/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────
   Elite Spine Centres · Homepage v2
   Brand colours sampled directly from the ESC logo:
     · clinical teal (spine motif)
     · warm charcoal (ELITE SPINE word-mark)
     · soft mute (CENTRES sub-mark)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root{
  --bg:           #FFFFFF;
  --surface:      #FFFFFF;
  --surface-2:    #F7F3EC;     /* warm soft cream — alt rows / quiet bands */
  --surface-3:    #ECE7DC;     /* darker cream — emphasis bands */
  --ink:          #2A2A2A;     /* warm charcoal — ELITE SPINE colour */
  --ink-2:        #555452;     /* secondary body */
  --ink-3:        #8A8782;     /* CENTRES sub-mark colour */
  --teal:         #3F8F95;     /* the spine swoosh — primary brand */
  --teal-deep:    #2A6B70;     /* hover/pressed */
  --teal-soft:    #E6F0F0;     /* faint primary tint */
  --teal-darker:  #1F4F53;     /* dark band background */
  --rule:         #E5E1D7;     /* warm hairline */
  --rule-strong:  #D5D0C2;
  --success:      #2E7D5F;

  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-out-expo:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --container: 1280px;
  --pad-x: clamp(20px, 5vw, 72px);
  --section-y: clamp(80px, 11vw, 150px);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:auto; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  font-feature-settings:"ss01" 1, "cv11" 1;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}

img{ display:block; max-width:100%; height:auto; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; background:none; border:0; padding:0; cursor:pointer; }

/* ── Typography (Newsreader display · Inter body) ── */
.display{
  font-family:'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 60;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  line-height:1.08;
  color:var(--ink);
}
h1.display{ font-size:clamp(40px, 6vw, 78px); font-weight:300; letter-spacing:-0.025em; line-height:1.04; font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72; }
h2.display{ font-size:clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 46px); font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-0.018em; line-height:1.1; font-variation-settings:"opsz" 60; }
h3.display{ font-size:clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-0.012em; line-height:1.2; font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36; }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:18px; height:1px;
  background:var(--teal);
}

.lead{
  font-size:clamp(17px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  max-width:60ch;
}
.body{ color:var(--ink-2); }
.num{ font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums lining-nums; }

/* ── Layout ── */
.container{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 var(--pad-x);
}
section{ padding:var(--section-y) 0; position:relative; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.01em;
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:background 220ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             color 220ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform 220ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-color 220ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.btn-primary{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--teal-deep); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary:active{ transform:scale(0.985); transition-duration:120ms; }
.btn-secondary{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); }
.btn-secondary:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }
.btn .arr{ font-size:16px; line-height:1; display:inline-block; transition:transform 280ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.btn:hover .arr{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV — two-tier (utility top, main nav below)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.utility{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#C9C7C2;
  font-size:12px;
  padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position:relative; z-index:51;
}
.utility-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.utility .l{ color:#7E7B76; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.14em; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; margin-right:8px; }
.utility-left{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.utility a{ color:#E0DDD5; transition:color 200ms; font-weight:500; }
.utility a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.utility-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.utility-divider{ width:1px; height:12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50;
  background:#FFFFFF;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:14px 0;
  transition:padding 280ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow 280ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav.scrolled{
  padding:10px 0;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--rule), 0 12px 36px -28px rgba(42,42,42,0.20);
}
.nav-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:32px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.brand img{ height:46px; width:auto; display:block; }
.nav.scrolled .brand img{ height:38px; }
.nav-links{
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  gap:clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  flex:1; justify-content:center;
}
.nav-links a{
  font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-2); font-weight:500;
  transition:color 200ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  position:relative; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-6px;
  height:1px; background:var(--teal); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 320ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.nav-links a:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0; }
.nav-mobile{ display:none; }

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav-links a:nth-child(5){ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:920px){
  .utility{ display:none; }
  .nav-links{ display:none; }
  .nav-mobile{ display:flex; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — asymmetric 2-photo composition
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero{
  padding-top:clamp(60px, 7vw, 110px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
  position:relative;
}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items:center;
}
.hero-eyebrow{ margin-bottom:28px; }
.hero h1{ margin:0 0 28px; max-width:14ch; }
.hero h1 .word{ display:inline-block; overflow:hidden; vertical-align:top; }
.hero h1 .word > span{ display:inline-block; transform:translateY(110%); }
.hero h1 .accent{
  color:var(--teal);
  font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  position:relative;
}
.hero h1 .accent::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0.08em;
  height:2px; background:var(--teal); opacity:0.25;
}

.hero-sub{ font-size:clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 19px); line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); max-width:52ch; margin:0 0 36px; }
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-bottom:44px; }

.hero-trust{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px 40px;
  padding-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.hero-trust-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.hero-trust-item .v{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 48;
  font-size:28px; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.018em; line-height:1;
}
.hero-trust-item .v .star{ color:var(--teal); font-style:italic; }
.hero-trust-item .l{ font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--ink-3); font-weight:600; }

.hero-media{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap:18px;
  position:relative;
}
.hero-media .main-photo{
  grid-column:1 / 2;
  grid-row:1 / 3;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
}
.hero-media .sec-photo{
  grid-column:2 / 3;
  grid-row:2 / 3;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
}
.hero-media .meta-card{
  grid-column:2 / 3;
  grid-row:1 / 2;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:2px;
  padding:24px 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.hero-media .meta-card .l{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.hero-media .meta-card .v{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-size:18px; line-height:1.3; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
}
.hero-media .meta-card .sub{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); line-height:1.5; }
.hero-media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.06);
  transition:transform 1800ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.hero.ready .hero-media img{ transform:scale(1); }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero-media{ max-width:640px; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .hero-media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-media .main-photo, .hero-media .sec-photo, .hero-media .meta-card{ grid-column:1; grid-row:auto; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   MARQUEE — horizontal photo strip (under hero)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.marquee{
  padding:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; gap:0;
  animation:marquee 50s linear infinite;
  width:max-content;
}
@keyframes marquee{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:clamp(280px, 28vw, 420px);
  height:clamp(220px, 22vw, 320px);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.marquee-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1200ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.marquee-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.marquee-item::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}
.marquee-item .cap{
  position:absolute; left:20px; bottom:18px; right:20px;
  color:#fff; font-size:13px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.04em; line-height:1.4;
  z-index:1;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST BAND
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-band{
  padding:60px 0;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.trust-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:0;
}
.trust-cell{
  padding:0 32px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
}
.trust-cell:first-child{ border-left:0; padding-left:0; }
.trust-cell .stat{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  font-size:clamp(38px, 4.2vw, 54px);
  line-height:1; letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.trust-cell .stat .suf{ font-size:0.5em; color:var(--teal); margin-left:2px; }
.trust-cell .label{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.trust-cell .sub{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); margin-top:2px; }

@media (max-width:880px){
  .trust-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap:36px 0; }
  .trust-cell{ border-left:0; padding:0; }
  .trust-cell:nth-child(2n){ padding-left:32px; border-left:1px solid var(--rule); }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROBLEM FRAMING — split, photo right
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.problem{ background:var(--bg); }
.problem-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
}
.problem h2{ margin:24px 0 0; max-width:18ch; }
.problem-body p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 20px; }
.problem-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.problem-body .pull{
  margin-top:36px; padding:28px 32px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-left:2px solid var(--teal);
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:21px; line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.012em;
}
.problem-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:2px;
  position:relative;
}
.problem-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.problem-photo .badge{
  position:absolute; left:24px; top:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  padding:10px 14px; border-radius:2px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
@media (max-width:920px){ .problem-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FCM — dark teal band, feature photo + 5 cells
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fcm{
  background:var(--teal-darker);
  color:#E9EFEF;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.fcm .eyebrow{ color:#A8D4D8; }
.fcm .eyebrow::before{ background:#A8D4D8; }
.fcm h2{ color:#F4F0E8; margin:24px 0 28px; max-width:22ch; }
.fcm-lead{ color:#B6C6C9; max-width:64ch; font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; margin:0; }

.fcm-feature{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:64px;
}
.fcm-feature-photo{
  aspect-ratio:5/4;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:2px;
}
.fcm-feature-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

.fcm-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.fcm-cell{
  padding:36px 26px 40px;
  background:var(--teal-darker);
  position:relative;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  min-height:280px;
  transition:background 320ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.fcm-cell:hover{ background:#234E51; }
.fcm-cell .num{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 14;
  font-size:13px; color:#7BB5BB;
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  font-style:italic;
}
.fcm-cell h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:21px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:#F4F0E8;
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.fcm-cell p{
  font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#9DABAD;
  margin:0;
}
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .fcm-feature{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .fcm-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .fcm-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

.fcm-cta-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:64px; padding-top:40px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.fcm-cta-row p{ margin:0; color:#B6C6C9; max-width:56ch; font-size:15px; }
.fcm-cta-row .btn-secondary{
  color:#F4F0E8; border-color:rgba(244,240,232,0.30);
}
.fcm-cta-row .btn-secondary:hover{ background:#F4F0E8; color:var(--teal-darker); border-color:#F4F0E8; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FULL-BLEED PHOTO BAND
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.bleed{
  padding:0;
  position:relative;
}
.bleed-img{
  width:100%;
  height:clamp(280px, 38vw, 520px);
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.bleed-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(42,42,42,0.55) 0%, rgba(42,42,42,0.20) 60%);
  display:flex; align-items:center;
}
.bleed-overlay .container{ width:100%; }
.bleed-quote{
  max-width:560px; color:#fff;
}
.bleed-quote .eyebrow{ color:#A8D4D8; }
.bleed-quote .eyebrow::before{ background:#A8D4D8; }
.bleed-quote h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 60;
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  color:#fff; margin:18px 0 0;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONDITIONS — grid with number prefix
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.conditions{ background:var(--bg); }
.conditions-head{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:56px;
}
.conditions-head h2{ margin:24px 0 0; max-width:16ch; }
.conditions-head .body{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.65; padding-bottom:8px; }

.conditions-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cond{
  background:var(--surface);
  padding:30px 26px 32px;
  min-height:200px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  transition:background 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  position:relative;
}
.cond:hover{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.cond .idx{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:300; font-style:italic;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:14px; color:var(--teal);
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
}
.cond h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:21px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
}
.cond p{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin:auto 0 0; }
.cond .ar{
  position:absolute; right:22px; top:26px;
  font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-3);
  opacity:0; transform:translateX(-4px);
  transition:opacity 240ms var(--ease-out-quart), transform 240ms var(--ease-out-quart), color 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.cond:hover .ar{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); color:var(--teal); }
@media (max-width:980px){ .conditions-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } .conditions-head{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .conditions-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES — photo cards
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.services-head{ margin-bottom:56px; max-width:760px; }
.services-head h2{ margin:24px 0 16px; }
.services-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:32px 24px;
}
.svc{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.svc-img{
  aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--surface);
  position:relative;
}
.svc-img img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 900ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.svc:hover .svc-img img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.svc-img .tag{
  position:absolute; left:12px; top:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:2px;
}
.svc h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 28;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1.22; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
}
.svc p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; }

@media (max-width:880px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOCTORS
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.doctors{ background:var(--bg); }
.doctors-head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.doctors-head h2{ margin:24px 0 16px; }
.doctors-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px;
}
.doc{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.doc-img{ aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px; background:var(--surface-2); position:relative; }
.doc-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 900ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.doc:hover .doc-img img{ transform:scale(1.03); }
.doc-meta{ display:flex; gap:6px 16px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:baseline; }
.doc-meta .name{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:28px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.doc-meta .creds{
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal);
  letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.doc-bio{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); max-width:48ch; }
.doc-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.doc-tags span{
  font-size:11px; padding:5px 10px;
  background:var(--teal-soft);
  color:var(--teal-deep);
  border-radius:2px; font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
}
.doc-team-note{
  margin-top:48px; padding:28px 32px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:2px;
  display:flex; gap:32px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.doc-team-note .l{ font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0; }
.doc-team-note p{ margin:0; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); flex:1; min-width:280px; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .doctors-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.testi-head{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:end;
  gap:32px; margin-bottom:48px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.testi-head h2{ margin:24px 0 0; max-width:20ch; }
.testi-rating{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:6px;
  text-align:right;
}
.testi-rating .stars{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:400;
  font-size:24px; color:var(--teal); letter-spacing:0.06em; line-height:1;
}
.testi-rating .meta{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); }
.testi-rating .meta strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }

.testi-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.quote{
  background:var(--surface);
  padding:40px 32px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px;
  min-height:380px;
}
.quote .mark{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  font-size:64px; line-height:0.6; color:var(--teal);
  height:18px; opacity:0.55;
}
.quote p{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:18px; line-height:1.5; letter-spacing:-0.005em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
  flex:1;
}
.quote-attr{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding-top:18px;
}
.quote-attr .who{ font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.quote-attr .meta{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-3); font-weight:500; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .quote{ min-height:0; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FIRST VISIT — photo per step
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.first-visit{ background:var(--bg); }
.fv-head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.fv-head h2{ margin:24px 0 16px; }
.fv-steps{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:32px 24px;
}
.fv-step{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; position:relative; }
.fv-step .photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  position:relative;
}
.fv-step .photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 900ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.fv-step:hover .photo img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.fv-step .n{
  position:absolute; left:18px; top:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:300; font-style:italic;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 20;
  font-size:14px; color:var(--teal);
  padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:2px;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
}
.fv-step h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 28;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
}
.fv-step p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:880px){
  .fv-steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .fv-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.faq-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr; gap:96px;
}
.faq-head h2{ margin:24px 0 16px; }
.faq-head .body{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); }
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.faq-item{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq-q{
  display:flex; width:100%; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start;
  padding:28px 0; gap:32px;
  text-align:left;
  transition:color 200ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.faq-q:hover{ color:var(--teal); }
.faq-q .q-text{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 30;
  font-size:21px; line-height:1.3; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:inherit;
}
.faq-q .q-icon{
  flex-shrink:0; width:24px; height:24px; position:relative; margin-top:6px;
}
.faq-q .q-icon::before, .faq-q .q-icon::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
  width:14px; height:1px; background:var(--ink);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform 320ms var(--ease-out-quart), background 200ms;
}
.faq-q .q-icon::after{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .q-icon::after{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .q-icon::before,
.faq-item.open .faq-q .q-icon::after{ background:var(--teal); }
.faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height 480ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.faq-a-inner{
  padding:0 0 28px; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--ink-2);
  max-width:64ch;
}
@media (max-width:980px){ .faq-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL CTA — bg photo with overlay
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-final{
  background:var(--teal-darker);
  color:#F4F0E8;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.cta-final::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:url('assets/images/clinic-wide-2.webp');
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:0.18; z-index:-2;
}
.cta-final::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,79,83,0.92) 0%, rgba(31,79,83,0.75) 100%);
  z-index:-1;
}
.cta-final .eyebrow{ color:#A8D4D8; }
.cta-final .eyebrow::before{ background:#A8D4D8; }
.cta-final h2{ color:#F4F0E8; margin:24px 0 24px; max-width:18ch; }
.cta-final .lead{ color:#C9DCDE; max-width:60ch; margin-bottom:48px; font-size:18px; }

.cta-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; gap:64px;
}
.cta-actions{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px;
  border-left:1px solid rgba(244,240,232,0.20);
  padding-left:48px;
}
.cta-actions .row{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.cta-actions .l{ font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#A8D4D8; }
.cta-actions .v{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:30px; line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  color:#F4F0E8;
}
.cta-actions .v a{ color:inherit; transition:color 200ms; }
.cta-actions .v a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.cta-actions .v .sub{ display:block; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:13px; color:#A8C2C5; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0; margin-top:6px; }
.cta-actions .v.address{ font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0; }
.cta-btn-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; }
.cta-final .btn-primary{ background:#F4F0E8; color:var(--teal-darker); }
.cta-final .btn-primary:hover{ background:#fff; }
.cta-final .btn-secondary{
  background:transparent; color:#F4F0E8; border-color:rgba(244,240,232,0.40);
}
.cta-final .btn-secondary:hover{ background:#F4F0E8; color:var(--teal-darker); border-color:#F4F0E8; }
@media (max-width:880px){
  .cta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .cta-actions{ border-left:0; padding-left:0; border-top:1px solid rgba(244,240,232,0.20); padding-top:32px; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer{ background:#1A1A1A; color:#9F9D98; padding:80px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:48px; margin-bottom:64px; }
.footer h4{
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#A8D4D8; margin:0 0 20px;
}
.footer a{ display:block; padding:5px 0; font-size:14px; color:#9F9D98; transition:color 200ms; }
.footer a:hover{ color:#F4F0E8; }
.footer .brand-foot img{ height:42px; width:auto; filter:brightness(0) invert(1); opacity:0.85; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-about p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; color:#7E7C77; max-width:38ch; }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top:24px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:12px; color:#6E6C68;
}
@media (max-width:880px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ON SCROLL
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity 800ms var(--ease-out-quart), transform 800ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity 700ms var(--ease-out-quart), transform 700ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.reveal-stagger.in > *{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:60ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:140ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:220ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:300ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:380ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:460ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:540ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:620ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(9){ transition-delay:700ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(10){ transition-delay:780ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(11){ transition-delay:860ms; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(12){ transition-delay:940ms; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration:0.01ms !important;
  }
  .hero h1 .word > span{ transform:none !important; }
  .reveal, .reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .marquee-track{ animation:none; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE — page hero, breadcrumb, prose body
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero{
  padding-top:clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.page-hero .crumb{
  display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.page-hero .crumb a{ color:var(--ink-3); transition:color 200ms; }
.page-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--teal); }
.page-hero .crumb .sep{ color:var(--ink-3); opacity:0.5; }
.page-hero .crumb .current{ color:var(--ink); }
.page-hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:end;
}
.page-hero h1{ margin:0 0 20px; max-width:18ch; }
.page-hero .lede{ font-size:clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 19px); line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); max-width:60ch; margin:0; }
.page-hero-meta{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  padding:24px 28px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:2px;
}
.page-hero-meta .row{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }
.page-hero-meta .l{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); }
.page-hero-meta .v{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .page-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } }

.prose{ max-width:68ch; }
.prose h2{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 48;
  font-size:clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px); line-height:1.18; letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:56px 0 18px;
}
.prose h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.prose h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 30;
  font-size:clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px); line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:40px 0 12px;
}
.prose p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.72; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 18px; }
.prose ul, .prose ol{ padding-left:22px; margin:0 0 22px; }
.prose li{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.72; color:var(--ink-2); margin-bottom:8px; }
.prose li::marker{ color:var(--teal); }
.prose a{ color:var(--teal); border-bottom:1px solid var(--teal-soft); transition:border 200ms, color 200ms; }
.prose a:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }
.prose blockquote{
  margin:32px 0; padding:24px 28px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-left:2px solid var(--teal);
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:20px; line-height:1.5; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.prose strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.prose .key-takeaways{
  margin:28px 0 36px; padding:24px 28px;
  background:var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius:2px;
}
.prose .key-takeaways h4{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-deep); margin:0 0 14px;
}
.prose .key-takeaways ul{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; }
.prose .key-takeaways li{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; }

/* Article shell — left content + right sticky sidebar */
.article{ padding:clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0; }
.article-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap:80px;
  align-items:start;
}
.article-side{ position:sticky; top:120px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.article-side .card{
  padding:24px 26px;
  background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:2px;
}
.article-side .card .l{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:10px; display:block; }
.article-side .card h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 28;
  font-size:20px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 10px;
}
.article-side .card p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 16px; }
.article-side .card .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.article-side .toc{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.article-side .toc a{
  padding:10px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-2); font-weight:500;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px;
  transition:color 200ms, padding 200ms;
}
.article-side .toc a:first-child{ border-top:0; }
.article-side .toc a:hover{ color:var(--teal); padding-left:6px; }
.article-side .toc a .num{ font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--teal); font-size:13px; }
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .article-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .article-side{ position:static; }
}

/* Related cards grid */
.related{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.related-head{ margin-bottom:40px; }
.related-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; }
.related-card{
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:2px;
  padding:28px 26px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;
  transition:transform 240ms var(--ease-out-quart), border-color 240ms;
}
.related-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:var(--rule-strong); }
.related-card .l{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); }
.related-card h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 26;
  font-size:20px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
}
.related-card p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; }
.related-card .ar{ font-size:14px; color:var(--teal); margin-top:auto; font-weight:500; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .related-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOCTOR PROFILE
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.doctor-hero{
  padding:clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.doctor-hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;
}
.doctor-hero .photo{ aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px; background:var(--surface-2); }
.doctor-hero .photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.doctor-hero .crumb{ margin-bottom:24px; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-3); }
.doctor-hero .crumb a{ color:var(--ink-3); }
.doctor-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--teal); }
.doctor-hero h1{
  margin:0 0 18px;
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  font-size:clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.doctor-hero .creds{
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal);
  letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.doctor-hero .lede{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 32px; max-width:50ch; }
.doctor-hero .stats{ display:flex; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:32px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
.doctor-hero .stats .item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }
.doctor-hero .stats .v{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.015em;
}
.doctor-hero .stats .l{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-3); }
@media (max-width:920px){
  .doctor-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:80px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-info{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.contact-row{
  padding:24px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr; gap:24px;
}
.contact-row:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.contact-row .l{ font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); padding-top:4px; }
.contact-row .v{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.55; }
.contact-row .v strong{ font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:400; font-variation-settings:"opsz" 28; font-size:22px; letter-spacing:-0.015em; display:block; margin-bottom:6px; }
.contact-row .v a{ color:var(--teal); transition:color 200ms; }
.contact-row .v a:hover{ color:var(--teal-deep); }
.contact-row .v .sub{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-3); margin-top:4px; }
.contact-map{
  aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  position:relative;
}
.contact-map iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; } .contact-map{ aspect-ratio:4/3; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:48px 32px;
}
.post-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.post-card .ph{ aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px; background:var(--surface-2); }
.post-card .ph img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 900ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.post-card:hover .ph img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.post-card .meta{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-3); }
.post-card .meta .topic{ color:var(--teal); }
.post-card .meta .dot{ width:4px; height:4px; background:var(--ink-3); border-radius:50%; }
.post-card h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 30;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0;
  transition:color 240ms;
}
.post-card:hover h3{ color:var(--teal); }
.post-card p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.post-hero{
  padding:clamp(48px, 6vw, 90px) 0 clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.post-hero .crumb{ margin-bottom:24px; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-3); }
.post-hero .crumb a{ color:var(--ink-3); }
.post-hero h1{
  font-family:'Newsreader',serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  font-size:clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px); line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-0.022em;
  color:var(--ink); max-width:22ch; margin:0 0 24px;
}
.post-hero .meta{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); }
.post-hero .meta .topic{ color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:10.5px; }
.post-hero .feature-img{ aspect-ratio:16/8; overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px; margin-top:40px; }
.post-hero .feature-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV MEGA-MENU — added 2026-06-02
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-links .has-sub{ position:relative; }
.nav-links .has-sub > a::after{
  content:""; display:inline-block;
  position:static; left:auto; right:auto; bottom:auto;
  background:transparent;
  width:7px; height:7px;
  border-right:1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-3px);
  margin-left:8px;
  transition:transform 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  opacity:0.55;
}
/* hide the underline animation on parent dropdown links — the chevron is enough */
.nav-links .has-sub > a:hover::after{ transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(0); opacity:1; }
.nav-links .has-sub:hover > a::after,
.nav-links .has-sub:focus-within > a::after{
  transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(0px);
  opacity:1;
}
.nav-sub{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background:#FFFFFF;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:3px;
  padding:18px 18px;
  min-width:240px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity 260ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform 260ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             visibility 0s linear 260ms;
  z-index:60;
  box-shadow:0 18px 56px -28px rgba(10,27,42,0.22),
             0 2px 8px -2px rgba(10,27,42,0.06);
}
/* invisible hover bridge — prevents flicker between trigger + dropdown */
.has-sub::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0;
  top:100%; height:14px;
}
.nav-links .has-sub:hover .nav-sub,
.nav-links .has-sub:focus-within .nav-sub{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  transition:opacity 260ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform 260ms var(--ease-out-quart),
             visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.nav-sub--wide{ min-width:520px; }
.nav-sub-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:2px 28px;
}
.nav-sub-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.nav-sub a{
  display:block; padding:8px 8px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:background 180ms, color 180ms, padding 180ms;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-sub a:hover{
  background:var(--teal-soft);
  color:var(--teal-deep);
  padding-left:14px;
}
.nav-sub a::after{ display:none; }  /* override .nav-links a underline */
.nav-sub a.featured{
  background:var(--teal-darker);
  color:#F4F0E8;
  font-weight:600;
  padding:12px 14px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  grid-column:1 / -1;
}
.nav-sub a.featured:hover{ background:var(--teal-deep); padding-left:18px; }
.nav-sub a.all{
  margin-top:8px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top:14px;
  color:var(--teal);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
  grid-column:1 / -1;
}
.nav-sub a.all:hover{ background:transparent; padding-left:8px; color:var(--teal-deep); }

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav-sub--wide{ min-width:420px; }
}
@media (max-width:920px){
  /* mobile: dropdowns collapse — handled by nav-links display:none rule already */
  .nav-sub{ display:none; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE HERO — lighter, less display-heavy
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero h1.display{
  font-size:clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  font-weight:300;
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 48;
  max-width:22ch;
}

/* Doctor profile hero — lighter too */
.doctor-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 48;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}

/* Blog post hero — already 300 weight, tighten size */
.post-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height:1.12;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPARISON BAND — added 2026-06-02 (CRO pass)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.compare{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.compare-head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.compare-head h2{ margin:24px 0 16px; }
.compare-table{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:3px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.compare-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  transition:background 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.compare-row:first-child{ border-top:0; }
.compare-row:hover{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.compare-row--head{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#F4F0E8;
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.compare-row--head:hover{ background:var(--ink); }
.compare-row--us{
  background:var(--teal-soft);
  border-top:2px solid var(--teal);
}
.compare-row--us:hover{ background:var(--teal-soft); }
.compare-cell{
  padding:20px 22px;
  font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
  justify-content:center;
}
.compare-cell strong{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.compare-cell .sub{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-3); }
.compare-row--us .compare-cell strong{ color:var(--teal-deep); }
.compare-row--head .compare-cell{ padding:14px 22px; color:#F4F0E8; }
.compare-row--head .compare-cell:first-child{ background:transparent; }
.yes{ color:var(--teal); font-size:18px; line-height:1; margin-right:6px; }
.no{ color:#C0354B; font-size:18px; line-height:1; margin-right:6px; font-weight:600; }
.part{ color:var(--ink-3); font-size:18px; line-height:1; margin-right:6px; }
.compare-note{
  margin-top:24px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-3); font-style:italic;
  max-width:64ch;
}

@media (max-width:880px){
  .compare-row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding:18px 0;
  }
  .compare-cell{ padding:6px 22px; }
  .compare-cell:first-child{ padding-top:18px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); margin-bottom:6px; }
  .compare-row--head{ display:none; }
  .compare-cell::before{
    content:attr(data-l) " ";
    font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--teal); display:block; margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .compare-cell:first-child::before{ display:none; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   RISK REVERSAL BAND
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.risk-reversal{
  padding:clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  background:var(--bg);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.risk-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
}
.risk-left h3{
  margin:24px 0 0;
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 60;
  font-size:clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink); max-width:18ch;
}
.risk-right p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 18px; }
.risk-right p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .risk-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   SYMPTOM RECOGNITION CHECKLIST — condition pages
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.symptom-check{
  background:var(--teal-soft);
  border-radius:3px;
  padding:32px 36px 36px;
  margin:0 0 56px;
}
.symptom-check .l{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-deep); display:block; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.symptom-check h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 20px;
}
.symptom-check ul{
  list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;
}
.symptom-check li{
  display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start;
  font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink); padding:0;
}
.symptom-check li::marker{ display:none; }
.symptom-check li::before{
  content:"";
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:18px; height:18px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius:3px;
  margin-top:2px;
  background:#fff;
}
.symptom-check .resolve{
  border-top:1px solid var(--teal);
  padding-top:20px;
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.symptom-check .resolve p{
  margin:0; flex:1; min-width:240px;
  font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink);
}
.symptom-check .resolve p strong{ color:var(--teal-deep); }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   "NOT FOR" trust block — service pages
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.not-for{
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:3px;
  padding:28px 32px;
  margin:32px 0;
}
.not-for .l{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3); display:block; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.not-for h4{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:500;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:18px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 12px;
}
.not-for p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKING FORM — contact page
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.booking-form{
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:3px;
  padding:36px 36px 32px;
  margin-top:48px;
}
.booking-form .l{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.booking-form h3{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 36;
  font-size:24px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.018em;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 8px;
}
.booking-form .form-sub{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0 0 24px; }
.bf-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.bf-row.full{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
.bf-field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.bf-field label{
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
}
.bf-field input, .bf-field select, .bf-field textarea{
  border:1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:2px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color 200ms, background 200ms;
}
.bf-field input:focus, .bf-field select:focus, .bf-field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--teal);
  background:#fff;
}
.bf-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:80px; font-family:inherit; }
.bf-submit{ margin-top:10px; }
.bf-submit .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.bf-foot{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-3); margin-top:14px; text-align:center; }
@media (max-width:520px){ .bf-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST BAND — editorial redesign (2026-06-02)
   Replaces the basic 4-cell-in-a-row trust-grid.
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-band{
  padding:clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.trust-edit{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap:clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items:start;
}
.trust-edit-intro{ position:sticky; top:120px; }
.trust-edit-intro h2{
  margin:22px 0 22px;
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 60;
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-0.022em;
  color:var(--ink); max-width:18ch;
}
.trust-edit-intro p{
  font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0 0 28px; max-width:42ch;
}
.trust-edit-cta a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
  padding-bottom:6px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--teal);
  transition:color 200ms, border-color 200ms, gap 240ms;
}
.trust-edit-cta a:hover{ color:var(--teal-deep); border-bottom-color:var(--teal-deep); gap:12px; }
.trust-edit-cta .arr{ font-size:16px; line-height:1; transition:transform 240ms var(--ease-out-quart); }
.trust-edit-cta a:hover .arr{ transform:translateX(3px); }

.trust-edit-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:0;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:3px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.trust-edit-cell{
  padding:36px 32px 38px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left:1px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;
  transition:background 280ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.trust-edit-cell:hover{ background:var(--surface-2); }
.trust-edit-cell:nth-child(1), .trust-edit-cell:nth-child(2){ border-top:0; }
.trust-edit-cell:nth-child(2n+1){ border-left:0; }

.trust-edit-cell .v{
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:300;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  font-size:clamp(34px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height:1; letter-spacing:-0.026em;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums lining-nums;
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:2px;
}
.trust-edit-cell .v .suf{ font-size:0.45em; color:var(--teal); letter-spacing:0; }
.trust-edit-cell .l{
  margin-top:12px;
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.trust-edit-cell .d{ font-size:13px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin-top:4px; }

/* feature cell — 4.9 rating gets ★★★★★ row */
.trust-edit-cell--feature .stars{
  margin-top:16px;
  font-size:18px; color:var(--teal); letter-spacing:0.06em;
}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .trust-edit{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .trust-edit-intro{ position:static; }
  .trust-edit-intro h2{ max-width:none; }
  .trust-edit-intro p{ max-width:64ch; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .trust-edit-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .trust-edit-cell{ border-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
  .trust-edit-cell:nth-child(1){ border-top:0; }
  .trust-edit-cell:nth-child(2){ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   PHOTO PLACEHOLDERS — added 2026-06-02
   Branded dashed boxes signalling where a real
   photo should land. Used on inner pages until
   the client supplies condition / service
   specific photography.
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ph-band{
  padding:0;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.ph-band .container{ padding-top:32px; padding-bottom:32px; }

.placeholder{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px dashed var(--rule-strong);
  border-radius:3px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.placeholder::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 14px, rgba(12,61,91,0.025) 14px 15px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.placeholder svg{
  width:32px; height:32px;
  stroke:var(--ink-3); opacity:0.45;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.placeholder .l{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.placeholder .ctx{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 24;
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.3; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--ink); text-align:center; max-width:30ch;
}
.placeholder .hint{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-3);
  margin-top:4px; text-align:center; max-width:36ch;
}

/* aspect variants */
.placeholder.wide{ aspect-ratio:21/9; }
.placeholder.banner{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
.placeholder.tall{ aspect-ratio:4/5; }
.placeholder.square{ aspect-ratio:1/1; }

/* full-bleed band variant (between sections) */
.ph-band-bleed{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:21/9;
  max-height:520px;
}
.ph-band-bleed.short{ aspect-ratio:21/7; max-height:380px; }

@media (max-width:768px){
  .placeholder.wide{ aspect-ratio:16/10; }
  .placeholder.banner{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE — added 2026-06-02
   Hamburger + drawer, tighter spacing, table fixes
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* tighter mobile root variables — override the desktop --section-y floor */
@media (max-width:768px){
  :root{
    --section-y: clamp(52px, 9vw, 110px);
    --pad-x: clamp(18px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  }
}

/* HAMBURGER button */
.nav-mobile{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
  width:44px; height:44px; padding:10px;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:2px; background:transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background 200ms, border-color 200ms;
}
.nav-mobile span{
  display:block; width:100%; height:1.5px;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform 320ms var(--ease-out-quart), opacity 200ms;
}
.nav-mobile:hover{ background:var(--surface-2); }
body.nav-open .nav-mobile span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
body.nav-open .nav-mobile span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
body.nav-open .nav-mobile span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* MOBILE DRAWER */
.mobile-drawer{
  position:fixed; inset:0;
  z-index:60;
  visibility:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:visibility 0s linear 360ms;
}
body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }
body.nav-open .mobile-drawer{
  visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto;
  transition:visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.mobile-drawer-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(10,27,42,0.45);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 320ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
body.nav-open .mobile-drawer-bg{ opacity:1; }
.mobile-drawer-inner{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  width:88%; max-width:380px;
  background:#FFFFFF;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transform:translateX(100%);
  transition:transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  overflow-y:auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
}
body.nav-open .mobile-drawer-inner{ transform:translateX(0); }

.mobile-drawer-top{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:18px 24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.mobile-drawer-top .brand img{ height:36px; width:auto; display:block; }
.mobile-drawer-close{
  width:40px; height:40px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:0; background:transparent; cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.mobile-drawer-close svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }

.mobile-drawer-nav{
  flex:1;
  padding:8px 24px 24px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-parent{
  display:block;
  padding:18px 0 14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family:'Newsreader', serif; font-weight:400;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 30;
  font-size:22px; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  color:var(--ink);
  transition:color 200ms;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-parent:hover{ color:var(--teal); }
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-sub{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
  padding:8px 0 12px;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-sub a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 0;
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-2);
  transition:color 200ms, padding-left 200ms;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-sub a:hover{ color:var(--teal); padding-left:6px; }
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-sub a.featured{
  background:var(--teal-darker); color:#F4F0E8;
  padding:12px 14px; margin-bottom:8px; border-radius:2px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav .m-sub a.all{
  margin-top:8px; padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  color:var(--teal); font-weight:600;
  font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.06em;
}

.mobile-drawer-cta{
  padding:24px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  background:var(--surface-2);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.mobile-drawer-cta .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.mobile-drawer-meta{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  margin-top:18px;
  text-align:center;
}
.mobile-drawer-meta a{
  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2);
  padding:6px 0;
}

/* breakpoint behaviour */
@media (max-width:920px){
  .nav-mobile{ display:flex; }
  .nav-cta-btn{ display:none; }     /* drawer holds the CTA on mobile */
  .nav-row{ gap:12px; }
}

/* COMPARE TABLE — mobile collapse + inline labels */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .compare-cell .mob-l{
    display:block;
    font-size:10px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--teal);
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .compare-row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    padding:8px 0;
  }
  .compare-cell{ padding:10px 22px; }
  .compare-cell:first-child{
    padding:18px 22px 12px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
    margin-bottom:6px;
    background:var(--surface-2);
  }
  .compare-cell:first-child .mob-l{ display:none; }
  .compare-row--head{ display:none; }
  .compare-row--us .compare-cell:first-child{ background:var(--teal-soft); }
}
.compare-cell .mob-l{ display:none; }

/* MOBILE — hero adjustments */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .hero{ padding-top:80px; padding-bottom:60px; }
  .hero h1.display{ font-size:clamp(32px, 8vw, 48px); line-height:1.06; }
  .hero-sub{ font-size:16px; }
  .hero-ctas .btn{ flex:1; justify-content:center; padding:14px 18px; font-size:13.5px; }
  .hero-media{ gap:12px; }
  .hero-media .meta-card{ padding:18px 18px; }
  .hero-media .meta-card .v{ font-size:16px; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .hero-media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-template-rows:auto; }
  .hero-media .main-photo,
  .hero-media .sec-photo,
  .hero-media .meta-card{ grid-column:1; grid-row:auto; }
  .hero-media .main-photo{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  .hero-media .sec-photo{ aspect-ratio:16/10; }
  .hero-ctas{ flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .hero-ctas .btn{ width:100%; }
  .hero-trust{ gap:20px; }
}

/* MOBILE — utility bar tightening */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .utility{ padding:8px 0; font-size:11px; }
  .utility-row{ gap:14px; }
  .utility-left, .utility-right{ gap:14px; }
  .utility .l{ display:none; }       /* drop "CLINIC / HOURS" labels on mobile */
  .utility-divider{ display:none; }
}

/* MOBILE — section padding tightening (already in :root override) */
/* MOBILE — page hero */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .page-hero{ padding-top:48px; padding-bottom:56px; }
  .page-hero h1.display{ font-size:clamp(28px, 7vw, 40px); }
  .page-hero .lede{ font-size:16px; }
  .page-hero-meta{ padding:18px 22px; }
}

/* MOBILE — trust editorial */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .trust-band{ padding:56px 0; }
  .trust-edit-intro h2{ font-size:clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 34px); }
  .trust-edit-cell{ padding:24px 22px 28px; }
  .trust-edit-cell .v{ font-size:clamp(30px, 8vw, 44px); }
}

/* MOBILE — FCM */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .fcm-feature{ gap:24px; }
  .fcm-cell{ padding:28px 22px 32px; min-height:0; }
  .fcm-cell .num{ margin-bottom:24px; }
  .fcm-cta-row{ margin-top:40px; padding-top:32px; gap:20px; }
}

/* MOBILE — conditions / services grid */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .cond{ min-height:0; padding:22px 20px 26px; }
  .cond p{ font-size:13px; }
  .conditions-head h2{ max-width:none; }
}

/* MOBILE — services photo cards */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .services-grid{ gap:24px 16px; }
  .svc-img .tag{ font-size:10px; padding:4px 8px; }
}

/* MOBILE — doctors */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .doctors-grid{ gap:40px; }
  .doc-meta .name{ font-size:24px; }
  .doc-team-note{ padding:22px 22px; gap:18px; }
}

/* MOBILE — testimonials */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .quote{ padding:32px 24px; }
  .quote p{ font-size:16.5px; }
}

/* MOBILE — first-visit */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .fv-steps{ gap:28px 16px; }
  .fv-step h3{ font-size:20px; }
}

/* MOBILE — FAQ */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .faq-q{ padding:22px 0; gap:18px; }
  .faq-q .q-text{ font-size:18px; }
  .faq-a-inner{ font-size:15px; padding-bottom:22px; }
}

/* MOBILE — final CTA */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .cta-final h2{ font-size:clamp(26px, 7vw, 38px); }
  .cta-final .lead{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:36px; }
  .cta-actions .v{ font-size:22px; }
  .cta-actions .v.address{ font-size:16px; }
  .cta-btn-row .btn{ flex:1; justify-content:center; }
}

/* MOBILE — footer */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .footer{ padding:56px 0 24px; }
  .footer-grid{ gap:32px; margin-bottom:40px; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; gap:8px; padding-top:18px; }
}

/* MOBILE — placeholders */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .placeholder.wide,
  .placeholder.banner{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
  .placeholder .ctx{ font-size:15px; padding:0 12px; }
  .placeholder .hint{ font-size:11.5px; padding:0 16px; }
  .ph-band .container{ padding-top:20px; padding-bottom:20px; }
}

/* MOBILE — comparison table padding tighter */
@media (max-width:520px){
  .compare-head h2{ font-size:clamp(22px, 6vw, 32px); }
  .compare-row--us .compare-cell:first-child{ padding:16px 18px 10px; }
  .compare-cell{ padding:8px 18px; }
  .compare-cell:first-child{ padding:16px 18px 10px; }
}

/* MOBILE — risk reversal */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .risk-reversal{ padding:48px 0; }
  .risk-left h3{ font-size:clamp(22px, 6vw, 30px); }
  .risk-right p{ font-size:15.5px; }
}

/* MOBILE — contact + booking form */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .contact-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px; padding:18px 0; }
  .contact-row .l{ padding-top:0; }
  .booking-form{ padding:24px 22px 26px; }
  .booking-form h3{ font-size:22px; }
  .bf-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }
  .bf-field input, .bf-field select, .bf-field textarea{ font-size:16px; }  /* >=16px prevents iOS zoom */
  .bf-foot{ font-size:11.5px; }
}

/* MOBILE — article body */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .article{ padding:52px 0; }
  .article-side{ position:static; }
  .prose h2{ font-size:clamp(22px, 6vw, 30px); margin-top:40px; }
  .prose h3{ font-size:clamp(18px, 5vw, 22px); margin-top:30px; }
  .prose p, .prose li{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.65; }
  .prose blockquote{ font-size:17px; padding:20px 22px; }
  .symptom-check{ padding:24px 22px 26px; }
  .symptom-check h3{ font-size:20px; }
  .symptom-check li{ font-size:14.5px; }
  .symptom-check .resolve{ gap:14px; }
  .symptom-check .resolve .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}

/* MOBILE — doctor profile hero */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .doctor-hero{ padding:48px 0 56px; }
  .doctor-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(32px, 8vw, 48px); }
  .doctor-hero .stats{ gap:22px; }
}

/* MOBILE — marquee tightening */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .marquee-item{
    width:clamp(220px, 60vw, 320px);
    height:clamp(180px, 40vw, 240px);
  }
  .marquee-item .cap{ font-size:11.5px; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:12px; }
}

/* prevent long words breaking layout */
.footer-about p, .prose p, .hero-sub, .lede, .page-hero .lede{
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
  word-wrap:break-word;
  hyphens:auto;
}

/* nested placeholder inside .fv-step .photo (first-visit cards) */
.fv-step .photo{ background:transparent; border:0; }
.fv-step .photo .placeholder{ width:100%; height:100%; aspect-ratio:auto; border-radius:2px; }
.fv-step .photo .n{ z-index:2; }