Customer Appreciation Event at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx

Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, in Naples, will host a Customer Appreciation event featuring free makeovers by one of two makeup artists from the Jane Iredale and La Bella Donna lines, from 3 to 7 p.m., May 11. Read More »

Beyond Motion Starts New Pilates Training Program

Beyond Motion, in North Naples, is launching a new, 450-hour, comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Certification course. Read More »

New Hazel’s Book Club Meeting at LaPlaya

Author and Executive Director of Hazelden, in Naples, is offering a free meeting of New Hazel’s Book Club from 4 to 6 p.m., May 19, at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort’s A and B Ballrooms, in Naples. Read More »

New Weight-Loss Program at D-Signed Nutrition

Registered Dietician Carrie Bloemers and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Kristi Willems will begin offering Weight Loss the Functional Way, a new weight-loss program, on May 1. Read More »

Bellydance Goddess Show at The Stage

More than 30 outstanding area and international performers ranging from advanced students to professionals will take part in the Bellydance Goddess Show at 8 p.m., May 15, at The Stage, in Bonita Springs. Read More »

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day at Happehatchee Center

To celebrate World Labyrinth Day, the Happehatchee Center, in Estero, will host a presentation on labyrinths, a group meditative labyrinth walk and a closing ceremony from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., May 7. Read More »

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Treat Inflammation

A free presentation on how hyperbaric oxygen therapy and turmeric can help reduce inflammation in the body will take place at 1 p.m., May 20, at YOLLO Wellness, in Fort Myers. Read More »

Restorative Yoga Series at Integrative Mindfulness

Registered Yoga Teacher Dina Radcliffe will lead a Stillness & Stretch Restorative Yoga Series from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 10, 17, 24 and 31, at Integrative Mindfulness, in Bonita Springs. Read More »

Lovers Key Turtle Trot Offers Scenic Run

Lovers Key State Park, on Fort Myers Beach, will host the 11th annual Lovers Key Turtle Trot 5K Run/Walk, starting at 8 a.m., May 14. Read More »

Grandmothers Rising Up for Mother Earth

Southwest Florida Grandmothers Use their Hearts and Intuitive Voices to Work Tirelessly for Mother Earth and Future Generations Read More »

One Woman’s Quest for Trust

The mental health career of psychotherapist Peg Walsh has been one of unfolding personal individuation. While Walsh’s earliest roots went deep into public health nursing, she now focuses on Gottman Method Couples Therapy and sex therapy certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators. Read More »

All Calories Are Not Created Equal

As fickle as the weather, fad diets are lacking in solid science and can’t keep the weight loss promises they promote. Read More »

Heart Rhythm Coherence Feedback: An educational tool used by mental health professionals

In the hands of mental health professionals Heart Rhythm Coherence Feedback is a powerful educational tool that facilitates rapid and profound improvements in individuals with a variety of health conditions. Read More »

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Healthy, High-Tech Rug Cleaning

The average American spends more than 90 percent of their time indoors, where air pollution can be significantly high. Indoor air quality is now recognized as a significant component that contributes to our health. Read More »

The Center for Natural Healing

When Candace Tranter-Cool, a pain therapist, and Noneen Rafferty, an acupuncturist, established the Center for Natural Healing, in Cape Coral, their main focus was to create a space that radiated a sense of sanctity and safety so all that entered would feel respected and honored. Read More »

Indulge in Green ZZZ's on an Organic Mattress

“Many individuals unknowingly spend one-third of their lives sleeping on the 30 or more chemicals typically found in traditional mattresses, ” advises Jerry Lecompte, owner of Naples Mattress, in Naples, the only local authorized retailer that carries the 100 percent Certified Organicpedic mattresses. Read More »

Doctors Warn of Fluoride Risks: Collier County Citizen’s Petition to Stop Water Fluoridation

Decades-long unease with fluoridation is accelerating rapidly with a wave of new studies and media accounts describing how ingested fluorides can potentially be harmful. Read More »

Mental Health Awareness Event in Fort Myers

Mayday 2016, a free event highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Fort Myers. Read More »

McBride Leads Workshop at Unity of Naples

Terry McBride will lead a Create a New Reality for Your Life workshop from 5 to 8 p.m., June 5, at Unity of Naples. Read More »

New Practice Offers Free Kinesiology Muscle Testing Session

Keith L. Minchew is offering a one-hour introductory muscle testing (kinesiology) session this month at his new Enlightened Health & Vitality Center practice. Read More »

Himalayan Salt Stone Massage Workshop

Laurie Messina, owner and developer of Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, will present a workshop and training session from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 14 and 15, at Hummingbird Wellbeing Center. Read More »

Mindfulness and Meditation Course at Collier Library

The Mindfulness Institute will host a three-session Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation course from 7 to 8:30 p.m., May 9, 16 and 23, at the Collier Public Library South Regional location. Read More »

Salt Therapy Grotto & Spa Opens in Naples

Salt Therapy Grotto & Spa is open at 3443 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 102, in Naples, and will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, May 7, and a Mother's Day special on May 8. Read More »

Allini Organic Water Offers Free Testing and Samples

To celebrate its opening on May 2, Allini Organic Water Systems is offering free water samples and free testing of consumers’ current water through the end of the month at its new showroom in Naples. Read More »

Two Events Highlight SculpSure Treatment

Dr. Stephen Prendiville will explain the benefits of the fat-dissolving laser treatment SculpSure from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 27, at Assuage Spa Luxury. Read More »

Naples Botanical Garden Celebrates Mother’s Day

Naples Botanical Garden offers a lovely venue for celebrating Mother’s Day on May 8, which will be offering free admission to mothers and grandmothers. Read More »

Paula Terry Completes Certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Applications

Licensed Massage Therapist Paula Terry completed certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Applications for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders. Read More »

Cover Photo

Cover photographer Caroline Kaye, based in Cold Spring, New York, has written and produced lifestyle stories for magazines as well as photography. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

I love the month of May, when Mother Earth is wearing her sweet finery. Read More »