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Victoria Landing provides plentiful amenities and an environment that promotes an active, comprehensively healthy lifestyle for its residents.

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he owners and staff of Victoria Landing work hard every day to ensure their community lives up to its reputation as a preferred lifestyle choice. Collectively, they have created an environment they are extremely proud of and one that is unique, and beneficial, to Brevard County.

“Making the decision to move is often a difficult one,” said Amy Schaefer, executive director, “but once someone tours a place like Victoria Landing, they’ll think differently about their options.”

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active, healthy lifestyle. Victoria Landing is Melbourne’s only assisted-living rental community on the waterfront, but it is “assisted living” only in concept.

Instead, the community is all about living life to its fullest.

Picturesque views of the Indian River and historic downtown Eau Gallie dominate the resort-like setting, which also includes top-notch personal care and ample doses of “whole health.”

“Our concept of ‘whole health’ comes in the form of activities for mind, body and spirit provided through a myriad of programs, activities and community assets,” explained Christine Loa, director of resident care.

Resident amenities include restaurantstyle dining, housekeeping and laundry services, a wide variety of entertainment and activities catered to their interests, a heated pool and nursing assistance, which is available 24 hours a day to help residents stay active and maintain their independence.

The newest addition to Victoria Landing features 28 private residences devoted to memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is a welcome addition to a place that strives to provide for all residents and cater to specific needs.

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Manifesting a Vision This month, Victoria Landing is celebrating its five-year anniversary of providing the vital life their residents have come to know and appreciate. “It’s all been part of the plan,” according to Schaefer, who points to the beginning with John and Barbara Rumpel. The Rumpels are the owners of Victoria Landing and, notably, are also residents there. In 2004, while the Rumpels were visiting the area, driving west over the Eau Gallie Causeway, John spotted an 11-story building surrounded by the one- and two-story buildings that comprise Eau Gallie. Eventually, John purchased the building from the City of Melbourne, and it would later become Victoria Landing.

John sought to create a caring community that was worthy of residents such as his mother, Joya Paterson, who, “after a lifetime of achievements and acclaim, deserved a carefree, rewarding quality of life.”

Bill is a U.S. Air Force veteran who moved into Victoria Landing because he wanted to give his son and family the freedom to travel and enjoy their lives without worrying about him. Two years later, he says, “I haven’t regretted my decision one bit.

Living here, I want for nothing.”

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Pauline moved to Victoria Landing nearly four years ago as the only place she and her husband considered when they were ready to move out of their home. “We love being right on the river and enjoy all the activities that are offered. We just love it here!”

An emphasis on exercise is evident not only in Victoria Landing’s scheduled exercise classes, but also in its scenic walking trails and heated swimming pool. Book clubs, a lecture series, a library and web classes are a few of the other highlights, while Bible studies and worship services offer the opportunity to strengthen spiritual health. The addition of a Culinary Expressions Kitchen gives residents the opportunity to share their life stories through cooking classes and demonstrations. A pub, game room, card room and a full calendar of events are also available to round out the resident experience.

That is exactly the way John and Barbara wanted it from the beginning… to give their residents a place to live out a rewarding, vital life.

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Artistry

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Dermatology + Plastic Surgery in Brevard

The forces of gravity and UV light are not kind over the years, and it is normal to wonder how it would feel to tighten, smooth and erase those trouble spots.

But the fear of scars and downtime can give pause.

That is why an innovative, artistic option like the Renuvion by J-Plasma treatment — a minimally invasive procedure that delivers smooth, tightened skin on the face and body—is an excellent option for patients who want beautiful results without larger incisions or scars.

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For Michigan-born, Miami-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Novo, hers is the first and only dermatology and plastic surgery practice to offer Renuvion by J-Plasma in Brevard County.

“Renuvion by J-Plasma is the answer to firmer, smoother, more toned skin on the face and body,” Novo said. “The device offers customizable solutions for each patient. It resurfaces skin, removes dark spots and fine lines and improves texture. It tightens sagging skin on the face and body. It’s changing the way we think about traditional procedures.”

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Unlike traditional resurfacing lasers, Renuvion by J-Plasma heats helium gas into plasma. Because helium does not require much energy to become plasma, the process uses less energy and heat, resulting in less thermal damage to surrounding tissues. It then channels the plasma into a very precise point so it can be used to resurface the skin. And since helium is a naturally cold gas, the Renuvion by J-Plasma device retains a portion of the helium for use as a cooling agent for the surrounding skin area being resurfaced. This cooling process further reduces thermal damage to the tissue, and unlike other resurfacing lasers on the market, the effects are immediate.

To address sagging skin on the lower face, jawline and neck, the treatment can be used as a minimally invasive option that tightens and lifts to improve the contour and skin elasticity. Cold plasma energy is used on the underside of the skin to instantly tighten and rejuvenate. This shrinks and sculpts loose and lax skin without large incisions or downtime. The outcome is a rediscovery of a patient’s youthful contours and minimal (5mm) incision points.

“It’s a face lift without the pain and recovery

of the larger incisions for a face lift,” “It’s a face lift without the pain and recovery of the larger incisions for a face lift,” Novo explained The Renuvion by J-Plasma technology can be used anywhere on the body for skin tightening and contouring. In some patients, it can replace a traditional tummy tuck. “The loose, sagging skin many patients experience following pregnancy or significant weight loss can be essentially ‘shrink wrapped’ like never before,” Novo asserted. “The body contouring procedure includes liposuction for fat reduction, and then delivery of the plasma form of helium below the skin using the Renuvion by J-Plasma J-Plasma device resulting in immediate and dramatic skin tightening.”

The technology behind Renuvion by J-Plasma J-Plasma is so precise and well-respected, it has actually been used in the past to perform delicate surgeries near vital organs with exacting precision and virtually no heat damage to surrounding tissue.

“The technology isn’t that new,” Novo said. “It’s the new applications of the device that make it a ‘new use’ in plastic surgery because it empowers the surgeon to significantly tighten beneath the skin. Clients can get youthful, smooth contoured skin, as well as eliminate brown spots, age spots, wrinkles and fine lines. It’s a beautiful thing. ◆

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Melbourne Terrace

EXPANDS to meet local demands

By Mallorie Ann Ingram

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ith just the right combination of resortstyle living, exceptional customer service and the latest technological advancements in rehabilitation and medical equipment, it is no wonder Melbourne Terrace’s rehabilitation facility is growing.

“Everything we do is customer driven,” said Regional Vice President of Clear Choice Health Care Jason Canlas.

“We want to show folks that we’re part of the community.

We’re not just a business or a rehabilitation center.”

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Melbourne Terrace is a 170-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that primarily focuses on rehab services, ranging fromphysical, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.

Additionally the facility has specialty certified rehabilitation programs including Aquatics, COPD, stroke, urinary continence, CHF, wound care management, pain, manual therapy, blanace, etc. just to name a few. “We adapt with all the changes constantly occuring in the medical field due to advancing technologies,” expressed Canlas.

“We are dedicated to identifying and serving the needs of our community.

We’ve tailored our clinical and rehabilitation programs according to what Brevard County needs,” affirmed Canlas. “While in addition to doing this, we expanded the facility. We went from 120 beds to 170 beds. Of those, 104 beds are completely private rooms with their own bathroom and showers for short- term rehab.

Canlas explained the importance of involvement in the community related to the senior population, such as its involvement with Senior Resource Alliance, The Alzheimer Foundation, the March of Dimes, Kids Beating Cancer, Parkinsons Support, etc.

“We do sponsorships with a lot of the local schools,” said Canlas. “We try to develop partnerships that we make within the community.”

Canlas recognizes the critical need for this type of inpatient and outpatient program in Brevard County.

He explains that although the market is small, there is a high demand for rehabilitation and skilled nursing with short-term services. Melbourne Terrace operates with a customer focused delivery system, and understand the individuality of each customer, not just their medical and rehabilitative needs “We want people to see us as the premier rehab center in the community, but also a big partner

in the community,” said Canlas.

“That’s something we try to instill with all of our leadership. We have to champion customer service, build our relationships and listen to our customers.”

When visiting Melbourne Terrace, individuals will find something unique that sets it apart from the other skilled nursing facilities. It goes without saying that the accommodations, rehabilitation programs, physician leadership team, etc are unparralled.

However the commitment to being the provider of choice for health care and rehabilitative services is what puts this group in a class of its own. ◆

Board Managers: Melissa Conn, Uyen Close, Brittney Dumont, Isabel Sarakas, Miriam Gazda

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he goodwill spirit is in full swing – but giving back is something Health First commits to beyond the holiday season of giving.

Identifying community needs – and supporting them – is a yearround effort for Brevard’s community healthcare system. The Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) has broadened its efforts to address the disparity of overweight and obese

By Sara Paulson, Health First

children in Brevard County, identified during Health First’s 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

The 2018-19 school year marks the third year Health First has partnered with Space Coast Crew , which is led

by Director of Rowing/Head Men’s Coach Bryan Little. The nonprofit organization promotes competitive rowing among middle and high school students – and embraces way more than physical fitness.

team and school, since there are GPA requirements to be a member of the team.

When Baney began as a volunteer coach about six years ago, about 35 kids were part of the program. Last year, there were 115 athletes and seven coaches.

Practice is held year-round, with camps held in the summer to boost beginners’ skills. The season runs from the first week of school until mid-May.

“It promotes discipline in the kids,” said Dr. Richard Baney, a part-time volunteer coach who is also the Chief Medical Officer at Health First Health Plans. “Crew teaches a lot about responsibility and teamwork. If you don’t show up for practice, then your entire boat sits on land. You can’t go out with seven guys or girls. You need all eight people there. So it teaches a lot about commitment, responsibility, teamwork, mutual support.”

Baney remembers when crew came to Brevard in the 1970s — a rowing team at Melbourne High, one of which he was a part.

Other high schools tried incorporating the water sport into their athletic programs, but it never took off.

“They couldn’t quite get enough numbers, so they started Space Coast Crew,” Baney explained of the nonprofit organization’s creation in 1996. “Drawing kids from all these local high schools, we’ve continued to grow.”

Health First has supported Space Coast Crew for three years. The nonprofit organization aligns with Health First’s mission of Wellness & Health.

Health First’s most recent support enabled three athletes to participate in the rowing program.

For the kids whose parents can’t cover the $1,400-per-rower annual dues — which funds the uniforms, entry fees and food at competitions – corporate gifts mean the difference between a rower being able to join the team or not.

“We’re entirely self-supportive as far as dues,” Baney said. “Not all of our rowers have the financial capability of supporting themselves.”

Crew is more than just athletics, though. It encompasses a variety of skills that lay the framework for success in other avenues in life.

Rowers are expected to practice five days a week in the fall and six in the spring. They must learn how to juggle the commitment to the

The team races locally against others in Brevard and Indian River counties, advancing beyond the Brevard Cup to the East District of Florida (which stretches from Daytona Beach to North Palm Beach), state, regional and nationals.

“The last three years in a row, we have taken a crew to the U.S. nationals, junior nationals, which is a pretty big deal,” Baney said. “You have to finish within the top three in your region in that event to even qualify to go to nationals.”

“The sport itself, while physically demanding, isn’t one that should make parents nervous about safety, “ “As it comes to comparing to other sports, one of the advantages of crew or any rowing in general is, it’s non-impact, it’s non-contact, so you don’t get messed-up knees, you don’t get head injuries or concussions,” Baney said.

To learn more about other community programs Health First supports, visit HFgivesback.org. ◆

Find out more about Space Coast Crew at spacecoastcrew.org

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five days a week in the fall and six in the spring. They must learn how to juggle the commitment to the team and school, since there are GPA requirements to be a member of the team.

When Baney began as a volunteer coach about six years ago, about 35 kids were part of the program. Last year, there were 115 athletes and seven coaches.

Practice is held year-round, with camps held in the summer to boost beginners’ skills. The season runs from the first week of school until mid-May.

Health First has supported Space Coast Crew for three years. The nonprofit organization aligns with Health First’s mission of Wellness & Health.

“It promotes discipline in the kids,” said Dr. Richard Baney, a part-time volunteer coach who is also the Chief Medical Officer at Health First Health Plans. “Crew teaches a lot about responsibility and teamwork. If you don’t show up for practice, then your entire boat sits on land. You can’t go out with seven guys or girls. You need all eight people there. So it teaches a lot about commitment, responsibility, teamwork, mutual support.”

local high schools, we’ve continued to grow.”

Health First’s most recent support enabled three athletes to participate in the rowing program.

Baney remembers when crew came to Brevard in the 1970s — a rowing team at Melbourne High, one of which he was a part.

For the kids whose parents can’t cover the $1,400-per-rower annual dues — which funds the uniforms, entry fees and food at competitions – corporate gifts mean the difference between a rower being able to join the team or not.

Other high schools tried incorporating the water sport into their athletic programs, but it never took off.

“We’re entirely self-supportive as far as dues,” Baney said. “Not all of our rowers have the financial capability of supporting themselves.”

“They couldn’t quite get enough numbers, so they started Space Coast Crew,” Baney explained of the nonprofit organization’s creation in 1996. “Drawing kids from all these

Crew is more than just athletics, though. It encompasses a variety of skills that lay the framework for success in other avenues in life.

Rowers are expected to practice

The team races locally against others in Brevard and Indian River counties, advancing beyond the Brevard Cup to the East District of Florida (which stretches from Daytona Beach to North Palm Beach), state, regional and nationals.

“The last three years in a row, we have taken a crew to the U.S. nationals, junior nationals, which is a pretty big deal,” Baney said. “You have to finish within the top three in your region in that event to even qualify to go to nationals.”

“The sport itself, while physically demanding, isn’t one that should make parents nervous about safety, “ “As it comes to comparing to other sports, one of the advantages of crew or any rowing in general is, it’s non-impact, it’s non-contact, so you don’t get messed-up knees, you don’t get head injuries or concussions,” Baney said.

To learn more about other community programs Health First supports, visit HFgivesback.org. ◆

Find out more about Space Coast Crew at spacecoastcrew.org

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Medicare Part D’s prescription drug coverage effectively works to offset the monthly expenses of medications.

NOTABLE CHANGES Over the past several years these descriptions have remained the same, however, there are important related changes on the horizon.

Open Enrollment

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By Corrie Borde

The health care season is upon us, particularly as it relates to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act.

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MY ADVICE:

If you think you may need a little help with coverage decisions, seek professional assistance now so you do not miss those important deadlines.

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Medicare “Original Medicare” is a federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, under 65 with certain disabilities and those who suffer from permanent kidney failure.

Generally speaking, the insurance is divided into Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance) and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Although they do not cover all costs, they can significantly reduce your financial burden.

Medicare Part A hospital insurance covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility, hospice, lab tests, surgery and home health care.

Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services and preventive services such as clinical research, ambulance services, durable medical equipment (DME), mental health, inpatient, outpatient, getting a second opinion before surgery and limited outpatient prescription drugs.

Most notably, starting Jan.1/2020, Medicare Supplement plans, typically referred to as “Medigap,” will no longer be available for plans C and F, which cover the Part B deductible.

Recipients aging into medicare prior to Jan.1/2020 may be able to sign up for Plans C and F after Jan.1/2020.

Recipients will be subject to medical underwriting unless they are within their initial enrollment period or a special enrollment period. On the other hand, these plans would not be available to recipients aging into Medicare on Jan.1/2020 or thereafter.

With the expiration of these two Medigap Plans, things can become complex for uneducated consumers.

Yet, there are ways to ensure future coverage.

The Medicare Supplement Plan F covers 100 percent of Medicare parts A and B copays, deductibles, coinsurance and excess charges (balance billing), and allows for some foreign travel emergency coverage.

Currently, with the Medigap Plan F, recipients already on Medicare who medically qualify or who are in a special enrollment period (SEP), and recipients who are aging into Medicare (turning 65) prior to Jan.1/2020, can be grandfathered in with a guaranteed renewable for life and portable policy administered by an appointed insurance carrier.

Medigap plans work directly with Medicare parts A and B; therefore, there is no such thing as in-network or out-of-network. Medigap plans are accepted as supplement where Medicare Parts A and B are accepted. .

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Another critical Medicare consideration involves Medicare Part D and what is called the “donut hole.” Important note: Understand the donut hole and get introduced to resources that can help reduce and/or eliminate the out-of-pocket costs related to being in the donut hole. Under certain circumstances, this impacts the percentage of total prescription costs a person must pay. If you fall into the donut hole, you will be responsible for 25 to 37 percent of the full retail cost of combined drugs until the total you have spent for your prescriptions reaches a certain annual out-of-pocket spending limit, which is currently set at $5,100.

STAGES OF MEDICARE PART D COVERAGE Stage 1 — initial coverage stage. The patient is responsible for 25 percent (post $415 deductible where applicable) up to the full retail combined drug cost, reaching $3,820 in 2019.

Stage 2 — coverage gap “donut hole”. After total spending on drugs — by the beneficiary, by certain subsidy programs and by the plan — reaches $3,820, the beneficiary pays for 37 percent of generic drug costs and 25 percent of brandname drug undiscounted costs (drug manufacturers provide a 70 percent discount on brand-name drugs).

Stage 3 — catastrophic coverage. Once beneficiary expenditures (including drug manufacturer discounts) reach a total of $5,100, the beneficiary is through the coverage gap and reaches catastrophic coverage. On any future prescriptions, the beneficiary pays either a copay of $3.40 for generic drugs or $8.50 for brand-name drugs, or a coinsurance of 5 percent, whichever is greater.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Regarding the Affordable Care Act health insurance, although there has been much federal debate about its merits, it continues as a law and, thus, is a viable option. This coverage is designed for people who are not offered health benefits from their employers and are not enrolled in some other form of coverage, such as Medicare or Medicaid. Consequently, these options may be worth consideration.

In my experience, many people who were previously unaware do qualify for subsidies. Of course, no one has a crystal ball, but some preparation and professional help can pay off. ◆

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3. What is my premium preference — high monthly premium with low deductible or vice versa?

4. Does my primary physician and specialist accept the plan?

Explore your options for prescription drug co-pays under Medicare or the Affordable Care Act, as there are many resources that have the ability to significantly reduce or eliminate your financial outlay.

At the very least, sit down with a professional independent agent who works with multiple carriers and can take an unbiased approach in educating you, fact finding and advising you on coverage options that make sense for your needs.

Corrie Borde is president of Borde & Associates, P.A., in Melbourne, a professional association and insurance agency whose associates hold active-in- good standing Florida 2-15 Health & Life (including annuities and variable contracts) agent licensure issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services.

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It’s a completely noninvasive, pain-free way to tackle inch loss.

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— Chris Bird

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Laser Focused Results Luxe Laser Lipo offers “no pain, all gain” nonsurgical liposuction treatment.

For most people, 20 minutes relaxing beneath a warm blanket sounds heavenly. When you do it in a treatment room at Luxe Laser Lipo in Suntree, the warm blanket is actually a set of strawberry laser diode paddles — featured on “The Doctors” and “Rachel Ray” television shows — and the time spent relaxing is also spent shrinking an average of one to three inches from a patient’s waistline during the first treatment.

“For most patients, one month of biweekly treatments leads to a loss of two dress sizes, or 3.75 inches from their iliac crest.”

— Chris Bird

“It’s a completely noninvasive, painfree way to tackle inch loss,” said Chris Bird, owner and certified body contourist. “It’s a great option to tie in with exercise and a healthy lifestyle to speed things along without going under the knife. There’s no pain, no side effects, and unlike other nonsurgical liposuction options, you see immediate results rather than waiting three to four months.”

The process works by irradiating the adipocyte cells beneath the skin through laser energy, which forms pores on the cells and allows water, glycerol and free fatty acids to spill out into the bloodstream. “The glycerol is taken up by the bloodstream for energy and the lymphatic system pulls up the fatty acids,” Bird explained.

“Everything is emptied out and the fat cells shrink, just as they would with exercise, but it takes minutes rather than months to achieve these results.

And people can continue to lose inches if they’re eating a low-carb diet and continuing to exercise within 48 hours after a treatment.”

Bird and her husband tried it as patients before deciding to get into the business. “I was already doing nutrition wellness coaching when we heard about Luxe Laser Lipo and saw a friend’s results,” Bird said. “Then my husband gave me a treatment for Mother’s Day, and we were so impressed by the results we decided to open a location of our own. We opened in Palm Beach Gardens first and have been in our current location at Saint Andrews Boulevard in Suntree since July 2018.”

For most patients, one month of biweekly treatments leads to a loss of two dress sizes, or 3.75 inches from their iliac crest, the area around the hips and lower stomach that can often hold stubborn fat. And Luxe Laser Lipo makes it easy for people to see the process and get an idea of the results.

For the cost of a $99 trial, clients can come in, get the full treatment as if they were going to get the series of eight sessions, take photos and measurements for reference, and spend 20 minutes on the Strawberry laser diode panels and 10 minutes on a whole-body vibration plate.

“We also talk about their goals, what they’ve tried and what hasn’t worked, and their diet and exercise regimens,” Bird added. “If patients aren’t already eating healthy and exercising, they should be prepared, coming in, to make those changes. This is a great way to trim inches, and the results are immediate and permanent, provided you maintain a healthy diet and moderate exercise routine.” ◆ WINTER 2018 | 21 |

Health Care S for the for the

Body and Soul Brevard’s Christian Care Ministry joins believers in a community of care and prayer.

By Carrie Stevenson

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ince its founding 25 years ago in Brevard County, Christian Care Ministry has empowered members to share faith, prayers and resources to lift the burdens of others, live in accordance with their beliefs, and follow the model of the early church by living in an authentic Christian community where no one is left in need. With more than 400,000 members nationwide, over 650 employees, and more than $1.8 billion of medical expenses shared, the ministry provides an innovative option for health care through its Medi-Share program.

“We facilitate the sharing of medical bills directly from one member to another so everyone’s health care needs are met,” said Michael Gardner, senior director of communications.

“For example, I agree at the start of the year to an annual household portion amount, and any medical expenses I have will be paid for outof-pocket until I reach that amount.

Then, I’ll be eligible to be matched with other members’ funds to address my medical expenses.

“I also have an account at a financial institution, and Medi-Share will facilitate the sharing of the funds in that account to match with other members in need. I’ll get a message that my funds will be going to, for example, the Wilson family, and I can also send a message to the family that I’m praying for them. A member’s need might be met by one or two other members or by many more

for a large bill. We have addressed million dollar needs in the past.”

Medi-Share is faith-based health care and a not-for-profit so members’ monthly and annual costs are affordable. Most members report saving about half their expenses compared to other health care options.

In addition to supporting each other in prayer and encouraging a sense of community, members’ also pledge not to use tobacco or illegal drugs, or to abuse alcohol or legal drugs.

Members have access to a nationwide provider network that offers discounts in care. Additional perks include dental and vision discounts and free telehealth. “It’s important for people to see how these alternative programs work, so we have a team that helps them understand what this would look like for their family,” Gardner explained. “Medi-share is not health insurance, but it is an affordable choice for people looking for a way to address health care costs. More importantly, our members are part of a community of believers that care for each other through prayer and encouragement.”

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We facilitate the sharing of member bills directly from one member to another so everyones’ health care needs are met.

— Michael Gardner

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Medi-Share is one of more than 100 health care sharing ministries in the United States. These groups join people of similar religious beliefs together to share each other’s medical burdens based on the New Testament example of caring for one another.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Medi-Share and Christian Care Ministry

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A Cool Approach

to Losing Inches

Physicians Body Sculpting is a leader in CoolSculpting and nonsurgical skin care treatments.

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For Medical Aesthetician Joanna Walters, who has worked as an aesthetician and facial specialist for over 20 years, what makes Melbourne’s Physicians Body Sculpting special is the focus on modern cutting edge non-surgical treatments. “We provide a Boutique Med-spa experience, offering clients a more complete holistic approach to aesthetics”.

We are always seeking out new innovative options to guide our patients to the path of total wellness & vitality!

The office is led by Dr. Mike Wolfington, former Medical Director at Harris Family Medical Center, on staff two of Brevards most talented aesthetic injectors Ms. Natalie Waters, RN and Brian Benson, PA-C who also offers an array of cutting edge laser treatments. The team offers a multitude of body contouring, skin care, and wellness treatments, including CoolSculpting,

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Joanna Walters

BOTOX, fillers, Dr. Zein Obagi’s ZO Skin Health line, and Micro needling, as well as nutrition, supplement, health, and weight-loss consultations with the introduction of our Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

As a premier CoolSculpting facility, Physicians Body Sculpting prides itself on delivering great results for patients looking for a non-invasive body contouring procedure that targets “trouble spots” on the body, freezes fat cells without damaging the skin, and results in a 20 to 25 percent reduction in the targeted area. Ms. Walters, who is the only person in Brevard county (and only the third in Florida) to hold a Masters designation in CoolSculpting, says that the most rewarding part of offering such an effective nonsurgical procedure is the follow-up appointment with patients. “As an aesthetician, I am accountable at the four-month follow up visit,” she says. “I’ve been a medical aesthetician since 1997, and I’ve never seen patient satisfaction like what they feel after the CoolSculpting® treatments. Most of the time at the follow-up appointment, they want to schedule treatment on another area because they’ve seen the results and know how transformative it is.”

The Physicians Body Sculpting office includes two CoolSculpting machines to offer the duo sculpt option, where patients can treat two areas at once and thus cut their time spent in the office in half. “That reduces their time being here from 4 hours down to 1.5-2 hours, so now they’re in and out and it really feels like a spa treatment,” Ms. Walters says. “they can sit back and work on their laptop , watch tv, or listen to music in a comfortable and relaxing environment” “CoolSculpting is a really a nice option even for those who regularly work out and are in great shape but have one or two trouble spots, whether from aging or hormones or having kids. It’s great to know you can address those without spending $10,000 and taking two weeks of downtime,” Ms. Walters explains. ”There really was no option before for them.”

While treatment costs vary with the areas being addressed, one treatment cycle can start at $750, offering an exceptional value compared to traditional liposuction.

“Whether it’s CoolSculpting, laser resurfacing or fillers, everything is nonsurgical, and all the results are beautiful.”

— Joanne Walters WINTER 2018 | 25 |

Beauty Trends Why Choose Dermaplaning?

With Jeanne Whitman

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ooking for a new way to exfoliate your skin?

Dermaplaning is one of the latest facial techniques that exfoliates dead skin cells and removes unwanted peach fuzz. It can be done by itself or paired with another facial or chemical peel.

In addition to being a deeper, non-abrasive exfoliation, peels can hydrate, lift hyperpigmentation and speed up cellular turnover.

“I like to create a cocktail of serums, an oxygen facial, or combine it with a brightening and lightening chemical peel for that ‘wow’ factor and for more dramatic and pleasing results,” said Jeanne Whitman, founder of Achieve Beautiful Skin. “Dermaplaning alone will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.”

Other benefits include reducing fine lines and wrinkles, increased skin care product absorption and smoother makeup application.

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“The skin will photograph beautifully, so it’s the perfect treatment right before highprofile events.”

Whitman recommends having dermaplaning every four weeks to remove the dead skin cells and fine hair that have built up, but you should consult with your practitioner first. All skin types benefit from dermaplaning (including those with rosacea), with the exception of those with active acne. This treatment is also safe and effective for pregnant or nursing women. ◆

FAQ:

“Will it make the hair on my face grow back thicker and darker?”

The answer is “no.”

Hormones are generally attributed to dark and thick hair growth.

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Happiness is a Healthy Smile Beverly Rose, DMD Always Gentle, Always Friendly

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health HAPPENINGS

Health | Bridge | Restarting Wellness NOV 6, 2018 @ 11:30AM

November Moments to Miracles Childbirth Classes NOV 3 @ 9AM Moments to Miracles Childbirth classes are offered once a month on Saturday, taught by childbirth instructors who work full time in our Labor & Delivery department.

Price: $50.00 Room: Conference Center, First Floor Registration Type: Call to Register

What does wellness mean? Can I really lose inches with minimal effort? What is a lifestyle change? How we can evaluate ourselves and make a lasting change?

Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32796 Parrish Medical Center, Community Services 321-268-6110 Awake Sleep Support Group NOV 12, 2018 @ 6:00PM AWAKE| Sleep Support Group Meeting Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic.

Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John 5005 Port St. John Parkway Port St. John, FL 32927 Parrish Healthcare Center, Sleep Disorders Center 321-268-6408

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health HAPPENINGS Healthbridge Sleep and Your Heart NOV 15, 2018 @ 5:00PM Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who don’t sleep well are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease—regardless of age, weight, smoking and exercise habits. Join us to learn more about getting good sleep.

3950 Walkabout Way Mims, FL 32754 PMC Communications & Community Services 321-268-6110 Community Hospital Tour at Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital November 1, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Please have your photo ID ready when you arrive, as hospital security requires you to check in and receive a badge prior to joining the tour. Tours will last about 45 minutes.

Community Hospital Tour at Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Please have your photo ID ready when you arrive, as hospital security requires you to check in and receive a badge prior to joining the tour. Tours will last about 45 minutes.

CCH Women’s Care Unit Tours Sunday, November 4, 2018 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tours of the Women’s Care Unit where your baby will be delivered are given the first Sunday of each month at 4pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class to be processed through Security.

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Weight-Loss Seminar - NewFit Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Dr. Peter Walker on Tuesday, November 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free in-depth discussion on nutrition, surgery options and how weight loss can relieve your sleep apnea.

Orthopedics Seminar - Shoulder Pain? Know Your Treatment Options Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join Dr. Stephens for a presentation on shoulder replacement. He will share new, minimally invasive treatment options, surgical procedures and post-operative care.

Reflux Seminar - Is It Heartburn or Something More?

Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join one of our general surgeons for a presentation, which will explore the common causes, treatment options and long-term implications of living with untreated reflux.

Better Breathers Club Third Thursday of every month 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. [classroom 4] Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups offered at no charge to people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or other chronic lung diseases. The club brings people together to learn how to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Cardiac Rehab Building, 1010 Beverly Drive, Rockledge, FL 32955.

health HAPPENINGS Breastfeeding And New Moms Group Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Breastfeeding support group for new mothers and their babies. This group is lead by a lactation consultant and is held every Thursday from 10AM-11:30AM and meets at The Family Birth Place at Rockledge Regional Medical Center located on the 4th floor of the main hospital.

Prepared Childbirth Saturday, November 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn everything you need to know to deliver your baby at The Family Birth Place at Rockledge Regional Medical Center. This class explains the basics of pregnancy, labor and delivery techniques as well as pain management options. It also includes extensive information about the benefits and risks of medical interventions such as augmentation, induction, epidural anesthesia, cesareans and more.

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