Dr. Sears to Lecture on Brain Health in Estero

Dr. Bill Sears, author of more than 30 bestselling books and articles on many healthy living topics, will present Brain Health for All Ages, an interactive lecture on February 19, at Embassy Suites in Estero. Read More »

Paint at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Vino’s Picasso will conduct a painting session from 2 to 4 p.m., February 21, at one of the area’s most famous natural and historic landmarks—the massive Mysore fig at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Read More »

Sleep Wellness Presentation in Bonita Springs

Dr. Jose Colon, a Lee Physician Group sleep medicine specialist and mindfulness practitioner, will give a presentation, Sleep and Wellness, on February 10 at Integrative Mindfulness. Read More »

Letter from Publisher: The Power of Friendship

My typical days weave tasks for work with time for treasured girlfriends. Read More »

Self-Discovery Workshops and Sessions in Bonita Springs

Rae Chandran will provide private, one-hour channeling sessions on March 17, 18 and 21, and lead two workshops from on March 19 and March 20, at Unity Church of Bonita Springs. Read More »

Magic Under the Mangroves Gala Returns

The 12th annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala fundraiser for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will be held on March 3. Read More »

Family Constellations Workshop in Bonita

Tobey Burton, a pediatric occupational therapist, and Rhonda Schladand, a licensed massage therapist and life coach, will lead a Hellinger Family Constellations on February 20. Read More »

North Olga Day Celebration at 31 Produce

Celebrate North Olga Day at 31 Produce, in Alva, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 6. Read More »

Castillo to Create Portrait at Open Mind Zen Naples

Spectators can witness an original piece being created by an international artist at Art, Life and Spirituality: An Interactive Experience, with José María Castillo on February 20. Read More »

Bloemers Joins D-Signed Nutrition in Bonita

D-Signed Nutrition has added Carrie Bloemers, a registered and licensed dietitian-nutritionist, to its team in Bonita Springs. Read More »

Perlmutter and Smith to Speak in Bonita

Board-Certified Neurologist and prolific author Dr. David Perlmutter, and Jeffrey Smith, founder of The Institute for Responsible Technology, will lead a seminar, The Medical Impacts of Eating Genetically Engineered Foods March 19. Read More »

Mastery Training Weekend in Naples

Deborah Mills, of the School of Healing and Enlightenment, will conduct a two-day Mastery Training from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 5 and 6, in Naples. Read More »

Running Events Return to the Everglades

The fifth annual Everglades Ultras off-road running races are set for February 20 in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, in the Everglades. Read More »

Allow Yourself to Heal Opens in Naples

Allow Yourself to Heal, a new opportunity to receive massage and other healing modalities, has opened at 800 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 201, in Naples. Read More »

Wonder Gardens Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Two events will mark the Everglades Wonder Gardens’ celebration of its 80th anniversary in Bonita Springs, including Moonshine and Music. Read More »

Purely You Spa Hosts Healthy Lifestyle Class

Naples’ organic Purely You Spa will host a Love Yourself: Inside and Outside healthy lifestyle class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., February 29 to discuss the importance of food choices in our greater health. Read More »

Balanced Health Concierge Opens on Marco Island

Balanced Health Concierge LCC will hold a grand opening event from 6 to 8 p.m., February 10, with refreshments, activities for all ages, demonstrations and a raffle for a VIP membership. Read More »

Garage Sale Supports House of Gaia

Share the Love, a local market and community garage sale supporting the nonprofit global community House of Gaia, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, February 14, in Naples Read More »

Quatrano Leads Acupressure Session Series in Naples

Licensed Massage Therapist Alvina Quatrano, of Holistic Healing Arts, will offer Acupressure for Anyone, a free one-hour introductory talk, at 6 p.m., February 2. Read More »

Valentine’s Eve Concert Fundraiser for CREW

The CREW Land and Water Trust has chosen Valentine’s Eve, February 13, for its annual fundraising concert and silent eco-auction. Read More »

Free Nature Walks at Barefoot Beach Preserve

Visitors can enjoy free guided nature walks led by area naturalists along the boardwalk through a maritime forest and coastal strand at 9 a.m. Saturdays through the end of April. Read More »

Noted Storyteller Visits Fort Myers for First Time

Bil Lepp, a nationally renowned storyteller and five-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, will perform in Fort Myers for the first time from 7 to 9 p.m., February 25. Read More »

Chapman Provides Bowen Technique for Healing

Wanda Chapman, a massage therapist for 26 years, is providing the Bowen Technique for healing in Naples, a therapy that applies light pressure on precise parts of the body. Read More »

String Music for the Elderly and Alzheimer’s Patients

Classically trained violinist JamesSteven Farnsworth is now offering Sweet Breeze informal mini-concerts designed for those with Alzheimer's disease and individuals that are incapacitated. Read More »

Lucky’s Market Opens in Naples

Lucky’s Market natural food grocer is now open in Naples Towne Center at 3815 Tamiami Trail East. Read More »

Correction

We apologize for an error in last month’s news brief department. Read More »

Two Nutrition Presentations by Acclaimed Expert

Internationally recognized nutritional speaker Michael Greger, M.D., will deliver two free important presentations in Fort Myers on February 25. Read More »

Cupping is a Powerful Form of Chinese Massage

Cupping is a 3,000-year-old healing technique that uses small glass cups as suction devices that are placed on the skin. Read More »

Unique Healing Opportunities at the Coolest Spa in Town

Rejuvenations COOL Cryo Spa, in Naples, offers many natural options for healing. Read More »

Relief for Tongue-Tie

Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth, causing the tongue’s range of motion to be restricted by an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue and can cause a newborn many health challenges. Read More »

Lee Memorial Health Systems Offers Health by Choice, Not by Chance

Since 2010, Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, one of the largest in Florida, has been investing in the creation of a wellness culture focused on prevention. Read More »

Looking for Proof of Heaven?

A seven-day coma completely changed Dr. Eben Alexander's perspective, motivating him to write his profound work, "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife." Read More »

Mythology Inspires Successful Life Strategies

Psychologist Jean Shinoda Bolen explains the importance of character archetypes in self expression and self realization. Read More »

Who’s a Natural Awakenings Reader?: Meet Teresa Spano

Teresa Spano is a Natural Awakenings reader who is passionate about preventative medicine and pursing her goals! Read More »

Friendship, a Sweet Elixir of Life

This month, Natural Awakenings takes the work and angst out of the search by querying local individuals about where to go to comfortably interact with possible BFF candidates. Read More »

Local Yoga for Kids & Teens

Local SWFL yoga resources for kids and teens! Read More »

Citizen’s Petition to Stop Water Fluoridation in Collier County

Attend the February 23 hearing of the Collier County Board of Commissioners and learn the facts on the outcome of research reported on the toxicological effects of fluoride. Make your voice heard. Read More »

World Institute of Natural Nutrition

The World Institute of Natural Nutrition, a Fort Myers branch of the Canadian School of Nutrition, recently opened its online doors to welcome students in Southwest Florida and from all over the world. Read More »