Banzai Wellness Magazine/Jan-Feb2013

JAn-Feb 2013

Wellness Magazine in the Palm Beaches

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MeDITeRRAneAn GRILL

Taste of the Mediterranean

ORIENTAL MEDICINE & EQUESTRIAN RIDER’S INJURIES

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A CREATIVE LOOK AT YOUR RESOLUTIONS

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PAY IT FORWARD

Healthy Smiles with Dr. Grillo

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

ike a perfect storm, three powerful planets, Saturn, the planet of limitation and loss, pluto, the planet that takes away what wasn’t working, and neptune, the planet of deception and cover-up, have all manifested the energy to cause major financial and emotional crisis for our country since 2008. The good news is that two of these planets have now moved into supportive signs that will assist in the recovery of the uSA.

We at long last have the chance to rebuild our personal and financial lives. Sudden or unexpected opportunities will appear at just the right time to provide us with ways to increase wealth. you should feel a lifting in your spirit and a resurgence of passion, energy and creativity. uranus, now in Aries, awakens would-be pioneers, leaders, and problem solvers.

The stock market will have extreme highs and lows and weather will continue to be a powerful threat. expect the discovery of scientific, medical, educational and technological breakthroughs. Sustainable products will be developed to slow down global warming. The structure of the government will be changed from top to bottom. The planet of uranus is associated with revolutions, freedom and independence. The people of America will stand up for their rights and demand to be heard.

pluto has been taking away that which wasn’t working to create something new in things such as business, partnerships, or personal relationships. Try not to hold back, because this planet also teaches everybody how resourceful they can be. There will be cause for celebration as the arts, theater, spiritual insights and holistic techniques will be recognized and supported.

America has always had a winning spirit; the financial challenges will still be huge since as a country, we have clearly been brought to our knees. however I predict we will prevail and become increasingly stronger; we’ve come so close to the edge yet we are not about to give up on our country. We are at the end of an era, but not at the end of us. So clean out your closets, finish projects, say goodbye to the past and welcome this new time, overflowing with unusual opportunities to finally begin again.

check out my astrological Photography by Steve Caras column, Astrological Insights, to find out where your best opportunities will be during the coming months. you can reach me at carolelynngrant@bellsouth.net or call (561) 502-9509 if you have any questions. banzai! (Long life and happiness!)

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A Creative Look at Your Resolutions

With a new year upon us, we often find ourselves looking both to the past and the future at the same time. The holidays are always a time of reflection and ”taking stock” of life’s blessings, while the prospect of starting with a “clean slate” invites us to make changes in our lives in the coming year. our resolutions, more often than not, center on having or doing less of something that is harmful to us. unfortunately, this type of resolution sets us up for failure because the reward is based on losing something that we have grown used to having.

To break the pattern of broken resolutions, try something that adds to your diet this year… your creative diet, that is! To grow healthier all around, sometimes it’s best to start from the inside out, and art is the perfect way to feed your creative spirit. even if you’ve never thought of yourself as being an artist, art exists in so many forms and the opportunities for expression are endless, expression that will help stimulate your mind and create amazing connections between your way of thinking and your way of doing in life. For children, the resolution to feed their creative spirit this year will help them find new connections in learning and encourage critical thinking, but it doesn’t really feel like learning when there’s art involved.

At kids need More Art, our resolution for the coming year is to continue our mission to find new ways to help our artists, both young and old, to explore their world in new ways through art, gaining both confidence and skill in their creative abilities. We invite you to join us on this journey, and look forward to sharing a more creative 2013 with you. happy new year! karen nobel chief creative officer karen@kidsneedmoreart.com (561) 746-4576

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SPECIAL FEATURE •

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TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN foods “Mediterranean incorporate the basic of healthy eating with fresh ingredients, vegetables, whole fish, legumes and lots of herbs plus splash of flavorful extra virgin olive oil and garlic.

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Dining out can certainly be challenging for people who must follow a healhty diet. our pick of the month for healthy eating is Sefa Turkish / Greek Mediterranean restaurant.

They offer healthy foods for everyone. Sefa has been selected BEST Mediterranean Restaurant 2012 in palm beach county by new Times. Restaurant owner / chef numan unsal a well known chef from Istanbul is happy to be in Delray beach and to bring his authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Sefa is a family run restaurant with a splendid decor in the pineapple Grove arts district downtown Delray beach.

Sefa has a menu for everyone. chef numan has modified some of the items for a gluten free diet and also offers very fresh and healthy Mediterranean style dishes. here is chef numan's cleiac friendly pick:

Gluten-free Seafood Fettucini with Gluten free & sugar free almond pudding. (seafood fettucini ingredients: Gluten-free rice fettuccine, sauteed scallops, shrimp, littleneck clams, mussels, pearl onion, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley with tomato sauce.

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A NEW YEAR, A NEW CHALLENGE

2013! It’s the beginning of a new year, so I decided to do something I had never thought of doing during my lifetime. I was going to run in the Disney Marathon. out of my comfort zone, running long distances had never been on my list of fun things to do, but after a few bumps in the road, I am truly enjoying the challenge.

With the Disney Marathon set on Sunday, January 13th in orlando and me making my decision to run in october, I didn’t leave myself a lot of time to train. Three months to be exact. up until that time, I would run 3-4 miles once or twice a week. That’s it. I spend the majority of my time at the gym doing strength training with alternating cardio and the thought of running 26.2 miles, at one time, was absurd.

My husband, who prefers running and has several marathons under his belt, will be joining me on my quest.

So how did I begin? I first had to change my way of training since I thought that I had to run the entire 26.2 miles. Fortunately for me, or unfortunately for my husband, he was nursing a calf injury which caused him to change the way he would train for this marathon. We began by mapping out scenic routes, remember we live in Florida, and power walk 6.5 miles to the ocean, had a bite to eat, then 6.5 miles back. If you just did the math that equals 13 miles which is a half marathon. The following week we did another 13 miles, still walking, but this time no breaks. In order to keep our time on track, we needed to include some running so changed the training to a 10 mile walk/run. I thought I would die but found my recovery time to be better than I anticipated. once my husbands’ injury healed, it was now time to train on my own. I challenged myself to a 20 mile walk/run. Five hours 15 minutes and four potty breaks later, I did it.

Then came the holidays and with family visiting, I had to take a week off from long walk/runs and stick to 3 mile runs on a treadmill. As soon as the last family member was shuttled to the airport, I got back on track and completed a 12 mile walk/run faster than before, leaving me wiggle room to complete the marathon within the allotted 7 hours.

So with the big event only days away, my excitement is building and so are the butterflies in my stomach. I realize there is always next year but with training complete, a positive attitude, the right running equipment, and support from friends and family, I expect to be among thousands of others proudly wearing medals indicating triumph of a challenge well done.

Wish me luck.

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Healthy Smiles with

By JESSICA K. MULLENDORE | Gaciel Santana Photography

Although Dr. Miguel Grillo provides his

patients with state-of-the-art dental care, offering the most innovative services to the community, that isn’t

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the main reason his patients remain

loyal. The level of care Dr. Grillo gives is what sets him apart from the rest; personalized visits and genuine concern for each person that enters his office. n 2006, Dr. Grillo opened his practice, healthy Smiles Dental Group. his office, located in the kobosko’s crossing plaza in Wellington, offers general preventative and diagnostic care, along with specialty services such as implant, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

born in the Dominican Republic and raised in new york city, Dr. Grillo came from a family of medical and dental professionals.

“I always wanted to be a dentist. I liked dentistry because I was involved with it since I was very young,” he said.

Dr. Grillo started his career in odontology, the study of teeth, their structure and health, in his native land of the Dominican Republic. he studied at the universidad odontologica Dominicana and received his degree of Dental Surgery in 1986. After graduating, he returned to the united States where he continued his dental training at new york university. he completed his residency and fellowship at Woodhull Medical center in brooklyn, n.y., working in an integrated physician-dentist program.

In 1994, Dr. Grillo moved back to the Dominican Republic. There he opened his first practice in Santo Domingo, Grupo odontologico Dr. Grillo. he also did some philanthropic work, starting up a non-profit organization that provided medical and dental care to families who could not afford it.

Dr. Grillo returned to the united States in 1998 and worked for king’s Dental Group, a private practice, in brooklyn, n.y. upon retuning to new york, he received his Mastership from the American Dental Implant Association and a fellowship from the International congress of oral Implantologists.

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currently, Dr. Grillo serves the dental needs of the Wellington area at his own practice, healthy Smiles Dental Group. here his services range from general dentistry to teeth whitening, veneers and implants, dental restoration and treating the overall facial form, offering botox treatment.

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Dr. Grillo

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Grillo is keeping current in the dental community. he prides himself on keeping up with the latest innovations in dental technology; belonging to dental societies, attending study clubs and seminars, and doing continuing education.

he also gives back to the community, doing philanthropic work at the caridad center in boynton beach. every month he provides his time and dental services to those without insurance. Dr. Grillo is also the co-founder of the Dominican healthcare Association of South Florida. The organization, made up of healthcare professionals of Dominican descent, focuses on providing one-ofa-kind care to South Florida.

Dr. Grillo strives to be a mentor to his colleagues and future healthcare professionals. he is always willing to help students interested in the dental and medical field, whether it’s allowing them to shadow him in the office or just giving them advice on how to get into the field.

Along with a thriving career in dentistry, Dr. Grillo has been happily married to his wife, Wendy, for 28 years and is the proud father of four sons. In his spare time, he focuses on his other passion, aviation. he is a licensed pilot and has been an avid flier for 4 years.

For more information on Dr. Grillo and healthy Smiles Dental Group, visit www.healthysmilesdg.com.

“The main thing we focus on is the care we give to the patients. It’s very personalized. We know our patients

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by their first names.

Dr. Miguel Grillo

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Hypnosis: A Natural, Inexpensive Approach to Improving Study Habits and Test Scores

ORIENTAL MEDICINE & EQUESTRIAN RIDER’S INJURIES

By Cameron Bishop DAOM, L.Ac.

“Hypnosis has demonstrated its effectiveness in decreasing or eliminating anxieties and fears; increasing relaxation and concentration; and helping replace bad habits with good ones. It’s a safe, effective, and empowering way to take control of your life and train your mind for positive change. And it works wonders with students.”

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here’s no guarantee that “teaching to the test” will increase scores or that using a more holistic approach will increase general learning. Substandard scores and learning difficulties are often a reflection of problems with confidence, concentration, relaxation, memory, time management, and even nutrition. These aren’t problems that can be resolved in a classroom or by a tutor. but they are problems that can be resolved, and inexpensively, through hypnosis.

During hypnosis, we’re deeply relaxed physically, but we’re mentally many times more alert than in our normal state of awareness. We have complete control over what we will or will not do, and will instantly reject any suggestions that are uncomfortable to us. on the other hand, we’re very receptive to suggestions that we want to accept, including ones that will help us become better lifelong learners.

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ruises, bumps, scraps are the most common simple injuries of riders. polo players suffer broken bones, concussions and facial injuries mostly from falls and misaimed mallets. cumulative stress leads to chronic shoulder tendonitis, lower back pain or other injuries.

There are also things you can do, right now, to help prime your mind and body for academic success. here are a few . . .

1-Visualize. Remember the best grade you’ve ever had, or picture your student role model. your subconscious mind builds on these images and helps you learn more confidently.

2-Practice deep breathing. The next time you study, be sure to focus on taking some deep, relaxing breaths. Those breaths bring much-needed oxygen to your brain as they relax your body.

3-Discard negative self-talk. The more you compliment and encourage yourself, and the less you criticize yourself for mistakes, the more confirmation you create of improvement.

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oriental Medicine has a long history of treating warrior horseman. herbal and acupuncture treatment have been used for centuries to enhance hunting and warrior prowess and are used today to increase athletic abilities in modern china and Japan. Most martial arts teachers in the orient have minimal knowledge in sports herbs, massage and adjustments to treat their students.

Today these ancient traditions can be used to increase the athletic edge in competitive events. Acupuncture can relieve stress and add to heightened focus and concentration. A fully trained acupuncturist can help with most conditions helping to reduce pain, medication use, and keep the rider in the game.

Shoulder and neck injuries can be aided with acupuncture and herbal therapies to keep a rider in the ring. even post surgical recovery can be quickened with acupuncture and herbs. post surgical complications are reduced by consistent treatments. It is also commonly used to speed up the healing process of broken bones.

commonly upper trap muscle triggers points can form from over gripping the reigns and are easily helped with acupuncture. Deltoid muscle inflammation is treatable. cumulative over use can lead to tendonitis in the shoulders and muscle fatigue. This too is treatable.

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Lower back pain is a complicated issue and there is a single digit chance that an individual will make it to age fifty without it. It is the most common complaint to physicians. The sitting position whether on a horse or in a chair puts the most pressure on the lower spine. consistent treatment can ease pain, swelling and increase range of motion.

Acute muscular skeletal issues respond the quickest. More chronic issues take time. When an underlying other health condition exists, such as, diabetes, arthritis, fatigue and thyroid disorder can slow healing response. proper sleep, good nutrition, and movement can increase healing response. Acupuncture is cumulative and studies show it becomes the most effective 10-15 treatments unhampered by non-compliance, overuse, intoxicants, medications, sleep deprivation, and poor nutrition.

Whether you fall off a horse and need acupuncture to help you get back on, or are injured from a stray ball or mallet, or overuse has led to an injury oriental Medicine can help you keep doing what you want to do. Many owners use it for their horses. If it is good enough for them it must be good enough for you!

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Biography: cameron was born in the chinese year of the horse. After graduation from university with degrees in psychology and Anthropology, cameron bishop sold his car and bought a one-way ticket to Japan. he lived and worked in Japan for four years and studied healing and martial arts. upon his return he attended and graduated nIAoM with a “Masters in Acupuncture” and AcTcM for his accredited “Doctorate in Acupuncture and oriental Medicine” specializing in “Women’s health” and “pain Management”. cameron has been in acupuncture practice for over sixteen years, spending five years working for a Western medical office. he is a board certified and State Licensed Acupuncturist (Ap 762). his web site is www.AskWithin.com which contains his bio, credentials and many helpful articles.

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SPECIAL FEATURE •

Robbyn AckneR SToRy

PAY IT FORWARD

By Jessica K. Mullendore

she would have been homeless In January 2005, Ackner walked into LA Weight if she didn’t attend take the offer. Loss in Daytona beach and decided that “this was it, there’s no turning back.” At 354 pounds, In college, the hardships she was steadfast on getting healthy and out of continued where Robbyn was the “dark tunnel” she felt she had been living in an outcast for a multitude of all her life. reasons, including her weight.

She was raped and as a result of the rape became pregnant.

She made the hard decision to give the child up for adoption.

After the birth of the baby, she returned to new Jersey.

In 1986, she married a man who years later, she realized she had never loved, but married him because she didn’t have the confidence and self-esteem in herself to think that anyone else would ever want her. At that point, she was close to 400 pounds. She left the marriage after 12 years, knowing she wanted more out of life.

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vercoming past trauma is often the hardest obstacle we will ever have to face. For Robbyn Ackner it seemed as though the odds were against her; suffering from family and relationship abuse, obesity and low-self esteem. but with a lot of hard work and positive thinking, Robbyn rose above the negativity and is now focused on becoming an inspiration to those around her.

With the help of a therapist, Robbyn did a lot of work on herself, her thought processes, her mental and emotional attitudes. She was on a path where she thought her life was finally turning around.

In 2001, after losing nearly 100 pounds and believing that she was on the right path, she became involved with a man who turned out to be extremely physically, emotionally and verbally abusive. Due to the stress and strain, she gained back all of the weight she had lost before meeting him, and even more.

her triumphant journey began in her birthplace of new york. childhood wasn’t easy for Robbyn.

Throughout school, she was constantly bullied about her weight and her home life was turbulent and non-supportive. her parents divorced when she was 16 and her mother re-married. her father abandoned his responsibilities, leaving her with a step-father who was verbally and emotionally abusive, and made repeated attempts to molest her.

At 17 and to a point where Robbyn felt she could stand no more of the abuse and dreading another year of school along with the subsequent torment, she was convinced suicide was the answer. After her failed attempt and release from the hospital she was abandoned by both of her parents and sent to live in a group home in new Jersey. While in the group home she took her GeD and after scoring well, was offered admission to Wilberforce university in ohio. because children age out of foster care at 18,

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being obese since childhood, she had searched continuously for that one magic thing that would help her lose weight. however, when it came down to it, she discovered what she needed was right there, inside herself. “It’s all in how you think. When you change the way you think, everything in your life changes,” says Ackner.

Robbyn’s mix of positive thinking, diligence, regular workouts and eating healthy has helped her to shed over 200 pounds and as her physician says, “have the body of an athlete”.

She’s also found the love she had always wished for in her wonderful and supportive husband, Richard, who she’s been married to for 4 years.

“I’ve achieved my dream and now it’s my turn to pay it forward and show other people that they can lose weight without having drastic weight loss surgery, quick fixes, magic pills and unhealthy diet plans,” she says.

Ackner gives back by speaking about weight loss, domestic violence and changing the way you think. She’s involved with numerous organizations in the community including: The executive Women of the palm beaches, The Domestic Violence Advisory council, yWcA, The Arthur R. Marshall environmental Foundation, The Junior League of the palm beaches where she’s participates with the Girls empowering Mentoring Sessions (GeMS) for girls in the Juvenile Justice System, and Vita nova, a residence for those who’ve aged out of the system.

Ackner is writing a book and in 2013, will earn her degree as a life coach. When she is not speaking to a woman’s group, at a wellness conference, or volunteering at one of her favorite charities, she’s willing to help anyone who needs it. She has a program in place to assist others who face challenges in their lives.

After 3 years, Robbyn realized that if she didn’t leave that relationship there would be deadly consequences for her. In August of 2004, with the help of a friend, she left new Jersey for Florida, determined to focus on herself.

“I want to make a difference,” says Robbyn. “I think our world could be a better place and I’d love to be a part of that.”

For more information on Robbyn Ackner, visit www.robbynackner.com.

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AS I WAS SAYING: RESOLUTIONS 2013

A brand new year begins, a time of hope and growth and ditching the debris of the past. It’s a time of renewal and redemption and salvation. (A time to lose those extra 15 pounds I’ve been lugging around like a recycle bin full of beer bottles.)

By Krista Martinelli

We are proud to announce the Second Annual howlin’ hoedown will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The players club in Wellington from 6:30 ‘til 11:00 p.m. This event will offer participants a fun-filled, casual evening which will include a silent auction, live auction, line-dancing, bbQ dinner and just a plain-old howlin’ good time! In the process, we will be raising money to support big Dog Ranch Rescue, a local non-profit no-kill shelter, which is devoted to saving the lives of unwanted pets. They provide a home and care for dogs, of all breeds and sizes, until they are adopted into the right, “furever” home. For more information about the howlin’ hoedown, see AroundWellington.com and just search “howlin’ hoedown.” For a story about the big Dog Ranch Rescue this month, see our “AW Spotlight” story at AroundWellington.com.

here’s how I’m planning to recycle my life and make 2013 my best year ever.

By Alan Williamson

Resolution # 1: I will become utterly absorbed in a new and greater reality while still maintaining my availability to participate in happy hours, barbecues, card games and other traditional, old-reality activities.

Resolution # 2: I will take the initiative to reach out and call people to keep in touch. I will pick up the phone and call distant family members, past and present friends, and people I went to school with. If no one on my A-list is available, I will dial numbers at random until I connect with someone, somewhere and find out how their week is going and what their weather is like.

Resolution # 3: I will take more pictures and capture more memories in 2013 then I ever have before. Since my previous record for taking pictures in one year is four, the pressure is on to snap off at least one shot per quarter and then squeeze in another one sometime during the holiday season. note to myself: buy a good camera, perhaps a polaroid so I can pull the picture out, shake it while I count to 60, and see the results sooner rather than later. Read on by visiting AroundWellington.com and then “As I Was Saying.”

VISALUS – HELPING YOU REACH YOUR HEALTHIEST WEIGHT AND A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE An Interview with Martin Berze of ViSalus Sciences

AW: How have you personally benefited from ViSalus? Describe yourself – before and after.

I have personally dropped an overall 32 lbs. in my first 90 day challenge.

The best part is I have been able to keep it off since June 2012 when I finished my challenge. I was originally 232lbs and now even with the holidays, I am still right around 200 lbs. The Vi-pak is one of my favorites because I know that I have more energy, I feel rejuvenated and I feel revitalized every day at age 45!

AW: Tell us about ViSalus Sciences. ViSalus is best known for its weight-loss shakes – please tell us about these and all of their products. everything is centered around their 90-calorie shake. each shake contains 1/3 of all your daily vitamins. It has a patented tri-sorb blend of 12 grams of protein that is derived from three of the best sources for protein. Whey, Whey hydro lysate and non GMo (Genetically Modified) Soy protein in which the isoflavons have been removed – since isoflavons is what can cause the estrogen effect with men. The ViSalus blend can be absorbed at 100% into the body. That’s what makes our product so special. Additionally, there is less than 1 gram of sugar, 1 Gram of fat, Very Low Sodium and it’s Lactose and Gluten-free. This provides an ideal balance of nutrition, and our unique Tri-Sorb protein blend with 5 grams of fiber for long lasting energy that won’t leave you hungry. Read on by going to AroundWellington.com and then “AW Spotlight.” For more info about ViSalus, contact Martin berze at (561) 385-5763.

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Check out Cheeky Fitness! open since 2008, cheeky Fitness is a studio where clients can have fun and build their confidence, strength and a body to be proud of all while working on their fitness.

We know that many people are naturally apprehensive to try new fitness programs, especially those associated with pole dancing. We offer introductory classes, small class sizes and personal attention only available in a studio setting that makes new fitness routines like kangoo and pole more comfortable to try. We also have burlesque, chair Dancing, pole, and kangoo parties.

These classes are perfect for those who are serious about their fitness goals but are looking for fun ways to achieve them. our workouts help tone and shape your body, giving you a natural confidence. We offer different monthly specials. Simply complete a free account in our system or become a cheeky Fitness or palm beach kangoo club Fan on Facebook to get our specials and updates!

We are located in Royal palm beach and have satellite locations in palm beach Gardens and boca Raton. For more information, please visit our websites or call us at the number below.

http://www.palmbeachkangoo.com http://www.cheekyFitness.com 370 business park Way #113 - cube Smart center Royal palm beach, Florida 33411 561-215-9125

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NOW OFFERING

Monthly Massage Wellness Membership

$59 for your first massage and $39 per massage within that same month.

Please call for details.