-section .timeline-content{
      text-align:left;
    }
    .process-section .timeline-icon{
      margin:0 0 14px;
    }
    .process-section .timeline-item h3{
      justify-content:flex-start;
      text-align:left;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- PHILOSOPHY: 3 quote cards, horizontal desktop / vertical mobile ---------- */
  .philosophy-inner{max-width:1080px;}
  .philosophy-quotes{
    margin-top:56px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:row;
    align-items:stretch;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:24px;
  }
  .quote-card{
    flex:1 1 0;
    text-align:left;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:30px 26px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .quote-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    border-color:rgba(230,169,184,.5);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .quote-mark{
    display:block;
    color:var(--bloom);
    font-size:1.3rem;
    opacity:.85;
    margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .quote-card blockquote{
    margin:0 0 18px;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.15rem); line-height:1.55; color:#E6A9B8;
  }
  .quote-card cite{
    display:block;
    font-style:normal; font-weight:600; font-size:.82rem;
    letter-spacing:.03em; color:#C7CAD6;
  }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .philosophy-quotes{
      flex-direction:column;
      gap:18px;
    }
  }
  /* ---------- NEXT STEP / REASSURANCE ---------- */
  .reassure-section{
    background:var(--bg-light);
    padding:100px 0;
  }
  .reassure-inner{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:60px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .reassure-text h2{
    margin-top:0;
	font-size:2.5rem;
  }
  .reassure-text p{
    margin-top:10px;
	font-size:1.2rem;
  }
  .reassure-sub{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:clamp(1rem,1.4vw,1.12rem);
    color:var(--sand);
    margin-top:16px;
  }
  .reassure-list{
    list-style:none;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:20px;
  }
  .reassure-list li{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:14px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:1.2rem;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .reassure-icon{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:40px; height:40px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(11,62,160,.08);
    color:var(--cobalt);
    font-size:.92rem;
  }
  .reassure-actions{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:16px;
    margin-top:36px;
  }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .reassure-inner{
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      gap:36px;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .reassure-section{padding:72px 0;}
    .reassure-actions{flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;}
    .reassure-actions .btn{justify-content:center;}
  }
  
    /* ---------- AREAS OF ONCOLOGY CONSULTATION ---------- */
  .areas-section{
    background:var(--paper-dim);
    padding:100px 0;
  }
  .areas-inner{
    text-align:left;
  }
  .areas-title{
    margin-top:14px;
    font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);
  }
  .areas-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:24px;
    margin-top:52px;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .area-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid rgba(20,21,26,.08);
    border-radius:var(--radius-m);
    padding:32px 26px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  }
  .area-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 22px 40px -20px rgba(20,21,26,.22);
    border-color:transparent;
  }
  .area-icon{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    width:54px; height:54px;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(11,62,160,.08);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--cobalt);
    font-size:1.3rem;
    transition:background .4s, color .4s;
  }
  .area-card:hover .area-icon{
    background:var(--cobalt);
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .area-card h3{
    font-size:1.5rem;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.3;
    margin:0;
  }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .areas-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .areas-section{padding:72px 0;}
    .areas-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px;}
    .area-card{padding:26px 22px;}
  }