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ow appropriate it is that we should be publishing our 2015 Annual Directory the same month we celebrate our four-year anniversary as publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine. This annual enhancement to our monthly issue brings together the hundreds of practitioners and businesses we have had the honor of working with in Northwest Florida. They are focused on your journey to live a healthy lifestyle and care for your surrounding area and resources. Natural Awakenings has always been the area’s goDaralyn and Scott to-guide for discovering and learning valuable tips and Chase ideas for your lifestyle. We understand that as busy, active people, you need a resource at your fingertips to keep you and your family on track all year. In addition to the Annual Directory, this special edition is sprinkled with profiles and spotlights offering a closer look at and important information about practitioners in our local area. Each year, we are amazed to uncover the cutting-edge developments in our industry and unveil the talented and caring practitioners in our healthy living, healthy planet community. Out of 100 Natural Awakenings publications nationwide, we are proud to say we lead the way in the number and variety of credible natural living resources. This year, in an effort to shine a light our amazing community, we are thrilled to announce our inaugural official natural living event on the Emerald Coast. As we venture into the planning phase, we can share our vision of the event that will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on October 17, with expert presenters, headline music and entertainment and screening of several documentary films that reveal groundbreaking research by leading global figures. We anticipate a day filled with mindfulness, stress reduction, meditation and soothing arts, including qigong, tai chi, yoga, guided imagery, breathwork, hypnotherapy and more. Plus, there will be wellness-related experiences such as biofeedback, community acupuncture, oxygen therapy, bodywork and thermography. The weekend will be jammed pack with experiences in a variety of fit body classes, eat well and nutritional workshops, nature outings and outdoor activities. The afternoon and evening will include meandering the weekend fair trade and farmers’ market while enjoying music and art therapy opportunities. All are invited to explore, participate and support the most robust natural living event of the Emerald Coast, thanks to our readers, our advertiser and all those that have contributed to the success of “waking up” Northwest Florida… naturally. We invite you to keep our March issue around as a permanent reference in your life to embrace new concepts and surround yourselves with all the goodness that Natural Awakenings offers—for free. Have a healthy March,

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Gregg Patterson Relates His Miraculous Journey at Unity

regg Patterson will speak at Unity of Panama City at 11 a.m., March 1 about the spiritual revelations he and his wife, Megan, received as they walked 500 miles across Spain along the Camino de Santiago Trail. Patterson states, “I grew up attending mainstream church and all the people and lessons were very positive. But there was one item I struggled with—this was not just this religion, but many others. How could some groups feel they are right and everyone who does not have the exact same beliefs are wrong? What about the people who lived before Christ or other great teachers? I just could not believe they were all going to be punished and go to Hell.” About 350 miles into the hike, Patterson started to come to some conclusions.

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tone Soup Intuitive Center is holding Faery Festival 2015 on April 11, with intuitive readers, aura photography, a John of God light bed, music, performers and much more. Owner Jan Myers says, “This is a spring celebration to relax and enjoy!” She offers classes and workshops during the week and on weekends. Stone Soup is a shop for local artists to sell their unique, one-of-a-kind designs, including jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, wind chimes, semiprecious stones, diaper cakes, hand-painted furniture, custom-etched glasses and more. Location: 700 Beal Pkwy., Unit D, Ft. Walton Beach. For more information, call 850-533-6565, email IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com or visit IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org.

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ammy Jones, a representative for Young Living Essential Oils, will make a presentation on using their products for pet care from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 25, at the Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall. Jones says, “We love our fur babies as much as any other family member. If you desire to care for them using all natural non-invasive means, then join us as shares how Young Living may be the perfect fit to help support your pet’s well-being.” Topics include the basics of how to use essential oils for your furry and feathered friends; why there is so much misinformation about essential oils and pets published in books and on the Internet; why it is imperative that pet owners use only Young Living Essential Oils on and around their pets; and safety tips and precautions. Cost is $5 at the door. Location: 716 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola. For more information, call 850-259-5711 or visit ahealthychange4all.com.

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he Cool the Panhandle Funky Bike Fest will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., March 28, this year in Pensacola’s historic Belmont Devilliers neighborhood. Bicyclists will gather at Devilliers Square, at Belmont and Devilliers streets, to show off their bicycles to the community and a panel of judges that will select the best and funkiest bikes in town. The Funky Bike contest categories include best antique bicycle, most decorative, best children’s bike and best in show. There will be live music, educational information and presentations about safe bicycling, bicycle commuting and creating a more bikefriendly city. Organizer Christian Wagley states, “This year, we’re also holding a session to educate people about how to outfit their bicycle into a truly functional one for commuting, so that they can ride to work or to the store and leave the car behind. This is a growing trend all across the country and here in Northwest Florida, too. I’ve been getting around mostly by bicycle for nearly 20 years, and I’m never going back. The world is such a richer place from a bicycle! I can smell the flowers in bloom, tell which way the wind is blowing and what weather is coming, and easily stop for conversations with neighbors and others I meet along the way. I get great exercise along the way while leaving my car behind. I love it!” The event is hosted by 350 Pensacola, which working to empower individuals to take responsibility and to pursue solutions to global warming through local and global action. The local group works with global 350.org along the Gulf Coast to bring people together in a united, concerted and long-term effort to make 350 ppm of CO2 in the atmosphere, the safe upper limit, a reality. 350 Pensacola partners with Sustainable Gulf Coast to offer discussion courses and other activities to encourage people to examine their personal values and habits and develop strategies for acting on their commitment to a healthy Earth and sustainable future. Admission is free. For more information, call 850-687-9968 or visit Facebook.com/350pensacola and 350.org.

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

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he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10. 20

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Even Modest Drinking Raises Risk of Heart Disease

ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease. In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week. They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

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Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

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Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk) 22

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UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules. The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture. Source: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (iatp.org)

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ery, during which babies may develop colic, acid reflux, difficulty feeding or other symptoms,” explains Lee. “My goal is to prevent these issues from occurring, which is why getting a newborn into an ICPA chiropractor as soon as possible is absolutely crucial.” Because infants cannot describe how they feel and X-rays are not typically taken, pediatric chiropractors receive extensive training in diagnostic analysis during their diplomate training. The newborn treatment plan is made on a case-by-case basis. “If I find that all is well, then I simply recommend checkups at the baby’s major milestones, such as crawling and walking. However, if I discover signs of a serious issue, then I recommend further treatment,” Lee explains. She adds that adjustments for infants usually involve the amount of pressure equivalent to pressing an index finger on a closed eyelid. As babies grow into toddlers, Lee advises regular spinal check-ups to evaluate for proper development of the head, neck and spine and to correct

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any misalignments caused by the bumps and bruises of learning to crawl and walk. The chiropractic approach holds that the effects of subluxations on the nervous system may be linked to a variety of concerns, such as a weakened immune system, chronic ear infections, digestive dysfunction or respiratory disorders. For school-aged children, receiving regular quarterly checkups enables the chiropractor to notice issues like scoliosis and poor postural habits early and nip them in the bud, preventing future complications, illnesses and pain. “Because all nerves travel through the spine, scoliosis can affect the function of our organs. Complications like asthma, abnormal menstrual cycles or digestive dysfunction may develop later in life,” says Lee. “Too much time spent in the sitting posture, working on computers and playing video games hinders a child’s nervous system, because we are created to move, not to be sedentary. The abnormal posture causes the tightening of certain muscles and the weakening of others,” Lee explains, adding that she advocates the use of a standing or adjustable work station and a gym ball or special cushion for sitting, which forces the engagement of the core muscles. “The more motion the spine has, the healthier the entire body will be,” she says. Bluewater Chiropractic offers

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Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com • SalonVedat.com Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 9.

BIOFEEDBACK NATURAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS Leesa Haire, ND RPh Grand Blvd, Hwy 98, Miramar Beach Golden Almond, Racetrack Rd, FWB 850-501-2544 • DoctorLJH@gmail.com DoctorLeesa.com

Dr. Leesa uses biofeedback health scans to identify your body’s preference for nutrition. She also identifies stress from toxins, hormonal imbalances, organ stress and more.

SILA BEAUTY AND HEALTH

P.O Box 761, Pensacola 850-542-7102 SilaBeautyAndHealth.com SilaBeautyAndHealth@gmail.com Sila is an all natural dietary supplement for optimal hair growth that restores hair vitality and supports the natural production of collagens ability to increase hair thickness and strength. See ad, page 20.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY NITIN BAWA, MD

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com

General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 10.

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CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

Nitin Bawa, M.D. 1555 Crystal Beach Dr., Destin • 850-424-7320 45 Sugar Sand Ln., Santa Rosa Beach • 850-534-4170 907 Mar Walt Dr., Ste. 2011, FWB • 850-586-7890 DrBawa.com

itin Bawa, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, but he has a special interest in bioidentical hormones, esthetics and complementary and holistic medicine. There are not many physicians that understand how to use bioidentical hormones, and Bawa attends many conferences to learn more, including those of the American Association of Anti-aging Medicine (A4M). Bawa tries to use natural supplements whenever possible and is always trying to determine which supplements work. He uses new technologies such as Coolsculpting and has a lot of experience in using lasers to help people look younger. His Pearl laser can help people look 10 years younger and also performs laser hair and vein removal. Another laser helps with toenail fungus without medication. Genetic testing is becoming more routine, and Bawa is among the first in the area to start using it as a routine part of a complete physical. Bawa graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School in 2001 and did his residency in internal medicine at the hospital there. He has been in this area for 10 years and maintains three clinics located in Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. See ad, page 10.

BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified since 1994 Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 20+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 21.

CHRIS GAINES, LMT

Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 16.

DONALD MORGAN, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819 Helping clients relax and rejuvenate with therapeutic massage, hot stone massage and pregnancy massage in a safe and caring environment. MA57307. See ad, page 16.

MIKE ORTEGA, LMT & REIKI MASTER TEACHER

THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com Mike uses use massage therapy techniques and Reiki energy movement to enhance the nerves, muscles, glands and circulation within for balance and well-being. Mondays w/ Mike just $55 for 1 hour. MA75894. See ad, page 15.

HEALING WATERS PAIN THERAPY 215 Mountain Dr, Ste 112, Destin Bill 850-461-0058, Ryan 850-624-8742 HealingWatersPainTherapy.com HealingWatersPainTherapy@gmail.com

Fast and effective body healing through combining use of the Myokinesthetic System™ and the MPS (microcurrent point stimulation). Most problems are nearly pain-free in four treatments.

ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-582-2285

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-974-0928 Specializing in compassionate Deep Tissue Massage; combining deep relaxation and deep specific work to address physical, mental, and emotional trauma. MA56647. See ad, page 16.

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-598-7515

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Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch Energy Therapy, Chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain. MA59372. See ad, page 16.

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BOUTIQUE BRAVA HAIR STUDIO, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE BravaHairStudio@gmail.com 850-833-3003 • BravaHairStudio.com

Brava Boutique is full of fun and exotic gifts from all over the world. Everything from organic pastas from Italy to Charles Viancin echo friendly lids for healthy food storage. See ad, page 18.

BREAST SCREENING HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES Dr. Garry Hendricks, N.D. 205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste A, FWB 850-736-5700 • HendRx@Live.com

Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the very earliest stages cardiovascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, diabetes, TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and organic botanical supplements. See ad, page 17.

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Joseph Register 850-603-0215 Info@RegisterFamilyFarm.com RegisterFamilyFarm.com Delicious honey and natural hive products! A family-run honeybee farm offering premium wildflower and tupelo honey. Handcrafted beeswax candles and natural soaps and lip balms made with raw honey and beeswax. See profile, page 44.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Natural and holistic healthcare. Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

Dr. Susan M. Welch, FAGD • No Mercury Fillings

Dr. Welch focuses a large part of her practice on assisting you in obtaining the best night’s sleep, through simple oral appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you have difficulties using, or are intolerant, with a CPAP machine, an oral sleep appliance could be the solution to getting the sleep you deserve.

• Crowns • Teeth Whitening • Bridges • Veneers • Implant Restorations • Aligner Orthodontics

Snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with the following symptoms Insomnia • Snoring • Dry Mouth Throat Memory Loss • Morning Headache Attention Deficit • Fatigue • Nocturia Depression • Moody • Impotence

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KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care.

COLONIC THERAPY SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.

Adjustments Chiropractic Massage Therapeutic Exercise Ultrasound. Cryotherapy (cold compress). Custom Foot Orthotics Interferential Electro Stimulation Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) (When available). See ad, page 22.

Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com • 850-533-6565 Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand painted furniture. See ad, page 23.

DENTISTRY

PRO-ACTIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr Brian Schuessler 850-279-4913 4591 Hwy 20 E, #201 Pro-ActiveChiro.com

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PENSACOLA WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Beverly North, LMT, CT 945 W Michigan Ave, 6C, Pensacola 850-449-5572 • MA 56835 • MM24149 Wellness requires a state of b a l a n c e . We o f f e r c o l o n h y d r o t h e r a p y, r e f l e x o l o g y, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model. See ad, page 45.

DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 19.

DR SCOTT SMITH, DC

430 NE Racetrack Rd, Ste B, FWB HealthSourceFWB.com 850-200-4911 Neck pain, headaches, back pain, knee/hip/foot trouble or arthritis? —Try chiropractic. Non-surgical spinal decompression, rehab exercises, nutritional counseling, RockTape kinesiology tape, supplements, and affordable physicals: school, sports, & DOT.

COACHING/COUNSELING A CLEAN MIND COACHING & COUNSELING

Ashley Pennewill, LCSW 605 E Government St, Pensacola 850-501-5110 • CounselingPensacola.com Come learn how natural it is to thrive rather than cope and survive. It’s very simple and just takes practice. Visit my entertaining blog on website to see.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY GULF BREEZE APOTHECARY

850-677-9340 Pharmacy@GulfBreezeApothecary.com GulfBreezeApothecary.com Specialize in women’s and men’s hormone replacement therapy programs, fullservice compounding pharmacy, offering all types of compounded medications, including pediatrics, pain management, dermatology, veterinary, sterile compounding, wound, scar and skin care. See profile, page 36.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 49 (Pensacola Edition).

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We specialized in sleep disorders, TMJ, headaches, snoring, and sleep apnea. Plus, crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, mplant restorations, allgner orthodontics, cleanings, digital x-ray imaging, laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ad, page 33 (Emerald Coast Edition).

DETOXIFICATION EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

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DINING CAFE’ ORGANIC

Drs Frisbee Center for Healthy Living 850-862-4313 • 119 Truxton Ave, FWB 850-585-3645 • 113 Truxton Ave, FWB CafeOrganicFWB.com • FrisbeeandKracht.com Drs. Frisbee Center for Healthy Living is an integrated facility that includes Cafe’Organic, which offers affordable, healthy food togo or dine in.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 13.

WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827

Clean, organic, vegan, Paleo, gluten free and Dairy Free foodsPure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach. Organic menu and market salads, wraps, sandwiches. See ad, page 33.

EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKOz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

merald Coast Functional Family Medicine offers food sensitivity testing, functional medicine and healthy aging consultations, hormone replacement therapy, medical detoxification, nutrition, prenatal care, primary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing. Functional family medicine is for everyone, whether you have been battling a chronic disease, been passed from one specialist to the next or you are someone that considers themself in good health and wants to optimize their well-being. Emerald Coast uses the latest medical research to develop personalized care for each patient based on his or her unique environment, lifestyle and genes. Using a thorough and individualized approach, we are able to unlock the root cause of disease and regain health. “My goal in founding Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine is to help my patients find whole, sustainable health,” says Dr. Kozlowsky. “I do not believe the solution is always found in a prescription pad. While I strongly believe in using medications when necessary, I believe in a broader approach. Whole health includes the mind, the body and the spirit. The three are connected and must be balanced; if we are not well in one, it is impossible to be well in the others.” See ad, page 2.

ENERGY CONSERVATION EMOTIONAL HEALING BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS

Susan Giangiulio, MEd, CECP, CLP 850-240-2279 Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com Certified Lifeline Technique™ and an Emotion Code Practitioner applying kinesiology, known as muscle testing, to communicate with subconscious thoughts. Release tr apped emotions, eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.

EMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 6.

GULF COAST INSULATION Serving the Emerald Coast 850-685-9709 GulfCoastInsulation.com info@GulfCoastInsulation.com

Locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality installation and products making homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. Call or click for a free estimate and consultation. See ad, page 22.

FLORIDA PACE

Veronica Cross Outreach Coordinator 866-558-3180 • FloridaPace.gov Florida PACE program is a sustainable energy funding program that provides up to 100% financing for energy saving efficient projects based on property equity and repayment through tax rolls.

ENERGY HEALING NATURAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS Leesa Haire, ND RPh Grand Blvd, Hwy 98, Miramar Beach Golden Almond, Racetrack Rd, FWB 850-501-2544 • DoctorLJH@gmail.com DoctorLeesa.com

Dr. Leesa uses biofeedback health scans to identify your body’s preference for nutrition. She also identifies stress from toxins, hormonal imbalances, organ stress and more.

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GULF BREEZE APOTHECARY 850-677-9340 Pharmacy@GulfBreezeApothecary.com GulfBreezeApothecary.com

ulf Breeze Apothecary, founded in in 2009, is a compounding pharmacy that serves the entire Gulf Coast, including Pensacola, Perdido Key, Navarre and Destin. With patient-focused pharmacy and dedicated customer service, Gulf Breeze Apothecary takes the time to listen to patients’ needs and provide the highest level of quality and

customer service in the industry. They specialize in women's and men's hormone replacement therapy programs, but are also a full-service compounding pharmacy, offering all types of compounded medications, including pediatrics, pain management, dermatology, veterinary, sterile compounding, wound, scar and skin care. Compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are made from individual ingredients that are mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. This allows the compounding pharmacist to work with the physician and the patient to create a custom medication that fits the patient’s exact needs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient and compounded by a licensed pharmacy. In addition, compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy. Gulf Breeze Apothecary offers free consultations with patients and have saliva testing kits in the pharmacy. Most insurance is accepted and the pharmacy has a full line of premium over-the-counter supplements, as well.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

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Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. These charming, European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors set up around beautiful green lawns, wide cobblestone walkways, shade trees and park benches, all surrounding a stunning water feature that creates an inviting market experience. Contact Diane Kolopanas 850499-4697.

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SEASIDE FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays 9am-1pm, Downtown Seaside (behind “Raw & Juicy” at the amphitheater) jlkuntz@mac.com or on Facebook Comprised of local growers and crafts people who offer locally grown produce and farm products that are healthy and environmentally conscious.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE 5533 Highway 90 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Alternative Health Food Store Since 1998.

Educated and friendly Staff, Quality Vitamins & Supplements.Essential Oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural Health Assessments: Iridology Tongue and Fingernail Assessment, Reflex Nutrition Assessment. By appointment, $50.

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2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairyfree and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 16.

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-499-3670 EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad, page 13.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun Natural and organic foods. Largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff. See ad, page 5.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC AND PRIMARY CARE Raquel Skidmore, M.D. 756 Harrison Blvd., Panama City 850-640-1530

ulf Coast Holistic and Primary Care services include general medicine, EKG, lab work, sports and school physicals, weight-loss procedures, acupuncture, cupping, herbal alternatives, nutrition, energy analysis and spiritual counseling. MOUNT OF OLIVES HEALTH FOODS Skidmore says, “When I went to medical 850-784-9001 school, I noticed that much of the pathology was 728 W 23rd St, Panama City MountOfOlives.com of “unknown” causes and often considered “inFeaturing quality curable”. Yet there are plenty of statistics about products we stand pharmacological drugs, their side effects and their behind. Gluten free prognoses. Most of those pharmaceuticals treat only symptom, not causes, and foods, non GMO, bulk foods, refrigerated/ actually create more problems by inhibiting the innate self-healing mechanism of frozen organic foods, the body.” raw foods, cosmetics, organic pet food. See ad, back At Gulf Coast Holistic and Primary Care, “We believe that family medicine cover (Panama City Edition). should provide continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family,” says Skidmore. “Our difference lies in our holistic vision, which in addition to OLD THYME REMEDIES biological, clinical and behavioral considerations, can view the patient’s underlyTheresa Ellis and Beth Workman ing causes, for which we offer a more Eastern view of health and its restoration to 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola overall wellness. It is my mission to provide holistic care and treat the disease, and 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 not just the symptoms, to give the body a chance to heal on its own, which it is varieties of loose herbs, designed to do.” See ad, page 19. top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 25.

PACE WELLNESS CENTER

Katie Lastinger, Owner 850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com Facebook/The-Wellness-Center Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse analysis, glandular body typing. Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot house, chi machine, and massage therapy.

PENSACOLA NATURAL FOODS, INC 916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola 850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com

1 5 % o ff v i t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles. Bulk discounts. See ad, page 16 (Pensacola Edition).

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SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

VIDA HEALTH FOODS

850-238-7368 5908 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach VidaHealthy@gmail.com Panama City Beach’s only natural Health Food Store. Clean all natural products. Supplements, Paleo, vegan protein, health and beauty and functional beverages. See ad, page 14.

WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827

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KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC AND NATURAL WELLNESS CENTER John S. Kovar, DC 29G Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW Fort Walton Beach 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com

GREEN CLEANING NORWEX INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Lesley Fahey • 763-843-2326 NaturalAlternatives4u@outlook.com LesleyFahey.Norwex.biz Our mission is to improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes. As a bonus, these products make cleaning faster and more costeffective than traditional cleaning products.

ovar Chiropractic and Natural Wellness Center offers chiropractic, acupuncture, nutritional analysis, Standard Process whole food supplements, massage, and physical therapy modalities to assist patients in health and wellness, by using safe and natural methods. Standard Process is devoted to improving the quality of life by providing the safest, most effective, highest quality dietary supplements through health care professionals. His intent is always to educate health-minded people in maintaining their vibrant and active lifestyles, so they may now, and in the future, avoid unnecessary medicines and surgeries, and continue on their life’s journey with optimal wellness. John S. Kovar, DC Over the years, Dr. Kovar has taken many postgraduate classes, and specialty classes in Activator Technique, Sacral Occipital Technique, Cox Traction, and Neuro-Emotional Technique around the country. He became certified in chiropractic rehabilitation after passing the National Board test in 1997 and obtained an acupuncture certification in 2006. He offers nutritional testing, which is done by performing a non-invasive muscle reflex test on the patient. The test will tell what nutritional supplements are needed for the body to function properly and the proper dosage required for that individual patient. This method allows the patient to individualize their nutritional supplementation in order to achieve optimum health and wellness.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 6.

GLUTEN FREE FOOD GUTHRIE’S SIN IN A TIN CHOCOLATE PATÉ DESSERT

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Chef Will Guthrie Contact us at HiThere@SinInATin.org 850-292-0536 • SinInATin.org “The Best Chocolate Thing in the World.” A 5-Star ,awardwinning gourmet dessert created by Pensacola’s Chef Guthrie. Gluten free. No artificial additives, preservatives. Low sugar and carbs. Publix – Ever’man – Online.

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XCLEAN CLEANERS

Organic Dry Cleaner & Laundry 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-932-2565 XClean.net No petroleum based or perchloroethylene chemicals used. Dry clean and laundry, wash and fold, all households linens, leather, purse, wedding dress, drapes, uniforms. Free pick up and delivery in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. See ad, page 44.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.com Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com. Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com.

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

HERBAL MEDICINE OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 25.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and antiaging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 10.

EMERALD WATERS

Mauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC 850-279-6815 1005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville Dr. Stanton, a PhD in Natural Health, sees patients for all types of health concerns. Specializing in women’s care and children 12 years and up. Always accepting new patients. Find on Facebook. See ad, page 27.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticPrimaryCare.com

At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human…. mind, body and spirit. Prescreening for medical marijuana. See ad, page 19.

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e stock more than 200 different bulk herbs, powders, spices, teas, sprouting seeds and cosmetic ingredients, including top brands of therapeutic essential oils, homeopathics and Kangen water. There is ionic foot detox and infrared sauna, as well as monthly handson workshops, herbal round table discussions and holistic consults by appointment. We also offer a reference library that the public is welcome to use for their own research. We store our inventory in large cabinets away from the damaging lights, and are proud to support our local vendors of dairy and pet foods, fermented foods, natural skin care,and gift items. People can find everything they need to learn and make their own herbal remedies, from bulk single herbs to the accessories and tools needed to make herbal tinctures, salves, infusions, decoctions and more. If there is something you are looking for, we will try to find it for you. We love teaching people how easy it is to use herbs and natural remedies to take care of themselves and their family; to make simple changes in their home everyday to help in the health of their home as a whole. Like us on Facebook for things happening at the store. See ad, page 25.

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arre comprises a current barre “Barre has been the and group of movements instructor, says she perfect combination uses it to broaden performed while clasping a horizontal her fitness interof strength buildwooden bar fastened to ests. “Barre has ing, movement and the wall, turning clasbeen the perfect sical dance moves into combination of coordination...” modern exercises once strength building, ~Christina Snuffin reserved for the training movement and of ballet dancers. Today, coordination. It barre is being offered at Pure Pilates, in has allowed me as a student and an Gulf Breeze and Pensacola, which have instructor to incorporate my passion for opened classes to those with the goal ballet while also implementing fun and of the slim, strong, sculpted body of faeffective sculpting moves to achieve a mous dancers like Mikhail Baryshnikov. fantastic workout. I taught all through “Barre classes are in demand.,” out my recent pregnancy and have says Susan Clark, owner of Pure Pilates. returned to teaching postpartum; it has “People want a fun class that tones their been such an excellent method for stayhips and thighs and is safe for their joints. ing in shape, as well as getting back in Fun, fast-paced music is played [during shape." the session] to help keep the movements “By incorporating barre with the precise, and many different props, such other modalities offered by Pure Pilates, as yoga straps, exercise balls and hand such as Pilates, Kangoo Jumps, TRX, weights, are used in conjunction with the yoga and aerial yoga, people receive a exercises to help target muscle groups for full body workout with an overall focus strengthening and flexibility. For rehabili- on posture, strengthening, and control,” tation, barre is great for strengthening the says Clark. “Our clients love barre. They back and the core in order to help relieve leave knowing they had a good workout back pain. The standing work not only fo- and always come back for more.” cuses on the core, but also improves balance.” In barre, there is an emphasis on Locations: 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf form and alignment, as well as breathing Breeze, 850-932-3424; 426 S. Palafox, and the mind-body connection. Pensacola; 850-607-2772. For more infor Christina Snuffin, a former dancer mation, visit PurePilatesPensacola.com. 40

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LOSS AND SEPARATION MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

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THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Laura Tyree 850-217-2771 • MA68035 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Laura is a highly skilled therapist under the John Barnes technique. Under her extraordinary care clients find relief from long held pain and tension that lasts. This gentle technique of quiet pressure and stretching relieves pain from the restriction of connective tissue. See ad, page 15.

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r. Roe offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies that include acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, tui na, herbology and 5 element, tongue and pulse diagnosis. TCM is based on the goal of wellness in body, mind and spirit. Every treatment or treatment plan is based on that goal. Roe holds a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and is nationally certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is a licensed herbalist and has been a registered nurse for 25 years, treating people successfully with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 12 years. She is a member of National CertificaSheryl Roe tion Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management and the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association. She works with Western physicians in providing treatment for patients with a broad range of illnesses. Roe provides treatment for all types of pain, sleep, eating and smoking disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus and fibromyalgia. Roe explains that acupuncture and TCM make energy deep inside a person move, and for most people, the feeling is so good it borders on addictive. See ad, page 21.

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Pearl Fractional Laser Aims for Deeper Benefits

xcessive exposure to the sun early in life makes us more susceptible to skin cancer down the road, and premature damage to our skin may well make us look older than we are. Unlike natural aging, this photoaging results in coarse, dry and leathery skin; freckling and other skin discoloration; and deep wrinkles. New advances in laser technologies include Cutera’s Pearl Fractional Laser, which reaches the uppermost layer of the dermis so that creation of new collagen can occur. Used by Dr. Nitin Bawa, a physician and the medical director of Dr. Bawa & Associates, Pearl Fractional Laser treatment and the body’s natural processes comprise a non-invasive, effective treatment that utilizes light energy for advanced healing. Many anti-aging treatments utilize harsh chemicals as an irritant to the skin. Chemical peels can also produce fumes that are inhaled during the process and can often lead to allergic reactions. By utilizing pure light based energy, such as Cutera’s Pearl Fractional treatments, such side effects can be avoided. Pearl Fractional treatments can lead to long-term structural changes of the skin, including increased

volume and firmness. The objective of Pearl Fractional Technology is to provide an effective treatment to address lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, discoloration and acne scarring with a shorter recovery period, which is a significant improvement over earlier carbon dioxide laser resurfacing. “These new fractional resurfacing techniques, although relatively aggressive, may be safely performed on the face, neck, chest and even the hands, and are uniquely effective in treating the delicate tissue around the eyes and mouth,” comments Bawa. “These areas often show the first signs of aging and can be the most challenging to treat.” Bawa describes that the Pearl Fractional Laser works selectively and in conjunction with the body’s own natural processes. “Fractional therapy exposes only a fraction of the skin to the laser beam, in a pattern of tiny dots. Columns of damaged tissue are selectively removed, leaving surrounding skin intact. The treatment shortens healing time and stimulates the body’s own natural process for creating new collagen, plumping the skin from below and reversing photoaging and other imperfections.”

The Pearl Fractional Laser can be integrated into a holistic approach, especially when coloration and texture issues resist other treatments that holistic dermatologists use for sun-damaged skin, acne scars and age spots. These may include topical creams hosting botanical-based catalysts such as kojic acid, a natural skin lightener derived from mushroom extract; arbutin, also called bearberry extract, for skin whitening and anti-aging; and vitamin C; as well as non-ablative dermatological procedures that include chemical peels and dermabrasion. Dr. Bawa & Associates has three locations: 45 Sugar Sand Ln., Ste. A, Santa Rosa Beach (850-543-4170); 155 Crystal Beach Dr., Ste. 121, Destin (850-424-7320); and 907 Mar Walt Dr., Ste. 2011, Fort Walton Beach (850586-7890). For more information, visit DrBawa.com. Kyla Stevens is a freelance writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at Kyla. Stevens@ncf.edu.

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UNFOLDING MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Relieving Fascial Tension Restores The Body’s Natural Flow by Janet Hardy

nexplainable tightness or pain could be caused by restrictions in our fascial tissue. Wrapping every cell, our fascia, or connective tissue, forms one continuous web from head to toe throughout the entire body, surrounding all structures, not just the muscles. Ideally, the fascia has a fluidity to it, but injuries, surgeries, inflammation and/or poor posture can cause it to become dehydrated and shortened, or “restricted”. Restrictions can pull, twist and squeeze muscles, nerves, blood vessels, organs and lymphatic vessels with an enormous amount of tensile strength. Undiagnosed fascial restrictions do not show up on many standard diagnostic tests such as X-rays and CAT scans, so it’s possible that people experiencing pain or limited mobility could often be dealing with undiagnosed restriction. Although fascia, now considered to be part of an organ system, has been known to scientists, it was greatly

overlooked and neglected as an area of study. In most anatomical drawings, fascia is usually removed so the student can more easily see other structures. As a result, curricula in health care fields didn’t pay much attention to how this miraculous tissue influences so many areas of health and disease. With the formation of the Fascia Research Congress in 2007, a new light is shining on fascia. Scientists and researchers worldwide meet biennially to share their latest discoveries with health care professionals and clinicians. All myofascial release (MFR) therapy treatment methods are not the same. John F. Barnes, PT, has been working in the field of MFR for more than 40 years and is considered by many therapists to be the guru of this therapy. He has to date trained more 100,000 therapists, and much recent scientific research is now backing up what he has been teaching for all of those years. Barnes’ method of therapy

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uses gentle, not forceful, sustained pressure into fascial restrictions. Initially, an elastic part of the fascia will stretch and sometimes be felt by the recipient, the therapist or both. For a real release to transpire, the sustained pressure must be held for three to five minutes or longer. The tight fascia not only stretches, but goes through a transitional phase where it liquefies like melting ice. The result is a release of the straightjacket hold around nerves and sensitive tissues. In addition, during this stage, the body produces certain interleukins which are anti-inflammatory. A Barnes MFR therapist often begins a session by looking at the patient’s posture. Deviations observed are used as a guide for how to treat each individual. The goal is working toward a balanced stance. The origin of pain can lie in areas other than where it is felt. Lining up the structure of the body can at times ease pain without even working on the painful area, because softening a restriction can reduce or eliminate its clenching grip. A JFB MFR therapist will most likely give the patient suggestions for self-treatment, because there are a lot of simple, but effective home therapies to release our own myofascial restrictions. Being aware of the major influence connective tissue has on our health can be key to choosing a lifestyle of wellness. Myofascial release can make a difference in the way we feel and move, as well as serve as an adjunct to prevention and treatment of disease. MFR can relieve tightness and pain and even help achieve optimal health by releasing restrictions around organs, lymphatic and blood vessels. Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, is a boardcertified massage therapist and a JF Barnes expert level myofascial release therapist. Contact her at 850-231-9131, CaringTouchTherapy.net or Myofascial Release.com (search find a therapist).

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PILATES CORE TRAINING

Barbara Bruni, Owner New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized e x p e r i e n c e . We b s i t e l i s t s instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 11.

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SUNSHINE YOGA

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unshine Yoga is a place for healing, exploration and love. Owner Kim Mosby says, “We offer a wide range of yoga classes for all ages and experience levels, including Beginners Yoga, Kids Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Our wish is that our passion for yoga will spread throughout the community and beyond.” Sunshine Yoga offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students looking to start or continue their yoga journey. The teachers are fun and casual, while maintaining a deep sense of peace and relaxation. To quote one local yogi, “The studio feels like a great big hug!” Mosby says, “My repeat clients feel welKim Mosby come and comfortable at Sunshine Yoga, and they have experienced the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of a regular yoga practice.” This cozy little studio is situated right in the heart of Destin, just north of the post office, on Main Street. At Sunshine Yoga, you will experience comfort and serenity that will help strengthen your inner spirit and deepen your yoga practice. Sunshine Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes for all ages and fitness levels. Come invigorate your morning or unwind at the end of the day with the yoga class that best suits your needs. ENERGY ALCHEMY

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LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private Pranic Healing sessions, and Pranic Healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed. See ad, page 55.

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Spend few days of decompression, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complementary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 3.

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e all need air to survive, but pure oxygen delivered at an increased pressure can significantly restore lost cellular function and aid in the improvement of chronic illnesses, ailments and wounds. Hyperbaric (high pressure) oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers 100 percent oxygen at three times higher than normal atmospheric pressure inside a specially designed chamber. Hospitals across the country have been opening HBOT facilities to deal with non-healing injuries, particularly diabetic wounds. They also treat a number of other conditions that include carbon monoxide inhalation, crush trauma, decompression illness and radiation tissue damage. One area in particular that has shown great promise is in the treatment of neurological conditions that have failed to respond to or have been minimally helped by traditional therapies. HBOT is used hand-in-hand with conventional care as a complementary and alternative method to alleviate ailments such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism, ADHD, strokes and cerebral palsy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that 1.7 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year, with those numbers increasing dramatically during wartime. Brain injury has been the 48

most highly reported ailment among all military servicemen and women fighting the conflicts in the Middle East during the past 13 years, and the figures suggest a correlation between TBI and PTSD. In brain injuries, there is usually an initial stage of significant swelling of the affected area which HBOT can greatly reduce and resolve. While some nerve cells in the affected area may be dead, others may be in a state of limbo, because blood flow has been diminished. Because oxygen-rich blood is no longer feeding these neurons, the cells also have low pressures of oxygen. It is these reduced levels of oxygen in the brain and other injured areas that account for patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; symptoms and difficulties in functioning. The way to address these deficiencies is to provide HBOT, which dissolves into the fluids of the body to a much greater extent than is possible under normal atmospheric conditions. Also, Dr. Harch, author of The Oxygen Revolution, states that research has identified 8,101 genes that are impacted by exposure to hyperbaric oxygen. Some genes that are turned on or off involve tissue growth, inflammation and cell death. Kyla Stevens is a freelance writer for Natural Awakenings.

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BACK PAIN IMPROVEMENTS MLS Laser Therapy Provides Alternative to Pain Pills and Surgery by Martin Miron

ell-known health advisor Dr. Joseph Mercola states, “It’s estimated that globally, one out of every 10 people suffer from lower back pain. The problem appears to be particularly prevalent in the U.S. According to earlier estimates, as many as eight out of 10 Americans struggle with back pain. Lower back pain causes more global disability than any other condition. With the aging population, there is an urgent need for further research to better understand lower back pain across different settings. It accounts for 10 percent of all primary care doctors visits each year, costing Americans as much as $86 billion annually. According to recent findings, back pain is also the number one cause of job disability worldwide.” Recently orthopedists, neurologists

and chiropractors have been applying laser therapy for pain management instead of pain pills or surgery. Laser therapy has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and proven successful as evidenced by extensive and credible studies conducted at Harvard University and others. Pro-Active Chiropractic, in Niceville, is now offering state-of-the-art MLS laser therapy. Brian L. Schuessler, DC, states, “We have invested in the very best technology as a key component of our continuing quest to offer you the finest in health care.” MLS (multi-wave lock system) laser therapy uses two specific wavelengths (808nm and 905nm) of light that have a strong anti-inflammatory, anti-edema effect on tissues that are exposed to the laser. Painful conditions accompanied

by swelling or inflammation benefit from this technology. The benefits of MLS laser therapy include: no known side effects; painless and non-invasive; drug-free; rapid relief of pain; strong anti-inflammatory effect; timely healing of sprains and strains; rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured regions; rapid resolution of swollen areas; immediate improvement of local blood circulation; and rapid repair of superficial injuries such as wounds, burns, and ulcers. MLS technology utilizes a patented combination of two wavelengths that are synchronized to work together like a symphony to deliver superior results. The MLS emission system organizes continuous and pulsed emissions, providing simultaneous anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in considerably reduced times. In addition, this unique patented synchronization of multiple wavelengths creates less “scatter” and allows for safe deep tissue treatment. Scatter can produce heat in the tissues and is the reason why with other Class IV therapeutic laser devices; the therapist must keep the laser beam in motion. Treatments take just a few minutes and are painless; however, the therapeutic effects continue to soothe and heal long after the treatment ends. Photons of laser energy penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. As a result of exposure to the MLS laser, the cells of tendons, ligaments and muscles repair themselves faster. As inflammation is reduced, pain subsides very quickly. In simple terms, MLS laser energy not only kick-starts but supercharges the healing process, thereby speeding recovery. Schuessler, says, “When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: A rapid return to everyday activities.” Pro-Active Chiropractic is located at 4591 Hwy. 20, in Niceville. For appointments, call 850-279-4913. For more information about the MLS Therapy Laser, visit Pro-ActiveChiro.com. natural awakenings 2015

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Thermography Detects Cancer Eight Years Sooner than X-Rays by Kyla Stevens

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fter skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form diagnosed in women in the U.S. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but is far more common for women. Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped improve screening, diagnosis and treatment, and the number of deaths has been steadily declining. Earlier detection, a new, personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease in general are all signs of progress. In 1982, thermography, also known as digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI), was approved as an adjunct to mammograms for early detection. DITI is a noninvasive, painless and safe diagnostic procedure in which an infrared camera is used to record thermal patterns and temperature variations on the surface of the body. These thermal patterns produce digital images (thermograms) that reveal sites of physiologic dysfunction and/or abnormal tissue growth, as well as nerve and vascular changes that are invisible to X-ray and MRI. DITI provides several special benefits that missing in a mammogram, such as a radiation-free diagnosis. During a mammogram, breasts are clamped between two plates and radia-

tion is passed through the breasts tissue. However, any abnormalities outside the borders of the breasts between the plates can be missed. According to the American College of Clinical Thermology, “While X-rays, ultrasound and mammography show us the structure of the body, they will miss such things as active inflammation and increased blood supply as found in many illnesses. DITI has been shown to be effective in finding early signs of breast cancer up to eight years before mammogram can.” For Emerald Coast Hend-Rx Nutrition & Laboratories, a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), DITI is a valuable

procedure that alerts patients and their doctor to early signs of breast disease. “It is especially appropriate for younger women 30 to 50 years old, whose denser breast tissue makes it more difficult for mammography to be effective,” states owner Garry Hendricks, a naturopathic doctor. “Infrared mammography is ideal for woman with dense, fibrocystic breast, small or large breast, breast reductions or implants, woman that are lactating and woman that have undergone lumpectomies or mastectomies.” The first DITI test can provide a clinical marker to the doctor that a specific area of the breast needs particularly close examination. “This first session provides the baseline of your 'thermal signature' and subsequent session assures that the pattern remains unchanged,” explains Hendricks. Medical thermography has been used extensively in Europe, Asia and the U.S. for more than 20 years. Whether as a preventative measure in an annual check-up or as part of taking the next step in addressing a diagnosis, DITI can help make informed decisions that are years ahead of the status quo. Hend-Rx Nutrition & Laboratories is located at 205 Kelly Ave. NE, in Fort Walton Beach. For more information, call 850-736-5700, email HendRx@ Live.com and visit ACAM.com. Kyla Stevens is a freelance writer for Natural Awakenings magazines and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. Connect at Kyla.Stevens@ncf.edu.

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eborah Simkin, M.D., is one of the few psychiatrists in the Panhandle that practices a complementary and integrative approach. In addition to her board certification in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and her interest in sports psychiatry, Simkin is a diplomate with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Her practice incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional and herbal supplements, meditation, medical intervention as needed and neurofeedback (NF).

How Neurofeedback Works Brainwaves are categorized according to their frequencies, or bands, which are measured in hertz (Hz), or cycles per second. Overall brain activity is a mix of all types of brainwaves at the same time, some in greater quantities and strength than others. In people dealing with challenges related to the central nervous system—such as anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seizures, sleep problems, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and others—patterns of brainwaves differ from those of normal brains. There are many types of NF. Simkin specializes in a type that uses low-reso-

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lution electromagnetic tomography (LORETA) to map the brainwaves in deep within specific areas of the brain rather than in neurons only on the surface of the brain (as with other forms of NF). A quantitative electroencephalogram, or qEEG, is used to record a patient’s brainwaves and compare them against a database of an age-matched sample population of people. A statistical measure called a Z-score provides a range of data that is considered normal. The comparison allows Simkin to identify outliers, or abnormal patterns of brainwaves, that are precisely linked to symptoms of the particular brain dysregulation the patient is experiencing. These brainwaves that appear to be outliers, or abnormal, can be targeted and normalized. In attempting to resolve a particular issue, NF trains the brain to regulate itself and achieve a balance of brainwaves that are within the normal range, because they are stable and efficient in processing information in brain networks related to the patient’s symptoms. NF relies on the process of operant conditioning, which means that when a specific, desired brainwave frequency occurs, a reward is provided. “The electrical pattern soon begins to appear in anticipation of the reward, which leads to it appearing more often,” explains

Simkin, "In this way; the brainwave activity is shaped toward more desirable and regulated performance. This selfregulation training allows the intervention to occur from the inside out, rather than from the outside in, as is the case with medication. Therefore, side effects are minimal. In addition, research has shown, although the studies are small, that even after neurofeedback has been completed, its effects are lasting and even continue to improve.”

What to Expect as a Neurofeedback Client Before NF is done, Simkin conducts a thorough bio-psycho-social evaluation to rule out any other processes or conditions that may mimic the issue being treated. This evaluation may involve testing for genetic markers, nutritional deficiencies, learning disorders, inflammatory processes (allergies) and other co-morbid conditions such as endocrine disorders. The results may indicate that other interventions, such as family therapy or substance abuse treatment, need to be addressed before proceeding with NF. The LORETA Z Score NF (LZNF) process requires patients to first undergo an EEG with eyes opened and also closed. The qEEG is established by comparing the brainwaves of the patient to a normal database. Any patterns of brain waves that differ significantly from the mean average are identified. If the abnormal patterns of brainwaves occur in the area of the brain where the symptoms are known to occur, they are targeted during LZNF. During the NF session, the client is viewing a screen and when the correct brainwave patterns occur, the brain is rewarded with a reinforcement (like a dot appearing or a race car moving on a track). Eventually, the patient will subtly learn how to produce the brainwave pattern and whenever this happens, the reward appears. The length of time the patient must hold the correct brainwave before receiving the reward is lengthened until the brainwave moves more towards normal.

The Effectiveness of LORETA Z-Score Neurofeedback Simkin adds that LZNF is superior to many other forms of NF. “LZNF allows me to more accurately locate the abnormal patterns using threedimensional source localization, where the mixture of frequencies under each scalp electrode is accurately unscrambled and linked to three-dimensional sources deep within the interior of the brain, much like what is seen on an MRI,” she explains. “Hence, LZNF can reach deeper structures in the brain so that the treatment to normalize them can be more precise and completed in an average of 10 to 20 sessions, as compared to the other types of NF, which may require as many as 80 or more sessions. LZNF also allows me to train region-specific brain activity or entire brain networks (for instance, entire brain circuits involved in ADHD). The technique also addresses, if there is too little or too much electrical activity between two areas deep in the brain (often found with learning disorders, autism, PTSD and TBI), which clinicians call ‘coherence’, and if electrical activity is moving too fast or too slow within two areas deep in the brain, which we call ‘phase’. All of these are crucial factors in optimum brain functioning.” Few clinicians are trained in the new techniques used for LZNF. They must be trained in LZNF neurofeedback or supervised by a certified clinician trained in those techniques (with appropriate neurobiological background) in order to ensure that proper NF protocols are developed. This ensures that for instance, abnormal pathological brainwaves (and not abnormal brainwaves that actually may be an asset to a patient) are targeted. Location: 4641 Gulfstarr Dr., Ste. 106, Destin. For more information, call 850243-9788 or visit IntegrativePsychiatryOfDestin.com. Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country. natural awakenings 2015

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s spring takes hold in the Panhandle, millions of monarch butterflies will begin their annual migration from overwintering grounds in Mexico to spring and summer breeding territory in the U.S. and Canada. Students from the Montessori School of Pensacola, have made it their mission to provide critical habitat for the threatened insects, and they’re learning a lot in the process. The insects’ 2,500-mile odyssey has long been recognized as one of the most arduous in the animal kingdom. In recent years, the journey has been made even more difficult by habitat degradation and depletion of the butterflies’ food sources. The Jardin de Mariposas, Spanish for “garden of butterflies,” was the brainchild of Montessori parent and biologist Patty Valentine-Darby. "We really wanted to plant a garden that would attract and provide habitat for a variety of butterflies and other insects and provide learning opportunities for the students," she said. The garden, planted in the fall of 2013, allows visiting butterflies to rest, refuel on wildflower nectar and lay eggs before continuing north. The school’s efforts were recently recognized by the nonprofit Monarch Watch, which designated the garden an official way station for migrating monarchs. For the voyage to be successful, access to milkweed is critical. Monarch larvae feed exclusively on this inconspicuous plant, meaning the fates of the two species are tied together. But milkweed habitat is rapidly being destroyed by development and the spread of herbicide-resistant food crops. The Monarch Watch way station program is intended to address this threat. In the future, the school plans to integrate the garden even more deeply into their curriculum. Plans include coordinating a butterfly release with local specialists during the school’s back-to-school family night in the fall, adding birdwatching stations and other natural elements, and creating additional butterfly gardens on their lower elementary and early childhood campuses. “We feel this certification is significant for our children because it shows them they can have a direct impact on helping the environment we all live in,” says Kruse. Montessori School of Pensacola (MSP) has been a benchmark for quality education in the greater Pensacola area since 1977, combining the highly respected Montessori teaching methods with proven educational practices to provide a unique learning experience for children 18 months old through eighth grade. For more information, call 850-469-8138 or visit Montessori Pensacola.com.

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we 58

get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

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“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The

Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions, but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the

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last century was significant. Measures that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles,

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native

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What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Balanced Body Teacher Training – Balanced Body Instructor Certification, taught by Susan Clark, covers: Mat I & II, Reformer I, II, & III and Apparatus I, II, & III. Cost depends on module. See website for details. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@PurePilatesPensacola. com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Reflexology Workshop – 7:45am-5pm. Learn therapeutic Ingham foot reflexology taught by Laurie Azzarella, International Institute of Reflexology instructor. Use on family, friends or professional clients. 16 CEUs for therapists. $375. Aveda Institute, 2922 Johnston St, Lafayette. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Reflexology-USA.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Lunch-N-Learn: Commercial Leasing – 12-1pm. Commercial leases are lengthy, full of jargon and unfamiliar terms and written to the landlord’s advantage. Learn the negotiation points that tip the scales back to the tenant’s favor. Presenter: Carl Quesinberry, CBA. Free, preregistration recommended, limited seating, bring your own lunch. Greater Pensacola Chamber, 117 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-474-2528. SBDC@uwf.edu. sbdc.uwf.edu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Energy Medicine Workshop – 9am-5pm. Handson workshop that will help you discover your inner healer. Learn the principals of energy medicine and your body’s nine energy systems. Experience deep renewal and take home exercises for self-care and care for others. $150, lunch included. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Lane, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Overview of Aromatherapy – 1-3pm. This class offers a background on aromatherapy, coupled with a broad overview of why aromatherapy works for the human body. Learn which blends will keep illness away and which blends will help to soothe the soul. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Recovery: the Missing Link – 5-7pm. Super foods and recovery strategies for active people. Synergy Organic Juice Bar and Café, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, Downtown District, Fort Walton Beach. 850-865-4919. Amy@synergyorganiccafefwb.com. Coffee House Style Concert – 7-9pm. Through the power of music and the sharing of personal tragedy and triumphs, international touring duo StoweGood are totally inspiring. Grammy-nominated songwriters, their unique presentations deliver a message of hope and love. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. UnityPNS.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Start-up Business Boot Camp – Mar 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Apr 2. 9am-12pm. Participants in this four-weel, eight-session training course will learn how to start, plan, market and effectively manage a business. See website for topics. $150. Gulf Coast Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola. 850-474-2528. SBDC@ uwf.edu. sbdc.uwf.edu. Clients.FloridaSBDC.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Nutrition and Cooking for a Healthy Lifestyle – 12-2:30pm. Start changing your life, gain your vitality back and possibly self-heal such ailments as arthritic pain, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and more. Cook and eat a delicious meal of black beans and millet with grass-fed ground beef, and homemade chocolate for dessert. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Seminar – 4:30pm. Specialists in this protocol will discuss the program and how dieters on the program receive one-on-one coaching to motivate and educate them, ensuring they learn to make smarter lifestyle choices. Free. 1555 Crystal Beach Dr, Destin. 850-424-7320. IdealProtein.com. Forgiveness Series – Mar 11, 18, 25. 6:30pm. Learn a simple exercise to practice daily to assist in forgiving yourself and others. Let go of anger and resentment; cultivate peace and happiness. $10. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Chakra Healing Workshop – 3-5:30pm. Kirtan artist and yoga instructor Shantaya Boneja leads an afternoon of healing and self-discovery, journaling, chanting and sacred movements to activate and heal your throat chakra, Vishudha. $35/advance, $40/day of. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Equinox & Solar Eclipse with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. In a meditative state attendees will leverage the energies of the day to clear old patterns to fully embrace their spiritual purpose. $15. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

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daily Aerial Movement Classes – Hang from the ceiling with us. Gulf Breeze class is Thurs 10am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Wed 1pm and 6:30pm and Friday 9am. $24/drop in, $20/in class package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Women’s Health through Herbalism – 1-3pm. A must for any female, class details remedies beginning in the puberty years for unbalanced hormones and ending with those difficult menopause years. Topics include: menstruation, yeast infections, acne and other skin problems, even pregnancy. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Animal Care with Essential Oils – 6:30-8:30pm. If you desire to care for animals using natural noninvasive means, then essential oils may be a fit to help support your pet’s well-being. Learn how to use them safely and get your questions answered. $5. Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-259-5711. AHealthyChange4All.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Advanced Ascension Work – 9:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing bi-monthly work. Understand the pathway to your spiritual growth and the ongoing planetary changes. Supportive of personal and global transformation. $55. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Cool the Panhandle Funky Bike Fest – 1-5pm. The festival features categories including most decorative, best children’s, best antique and best in show. Enjoy information and presentations about safe bicycling, bicycle commuting and creating a more bike-friendly city. Free. Belmont Devilliers Neighborhood, 321 N Devilliers St, Pensacola. 850572-7230. World.350.org/350pensacola.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Lunar Eclipse Event – 9-10:30am. Through a guided healing meditation you will be aligned with the new aspects that are beginning to be revealed for yourself and the earth. $20. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 2015 Faery Festival – 10am-6pm. A spring celebration to include aura photography, John of God light bed, intuitive readers, various vendors, raffles, music and more. Free. Stone Soup ISC, 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, Ft Walton Beach. 850-533-6565. IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com.

Barre Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 5:30pm and Wed 7am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Mon 12:15pm and 5:30pm, Tues 12:15pm, Wed 9:30am and 5:30pm, Thur 12:15pm, and Sat 1:30pm. $12/drop in, $100/ package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@pure pilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Equipment Classes: Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:309:30am. Progressive, advanced and intermediate classes. 9:45am modified for those needing it. Limited to 6 participants each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Mat Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 8:30am, Wed 9am and 5:30pm and Sat 9am. Downtown classes are Tues 10:15am and 1:15pm, Wed 8:30am, Thurs 10:15am and 1:15pm and Sat 10:30am. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

sunday Bhakti Flow with Tammy BInkley & Shantaya – 9:30-10:45am. Om chanting, healing mantras, yoga asanas and divine kirtan and crystal bowl sounds—all in this hour & fifteen minute class spiritual experinece that will leave you rejuvenated and elated. . $15.00. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble lane, Point Washington,Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@gmail.com. East OfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

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and get that breath moving deep in the body. $12. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing@ gmail.com. LightEnergyDancing.com. Myo/Gyro/Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Class begins with Pilates mat exercises to warm up and strengthen our core, then moves into myofascial release stretches and body rolling, and finish with some gyrokenisis spinal articulation. $15/drop-in, $10/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. In the Flow Yoga with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners to advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. Ontos.org. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. Vinyasa Flow Yoga. All levels welcome. Focus on releasing tension, stress and dis-ease in the physical body. 60 Min. Followed by an optional public meditation following at 7pm. $12. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing@gmail. com. LightEnergyDancing.com. Yoga – 6pm. With Amy Likins. Yoga teacher training workshops and CEUs available. Yoga Alliance registered. See website for current schedule. Northwest Ballet Annex Studio, Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com. Pranic Healing for the Public – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. Pranic healing is effective in helping the body to heal itself of pain, inflammation, injuries, stress and emotional issues such as grief, anxiety and PTSD. Sessions on a walk-in basis. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. Pranic HealingAndWellness.com.

tuesday Yoga – 9am. With Amy Likins. Yoga teacher training workshops and CEUs available. Yoga Alliance registered. See website for current schedule. Northwest Ballet Annex Studio, Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com.

Massage Monday – 9am-6pm. Reduced rate massage with Mike Ortega (MA 75894) when you use promo code: Mikecc. Massage for balance, health and well-being. $55. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-2pm. Tues, Thur & Fri. A therapy with a bio-electric charge resonating throughout the water. The negative ions created are similar to those in hot springs, known to be beneficial to the body. Energized water rebalances the body’s energy; followed with essential oils. $30/30 min. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@ yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

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mobility issues. Regain strength and flexibility. 45 min. All levels welcome. $12. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing@gmail.com. LightEnergyDancing.com.

ery is the leading self-empowering support group. Learn recovery based on scientific research and participate in free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. Free. The Bindu Institute in the Group Room, 1913 Highway 87, Navarre. 850-692-9824. Maegan@thebinduinstitute.com. Meditation – 6pm. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest is deeper than sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity. Guided meditation led by Rev Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277. Unity@unitypns.org. UnityPns.org. Truth on Tap – 6-7pm. Last Tues. Rev Jamie Sanders leads an evening of lively spiritual discussion over food and drinks. Participants responsible for cost of their food and drink. Free attendance. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Avenue, #111, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@ unitypns.org. UnityPns.org. Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Dive deeply into relaxation and gentle deep stretches down to the bones. A must for any body, especially those over 40. Reclaim your body. $15, $10/pranic healers. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. PranicHealingAndWellness.com. Beginners Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Learn the basics of yoga with other beginners in a comfortable atmosphere where you can connect with your body, release your fears and learn a new way of feeling and living. $70/6 weeks. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio. com. SunshineYogaStudio.com. Cook Up a New You – 6-8pm. It’s easy to make meals with real food, not the packaged stuff with ingredients you can’t pronounce. Learn meal planning and meal preparation tips for nourishment of the body and soul. $450. So Gourmet Pensacola, 407 South Palafox, Pensacola. 850748-3149. Kathy@KathyHubbardHerbalist.com. KathyHubbardHerbalist.com. Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15pm. Promoting stress reduction and general wellness. Protocols for most physical and emotional ailments. Thanks for bringing canned food for Manna. Free. EverMan’s Natural Foods Community Rm, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

wednesday Yoga for Absolute Beginners – 10-11:15am. No prior experience required! Learn from the point everyone starts: yoga poses and their names, basic yoga philosophy, healing mantra singing. $80/6 week course. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington,, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@gmail. com. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com. Aerial Movement Classes – Hang from the ceiling with us. Gulf Breeze class is Thurs 10am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Wed 1pm and 6:30pm and Friday 9am. $24/drop in, $20/in class package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Caregivers Education & Support Group – 2-4pm. 4th Thur. Covenant Alzheimer’s Services Caregiver Education and Support Group. Onsite respite care can be provided. RSVP, Maureen: 850-244-8933. Unity of Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft. Walton Beach. Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class – 5pm. Give yourself the gift of health this year. Tai Chi practice is for everyone. Beginners are welcome any time. A Dance Studio, 1047 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 334-328-8647. TTcsvalp@earthlink.net. Taoist.org. Hot Yoga – 5:30pm. A well-rounded flowing practice to invigorate the body and calm the mind. Dynamic routines in a hot room encourage focus on process rather than result. All levels welcome. Several pricing options. The Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Parkway, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com. Peace Within Healing Meditation with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. Candlelight Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Melt your stress away in this creative flow class designed to soothe and warm your body while you release tension and renew your strength in the soft glow of candlelight. $15/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Children gain body awareness, improved concentration and self-confidence. Recommended for ages 5-10. $14/drop in, $80/6 classes, $40/siblings 6 class. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@sunshineyogastudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com. Yoga w/ Meditation and Pranic Healing – 6-7pm. Yoga combined with meditation and Pranic Healing. Learn how to release negative, used up energy from the physical and energetic body. Everyone welcome. 60 min. $12. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing@gmail.com. LightEnergyDancing.com. Meditation on Twin Hearts/Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-7:30pm. Meditation followed by a free Pranic Healing Clinic. Treat yourself to some Zen and stress relief. Donations. Energy Alchemy, 12118 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Ste 10/11, PCB. PranicHealingLorah.com.

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Equipment Class – 6pm. Taught by Beth Bradford. . $30/drop in, $25/account; 6 participants per class. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. BHBruni@aol. com PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Kids Yoga w/Shantaya – 4-4:45pm. Introduce your children to yoga with this fun, interactive class. The perfect way to enter the weekend relaxed and inspired. Give your kids the gift of self-care, compassion and wisdom. $60.00. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@gmail.com. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

thursday

saturday

Lunch Time Yoga – 11-11:45am. A class for all, especially those who are getting back to practicing or recovering from an injury and need to work through

Saturday Equipment Classes – 7:45am, 9am. Starting your weekend with a equipment class will assist you in feeling energized and ready for the weekend. Limited to 6 in each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 9:1510:15am. Twin Hearts Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life and bring blessings into your own life. Stay afterward for our free Pranic Healing clinic. Donations. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 27, Fort Walton Beach. 8505431970. LightEnergDdancing@gmail.com. lightenergydancing.com. Meditation on Twin Hearts/Pranic Healing Clinic – 10:30-11:30am. Treat yourself to some Zen and stress relief. Donations. Energy Alchemy, 12118 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Ste 10/11, PCB. PranicHealingLorah.com.

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