Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers - January 2018 Read the January 2018 edition of Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers. Shedding Holiday Pounds Southwest Floridians are finding that dancing can play a serious role in weight loss. Read More » Barre Fusion Offers Free Pilates Demo Class and Discounts The Barre Fusion Pilates Studio, in Naples, is kicking off the New Year with a free Pilates Power Reformer demonstration class from noon to 1 p.m., January 9. Read More » Di Palma Opens Dental Practice in Naples Specializing in providing discount braces for adults, Dr. Dennis Di Palma is offering a free initial consultation for new clients. Read More » 12 Powers of Soul Lessons at Unity of Fort Myers Reverend Clive deLaporte, the new minister and spiritual leader at Unity of Fort Myers, will begin a series of lessons this month on The 12 Powers of the Soul. Read More » Hohle to Speak on Improving Time Management Dave Hohle, a Christian Science practitioner, teacher and international speaker from Chicago, will present Time is Not a Factor in Your Life, a free talk about gaining freedom from the limitations of time concerns. Read More » Hypnosis Counseling Center Opens in Fort Myers The Hypnosis Counseling Center is open at 10453 Washingtonia Palm Way, in Fort Myers. Read More » Three-in-One Open House Event Purely You Spa, Food and Thought, and the Life Strength Health Center are combining to present a free New Year, New You Organic Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 18. Read More » Cancer and Nutrition Class Series in Bonita Dee Harris, owner of D-Signed Nutrition, will present Introduction to Cancer Care and Prevention with Nutrition, Lifestyle and other Modalities beginning Jan. 24. Read More » Grand Opening of Paradise Wellness and Event Center The Paradise Wellness and Event Center, in Bonita Springs, will hold a Grand Opening event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 6. Read More » Fisher to Host Two Group Programs Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist Ann M. Fisher, in Naples, will host two, six-week group programs to help participants be their best selves and improve their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Read More » Letter from Publisher I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone in this new year to make the most of the opportunities presented here and elsewhere; try something that stretches and expands you, and then keep going. Read More » Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. Read More » Exploring Personal Creativity Through Art Individuals that are searching for ideas about how to start fresh in the New Year might benefit from considering the possibility of exploring personal creativity. Read More » Plant-Based VegFest Expands Presenters APlantBasedDiet.org will present the 2018 SWFL VegFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 28, at Riverside Park, in historic downtown Bonita Springs. Read More » Nutraceuticals: Southwest Florida Healthcare Professionals Weigh In Healthcare professionals that practice a functional medicine lifestyle approach prefer to recommend nutraceuticals and medical foods as part of a patient’s “big picture” plan. Read More » Workforce Wellness for Stress Management Wellness programs are returning approximately three dollars in health care savings and about the same in costs associated with absenteeism for every dollar invested. Read More » The Salt Therapy Grotto The Salt Therapy Grotto, in Naples offers adults and children the opportunity to benefit from wellness services such as natural, non-invasive salt therapy, a far-infrared sauna and red light therapy. Read More » Walking Moais Build Community as Well as Health: This Blue Zones Project Organizes Group Walks with the Added Benefit of Exposure to Nature Individuals that walk together in a group receive added benefits such as accountability, motivation, safety, socialization and support, which help them to stick to health and fitness goals. Read More » Mark Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer On February 9 at 7 p.m., Mark Anthony, psychic lawyer (The Psychic Explorer), will connect random audience members with loved ones in spirit at Unity of Naples. Read More » Microcurrent Point Stimulation MPS Therapy applies concentrated DC micro-stimulation to produce an acupuncture-like response that promotes healing. Read More » Yoga Therapist Susan Pataky joins AHA! Certified Yoga Therapist Susan Pataky has joined AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, in Fort Myers, as a teacher and manager of yoga. She bring... Read More » Dr. Victor Marcial-Vega joins Hughes Center for Functional Medicine Dr. Victor Marcial-Vega has joined The Hughes Center for Functional Medicine, formerly the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples. Board-certif... Read More » Genelle Grant Helps Change Lives Genelle Grant, president of the board of directors of the Happehatchee Center, in Estero, was part of an all-volunteer Guatemalan Rural Adul... Read More » Revitalize Energy Levels at All Things Spleen Class Participants can learn about “all things spleen” in a fun jin shin jyutsu self-help class led by instructor and practitioner Michelle Giambra, licensed massage therapist and owner of Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, in Sarasota, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 27, in Naples. Read More » ReWired App Promotes Healthy Ways The free ReWired app can help users relax, meditate and quit smoking, along with many other benefits. Available for download at the Apple App Store. Read More » Tasty Event to Support Project HELP Enjoy chocolate treats generously donated by local restaurants, bakeries, hotels, chefs and caterers, plus hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine and more, while supporting Project HELP. Read More » Mindfulness Foundations Course in Bonita Springs Angela Tarquini-Sanders, founder of Mindful Mindz, LLC, will present her popular Mindfulness Foundations course in four sessions. Read More » Larsen Provides Health Consultations Hilde Larsen, CEO and founder of Inspired By Hilde, and the author of From Hell to Inspired, No More Bullshit and Know the Truth and Get Healthy, is offering health consultations via Skype, along with online and other programs. Read More » Monarch Wellness Opens Second Location With the opening of a new facility at 1250 Tamiami Trail, Suite 206, in Naples, Monarch Wellness now has two locations to serve our area. Read More » Simply Divine Offers Special Discount Eileen Patat, owner of the recently opened Simply Divine skin and wellness center, is offering a 30 percent savings on all treatments and products this month. Read More » Healing Circle Event at Food and Thought International healer Bart Smyth will be leading a Healing Circle from 6 to 8 p.m., January 18, at Food and Thought’s Thoughtful Threads dining area, in Naples. Read More » Open House at Wellbridges Health Center Wellbridges Health Center, in Bonita Springs, will host an Open House from 5 to 8 p.m., January 12. Read More » In-Print