Shamanic Healer & Tantric Priestess Visits Melbourne

On May 19-20th the Center for Healing Arts in Melbourne will host the Tantric Shamanism — Journey to Wholeness” workshop. The well-known healer, Gary Matthews from the Cincinnati area will lead the workshop with Cynthia Amrita Rothchild, Tantra teacher and Priestess.

"We'll use movement and breath, music, guided imagery and shamanic journeying to create a non-ordinary state of mind in which we can access our souls and pieces of our souls," says Gary. "Participants in the workshop can expect to unite the inner “Shakti and Shiva” or masculine and feminine parts of themselves and feel more whole and complete."

Gary & Cynthia will facilitate sharing, and offer insights into the meaning of the experiences drawn from 20 years of healing work. "In the workshop, we all can remember our true selves," Cynthia said. "We become more whole in the world, and relationships begin to mirror our inner wholeness and harmony.”

For more information on the workshop, contact Cynthia Amrita Rothchild at 321-795-1595 or e-mail amritarothchild@earthlink.net. www.shamaniccounselor.counselor.com.

Wellness Center Opens in Vero Beach

The Wellness Center at Vero Beach is a newly open community of practitioners both trained and intuitive. They offer information, treatment, and training in Healing Arts and Sciences. They host lectures, classes, workshops, and trainings in many areas of health and wellness.

Some of the areas currently addressed include: Behavioral Modification, Bodywork, Hawai’ian Huna, Hypnotherapy, Massage, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Nutritional Counseling, Personal Training, QiGong, Reiki, and Yoga.

In addition to services currently offered at the Wellness Center at Vero Beach, they are seeking as many practitioners as they can find, in literally every conceivable area of wellness and health care. The center provides a beautiful professional location, allowing independent practitioners access to reception area, consultation and treatment rooms by-the-hour (for a minimal fee), training and support rooms. They provide a select number of products used and recommended by our practitioners.

The Wellness Center at Vero Beach is located in the Citrus Medical Plaza, 973 37th Place, directly across the street from Indian River Medical Center and the Duke University Heart Center. For more information call 772 778-9282 and visit wellnesscenterverobeach.com..

FrequenSea Available Locally

Ligia is pleased to announce that she has become a distributor of FrequenSea and enjoys sharing it with others. Ligia Calvinisti was introduced to FrequenSea by her family doctor for her son who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ligia said she was amazed at the difference she saw in a short period of time. “My son’s mood and ability to focus both improved as well as his body coordination,” explains Ligia. “I have experienced a decrease in my lower back pain, a disappearance of my sugar cravings, and an increase in my leg circulation.” Two areas where clients have reported improvement are mood and allergies.

FrequenSea is a proprietary blend of Ionic Sea Minerals, Sea Vegetables, Herbs, Aloe Vera, Astaxanthin Sea Algae, carried naturally in Cranberry and Blueberry concentrates with a twist of Lime, providing the best that land and sea have to offer.

For more information or to receive a free sample, contact Ligia at 321-733-2986 or visit www.ligia.provibrant.com.

Inner Journeys Open House

Inner Journeys, a spiritual gift shop in Melbourne, will be having an Open House on Saturday, May 12th. Included is a Psychic Fair from 11am– 5pm, Henna Tattoos, chair massages, Reiki treatments, and refreshments. “I will be giving people special discounts on merchandise of up to 30% for the day. This gives me a chance to thank my regular customers for all their support, and for new people to give my shop a try”, says Kathleen Pardy, owner of Inner Journeys. The movie “The Secret” will also be available for viewing.

Inner Journeys is located at 3134 Lake Washington Rd. in Melbourne (in Publix plaza). Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10-6 pm, Sundays 12-5pm. For more information call 321-255-3552 or visit www.innerjourneysgifts.com

Sound Healing Workshop at Kashi

The Kashi School of Yoga presents “The Healing Potential of Sound” workshop on the healing nature of sound with Pandit Mukesh Desai. Mukesh is a master of sound, an acclaimed performing artist and a teacher of Indian Classic music. “Sound has the ability to bring us into a state of calmness and deeply rejuvenate us on a physical level,” explains Mukesh. “Sound, breath and energy will work together to act as a force of healing for each participant in the group.” In this workshop, we will tap into our connection to sound through a combination of exercises, scales, chants and warm-hearted stories. No prior musical or singing experience is needed. The workshop is on Saturday, May 19th, from 9am to 4pm. The cost is $85, which includes a vegetarian lunch.

The Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd. in Sebastian. Please call 772-589-1403, ext. 112 to register. Visit www.kashi.org for information on classes and programs

Make-It Take-It Offers Vegetarian Meals

The Meal Assembly Revolution is hitting Brevard County. The new Make-It Take-It located in Titusville is the first to offer a vegetarian menu. A full menu of 14 entrees is available for you to choose from during two different sessions each month. The next all vegetarian session will be Wednesday, May 16th at 5pm and 6:30pm. “Sign up for the vegetarian session to assemble your entrees from our prepared ingredients or sign-up for the pick-up session and we’ll make them for you,” explains owner Kristen Jacobs. Meals cost less than $3.50 per serving. Sample items from the vegetarian menu include Wheat Pasta al Forno and Mushroom & Ale pie.

Regular sessions offer a variety of entrees of both meat and vegetarian entrees.

Make-It Take-It is located at 3659 S. Hopkins Ave. in Titusville. For more information call 321-264-0034 or email kristen@makeitmeals.com. Details and menus can be found at www.MakeItMeals.com

Ma’heo’o Reiki Now Available

The Organic Spa welcomes Sheryl R. Carter, founder of Ma'heo'o Reiki. Sheryl will be holding a Ma’heo’o Reiki workshop on May 12, 13 and 18 at The Organic Spa located in downtown Titusville.

In this workshop, Sheryl will discuss and demonstrate the Ma'heo'o Reiki techniques and philosophy as well as pass attunements through master level to all participants. Ma'heo'o Reiki was founded in 2003 and takes a Native American approach to Reiki. With more than 500 teachers located in more than 22 countries worldwide Ma'heo'o Reiki has become one of the most popular forms of Reiki in use today.

The Organic Spa is located at 318 Mariners Way, Suite 101, in Titusville. For more information visit www.TheOrganicSpa.org or call 321-747-0684

Raw Food Author in Melbourne & Indialantic

Matt Monarch, author of “Raw Spirit” and a raw food educator, has been eating 100% raw for 7 years. He has appeared as a key speaker at events including The Raw Spirit Festival and The Oneness Expo, and was featured in a Raw Food TV Spot that aired on Al Gores new television network, Current TV. Over the past year Matt has spent much of his time touring the country, presenting well over 200 Raw Food Lectures and is the owner of The Raw Food World and Living Nutritionals.

Matt’s “Raw Transformation” presentation includes overcoming health challenges, is a raw food diet for you, why diets work or don’t work, and the benefits of raw food, juicing and colonics. Matt will be speaking on Thursday, May 24th at the Melbourne Community Church from 7-9pm and at The Health Station in Indialantic from 2-4pm. Cost is $15.

The Melbourne Community Church is located at 4940 Stack Blvd., Suite C-1 in Melbourne. The Health Station is located at 2500 N. Highway A1A in Indialantic.

For more information visit www.rawspirit.org.

New Hypnosis for Weight Loss Class

Terry Gurley of A Higher Mind Hypnosis now offers a Weight Loss Class at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. By using your own powerful imagination, you’ll be able to shed those unwanted pounds. Experience how easy it can be to reach your ideal weight with Hypnosis. “Are you ready to feel better mentally and physically?” asks Terry. “Let hypnosis be your tool for success!”

The next 4-week session starts on Monday, May 7th. Call Terry at 321-288-2196 for more information.

Massage Therapist Specializes in Elder Massage

Marcus Caballero, Licensed Massage Therapist, has worked Geriatric Massage for the past 14 years. He has restored mobility, eased pain, reduced fear and anxiety by focusing on the psychological aspects of emotional stress, as well as the physical discomfort, thus improving the quality of life of elders.

Elders do not need to undress for massage. Loose fitting clothing is appropriate and helps keep the body warm. Communication is also important. Marcus is an effective and active listener which gives him insight to his clients’ health concerns and treatment planning. Marcus does a gentle sensitive and non-intrusive approach to massage. His techniques are modified to meet the needs of each individual’s health care issues.

Marcus is trained in Compassionate Touch Therapy, Geriatric Body Work, Medical Massage, Hospice Family Care and Grief Support and has worked many years in the field of Human Relations.

For more information or appointments call 321-733-7633 or email C4HealingArts@cfl.rr.com. The Center for Healing Arts is located at 916 Columbus Ave. in Melbourne.

Swiss Healer Visits Melbourne & Cocoa

Mr. Schoch, is a gifted Swiss mystic, healer, therapist, teacher and author of Healing with Qualities: The Essence of Time Therapy. Manuel Schoch has been able to perceive energy fields since childhood. He has had various mystical experiences throughout his life including one 25 years ago when he underwent a total personal transformation after a 48-hour out-of-body experience. In 1971, Manuel started his own work as an energetic therapist. He founded the Tune-In Centre for human development where he does research in consciousness in conjunction with the University of Zurich. He has also opened centers in London, UK and in Athens, Greece. Manuel’s workshops in Switzerland, England, Germany and Greece can typically attract as many as 500 people.

Drawing on thirty years of careful observation of the human energy system, Manuel Schoch offers a direct and practical way to realize one’s true potential. He shows how we are more than just body and mind and how to utilize this expanded consciousness to move beyond our fears to peace and vitality.

Manuel will be appearing in Cocoa, Melbourne and Orlando the first week in June. For more information call Denise at 407-375-4664 or email deniseurtjens@aol.com

Spinal Decompression Available in Rockledge

The Spinal Aid Center offers a relatively new technology called non-surgical spinal decompression, a treatment that offers new hope to sufferers of severe, chronic back pain. Dr. Michael Bishop, of the Rockledge Spinal Aid Center, says he added the scientific discovery to his facility to offer the breakthrough option for his patients with chronic back pain who were convinced that pills and surgery were their only option to relieve pain.

“In many cases of back pain, bulging or herniated disc material is often the culprit. The bulging material puts pressure on the nerves and creates pain that can travel into the buttocks and even down the legs,” explains Dr. Bishop. “Non-surgical decompression relieves pain by stretching the spine, effectively creating a vacuum (negative pressure) that draws the bulging and herniated disc material back into place. As the pressure decreases, so does the pain.”

Unlike surgery, there is no recovery period for non-surgical spinal decompression. Patients may go home or return to a non-strenuous activities after their treatment. The cost is less than one-tenth the cost of back surgery.

For more information call 321-633-1400 for a free DVD or a free consultation with the doctor. www.spinalaid.com.

Kabbalistic Healing at the Herb Corner

An introduction to Kabbalistic Healing will be held on Thursday May 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Herb Corner in Melbourne. Using discussion, small group sharing and guided meditation, this talk will introduce participants to the foundational teachings of this healing path and serve as an introduction to a six week study group that will delve more deeply into Kabbalistic Healing.

“Kabbalistic Healing is a deeply transformative healing process that offers a unique perspective for working with the difficulties in life, including our relationship with ourselves and others,” explains Erin Minta. “Combining 13th century Kabbalistic wisdom, 20th century psychological insight and the teaching of non-duality, Kabbalistic Healing teaches a path for opening to life and living more consciously.”

A healer in private practice, Erin Minta holds a Master’s degree in Community Counseling. She has studied Integrated Kabbalistic Healing for six years, is a Usui-system master’s level Reiki practitioner and a certified Work of Return facilitator.

The talk is free for attendees. For more information call 321-768-1551. The Herb Corner is located at 277 N. Babcock St in Melbourne

Qi-Gong Instructors Certification Training

The Vero Beach Qi-gong Society is announcing their Bi-annual Instructor Certification Training Course for those seeking to learn, train and teach the Qi-gong arts and other energy body/mind exercises. This course allows instructors to lead classes for participants. It will cover diverse and basic styles of the Qi-gong arts and body/mind exercises from other parts of the world for self-healing, stress management, fat burning and peak performance. Level 1: Teaching General Health Classes will begin May 19th and Level 2: Teaching Special Populations with specific health challenges begins July 1st.

Class size will be limited to 12 participants and early registration is encouraged. For information call 772-589-0787, email johnwalcott@bellsouth.net or visit www.thecloudwalker.com. The Vero Beach Qi-gong Society offers 22 classes (including beginner’s classes) weekly throughout Brevard and Indian River counties

Consignment Boutique Open House

Kathy's Kloset will be holding their Open House on May 18th and 19th from 10am-5pm. Kathy's Kloset has been at 1867 South Patrick Drive in Indian Harbour Beach for 15 years without a closet. “Finally we will actually have one,” announced its new owner, Marie Adams. Marie is celebrating the remodeling of her fine lady’s consignment boutique with free snacks, drawings for discounts on jewelry and free chair massages.

“Come join the fun and shop for hidden treasures as you enjoy the fresh, new atmosphere at Kathy's Kloset,” says Marie.

Kathy’s Kloset is accepting consigned merchandise. For more information call 321-773-1777

Free Natural Health Seminars

Lotus Heart Holistic Center invites you to an informative presentation on the major body systems and how to take care of them naturally through nutrition and supplements. Learn information that will be immediately useful to you and your loved ones on how to attain and maintain optimal health. These seminars will be held on the first Thursday of every month starting on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30pm.

The seminars will be held at Lotus Heart Holistic Center located at 529 East New Haven Avenue in Old Downtown Melbourne. Healthy refreshments will be served.

Women’s Health Class in Palm Bay

Strong Healthy Women is a new program presented by Simply Health’s Patricia Bratianu RN, PHD. “We are inundated with health information yet many women feel overwhelmed when sorting out what health information is relevant to their busy lives,” explains Pat.

Simply Health now offers women a chance to discover what works for them. Strong Healthy Women is a supportive series of classes addressing health concerns of women. Upcoming topics include nutrition, hormones, transitions, stress relief and more. Women walk away empowered,with tips that they can immediately put into action. Classes are held in Palm Bay.

For more information, call Pat at 321-727-7273.

Suzan's Health Haven Is Now Open

Suzan’s Health Haven is established as a retail Organic Health Food store and Juice Bar, selling an array of health and wellness products as well as Superior Private Label Supplements. Their goal is empowering the sensitive health conscious individual, ultimately improving health conditions and preventing and decreasing health care costs.

Susan Onderko, Owner and Operator of the newest Organic Health Food store, has spent the majority of her career marketing and servicing her customers. As a constituent of nutrition starting at an early age, making her own tonics during pregnancy, and raising her son Jeff on organic foods, she continues living her philosophy "you are what you eat." Susan offers free wellness consulting and daily specials at her Organic Juice Bar. This diverse and specialized store environment offers vegetarian, vegan, organic, gluten/wheat-free, and kosher food products. Organic baby food is prepared on premise as a special order and gift certificates for the mothers-to-be are available.

Suzan’s Health Haven is located at 924 E. New Haven Avenue in the new Railroad Emporium in historic downtown Melbourne, Monday-Friday hours are 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. For more information call 321-728-3930.

Women’s Qi-gong Class

The Vero Beach Qi- Gong society is announcing “Women’s World Qi-gong” a morning Class in The Cloudwalker Mind/Body Healing System©. The class will emphasize the feminine principle for this healing modality and will be taught by certified instructors; Dr. Hema Rao and Joan Silva at the south end of the boardwalk at Jaycee Beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6am.

The class is free and men are welcome for information please call 772-589-0787 or visit www.thecloudwalker.com.

Natural Approach Acupuncture & Massage Center Open House

Laura Zito, Acupuncture Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist, announces the opening of a new office for her practice, Natural Approach Acupuncture and Massage Center, located at 1101 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite #105 in Melbourne. To celebrate the new facility, you are invited to celebrate Natural Approach’s open house on Saturday, May 26th, where you will have an opportunity to meet the staff, receive free chair massages, and win door prizes.

Dr. Zito offers a variety of therapies and products to restore, enhance, and maintain good health. Massage techniques include Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone. Dr. Zito uses acupuncture to treat various illnesses and chronic conditions ranging from stress and headaches to arthritis and infertility. She is also trained in Korean Hand Therapy, which treats the body using no needles, but rather stimulation “seeds” placed on areas of the hands analogous to pain in your body.

At Natural Approach, you will find a variety of natural products. Bach Flowers are flower essences well known for helping people manage everyday emotions without the use of medications. Dr. Zito is a certified Bach Flower practitioner. The office offers numerous other products, such as Juice Plus capsules, Arnica cream, natural toothpaste, and cold remedies.

Natural Approach Acupuncture and Massage Center is located at 1101 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite #105 in West Melbourne. Please call 321-725-2438 for more information.