Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers - December 2016 Read the December 2016 edition of Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers. Annual Concert Returns to Alva The fifth annual Music Under the Oaks concert, presented by the House of Prayer Retreat Center, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., December 4. Read More » Holistic Holiday Party at Infinite Stones Infinite Stones will host a free Holistic Holiday Party from 1 to 5 p.m., December 4, in Fort Myers. Read More » Special Offer for New Clients at YOLLO Wellness YOLLO Wellness, in Fort Myers, is providing free, one-hour, whole-body immersion into a uniform electromagnetic field therapy sessions for new clients this month. Read More » Holiday Gift Card Offer at MassageLuXe MassageLuXe FaceLuXe Spa, in Bonita Springs, is offering the gift of relaxation this holiday season with their December special. Read More » More Help for Less Money at Raw Hair Organics Julie Capell and Terri Potts have joined the staff at Raw Hair Organics, in Naples. Read More » NAPC Welcomes Four New Publishers Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed four new publishers to a November training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. Read More » Adrenal Fatigue and Hormonal Health Local health practitioners have turned to functional medicine and practicing whole systems health care that takes into consideration the interconnectedness of all the body’s organs and systems, as well as how diet, supplementation, sleep, stress and exercise affect them. Read More » EWG’s Dirty Dozen Hormone-Altering Chemicals Avoid these hormone-altering chemicals for a healthier body, environment and life. Read More » Letter from Publisher: What the World Needs Now We crave the feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves; to feel safely supported and loved. Read More » Qualities and Skills to Look for in a Fitness Trainer As the field of fitness expands, so does the challenge of finding the right personal trainer. Read More » DNA Activation to Achieve Higher Consciousness Rae Chandran will travel from his home in Tokyo, Japan, to Unity Church of Bonita Springs to present a DNA Activation & Sound Healing workshop on January 14 and 15. Read More » EnviroKlenz Makes Safe Personal Protection Products More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies at an estimated annual cost of $7.9 billion to the U.S. healthcare system and businesses. Read More » Four-Legged Fun and Exercise Naples Dog Center & Salon provides healthy choices in nutrition, as well as working with clients on an individual pet’s behavioral issues. Read More » Berman Physical Therapy: Helping People Make Better Healthcare Choices Although the majority of the individuals that Berman treats seek him out for lower back pain, others want relief from neck or shoulder pain or knee or elbow pain, as well as relief from issues such as plantar fasciitis. Read More » Taking the Pulse of the Nervous System Daily stress or strain can cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system, resulting in restrictions that create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system. Read More » Technology that Turns the Palm of the Hand into Portal to Pain Relief Infusing heat into the circulatory system can reduce blood thickness (viscosity) and increase microvascular circulation, facilitating more efficient blood flow. Read More » Trigger Point Therapy Brings Long-Term Pain Relief A trigger point in the body is a tender spot or muscle knot that can affect any muscle group. Read More » Naples Art District Launches Series of Events The Naples Art District will present an Art Alive gallery tour of more than 36 professional artists showcasing and demonstrating their talents from 5 to 8 p.m., December 7. Read More » Mindful Eating Event and Training Program in Bonita Springs Patti Badiner, a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training instructor and mindful eating coach, will conduct two Tis the Season to be Mindful… Not Mindless! presentations Dec. 1 and 8. Read More » Wellbridges Hosts Open House and Food Drive The Wellbridges Health Center, in Bonita Springs, will collect gluten-, GMO- and dairy-free foods during its Healthy Holiday Food Drive from December 2 through 9. Read More » Sugar in the City Opens in Naples Sugar in the City, a new skin and beauty loft, has opened at 1063 5th Avenue North, in Naples, providing organic, natural and holistic body sugaring treatments for smooth and healthy skin. Read More » New Name and Location for Root Causes Integrated Skin Care has changed its name to Root Causes: Holistic Health and Medicine and relocated to 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 84, in Fort Myers. Read More » Beyond Motion Offers Pilates Teacher Training Beyond Motion’s Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program will begin next month with the full Pilates Mat Series. Read More » AHA! Adds Yoga Styles and Teachers AHA! A Holistic Approach Center for Health and Harmony, in Fort Myers, is offering new yoga classes and has added two new teachers; Alyssa Centofanti and Ellen Duff. Read More » Montessori Preschool Coming to Naples Next Fall The Garden School of Naples, a new Montessori preschool, will open in the fall of 2017 at 6051 Bayshore Drive, across from the Naples Botanical Garden. Read More » American Classics at Unity of Fort Myers Notable songs written by such legendary composers as George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and many others will fill the air during the Great American Songbook concert at 7 p.m., December 7, at Unity of Fort Myers. Read More » In-Print