Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers - May 2015 Read the May 2015 edition of Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers. Childbirth—the Wondrous Process of Bringing Life into the World Local birthing professionals offer a variety of services before, during and after giving birth. Read More » Who’s a Natural Awakenings Reader?: Meet Indira Dyal-Dominguez Author Indira Dyal-Dominguez is a proud Natural Awakenings reader! Read More » Special Offer at LeMasque Facial Bar & Spa LeMasque Facial Bar & Spa, in Naples, is offering a series of three reflexology treatments for $99 ($120 value) through the end of September. Read More » Kondrot Leads Two Free Healthful Seminars Bestselling author and owner of Healing the Eye and Wellness Center Dr. Edward Kondrot will host two free seminars this month at his Fort Myers clinic. Read More » Cormier Offers Musculoskeletal Exams Dr. Alfred Cormier has purchased an ultrasound machine and is performing free exams for musculoskeletal issues at his Cormier Health Center, in Naples. Read More » Journey to Manifest Vision in Fort Myers Tina Crumpacker, of TMC Productions, will host A New Journey Begins at 6:30 p.m., May 29, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., May 30, and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., May 31 in Fort Meyers. Read More » Cook Returns to the Science of Light Medicine After a four-year sabbatical of intense research and study, Barbara Cook has opened her Biolight Medicine practice in Naples. Read More » Create Your Own Dance Style in Bonita Springs Valeria Hill, owner of Coco Locco Tropical Fashion & Dance, in Bonita Springs, is offering fully-customizable classes at her studio. Read More » MakeUp2Stay Spa Offers Deep Tissue Bamboo Treatment MakeUp2Stay spa, in Naples, is offering warm deep tissue bamboo massage by Licensed Massage Therapist Michelle Mace. Read More » Pounce Into Summer at Brigid’s in Naples Brigid’s Crossing Resale Store and Adoption Center, in Naples, will host Pounce into Summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 15 and 16. Read More » Thermography Services Expand on Fort Myers Beach Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging is opening a satellite clinic to expand the availability of its thermography services at Bennett Chiropractic and Wellness in Fort Meyers. Read More » House of Gaia Hosts Summer Youth Camps The House of Gaia, in Naples, will offer a series of weeklong summer camps for children ages 4 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 8 through August 14. Read More » Weekly Specials at Both Pizza Fusion Locations Pizza Fusion offers a variety of healthy handmade pizza sandwiches, salads and deserts at its Naples and Fort Myers locations. Read More » Andrea Trank at Estero's Happehatchee Center to double class offerings With new Faculty Coordinator Andrea Trank and new teachers, Estero’s Happehatchee Center is doubling its yoga and Nia (no impact aerobics) c... Read More » Birthing a Healthy Child Workshop in Naples Nurse Practitioner Deborah J. Post, of Wellbridges Inc., and Dr. Cade Copeland, of Maximized Living Chiropractic, will lead Birthing a Healthy Child Into an Unhealthy World, a parenting workshop. Read More » Patricia Acerra to be featured speaker on Chinese Face Reading Acupuncture Physician and Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Patricia Acerra, of A Health & Beauty Clinic, LLC, in Naples, ... Read More » New Staff and Expanded Services at Anahata Studio Local health practitioners are joining forces to form a new and expanded health center with goals to help clients thrive physically, mentally and spiritually. Read More » Food and Thought Presents Robert Scott Bell and Friends On May 15, from 7 to 9 p.m., Ty Bollinger and Sayer Ji will join homeopath and radio show host Robert Scott Bell for a free live healing event, Unlock the Power to Heal, being held at Food and Thought: The Organic General Store in Naples. Read More » Rehabilitating the Digestive System Naturally Preservatives in food products and diets high in sugar and carbohydrates harm the gut, feeding intestinal fungus such as Candida and allowing it to take over. Read More » March Against Monsanto Rallies In Southwest Florida Grassroots group March Against Monsanto will rally in Naples on Saturday, May 23, and in Fort Meyers, May 24. Read More » Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Classes at Shangri-La Springs Students will have the opportunity to sample a free introductory Mysore Ashtanga yoga class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 10, at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs. Read More » Love is Furever at Vino Picasso Fundraiser Vino Picasso, in Fort Myers, will host a Love is Furever FUNdraiser group painting event for dog lovers from 3 to 6 p.m., May 2. Read More » Support Mandatory GMO Labeling in Florida Two Florida legislators, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) and Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate), are working to pass bills (HB 351 and SB 416) to label some foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read More » Yoga Teacher Training Program Preview in Bonita Springs Joyful Yoga & Spa, in Bonita Springs, will launch its summer/fall yoga teacher training semester on June 19. Read More » The Watsu Experience Watsu, a gentle form of bodywork performed in warm water (94 to 98 degrees), combines elements of massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu, muscle stretching and dance. Read More » Yoga and Surf Adventure in Costa Rica A Yoga and Surf Adventure Retreat is set for July 12 to 18, at Peace Retreat, in Guanascaste, Costa Rica. Read More » Natural Awakenings Helps Sponsor The Real Truth About Health Conference in Orlando More than 30 of the most popular and influential leading thought leaders will be sharing their knowledge, insights and remedies at The Real Truth About Health Conference from May 22 to 31 in Orlando. Read More » A Life Worth Reading Heather Burch, co-owner of Shangri-La Spa, in Bonita Springs, and Brigid’s Crossing, in Naples, has lived a life full of experiences that would require several book volumes. Read More » Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs Join Natural Awakenings and Shangri-La Springs on May 27th for an evening with award-winning GMO expert Jeffrey Smith and a panel of local healthcare physicians. Read More » Investigate Climate Censorship in Florida Scientists and state employees report that Governor Rick Scott's office has discouraged them from using the phrases “climate change, global warming and sustainability” in official communications, including reports about the future of Florida's coasts. Read More » Letter from Publisher: Empowered Women A mother only wants the best for her children. It shouldn’t be so hard to navigate choices to secure food in its natural state, safe schools and nurturing communities, and a healthy environment free of concerns about climate change. Read More » An Integrative Approach for Breast Health and Early Cancer Detection: Local health practitioners offer insights on thermography, mammograms and other proactive tools. Local health practitioners offer insights on thermography, mammograms and other proactive tools. Read More » Life Satisfaction and Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency Improve Bone Density: New Advances in Low Bone Density Treatment According to the National Library of Medicine, up to half of all women over 50 years of age will develop osteoporosis. Read More » Southwest Florida Sea Level Rise Summit The 2015 Southwest Florida Sea Level Rise Summit will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 7, at the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Student Union Ballroom Cohen Center, in Estero. Read More » A Conversation with Seane Corn: Acclaimed yoga teacher and activist shares her strategy for staying connected to her practice. Acclaimed yoga teacher and activist shares her strategy for staying connected to her practice. Read More » Infinite Stones Packs Infinite Potential Stewart Sullivan and Matt Abate, coowners of Infinite Stones, LLC, in Fort Myers, are not typical rockhounds hunting gemstones for a sense of adventure and discovery. Read More » In-Print