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Our Functional Medicine doctor reviews lab work for my husband and me twice a year, keeping us on track and recommending lifestyle shifts to keep us vibrant and healthy. She recommended that we incorporate beets into our diet. We chose to make it easy by adding beets to our salads regularly. That simple change has led to gold stars from doc and a happy dance from me. I’m motivated by positive reinforcement, maybe I’ll try some beet powder in my morning shakes!
“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for hezart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist in Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats [page 22].
Author April Thompson shares that the stems and leaves of beets are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron, and calcium. I’ve sautéed the leaves with a little olive oil and garlic, they are delicious and cooking them has the added benefit of nothing going to waste. Check out our yummy beet recipes [page 24] and try some beet linguine, hummus or easy to make chips.
Our feature article this month focuses on creating a healthy and resilient home in Sustainable Sanctuaries [page 18]. Find out why less is more in tooth repair in Conservative Dentistry [page 26]. Discover nine Halloween safety tips for pets in A Happy Halloween for Pets [page 28]. And be sure and visit my-NA.com to enjoy our online exclusives. Learn how to lessen electromagnetic exposure and the ways that dancing boosts our health and happiness. You’ll also find how concrete jungles can become natural playgrounds. I hope you find inspiration in this issue to nourish your body and earn you healthy gold stars!
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gentle healing modalities of Network Spinal chiropractic and Reiki energy healing, Kumari Mullin and Dr. Suzanne McBride created the EmBODYment playshop which will be offered on Saturdays, October 8 and December 3. “It’s the perfect recipe for deep relaxation and subtle body integration so you can live more freely in your body, and more fully from your Soul,” says Mullin.
A recent participant shares: “Kumari and Suzanne together were incredible! Their presence created such a sacred and safe space. A year of back pain was drastically reduced; I have better energy and feel lighter: more like myself.”
According to Mullin the combination is profoundly effective. “Embodied spirituality regards the body as the home of the Divine Human, a source of spiritual insight and pivotal for enduring spiritual transformation. The relationship with your body is one you cannot leave out if you want to align deeply with your soul purpose,” says Mullin.
“Past traumas leave a restrictive imprint on the nervous system, blocking your life force and healing mechanisms,” explains Dr. McBride. “Many live their whole lives disconnected from their bodies, missing out on its innate healing intelligence.”
Through chanting, meditation, sound healing, somatic awareness, and hands-on Network Spinal and Reiki healing, playshop participants easily release restrictive patterns that cause discomfort, creating more spaciousness and flow so they can ultimately integrate and “emBODY their Soul-full Self.” For more information and to register, visit DivineHumanInstitute.com/embodyment. See ad, page 34.
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Pamela Faiello, owner of Creative Energy, is proud to announce they are celebrating 27 years in business this month.
“I am honored and grateful for all of our loyal customers who have supported us through the years,” says Faiello. “We continue to offer our Enchanted Gifts for the Mind, Body and Soul to our wonderful community and are forever grateful for their patronage. I personally gift peace, love and the brightest of blessings to all.”
Creative Energy has a wide variety of gifts from around the world including incense, candles with intentions, and aromatherapy oils that enhance healing, intentions, and celebrations. They also offer a large selection of crystals and gemstones, jewelry, spiritual books, oracle and Tarot cards, Tibetan singing bowls and bells, as well as crystal bowls, and many other divination tools to assist you on your spiritual journey.
Mention Natural Awakenings to get a free gift at checkout during October. Creative Energy is located at 780 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne. For more information, call 321-952-6789 or visit Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL. See ad, page 21.
The team at The DRIPBaR in Melbourne is excited to celebrate their first anniversary on Wednesday, October 12. The DRIPBaR focuses on helping people obtain their best cellular health using vitamin therapies. “Through advances in cellular and biological science, we help our clients fight the consequences of chronic illness, address the effects of aging, and achieve balanced wellness,” says the owner, Hollie Gilbert.
All Day Specials on October 12th include: BOGO on IV Lifestyle drips and 50% off all IM Shots. Package Specials for future use include: 50% off a package of five (5) IM shots, 50% off a package of Boosters, and $299 for a package of 20 sessions of red-light therapy or infrared Halo sauna. In addition, the first 12 clients that day will receive a free B12 shot. Champagne and mimosas will be included all day with services.
Throughout the whole month of October, they are offering 5 complimentary Red Light or Sauna Sessions when joining their Membership Program.
For more information, call 321-465-7986 or visit TheDRIPBaR. com. THE DRIPBaR is located in Pineda Landings at 6375 N Wickham Road, Ste 101, Melbourne. See ad, page 15.
Rozana Sharma, DC, has joined forces with the Better Health and Wellness Center in Melbourne. “I am excited to be back in Melbourne providing the community with expanded services,” says Dr. Sharma. “Combining my physical therapies with the holistic medicine of the practice has been synergistic.” Their line of supplements, Bioactive Nutritional, are clinically formulated and available only through doctors.
At the Better Health and Wellness Center, Dr. Sharma will be utilizing thermography, bioenergetic screening with traditional forms of diagnostic testing and imaging to create health plans for her patients. The health plan will include therapy options as needed to achieve and maintain optimal health, including chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, nutraceuticals, photoceutical cryotherapy, detoxification, postural fitness programs, infrared therapy, and lymphatic drainage.
“I look forward to reconnecting with my patients from the past and assisting new patients,” says Dr. Sharma. “My purpose is to be the healthcare manager in my patient’s lives. Helping them determine the best way to blend traditional and alternative healthcare to live their best life.”
Better Health & Wellness Center is located at 1803 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne. For more information, call 321-259-8250 or visit bhawc.com.
Candice Klein Gordon is pleased to announce she has returned to Melbourne to continue her massage and colon hydrotherapy practice. She is looking forward to seeing her current clients and is eager to meet and work with any and all who desire to be empowered to live a healthy lifestyle.
“Since beginning my own colon health program in 1987, colon health has gained more popularity as it has been linked to more energy, decreased gas and bloating, increased immunity, and newest research indicates colon health is related to brain health and cognition,” says Klein Gordon. “It’s imperative to recognize that 80% of the immune system is rooted in the intestines. Diet management and colon health are behaviors that we each have the power to modify and improve so that our body has the best fighting chance for optimal health.”
Candice Klein Gordon has owned and operated Health Connections: Massage & Colon Hydrotherapy since 1988 located at 320 4th Ave, Indialantic. All personalized treatments are by appointment on Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and appointments call 321-480-8654. (MA8163, MM4010)
Aquarian Dreams is hosting New World Wellness 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Program starting October 28. It will be led by Nicole GeorgiCostello, MS, LMHC, ERYT and Craig Costello, BS, ERYT.
The course is for all of those interested in growing their knowledge and deepening their practice of yoga, as well as, for all of those that desire to begin teaching these transformational practices of yoga at a 200-hr level. All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome.
Graduating students will gain a strong foundational understanding of yoga through a combination of teaching methodology and experiential training in several areas. They include: techniques, training, and practice in areas of asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and the chakra system; yogic anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics; yoga humanities, history, philosophy, and ethics; and teaching methods for students to professionally instruct yoga at a 200-hour level of teaching based on requirements of Yoga Alliance.
Register online at AquarianDreams.com/special-events. For more information or to schedule a meet and greet consultation, text or call Nicole Costello at 407-847-8792. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com. See ad, page 3.
Marly Jones is honored to be able to offer neurofeedback technology to the community. Her personal experience with Lyme disease compounded by grief after the loss of her father was the catalyst for purchasing her NeurOptimal technology.
Neurofeedback helps break up persistent patterns by mirroring them back so that the brain can selfcorrect and improve resilience and adaptability. Brain training helps support the brain and central nervous system to recover from anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, addiction, insomnia, migraines, chronic pain, mental disorders, and many other challenges.
“I had a personal transformation physically, mentally, emotionally and relationally,” shares Jones. “Aside from it helping with fatigue, chronic systemic pain, and anxiety/ depression, I have experienced a radical change in my interpersonal relationships. My stress response is now calm, and my brain is regulated. I see and process things with an entirely new perspective.”
Harmony Neurofeedback clinic offers NeurOptimal training and a rental program for families to train at home. As Florida’s first NeurOptimal Associate, Jones can assist doctors, therapists or practitioners who would like to add neurofeedback to their wellness practice.
Jones hosts a private Facebook group where the “Neurofeedback and Neurotraining Tribe” can share information and experiences. The launch of her Brain Health & Wellness podcast is coming soon.
Harmony Neurofeedback is located at 1300 Pinetree Dr., Ste 9, Indian Harbour Beach. For more information, call 321-405-2795, join the Facebook group or visit HarmonyNeurofeedback.com.
A visit to Little Sea Spa and Apothecary is a unique experience. It is operated by two women who are both dedicated to using natural materials and nontoxic substances in a seaside location that offers extra health benefits.
Little Sea’s unique offerings are plentiful. From naturally scented skincare bars, curated on premises the old-fashioned way, using only high-quality fairtrade ingredients, to their hand-hewn wood artisan bread bowl candles—wax hand poured into one-ofa-kind wood vessels that are refillable, perfect as a forever keepsake.
Tucked away in the back is a small intimate healing spa for those seeking a pure organic uplifting experience. “Rest while you’re painted with the essence of herbs and botanicals and the sweetness of flowers, breath in equally harmonized pink Himalayan and sea salts. Crystals and sound healing are used to release and move energy,” says co-owner Cathleen Snow. “Our Little Sea Spa embodies natural aesthetic practices and therapies that will transform your skin and your psyche by working with your body’s ability to regenerate itself.”
Little Sea Spa and Apothecary is excited to announce its Open House on Friday October 7 from 5-8 p.m. Stop by their seaside space, enjoy some Little Sea Tea & Tapas and experience the special space. 115 S Miramar Ave, (A1A), Indialantic. For more information, call 321-848-1087. See ad, page 8.
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Herbs & Owls is pleased to announce they are now offering Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy. “Just as plants and flower essences offer physical and vibrational healing properties, so too does sound,” says owner and Clinical Herbalist, Gina Kearney RH (AHG).
During a session, the recipient lies on a vibroacoustic bed and wears headphones. The synchronized sound and low-frequency sine waves produce a deep state of relaxation that is both heard and felt directly in the body.
“Our bodies are approximately 70% water; water holds information and vibrates at various frequencies; these frequencies can be those of harmony or disharmony,” says Kearney. “We expose our bodies to a new way of vibrating through Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy. Over time your body will begin to recognize and change its previous vibrations to match the new.”
The advantages of regular sound therapy sessions include stress reduction, improved sleep, pain reduction, lower blood pressure, reduced migraines, and an overall enhanced sense of joy and well-being.
During November, in gratitude for their service, Herbs & Owls is offering a $25, 30-minute sound therapy session (reg. $55), to all first responders, police, firemen, and nurses for their first session.
For more information or to book a session, visit HerbsandOwls.com and click the sound therapy tab or call 561768-9005. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter.
nity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach will be hosting an inspiring concert and all-day retreat focused on mindfulness and meditation on Saturday, October 22. “Singer/songwriter Daniel Nahmod is one of the most successful and admired independent artists in the United States today,” says Rev. Clive deLaporte. “He is best known for his passionate, stirring live performances before both interfaith and secular audiences from his award-winning catalog of powerful, insightful, and inspirational pop songs.”
Day time events will include Qigong Meditation and Motion, Soma-Zen Breath Work, Sacred Healing Meditation, Twelve Powers Master Class, Beyond Me to We, and a Labyrinth Walking Meditation. “This retreat is a great place to rediscover the practice of meditation and mindfulness leading to greater peace, power and prosperity in your life,” says Rev. deLaporte. Attendance can be for all, some, or one of the day’s events.
Find detailed retreat information including contributors, activity schedule, tickets, and meal reservations at Retreat2022USCVB.eventbrite.com. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach is located at 950 43rd Ave, Vero Beach. UnityofVero.org. 772-562-1133. See ad, page 17
Authors Dr. Dave and Mary DiSano will present Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists at The Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair in Port St. Lucie on October 15-16. The seminar is based on their book, Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life which describes Mary DiSano’s healing journey through the medical, new age and metaphysical worlds.
The authors discuss non-traditional causes to physical and mental illness. “We share Mary’s truelife story of living through the entity possession that caused her physical and mental illness,” says Dr. DiSano. He connects science, metaphysics, and spirituality to explain her experience. “Our research proves the existence of near-death experiences (NDE), out-of-body experiences (OBE), reincarnation, the spirit dimension, energy healing, and its influence on our mental and physical health,” explains Dr. DiSano.
The DiSanos have been featured speakers at holistic expos nationally and have appeared on TV and national radio shows. Mary DiSano is an Energy Healer and motivational speaker. Dave DiSano, Ph.D., is a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist, and author of Holistic Mental Health-Revised that compares alternative therapies to traditional medications for mental disorders.
For more information, visit DivinelyTouched.com. Spirit Fest will be held at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center. Visit the DiSano’s booth to purchase the book and experience a mini-Reconnective Energy Healing.
Tess the Treasure Coast Medium is pleased to offer a Past Life Group Regression on Tuesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. at the Elliot Museum in Stuart.
“Have you ever wondered why you’re so drawn to a specific place or particular time in history? Met someone you feel like you’ve known forever? Perhaps even faint impressions or wisps of past times appear in your dreams or meditations? These may be clues to a previous incarnation,” explains Tetrault.
Past life Regression allows a direct route to subconscious memories from previous incarnations that still hold influence in our current life today. The Regression Method is a modality in self-discovery, often explaining fears, phobias, character traits, personal preferences, and talents. “Past Life Regression can assist us in becoming clear about who we are, understanding karmic relationships and releasing old influences that have extended from another lifetime into this one,” says Tetrault.
Tess Tetrault, Psychic Medium, was trained by Dr. Brian Weiss, MD. She will facilitate a group regression consisting of a guided hypnosis through two past lives. Soul groups, soul mates, and soul patterns will also be discussed.
Cost: $45. For more information or to register, call Deena Rahill at 786-488-7782, email DeenaRahill@gmail.com or visit bit.ly/3UhJYlx. Elliot Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., on Hutchinson Island in Stuart. TreasureCoastMedium.com.
Dean Wellness Institute offers the PDO Thread Lift. This non-surgical facelift uses a minimally invasive technique to correct facial drooping by instantly lifting and tightening loose skin around the face and neck. “It is especially effective for patients who have mild to moderate jowling of the lower third of the face and those who want to improve fine wrinkles, specifically on both side of the cheeks,” says Melissa Dean, MD, who performs the procedure for her patients.
The PDO Thread Lift technique uses polydioxanone (PDO) suture material that resorbs over two months and has been used for years for suturing deep dermal layers in general surgery. Once inserted, the threads anchor the skin and smooth fines lines and wrinkles, rebuild collagen, and lift the skin upwards. They work by provoking the body’s healing response and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to treated areas. “Collagen helps support “growth factors” that greatly influences the condition of our skin. In addition to being used for wound healing, collagen helps to keep our skin strong, voluminous and supple,” says Dr. Dean.
Most people can’t feel their threads once the skin has healed around them and can return to work immediately.
For more information, call 772-567-1500 or visit DeanWellnessInstitute.com. Dean Wellness Institute, 1345 36th Street, Suite B, Vero Beach. See ad, back cover.
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The Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the MidFlorida Event Center. There will be 70 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to Port St. Lucie!” says producer Mary Ellen Popyk. “We had such great response last year. This year we have more workshops, special guests from around the country, and amazing vendors with crystals, jewelry, holistic health specialties, natural products, and much more. There are also speakers all day, both days included with daily admission.”
The entrance fee is $12 each day or $20 for the weekend. Discounted admission is available on their website, click Spirit Fest Port St. Lucie in the menu. Children 12 and under attend free.
Visit SanctuaryFL.com for more details. For questions, call 321-313-2543. MidFlorida Event Center is located at 9221 SE Event Center Place in Port St. Lucie. See ad, page 37.
Spark of Divine is hosting a Psychic Fair on October 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be psychic mediums, tarot, oracle, and runes readers, as well as, astrology and numerology, Shaman Healings, energy healings, spirit art and more.
“Have a reading, healing or just come shop at our beautiful metaphysical store filled with an array of crystals, sages, incense, tarot and oracle, and many other unique gifts,” say owner, Christine Dimas. “Join us for an inspirational, fun-filled day!”
Spark of Divine is located at 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-257-6499 or visit SparkofDivine.com.
Alita Sikora, MD, is featuring her PRP procedure for hair growth and skin rejuvenation during the month of October.
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets). These platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are essential to the healing. PRP is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood. This concentration of platelets (5 to 10 times richer) can stimulate hair growth and rejuvenate aging skin. To obtain the patient’s PRP, blood is drawn and spun in their EmCyte machine.
Hair loss occurs when the scalp stops receiving the chemical signals that tell it to grow new hair from existing follicles. This causes them to shrink and eventually close, preventing new hair from growing out of them. The growth factors in the concentrated plasma stimulate inactive hair follicles to become active ones. Hence, jump-starting the growth process and fighting baldness.
Dr. Sikora also uses PRP to rejuvenate skin and improve overall texture by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, and scarring. “Essentially, your body creates healthier connective tissue,” say Dr. Sikora. “The surface of your skin gains elasticity and tone, dialing back the effects of aging.”
Dr. Sikora is offering $150 off PRP face or hair procedures. Sikora Integrative Medicine, 1255 37th St, Ste B, Vero Beach. 772-228-6882. SikoraMedical.com.
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A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur marathoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.
Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounces had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.
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Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, low-power, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water. As published in the journal Chemical Engineering, a research team led by Professor Ali Miserez, of the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, and visiting Professor Raffaele Mezzenga, from the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, discovered that proteins derived from the byproducts of peanut or sunflower oil production can effectively attract heavy metal ions. They demonstrated that the process of attraction called adsorption is able to purify contaminated water to a degree that meets international drinking standards.
Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent a large group of water pollutants that can accumulate in the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases. Current technologies to remove them are energy-intensive, requiring power to operate, or are highly selective in what they filter. Our proteinbased membranes are ... viable for use throughout the world, and especially in less-developed countries.” They are exploring commercial applications with the water filtration company BluAct.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species numbers 147,517 species, including 41,459 that are threatened with extinction. The latest update adds the migratory monarch butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). In the past decade, the native population has shrunk by between 22 percent and 72 percent during winter migrations from Mexico and California to summer breeding grounds throughout the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation for agriculture and urban development. Pesticides and herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, and temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies.
Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reducing pesticide and protecting the overwintering sites. IUCN Director General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed, protected and conserved areas alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn, conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”
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Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.
They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ideal air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.
They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, ammonia and formaldehyde, which are commonly found in furniture
adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.
They humidify the indoor environment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmosphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.
They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotionally helpful.
They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.
Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are perfectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.
Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant killers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.
Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.
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underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.
A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.
Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she
explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’ s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”
The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”
Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”
Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an
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existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”
According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”
As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are lowflow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.
“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”
With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol
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“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”
According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”
When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are offgassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”
“There’s good, better and best quality furniture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”
Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, longlasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from
allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”
Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”
“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”
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Versatile,nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-togrow, multi-season vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thin-sliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.
“Beets have been a staple ingredient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The quintessential vegetarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.
“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen. “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”
Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, author of the food
blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.
Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quickpickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy superfood boost,” she says. Her go-to applications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.
Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.
If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.
Like spinach, chard and other vegetables in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.
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2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves
¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold
1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)
2 large garlic cloves
¾ tsp sea salt
10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine
2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves
Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled aluminum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.
In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain anything that it may be splattered onto.)
Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if desired. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cooking technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boiling water, cover with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)
While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.
Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired, and serve.
Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.
Photo courtesy of Michelle Demuth-Bibb
2 roasted beets, small 1 15-oz can chickpeas
1 large lemon, zested
½ large lemon, juiced
1 pinch salt and black pepper
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Peel and dice beets into cubes and roast in the oven at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, place them in blender or food processor and blend until only small bits remain. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water. This dish will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe by The Chef’s Garden
1 Tbsp sea salt
¼ tsp smoked paprika
4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil
Aluminum foil
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, 18-by13-by-1-inch baking pans with aluminum foil. Combine sea salt and paprika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.
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by Linda Sechrist
Whetherdentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that precedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.
Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screening. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conservative dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.
Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing electrical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by stress or certain movements.
Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can manifest in numerous ways, and suggests that the patient read Grube’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.
Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person. “Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those who have existing allergies, because
A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves various types of direct and indirect restorations of the individual teeth.
their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their condition,” she says.
Conservative dentistry involves removing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restorative process.
By conserving natural enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught biological, biomimetic or conservative
Dental practices that utilize mercuryfree and mercury-safe dentistry, the impact of dental conditions, devices and treatments on oral and systemic health, including the biocompatibility of dental materials and techniques.
dentistry, and they didn’t have the superior materials that we have today,” says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continuing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that traditional approaches require unnecessary removal of tooth structure and fail to replicate the properties of natural teeth, leading to major complications including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a person’s health.”
A type of tooth-conserving dentistry, treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion; eliminates cutting teeth down for crowns and destructive root canal treatment.
According to studies reported in Science Direct, which offers the latest peer-reviewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challenges of the oral environment.
Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materials, efficiently preserves this natural tooth structure, particularly when combined with early detection.
Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.
Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s important to take precautions to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1. Here are some potential hazards to avoid.
CHOCOLATE: All chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs, and the darker it is,
the more toxic. It contains a caffeine-like stimulant that when ingested by a pet, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, racing pulse and seizures. Make sure all family members and guests, including children, understand the importance of keeping chocolate away from the dog or cat.
SUGAR-FREE GOODIES CONTAINING XYLITOL: This is a popular sugar substitute added to an increasing number of consumer products, including sugarfree candy, gum, mints and baked goods. A small amount of xylitol can cause a rapid and dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs, as well as acute liver failure. Xylitol’s effect on cats is unknown, but keep it far away from the kitties, as well.
RAISINS AND TRAIL MIX: Instead of candy, some well-meaning people hand out tiny boxes of raisins or small bags of trail mix containing raisins and/ or chocolate candy such as M&Ms. Unfortunately, raisins are toxic to dogs and
cats, and can cause kidney failure even in very small amounts. Chocolate-covered raisins pose a double-barrelled risk.
CANDY WRAPPERS: Halloween candy isn’t the only health threat for dogs and cats. Empty candy wrappers smell like what was in them, enticing a pet. The ingestion of foil and cellophane wrappers can cause a life-threatening bowel obstruction. It’s very important to stress to children, in particular, the need to keep all candy wrappers out of the reach of pets.
CANDLES AND GLOW STICKS: Candles, including the small ones inside Jack-o’-lanterns, are fire hazards. Make sure they are well beyond a pet’s reach, so that a kitty doesn’t wander across a table or shelf decorated with lit candles or a dog doesn’t get too frisky with a carved pumpkin with a candle inside. Glow sticks and jewelry have become very popular, and pets (especially cats) have been known to chew on them. The substance that creates the glow is phenol, which can leak out and burn a pet’s fur and tongue. Choking on small pieces is another hazard.
SCARY HUMAN COSTUMES: Some pets can become very fearful or aggressive at the sight of certain Halloween costumes, including those that may resemble a dog or
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cat. In such instances, take precautions to keep both a pet and trick-or-treaters safe.
ELABORATE PET COSTUMES: Even if a pet isn’t costume-averse (many dogs and most cats are), make sure whatever is put on her is lightweight to avoid overheating, doesn’t confine or restrain their movement in any way and is free of any adornments they might be tempted to chew off and swallow. If they are frightened or annoyed by the puppy princess gown or the Grumpy Cat mask, be a pal and don’t force the issue. Let them enjoy the holiday, too.
TRICK-OR-TREATERS AND OTHER VISITORS: If lots of costumed kids or adults show up at the house on Halloween, be aware that a constantly ringing doorbell, knocks and strangers at the door and a general mood of excitement can create an overstimulating environment for a pet. Some pets become anxious, fearful and aggressive when their normally quiet, predictable evening is anything but. If a pet tends to find commotion at the front door or visitors stressful, it’s best to secure them in a quiet, safe spot before the action starts.
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OPEN DOORS: Animal shelters and rescue organizations typically experience an increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing the front door for trick-or-treaters, coupled with the event’s high level of excitement, can create an opportunity for a frightened or adventurous pet to run off. Make sure a pet’s ID tag and/or microchip database information, if applicable, are up to date and take precautions to prevent them from slipping out the door and into the night.
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Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra with Soundscape – 5:30-7:30pm. Combining the healing properties of sound (singing bowls, chimes, voice, etc.) with Restorative Yoga. Time to allow your body, mind, and spirit to rest, rejuvenate, and re-energize. With the use of props (bolsters, a blanket, and blocks), your body is cradled and supported so that you can completely relax into each pose and ending with Guided Rest Yoga Nidra. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat and blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. Aquarian Dreams.com/special-events.
Clay Creations- Part 1 – 6-8pm. Part 1 of 2 classes. Kelli will introduce you to a hands-on experience in creating your very own clay creation. Creations will vary, according to your personal connection with the clay. To help you connect, a deep breathing experi ence will first be performed outside in our bare feet, connecting you with Pachamama, while holding your raw clay in hand. $45 per person. The Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B, Sarno Rd., Melbourne. 321610-1698. Chacanacenter.com/events
Deeksha Healing: The Oneness Blessing with Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Includes powerful mantra and crystal bowl meditation and Deeksha Blessing, which is a transfer of energy to initiate higher states of consciousness. Brings a shift in perception resulting in clarity and spontaneous feelings of love, joy, peace and inner silence, dis
solving negative life patterns and releasing cellular and energetic level traumas facilitating healing with Maria Banas. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Spa and Apothecary Open House – 5-8pm. Experi ence open house activities such as local art vendors, herbs, teas, soaps, candles and more. Little Sea Spa and Apothecary 115 S Miramar Ave, (A1A), Indial antic. 321-848-1087. LittleSeaSpa.com.
Sacred Sound Immersion Meditation with Crystal Bowls – 5:30-7pm. Immerse in the healing, balancing, relaxing sound waves of the crystal bowls, Tibetan bells, ancient mantras and drum. Sound has a profound power to focus the active mind and to clear and balance the body, allowing you to relax, detach and connect to the divine bliss within. Susan has been using sacred sound to facilitate meditation practice for over 20 years. Very helpful for beginners and healing for all. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Running Wild 5K – 7:30am-Noon. Race benefitting Florida Wildlife Hospital., a non-profit organization dedicated to Florida’s native wildlife in need. Also seeking race sponsorships. Register at secure.run ningzone.com. $25 - $28. 321-254-8843. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Dr. Melbourne.
Reiki 1 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki 1 with Usui/Holy Fire lll consists of an Attunement/ Placement given to the student and teaching by Usui,
recognized worldwide. Holy Fire energy is a more re fined source of higher consciousness that empowers the energies of the symbols and techniques used in Usui and Karuna Reiki. Topics covered: How Reiki works, The Holy Fire, Chakra functioning and balancing and more.
7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master-Teacher. $160 (book included). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Serene Harbor’s Casino Night 2022 – 5-9pm. In cludes free food and drinks, fun casino games, a silent auction, and prize packages to be raffled. Admission to the American Muscle Car Museum “Come and join in the fun while supporting our efforts and com mitment to helping individuals impacted by domestic violence,” says President and CEO Beverly DeMeyer.
Serene Harbor has served Brevard County for 30 years, providing emergency shelter, a 24/7 confidential hotline (321-726-8282), counseling services, trans portation, relocation assistance, support groups, legal advocacy, outreach programs, referrals and assistance programs to survivors of domestic violence To register for the event, go to SereneHarbor.org/Events or call 321-537-2544. $100. American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno, Melboune. SereneHarbor.org/events.
Munay Ki Series- Rainbow Tribe – 10am-5pm. New Munay Ki series- Angelic Tribe- Nov. 18 Initia tion Rites to become a Shaman. $111 per person, per class. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChacanaCenter.com
Astrology for Personal & Spiritual Transformation – 5:30-7pm. Learn how astrology has influenced most of the world’s religions, and how the planets influence our personality and predict the time and type of chal lenges we face in life. Explore how the powerful outer planetary transits are intensely affecting you and oth ers. Call in advance with your birth data and Bruce will have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20 chart included. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.
Group Past Life Regression with Singing Bowls –5:30-7:30pm. According to many traditions, we’ve been stuck in a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth for numerous
One of the best-kept secrets in medicine is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Here, you breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Injured or damaged cells replicate using an eightfold increase in a patient’s own stem cells during this treatment. The pressure pushes oxygen into the plasma to reach injured areas any where in the body.
HBOT has proven effective for COVID-19 and its long haulers, anti-aging issues like cognitive fog, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. It also treats people who’ve ex perienced physical and concussive trauma. “It can return these veterans to their families free
of PTSD and other injuries,” says Raymond Crallé, a Registered Physical Therapist who leads the team. “We can help people who think their golden years aren’t so golden.”
The outpatient Delray Beach facility of fers an effective combination of HBOT and physical therapy. Their hyperbaric chambers are clear acrylic, preventing claustrophobia. Chambers include an entertainment center.
Blankets and pillows keep users comfortable. Professionally trained staff are HBOT proficient in safety procedures. “There are 14 Medicare and insurance-approved conditions. We also treat stroke patients, professional athletes, and others seeking wellness goals,” says Crallé.
Crallé has been involved in the breakthrough use of HBOT and in many published studies. He has worked with children and adults and participated in an HBOT study for Veterans. Crallé was recognized by his peers as a pioneer in the field of hyperbaric medicine.
Contact Oxygen Rescue Care Centers of America, 525 NE 3rd Ave, Ste 107, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-819-0412.
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lifetimes - each time learning lessons, making mistakes, & having experiences necessary for our soul’s growth & development. This regression will be led by meditation teacher & ARE certified past life regression therapist, Anthony Profeta, who in addition to guiding, will also be using singing bowls to help us access a deep, relaxed state. Access the deep unconscious memories to help fit together pieces of a puzzle and to understand ourselves better. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Full moon meditation is powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and trans formation. Session begins with a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits will go across street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Bring a mat or towel. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
The Dripbar Anniversary Celebration – 9am. Celebrate our first anniversary with BOGO on IV Lifestyle drips and 50% off all IM Shots. And the first 12 clients that day will receive a free B12 shot. Champagne and mimosas will be included all day with services. For more information, call 321-465-7986 or visit TheDRIPBaR.com. The Dripbar Pineda Land ings at 6375 N Wickham Road, Ste 101, Melbourne.
Floating on Harmony – 7-8:30pm. Floating in Harmony is a combination of a sound bath and reiki healing, while participants relax comfortably in float ing hammocks. This state of lying in a hammock helps participants in accessing their inner healer, allowing a high quality of selflove and renewal to be accepted. As they float on the waves of sound, they get infused with gentle healing energy, with the assistants of practitio ners who give short individual treatments. By opening and clearing all main chakras the practitioners awaken the inner healer, manifesting: self-love, positivity, and healing (physically and mentally). $60. Blissful. Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321327-8741. Blissful.Energy.
Introducing Adaptogens – 7-8pm. Adaptogens are plant-based healing agents that treat the causes of stress naturally and without the side effects of medica tions. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Well ness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd., Suite 102, Melbourne in the Glenwood Plaza. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. CareWellnessFL.com.
Sound Intention: A Loving Kindness Yin Yoga and Vibrational Sound Therapy – 5:30-7:30pm. A Metta meditation practice is a wish for true joy, kindness, and compassion for ourselves and others. In this unique class students are guided through a series of yin yoga poses held for 3-5 minutes to allow for a gentle opening of the body’s connective tissue, creating more space for the breath. During the practice we offer the meditation to ourselves, a loved one, an acquaintance, and to someone who has wronged us in some way. Marilyn offers Reiki Healing and the therapeutic application of Himalayan singing bowls throughout the class. Bring yoga mat & blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
13th Annual Landscaping with Florida Natives
Tour – 9am. Tour and observe and explore wonder ful native plant landscapes at a variety of locations. This year there are six homes, one large commercial space, one public space, and one Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands site available for you to tour and learn about Florida native plants. Native plants are important to preserve our wildlife, pollinators and local heritage as well as requiring much less maintenance, water, and fertilizer, which benefits our local environment and the Indian River Lagoon. Conradina is the local chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. $10. Purchase tickets on Event brite. Conradina.fnpschapters.org.
Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 11am-1pm. Class focuses on releasing unconscious patterns and realigning with truth and includes meditation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediately reduces stress and anxiety; Stimulates circulation and the glandular system and improves function and more. Bring a mat and or blanket. Led by Jessica Martin. $30 or prepaid in advance $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Reiki Vision Board Workshop – 2-5pm. Have you ever wanted to make a vision board and never gotten around to it? Vision boarding is a powerful tool to manifest your heart’s deepest longings, your visions, your dreams. Class will begin with a Reiki Guided Rest Yoga Nidra to call in the Reiki energy. From there, you will create a vision board guided by the Reiki energy. Led by Karen Hedley. $25 (includes all materials needed to create a vision board). Bring yoga mat or pillow. To register call or visit Aquarian Dreams.com/special-events. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Sacred Cacao Ceremony – 4-7pm. Cacao is known for its physical and energetic heart opening properties. Retreat includes restorative heart opening practice, soul guided journey meditation with crystal bowl sound healing and drumming. This immersive journey provides you with the support and guidance to open your heart for receiving limitless possibilities in your life aligned with unconditional love. You will also receive gifts to take home to utilize as life practice tools. Bring: Journal, pen & water bottle. Led by Cindy Jo and Jeanie Baker. $65. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Ra Ma Da Sa: Mantra Chant and Yoga Flow –5:30-7pm. This mantra taps into the energies of the sun, moon, earth, and the Infinite Spirit to bring deep healing. It can be chanted to heal the self or to send healing energy to anyone you wish. It holds within it eight sounds that stimulate the Kundalini flow within the central channel of the spine for healing, bringing balance into the core of our energetic body and flooding it with a new revitalized energy. After a brief yoga flow to warm up the body, we chant 108 times, and visualize ourselves surrendering to our inner consciousness and stillness. A short meditation to absorb and process closes the work
shop. Led by Leah DuBois. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Chakra Balancing: Guided Mantra & Sound Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta guides us to healing and attunement by playing the crystal bowls to help remove and break up blocked energy. Then as we move one by one up through the chakra system, he will introduce the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. Please bring yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Reiki 2 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki Level II / Usui/Holy Fire III is designed with the intention for the student to create a deeper com mitment to healing themselves and others. Topics covered: 3 of the 4 primary symbols, Hand positions for healing, Distance healing techniques, Using crystals with Reiki and more. Instructor Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. Please bring a yoga mat or pillow. $185. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Breathwork + Sound Bath: A Sacred Healing Journey – 5:30-7:30pm. Within the guided breath work, students will learn to flush the body with fresh oxygen and energy, and to relax & calm the nervous system, allowing us to go deep within to discover and explore the Self, heal the body, release stuck energy and emotions, & connect to Spirit. Please bring a yoga mat. Led by Anthony Profeta & Leah Dubois. $35. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.
Scared Earth Sounds & Song with JBird Har mony – 7-9pm. JBird Harmony is a Sound Health Practitioner and Song catcher who brings Sacred Earth Connection Songs, Healing tones from the Hawaiian Islands and Original Mantras for whole body, mind and spirit wellness. Experiencing her sound therapy can produce feelings of deep cer emony, true beauty in your own body and releasing bodily conditions of ill health. $30. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-3278741. Blissful.Energy.
Surround Sound: Immersive Sound Healing Experience – 6:30-8:30pm. Himalayan singing bowls and other sound healing tools - such as tun ing forks & chimes - will be played around your body and placed on you as well, thereby providing an opportunity for a relaxing and rejuvenating “sound massage.” Aromatherapy oils will be dif fused to add to a deeper state of relaxation. The sounds & frequencies will help to shift you into the more relaxed brain wave states of alpha & theta; leaving your physical, mental, and emotional bod ies feeling restored, refreshed, and fully aligned. Led by Leah and Anthony. $55. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
12th Level of Consciousness with Reiki Medita tion and Sound – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki journey is a technique we use with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing and em powerment from higher sources of consciousness. Journey to experience the 12th level of conscious ness, where we will meet our authentic self and heal all the layers. Includes the River of Life healing experience to let go what is no need it any longer and receive the give of Empowerment with Maria Banas. Bring: yoga mat and pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Clay Creations- Part 2 – 6:15-7:45pm. Enjoy an outdoor glazing (painting on a liquid glass coating) experience of your fired piece you created in the first workshop. Glaze comes in different colors. You can choose your colors from the glaze selection provided. After, Kelli will take your piece and fire it a final time in a kiln. Students must have taken part one of the Clay Creations workshop to attend this class. $20. The Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B, Sarno Rd., Melbourne. 321-610-1698.ChacanaCenter.com.
New Moon Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. During this meditation, you may lie on a mat, sit in a chair, or sit on a cushion. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, and connec tion. The Crystal and Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Suggested: Bring yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.
Sound Intention: Mirrors of the Soul – 5:30-7:30pm. The creative part of the brain becomes enhanced, al lowing one to see beyond space and time. Come share your energy with like-minded souls if you have an affinity for: Past Lives; StarSeeds; Deja-Vu; Miracles; Angels; Time Theory; Quantum Physics. The evening will include: - Reiki - Pranayama or breath technology - Chanting a Mantra to raise our vibration - Sankalpa or heartfelt intention - Interactive meditation with other students - Gong Healing. Led my Marilyn Diaz. Please bring water, yoga mat or blanket. Space is limited. Early registration encouraged. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Yoga Teacher Training Program – 6-9pm. For those ready to embark on the inward journey of personal growth, transformation, liberation and awakening through the study and practice of the ancient yogic teachings. All levels of yoga practitioners for our in-person weekends with additional virtually-live component (or 100% virtual-live for those out of geography) to embark on this inner journey of Yoga Teacher Training. Led by Nicole Georgi-Costello, MS, LMHC, 200 hr ERYT and Craig Costello, BS, 200 hr ERYT. (October-April 2023) For details visit Aquari anDreams.com/special-events. $2777 paid in full or $425 per weekend, $500 deposit. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., incorporates 37 years of medical experience while he takes a deep dive into your medical history exploring every symptom and ailment. Dr. Smith combines Traditional Medicine with Integrative and Functional, Personalized and Precision Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave feeling heard, informed, and empowered.
Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM is Triple Board Certified and holds an Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Certification and offers cutting-edge testing.
Dr. Smith can address:
• Sleep issues
• Thyroid issues
• Autoimmune issues
• Cardiovascular & Lipid Abnormalities
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Diabetes
• Hormonal & Sleep Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Advanced Healing using Peptides
• Genetic Testing
frustrated with doctors that spend only minutes with you? Imagine a physician who listens & gets to the root cause of your condition!
Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. We have psychic mediums, tarot and oracle readers, angel readings, astrology and numerology, spirit art, shaman clearings, reiki demos, Lucia Light demos, Chair massage and more. Have a reading, healing or just come shop at our beautiful metaphysical store. Spark of Divine, LLC Metaphysi cal Shop and Healing Center, 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. 772-257-6499. SparkOfDivine.com.
Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medi cine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You’ll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model. Free. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
Healthy U Series: A Series of Conversations. –6:30-8pm. Presented by Gretchen Raziela, Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner (civilian), Port St. Lucie Police Department. Identify what bullying is and what motivates the action; recognize the various ways bul lying is implemented and the resulting mental health impacts for the bullied; develop an action plan to stop the activity and engage healing resources. Sessions are free, and available in-person at the Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772878-2277. Free. Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie.
EmBODYment: Inviting More Soul to Inhabit Your Body – 9am-1pm. Kumari and Suzanne Mc Bride, DC lead this unique intimate in-person “play shop” where you’ll discover how to align mind, heart, and body through practices of chanting, meditation, sound healing, somatic awareness, energy alchemy techniques; Plus receive hands-on gentle chiropractic integration and Reiki energy healing with 2 Master Healers. As you release old patterns constricting your life force causing discomfort, and create more spaciousness and flow, you can ultimately embody your Soul-full Self and experience way more ease, joy, and expansion. To Register and info DivineHu manInstitute.com/emBODYment. Sebastian.
Sound of Soul Event – 11am-noon. It will be an online zoom, or teleconferencing event. Please join us to Experience HU, the Sound of Soul. Chanting the word HU can bring peace, calm, expanded aware ness. After an inspirational quote, we chant the word HU for twenty minutes followed by a time of silent contemplation then a spiritual discussion. Free. The Zoom link/ dial-in information will be sent to those that RSVP to.eck-Florida.org by October 8th.
Budding Herbalist – 10am-1pm. This program will teach you how to confidently select and use herbs for yourself and your family while deepening your connection with the plants, nature and your beautiful Self. $459. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
Past Life Regression Experience at the Elliot Mu seum – 6-7:30pm. Have you ever wondered about reincarnation or your soul’s purpose? Have you had a feeling you’ve been somewhere before, like. Deja Vu? Tess, was trained by Dr. Brian Weiss, MD. The Regression Method, a guided hypnosis. Tess guides us on an inward journey as each soul discovers its destiny through experiencing your own past lives. In the experi ence, you also can leave it there in the past. $45.Tickets SoundVibration.net or call Deena Rahill-786-488-7782. The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. Tess772-225-1961. TreasureCoastMedium.com.
Bewitched & Hocus Pocus Costume Party – 6:308:30pm. Join us for a 2-part series of some Magical Fun. Part 1 Bewitched: Bring out your “Witchy” side with Magical Crafting, Love Magik Red Witches Salt Ritual Candles. Part 2 on Saturday October 29 Dress up in your favorite Hocus Pocus costume and enjoyherbs, potions, brews, treats. Follow your broomsticks to Divine Soul Wellness located in Port St Lucie $25. Please reserve your space by calling/texting Rachel Stevens @954-646-4374 or email DivineSoulWell ness@gmail.com. $25 . Divine Soul Wellness, 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie. 954-646-4374.
Aerial Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – 10am4pm. Explore the evolution of yoga into 3-dimen sional space. This body, mind, spirit course provides everything you need to instruct a safe and challenging Aerial Restorative Yoga class to students of all levels. Every asana, vinyasa sequence, and aerial hammock technique is taught with clear progressions. This class allows you to present multiple distinct, flowing Aerial Restorative Yoga classes. Limited spots available, sign up today. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-8772122. JustBreatheAerials.com/ag-training.
Flower Essence Guided Meditation – 10:3011:15am. Treat yourself to the healing benefits of a Flower Essence Guided Meditation where you’ll experience the subtle energies of flower essences as you are guided through a grounding and relaxing meditation. You’ll leave feeling rooted, relaxed and refreshed. $25. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair – 10am5:30pm. Enjoy 70 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations. Some thing for everyone. Speakers throughout both days on a variety of topics. Entrance fee: Vendor opportunities still available. $12. Children 12 & under free. MID FLORIDA Credit Union Event Center 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port Saint Lucie. SanctuaryFL.com.
ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am. An ECK Light and Sound Service “Language of Love” is a celebration of God’s love for Soul. There will be a HU chant, a guest speaker, creative arts. Each service lasts about an hour and is designed to help individuals have their own experi ence with the creative spiritual life force, the Light and Sound of God. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome. Free. 772-223-1188. eck-Florida.org.
Rebirthing Breathwork w/David Isa Rosas – 10:30am1pm. This technique was created by Leonard Orr and is the breath of love, the breath of a newborn baby. You’ll gently dive deep into your subconscious to move energy by removing tension and stress from the body and return to love, creativity, awareness, compassion and growth. $90.00. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-7689005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
Meditation, Mindfulness, Music and More RE TREAT – 9am-8:30pm. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach will be hosting a retreat including Qigong, Breath Work, Sacred Healing Meditation, and a Twelve Powers Master Class. Concluding with an inspirational concert with Daniel Nahmod, award winning singer/songwriter. Retreat information at Retreat2022USCVB.eventbrite. com. Full Event $75, Day Only $55, Concert $25. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.
Halloween Costume Bingo – 7pm. Join with you Unity Family for an evening of spooktacular fun, food, raffles and prizes for the best costumes, adult and children. Doors open at 6:30pm. First game at 7 pm.– 50/50 Pots. Pizza, Soda, Cookies. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.
Group Messages from Spirit – 6:30-8pm. Join Tess for an in-person group message circle to witness communication with the spirit world of loved ones, pets, Angels and guides. The details given to participants confirm the continuation of life beyond the change called death. Everyone can connect to their own people in spirit as well. $45. p/p cash. Northgate Plaza, 611 SW Federal Hwy , Suite K-1, Stuart. TreasureCoastMedium.com.
EmBODYment: Inviting More Soul to Inhabit Your Body with Kumari and Dr. Suzanne SATURDAY • OCTOBER 8 9AM-1PM
IN-PERSON PLAYSHOP WITH HANDS-ON HEALING
See calendar for details or visit DivineHumanInstitute.com/ embodyment
CAREER OPPORTUNITY . The CAPRA nationally accredited Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department is seeking energetic, customer service-oriented candidates to serve the community part-time in our two fitness centers, located at the Community Center on Airoso Blvd. and the MIDFLORIDA Event Center on US1. Serious candidates should have at least one year of experience in fitness and be able to acquire their Personal Training Certification 90 days from hire. For more information about this position, please visit: GovernmentJobs.com/careers/cityofpsl.
DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE FRONT DESK CLERICAL PATIENT COORDINATOR. Holistic mindset/lifestyle and/or willing to learn a holistic approach to whole-body dental care. Administrative duties include running the office fi nancials, insurance research and claims follow-up, keeping patient accounts current. Light market ing duties. Dental experience and knowledge of Dentrix preferred, but willing to train. Location: Indian Harbour Beach. Email resume to PR@ DrClaireStagg.com.
DENTAL ASSISTANT. Holistic-minded dental assistant needed in high-tech office. Radiol ogy, tech savvy, and computer skills needed for clinical with light administrative duties. Willing to learn and pick-up new skills quickly is required. Certification, Expanded Functions, and/or Orth odontic experience preferred, but willing to train. Location: Indian Harbour Beach. Email resume to PR@DrClaireStagg.com.
START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSION ATE ABOUT. Publish your own Natural Awaken ings magazine. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com/own-a-magazine
FOR SALE. Currently publishing Westchester/Put nam/Dutchess NY edition of Natural Awakenings. Find more information about purchasing this exist ing franchise at WakeUpNaturally.com/franchise.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR WILD FLORIDA RESCUE (WFR) – WFR provides safe and compassionate emergency first response service for wildlife in need of urgent medical attention. They operate on the generosity of our community. Visit WildFloirdaRescue.org to donate, “adopt” an animal (virtually), or to set your amazon smile charity to WFR. 321-821-7881.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Can you spare two hours a week to deliver meals to Brevard’s most frail seniors? The work is very rewarding and only you can put a smile on the face of those seniors who are homebound. If interested, please call the Meals on Wheels office at 321-639-8770.
ORGANIC HERBAL INFUSION TEAS - Get Targeted Herbal Teas For The Liver, Kidney, Lymph/Blood, Pancreas, Prostate, Appendix & More. TerraLifeStore.com 954-459-1134.
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Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.
Floating Sound Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. 4th Sun. A sound meditation, from either a gong or singing bowls, that is sure to create a blissful vibe in your soul. We will hang in hammocks while the gong or singing bowls will be played to access your greatest meditation state. $25. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.
Barre Above – 8:30am. Join Mary Gucciardo for Barre Above, a new addition to her 2 weekday classes, this class will focus more on releasing tight muscles and preparing for the week ahead $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Unity of Ft Pierce – 10am. Positive path for spiritual living, inclusive community, inspiring holistic spiritled living. Rev. Janice Cary uses stories, scripture and ancient wisdom teachings, meditation and music to support people to live an empowered life. Uni-tot program teaches children self-esteem and life skills to thrive. In the sanctuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity.fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. Unityof FortPierce.com.
Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach – 10-11am. Join us for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.
All Levels Warm Vinyasa Flow – 10am. A gently heated room helps to loosen the muscles to help you expand your postures and work more deeply. In our flow classes you will find breath work, meditation and asana (postures) It is a moving meditation where you are en couraged to focus on your breath and proper alignment as we move and flow together. All-levels classes are tailored for every student. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Sunday Sound Healing at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm. Explore the benefits of sound vibration of gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums on our physical and emotional well-being. Participants are asked to lie down or sit (request a chair) and are taken on a journey of resonating sounds, alter ing their brain waves frequencies and allowing for healing to occur. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner for more information or sign up on the website: SoundVibration.net. 786-488-7782. $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
Yin Practice – 4pm. A quiet, meditative session with long, deep holding of passive poses. Using mindful muscle relaxation, yin postures target the connective tissue nourishing joints, ligaments, and fascia promot ing the healthy flow of chi. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, # 112, Port St Lucie. 772-8772122. Book online at JustbreatheAerials.com or on the MindBody App.
Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation to bring back balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Accessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.
Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Yin Yoga with Marilyn allows a gentle opening of the body using props to support the pose held for 4-5 minutes. Reiki Healing will be offered to each student during the class and end with the meditative sound bath with Tibetan bowls. All Levels. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Family Yoga (ages 2 & up) – 2-3pm. A happy, fun class for parent and child to practice together to bring calm, peace, grounding & connection. Child-friendly language is used to guide visual ization, breathing, poses, and meditation. Marilyn Diaz is a certified Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) teacher Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Children’s Yoga (ages 3 & up) – 4-5pm. This positive and fun class includes traditional yoga, conscious games, affirmation songs, peaceful breath ing techniques, leading to a relaxing guided medi tation. Marilyn Diaz is a certified Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) teacher and a Hatha Yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance. Parents are required to stay on the premises with their child for duration of class. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Evening Hatha Yoga – 6-7:15pm. End your Monday on a blissful note. Peaceful flowing yoga to relax the body and mind with Jeanne. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.
Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga - 8:15-9:15am. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind. Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by Michelle Redlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTEYoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Qigong Level 1 – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up. Membership discounts available.
Chair Yoga – 10-11am. For seniors and those with limited mobility. Enjoy stretching for relaxation and ease of movement with Lana. Chair yoga is helpful for those who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor. $5 per class Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.
Zoom Qigong– 10:30-11:30am. Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 772-4536449, Email JohnTheCloudWalker@gmail.com or visit TheCloudWalker.com to sign up. Discounted class packages available.
Sivananda Yoga – 11am. A 12-asana practice that is always in the same order to avoid injury and to teach balance from the root to the crown chakras. Varia tions, modifications, and progressions are offered for all fitness levels. Focus is on five principles: proper breath, proper relaxation, proper asana, proper diet, and positive thinking and meditation. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, # 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials. com or on the MindBody App.
Chair Yoga – 3-4pm. Relax and stretch using con temporary yoga styles. Call Yogi Kathleen at 203232.9763 to register. $10 per class. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.
Monday Yoga at The Botanical Gardens – 6-7pm. Using the principals of Yoga Asana, Instructor Dale Johnson helps students learn to move more freely and with less pain. Class focuses on alignment, stillness, concentration, breath, and lightness. Please bring yoga mat, water, and towel. Members Free, NonMembers $10. Registration required at PSLBG.org/ yoga. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. info@pslbg.org
A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:15pm. Join us in our sanctuary and experience the miracle of a shift in perception. Everyone is invited, newcomers welcome. Bring your book or we have some to share. (Love-Offering appreciated). In person. Facilitated by Kathryn Joy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.
Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Leah DuBois. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm. A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas, energy clearing meditations and a range of breath ing techniques are used quiet the mind. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Beginner Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Flow at a slow pace and explore the foundation yoga postures with a focus
on alignment, safety and modifications to a moving soundtrack of music. Straps, blocks & wedges pro vided. Drop ins $16, class cards, packages and new student special available. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. 321-978-5116. KulaYogaMerrittIsland.com.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. Led by Ellen Cameron whose experience allows her to modify asana to the students’ ability, so they get the benefits of the practice without strain. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.
Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Warm Vinyasa Slow Flow – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax while Shelly guides you gently from one posture to the next. Feel your body stretching and strengthening and releasing any tension in your body and mind. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.
Intermediate Qigong and Tai Chi – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC. org sign up. Membership discounts available.
Pilates Mat Class – 9am. Pilates is a form of lowimpact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. All levels welcome.
Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, # 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at Just BreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.
Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program spe cifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499. Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL.com/government/department/ parks-recreation/fitness
Tune-up Tuesday at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm. Participate in sound vibrational experience with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats or sit (request a chair) and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: SoundVibration. net, 786-488-7782 $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Commu nity Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.
Reiki Meditation Circle - 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioners welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.
Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Please bring your own mat. Led by Leah Dubois. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Gentle Vinyasa with Healing Gong – 4-5pm. Gentle flowing vinyasa yoga sequences to warm up the body, focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flex ibility. The Healing Gong Meditation will help you to relax as it bathes you in healing vibrations of sound. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Kids Aerial Yoga – 4:15-5:15pm. Ages 6-12 will love hanging in the air and swinging in this fun aerial for kids’ class. Parents are welcome to stay and watch or support their child. Second child and beyond are 50% off with the code “Sibling”. Let’s keep these kids active. Family packages available including classes and ser vices for parents. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.
Yoga Therapeutics – 4:30-5:40pm. Pam weaves a varied sequence of breathwork, tapping, stretches, standing shapes, short flows and many stress alleviating techniques. Prepare to be lightheartedly guided using breath, alignment and anatomy. Her cue’s will help you remain present so that each expression is felt com pletely. Suitable for all bodies. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.
Aerial Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.
Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and bal ances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. 321-773-6458.
Gongs and Sound Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Wed. Take in the vibrational impact of gongs and alchemy Crystal bowls. Relaxing and letting go while lying down or sitting. Also, if you choose you can have vibrational bowls placed on your body and gently tapped plus ex periencing tunning forks and crystals to help clear and rejuvenate you. $15-$20. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457.
Restorative / Yin Yoga – 7:15pm. Restorative yoga class includes mellow movements, long-held postures often supported with props such as blankets and blocks, and a general atmosphere of ease and calm. Yin yoga practice, stretch into deep layers of the body through long-held poses that put a small, deliberate amount of stress on the body. $18 per class or 3 for $30 New student special. The Yogi Bar, 1706 Berglund Ln #102, Viera. 321-294-7040.
Tai Chi in the Gardens – 9-10am. Session inspired by Moving For Better Balance will assist participants to improve balance, confidence, concentration and peace of mind. The PSL Botanical Garden setting is an added bonus. Beginners to advance welcome. Members $5, Non-Members $10. Registration required at PSLBG. org/TaiChi. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Info@pslbg.org
Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to ra dio station WPSL AM 1590 every Wednesday morning to learn about holistic health and wellness with Joanne owner of Nutrition World in Ft. Pierce who has 30 plus years of expertise. JoannesNutritionWorld.com.
Insight Meditation – 11-11:30am. Holding meditations with Rev. Janice in our sanctuary or join via Zoom with meeting ID of 772-461-2272. Love Offerings appreci ated. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFtPierce.com.
Gentle Yoga Class - 2-3pm. Stretch, laugh and release. Class will evolve as we figure out together how bendy each participant is on an individual basis and what we need add to our practice to improve our flexibility using a combination of chair and mat poses. $10. Led by Merry Jones from InHervision and held at Spark of the Divine, 1780 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. For more information email Merry@InHervision.net or call 518-860-4400.
All-Levels Warm Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:307:45pm. A gently heated room helps to loosen the muscles to help you expand your postures and work more deeply. Moving meditation with breath focus and proper alignment as the class flows together. Tailored for all levels. Led by Ashley Lynn. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Aerial Restorative Yoga – 7pm. There are no inver sions, the hammocks are low to the ground. We use deep breathing through slow moving stretches, manipulating the hammock for benefits of a deep massage to break up fascia, opening the hips and spine, releasing stress and tension in all joints and muscles. We begin and end the class with mindful meditation. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, # 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.
Gentle Yoga– 11-Noon. Gentle multi-level Hatha Yoga class. Uses variety of breath techniques, targeted poses and relaxation methods. Led by KP. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Animal Flow – 11am-12:15pm. An innovative fitness program that combines quadrupedal &; ground-based movements incorporating elements from various movements practices. A fun, challenging workout that emphasizes multi- planar, fluid movement & can be used as a standalone workout or can be integrated into existing fitness routines. $8 Drop in. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. 321-978-5116. KulaYogaMerrittisland.com.
Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm. A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas, energy clearing meditations and a range of breathing techniques are used quiet the mind. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To pre register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Fitness for Seniors and Caregivers – 1-2pm. Learn the benefits of well-being with Fitness every Thursday. Led by Polly, a certified Silver Sneakers instructor and personal trainer and heart transplant recipient. Sponsored in part by Aging Matters in Brevard & CarePlus Health Plans. Free. Class size limited RSVP@321FitnessHealth.com. Held at Sunflower House 777 E Merritt Island Cswy, Mer ritt Island. 321-345-1715. 321FitnessHealth.com.
Hatha Yoga - 5:15-6:15pm. Traditional multi-level class to bring you back to a place of peace, oneness, and your true self. Recommended for beginners and intermediates. Led by Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Mi ramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Sivananda Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Sivananda Yoga is a classical style of hatha yoga. This sequence of 12 basic asanas is practiced so that each asana prepares you for the next. This class is created for all levels with modifications. Taught by Jimmie. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Come enjoy this struc tured yoga class ( sivananda style) with traditional and new poses to help maintain health and balance in our body, mind and emotions. This class is for all levels. Led by Jimmie. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Co coa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.
8 Week Introduction to Qigong – 6:30-8pm. This series covers an entire qigong system including theory, practices and tools. This series gives all the tools to develop your own personal practice including numerous videos and handouts. Runs through Nov 10. $105 full series, $15 drop-in. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. BeachSideQigong.com.
Gentle Yoga – 2-3pm. Increase strength, flexibility, balance and overall fitness in this one-hour class. This is a fun class, please do not feel intimidated. We will work at your level. Whether you are 20 or 70 you will have a great experience. Come try one of our classes and meet new friends! Please bring a yoga mat if you have one and dress in comfortable clothes. Led by Merry from InHerVision. $15. Way of Life Shotokan Karate of Florida, 11628 US 1, Sebastian.
Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program spe cifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499. Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL.com/government/ department/parks-recreation/fitness.
Aerial Pilates – 6pm. Aerial Pilates teaches the use of breath to engage and strengthen the core through out movement. The hammock is your support as well as your prop in this technique stemming from Joseph Pilates mat practice. Practicing on a regular basis will change and transform your physical and mental well-being. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Set 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.
Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanov ich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. Held in sanctuary. $10 per class or $50 for 6. For more information email EllegoodEric@gmail.com. Unity of Fort Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272.
Frequency Friday at The Elliott Museum – 1-2:15pm. Session fuses vibrations and unique frequencies of each ancient sacred instrument. Attending sessions can assist in managing stress and increasing resil ience through activating the body’s electromagnetic intelligence, creating a shift in the subconscious to a higher frequency. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: Sound Vibration.net, 786-488-7782 $33. Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
Community Love Donation Flow with Yoga – 6-7pm. All are welcome. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind. Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by teacher trainee Keri Postol. Suggested $8 donation. Down to Earth Yoga Studio,
1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Com munity Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release in ner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.
Reiki Meditation Circle – 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioner’s welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.
Reiki Circle -7-8pm. Experience the healing of this intense energy as it is focused on you by a trained Reiki Master. Facilitated by Reiki Master Trish Gable who is a very strong channel of this healing energy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFtPierce.com.
Adventures in Yoga – 10-11am. Emilie will focus on certain muscle groups and their connections to the rest of the body. She warms the body up with strengthening poses then stretches the muscles out with relaxing passive and active stretches. Explore what yoga can do for you through these amazing
adventures. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.
Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.
Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga - 8-9am. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind. Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and sup port healthy habits. Led by Alex Vetterlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.
Saturday Downtown Ft. Pierce Famers’ Mar ket – 8am-12pm. Downtown Ft. Pierce Farmers Market has over 70 friendly vendors offering a diverse selection of foods, exotic plants, spices, local produce and much more. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh food and right on the river; make it your Saturday morning tradition. Free. Riverfront Downtown Ft. Pierce 101 Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce. FortPierceFarmersMarket.com.
Walking Qigong – 9 -10am. Held at Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up. Membership discounts available.
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Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupunc ture, Micro Needling, LED Thera py, Herbal Therapy, Homeopathic Therapy, Vitamin Injection Therapy, Cupping, Massage and Nutrition. Michelle Connell, AP, DOM, can help you overcome pain and balance your body to maintain health.
Kris Urquhart, Publisher Kris@my-NA.com 321-426-0080 my-NA.com
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Brian P. Walsh, DC 1051 Eber Blvd, Ste 102 Melbourne, 321-728-1387
CareWellnessFL.com
Natural healthcare for all ages including Designed Clinical Nu trition using Nutrition Response Testing, ChiroThin Doctor Su pervised Weight Loss Program, Chiropractic Care, PEMF Thera py, CranioSacral Therapy, thermography, massage services, homeopathics and other natural products. See ad, page 25.
PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie, 772-337-1959 Memberships - pslg.org
Surround yourself in the peace and beauty of nature. Bamboo, bromeli ad, butterfly, succulent, orchid, native plant gardens and more. Perfect ven ue for weddings or your next event.
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF BREVARD
Margaret Witzleb, MSN, ARNP 2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 4 Melbourne, 321-775-0477
AFFORDABLE, QUALITY pediatric health care offering both alternative and traditional choices for your child’s health, regardless of immunization or insurance status. Home-birthed infants welcome!
1803 N Wickham Rd Melbourne, 321-259-8250 bhawc.com
Based on an individualized health plan, Dr. Sharma incorporates chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, nutraceu ticals, photoceutical cryotherapy, detoxi fication, postural fitness programs, infra red therapy, and lymphatic drainage.
145 Palm Bay Rd NE, Ste 120 West Melbourne, 321-725-8778 ClowChiropractic.com
Clow Chiropractic has been pro viding a full spectrum of natu ral healthcare for over 38 years. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional support, functional medicine, massage (MM2166), phys iotherapy, and rehab.
UPPER CERVICAL HEALTH CENTER
1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447 UpperCervicalCare.com
Dr. Renee Hahn, Upper Cervical Chi ropractor, offers relief from a variety of conditions including Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Mi graines, sleep disorders and more. See ad, page 5.
CORNELIA GILBERT LLC Transformative Coaching CorneliaGilbert.com 321-504-8188
Providing a safe space to gain clarity, manage inner conflicts, anxiety, guilt, finding your authentic self, healing from within, reconnect with/develop your innate gifts.
CANDICE KLEIN GORDON, M.ED., LMT Indialantic, 321-480-8654 HappyColons.com Candice@HappyColons.com
CHOOSE HEALTH! Colon health management, through irrigation and hydration since 1988, using purified, structured water, in a safe, professional environment. (MA8163)
1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882
AtlanteanHealingArts.com
Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing meth ods. Trained teachers and healers pro vide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cut ting. See ad, page 25.
CREATIVE ENERGY
ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL 780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789
Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL
We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including: Crystals, gem stones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available. See ad, page 21.
Kelly Leary, M.S. Clinical Psychology
5090 PGA Blvd, Ste 208, Palm Beach Gardens
561-630-XOXO (9696) 772-932-HERE (4373)
RevolutionDating.com
Attention: Single, divorced, and wid owed readers! This award-winning matchmaking firm has 31 years of expe rience bringing quality singles together. Their clientele ranges from young pro fessionals to seniors from South Florida through the Treasure Coast. If you would like to find love offline — call today to book your private consultation.
Dr. Chris Edwards
Dr. Rob Brown
Dr. Haley Freymiller Viera, 321-751-7775
SDICFL.com
Innovative, comprehensive, biologic dentistry. Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radia tion digital x-rays. Lasers-no shot, no drill. Ozone therapy. See ad, page 27.
Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental Care for the Whole Family Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797
SmileProfessionals.com
Whole body connections and anti-aging Dentistry advanced non-surgical TMJ, snoring and sleep breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial pain treatment, non-extraction orthodontics, smile makeovers and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. See ad, page 29.
DIANE KINGSLEY, RD LDN
333 17th St, Ste W
Vero Beach, 772-228-6778
SimpleHealthOptions.com
Diane Kingsley is a Licensed and Reg istered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience. Her nutritional counseling is an individualized whole-body ap proach. Telehealth available. Most in surances accepted.
Sherry Brescia, MSHN, Holistic Nutritionist 888-724-4366
HolisticBlends.com
1:1 consults to help you resolve diges tive issues with a customized plan. Ad dress IBS, bloating, constipation, Dia betes, acid reflux & GERD, leaky gut and more. See ad, page 15.
MERRY JONES, RPSGT, CRT, RYT 200
Reiki Master & Yoga Instructor 518-860-4400
Merry@InHerVision.net
Guidance and healing along your spiri tual path. Improve balance and flex ibility, address pain and create quality sleep patterns. Yoga, breathwork, dream Interpretation, energy healing. Private and groups.
SYLVIE MORIN, DOM 1727 N. Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach, 321-785-3330
NaturalHelpForEyes.com
MicroAcupuncture48 is known to help with: Dry Eye, Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Eye Stroke/Occlusions and more. Schedule your complimentary consultation!
Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986
MassagesWithPurpose.com
Advanced, Personalized care: Organic Lymphatic facials, Plant-based Stem Cell facials, Infused Oxygen Lifts, Pig mentation & Dark Spot Lightening fa cials, Acne Facials, Designer Anti-Aging Peels & Lifts, Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, MicroNeedling, and Teeth Whitening. You will leave feeling & looking younger and rejuvenated!
FARMERS MARKET GUIDE Space & Treasure Coast FarmersMarket.my-na.com
Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awaken ings Farmers Market Guide. Support your health and com munity by shopping local. Bookmark the web page for easy access.
FLORIDA FIELDS TO FORKS, CSA 1200 Corey Rd Malabar, 321-229-5288 FloridaFieldsToForks.com
A local CSA farm, offering beyond organically raised grass-fed/grass-finished Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.
KICK ASS BEAUTY SALON AND SPA
101 N. US 1, Ft. Pierce, 716-523-3380 KABKickAssBeauty.com IG: KickAssBeauty
Your Healing Salon & Spa specializing in organic prod ucts for hair and skin care. Experience the positive energy of customized ther apeutic Reiki facials, pedis and Emotional Code.
464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 772 323-2222
NutritionSmart.com
Your neighborhood natural organic grocery, vita mins, and juice bar. Committed to providing the community with products necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Free weekly in-store classes.
862 N. Miramar Ave
Indialantic, 321-724-2383
OrganicFoodCenter.com
Natural & Organic grocery with wide selection of vitamins and supplements. Organic café with fresh wheat grass, vegetable juices and smoothies, vegan and gluten-free soups, sandwiches and salads.
Suntree, 321-242-6040
West Melbourne, 321-722-1440
Palm Bay, 321-729-8311
ParadiseHealthDirect.tflmag.com
Organic and allergy-friendly groceries, fresh pro duce, bulk foods, all-natural supplements, organic smoothies, power bowls, organic wines and glutenfree/specialty beers. Knowledgeable staff on-hand ready to assist.
10471 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound, 772-286-1401
PeggysNaturalFoods.com
Moved to Hobe Sound. Great selection of organic foods and supplements. Peggy’s Brand Vitamins, Supplements and Herbals in-store or online. Drive thru pickup and area delivery available.
6615 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A) Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930
SunseedFoodCoop.com
Community-owned, Not-for-Profit Co-op founded in 1974. Largest selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic produce and much more. Open Mon-Sat 9-7 & Sun 10-6.
2916 S. Washington Ave Titusville, 321-269-4848
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Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly holistic fashion by offering massage, cholesterol testing, food detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopath ics and natural foods.
Gina Kearney RH (AHG), Clinical Herbalist
725 N. Hwy. A1A, D-103 Jupiter, 561-768-9005 herbsandowls.com
Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flow er Essence Therapy and Herbal & Sha manism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more!
1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 3 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647
Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relaxing atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights. Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, Consultations, Classes, and Supplies. Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, salves, and more. See ad, page 40.
THE HERB CORNER
277 N. Babcock St Melbourne, 321-757-7522 HerbCorner.net
Bulk Herbs, Herbal Certification Course and other herbal classes. Essential oils, handmade salves and lotions, customized herbal blends and private con sultations. See ad, page 37.
LILLY’S HERBS & MORE
407 5th Ave Indialantic, 321-517-4372 LilysHerbs.com
All vegan café. Soaps, beeswax can dles, and herbs. Specializing in organic coffee, teas, and smoothies. Breakfast and lunch. Bakery items and soups, salads, and sandwiches. Check website for hours.
DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS
2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374 DivineSoulWellness.com
Divine Healing, Wellness Education, Meditation, Reiki Circles, Mindful Yoga, Soundbath Healing, Crystals, Chakra Balancing, Local Jewelry, Art, Candles & Soaps, USDA Organic CBD. Available for private events.
Clinics in Viera & Titusville, 321-757-6899
Fully Integrated Primary Care & Wellness HolisticPrimaryCareBrevard.com
Fully integrated Primary Care and Family Practice - injury and illness, chronic disease, anti-aging, func tional medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and more. Same-day sick appoint ments. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.
LITTLE SEA APOTHECARY & SPA
Boutique and Skin Care
115 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic LittleSeaSpa.com, 321-848-1087
Mind, Body, Soul. Unique boutique of fering handmade gifts inspired by the sea with an attached holistic spa, Or ganic Bath & Body, Natural Remedies, Beachwear, Herbs, Candles, Crystals. See ad, page 8.
JC Jones, CH, LMT, NGH, IAHP
Indian Harbour Beach, 321-775-5797
BrevardHypnosis.com
Advanced hypnosis system proven around the world to resolve almost any issue for lasting change, even when ev erything else might’ve failed. Dissolve unwanted habits. Transform your life. (NGH #78668). See ad, page 19.
Lori Burke, Cert. Clinical Hypnotherapist Viera, 321-652-1039
LoriBurkeHypnosis.com
Start Living a Life You Love! Free your self from hostility, fears, resentment; Overcome limiting thoughts and behav iors; Adopt healthy habits; Improve re lationships. (IAIH Certified CHt/CCHt/ CTHt #7596890).
ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH
CI, MNLP, CTH
611 SW Federal Highway, Ste K-1 Stuart, 772-215-2985
Elizabeth@TranceformU.com
Combining the best of Hypnosis, Neu roLinguistics (NLP) and ThetaHealing to create rapid and lasting changes at the subconscious level. Results appear in body, mind, and spirit. From small concerns to serious trauma, from motivation to spir ituality, subconscious changes positively affect all aspects of life. Practicing here in Stuart since 2003.
MELISSA DEAN, MD
Dean Wellness Institute Premiere Center for Regenerative Medicine Vero Beach, 772-567-1500
Age Management, Weight Loss, Preven tative Medicine, Andropause, Bioiden tical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nu trition and many other integrative thera pies. See ad, back cover.
DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM
Institute of Health & Wellness
218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556
InstituteHealthWellness.com
Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenera tive Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvena tion, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 29.
Rebecca Hunton, MD
150 Fifth Ave, Ste A
Indialantic, 321-806-7436
DrHunton.com
Are you Radiantly Healthy? We offer Integrative/Functional Medicine solu tions to address health challenges and healthy aging! We combine both tra ditional and natural options including medical marijuana certification. See ad, page 39.
YALE (YOEL) R. SMITH, MD, DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera AntiAgingIM.com
Hypertension, diabetes, mold/Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunc tion, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ad, page 33.
RADIANTLY HEALTHY DRIP LOUNGE
150 Fifth Ave, Ste B Indialantic, 321-243-1859 rh-md.com/drip-lounge
Delivering vital nutrients, IV Therapy benefits people with Chronic Fatigue, De pression, Migraines/Tension Headaches, Allergies, IBS, Cardiovascular Dis ease, Autoimmune Disease, Athletic Recovery, Viral/Bacterial Infections, and Common Cold/Flu. See ad, page 39.
6375 N. Wickham Road, Ste 101 Melbourne, 321-465-7986
TheDripBar.com
Offering 18 Lifestyle IV drips such as time machine, powerpack and flu fighter. Health support drips like High C and chelation. 797 USP compliant compounding on-site. Also featur ing Food Inflammation Testing, red light therapy and halo infrared sauna. See ad, page 15.
4865 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 105 Melbourne, 321-425-2111 Vitalifts.com
Dedicated IV vitamin and nutri ent therapies Center. IV therapy used for sport performance, stress reduction, migraines, Fi bromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin reju venation, memory, and much more.
TRANSPERSONAL LIFE COACH
Elizabeth Papp-Stinson 585-313-6668, AmethistLady59@hotmail.com MyChildhoodGettingOverIt.com
You are more than your diagnosis. Let’s explore how your mind, body, and soul can work together to create balance and peace in your life.
Heather Leah, BA, LMT The Viera Business Center 5595 Schenck Ave, Ste 8 Rockledge, 941-248-9127 NurturingSol.com
State of the art Assisted Lymphatic Ther apy. Holistic solution to boost immune system; help relieve lymphedema, postsurgical scarring, inflammation, chronic health issues & more. Additional mo dalities offered. (MA90143, MM17447)
CHAD TAYLOR, LMT, GINGER TAYLOR, LMT, VERONICA YOUNG, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986 MassagesWithPurpose.com
Advanced, Medical, Integra tive therapists offering: Mas sage Therapy (deep tissue, prenatal, sports stretching), Craniosacral Therapy, Lym phatic Drainage Therapy, Micro-Current Advanced Pain Management, Gentle Scar Release, Thai Mas sage, Reflexology, and Total Body Balancing; help ing clients transition towards a better life. MM35261, MA75423, MA93522, MA99848
DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT 321-431-8280
Melbourne/Palm Bay
Integrative massage therapy customized to your specific needs, including: Thera peutic/Deep Tissue, Tabletop Thai and Pregnancy Massage. Hot stones, infra red lights, and aromatherapy are always complimentary. (MA91001)
OHANA TREE MASSAGE AND YOGA
1044 NE Jensen Beach Blvd Jensen Beach, 888-229-7255 OhanaTreeMassageandYoga.com
Specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapeutic Massage. Individual and group Yoga sessions. Serving Jensen Beach and surround ing cities for over 10 years.
2251 Town Center Ave., Ste 101, Unit 14 Viera, 772-779-1137 Sandalwood.GlossGenius.com
My passion is helping my clients find balance - in mind and body. Massage can reduce pain, muscle tension and stress, increase circulation and much more. MA97795.
SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com
Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holis tic approach to traditional Physical Medi cine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation.
ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789
Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com
Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL
We offer a wide variety of divination tools to en hance your Spiritual Jour ney including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, ship ping, and phone orders available. See ad, page 21.
Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102 Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814
Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592
Treasure Coast’s premier metaphysi cal store, now with three locations. In cense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more. Daily Readers and knowledgeable staff al ways on hand. Open 7 days. See ad, page 35.
1789 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, 772-257-6499
SparkofDivine.com
Spark offers classes, healings, readers, yoga & much more. We carry a variety of crystals, jewelry, books, sage & many other meta physical gifts and tools.
HARMONY NEUROFEEDBACK
1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 9 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-405-2795 HarmonyNeurofeedback.com
Neurofeedback has helped with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Behav ioral Issues, Mood issues, Pain, Lyme, Headaches, Concussion, TBI and a variety of other issues.
Dr. Leon Gonyo, D.C., F.I.A.M.A. 6094 SE Federal Hwy, 772-781-0193 StuartFamilyChiro.com
Lasting relief with no surgery, shots, or dangerous addictive medications, using low level laser therapy and acupuncture to reverse nerve damage. 100% Noninvasive. Free evaluation.
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SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com
Holistic regenerative medicine using PRP (platelet rich plasma) for arthri tis, tendinitis, aesthetics (face and skin rejuvenation aka “Vampire Facial”) and hair regeneration. Enhance sexual health with PRP, bioidentical hormones, shock wave therapy, and peptides. IV vitamin and NAD therapy to reverse aging. Stem cell Therapy, Exo somes, Shockwave, acupuncture, Perineural injec tions for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain.
BETH LYNCH, MEDIUM, AUTHOR Intuitive Counselor, Educator 888-271-4487, InnerLight444@gmail.com linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444
Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher & Author. Graduate of Arthur Fords School of Mediumship; Mark Irelands Prestigious Medium Certified, and 25 years’ experience teaching Spiritual principals for healing.
Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressions
By appointment: 772-200-0016 TessTheHealer@gmail.com TreasureCoastMedium.com
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and need closure? Did you miss the chance to say ‘Goodbye’? Or are you in need of divine guidance about your career, love life, or finances? Allow the Angels to help you make the right decisions. Learn how to cultivate your own intuition through classes offered in spiritual development.
Serving Treasure Coast, Vero Beach
In person & virtual, 772-453-6449
TheCloudWalker.com
Classes in person/online: qigong, Tai Chi, self-defense. Instructor certi fication, distance healing, acupres sure. Rare therapeutic qigong forms for COPD, immune system deficien cies, anxiety disorders, parkinsonism, diabetes and CVA.
MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO 401-263-8828
Now in Port St. Lucie DivinelyTouched.com
Mary is author of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life, that chronicles her healing journey through metaphys ics and her spiritual awakening. She has degrees in medical technology, Re flexology, Reiki, and Reconnective Healing. Her healings have been described as “miraculous.” Call for a distance or in person session.
Virtual and Phone
Vero Beach, 772-538-6211
BethVargasHealing.com
Usui/Tibetan/Karuna Reiki
Master Teacher, Certified Angelologist and Mesa Carrier, Angel Healing Therapist/Reader and Teacher offers Healing, Spir itual Counseling, Cord Cutting, Divine Soul Read ings and more. Helping you move into alignment with your divinity. Find your purpose.
Muffy Charles, Master Herbalist & Clinical Nutritionist PureGoodnessApothecary.com 213-632-9480
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Clean, safe, and chemical free options for everyday use to aid in healing Eczema, Psoriasis, Anxiety, Insomnia, Headaches and more, often caused by hidden chemicals.
Deena Rahill, 786-488-7782
825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart SoundVibration.net
Experience a blissful journey of sound, lights and vibration. Gongs, drums, chimes, and singing bowls can alter brain wave frequencies and allow for healing. Group or private sessions available.
3414 Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Pierce, 772-461-2272
UnityOfFortPierce.com
A positive, practical approach to living life on Purpose. Services
10 a.m. in our sanctuary (social distancing & masks). Facebook livestream at Face book.com/Unity.FortPierce. See ad, page 24.
950 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, 772-562-1133
UnityOfVero.org
Join us 10 am. for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiri tual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and commu nity. All are welcome! See ad, page 17.
US 1 Port St Lucie,772-877-2102
Downtown Ft Pierce, 772-301-3814
Jensen Beach Mall, 772-208-5592
Freyja Spellman is an intuitive em path and clairvoyant. She is skilled in reading the Tarot, Animal Spirits, and Intuitive Animal Communications.
Sessions available through Scented Dragon. See ad, page 35.
Dr. Kristen Barry
Rockledge/Suntree, 321-574-9014
SpaceCoastThermography.com
FDA approved radiation-free Breast and Full Body Screenings. Highest quality images in Brevard County. MD report and all images (4-ways) included. Af fordable and Grants available.
Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-781-5353
CompleteCareTC.com
Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screen ing providing insight into ways of stay ing healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction. Upper body and full body screen ing also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 35.
Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach 321-312-0363
ThermographyofBrevard.com
Thermography sees inflammation in the body, early detection of breast disease, dys function of heart, lungs, digestive system, colon, thyroid, vascular system, muscles, joints and more.
DR. MATT PARKER, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, VMRT
Holistic Veterinary House-Calls Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound & Jupiter DrMattParker.com Vet@DrMattParker.com
House-Calls, dogs and cats. Most treatment plans include a combi nation of: Whole-Foods/Nutrition, Herbs, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Rehab Exercises, Energy Healing—based on individual needs.
Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Highway A1A Satellite Beach, 321-773-6458
Balance your Body, Mind & Spirit with Hatha Yoga. Gentle, guided yoga postures with Stretching, Deep Breathing, and Relaxation. $5 per class through Sat ellite Recreation Department. See ad, page 33.
270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112 Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122 JustBreatheAerials.com
Offering tradition al and AntiGravity yoga. Whether in a hammock or on a mat, join us for a Restorative, Pilates, Vinyasa or Gentle class. Yoga Teacher Training. See ad, page 13.
learn about marketing opportunities at: 321-426-0080
Dean Wellness Institute has been serving Vero Beach, Florida, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We work closely with our patients to improve their quality of life as they age. Our focus is getting the root cause of health issues, rather than treating just the symptom. We provide the most up-to-date information in an integrative manner that empowers each patient to be their healthiest.
Melissa Dean, MD, MMB Anti-Aging Medicine Master’s Metabolic Medicine
Catherine Cheries, P.A.