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By Katie Thomas When it comes to finding a great dentist a few key points come to mind: Experience, cleanliness, bedside manner, and updated equipment are important. Thompson Dental at Trinity has a great dentist and a great team! As a guest at Thompson Dental, you are treated with the utmost care and respect. The friendly and knowledgeable staff accommodates you in every way so you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit. If you are looking for stellar dental care, make an appointment at Thompson Dental at Trinity
where you’ll meet Christopher J. Thompson, DMD and his dedicated team, who will serve you with a smile and help you get the smile you deserve! Thompson Dental at Trinity provides a state-of-the-art facility that seamlessly blends comfort with hightech dental equipment to provide the very best in family and cosmetic dental care. One of Dr. Thompson’s top priorities for his patients is to help them feel comfortable. He and his staff provide an environment that you will feel right at home in. From a complimentary juice bar to treatment rooms See “Dental” on page 22.
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Hearts for Hospice Success..........3 Calendar & News Briefs...............4 MOSI Build A Toy Workshop.....6 ¡CUATRO Restaurant..........10-11 Bella Home Market..............14-15 ToyMakers............................16-17 Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Winner Andre Kirwan & No Strings Attached..........18-19 Dance Extreme Academy......20-21 Wheelchairs 4 Kids 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf....................28-29
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Massage is globally recognized as a beneficial therapeutic treatment that offers stress relief and aids in relaxation by helping to reduce anxiety, but more than that, therapeutic massage helps in healing. Massage is clinically proven to improve circulation, range of motion and flexibility, while helping to relieve pain, reduce blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and shorten healing time after an injury. Because of these many benefits, more and more physicians are prescribing massage as a way to help patients to return to their jobs after work-related injuries, and the great news for local patients is that Barkdoll Massage Therapy recently
began accepting Federal Worker’s Comp patients in the Tampa Bay Area. Another great service that many employers are utilizing as a way to show their appreciation to employees is Barkdoll Massage Therapy’s Corporate Seated Massage! Whatever your reason for wanting a massage, Barkdoll Massage Therapy makes it easy, affordable, and best of all, Barkdoll comes to you. Karla Barkdoll has been a licensed professional massage therapist since 2001, and her unique mobile massage business takes all of the stress out of your massage experience by bringing therapeutic massage services right to you – in your own comfortable space. Karla trained at the Baltimore School See “Massage” on page 26.
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Gulfside Hospice’s 10th Annual Hearts for Hospice Raises $45,000 More than 200 people walked or ran in memory or honor of loved ones at the 10th Annual Hearts for Hospice 5K at Rasmussen College in Land O’ Lakes on Nov. 6. Thanks to sponsorships, fundraising and registrations, $45,000 was donated to Gulfside Hospice from the event. “This year’s Hearts for Hospice 5K was so very special to us as it is the tenth year we have held our signature fundraising event,” said Linda Ward, president and CEO of Gulfside Hospice. “Families have been choosing this event as a way to celebrate the lives of their loved ones for the last decade, and we are so grateful for the outpouring of support that Gulfside receives from the community every year.” The Anclote High School JROTC held the presentation of colors to start the run and walk, followed by a special memorial ceremony to remember and celebrate loved ones. Soon after, the runners were off with the walkers following behind them on the 5K course. Awards were presented to the highest fundraising individuals and teams, as well as to the fastest runners
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in the 5K Run. Awards were presented to teams: 1st Place Fundraising Team – Ladies Only – $10,000; 2nd Place Fundraising Team – Natalie’s Hope – $3,440; and 3rd Place Fundraising Team – Ethel’s Energizers – $2,850. Individual awards: 1st Place Fundraising Individual – Lynn Tharp; 2nd Place Fundraising Individual – Frank McCollister; 3rd Place Fundraising Individual – Barbara Russell & Cindy Walker; Most Passionate Heart Award – Frank McCollister; Most Team Spirit Award – Ethel’s Energizers; Fastest Runners – Male Overall Winner – Jaxon Alonso with a time of 22:33.7 and Female Overall Winner – Carly Ray with a time of 22:10.2. All proceeds from the Hearts for Hospice 5K will support patients and their families facing chronic and lifelimiting illnesses in Pasco County, as well as support programs at Gulfside’s Centers for Hospice Care and Bereavement Centers. The annual event started as the Hike for Hospice in
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2007 and has since raised more than $445,000 for Gulfside Hospice. Hearts for Hospice 5K was presented by Bouchard Insurance. Additional event sponsors included Medal of Honor Sponsors Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home and O2 Solutions; Guardian Angel Sponsors ACHealthcare, BB&T and Trinity Memorial Gardens; Stars and Stripes Sponsors MedFleet and Right at Home; American Eagle Sponsors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Cardel Homes, Christie Auto Sales, Hospice Link and the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon. Visit www.GHPPC.org for more information about Gulfside Hospice.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Florida Wind Band Celebrates the Season with Performance Sun., Dec. 18, 7:30 PM––Location: USF School of Music Concert Hall. Florida Wind Band celebrates the season with “Tidings of Good Cheer,” a program of musical favorites to ring in the holidays. Bring the whole family for an evening that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit with classics such as The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, The Holly and the Ivy by Chip Davis (made popular by Mannheim Steamroller), and Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and will be accessible on the day of the concert at the School of Music Box Office. The price is $10 for students and seniors, $15 general admission. Group Rates are available. Contact us at 813-531-9252 to make arraignments. Group rates are not available at the Box Office or through Ticketmaster. For additional information, log on to Floridawindband.org .
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NAMI Pasco Support Groups The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, *One for those living with mental illness and **and another for family and friends of those with mental illness.. This covers all brain disorders, including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. Information: 727-9929653 or www.namipasco.org. *NAMI CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP A structured closed group, open only to those with a mental illness diagnosis. This group for individuals 18 and older, interested in the recovery process, sharing coping skills and being with others who understand the daily challenges of living with a mental illness and is facilitated by trained peers. Additional Information: NAMI 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org 1. Every Wednesday & Thursday, 7-8:30 PM at the WellCare Office, Southgate Shopping Center, 5113 US
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Hwy 19, New Port Richey. 2. 2nd & 4th Friday of each month, 2-3:30 PM at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. 3. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 PM at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Shoreline Café Meeting Room, 14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson **NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For families and caregivers of those with a mental illness diagnosis. 1. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8 PM at Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey 2. 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30–8 PM at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Shoreline Café Meeting Room, 14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson 3. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7–8:30 PM at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, 33543: Additional Information: NAMI 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org BE A SANTA FOR SENIORS A donation to CARES is a gift of help, hope and comfort for seniors liv-
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ing right here locally. Over the years, CARES has provided in-home and community services to more than 87,000 seniors in Pasco County. CARES services improve the quality of life for seniors and caregivers, helping our elderly to stay at home, stay independent, stay connected and informed. According to the FL Dept. of Elder Affairs, Pasco County Population Profile Report, 27.7% of Pasco County’s total population is over the age of 60 with 14.426, or 2.9% of the population being 85+ years of age. There are many elderly whom without CARES services would be facing institutional placement; and those numbers are growing. The population of Pasco County is over 497,000 people. If half of our residents would donate one dollar each (that’s only $1), CARES could greatly enhance the services provided to caregivers and our vulnerable elderly. Will you be a Santa to seniors? Please mail your check to CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D. Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, FL, 34667. To discuss your contribution, please call 727-378-6395 or 727-992-1100.
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Build a toy with Santa at MOSI It looks like too many boys and girls have been good this year, because Santa is running out of room at the North Pole and he’s adding an extra Santa’s Workshop at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. He needs your help to make sure his elves can make all of the toys they’ll need for this holiday season. Included with MOSI admission, kids can come to the Idea Zone® creativity lab and make real toys to take home and give to family and friends. Santa’s Workshop at MOSI starts on “Black Friday,” November 25, 2016 and continues through January 3, 2017. Santa himself will visit the workshop during the first three weekends in December (see below for details). Idea Zone® at MOSI will become a Minecraft-inspired winter wonderland, complete with a cubic Christmas tree and Minecraft model train. With help from MOSI’s elftrained staff, guests can get hands-on with: • Cardboard creatures – Transform ordinary boxes into real moving machines and make anything from a flapping bird to a dancing elephant. • Retro toy-building classes Spark your imagination and learn woodworking skills as you saw, sand, and hammer toy trains, cars, and other playful inventions. • Santa Sleuths - MOSI’s Elf on a Shelf has raided MOSI’s secret stocking full of 3D-printed toys. We’re looking for a few good Santa Sleuths to join in our reindeer game and help find the lost toys hidden around MOSI. • Live science shows - MOSI’s STEAMpunks science educators have
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a toy-box full of science demonstrations to go along with the holiday. Santa Claus will be dropping by his workshop to share pointers and holiday cheer with his toy-making helpers. Come take a photo with Santa Claus at MOSI from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd. Santa will be back at MOSI for brief 90-minute visits on Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18. “To me, the best kind of gift is a gift you make yourself – especially if you’re a kid. Santa’s Workshop at MOSI gives kids the chance to show their creative sides and make something memorable and unique for a friend or family member, instead of only choosing a gift off a shelf,” said Molly Demeulenaere, MOSI President & CEO. No reservations are necessary and hands-on Santa’s Workshop activities are included with MOSI general admission. MOSI is open every Tuesday through Sunday and is closed seasonally on some Mondays; visit mosi.org for daily hours.
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¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar at TPC Tampa Bay! Fresh, Seasonal Chef Creations – Open to the Public! By Katie Thomas TPC Tampa Bay is considered one of the most beautiful and exciting 18-hole resort golf courses in Florida. The gorgeous landscaping that winds through natural wetlands, cypress trees, lagoons, oaks and abundant wildlife areas is the perfect backdrop for a top-rated round of golf. TPC Tampa Bay’s masterful design provides a spectacular place for golfers, but also holds a gem of a restaurant that is open to the public and a delight to enjoy. ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar at TPC Tampa Bay is a modern restaurant, designed to bring people together to enjoy the fresh seasonal flavors curated by Executive Chef Benjamin Clark. Offering outstanding lush views of the course and delectable culinary creations, ¡CUATRO ignites all the senses with unexpected flavors in classic dishes that are made with Florida’s finest ingredients!
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¡CUATRO’s menu is as impressive as its atmosphere, which includes a luxurious marble bar, mid-century modern design, and stunning views. Menu items are top-notch! Chef Ben trains his staff to make superb fare from scratch with seasonal ingredients that are fresh from Florida. “I was hired as ¡CUATRO’s Executive Chef last October and began diligently working on making our menu a true culinary experience. I changed the menu three or four times to get it to meet my standards and I still work on it weekly to provide the freshest inseason ingredients available. We take tips from our customers and staff to provide our guests with what they love.” Ben has ingrained in his staff a mindset that meets his own – his philosophy for creating masterful food aligns with what his father taught him as a kid. “My dad always taught me to do what I love and put passion into my work. I teach my staff that putting
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¡CUATRO Burger with House Chips (Black Angus, white cheddar, sautéed onions, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, chill dill pickle and potato roll) On Mondays, ¡CUATRO offers the burger with Chips for only $6 ALL DAY! love and effort into each dish makes all the difference. Training a staff that is able to retain that mindset is a big accomplishment and I am proud of our back-of-house and front-of-house teams. They really care about the food
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and people have began to notice the consistency and hard work that goes into making and serving each dish.” Ben was born in Cincinnati and moved to Tampa as a kid, staying put to plant his roots after graduating
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Every Tuesday, enjoy an Assorted Taco Menu all day along with ¡CUATRO’s lunch and dinner menus. 2 Tacos for $8, 3 for $10, chips & salsa included! from high school. Ben shares, “I took a liking to cooking at a young age. My grandmother was Italian - she was always cooking something delicious. My mother and father also loved to cook, so I spent a lot of time with them as a family in our kitchen.” Ben played baseball in college, but after tearing his shoulder, he reevaluated his career plans and decided to enroll in the culinary program at The Art Institute of Tampa. Ben’s first internship was with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he cooked on a mass scale for luxury suites. His internship afforded him the opportunity to cook quality food on a large scale, as well as work for private parties and as a private chef. After graduating and finishing his first internship, Ben worked at Cafe DuFrain on Harbour Island in Tampa. This was his first experience in making all menu items entirely from scratch. While at Cafe DuFrain, Ben gained invaluable experience training under the guidance of Executive Chef Ferrell Alvarez, who now runs Rooster & Till in Seminole Heights. “Ferrell is one of the most talented chefs I have ever met. He taught me that putting a little bit of extra love into each dish goes a long
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way. I learned a lot from him and probably owe most of my culinary career to him. He taught me to make everything in-house, which I have implemented at ¡CUATRO. From making our own pickling brine and cheeses to smoking all our meats in house – taking the extra time to create fresh items that are handcrafted by our team makes all the difference in flavor for our guests.” “I get asked a lot what kind of restaurant we are. I don’t want to pigeonhole us into a group, so I tell people that we make really good food with the freshest available ingredients and do our best to perfect our items by making as much as possible in house. We are so lucky to live in an area where we have some of the freshest providers. From fresh seafood straight from the Gulf to locally grown vegetables from small Florida farms – our local vendors are leaps and bounds better than any importers.” The kitchen team at ¡CUATRO goes above-and-beyond when it comes to cooking, plating and serving food. They smoke their own brisket for chili, brine their corned beef, cure their own bacon, smoke all their BBQ, make all soups and dressings from scratch in-house and even make their
Smoked BBQ Pork Flatbread is not on the menu but the kitchen makes it for anyone who asks, because it has a cult following due to ¡CUATRO smoking their own meat! Comprised of 12-hour house smoked pork butt, shaved red onion, picked cilantro, white cheddar, & house BBQ Sauce. own line of cheeses, which include queso fresco and ricotta. They are currently perfecting their in-house mozzarella, so keep an eye out for made-from-scratch mozzarella dishes soon to come on the menu! When your chef takes four days to turn pork belly into bacon in his very own in-house smoker, you know the quality is stellar! Chef Ben’s menu is his life’s work, and as his father taught him, he puts every ounce of passion and love into each dish that comes out of ¡CUATRO’s kitchen, so guests always receive the best. In addition to the restaurant and bar menu, Chef Ben has updated the banquet menu for large events held at TPC Tampa Bay and for catering. Ben says, “Our banquet menu is phenomenal and 99% of the time, I work one on one with our customers to customize the banquet menu selection to their liking. When someone calls about a banquet or private dinner, I tell them they can get ideas off the website, but I work with them through email to come to a finalization that they really love and suits their tastes.” ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar is a family friendly neighborhood locale
that is open to the public and a perfect retreat for golfers. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a kid’s menu – there is something for everyone to enjoy. The ingredients are fresh and each item made is created with skill, forethought and artistry. Make your reservation today for a spectacular New Year’s Eve Dinner at ¡CUATRO! There are two seating times, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and for only $50 per person, you will enjoy a three course meal that includes salad, the main course, dessert, and a glass of champagne, house wine or draft beer. You can view the New Year’s Eve menu on ¡CUATRO’s website. And if you don’t have a sitter for the kids, ¡CUATRO has made special arrangements to provide a babysitting service in the banquet room, so parents can truly relax and enjoy a special New Year’s Eve celebration. ¡CUATRO is located at TPC Tampa Bay at 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road. They are open Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, please call 813-949-1486 or log on to www.cuatrotampa.com .
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Shop Bella Home Market and Find What You Love! By Kim Thomas When I read about Bella Home Market in last month’s issue of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles, I couldn’t wait to stop by the store, which is located on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard in Lutz. This shop is amazing! It was even better than I’d imagined and the boutique style shopping with affordable prices is exactly what I was hoping for! Jennifer Wagner, who co-owns the store with her daughter Sophia, said, “We have customers come in who say they have seen stores similar to ours in South Tampa and other locations, but that the pricing in other stores is much higher.” Not only does Bella Home Market have ever-changing merchandise due to their awesome selection and great prices; it is right here in your own neighborhood so you don’t have to fight traffic to find something fabulous! I walked in Bella Home Market thinking I may find a few gifts for the holidays, but ended up sprucing up my living room. I absolutely love the artwork I purchased - two coordinat-
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ing prints on glass featuring Cranes that looked like “old Florida” to me. Bella Home Market has these amazing giant hanging Edison-style lights with at least six different bulb styles and I had to have one! You can hang them from the ceiling or the wall, they last for 3,000 hours, and Bella also sells the hooks for hanging. It is the perfect accent lighting to showcase the Crane artwork and everyone who has seen my new light wants one so I will be returning to buy a few for gifts! There were so many unique candle holders and candles that it was hard to choose, but I absolutely LOVE my choice – a set of large domed candle holders made with copper and smoked glass that look as if they are antique though they aren’t, and Bella has these great large pear shaped candles that look beautiful under the domed glass! I found a
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lovely set of mercury glass candleholders and the small pear candles (Bella has them in many colors!) are the perfect complement! Whether you want to add some unique decorative items to your own
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home, or find the perfect hostess gift or Christmas gift, you’ll love the selection at Bella Home Market. It is the kind of store where your head is on swivel because there are so many fun items to see. “We have many people
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tell us that they have to walk through the store several times to see everything,” says Jennifer. There are many accent tables and shelves, from small to large, and some of my favorites are the pieces made from reclaimed wood and metal. I love the modern-vintage style as well as the rustic industrial look, and Bella Home Market has both! And if you love to refurbish furniture yourself, they carry the entire line (42 colors!) of Dixie Belle Chalk Paint. The eclectic mix of vintage, brand new, and repurposed items includes paintings, sculptures, and pottery made by local artists and Fair Trade Merchants. Jennifer and Sophia visit local craft fairs looking for new and upcoming artisans and scour national markets throughout the year, and they are always interested in finding more local artists to feature. When you visit Bella Home Market, it is clear that the owners have an eye for interior design. I jokingly said to Jennifer, “Can I just take you home with me so you can show me what to do?” And yes! That is possible! Jennifer also does interior design work! And she offers her interior design clients a 15% discount if they buy
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items from Bella Home Market. A quick and easy gift that everyone will love is a gift card from Bella Home Market! There are so many wonderful items to choose from that the recipient of a gift card will be delighted with the amazing array of merchandise at Bella Home Market, and they’ll love the fun and relaxed shopping experience. To learn more about upcoming classes and events at Bella Home Market and to see more photos of merchandise, like their facebook page at www.facebook.com/bellahomemarket and look for their ad in this issue of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles for a coupon. Bella Home Market is located at 1532 Land O Lakes Blvd. Suite D in the Tropical Village Plaza (next to the Breakfast Nook near the Wal-Mart on Land O’ Lakes Blvd.) They are open Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sat. and Sun., with extended hours until 8 p.m. during the weekdays in December. For more information, please call (813) 345-8038 or log on to www.bellahomemarket.com.
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ToyMakers Make Handmade Toys for Children Who Could Use A Smile! By Julie Kanehl What would you do to bring joy to a child? One who is scared, hurt, sick or lost? It may seem hard to believe, but right here in the Tampa Bay Area, there are children in hospitals, orphanages and situations where smiles don’t come very easily. In fact, the volunteers at ToyMakers of East Lake have given away more than 13,000 handcrafted wooden toys and cars in 2016 alone! Volunteers give many of the toys directly to children in Tampa Bay Area hospitals, while others are donated to organizations and first responders with the goal of giving a smile to the children who need one most. It may seem like a simple gesture, a handmade car to a child, but a toy like this is far more than a carved piece of wood, painted tires that spin, and a splash of paint. These cars remind children to hope, to dream, and to laugh. ToyMakers of East Lake is a non-
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profit organization made up of men and women like me and you who donate a few hours a week to create toys that are safe enough for little fingers, clean enough for hospital environments, and fast enough to make a child giggle with glee. Famous for their “Batmobiles” and “Daisy Racers” they make wooden toys of all kinds. Their reward? A simple smile. I’ll Trade You a Toy For a Smile! There’s just something special about these toys and cars. You can’t buy cars like these at the store. These cars are sturdy and well made, solid and fast. Frankly, they put the cars at the store to shame. Perhaps they don’t have the bells and whistles…They don’t link up to your phone via Bluetooth or take pictures at 30 feet up, but they have something that children crave: They’re handmade with love. They also make walking toys (a penguin and a duck). Little ones love to walk them around, and for kids in the hospital, these walking toys are a huge
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success, for if you ask a child to do their therapyforget it, but if you tell them they’re allowed to walk their penguin down the hall, they’re out of there and doing their therapy without realizing it. One volunteer said, “I recently had the opportunity to help distribute toys at Tampa General Hospital, and it was truly a humbling experience. To see kids of all ages, This little boy caught a ride on the antique fire backgrounds and situatruck at the Toymaker's of East Lake auction in tions smile when they reNovember ceived a car was amazing. In those moments sick filled with donated tools, saws and toddlers forgot about their illnesses supplies. Today, the ToyMakers workand their limitations, and teenagers shop is one that Santa’s elves might be put down their phones in grateful anproud of. Over the years, the workticipation. It was pretty darn cool.” shop has grown due to donations Located in Palm Harbor, Toyfrom the public, from their volunteers, Makers of East Lake has a workshop and through their annual ToyMakers that began as little more than a shed of East Lake Open House and Silent
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success, as the public came out to support a great cause and to do some shopping! The silent auction featured hundreds of items, including handmade toys, gift cards to local restaurants, tickets to local museums and theme parks, and one-of-a-kind works of art. There was a beautiful buffet, opportunities to tour the workshop, and for the children, a place to race their brand new cars, as the ToyMakers of East Lake were kind enough to give free cars to the children in attendance. Chris said, “We love going to visit the ToyMakers of East Lake every year!” Volunteers are enjoying the colorful new workroom at ToyMakers Auction, which is held each November. At the most recent ToyMakers of East Lake Open House and Silent Auction, the East Lake Fire Department was on hand to take children and families on a ride in their antique fire truck! The ToyMakers have helped to restore the benches on the antique fire truck, which is a good thing, as Santa himself brings toys and tidings of good cheer to little ones all over town! Inside, the auction was a huge
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Become a Volunteer and Bring Joy to a Child! It seems that everyone who sees the simplicity and the sincerity of this charity wants to be involved. A few days a week, volunteers of all ages and talents come together to make the toys that will eventually be delivered to children all over Tampa Bay and beyond. Their handmade toys have been delivered across the U.S. and as far as Haiti through mission trips, so it’s safe to say that this small charity, an Outreach Mission of East Lake United Methodist Church, is having an effect
on children all over the world. This holiday season, the CSX Corporation will be handing out more than 500 ToyMakers of East Lake toys from their famous Santa Train, which has run through the Appalachians for the past 70 years, giving supplies, food, clothing, and toys to the people who live there. Current ToyMakers of East Lake President and longtime volunteer, Bob Helms, stated, “We feel very honored that CSX would request our toys to be distributed on their Santa Train. Seeing as how they only distribute about 5000 toys, 10% of the toys they give out will be from our workshop. We’re pretty excited about that.” If you’d like to support this amazing charity, please consider donating your time! ToyMakers of East Lake is always looking for volunteers to cut out the patterns, sand the toys, paint the wheels, even to simply bag up the toys and count them for distribution. You certainly don’t have to be a carpenter to help build toys at ToyMakers of East Lake! Volunteers of all ages and talents are appreciated, and ToyMakers is happy to work with students who need volunteer hours through
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. You may find that when you join ToyMakers of East Lake, you’ll find yourself surrounded by new friends, and a renewed sense of wonder in the good workings of the world. That’s what happens when you work for a good cause, it renews your spirit and your faith. The ToyMakers of East Lake have a workshop is located at 2690 Tanglewood Trail in Palm Harbor, FL 34685, behind the East Lake United Methodist Church. If you would like to donate, sponsor or volunteer, visit the website, www.toymakersofeastlake.org or you may email them at toys@toymakersofeastlake.org.
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Trinity Family Physicians Recognizes Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Winner Andre Kirwan of No Strings Attached By Julie Kanehl Local physicians, Stephanie Eldridge, MD and Amir Shirmohammad, MD are a husband and wife team who started Trinity Family Physicians many years ago with the sole purpose of making a difference in the lives of the families they treated. Trinity Family Physicians is now a thriving and busy practice that hundreds of families turn to when they need medical care. Growing up here and now raising their own family here, the doctors at Trinity Family Physicians are heavily involved in the community, and they wanted to create a way to recognize local individuals who make a positive impact on the Tampa Bay Area, so they developed the Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award. Trinity Family Physicians proudly announces that the next Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award winner is Andre Kirwan of No Strings Attached, a charity in every sense of the word.
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No Strings Attached is a completely non-profit organization that gives to those in need on Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings without receiving a single thing in return, hence the name, No Strings Attached. And The Winner Is: Andre Kirwan of No Strings Attached Andre Kirwan, MBA, and Vice President of The Bank of Tampa is considered a Superman by many, but he’d probably describe himself more as a Clark Kent, or even more likely, as just “Pastor Kirwan.” A Youth Pastor at MorningStar Church, Kirwan is humble, giving, inspiring and sincere. In his spare time, he coaches football at Berkeley Prep, is President of the Warrick Dunn Foundation, and of course, he is 100 percent devoted to No Strings Attached, which collects and donates thousands of items to homeless people on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas Day. Every year, No Strings Attached donates things that people in our community truly
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Andre Kirwan helps to distribute clothing to those in need through No Strings Attached charity need: Socks, coats, clothes, shoes, underpants, and prayer – a lot of prayer. Kirwan says, “Family is first for me. My brother, sister, mom and dad paved the way for me,” He adds, “God has wired me to realize that it’s not about me. Instead, I want to leave
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a legacy of the heart, and I try to leave everything I touch a little bit better.” When interviewing Kirwan for this article, he deflected any praise toward God and to his parents, who worked hard and set an example for him. His father worked in the train
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and airline food service industry to put himself through medical school, and his mother worked as a nurse. Together they worked hard to provide for their family, and they were able to put Kirwan into private school at Academy of Holy Names in Tampa, then Jesuit High School, and eventually Stanford University. Originally intending to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doctor, Kirwan found himself heavily recruited to play football, which he did professionally in the Canadian Football League for eight years. After he retired from football, he went into banking as a way of helping people. He recently earned his MBA from USF, and is de-
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serving of this award for his true dedication and commitment to others. No Strings Attached Truly Makes a Difference in Tampa Bay No Strings Attached was born nearly a decade ago, when Kirwan woke up overcome by the realization that he had blessings in spades that many others didn’t have. That November morning, he received a calling to give to others what many took for granted, so he emptied his closets, called his friends and asked them to do the same. His vision didn’t involve money; it involved actually getting out there into the community and giving – pure and simple.
“I realized that we were forgetting traditional values. We live among so much surplus,” says Kirwan. “So, I decided to put my time where my mouth is, and spend time with these people in their circumstances, roll up my sleeves and look these people in the eye, sit down and listen to them, then give them what I can.” Together with his network of friends and family through the many organizations that he worked with, No Strings Attached began to make a difference in the community. Kirwan talks of hugs he received from people who were down on their luck, people who hadn’t had a clean shirt, or even a clean pair of underwear for so long. These are the things that we take for granted; yet, there are people in our community who view these things as blessings and privileges. Kirwan says, “Last year we surpassed 40,000 items donated between Thanksgiving and Christmas and had over 70 volunteers that helped us serve a record 500 plus recipients on Christmas morning alone! We have come a long way from year one, 2007, when 1,448 items were distributed. Together, we have reached new heights, and every single item donated matters and will go to good use. No donation amount is too large or too small.” In 2012, Kirwan lost his good friend and right-hand-man in this ministry, Dr. Neal Sayers. Sayers collected donations all-year-round at his office, and his motto was “Go big or go home, baby.” When he brought his motto to No Strings Attached, more and more people benefited. His legacy now lives on through his children, who come out each year to support the homeless. For Kirwan, his loss cuts deep, but through his life and even his passing, more and more people have come out to answer the call of the needy and joined forces with No Strings Attached. Partnering with other ministries
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in the area, such as Dressed for Success (which helps men and women find clothing suitable for job interviews), Trinity Café, Hyde Park United Methodist, Open Arms, True Holiness Church, Martha Shepley, and The Prince of Peace Ministry, no suitable donation goes to waste. Anything that is left over is donated or kept for the next giveaway. If you would like to support this great organization through your donation of items, resources or simply your time, visit www.nosacares.org and become part of the difference in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge would like to take this opportunity to thank Andre for his hard work and dedication. Trinity Family Physicians hopes that this story inspires others in our community to pursue their passion and answer their own calling to help make our community better by Making a Difference in Tampa Bay! Trinity Family Physicians has become a dedicated site to drop off clothing and other items for Andre Kirwan and No Strings Attached. Dr. Shirmo says, “We will collect items for the entire month of November and December until we close for the Christmas Holidays. We will continue to do this annually and help Andre and his charity Make a Difference in Tampa Bay!” Nominate Someone for the Next “Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award” Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award will continue to honor individuals who make a difference. If you know someone who makes a difference in the lives of others in Tampa Bay, Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles want to hear from you! Please submit your nominees (and tell us why they qualify) for the next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award by email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Log on to trinityfamilyphysicians.com for additional information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad. DECEMBER 2016
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Dance Extreme Academy – Loved by Recreational Dancers and Competition Dancers – Will Soon Present The Nutcracker!
The Dance Extreme Academy students love their studio and teachers!
By Kim Thomas Children who learn to dance at Dance Extreme Academy in Trinity are learning more than steps, rhythm and posture, they also learn how to meet challenges, become responsible for timeliness and accountability, plus it is a great way to make friends and have fun. If you have a child interested in dance, registration is still open and the studio welcomes you! Dance instruction at Dance Extreme Academy starts with the littlest tots at just two years of age, and continues through teen advanced levels. Dance Extreme Academy has earned numerous awards including Top Studio regionally for the past two years, as well as awards for choreography, technique and versatility. Located at 1720 Davenport Drive in Trinity, Dance Extreme Academy is a beautiful 10,000-square-foot facility with four open dance studios, a tumble track, a kitchen, and a Student
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Café. Dancers also have their own locker room and a changing area that is separate from the restrooms. A parents’ viewing area makes it comfortable for parents to watch their children learn a myriad of dance styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, tap and acro. Studios 5, 6, 7 and 8 are awesome spaces, lined with mirrors, ballet bars, and designed with a specialized floor to protect young dancers! The studio is immaculate and designed with room for growth. Your child will love it here whether they are just learning or aspire to dance professionally. Dance Extreme Academy prides itself on having an exceptional group of dance teachers and a variety of dance classes giving dance students a great platform for learning the basics and advancing to performing recreationally, as well as the expertise instruction to help them excel into competition level when they are ready and if it is something they desire.
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Though competition is certainly part of the focus at Dance Extreme Academy, and the level of instruction from the teachers on staff is exceptional, there are many students who dance just because they love to dance and perform. In December, the Dance Extreme Academy students will have a chance to perform The Nutcracker for the first time since the studio opened nearly seven years ago. Parents, students, teachers, and the owner of Dance Extreme Academy, Darlene Jones, and Dance Program Director Julie Walek, are all very excited about the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker, which is being co-produced with The Center for the Arts at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey. Dance Extreme Academy’s Ballet Director Laren Cavicchio is excited to be co-directing The Nutcracker, which will be held at the River Ridge High School auditorium on Saturday, December 17th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Decem-
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ber 18th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the event, or you can check Dance Extreme Academy’s Facebook page or website (danceextremeacademy.com) or the CFA website (centerfortheartsriverridge.com) to find out when tickets will be available for advance purchase. Quality Dance Education Dance Extreme Academy is focused on providing a warm, family friendly atmosphere where students receive a quality dance education, and where, if desired, they can foster their talents to take them into professional dance careers and many students have been able to do that. DEA’s mission states: “Our mission is to provide a community-oriented dance program that attracts students of all levels and ages and challenges their abilities in a safe and effective manner to build stronger, well-rounded dancers. We are committed to fostering a safe and fun environment where each student
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is treated like an individual while learning the importance of working in a group setting. We also offer a strong curriculum for the serious dancer who is looking to compete locally or nationally, or make dance their career.” Students really enjoy learning from their dance teachers, and both Darlene and Julie feel that it is very important that the students have consistency with the same teacher every week. By working with the same students, and students learning from the same teachers, relationships are forged, but not only that, Julie says, “Being consistently with the kids enables the teachers to learn each students’ strengths and weaknesses, and the teachers are better able to help them. Our weekly classes focus on technique and on what the students need to improve on. Our main focus is giving our students the best dance education possible.” Dance Extreme Academy has twelve dance educators on staff. Julie says, “We have an amazing, highly ed-
ucated staff that is committed to our students.” Assistant Dance Program Director Martha Estrada says, “We have had students transfer from other schools whose parents mention that they are impressed with the versatility of the curriculum here. Our students have a good understanding of the fundamentals of dance.” Martha adds that there are plenty of opportunities for students to get out of their comfort zones and improve on retaining choreography through the master classes that Dance Extreme Academy offers. In the past, they have had master classes taught by the professional dancers from the hit TV show, So You Think You Can Dance? This month, the studio is holding a Master Dance Class focused on Hip Hop with Rikkidawn Cooper, who won 1st place at the World of Dance and who appeared on America’s Got Talent, and LarsEric Rouville Brown II, who has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance?, MTV and VH1. Upcoming in March, there will be a Contemporary Workshop and Dance Extreme
Academy is currently working on bringing in some high-profile dancers to instruct. Other master classes planned for the 2017 year will bring in talented Broadway show dancers from Cabaret and Wicked. Dance Extreme Academy’s technique-based curriculum allows their students to reach their highest potential by guiding them and exposing them to dance opportunities both inside and outside the studio. Many of Dance Extreme Academy’s students excel to professional levels. Emma Meyers, 16, loves her tap dance instructor at Dance Extreme Academy, Cathy Scavelli, who has helped Emma to fine tune her natural talent to become the only dancer from Florida to make the “Olympics of Tap Dancing,” the World Tap Dance Competitions held this December in Germany. (Read Emma’s story on page 40). Former students are excelling in higher education and dance from the education they received at Dance Extreme Academy: Avery Rizzotto made the USF Dance Team;
Mallory Reiger was accepted into and graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy; Megan Fuhrman made it onto the Rukus Crew in Orlando and teaches open classes at the University of Central Florida, where she attends college; Catalina Estrada now works seasonally as a dancer at Busch Gardens, and she was on the Final Boss Crew and comanages the female Hip Hop crew Edge, from Tampa; Patrick Brown performs for Universal Studios, dances seasonally at Busch Gardens, and is well recognized in the Tampa Bay Hip Hop community. Over the past six and a half years, Dance Extreme Academy’s students have been accepted and some have earned scholarships to prestigious schools such as the Joffrey Ballet School Jazz & Contemporary Intensive, the Alvin Ailey Intensive in New York City, and the American Ballet Theater Intensive. It’s not too late to register for classes, Dance Extreme still has openings for both boys and girls, so come on by, meet Darlene, Julie, Martha and the rest of the staff at Dance Extreme Academy. Dance Extreme Academy is located at 1720 Davenport Drive in Trinity, Florida. Hours are: 4:30– 9:30 p.m. on Mon. – Thur.; 5:30– 7:30 p.m. on Fri; 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Sat; closed Sun. For more information please call the studio at 727-375-JAZZ (5299), or log on to www.danceextremeacademy.com. You can also “like” Dance Extreme Academy’s facebook for news and updates.
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“Dental” Continued from page 1 equipped with relaxing dental massage chairs and televisions that you can choose to tune into, Thompson Dental at Trinity offers an exceptional experience. Dr. Thompson was born and raised in New Port Richey, which is one of the reasons he decided to open his practice in the Trinity area of New Port Richey. He enjoys serving his community and is dedicated to providing excellent dental care to local families. Dr. Thompson attended Florida State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science. After graduating from FSU, he attended the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Proud to be a lifetime resident, Dr. Thompson is active in local and state dental organizations, as well as national organizations including the West Coast District Dental Association, West Pasco Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Thompson is also a proud member of The American Academy of
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Cosmetic Dentistry, an organization that works on advancing cosmetic dentistry and setting the highest standards for patient care. Dental Care for Every Stage in Life Thompson Dental at Trinity has a warm, whole family approach and serves patients of all ages. Many dentists don’t treat kids, but Dr. Thompson opened his practice with a goal to provide the community a place where the entire family can receive dental care. “I take my time with each patient. I like to be able to examine everyone individually and treat them in the way that I would expect to be treated in their position,” says Dr. Thompson. “I tell my patients what I see, and educate them on what I recommend, and then I let them decide.” Dr. Thompson’s conservative, thorough, and no-pressure approach to dentistry includes informing patients about every step of their treatment plan, which in turn builds a lasting and trusting relationship between doctor and patient. Mary said, “We’ve been going to see Dr. Thompson for about five years! Love his professionalism and
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Dr. Thompson and his friendly team are professional and welcoming nice bedside manner – all the staff are polite, compassionate, very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend!” Matthew Sabia gave a five-star Google review for Thompson Dental at Trinity, and wrote, “Clean, professional, friendly & honest. Best dental experience I have ever had.” Another Google reviewer, Ian Pitkoff, wrote, “Great dentist and great dental office! My family are all loyal customers of
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Thompson Dental.” Another five-star Google reviewer shared, “Dr. Thompson is my personal dentist, and I am a dentist. That should say a lot. The office is beautiful, with an amazing friendly staff. Highly recommended!” Dr. Thompson’s practice is equipped with the newest technology available including ultra-low dose digital x-ray machines, intraoral cameras, Zoom! Whitening technology and has
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giene health, Thompson Dental at Trinity offers a variety of restorative and cosmetic techniques that can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. From bonding techniques, veneers, dental implants, whitening and more, Dr. Thompson and his team The CEREC technology enables Dr. Thompson to create will create a plan a perfectly fitted permanent crown in just one visit! that works to help most recently acquired a new machine you create the perfect smile. Cosmetic called the CEREC, which allows the and Restorative Dentistry requires a team to take digital impressions and skilled hand and an artistic eye, and create a permanent crown in one visit! Dr. Thompson provides both. Dr. Thompson explains that with the Thompson Dental at Trinity surCEREC technology in place, he is able passes all OSHA (Occupational Safety to design and fabricate all ceramic and Health Administration) and CDC crowns in his office. “We are able to (Center for Disease Control) stancement the permanent restorations in dards and accepts most dental insurone visit, rather than the traditional 2- ances including all out of network 3 weeks a patient usually deals with PPO plans as well as indemnity plans. while their crown is being fabricated It is Dr. Thompson’s goal to always from an outside lab.” provide a safe place for patients and In addition to routine checkups, staff that is friendly, welcoming and reoral cancer screenings and oral hylaxing. He offers Nitrous Oxide to pa-
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tients who experience nervousness at the dentist. With the upcoming growth of Trinity, Thompson Dental is diligently working to expand its office in order to prepare for the influx of new patients moving to the area. “We are in the process of renovating to expand the office and essentially doubling the size of our office,” says Dr. Thompson, adding that they will still be in the same location. Thompson Dental at Trinity provides exceptional full service family and cosmetic dentistry and is welcoming new patients. Make an appoint-
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ment with Dr. Thompson and his team and you can expect to be treated like gold! Thompson Dental at Trinity Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is located at 2202 Duck Slough Blvd, Suite 104 and is open Mon.– Thurs., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and every other Fri. from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. To make an appointment or for more information, please call 727375-2000 or visit Thompson Dental at Trinity’s website at www.TrinitySmiles.com.
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“Massage” Continued from page 1 of Massage and is licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is Nationally Board Certified. “Your Health Is Your Wealth” Barkdoll Massage Therapy’s philosophy “Your Health is Your Wealth” showcases Karla’s belief in the art of massage as a tool to increase the quality of your life, which is your greatest asset. Karla and her licensed massage therapists take the time to learn about their clients and any physical discomfort or problems they are having, so they can create a therapeutic massage protocol that will be most beneficial to each client. Their goal is to make sure that massage makes a difference in your life. Barkdoll Massage Therapy offers a range of affordable massage therapy modalities. Swedish Massage is designed to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation and reduce stress, and many find that this massage is a great start to begin therapeutic treatment. Warm Stone Therapy, which is
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the art of using heated stones in combination with a Swedish massage, is a great method used to dissolve muscle tension and induce deep relaxation. Deep Tissue Massage is best for targeting specific areas to help with pain and inflammation, and this method is often used to help control chronic pain. This massage technique is perfect for those muscles that tense up while typing, driving or doing repetitive work. Karla says, “During deep tissue massages I use trigger points to specifically find the places where the work needs to be done.” Sports and Injury Rehab Massage combines the benefits of deep tissue massage with stretching, and can actually increase range of motion in joints. This type of massage is beneficial to those recovering from all kinds of injuries, whether sports-related, workrelated or from a car accident. Many times, Karla will use a combination of massage modalities for optimal results. Barkdoll Massage Therapy also offers Pregnancy Massage and momsto-be love the relaxing massage that utilizes special pillows that allow the future mom to rest comfortably, while safely supported. Safe for baby and serene for mommy, the pregnancy massage is a win for everyone!
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Corporate Seated Massage is a wonderful way to make everyone at the office feel appreciated, relaxed and happy! Treat Your Employees to Corporate Seated Massage! Barkdoll Massage Therapy brings therapeutic massage services to you at work with Corporate Seated Massage – a fantastic way to improve morale and show your employees that they are appreciated. Corporate Seated Massage is a fully clothed, seated massage that can be done right at the office. This style of massage focuses on
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the back, neck, shoulders, scalp, arms and hands. Andy Wilson, CEO of Quiet Professionals, says, “We started out using Barkdoll Massage for our corporate staff in-house seated massage treatment twice monthly for 2 hours at a time. I found that the treatments created such a positive work environment it needed to occur more frequently. Karla now comes in for 4 hours one
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day every week and the staff loves it! It has had such a positive impact that my wife adopted Barkdoll Massage for her staff at State Farm as well.” Lori Meister shares, “During our first annual Wellness Fair at Vology we were thrilled to offer chair massages to all of our employees. It is such a great way to reward our employees and give them some much needed stress relief! Many of us forget how much time we spend sitting at our desks hunched over the computer, and don’t realize how much tension we carry. Just 10 minutes in the chair massage chair and you can feel the tension getting released from your neck and back. The team from Barkdoll Massage Therapy was wonderful and we will be using their services again.” Been Injured at Work? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 over 3 million private industry and government workers sustained on the job injuries. Barkdoll Massage Therapy noticed this trend and has shifted their focus to assist injured employees in their recovery, and now proudly accepts Federal Worker’s Comp patients. They also accept State
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Workers’ Comp patients as long as the insurance carrier for the Workers’ Comp claim approves the therapy. This is great news for those who have been prescribed massage therapy for a work-related injury. If you are a Federal employee that has sustained an on the job injury and get benefits under FECA (Federal Employees Compensation Act), and have an approved claim with OWCP (Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs), Barkdoll Massage Therapy can get your therapy approved at no cost to you as long as you have a prescription from your treating physician and the massage therapy is medically necessary. They are able to do this because they have an OWCP expert on staff that has been working with Federal employees for over a decade. He is also able to answer any questions you might have regarding the claims process and can assist in representing you if that is what you need. Karla says, “Some people might wonder, ‘Why would I get massage therapy for an injury because massage is just a way to pamper yourself?’ Not only does therapeutic massage improve circulation, and increase range of motion and muscle flexibility, it also
has been proven to shorten recovery time and even heal injuries. Massage also is excellent for pain management, can help to eliminate headaches, and can even help prevent future injuries by helping the body strengthen.” Karla’s client Victor says, “Since starting my therapy with Karla of Barkdoll Massage Therapy, I have noticed a considerable decrease in the pain that I feel on a daily basis. Having chronic pain is not fun to deal with but I can now look forward to Karla coming twice a week since she and her staff got my therapy approved through OWCP (Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs). I did not realize the benefits that massage would have as I always thought massage was basically just a luxury to help you relax. Karla is great to work with because she keeps me informed about my progress that she notices from doing the massage.” Another client, Melissa, says, “Once Karla’s staff got my massage approved through OWCP she has been coming to my house twice a week. It is nice to not have to worry about going to her due to the chronic pain I suffer from. She is excellent at working with you to see you on your
schedule and always lets me know if she is running behind due to other appointments. She even has an OWCP expert on staff that can help with questions regarding OWCP and my claim. I highly recommend her as she is very experienced, always makes sure the technique she is using is not causing any pain and always asks how I am feeling and where I need the most work done for that session. Overall, an excellent experience using her as my therapist.” Whether you want a massage just to relax and relieve stress or need it to recover from an injury, Barkdoll Massage Therapy and their team of therapists have you covered and will put your heath first. Remember, “Your Health is Your Wealth.” Barkdoll Massage Therapy is an entirely mobile massage therapy business that comes to you. Karla Barkdoll (License # MA47546) is available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. To schedule an appointment or to request more information about massage packages, corporate events or gift certificates, call (727) 372- 6389 or email Karla at barkdollmassagetherapy@yahoo.com
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Seeking Sponsors and Foursomes for 2nd Annual Kimberly Knorr Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament
(L)Randy Knorr, chairman and 2-time World Series Champion, and MLB first baseman Ryan Howard, currently with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids 2nd Annual Kimberly Knorr Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Ferman Business Elite Tampa is currently seeking sponsors and foursomes for the event labeled one of the best charity golf tournaments in Tampa Bay! The tournament is scheduled for January 26th at Cypress Run Golf Course in Tarpon Springs. The 2nd Annual Kimberly Knorr Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament is named in honor of Kimberly Knorr, who was a founding board member and president of Wheelchairs 4 Kids. She passed away suddenly on June 23rd, 2015. She was only 45. Kim
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was an amazing woman who gave so much to make Wheelchairs 4 Kids such a success. Her husband, Randy Knorr, two-time World Series champion and current Assistant GM of the Washington Nationals, chairs this event. We will have athletes from the world of s28-29ports participating including Vinny Testaverde, Steve DeBerg, and Ian Desmond. Sonny’s will provide lunch and Cypress Run will host an Awards Dinner. Vendors on the course include Tito’s Vodka, Great Bay Distributing, P.F. Chang’s and Bonefish Grill, to name a few. Due to the caliber of our celebrities and the quality of our tournament, we attract
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as other assistive devices at no charge to the families. Many children in the United States faced with living with physical disabilities are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. Not only is it unsafe for a child to be in a chair that is inadequate for their needs, but it can impact their health in numerous ways including scoliosis, respiratory problems and
pressure sores. Additionally, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs children in homes that have not been modified to meet their specific circumstances. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will allow for a replacement. Your sponsorship can help Wheelchairs 4 Kids continue to help these children. For more information on purchasing sponsorships or a foursome, please visit Wheelchairs4kids.org (Wheelchairs the number 4 kids dot org) or call 727-946-0963.
Vinny Testaverde and Aiden foursomes from some of the best known businesses in Tampa Bay! It is a great networking opportunity! Sponsorship Opportunities! Wheelchairs 4 Kids is seeking sponsors. There is a sponsorship opportunity to fit any marketing budget.
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Available sponsorships range from $100 for a Hole Sponsor to $5,000. We are honored that Ferman Business Elite didn’t hesitate to be the Presenting Sponsor. Foursomes are $750, and singles are $200. Early booking discounts are available through November 12th.
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The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for another service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted or reduced fee, service, examination or treatment.
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