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Tibetan Bowls Sound Therapy

June 17, 2016 by eFitFamily Guest Author

The use of sound therapy has been used for thousands of years for healing the body and overall wellness. The vibrations of Tibetan and crystal bowls can help to bring your body’s vibrational energies back to a “normal” state. This is called entrainment which shifts our brainwave state. Throughout the day and night, our brainwaves go through many changes. The “singing bowls” as they are sometimes called, emits a stable tone, which our brainwaves can then attune to. This “stabilization” is very soothing and assists in meditation and the ability for you to “downshift” into a very relaxed … [Read more...]

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Qi-Gong Benefits

June 14, 2016 by Peggy Sealfon

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** Note: Shallow depth of field

Just some of the benefits of Qigong: Loosens Muscles and Builds Power Strengthens the Organs Improves Cardio-pulmonary Function Strengthens the Nerves Improves Vascular Function Helps Prevent Injury to Joints, Ligaments and Bones Speeds Recovery Time from Injuries and Operations Builds Athletic and Martial Arts Power Eases Stress and Balances Emotions For more benefits, see this fabulous article: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-twelve-benefits-of-qigong.html … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Integrative Wellness, Mindfulness, Sound

Yoga Classes Help to Reduce Stress

June 7, 2016 by eFitFamily Guest Author

Your kids are crying, the house is a mess, and your cell phone is ringing because your boss needs a project completed today. Stress is all around us. It is important for your overall health to find a way to reduce stress in a healthy manner. We cannot eliminate stressors completely, but managing and releasing it from the body can create a more peaceful life for you. Yoga classes can help. There are countless studies on the health benefits of exercise. Not only does it increase your metabolism, trim your waistline, and tone your muscles, it also improves your mental health. Yoga is a type of … [Read more...]

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What is a Holistic Nutritionist?

June 2, 2016 by efitfamily

A Certified Holistic Nutritionist is an individual trained in healing the body with whole, non-processed, non-GMO foods. They are prepared to coach you on the best eating habits, improve your relationship with food, assist with healthier food choices, and create a customized diet for you. The foods that a Holistic Nutritionist will recommend for the wellbeing of your health are chemical-free, whole foods. These foods are well balanced in their vitamins and minerals. They are not stripped of their nutrients or refined, rather they are in their whole, natural state so your body can utilize … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Nutrition Tagged With: certified nutritionist, Florida nutritionist, healthy eating habits, healthy foods, holistic nutritionist, lose weight, Marco Island, modified diet, Monarch Wellness, naples, organic food, veganism, vegetarian, Weight Loss

Transformational Breath®

June 2, 2016 by Carrie Sopko

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"Transformational Breath® is a powerful self-healing breath work modality that integrates and heals on every level of our being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Using a FULL connected breathing pattern Transformational Breath brings awareness and life-force into the entire body, clears mental tapes, integrates suppressed feelings (imprints) stored in the subconscious, and enhances the connection to and experience of Presence. The intentions of Transformational Breath are multifaceted and begin with the facilitator’s intention to support the overall intentions of the process, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breath, Integrative Wellness

Communication and Boundaries in Intimate Relationships (Part 2 of 3)

June 1, 2016 by Mary Ann Whalen, LCSW

Last time we reviewed how intimate relationships form and how in the glow of a new relationship habits can form that inhibit the development of good boundaries and effective communication. This time we will look at how to develop good boundaries. Developing good boundaries in an intimate relationship requires being able to stand apart from ourselves and the relationship and see the big picture. We used to call this process. developing the observing ego. This means developing the part of ourselves that isn’t entangled in all of the projection and introjection that we do to protect ourselves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Couples Connection, Mental Wellness

Communication and Boundaries in Intimate Relationships (Part 1 of 3)

March 7, 2016 by Mary Ann Whalen, LCSW

We fall in love and decide that this is the one! This is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. It’s wonderful, magical and a truly wonderful time in life. As we proceed in the relationship the magic continues as we get to know each other better and share more of ourselves with the other. We find that we have much in common and over time finish each other’s sentences….know each other’s thoughts. There is often a feeling of merging with the other….we are one. As time passes the pressures of everyday life begin to impinge on the relationship and how we cope with those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Couples Connection, Mental Wellness

New Year, New Beginning…

January 1, 2016 by Kimberly Rodgers, LCSW, RPT-S

Wishing you health, happiness, and healing in 2016 (and safe celebrations tonight!)! As you bring in the New Year, we invite you to join us in reflection... 1. What do you need to release as 2015 comes to an end? (What no longer serves you?) 2. What do you intend to bring more into your life in 2016? Join Peggy Sealfon for her New Year's Intentions Workshop Saturday January 9, 2016, 9:30-11am. This is our very special January Inner Spa Day for the Mind. More details below; please call to register (239) 325-9210. (Included with Frequent Flyer Monthly Memberships!) All of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Redefining LOVE

February 14, 2015 by Kimberly Rodgers, LCSW, RPT-S

Love is in the air...and we continue to gently and lovingly confront many social stigmas, from therapy is only for "those" people with issues to Valentine's day is only for couples! :) In honor of this month of LOVE, we ask... What is your passion in life? How are you living your life in alignment with that passion? (Or how can you be in closer alignment?) Which qualities do you LOVE about yourself? Which qualities within yourself are you willing to embrace with more sensitivity and acceptance? What fears or past residue block love in your life and need to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Couples Connection, Healthy Holidays, Healthy Singles, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Healthy New Year! :)

January 6, 2015 by Kimberly Rodgers, LCSW, RPT-S

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly." ~ Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah Wishing you peace, joy, healing, love, and prosperity in the New Year! With the closure of 2014 and welcoming of 2015, we encourage you to join us in reflection as you set your intentions for the next twelve months... 1. What did you learn this past year? 2. What do you need to release? 3. What do you want to welcome in the coming year? While many obstacles work their way into the path of life, we continue to remain amazed how the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Motivation