Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers - January 2017 Read the January 2017 edition of Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers. Sayer Ji Launches Resource for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sayer Ji, founder and director of GreenMedInfo.com, launched an upgrade to the resource for complementary and alternative medicine information last month. Read More » Bell Products Now Sporting New Helpful Packaging Bell Lifestyle Products Inc. is rolling out new, color-coded packaging for their dietary supplements lines. Read More » Inaugural SWFL Veg Fest in Downtown Fort Myers The first SWFL Veg Fest, a free event that highlights the health, animal welfare and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 29. Read More » Pelletiere Family Chiropractic Hosts Open House at New Location Pelletiere Family Chiropractic will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 21, to celebrate its new location in Bonita Springs. Read More » New Stem Cell Treatment in Miami The Center for Regenerative Medicine is offering a new, cutting-edge treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as stroke patients. Read More » Storytelling Event Comes to Alliance for the Arts Storytellers of the Round Table, a local group, will host Story Slam: An Evening of Storytelling, from 7 to 9 p.m., January 25, at the Alliance for the Arts, in Fort Myers. Read More » Blue Zones Project Promotes Health and the Built Environment The built environment, shaped by law and governmental decisions, significantly affects everyone’s health. Read More » Be Kind to Your Body and Your Hair with Organic Hair Color The National Cancer Institute estimates that one-third of women over age 18 and approximately 10 percent of men over age 40 use some type of hair dye. Read More » Spot Cleaning Rugs the Right Way Holidays present lots of opportunities for hosting parties and celebrating fun times with family and friends, but how do you take care of the rug when the festivities have gotten out of hand? Read More » Color Your Life Happy with Feng Shui Learn about feng shui and other related topcs beginning January 15 at free, public Sunday talks from 7 to 8 p.m. at Open Mind Zen Center, 1250 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 205, in Naples. Read More » Hair Removal for Sensitive Skin The all-natural, eco-friendly, biodegradable and water-soluble sugaring paste is safe for sensitive skin types because it can be rinsed away. Read More » Environmentally Speaking: Stop the Sabal Trail Pipeline Environmentally Speaking is intended to alert, inform and educate residents of Collier and Lee counties about threats to our unique and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystem. 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, promoting efficient blood flow through skeletal muscles. Read More » Intravenous Vitamin Nutritional Therapy Bypasses Digestion Intravenous vitamin nutritional therapy is a method of delivering a safe and healthy dose of natural vitamins and minerals directly into the circulatory system. Read More » Lotus Blossom Clinic Practices Integrated Oriental Medicine For 20 years, David, doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture physician, has been treating patients and focusing on chronic pain, anxiety and stress with Deborah, who is a reiki master. Read More » Surprise the Palate with Delicious Gluten-Free Dishes Gluten-Free cooking can be surprisingly simple and delicious ; learn to live the good life with chef Laurie Richardone ! Read More » Looking for Evidence of Eternity: An interview with Mark Anthony On February 10 at 7 p.m., Anthony will connect random audience members with loved ones in spirit at Unity of Naples. Read More » Orchidia Spa is a Dream that Came True While earning her medical and surgery degree, Dr. Caroline Young Ortiz was already dreaming of opening a medical spa to help people look and feel good about themselves. Read More » Letter from Publisher What’s your dream for getting unstuck in the new year? I encourage you to color outside the lines in new ways. You’ll find great resources in this issue for taking small and bold steps for recreating yourself in 2017. Read More » National Speaker Addresses Healing a Divided Nation Maryl Walters will present her free inspirational and practical lecture, After an Election: Healing and Unifying Power of Divine Love, at 2 p.m. on January 15. Read More » Licensed Massage Therapist Teresa Kennedy Joins Therapy on the Gulf Licensed Massage Therapist Teresa Kennedy joined Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, last month, working on weekends and some evenings. She also... Read More » The US Cryotherapy Wellness Center in Naples Celebrates one-year anniversary The US Cryotherapy Wellness Center, in Naples, celebrated its one-year anniversary as the first locally owned and operated location in Novem... Read More » Gluten-Free Cooking Classes at The Good Life Laurie Richardone, founder of LR Kitchen, will present A Taste for All Seasons cooking classes at 6 p.m., January 13, 18 and 27, at The Good Life, in Naples. Read More » Unity of Naples to Screen 12 Powers Movie Unity of Naples will show the 12 Powers movie at 7 p.m., January 20. Charles Fillmore’s spiritual classic The Twelve Powers of Man comes to life in this exciting documentary directed by New York Times bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker James Twyman. Read More » Assuage Spa Luxury Offers Specials on Ultherapy Assuage Spa Luxury, in Naples and Fort Myers, is offering reduced prices for ultherapy treatments, a non-invasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production and lift skin on the neck, under the chin and on eyebrows. Read More » Self-Discovery Workshops and Sessions with Chandran Rae Chandran will provide private, one-hour channeling sessions from January 11 to 13 in Naples and lead three other events, including a free introductory lecture to DNA Activation workshops from Jan. 11-15. Read More » Hoch Launches Third Year with Special Offer To kick off her third year of practicing locally, Dr. Christine Hoch, of Fort Myers Chiropractic Studio, is offering a $50 discount to all new patients that mention Natural Awakenings. Read More » Skinny Pantry hosts Award-Winning Author for Weight-Loss Course MK Mueller, author of the award-winning Eight to Your Ideal Weight book, will lead a four-week course on how to get off sugar, lose weight and feel and look younger, beginning Jan. 5. Read More » Special Offer at Awakening Through Synergy Awakening Through Synergy, in North Naples, is offering therapeutic and Thai massages, as well as yoga therapy sessions, at the discounted rate of $65 for one hour and $90 for 90 minutes for new clients through February 14. Read More » Classes and Movie Screening at Wellbridges Health Center Wellbridges Health Center, in Bonita Springs, is conducting Cleaning Up the Holidays and Starting the New Year Healthy, a series of classes held in four weekly sessions beginning Jan. 17 and 21. Read More » Grand Reopening and New Name and Location for Local Spa After serving clients for 10 years as Trim and Tone Spa, the business has changed its name to Trim & Tone Med Spa and moved, with a celebratory Grand Reopening event taking place on Jan. 25. Read More » Crown of Eternity to Perform at Happehatchee CenterCrown of Eternity to Perform at Happehatchee Center As part of their national tour, Crown of Eternity will perform a Sound Journey from 6 to 8 p.m., January 28, in the Peace Pavilion at the Happehatchee Center. Read More » Learn Benefits of Turmeric at Tasting Party A Benefits of Turmeric & Tasting Party will be held at 11 a.m., January 16, at YOLLO Wellness, in Fort Myers. Read More » Ultrasound Scans Added at Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging, in Bonita Springs, has added breast ultrasound to the thermography services it provides. Read More » Raw Hair Organics Hosts Salon Celebration Raw Hair Organics will host a Salon Celebration: Health and Beauty Extravaganza from 3 to 6 p.m., January 22, at its Naples location. Read More » Journey Beyond Words Class Offered in Fort Myers Christine Bronson will begin leading Journey Beyond Words, 90-minute companion study classes to the Course in Miracles book starting at 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10. Read More » Monarch Wellness Opens Satellite Office in Naples The integrative team of Monarch Wellness has opened a second location in Naples to better serve the entire Collier County community. Read More » New Weight-Loss Program at AHA! in Fort Myers Dorothy Rodwell is now providing the virtual gastric band (VGB), a simple weight-loss program pioneered in the UK by renowned hypnotherapist Sheila Granger. Read More » Zephyrhills Doctor Offers Tips on Reversing Macular Degeneration Dr. Edward Kondrot is presenting three events focused on helping to reverse macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, starting Jan. 17. Read More » In-Print