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25 10 EVENTS CALENDAR 6 August 2015 COMMUNITY CALL 8 News from our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Around the County SCHOOL NEWS 12 A Very Entrepreneurial Summer STUDENT CORNER 13 S.T.E.M. Careers: Breaking Down Gender Expectations BACK TO SCHOOL 14 Good Manners for Heading Back to School 16 On Trend: The Scoop on Back To School Style 17 Lunch Bunch: 5 Tips for Packing the Perfect Meal 17 After School Spotlight FEATURE : TUTTI BAMBINI 18 Welcome to the World of Tutti Bambini. Parenting Simplified.

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01 Award-winning journalist and former Rio de Janeiro correspondent for the Associated Press, Juliana Barbassa comes to Books & Books Coral Gables to discuss her debut book, “Dancing With the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro on the Brink” a visceral portrait of Rio’s struggles for change after being catapulted into the international spotlight by the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. booksandbooks.com

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| AUGUST 9 MIAMI ULTIMATE LUXURY BRIDAL & QUINCEANERA EXPO Head over to the Sofitel Miami for an afternoon of pampering with facials, massages, and makeup and hair trials, as well as gowns, jewelry and accessories and vendors from across the state. 1 pm - 4 pm; miamibridalfashionweek.com.

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AUGUST 12 | CIRQUE DU SOLIEL: VAREKAI Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures, a young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary in Cirque’s latest touring show. bbtcenter. com; cirquedusoleil.com

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UNNECCESSARY FARCE Actor’s Playhouse closes their season with this regional theater hit about an embezzling mayor, his female accountant, two undercover cops and a whole lot of confusion. actorsplayhouse.org

INTO THE WOODS A modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, this musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. areastagecompany.com

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PROJECT GALLERY: BIK VAN DER POL Commissioned by Pérez Art Museum Miami, Speechless creates a parallel between the Aristotelian notCion that humans are political animals, constantly engaged in the activity of influencing and governing others, and the idea, associated with thinkers such as Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault, that political power is inseparable from linguistic communication. pamm.org

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20 MIAMI LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS: RIGOLETTO Giuseppe Verdi’s classic comes to the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center for two nights only. Its tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunchbacked court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda. Italian with English supertitles. $27-$47; smdcac.org

AUGUST 21 | PLANTING AND BEACH CLEAN UP AT VIRGINIA KEY NORTH POINT Work at VKNP’s hammock habitat continues via the Frost Museum of Science. Volunteers will be able to plant willow bustic, blackbead, and blolly to the restoration site and use the iNaturalist and Marine Debris Tracker apps to document any animals and plants that are using VKNP as their habitat. 8 am - noon; miamisci.org

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| AUGUST 13 ARTURO O'FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN OCTET Arturo O’Farrill, pianist, composer, and educator (and 2015 GRAMMY winner for Best Latin Jazz Album) headlines this summer concert with a combination of piano, trumpet, sax, bass, drums and percussion.

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The Killers lead singer and primary songwriter takes the stage at the Fillmore on Miami Beach in support of his second solo album The Desired Effect.

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Gulliver has promoted Melissa Sullivan to the position of principal of the school’s Miller Drive Campus. Sullivan has been assistant principal since 2010 and began her career at the school in 2003.

Most recently, before serving as assistant principal, she was director of student activities at the Prep.

The Coral Gables Museum has partnered with Jugofresh to offer free hour-long yoga classes at the Museum each month.

South Miami Police Chief Rene Landa has launched C.A.S.T. (Cops and Students Talking), a summer program designed to give youth in the community a better understanding of the police department’s overall function and as well as give them insight to the different specialized units.

This year’s “Sales Tax Holiday” will run from Friday, August 7 through Sunday August 16. During this time there will be no sales tax collected on items including school supplies under $15 and clothing, footwear and accessories under $100 among others.

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Coral Gables Community Foundation Board member Aura Reinhardt (left) was recently recognized as a 2015 Distinguished Honoree at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s 8th annual George E. Merrick Awards of Excellence. Reinhardt, VP of Corporate Relations at Bacardi USA, was chosen for her love of the community and deep appreciation for all things Coral Gables.

88-year-old Pearl Levine won the Club Championship at Granada Golf Club in late June, the 15th championship for the Coral Gables resident.

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Total Part 1 crimes in South Miami have dropped from 995 in 2013 to 725 in 2014.

The Miami-Dade School Board’s Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc (FNEI) was awarded $15,000 as part of the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse annual Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark initiative. FNEI was created in 2008 by the Miami-Dade County School Board to enhance student achievement and community engagement in support of The Parent Academy and other educational initiatives of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Head Kris Matteson retired at the end of June, capping a 36-year Episcopal education career in South Florida including ten years at St. Stephen’s and 13 years at St. Philip’s.

The city of South Miami has joined forces with the Village of Pinecrest and the city of Miami to hire an economist to challenge FP&L on assumptions made related to the proposed construction of nuclear reactors and transmission lines.

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As the Miami Seaquarium’s celebrates its 60th anniversary of rescue and rehabilitation efforts they are reaching out to the community to help name their newest addition…an orphaned baby manatee. The female manatee, rescued in June from Naples, is being bottle fed by Seaquarium staff until she’s able to eat on her own. As part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP), the Miami Seaquarium is an acute care rehabilitation facility that provides life-saving medical care to rescued manatees. The MRP is a cooperative group of non-profit, private, state, and federal entities who work together to monitor the health and survival of rehabilitated and released manatees. From now through August 14, visit miamiseaquarium.com to vote for one of the following names: Elle, Emoji, Gigabyte, Junebug and Prodigy, baby manatee name will be announced on August 17, 2015.

SOUTH FLORIDA HISTORY CLASS LAUNCHES AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE History buffs take note: This fall Miami Dade College launches a 16-week, Thursday night course on Miami and South Florida History. Notable historian and MDC faculty member Dr. Paul George will teach the class, which will include classroom lectures; visits to historical libraries, repositories and exhibits; video and slide presentations; and tours of Greater Miami’s historic neighborhoods. During the course, students will learn about the Bahamian settlers who developed Coconut Grove; the Tequesta Indians’ significance to the city of Miami, and the Seminole wars; the roaring 1920’s and the great real estate boom of the 1920’s; Key West’s role in the region’s history; the Cuban refugee success story; Miami’s emergence as an international city; and much more. mdc.edu

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ORGET SWIMMING, TENNIS AND BASKETBALL. For one group of Miami-Dade students summer is all business. The eight-week intensive camp is run by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a non-profit dedicated to helping students from low-income communities recognize business opportunities and think like entrepreneurs.

The 20 students (19 from Dade and one from Broward) attend the camp for free thanks to sponsorships by NFTE and Miami-Dade College’s Idea Center and receive advice and mentorship from county leaders. Examples? Miami-Dade County Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho led a panel discussion on entrepreneurship with the students on June 24, learning more about the ideas being incubated and providing advice on how to pursue educational opportunities, start their own businesses and succeed in life, while CareCloud CEO Albert Santalo and Churromania founder Ariel Acosta-Rubio visited the camp in early July.

During the camp students come up with a business idea and work to complete a business plan. Plans are presented to a panel of judges at the end of the camp with winner walking away with seed capital for their idea. This year’s innovations include an app that seeks out scholarships, a video game based in vocabulary skills and a binder that acts as both a pillow and laptop cover.

Camp lessons include everything from supply and demand and opportunity recognition to marketing and return on investment and students regularly visit local businesses and participate in events with local entrepreneurs.

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YPICALLY, PEOPLE ASSUME WOMEN WILL find an interest in service fields such as nursing and teaching, but that does not mean that the stereotypical male career paths, such as engineering and architecture, are off the table.

The engineering program at TERRA Environmental Research Institute has allowed me to feel accepted and welcome to experience “the other side.” When applying for my academy during spring of 2014, I was well aware of the type of classes I would be taking, and the heavy load of mathematic and scientific information that I would be introduced to. But with that aside, the most significant factor of being a female in the engineering academy has been the environment I walk into every school day at 7:35 a.m.

There is no doubt that when I came in on the first day of my freshman year, I was intimidated. Intimidated by the intricate math language displayed on the board, by the abundance of metal in the lab, and by the unproportioned ratio of boys versus girls that stood before me. I wasn’t going to isolate myself for the next four years, nor was I going to request a change in academies — although I was tempted — just because I felt outnumbered. Women should never have to feel lesser than what they really are, just because of what is “expected” of them.

I wanted to be different, I wanted to learn more about what I found a passion in, and I am glad I did. In the engineering academy at TERRA, freshman year, I was able to use a new computer program, SolidWorks, which allowed me to experience a threedimensional design process. In addition to that, I was instructed to complete/construct

three homemade projects in groups, which exponentially got more intricate each time- a mousetrap car, a water bottle rocket launcher and a catapult. These were all tasks that at first I thought would be won over by male groups, but as the year went on, I realized the highest scores and coolest designs weren’t by the all-male groups, but mainly by the mixed gender ones. In society, there needs to be a balance.

It is true that generally men are better at building things, and working with their hands, but when technicality and creativity come in, that’s where the women excel. For instance, when you are building a catapult, you need to incorporate unique ways of thinking to make your catapult stand out and launch objects the farthest. When you combine the creativity the women contribute and the craftsmanship that the men can bring, the outcome will be significantly better than if the project was completed entirely by men. (That’s not to say it can never be flipped, I know many women who are talented builders and men who are exceptionally creative.)

In my opinion, society should make available more opportunities for female students to go into these S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers through magnet programs such as the one at TERRA. In this way, there will be a better gender balance developing a better output in the workforce. A note to all of the ladies out there: be courageous, step out of the box, and do what you love no matter what the “norm” may be. Create your own norm!

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This is why it is so imperative for parents to begin teaching etiquette to their children as early as possible. Oftentimes, as an etiquette expert, I am asked to suggest key ways to instill good manners into children, especially with such a fast-paced family schedule. What I like to suggest is to participate in activities that infuse kids with interpersonal skills such as respect, kindness and being a role model/leader among their peers. Here are some Back-To-School in-home etiquette tips any parent can do with their child to prepare them for school success.

1. Use Key Gold and True Words – Please, thank you, excuse me and you’re welcome.

Although we know to use these words it can be very easy to fall out of practice. It is good for parents to start working with their children to emphasize the use of these words. Once a child, or teen, understands this etiquette structure he or she will begin to automatically use the words in the appropriate manner. This will be a positive stand-out for the child in school, and very much appreciated by teachers.

2. Neat and Tidy – Before school starts is a great time to begin helping children understand how to clean up on their own. Whether coming in the house from the pool, beach or just outside with friends, we need to train children and teens to pick-up after themselves. This skill set may not seem like a big deal until you have a classroom full of students. Again, if your child is accustomed to cleaning up after themselves this will definitely set them apart as a leader and role model.

Big plus for them! A great time to practice this rule is at the dinner table as well as practicing washing hands before and after meals.

3. Respect others and their differences – This skill set is huge. I cannot emphasize this enough. Most schools have now implemented a no-tolerance code for any child who cannot respect others. Monitor the way your child speaks and/ or comments about others, even their friends. What may seem to be a harmless comment or action to a child can be detrimental to another. Practice speaking positive words or giving positive compliments to their siblings and friends. In today’s “give me what I want society” some kids may feel this skill is insignificant; however, understanding the feelings of others and making others feel good is a leadership skill that teachers look upon with high regard.

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ORGET THE ENDLESS LISTS OF PENCILS, ERASERS AND MULTI-COLORED FOLDERS, THE REAL questions on Back to School shoppers’ minds are more style and less stylus. But with new products and innovations flooding the market it’s sometimes hard to wade through the mass of offerings. To that end we turned to the experts for their take on what hot for 2015. Here are a few of their top trends:

Personalization It’s not always about the books. According to the Learning Express Pinecrest team Shopkins (supermarket-themed miniatures for the uninitiated) remain a hot commodity for the elementary school set as well as the personalized organizers that keep the minis in check. For the older set Strand Bands pick up where Rainbow Loom left off, giving students the power to create and trade accessories in their free time. Also on the list? Lokai bracelets, which, infused with elements from the highest and lowest points on Earth, inspire the wearer to live a balanced life.

Personal Style More choices means more ways to up the school style game when it comes to everyday essentials.

That means an influx of new color combinations like gold and mint and creative ways to personalize folders and notebooks (chalk!).

Personal style is a key trend for school supplies according to Target sources. The store plans to help students of all ages express their aesthetic with a plethora of new DIY offerings including notebooks and folders with markers, stickers and washi tape.

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Study Space Style extends all the way home, with offerings that help students study in comfort in their own bedroom. A bungee chair (it folds flat for storage!) adds color and fun while Perch by Urbio’s clean, white magnetic pieces act as a perfect backdrop for colorful pencils, pens and other school supplies.

From Minions to Star Wars, the mega-retailer says new movies and old favorites will have students showing off their favorite characters at school this year.

Innovative Backpacks Say goodbye to the old-fashioned backpack as new features and designs help students make better use of this important accessory. On the shelves this year? Circo Light-Up Backpacks featuring safety lights on the shoulder straps and front of the bags; Embark Backpacks that save five water bottles from landfills to make the material for one pack; and Embark Slimline Techpacks that feature two sleeves on the inside for a laptop and tablet and easy access side pockets.

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OR MANY PARENTS PACKING HEALTHY LUNCHES is right up there with homework… a necessary yet frustrating part of the school year. Whether it’s a picky eater, a food allergy or just the stres of finding something new, every parent struggles with the age old question of what to pack. In anticipation of the school year we spoke with Stephanie Uscategui, RDN, LDN, a Clinical Dietitian at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. From diluting the juice to balancing a long day, Uscategui gave us a look inside the perfect (or as close to perfect as we can get…) lunchbox.

1. It’s all about balance. According to Uscategui, parents should balance the lunchbox just as they would a meal at home. “You want to make sure all the food groups are included,” she says. “So protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables and a whole grain.” If you can’t get it all in via the lunch box, Uscategui says it’s perfectly fine to fill in the holes with an afternoon snack such as pita pockets with tuna or chicken salad and half a banana or yogurt and fruit.

2. Think creatively. Though she stresses to always make sure to take advice from a credible source, Uscategui praises sites such as Pinterest and Instagram for giving parents new ideas on food presentation.

Some of her own tricks? Wraps filled with turkey,

egg salad or tuna cut into small rolls (“Kids want something easy to grab,” she says.); lettuce wraps packaged with nicely separated fillings; veggie noodles with tomato sauce; and using cookie cutters to cut fruit into fun shapes.

3. Go for the long haul. Though Uscategui recommends that kids eat every three-to-four hours, she acknowledges that that’s not always possible with staggered school lunch schedules. So when packing for younger students who may eat an earlier lunch “always make sure there’s a protein,”she says. She also advises cutting back on the starchy foods (“Carbs digest very quickly...”) and adding in a bit of good fat such as an avocado or a salad dressing dip for veggies to help keep them full longer.

4. Recruit help. Uscategui suggests involving kids in meal prep as much as possible, even when it comes to packing lunches. “Nutrition is so important,” she says. “Healthy eating has to be a priority.” To that end she says it can even start the night before, as leftovers make a great option for the next day’s lunch. Uscategui is keen on the varied options now available for storing foods in the lunchbox and says heating up leftovers in the morning and packing them in a sealed thermos will keep it at a good temperature for lunchtime.

5. Add in some fun. Uscategui says even though a piece of fruit is always the best dessert, that doesn’t mean there’s no place for cookies… as long as it’s part of the bigger picture. “You have to be balanced... variety is key,” she says. The same goes for beverages. Though she categorically recommends water as the first and best option, she says diluting no more than 4 oz of juice with water can work for kids who aren’t as keen to go cold turkey on the Capri-Sun.

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N A MISSION TO BETTER SERVE PARENTS and simplify parenthood, Tutti Bambini is continuously evolving and expanding their selections; bringing families the products and services they need to save time, save money and raise healthy, happy families.Tutti Bambini is the vision and creation of Lourdes Leon-Vega. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Leon-Vega grew up working alongside her parents and siblings establishing one of the most recognizable brands in the South Florida community, Leon Medical Centers. “I am definitely a product of witnessing and partaking in hard work, devotion, excellence and loyalty,” she says.

Ten years after having her first daughter, LeonVega found herself expecting a second child. Much

had evolved in her life between her two pregnancies – she had greater demands as a mother, a wife, and as an executive in her family business. Eventually confined to bedrest due to pregnancy complications, Leon-Vega began looking to eliminate as much of the stress and time-consuming guesswork as she could to prepare herself for the arrival of her baby.

She presumed she would easily find a company that would provide her with the products and services she needed. “I was amazed that none existed,” says Leon-Vega.

The rest is history. This was not only the birth of her healthy baby girl – a preemie at that – but it was also the birth of Tutti Bambini. Today, Tutti Bambini’s Family of Brands include:

Tutti Bambini Maternity & Newborn The core brand, Tutti Bambini’s Maternity & Newborn, division provides the services, products, and education parents need to raise healthy families. They strive to live up to their motto for new and expectant parents everyday – “Everything Baby, Total Peace of Mind.”’

In today’s fast-paced, time-sensitive world, they understand that parents want to find what they need and get it to their homes as quickly as possible – whether it is a product, service or information. At Tutti Bambini Maternity & Newborn division, clients find the best baby and maternity gear and products from the most trusted brands in the market; the most up-to-date information on product developments and recalls; educational classes on all areas of conception, delivery, child development and child safety; and extensive concierge services.

Tutti Bambini Photography With Lead Photographer Christina Mendoza behind the lens and an amazing photography team, Tutti Bambini helps clients cherish important moments and milestones by capturing those special moments and making them into forever memories. Tutti Bambini Photography is a full-service photography establishment, offering studio (indoor & outdoor) and location shoots. The shop has an expansive selection of props to choose from to accommodate just about any theme. “If we don’t have it – our creative team can make it,” says Leon-Vega.They offer newborn, family, children, maternity, wedding, and all special events shoots

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Now that schools will soon be in session, I encourage you to take note of a few safety tips. Please be sure to be extra alert while driving. When children become too comfortable with their surroundings, they can be unpredictable when walking to or from their bus. This makes them more likely to ignore hazards or fail to look both ways when crossing the street. As a city, we always underline safety as a vital priority. Speaking of schools, Coral Gables is proud to offer top-rated public and private schools that are internationally recognized. If you are interested in looking at the selection of schools we have to offer, please take a moment to visit: Coralgables.com/schools. In closing, I want to encourage everyone to take some time to relax from the hustle of work and everyday activities to enjoy the many amenities our city as to offer. From our museums and art galleries, to restaurants and beautiful parks, there is always something fun, exciting or relaxing to do in Coral Gables.

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Do you remember your first day of middle school? Of high school? Do you remember what was going through your mind? You probably woke up early before the alarm, or before your mom called you to make sure you were not late on the first day. Your clothes were picked out weeks before day 1 of school. You had your books and school supplies ready. And you had a reminder note … remember to take your band instrument.

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ROM A WORLDWIDE CLINIcal experience of more than 800,000 treatments, the benefits of Fraxel laser include the following: »» Improved skin tone and texture. »» Removal of unwanted brown and age spots. »» Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. »» Improvement of acne and surgical scars. »» Overall fresher, smoother, younger-looking skin.

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Fraxel technology produces thousands of tiny pinpoint laser beams that penetrate beneath the skin’s surface to eliminate old, damaged skin cells. Fraxel treatments stimulate the body’s own natural healing process, which replaces damaged skin with fresh, glowing, healthy skin.

With this process, the integrity of the top layer of the skin is maintained, protecting the tissue and providing a faster

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Most patients experience mild redness and swelling and return to normal activities within 24 hours of treatment. The results of Fraxel laser are typically realized in about three-to-six sessions.

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2. Initiate Artificial Respiration. Quickly place the pet on a firm surface with the right side of the body down and the head aligned with the spine. Open the mouth and look for any object that might be blocking the air passages and remove it if present. Pull the tongue out of the mouth and let it hang on the side. Gently close the muzzle with your hand. Make an airtight seal by surrounding the pet’s nose (or the whole muzzle if it’s a small dog or cat) with your lips, then blow in the nostrils for 2 seconds, pause, and repeat once more.

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For cats and little dogs, perform the compressions with just one hand, fingers on one side of the chest and the palm of the hand on the other side, as if squeezing a squeaky toy. Compress the chest 30 times at a rhythm of two compressions per second. (To make this task easier, follow the rhythm of the Bee Gees 1983 hit song “Staying Alive” in your mind.)

4. Maintain the respiration-cardiac compression cycles. Perform two artificial respirations followed by 30 cardiac compression cycles for ten minutes. Check every one-to-two minutes to see if the pet is breathing on its own and/or has a heartbeat. Remember to be patient; in a best case scenario, it will take at least a minute for your compressions to successfully bring blood into the heart and for you to start noticing signs of improvement such as pink gums. Your chest compressions are not as efficient as a natural cardiac compression. They only produce 30 percent of the cardiac output produced by a natural heartbeat, so be persistent while performing the respiration-compression cycles.

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ITH THE MOTTO “PHYSICAL THERAPY… the science of healing, the art of caring,” Florida Occupational Healthcare takes pride in the treatment of patients on a medical and personal level.

Open since 1998, FOHC’s owner, Dr. Alex Pereda, has created a client-centered atmosphere dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who visit his facility. Here are 10 things to know about FOHC.

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DR. PEREDA HAS FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE AS A PATIENT. After a spine fracture left him in the care of physical therapists, Dr. Pereda embarked on a second career as a physical therapist, receiving his Bachelors in Physical Therapy from FIU, a post-graduate doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine and a certificate in Manual Therapy, a designation that only five percent of therapists nationwide possess.

HE HAS SPECIAL TIES TO THE SPORTS WORLD. Dr. Pereda has been involved in multiple little leagues and other local sports, including Tae Kwon Do. He has attended three Olympic Games and the 2013 Pan-American Games as Medical Staff and will return to the Olympics in Brazil in 2016.

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HE USED HIS SPORTS KNOWLEDGE ON A DAILY BASIS. FOHC’s extensive sports injury rehabilitation program is geared to athletes of all levels. With a program for tailored for post-surgical patients as well as athletes who are trying to avoid surgery, patient’s treatment plans include a throwing regime, plyometrics, calisthenics, resistance training, and other aspects that are specific to the athlete’s injury

FOHC WORKS WITH PATIENTS OF ALL AGES. Sport Specific Therapy is a specialization of the practice, including Pediatric Sports Injuries and the treatment of children ages 6-18. Children are often seen with sports injuries as well as orthopedic injuries including sprains. On the other end of the spectrum, FOHC offers a Senior Fitness Program geared to helping geriatric patients maintain functionality in their daily activities.

DR. PEREDA IS A PRACTITIONER AND TEACHER. As a professor at many local schools and universities including Nova, Florida International University, and Miami-Dade College, Dr. Pereda teaches to “treat from your heart, not from your mind.”

THE FACILITY IS ONE OF A KIND. FOHC houses a full gym with state-of-the-art equipment and more than 18 staff members.

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ALL PROGRAMS ARE PERSONALIZED TO THE PATIENT. During a patient’s first visit, they are evaluated by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Special tests are performed to give an accurate confirmation of their diagnosis. The DPT will then go over the diagnosis, along with all signs and symptoms that they are experiencing. Patients are given a specific and individualized plan of care that is unique to each patient.

TREATMENT DOESN’T STOP WHEN THE PATIENT LEAVES. In addition to a treatment plan, which can often include coming in to the clinic two-to-three times per week, patients are educated on exercises, stretches, and preventative measures that can be done at home to help the recovery process. During visits, patients can expect to be treated for an average of 45-60 minutes. “As a manual therapist, every patient receives hands on care,” says Dr. Pereda

FOHC HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE. They cater to patient schedules, offering extra-long hours, FOHC is open from 6:00 am – 7:30 pm on weekdays and 6:30 am – 3:30 pm on Saturdays.

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THEY TAKE MOST INSURANCE PLANS. FOHC is one of a few clinics that accepts all major insurance plans, and most others as well. Although a prescription is required for treatment billed to insurance, FOHC does take self-pay patients as well.

FOHC has a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding physical therapy services and is dedicated to providing the best clinical care possible. It adheres to the highest ethical standards, and is committed to continuing professional development according to the latest research in our field. FOHC is located at 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite #103, Miami, Florida 33143.

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VER THE COURSE OF TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED personal training gyms, I have heard every possible excuse as to why clients cannot commit to a rigorous exercise schedule or why they have not seen the results they had hoped for. Works and home stress, kids, school all play a major role in distracting one from reaching their health and fitness goals. No matter what one’s environmental circumstances are, though, getting in the best shape of your life is always possible.

Recently, a staff member in one of my gyms decided to do his first bodybuilding competition. For those that are unaware; a bodybuilding competition requires one to diet down to near death levels of body-fat while maintaining as much muscle as possible.

Essentially, it is taking the concept “getting in the best shape of your life” to a true extreme.

When Andrea told me that he wanted to do his first competition I was excited for him but also concerned, as I knew that not only did he work full-time in my Coconut Grove gym but he was also a full time pre-med undergraduate student with a young child. Familiar with the many reasons that I had heard over and over as to why clients had struggled to reach their goals, I was admittedly worried that Andrea might be taking on more than he could handle.

Over the next four months, I watched in amazement as Andrea ate spartan pre-prepared and tupperware-packaged meals of meticulously measured chicken breast and green vegetables five times per day, while training clients from 6 am onward and studying for his classes in between breaks. Off and on he would tell me about his new son, to whom he was a great father, and always was able to come home with excitement and enthusiasm despite a long work day, minimal sleep -- and no carbohydrates.

Eventually the time passed and Andrea went to his competition, supported by the staff in both my South Miami and Coconut Grove gyms. By this point, we had all been so amazed by his fortitude, that they now followed him as his own cheering section.

The day before Andrea’s competition, he had work and an exam. He ended up placing second in the most competitive bodybuilding competition in Florida -- and one of the most competitive amateur competitions in the country.

While I understand that the average person starting an exercise program has no interest in becoming a bodybuilder, my point is to illustrate that there are truly no excuses when it comes to your fitness. It is certainly not easy, but the rewards are worth it -- whether you are standing on a bodybuilding stage, proud of your body at the beach with your kids or just having an easier time carrying your groceries to the front door. No excuses.

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Simon Malls and Refinery29 transformed Dadeland Mall into a summer festival experience on July 11, with a shoppable “Style Stage” curated by Refinery29 editors featuring select items from local boutiques and popular national retail brands and a “Beauty Stage” that included a pop-up beauty bar and temporary tattoo parlor. Attendees also got the opportunity to personalize custom band-inspired tees at the “DIY Stage”, as well as experience musical performances by popular artists Twin Shadow, DJ Michelle Leshem and DJ Timo Weiland.

BARK AT THE PARK Hundred of families joined the Humane Society of Greater Miami at Marlins Park for their annual “Bark at the Park” and “Adopt-O-Mania” events on June 13. 140 pets were adopted into loving forever families prior to the start of the Marlins/Rockies game, with an additional 400 doggie tickets sold to benefit the cause. “We are very grateful to the Miami Marlins and all the wonderful families who came out with their dogs to support animals in need,” said Laurie Hoffman, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami. “ We were super appreciative to receive a generous donation of $2,000 from the Miami Marlins right before the game started, in addition to more than $4,000 received from the doggie tickets sold.”

ALPER JCC MEN’S TEAM WINS FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP The Alper JCC 40+ 4.0 Men’s Team scored a monumental victory at USTA League’s 2015 Sectional Championships on July 12. The team’s most recent match preceding the victory took place at Daytona Beach against Broward County. It was a hard-fought battle with four third-set tie-breakers, and the deciding match (number one singles) lasted slightly over three hours in the searing summer heat. At the end, the JCC’s team triumphed with a score of 3-2. “I have believed in you all, all season and at sections, and you have constantly rewarded me for my faith in you. You are truly champions,” wrote Glen Thomas, the team’s captain, in an email to the rest of the team. The team will soon prepare for USTA League’s 2015 National Championships.

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