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Local Doctor Featured Speaker at Anti-Aging Conference
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racie Leonhardt, DO, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, is a featured speaker and teacher at the upcoming American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Endocrinology conference scheduled for August 13 to 15. Her subject and course of discussion will be “Oxytocin: The New Hormone on the Block with Novel Clinical Applications”. Oxytocin is one of the “happy hormones”, and to that end, Dr. Leonhardt will be presenting patient cases to other physicians. A4M trains and certifies physicians in this area of medicine with the conference featuring renowned scientists, researchers and clinicians. An international speaker and innovative educator, Dr. Leonhardt has been published in medical journals. On a regular basis, she teaches at St. Petersburg General Hospital and at LECOM medical school; she has lectured at the American Osteopathic Association national conferences as well as PCOMS and PCMS conferences. Location: 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. For more information on Dr. Leonhardt, visit PeaksOfHealth.com. For appointment, call 727-826-0838. See ad page 11.
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Ayur-Thai Yoga Beginner Course at Living Room Yoga
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artake of a two-day Beginner Course in Ayur-Thai Yoga Bodywork, taking place August 21 to 22, at Living Room Yoga, in St. Petersburg. This course brings the wisdom of Thai hands-on therapy together with Ayurvedic philosophy. Facilitated by Barry Cooper, LMT, AHC, RYT 500, participants will learn a 60 to 90-minute sequence done on a futon/mat, receive a manual and certificate, and earn 16 CECs through NCBTMB. Areas of study include proper body mechanics; how to apply rhythmic rocking and walking; underlying theory of Thai Yoga Bodywork; Ayurvedic 5-element theory and theory of three doshas; the 5 vayus of yoga and Ayurveda; supporting breathwork and meditation; and more. Covid Safety Note: Masks can be worn or optional. Please do not attend if you have felt sick or have been exposed to someone with Covid in the last two weeks. Cost: $295/by August 8; $325/after. Location: 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. To register, call 727-826-4754 or 407-4684023 or visit Living-Room-Yoga-llc.square.site/product/ayurthai-yoga-bodywork-basics/36?cs=true&cst=custom. See ad page 18. MM#29887
