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3rd Generation Acupuncturist in Palm Bay
Dr. Hsiu S. Chin is a third generation acupuncture doctor who came to the U.S. in 1987 with the dream of bringing classical Chinese medicine to the American people. She began her medical training at a young age when her father gave her lessons after school and during the holidays. What Dr. Chen remembers most is that after World War II her father gave prescriptions and treatments to people without charge. Under his tutelage the young Dr. Chen was exposed to a large variety of "prescriptions and herbals." At home is where she obtained her love for medicine and decided to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandmother. Dr. Chen’s recent development, Emily Herbal Formula, focuses on kidney disease related issues. By combining east and west Dr. Chen is able to assist patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Hsiu S. Chen, Acupuncturist O.M.D of Golden Needle Doctor, Inc. is located at 207 Eldron Blvd S.E. in Palm Bay. For more information call 321-951-3764 or visit www.goldenneedledoctor.com.
Spiritual Holistic Expo in Vero Beach
Discover infinite possibilities at the Spiritual Holistic Expo on Saturday, January 13th and Sunday January 14th in Vero Beach. Enjoy healing techniques, Huna & Reiki energy treatments, reflexology, crystals, herbs, astrology, aura photography, spiritual readers, aromatherapy and more. The Expo will also be featuring the talents of singer songwriter, Shawn Galloway of Asheville, NC. He will perform on Saturday and also have his CDs and artwork available.
Meet creative fantasy author Debra Killen from Chapel Hill, NC. In her series called "The Myrridian Cycle" it is often the unexpected which begins to unfold in this five part series. Her second book of the series, "The Unlikely Duke" is about magic, power life, death and above all, people.
Plus, Herbalist Eden Heirtzler of Cedar of Eden will be on hand providing the non-invasive Ion Detoxifying foot bath. This method is an efficient and painless way to remove toxins from your body while balancing the bodies Ph system.
The expo will be held at the Vero Beach Woman's Club, 1534 21st Street in Vero Beach. For more information call 772-564-9649 or visit www.gabrielsgates.com.
Healthy Living Catalog Featured in March
Healthy Living Expos is excited to announce the new Healthy Living Catalog. This handy collection of products and services essential to a naturally healthy life will be featured in the March edition of Natural Awakenings. This supplement will offer a preview of what you’ll find at the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, March 10th at the Florida Tech Clemente Center in Melbourne. In addition, the catalog will as serve as a handy reference year round. If you have a healthy product or service you’ll want to be included in this special reference.
To be included in the Healthy Living Catalog supplement call 321-684-9026 for details. Deadline is February 1st.
Relationship Fitness Programs Offered
IntimacyRetreats.com offers vacation/workshops that teach couples how to enhance and celebrate the love in their relationships. Participants learn to consciously create a deeper and more passionate connection in body, heart and soul. This winter’s calendar includes romantic getaway weekends in Siesta Key (Sarasota), FL (Jan. 12-14, Feb. 16-18, Mar. 2-4) and a full week in Tulum, Mexico, Jan. 27-Feb. 3. "We learned to bring intimacy to us rather than waiting for it to happen on its own," reports one couple.
All events are facilitated by Richard and Diana Daffner, C.S., M.A., developers of Tantra Tai Chi and authors of "Lessons in Intimacy…The Lover’s Touch."
For details or a free brochure, call 941 349-6804 (1-877-282-4244) or visit www.IntimacyRetreats.com.
World Renowned Kirtan Singer Gives Concert and Workshop
Fans of devotional chanting will be excited to know that Bhagavan Das is returning to The Kashi School of Yoga for a concert and workshop. Known around the world and to his many students in Florida for his ecstatic, devotional singing, he is a master of Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound.
This year’s program includes a concert on Friday, January 19th at 8pm. This concert will celebrate the sacred in our own lives through chanting and sound. Cost: $10. On Saturday, January 20th from 12:30pm-3:30pm enjoy the workshop on sound. It will bring participants into the vibratory aspects of existence and will impart powerful tools for self-discovery. Cost: $45. Guests are welcome to attend vegetarian dinner and meditation with world-renowned teacher Ma Jaya at 6pm. And on Sunday, January 21st from 10am-Noon will be a free two-hour Power Yoga workshop with Leela Padma. Bhagavan Das will chant during this yoga session.
All Bhagavan Das events will take place at The Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd. in Sebastian. For more information call 772-589-1403 or visit www.kashi.org.
Master Cleanse Expert presents Free Seminar
"Lose Weight, Have More Energy & Be Happier in 10 Days" with Peter Glickman will be presented Sunday, January 21st at 2pm at the Cocoa Beach Library. This presentation explains how to naturally cleanse the body of toxins and become healthier by eating more raw food. Mr. Glickman moderates the largest Master Cleanse bulletin board on the internet at www.TheMasterCleanse.com and has coached more than 1000 people.
"The Master Cleanse is an amazingly simple, natural way to lose weight, gain energy and be happier," explains Suzanne Elliot, personal trainer. Also known as "The Lemonade Diet", it has been popular for 30 years. "Hundreds of thousands of people do this cleanse each year to lose weight, have more energy and feel happier," says Suzanne.
This program is free to the public and is sponsored by Suzanne Elliott, Director of Fun Innovative Training. Cocoa Beach Library is located at 550 N. Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach. For more information, call Suzanne Elliott at 321- 960-1533.
"Being Ageless" Omega Conference
Omega Institute’s latest weekend conference, based on the theme of living well at any age, will take place on January 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale. "Being Ageless: A Conference on lifelong health, vitality and meaning will offer practical and inspiring guidance on how to live well, live long, and live with meaning and purpose.
According to Omega’s array of experts, agelessness means several things – being open to change, an attitude of curiosity and a passion for health and vitality at every stage of life. Recognizing that as we change, something deep within remains the same, Omega’s renowned authorities will weave their wisdom and expertise in inspirational keynote lectures, experiential workshops and special events at the conference.
Among the plethora of speakers and workshops are Couplehood as a Spiritual Path with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Divine Intuition: Your Guide to Creating a Life You Love with Lynn Robinson, Turning on Your Inner Light: Receiving a Spiritual Facelift with Debbie Ford and Heaven & Earth: Making the Psychic Connection with James Van Praagh. Closing comments on Celebrating the Human Spirit will be delivered by Maya Angelou
The Omega conference will take place at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale. For information visit the conference site at Omega.org/omega/conferences. To register, call 800-944-1001.
Smile Design Center Announces Updated Site
Smile Design Center is pleased to announce that www.smiledesigncenter.us, has been completely updated and is now available to the public. Dr. Edwards together with his staff, made the executive decision that an informed patient is the best patient. On the new website, pages of information are available. Do you want to know more about xylitol, laser dentistry, diagnodent, low radiation x-rays, or all ceramic mercury free restorations? Have you been confused by the difference between a crown and an onlay? Would you like to see some smile makeovers? It’s all there on the website.
Smile Design Center will be offering a video blog in the very near future where you can watch and listen to Dr Edwards as he explains the innovations in dentistry available at his practice with an opportunity for you to interact.
For more information visit www.smiledesigncenter.us.
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging for Breast Disease Detection
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a 15 minute, non-invasive physiology test that offers the opportunity of earlier detection of breast disease than is possible through breast self examination, doctor examination or mammography. It is a valuable procedure for alerting your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage breast disease. "It takes years for a tumor to grow therefore the earliest possible indication of abnormality is needed to allow for the earliest possible treatment and intervention," explains Sylvie Morin, owner of Health For Life. "DITI, which is FDA approved, is a painless procedure that has no radiation and no contact with the body. All women can benefit from DITI breast screening."
For more information call 321-768-2600. Health For Life is located at 2202 S. Babcock, Suite 103 in Melbourne.
Ayurveda Comes to Melbourne
Amba Greene, certified Ayurvedic consultant, is pleased to announce her association with "A Better Way to Health." She is now accepting new clients.
Ayurveda originated in India over 5,000 years ago and is considered to be the oldest healing system. "As Americans increasingly recognize the need for holistic approaches to health care and for lifestyles that create vitality and improve the quality of life, the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda is emerging as one of the most practical solutions .And it has an amazing and long established track record," says Amba. "I work with each person as a unique individual and design programs using proven Ayurvedic principles. Life presents us with many challenges and opportunities, some of which we have no control over. But for many things, like diet and lifestyle choices, we do have the power to decide. I will provide you with guidelines for making the appropriate choices to strengthen your body, mind, health and well-being."
Amba has been trained by the top doctors teaching and practicing in America today: Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Dr. John Douillard, Dr. Jay Apte, Dr. Sunil Joshi and others.
Amba and "A Better Way to Health" are located in Oakwood Square Business Center at 1954 Dairy Road, West Melbourne. For more information call 321-956-7777 or email pranahealth@earthlink.net.
Karate Academy Hosts Kobudo Seminar
Okinawan Karate Academy(OKA) will host a Kobudo (Weapons) Seminar with Sensei Dometrich. Okinawan kobudo instructor Sensei Devorah Yoshiko Dometrich is the 8th Dan and head of the United States Ryu-Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shin Ko Kai, an organization devoted to the preservation and teaching of the old weapons of Okinawa. The weapons seminar is on Friday, January 19th from 5-6:30pm at the Okinawan Karate Academy in downtown Eau Gallie.
"It is a great honor to have Sensei Dometrich visit our dojo and we'd like to extend an invitation to all interested karate students to attend," says Bill Quinn, owner and instructor of OKA. "The seminar will be geared for younger students and beginning adults so this is a rare opportunity to train with one of the premier instructors of Okinawan weapons in the country."
Advanced registration is encouraged-please contact Bill Quinn at 321-863-2736 or visit the dojo at 1405 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie.
7th Annual Expo of Heart in Ft. Lauderdale
Find physical, financial, emotional and spiritual health at the 7th Annual Expo of Heart on Sunday, January 21st at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft Lauderdale. This health and wellness event features over 125 exhibitors, presentations every hour from 9am-6pm.
Enjoy healthy, delicious treats, a complimentary massage, live music, and a multi-media art show. Pre-show keynote presentations include internationally known speakers Les Brown and Kandee G. This dynamic duo will show how to "Live Life like You Mean It!" Then Mike Dooley will show how to "Leverage the Universe and Engage the Magic." Both presentations are Saturday evening, January 20th at the Broward County Convention Center.
Register for the Expo of Heart and the keynote speakers at www.ExpoOfHeart.com or call 954-655-8621 for more information. For directions call 954-765-5900.
Daly Chiropractic and Wellness Center Relocates
Daly Chiropractic and Wellness Center is happy to announce their new location. The beautiful newly-remodeled 3200 square foot facility is located at 2708 Garden Street in Titusville, which is only a stones throw from their current location. "The new building is designed to maximize patient care in a warm and healing atmosphere," explains Dr. David Daly. The new location boasts some unique features such as eco-friendly landscaping, an indoor waterfall in the front lobby, and expanded parking.
Daly Chiropractic and Wellness Center offers full chiropractic services as well as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, nutritional cleansing, and endermologie (a relaxing vacuum massage therapy utilized for smoothing cellulite). A new DRX Spinal Decompression unit is planned to be installed in the near future.
For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact Daly Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Inc., 2708 Garden Street, Titusville or call 321-267-4324.
Crystal Workshop in Vero Beach
Are you ready to experience a whole new level of working with crystals, minerals, and vibrational medicine? The Inspired Heart is sponsoring "Becoming the Human Crystal: Explorations in Crystal Resonance" Workshop on January 13th and 14th , from 9am-5pm each day in Vero Beach.
In this workshop participants will learn how and why crystals and stones work as healing and spiritual growth tools, with information from both scientific and spiritual approaches. Also included is understanding the purpose of crystals; choosing, clearing, and awakenings crystals and stones; using crystals to connect with your personal healing and spiritual guides; and much more.
The workshop is presented by Naisha Ahsian, a shaman, teacher, healer and the author of The Crystal Ally Cards: The Crystal Path to Self -Knowledge and co-author of The Book of Stones. She is the developer of the Crystal Resonance Therapy™ and Primus Activation Healing™ techniques and Director of the Crystalis Institute for Personal & Planetary Transformation in America.
Workshop tuition is $295. Limited registration so sign up early. Private consultations available on January 15th-16th. The Inspired Heart is located at 2235 14th Avenue, downtown Vero Beach. Call 772-569-2877 for more information or visit www.theinspiredheart.com.
World’s First Healthy Coffee, Tea and Mocha Available
Justin Clark is excited to share the "World’s First Healthy Coffee." As a healthy lifestyle enthusiast Justin eats only natural and organic foods, exercises regularly, has two black belts in martial arts but he still couldn’t quit lining up each morning for his fancy coffee drinks. "Then I was introduced to the World’s First Healthy Coffee. I actually stopped drinking regular coffee immediately and was shocked that I had no caffeine withdrawal at all," explains Justin.
"This great tasting healthy coffee is non-acidic and delivers the boost that you need naturally without the jitters of high-caffeine coffee. It has been infused with Reishi which has vitamins, minerals, over 150 different antioxidants and 200 health promoting active elements," says Justin. "Reishi helps to provide more energy and vigor, less fatigue and increased brain power; rejuvenate you and make you feel young and alert; strengthen the organs for waste elimination and detoxification; strengthen the body's immune system; and promotes a good night's sleep."
For more information or to order go to www.HealthyJavaBreak.com or call toll-free 866-589-0861. Tea, mocha and hot chocolate also available.
Yoga Day USA Celebration at Kashi
The Kashi School of Yoga will be celebrating Yoga Day USA, an event sponsored by the Yoga Alliance, the national governing body of yoga with similar events happening around the country. The event will take place on Saturday, January 27th from l0-4pm at the Kashi School of Yoga located at lll55 Roseland Road in Sebastian.
Festivities are without charge. They include continuous 15-minute yoga classes in an array of yoga styles such as Kali Natha, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Ashtanga, Sivananda, Kundalini and yoga for seniors. Attendees may also receive chair and foot massage, reiki healing, tarot readings, a gift basket raffle, henna tattoos, a chance to browse the gift store and tours of the sacred grounds and temples of Kashi Ashram. The first l00 attendees will receive a gift packet stocked with product samples and discounts coupons and all will be given free yoga class vouchers. Refreshments will be catered by Wild Oats.
For more information call 772-589-1403 or visit www.kashi.org.
New Yoga Classes Offered in Palm Bay
Dong-yi Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine of Palm Bay is now offering both gentle and chair yoga beginning January 8th. These classes are designed for both individuals with or without unique physical challenges. Participating in these yoga classes can strengthen the body and focus the mind. Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7pm. Chair yoga will be held Tuesdays from 9-10am. Individual classes may also be arranged.
For more information call 321-722-5749.
Yoga Center Offers Posture Training
The Yoga Center, a serenely wooded setting in Melbourne, is offering 6-week Posture Training Programs. These programs are designed to learn yoga postures, proper alignment, breathing techniques, as well as the benefits, preparation and contraindications for each posture.
Level One helps the student to learn the basic postures at a slow pace, to gain flexibility, and to begin to build core strength. This is for the student brand new to yoga, or one who wishes to fine tune their practice. The Level Two program helps to learn the deeper postures and breath techniques, to develop balance, strength and variations on the postures with longer holds. Level Three helps to learn the full flow of more advanced postures building endurance within a vigorous practice which becomes a cardio workout.
All teachers are certified. Workshop size is limited. For more information or to register call the Yoga Center at 321-728-0300 or visit www.YogaCenterMelbourne.com.
Celebrate World Hypnosis Day on January 4th
Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions and just on the heels of those indulgent holiday parties; local, professionally Certified Hypnotists are participating in World Hypnosis Day. "Introduction to Hypnosis" will be presented on January 3rd at 7 pm at the Cocoa Library. Then on January 4th at 2:10pm you can tune into www.tropicwaveradio.net for a free, world-wide mass hypnosis session to assist you in reducing holiday stress.
Hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation and heightened awareness, which is similar to daydreaming or meditation. In this relaxed state, the mind is better able to receive suggestions and directions for changes in behavior or thought patterns, allowing the client to reach their desired goals. Countless thousands have used hypnosis to stop smoking, lose weight, relieve stress, sleep better, lose unproductive fears, boost confidence levels, and become a better salesperson and more.
To learn more about World Hypnosis Day or how hypnosis could help you contact a local Certified Hypnotist, or call the local Professional Hypnosis Association, 321-432-7267, for a qualified referral.
