April 2006 Newsbriefs

Shop Opens in Melbourne

Co-owners Lonnie Doza and Rebecca Bublitz are excited to announce the opening of Archangel Artifacts, Inc. The shop offers about 200 individual herbs and a wide array of healthful tasty teas. The essential oil selection features 100% pure single essential oils and numerous synergistic blends. Other natural choices include bath, beauty, hair and skin products, clays, muds, salts, local honey and more. "The atmosphere in this little shop has been described as soothing, calming, peaceful, delightful and having an abundance of positive energies," says Rebecca.

Having lived with the Apache Indians in Arizona for about a year and a half, Lonnie became an adopted member of the tribe and was taught some of their tribal crafts. His specialties are mandellas, dreamcatchers, medicine pouches and jewelry. Supplies for making your own crafts are also available, like fox tails & faces, raccoon tails, feathers, beads, jewelry fittings and leather.

Herbal and aromatherapy classes are held every Thursday evening from 6-8pm with fees as low as $15 per class. A beginner’s 12-week herbal certification course will be offered starting in April.

Holistic Health Counselor Joins Vero Beach Center

Treasure Coast Integrative Therapies welcomes Diane Kingsley, HHC. Treasure Coast Integrative Therapies, located at 1360 US Hwy. 1 in Vero Beach, incorporates massage, skin care, colon hydrotherapy, manicures/pedicures, nutritional counseling and even organic produce.

Diane Kingsley is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and owner of Holistic Health Options. She specializes in creating dietary and nutritional plans to support her client's specific goals and also offers a 6 month health program that helps to dramatically change one's whole life on a physical, mental and spiritual level. As a Holistic Health Counselor, she is a personal advocate for living an energized and passionate life.

In-home Nutrition and Exercise Services Available

Gigi Andreades is offering a unique service concept. It is a combination of having healthy organic nutritional food prepared for you and being instructed in an exercise routine tailor made to fit your needs, regardless of age. "It has been scientifically proven that a combination of nutritional food with appropriate exercise improves longevity," explains Gigi.

Starting with selected food shopping, Gigi prepares healthy, tasty meals with a Mediterranean accent right in your own home. Gigi comes from a family of restaurant owners where she learned the art of cooking at an early age. "Healthy cooking is my passion," says Gigi.

Gigi is a certified fitness specialist teaching many diversified exercises. She is currently working in many of health clubs in the Melbourne area and is known for her dedication and expertise. Her diverse specialties are designed to fit all age groups. "Here is an opportunity to energize your body and maintain a healthy diet enabling you to enjoy life’s many activities." says Gigi.

For more information call 321-777-4034.

Master Healer comes to Aquarian Dreams

Stephen Co, author of "Your Hands Can Heal You" and one of only three Master Pranic Healers in the world will be at Aquarian Dreams on Friday, April 28th at 7pm. According to Master Co, "During this presentation you will experience Tibetan Power Breathing to quadruple your energy level in less than10 minutes as well as stop negative people from draining your energy."

"All human beings are born with the incredible power to consciously, purposefully direct their life force energy, the foremost power in nature," says Master Co. This subtle knowledge has evolved in the Orient over thousands of years and has been organized into a clear-cut science by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, and is now taught in the West by his senior disciple, Master Stephen Co. "Master Co conducts miracles everyday," says Tom Park. "His mission is to teach everyone this ancient science and art called Pranic Healing."

For more information call 321-729-9495 or visit www.yourhandscanhealyou.com and view CBS News coverage online. Master Co will be holding a training seminar in Orlando on June 3-4th. to 

Watt Family Chiropractic Announces New Therapist

Dr. Bradley and Dr. Britaney Watt of Watt Family Chiropractic are happy to announce the new addition of Jennifer Allen LMT to the practice. Jennifer offers a variety of massage modalities including Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Auto Injury, and Pregnancy Massage. Jennifer Allen is a graduate of Space Coast Health Institute and has been a massage therapist for two years.

"Being a massage therapist is one of the most rewarding, exciting, and challenging careers one could undertake, and it also happens to be one that I am blessed to love. The human body never ceases to amaze me and I learn something new everyday" says Jennifer. "It's really nice to hear that you make a difference in people's lives when you are able to help somebody heal from acute and chronic pain".

Watt Family Chiropractic is located at 2330 North Wickham Rd in Melbourne. For appointments or information call Jennifer at 321-253-8511. MA42607 MM17551

Yoga Day Retreat Intensive

Explore the ancient classic rejuvenation techniques of Yoga, called Kaya Kalpa, and the science of Yoga known as Ayurveda in a one day sunrise to sunset retreat located in Melbourne on Saturday, April 8th.The one day event is guided by Roy Crissinger, an ordained Minister of Yoga, and senior disciple of Yogi Gupta, Americas greatest, longest lived Yoga teacher, serving the USA since 1954.

The retreat opens up in a serene location at a sight that overlooks the beautiful Indian River, and will begin with sunrise meditation, followed by asanas, pranayamas, raw vegetarian brunch, and lunch including yoga food concepts, preparation, and discourse. The afternoon session includes technique in deep relaxation, standing Yoga postures, reading of Yoga scriptures, ending with mantra chanting for world peace, and meditation. Experience a journey into total self-rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit.

Autism Awareness Festival at Wickham Park

Thermal Imaging Screening now available in Melbourne

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI) for breast disease now available in Melbourne. 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. DITI, which is FDA approved, is a painless procedure that has no radiation and no contact with the body.

Next DITI screening is Thursday April 20th at Health For Life, 2202 S. Babcock, Suite 103, Melbourne. Cost is $150 and appointments are limited to the first 10 women. Please call 321-768-2600 to schedule your appointment.

Introduction to Feng Shui in Vero Beach

Feng Shui (fung shway), literally meaning wind and water, is the study of how to create harmony between the energy of the earth and the human body and how to use the energy of our surroundings to nurture and support us. Kandi Phillips, certified Feng Shui practitioner, will present an Introduction to Feng Shui at The Inspired Heart in Vero Beach. This workshop held on Wednesday, April 12th from 6:30-8:30pm will discuss the three key elements of a space and how to tap into energies that will create a harmonious environment. Each participant is encouraged to bring the floor plan of their existing or future home to the class for discussion and will receive a Ba Gua, a map to apply to the home or work space.

Barbara Brennan to Lead Heart Healing Workshop

Discover a deep personal experience of the heart’s intimate relationship with body, psyche, health and well-being at "Healing the Human Heart", an Introduction to Brennan Healing Science® workshop, June 9-11 in Miami. Author, healer and educator Dr. Barbara Brennan and her faculty will lead participants in a weekend intensive that brings new light to the meaning of living from the heart.

Sessions focus on enhancing internal energy flow, healing the childhood wounds that form our limiting belief systems and helping others heal. They will show how to live from a place of conscious-centered awareness. Attendees will look at the heart’s anatomy, the body’s psych-spiritual dynamics and the physics of this vital chakra. Venue is the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel & Convention Center, 711 NW 72 Avenue in Miami, Florida.

Weighted Vests Help Special Needs Students

The Incredible Horizons classroom has just verified Vandenburg’s research on a simple way to avert the need for medication for learning disabled children. VandenBerg's research study, published initially in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (VandenBerg, N.L. (2001)) and more recently as Chapter 26 in Pediatric Issues in Occupational Therapy: A Compendium of Leading Scholarship (C. Royeen, 2004), demonstrates how the deep pressure of weighted vests can help improve focus and productivity.

In a classroom of children with special needs related to disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorder, ADD or hyperactivity, giftedness, dyslexia and hydrocephalus, the students were able to complete their entire day’s work in almost half the time.

Most children comment, "It feels good" when they put the weighted vest on. The central nervous system's sensory areas respond to deep pressure by producing a settling effect –which may be produced by increasing the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in some of the ways that medications work (VandenBerg, N.L. (2001)). Deep pressure, which activates receptors in the discriminative system, is also comforting and reassuring.

"I love solutions that actually help the brain function better for learning without the risks of medication that often have dangerous side effects. Plus our student body loves their vests" says Holly Fales MA. "The vested children are less hyperactive, more focused, better organized, less distracted, less frustrated, and read and write more efficiently."

Young children are particularly highly responsive to deep pressure, as their nervous systems are more plastic, however, even adults have demonstrated benefits from the use of deep pressure from the weighted vests.

Yoga Author Comes to Orlando

Beryl Bender Birch, the author of the best selling yoga books, Power Yoga and Beyond Power Yoga, is coming to Orlando May 19-21. "Her amazing attitude, bright spirit, and down-to-earth approach to the Astanga Yoga methodology is breath of fresh air," says Theresa Curameng. "She is more liberal than typical astanga teachers, and truly practices what she teaches. Beryl is loved world wide and you will find out why when you come to her workshop." This workshop for all who practice yoga, new and advanced yoga students will both benefit from this weekend workshop.