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SWFL’s Resource for Essential Living

Why So Many SWFL Adults Are Struggling with Their Health Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

Human Tecar: Advanced Radiofrequency Therapy for Pain and Recovery Lisa Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT

Unlocking the Power of the Psoas: Your Secret to Living Pain-Free Again Theresa Edmunds, CHC

Floating for a Healthy Heart: Cardiovascular Benefits of Floatation Therapy Lynn Brewer

The Hidden Ingredients in Your Vitamins—And How They Affect Your Health Denise Pancyrz, CHN, DSSTM

Health

Spirituality

Spotlight

Finance

+ CBD for Stress,

+ 4 Benefits of Intuitive

+ New Earth

+ Five Steps for Domicile

Mood, and Energy > 12

Readings to Start the Year in Alignment > 34

Natural Medicine > 8 + I Love Oils, Inc. Training Center > 10

Tax Savings in the Sunshine State > 18

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CONTENTS

Winter 2026

Feature

22 Why So Many SWFL Adults Are Struggling with Their Health

By Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

26 Human Tecar: Advanced Radiofrequency Therapy for Pain and Recovery

By Lisa Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT

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LETTER BUZZ Unlock Easier Movement: The RX2600 Robotic Therapy Revolutionizing Wellness in Naples Elevate Fearlessly in Sedona

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SPOTLIGHT Medea Galligan, MS, CHHC, AADP, IFMCP, RYT New Earth Natural Medicine Dr. Steven Case Body Restore of Naples Susie Bagwell I Love Oils, Inc. Training Center

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RESOURCES

Health

Finance

12 CBD for Stress, Mood, and Energy

18 Five Steps for Domicile Tax Savings in the Sunshine State

By Lori Hubbard, MA

14 Floating for a Healthy Heart: Cardiovascular Benefits of Floatation Therapy

By Lynn Brewer, Co-Owner, Cloud9 Float Spa

16 Unlocking the Power of the Psoas: Your Secret to Living Pain-Free Again

By Theresa Edmunds, CHC

20 The Hidden Ingredients in Your Vitamins—And How They Affect Your Health

By Denise A. Pancyrz, CHN, DSS™

32 PRF: The Golden Child in Regenerative Dentistry

By Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD

By Nina Azwoir, First Vice President of Investments, Wintrust Wealth Management

Leisure 30 The Real Reason Senior Golfers Lose Distance—and How to Get It Back Without Swinging Harder

By Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

Spirituality 34 4 Benefits of Intuitive Readings for Clarity, Confidence, and Emotional Healing to Start the Year in Alignment

By Agnes Daddona, Psychic Medium and Angelic Channel

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LETTER ESSENTIAL Naples WINTER 2026

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Hey, I’m Dr. Diane!

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“What if winter were a season not for starting but for pausing... listening... resting. What would our lives look like if we didn't feel forced to race out of the gate on January 1?”

—Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD

recently read an article about how winter is a time to slow down, rest, and regenerate for all things in nature—even here in SWFL, as the daylight is shorter. The author pondered, however, that for humans, the New Year signals a time to start new projects and make New Year’s resolutions. Why is it that modern culture pushes us to do this dead smack in the middle of winter—when nature is doing the exact opposite? What if winter were a season not for starting but for pausing . . . listening . . . resting. What would our lives look like if we didn’t feel forced to race out of the gate on January 1?

Would we be able to take more time and enjoy our wins from the previous year? With more time to reflect would we make more thoughtful choices and decisions in the new year? I, personally, am going to give it a try this year.

Traditionally, I spend the last week of December and the first week of January thoughtfully examining where I am in my life and what I’ve accomplished. This year, I’m excited about three major accomplishments: 1. I have completely eliminated my heart palpitations—haven’t had one since last April!

2. We are launching our 3rd annual 10BEST awards—voting is happening now, so go here and vote by January 31: bit.ly/EN10Best2026 3. I’m launching a retreat in Sedona in March with eleven amazing female holistic practitioners to help other women entrepreneurs reach the next level in their businesses.

Here are some of the questions I ask myself during my year review, and I hope that you will take some time to do the same: What if I only had one year to live? What would I do? What places would I visit? Who would I spend my time with? How many of you have contemplated these questions?

I hope that this issue inspires you to chase your dream. After the last few years, I’ve realized—or I should say I’ve been reminded—that life is short.

Don’t let fear stop you.

Was I afraid to do some of the things I needed to do to accomplish what I listed above—Heck yeah! But I stopped listening to those voices, and I focused on one thing—the result. You’ll be afraid—do it anyway. You’ll say you don’t have time— stop watching TV or scrolling social media. You’ll worry about the money—you’d spend it on something else, trust me. The years will go by whether you chase your dream or you don’t. And at the end, do you really want to be asking yourself, “What if?”

Wishing you health and happiness,

Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD Publisher & Owner, ELM Publishing

Essential NAPLES Vol. 6, Issue 3 Essential Naples is a quarterly lifestyle publication in SWFL for health-minded locals who need credible information on holistic health and well-being trends. Our coverage is 100% local with expert content that interests both local residents and professional integrated practitioners.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Nina Azwoir, Financial Deanna M. Cherrone, MD Theresa Edmunds, CHC Denise Pancyrz, Nutrition Josephine Perez, DMD

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H e r e ’s W h a t Essential Naples Has in Store for 2026!

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Unlock Easier Movement: The RX2600 Robotic Therapy Revolutionizing Wellness in Naples

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n the quest for sustainable weight management, Naples residents are discovering an unexpected ally: the innovative RX2600 Therapeutic Robot. While not a direct weight-loss tool, this cutting-edge technology is transforming how we approach fitness by tackling the hidden barriers— chronic pain, tight muscles, and limited mobility—that often derail exercise routines and active lifestyles.

Available right here in Southwest Florida at Naples Robotic Pain Relief, the RX2600 delivers Robotic Precision Therapy (RPT). This noninvasive treatment gently applies precise, interval-based pressure (combined with subtle heat and vibration) to targeted muscles. This process nonsurgically lengthens shortened muscle fibers, releasing deep tension, correcting imbalances, and restoring natural alignment. The result? Reduced chronic pain, enhanced range of motion, and a body that’s primed for movement.

For many in Naples—from avid golfers and pickleball enthusiasts to those navigating everyday aches—the RX2600 makes physical activity feel achievable again. By easing discomfort in the back, hips, knees, and shoulders, it empowers people to walk more, go to the gym regularly, or simply enjoy paradise without limitations. As mobility improves and pain fades, staying active becomes effortless, supporting long-term weight management and overall vitality.

Professional athletes have long relied on similar robotic therapies to accelerate recovery and peak performance; now, these therapies are accessible to everyone. Sessions are comfortable, medication-free, and often yield noticeable relief quickly—many report feeling looser and more energized after just a few visits.

Ready to move better and embrace a more active Naples lifestyle?

Discover the RX2600 difference at Naples Robotic Pain Relief. Your body—and your wellness goals—will thank you!

Naples Robotic Pain Relief offers a complimentary consultation so clients can learn more about this revolutionary technology. We learn about your condition, and you discover whether this therapy can help you. You truly have nothing to lose—except your pain. To schedule a no-cost consultation or for more information, contact 239.778.6842 or visit naplesroboticpainrelief.com. See ad on page 29 >

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Elevate Fearlessly in Sedona A Soul-Powered Holistic Woman Entrepreneur Retreat in Sedona March 17–21, 2026

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f you are a female holistic entrepreneur with a new or established holistic business— or even if you are just getting started or looking to transition to a holistic business career, this is for you! Join me— Dr. Diane Hayden— Melissa Wooldridge Breton, APRN, and 10 other elite, expert holistic practitioners for Elevate Fearlessly in Sedona.

A transformative five-day, four-night immersion in healing, business development, sisterhood, courage, and self-expansion.

Step into a transformative journey designed exclusively for women who lead, heal, create, and serve. This is your invitation to rise courageously, reconnect deeply, and elevate the impact you bring into the world, both spiritually and professionally.

You're not just an entrepreneur—you are a visionary.

You are a healer. You are a leader. You are a woman with a calling.

This retreat blends deep emotional work, gentle spiritual practices, business expansion sessions, and soul-nourishing adventure—all curated and led by trailblazing facilitators, doctors, healers, and thought leaders. This retreat is an all-inclusive experience with a limited number of participants.

Retreat fee includes lodging, transportation during the retreat, meals/snacks/beverages; yoga and body movement; professional workshops; hikes and outdoor activities; shamanic experience on the land; sound journeys; and guided integration with experienced, trusted hosts and facilitators to nurture and guide. Make your reservation today to guarantee your space!

Register and learn more at retreatsandmore. com/elevate-fearlessly-sedona-retreat.

Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD, is an entrepreneur, mindset warrior, perspective shifter, empowerment mind coach, and unshakable optimist. She travels nationally to speak and present spiritual and personal development workshops.

Melissa Wooldridge Breton is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, advanced holistic nurse, functional medicine nurse consultant, integrative health and wellness nurse coach, yoga instructor, Reiki Master, and sound emissary. Visit ECLIPSEholisticliving.com to learn more.

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SPOTLIGHT ESSENTIAL Naples WINTER 2026

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“If we don’t commit to learning and living a healthy lifestyle, we can’t expect to be healthy—it is that simple.”

—Medea Galligan

Medea Galligan, MS, CHHC, AADP, IFMCP, RYT New Earth Natural Medicine A s a Holistic Functional Medicine Nutritionist, I help my clients go far beyond standard metabolic testing, diagnosis, and treatment of surface-level symptoms. Prospective clients that come to me for a Free Initial Consultation are well aware of their health issues—weight gain, chronic digestive issues, joint pain, inflammation, allergies, migraines, hormonal imbalances, sleep issues and a weak immune system—but what they don’t know is WHY they are experiencing those symptoms, or what they could do to reverse those conditions and improve their health.

Over the last 27 years, I have taught a wide variety of clients the root causes of their chronic conditions, which are almost always the result of nutrient deficiencies and exposure to an overwhelming amount of toxins. We are only as strong as our weakest link. Given the enormous amount of toxins (such as aluminum, mercury, xenoestrogens, BPA, triclosan, phthalates, parabens, nanoplastics, and so on) in our air, water, genetically, bioengineered and ultra-processed “foods” (even organic contains glyphosate which damages our gut microbiome), body care and cleaning products, not to mention the damage caused by antibiotics, medications, vaccinations and synthetic “vitamins,” it’s not surprising that the rates of all chronic diseases, dementia and cancer have all skyrocketed over the last five years.

By helping my clients understand their Godgiven Divine Design, I enable them to protect and optimize their biology with every choice they make. As a concierge practitioner, I provide the tools necessary for anyone to “make a sustainable change to a healthier lifestyle,” including reusable shopping lists, a local farm resource guide and delicious, healing recipes, as well as the practical skills of fermentation, bone broths and meat stews, healthy cooking, raw juicing and even Superfood Chocolate classes, all in their kitchen at their convenience. Together, we create a Personalized Protocol that works with their lifestyle, including

simple, healthy, and delicious meals that deeply nourish the body, satisfy the soul, and support natural detoxification from the inside out. In addition, I design a unique combination of the highest-quality, food-based supplements; all-natural, noninjectable GLP-1/GLP-2 stacked synbiotics; and a specific detox protocol that addresses the underlying imbalances in the client’s chronic conditions.

As a registered yoga teacher, I also offer private yoga classes that significantly improve strength, balance, and flexibility and foster positive mindbody awareness and self-love through physical movement, conscious breathing, and deep relaxation. Walking, cycling, running, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and dancing are also great ways to reduce blood glucose and cortisol levels, raise endorphins, support autophagy, and naturally detoxify, but consistency is the key to reversing chronic disease and lowering our risk of everything from dementia to cancer. If we don’t commit to learning and living a healthy lifestyle, we can’t expect to be healthy—it is that simple. Through my highly personalized one-on-one client-driven coaching model, my clients receive the science-based information, practical skills, support, and accountability they need when they need it, and my 5-star Google reviews and testimonials reflect the success of my programs.

As a motivational speaker, community educator, and the chapter leader of the Naples & Collier County Weston A. Price Foundation, I also teach free community wellness workshops. On January 12, February 9, and March 9, I will be teaching “Immunity Comes from Within: Risks vs. Benefits of Vaccinations, Science-Based Resources for Informed Decision Making” at the Warehouse Café in Bonita Springs at 5:30 pm. I encourage anyone struggling to better understand their health to attend and learn how to support their biology and dramatically improve their health, happiness, and longevity.

Medea Galligan, MS, CHHC, AADP, IFMCP, RYT • New Earth Natural Medicine Naples and Bonita Springs • 239.961.9270 • NewEarthNaturalMedicine.com

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Dr. Steven Case, MD • Body Restore of Naples 239.241.2869 • bodyrestorenaples@gmail.com bodyresorenaples.com • See ad on page 23 >

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t Body Restore of Naples, we are dedicated to helping patients suffering from arthritis-related joint pain and sports-related injury. We use state-of-the-art platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies to maximize your body’s own repair and regenerative processes. In addition, we offer peptide-assisted weight loss and testosterone replacement therapy to optimize mobility and maximize muscle mass. Our goal is for our patients to keep their God-given parts and delay or avoid major orthopedic surgery. We also offer IV/IM vitamin infusion, peptide therapy, and PRP hair loss therapy to optimize health and well-being.

I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over twenty years of experience with sports medicine and joint replacement surgeries. I am the only orthopedic surgeon in South Florida with a practice solely focused on avoiding surgery, utilizing these cell-based therapies. I have always been a conservative surgeon, offering patients their surgical options and conservative treatments.

I also know that conservative measures are a waste of time and may ultimately lead to a worse surgical outcome due to prolonged delay. Every patient is fully evaluated to ensure they are good candidates for treatments, and no bridges are burned.

We offer the best platelet-rich plasma processing system available on the market today, capturing greater than eighty percent of your circulating regenerative platelets and delivering more than three billion total platelets to our patients’ areas of injury. Our scientifically backed procedures can provide significant pain relief and improved joint mobility and function to eighty percent of well-selected patients with twelve months of relief.

Our adipose stem cell treatment has shown clinical improvement in arthritic joints for up to two years.

As a surgeon, I am always very satisfied to see my patients return to or exceed their prior level of activity. I am very excited to offer an officebased treatment that achieves similar results for those patients not ready for a major orthopedic operation with the associated risks. Your body has amazing healing and regenerative capabilities, and we are excited here at Body Restore of Naples to optimize and supercharge them.

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Susie Bagwell

I Love Oils, Inc. Training Center T

he word cancer feels unreal when it’s directed at you. As a professional wellness advocate who has helped hundreds navigate health challenges, the shock of my own breast cancer diagnosis was profound. But all my experience as daughter, wife, mother, friend, and advocate was tested when the tables were turned.

Facing the Facts

“These natural self-care solutions, which I could trust and source from doTERRA, helped transform my recovery space into a sanctuary.”

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Susie Bagwell • I Love Oils, Inc. Training Center • Fort Myers, FL • 239.689.3649 • iloveoils.com

—Susie Bagwell

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It’s also been a pleasure to become my own customer. As a doTERRA Wellness Advocate, I love learning about the value of therapeutic essential oils, responsible sourcing, and new studies explaining how to get back to our roots.

But this experience hit deeper than ever before.

For example, I needed more AromaTouch Technique essential oil applications this year than ever before. Despite being an AromaTouch Advocate and trainer, I relied on my friend Shirley’s expert skills and my husband’s proficiency for regular sessions. The care and kindness I felt as a recipient had a healing effect that goes beyond cellular repair.

My casual use of Frankincense oil became a significant part of my daily routine, including Frankincense boswellic acid and a powerful Frankincense cellular support blend. I also relied on a system rooted in clinically studied botanicals to help reduce feelings of stress and another to improve my restorative sleep cycles. These natural self-care solutions, which I could trust and source from doTERRA, helped transform my recovery space into a sanctuary.

As I return from my six-month checkup with zero cancer detected, I am overflowing with gratitude for the many friends, colleagues, resources, tools, and technologies that came together to allow me to live another day. My joy is sharing this experience, proving that the healthy habits we are building are not a waste of time but an investment in more time.

Don’t wait for a crisis to prioritize yourself. Take advantage of these gifts of the earth now.

Your journey to recovery and sustained wellness is unique, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. If my story resonated with you and you are ready to learn how to integrate these therapeutic, natural solutions into your daily self-care ritual, I invite you to reach out and set up a wellness consultation with us at iloveoils.com.

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To be honest, facing the facts was the easy part.

I had a great family doctor, an excellent surgeon, a supportive husband, and a small army of trusted colleagues who guided me along the way.

But the path was not without difficulty: facing personal fears about the future, anxiety about the things I might not get to experience, and anger regarding the apparent failures of all my good habits and preventative measures.

The challenges didn’t end after the surgery either. I was completely exhausted, grappling with the physical recovery and the paralyzing what-ifs.

Did they get everything? How long until I can feel like myself again? The struggle was less about physical strength and more about mental endurance. Learning to accept the new term “rest” was harder than any diet plan. I had to forgive myself for not being perfect, recognizing that consistent, small efforts were the true path to healing.

Eventually, the time came to put the recovery plan into action. The surgery and doctor’s visits were over, and my ongoing treatment plan was underway. Learning to cook differently and take my supplements consistently was more important now than ever, but somehow more difficult, too.

But this was the moment the triumph began.

The decades of nurturing others, learning about the power of natural solutions, and embracing my long-held faith were the seeds that sparked the optimistic outlook and the daily, actionable habits I needed to overcome my fears, doubts, and insecurities.

I’ve become convinced that the seemingly insignificant daily habits are the key to success in this arena. My morning routine sets the tone every day, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. I spend time reading and meditating, contemplating the things I’m grateful for, and planning my day by focusing on what’s most important now.

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CBD for Stress, Mood, and Energy

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By Lori Hubbard, MA

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annabidiol, better known as CBD, is one of more than one hundred compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC—the psychoactive component that causes an intoxicated feeling—CBD does not produce mindaltering effects, making it an appealing option for people seeking the healing benefits of the cannabis plant without the high. Millions of people around the world use CBD for stress relief, improved emotional balance, and improved energy.

CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which helps regulate stress response, mood, sleep, pain perception, immune function, and energy balance. The ECS helps maintain internal stability, or homeostasis. Because CBD doesn’t bind strongly to the ECS receptors but instead helps the system work more efficiently, it supports the body’s balancing processes. This is why many people describe CBD’s effects as subtle and holistic rather than strong or sedating.

Stress Relief and Relaxation

To manage stress, more and more people are turning to CBD. Research suggests CBD helps stress symptoms in various ways, including: • Supporting stress hormone regulation.

Studies indicate that CBD may influence the release of cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. When cortisol spikes repeatedly, people may feel anxious or overstimulated.

CBD helps moderate these responses.

• Promoting nervous system calmness. CBD impacts the body’s fight-or-flight response, and users report a sense of ease or calm after taking CBD, without feeling sedated. This makes it an excellent option for those needing a sense of calm while remaining awake and alert.

• Supporting sleep quality. Stress management is tied to improved sleep. CBD can help people fall asleep more easily or stay asleep longer by calming the mind, easing physical tension, and supporting the conditions that naturally lead to better rest.

Emotional Balance, Energy, and Focus

CBD is also widely used for mood support. Mood imbalances can arise from many factors, including stress, poor sleep, inflammation, or lifestyle habits. CBD interacts with several brain pathways that influence emotional states.

CBD interacts with serotonin receptors—especially 5-HT1A, which plays a role in regulating mood and feelings of well-being. CBD’s interaction with serotonin pathways may help promote a more balanced emotional outlook. It also reduces the intensity of stress-related responses and feelings of overwhelm. People commonly describe feeling less on edge after taking CBD, and many users find this helps them stay centered, patient, and more emotionally grounded. And because CBD acts on both the brain and body, it enhances the mind–body connection. Many people find that both their mental and physical stress decrease when using CBD.

Although CBD is often associated with calmness, it can also support energy and focus—not by stimulating the body, but by reducing the barriers that drain energy. Chronic stress and racing thoughts can be mentally exhausting. When CBD helps calm the mind or body, the result is often a clearer head and increased motivation. Users often describe this effect as “calm energy” rather than a caffeine-like boost.

It also has anti-inflammatory properties—research suggests that CBD may help reduce everyday aches or discomfort related to inflammation, making it easier to stay active and engaged throughout the day.

Treat Ailments Naturally

Dave and Nick, co-owners of The DRIPBaR Naples, are the perfect team to provide health and wellness options. A retired pharmacist who owned a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy with a USP 797-compliant lab, Dave brings his expertise in compounding to The DRIPBaR Naples. Nick’s role is more business-focused, with experience running multiple companies and seeing the need for this unique community wellness opportunity in Naples. In addition to IV therapy, The DRIPBaR offers services such as IR sauna, halo therapy, red/blue light therapy, and leg compressions.

Open seven days a week, The DRIPBaR is located at 11216 Tamiami Trail N. in the Riverchase Shopping Plaza. For more information, call 239.422.6044, email NaplesFL240@thedripbar.com, and visit thedripbar. com/Naples.

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“People commonly describe feeling less on edge after taking CBD, and many users find this helps them stay centered, patient, and more emotionally grounded.”

—Lori Hubbard, MA

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The CBD Drip offers a revolutionary approach to cannabinoid therapy by delivering broad-spectrum CBD directly into the bloodstream through a sterile IV formulation. This advanced method bypasses the inconsistent absorption of traditional oral and topical products, ensuring your body receives maximum benefit quickly and effectively.

Using cutting-edge water-soluble technology, the CBD particles in this drip are broken down to an ultra-small size, thousands of times smaller than standard formulations. This allows for nearly 100 percent absorption, making the infusion both fast-acting and highly efficient. Because the formulation is small enough to pass through sterile filters, it ensures a clean, safe, and powerful delivery.

This broad-spectrum formula combines six potent cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, CBN, CBD-A, CBGA, and CBC. Together, they create the entourage effect. This combination may help reduce pain, anxiety, inflammation, and nausea while promoting better sleep, neuroprotection, and overall wellness.

Experience a new standard of CBD therapy with every infusion.

CBD is an excellent, effective, natural resource for managing stress, supporting emotional balance, and improving energy levels. Nonintoxicating and nonaddictive, CBD offers a natural option for people seeking gentle, daily support for mental and physical well-being.

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People use CBD for a wide range of wellness goals, including stress and restlessness, aches and pains, mood support, headaches, sleep disturbances, and joint pain and stiffness. Experiences vary, but many people report significant improvements in quality of life with CBD as part of their routine.

There are many advantages of CBD over other treatment options. CBD is nonaddictive and nonintoxicating, which means it doesn’t trigger dopamine surges associated with addictive substances, users don’t develop a tolerance the way they can with other medications, and stopping CBD does not cause withdrawal symptoms. These advantages contribute to CBD as a low-risk option for people seeking daily mood or stress support.

CBD also pairs well with other wellness practices.

Some people use CBD before meditation or yoga to deepen relaxation and enhance mind–body awareness. Others find that taking CBD before social situations helps them feel more at ease and present.

Athletes often incorporate CBD into their recovery routines to ease sore muscles and support better rest.

As CBD becomes more popular because of its benefits and safety, many people are experimenting with different forms—tinctures, capsules, gummies, topical creams, and even IV drips. Tinctures allow for flexible dosing and quicker absorption, while gummies offer convenience and consistent servings.

Topicals can be applied directly to areas of physical discomfort to provide targeted relief. Perhaps the most effective method of experiencing the benefits of CBD, however, is the IV drip.

As interest in CBD continues to grow, quality and sourcing have become increasingly important. Not all CBD products are created equal, and effectiveness depends heavily on purity, formulation, and bioavailability. Choosing professionally formulated, lab-tested options ensures consistent dosing, safety, and reliable results. When CBD is delivered in a controlled medical setting—such as through an IV infusion—it allows individuals to experience its benefits with confidence, precision, and maximum therapeutic impact.

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Floating for a Healthy Heart:

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Cardiovascular Benefits of Floatation Therapy

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By Lynn Brewer, Co-Owner of Cloud9 Float Spa

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the warmth of the saltwater in float tanks dilate blood vessels, improving overall circulation. This enhanced blood flow can help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, a major cause of heart disease.”

—Lynn Brewer

ven though February is American Heart Month, the health of our most vital organ should receive that little extra care every month. For those familiar with the tranquility of floatation therapy, it’s well-known as a sanctuary for the mind and body. However, its impact stretches beyond mere relaxation, touching the very core of our cardiovascular health. Let’s explore the ways in which regular floating sessions can be a powerful ally for your heart.

Improved Circulation: Nurturing Your Heart Through Enhanced Flow

In our fast-paced rhythm of modern life, chronic stress has become a public health enemy, contributing to a plethora of cardiovascular issues, including hypertension and heart attacks. The serene embrace of floatation therapy is a proven antidote to the stresses of our daily lives. For our hearts, this reduction in stress is not just a relief but a necessity. Chronic stress taxes the heart, elevating the risk of common heart issues. By regular tank floating, we allow our bodies to drift away from stress, thereby helping to safeguard our hearts against common heart issues.

Blood Pressure Regulation: Floating toward Equilibrium

Easing the Heart’s Burden: Stress Reduction

The benefits of floating include improved blood circulation, a key component of heart health.

Good blood circulation is fundamental to cardiovascular health, ensuring oxygen and nutrients are effectively delivered throughout the body.

Buoyancy and the warmth of the saltwater in float tanks dilate blood vessels, improving overall circulation. This enhanced blood flow can help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, a major cause of heart disease.

High blood pressure is a silent threat that significantly increases the risk of heart disease.

The serene environment of a floatation tank can help the body shift from its sympathetic (stress-induced) state to a parasympathetic state, which supports relaxation and healing. This gentle regulation is a testament to the body’s innate ability to heal and find balance. Regular flotation therapy sessions could therefore play an important role in maintaining optimal blood pressure levels, offering a serene approach to heart health.

The Heart’s Variability and Rhythm

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in the time between heartbeats and is considered an indicator of cardiovascular fitness and stress resilience. HRV is an important indicator of heart health, reflecting the heart’s ability to adapt to stress and environmental changes.

Emerging evidence suggests that floating in a float tank may positively influence HRV, signifying a more resilient and flexible cardiovascular system. Incorporating flotation therapy into our wellness routines can help build a heart that’s not only stronger but also more adaptable to the challenges it faces.

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For those of us who have experienced the profound calmness of floating, it’s clear that its benefits ripple through every aspect of our well-being, including our heart health. Let’s recognize that floatation therapy is more than a mental escape—it’s a practice with the power to enhance heart health, offering a peaceful yet potent way to support our cardiovascular system.

The compelling health benefits make floating a staple in your self-care.

We could get very technical about how your magnesium level affects not only your heart but every organ in your body. It is always easier to find time to float than to spend many hours in medical offices or hospitals, or to curtail our activities. For you and your family, float regularly—or at least twice monthly—and enjoy a higher quality of life for yourself and those you influence.

For a healthier you, call 239.691.1128 today to schedule your appointment. It is never too late to start a healthier you. Make your New Year’s resolution to become healthier and stay healthier in the coming year. Life is simply easier when you are feeling healthy and well.

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Unlocking the Power of the Psoas:

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By Theresa Edmunds, CHC

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hether you want to get back to an activity you love or just want to move your body without pain, there is a muscle you may not have ever heard of that could very well be the problem. For those dealing with nagging back pain, hip discomfort, or knee issues—or simply wanting to stay ahead of potential injuries—the key might lie in a lesserknown muscle: the psoas.

Often called the “hidden hero” of the core, the psoas (pronounced SO-as) is a deep-seated muscle that plays a pivotal role in your daily movements and overall well-being. Let’s explore what it is, why it matters, and how addressing it with specialized treatment can keep you moving comfortably through the season.

What Is the Psoas Muscle?

The muscle that most people don’t know about but causes all kinds of issues with the back, hips, glutes, and legs. The psoas muscle might be the most important muscle in the body! It is the only muscle that attaches the legs to the torso. It has a big job to do!

The psoas major is one of the hip flexors, originating from the lumbar spine (lower back) and attaching to the femur (thigh bone). It works in tandem with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas, enabling actions like lifting your knee or bending at the hip. Beyond flexion, the psoas stabilizes the spine, supports posture, and contributes to pelvic alignment.

The psoas muscle keeps your hips level, creating the foundation for your torso. It is so strong that it can actually pull your hips out of alignment, creating a pelvic tilt, which is responsible for sciatic pain. When one hip is pulled out of alignment, it causes dysfunction in the back at the sacroiliac joint (SI), where the sciatic nerve runs. This can cause debilitating pain, which can shoot down into the glute and even into the leg.

When tight or imbalanced—often from prolonged sitting or actions that shorten it—the psoas can pull the pelvis forward, leading to anterior pelvic tilt. This misalignment commonly manifests as lower back pain, hip tightness, groin discomfort, or even referred pain down to the knees via connected muscle chains. Symptoms of psoas issues include sharp or aching pain in the lower back, buttocks, or front of the thigh. It’s particularly prevalent among active adults, as repetitive motions can strain this deep muscle.

The challenge? The psoas is located deep in the body, making it difficult for traditional massage, stretching, or manual therapy to effectively release and lengthen it. That’s where advanced robotic therapy shines.

Pain Prevention for an Active Winter

After long flights or drives to Naples, many people arrive with tight muscles from hours of immobility. Add in the enthusiasm for Florida’s outdoor activities, and the psoas can quickly

While at-home stretches can help maintain psoas health, deep, contracted psoas muscles often resist traditional methods. This is where Naples Robotic Pain Relief stands out—specializing in releasing the psoas using the RX2600 Therapeutic Robot. This cutting-edge, noninvasive technology applies gentle, sustained pressure and vibration to precisely target and lengthen deep muscles like the psoas, achieving results that manual therapy, massage, or stretching alone cannot.

The RX2600 relaxes contracted muscle fibers, restoring them to their natural length, relieving pressure on joints, nerves, and the spine. Clients

frequently report significant improvement in back, hip, and knee pain after just a few sessions, with enhanced mobility and reduced risk of injury.

It’s drug-free, painless, and ideal for active adults wanting to stay on the courts and courses all season long. And individuals who just want to return to normal everyday activities.

Many have tried everything else without success—now, this robotic approach offers real, lasting resolution. Naples Robotic Pain Relief provides a complimentary consultation to assess your needs.

Ready to release your psoas and reclaim pain-free movement? Visit naplesroboticpainrelief. com or call today to schedule.

Embrace a Vibrant, Pain-Free Season

This winter in Naples, don’t let psoas-related pain sideline you from the fun. By understanding this vital muscle and seeking specialized FDAapproved robotic treatment at Naples Robotic Pain Relief, you can enjoy every swing, serve, and shuffle with confidence. Here’s to a season of sunshine, sports, and serenity—pain-free!

We offer a complimentary consultation so clients can learn more about this revolutionary technology. We learn about your condition, and you discover whether this therapy can help you. You truly have nothing to lose— except your pain. Theresa Edmunds is a Certified Health Coach and co-owner of Naples Robotic Pain Relief. She is passionate about helping people feel better. To schedule a no-cost consultation or for more information, contact 239.778.6842 or visit naplesroboticpainrelief.com.

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become overworked. Tightness here doesn’t just cause direct discomfort—it can cascade into hip and knee issues by altering gait and joint mechanics. For those with existing back or joint pain, or anyone aiming to avoid injury, focusing on the psoas is essential. Regular maintenance can improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance performance in your favorite sports.

A tight psoas can limit mobility, increase injury risk, and contribute to compensatory pain in the back, hips, or knees. Here’s how it impacts each activity.

• For golfers—swing with ease, not pain: In golf, the psoas is crucial during the downswing and follow-through, where hip flexion and rotation generate power. It stabilizes the lumbar spine against the torque of your swing. However, a tight psoas can limit hip mobility, leading to compensatory movements that cause lower back strain or hip pain—common complaints among golfers.

• For pickleball players—stay agile on the court: Pickleball’s fast-paced dinks, volleys, and lateral shuffles heavily engage the hip flexors, including the psoas, for quick directional changes and low bends. Tightness here can contribute to lower back pain, piriformis issues in the glute, or hip discomfort, especially after extended play, and may indirectly affect the knees by altering balance.

• For tennis players—serve up strength, not strain: Tennis demands explosive hip flexion during serves, groundstrokes, and sprints, making the psoas a key player in power and stability. Chronic tightness can lead to lower back issues or hip impingement, and over time, contribute to knee pain through poor biomechanics.

For all these sports, releasing psoas tension not only alleviates pain but also boosts performance and helps prevent overuse injuries.

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Five Steps for Domicile Tax Savings in the Sunshine State

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By Nina Azwoir, First Vice President of Investments, Wintrust Wealth Management

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“As a financial advisor with clients’ best interest always at the top of mind, I am always excited to share the news that Florida does not have a state income tax—and on top of that, sharing that Florida has no estate, gift, or inheritance tax as well.”

—Nina Azwoir

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re you one of the lucky Americans considering a move to the Sunshine State? If so, you are not alone. Over the last decade, more than 350,000 individuals have annually changed their domicile to Florida. It’s not an easy decision to leave your home state and embark on the “sunshine and low taxes venture”; however, Florida flirts with many—and more often than not, wins them over.

Florida is a preferred destination for sunshine, some of the world’s best beaches—and no state income tax! It's no surprise many people choose to make this great state their home. The intention to make Florida your permanent residence is called “domicile,” and it can have many perks.

Trading State Income Tax for Vitamin D?!

Let’s look at why savvy people like you choose to domicile in Florida (did we mention there is no state income tax?). Not paying state income tax can make a critical difference in your financial well-being. Add to that the vitamin D you get each time you walk out the door, and it’s no wonder so many are unable to resist Florida’s charms.

As a financial advisor with clients’ best interests at the top of mind, I am excited to share that Florida does not have a state income tax and has no estate, gift, or inheritance tax. Many of my clients from Illinois and New York know all too well the impact some of these tax burdens can have on their legacy and livelihood. However, Florida presents a strong case for domicile; you should still conduct a side-by-side evaluation with your accountant, attorney, and financial advisor.

Benefits Beyond Sunshine and Warm Breezes

Digging a little deeper to look at several benefits individually, we find that one of the most notable benefits of domicile is the homestead exemption.

This gives you up to a $50,000 exemption and limits the increase in your property value to 3% per year or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. This alone can result in $750 in annual savings and is portable if you later choose to move within the state. However, we must be diligent and take an active role, as this benefit is not automatic. You need to have owned the home in the year you apply for this exemption

by January 1 and apply by March 1. With this, you also get Florida’s infamous Homestead Creditor protections. Please contact me or another professional for more information.

The perks don’t end there. Residents who have chosen Florida as their legal domicile are granted protections by the state for annuities and life insurance cash value. So perhaps it’s time to calculate your “northern tax”—but beware and compare.

Keep in mind that if you have income from a business or a rental property in a state with income tax, income tax in that state may continue, although some can be moved. A property may be placed into an LLC to change the character from real estate to intangible property, but only in certain states.

5 Important Steps to Making Florida Your Home

If you are ready to make sunscreen and tax savings part of your everyday life, here are five steps you should take: 1. File a Declaration of Domicile at your local courthouse.

2. Change your motor vehicle registration and driver’s license.

3. File for your Florida homestead exemption.

Don’t wait too long in an environment where property values are still rising.

4. You should also start cutting ties to your former domicile state. Make sure you

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execute or update your wills and trusts to make them current to Florida law.

5. File a final tax return in your prior state, and if you need to keep filing there, begin filing as a nonresident.

Other things you can do are find local doctors, attorneys, financial advisors, professional memberships, and even a new place of worship. Make sure to have your mail delivered to your Florida address and open a local bank account. Individuals have been audited by states that are losing income tax dollars by the day to our sunny state, so spend as much time as possible in this area. A general rule of thumb is to be here for six months plus one day.

Finally, don’t forget to register to vote in Florida!

For a comprehensive list to help you with your decision to domicile, please reach out to me at nazwoir@wintrustwealth.com. I am happy to be your resource as we welcome you to this sunny community.

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The Hidden Ingredients in Your Vitamins

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—And How They Affect Your Health

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By Denise Pancyrz, CHN, DSSTM

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id you know that most supplements on the market contain fillers or additives—often listed as “other ingredients”—to aid manufacturing and stability? We reach for vitamins and powders hoping for more energy, better sleep, or faster recovery—but what if the pills you’re taking aren’t helping at all?

Even trusted brands often include binders, cellulose, or processed oils that your body struggles to absorb. The result? Fatigue, bloating, or frustration instead of the benefits you expected.

The key to real results is choosing supplements your body can actually use—and that starts with understanding what’s inside the bottle.

Why We Reach for Supplements (And What They’re Really Doing)

People take supplements for four main reasons: • Filling nutrient gaps: Busy lifestyles and soil-depleted diets often leave gaps in vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s, and B vitamins.

• Supporting health goals: Supplements can enhance digestion, metabolism, hormone balance, and cognitive performance.

• Preventative health: Antioxidants and adaptogens help reduce oxidative stress and support long-term wellness.

• Medical guidance: Chronic conditions or post-surgical needs sometimes require supplemental support under professional care.

Quick Tip: Even the “healthiest” supplement won’t work if your body can’t tolerate it. That’s why ingredient transparency matters.

Hidden Ingredients: What’s Really in Your Pills

Many supplements contain “inactive” ingredients that can affect digestion or absorption. Common ingredients include: • Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC): A binder that can cause bloating or constipation in sensitive individuals.

• Hypromellose (vegetarian capsules): May slow nutrient release or irritate digestion.

• Seed oils (corn or soy): Found in vitamin D softgels; highly processed and potentially inflammatory.

• Artificial colors and sweeteners: Can trigger headaches or sensitivities.

• Hidden allergens: Soy, gluten, dairy, and shellfish may be present in binders or capsules.

Why it matters: These ingredients don’t just “fill space”—they can influence how well your body absorbs nutrients. For example, cellulosebased capsules may slow down release, meaning your body gets less of what you paid for.

Myth vs. Truth: Myth—all supplements are created equal. Truth—quality and absorption vary widely. What’s on the label isn’t always what your body can use.

Quick Tip: Always check the “other ingredients” section—not just the active nutrients.

Read Labels Like a Pro

Look beyond the front label. Marketing claims can be misleading.

• Check serving size: Some “high-potency” formulas require multiple capsules.

• Scan inactive ingredients: Avoid unnecessary binders, dyes, and oils that you cannot tolerate.

• Pay attention to the top five red flags on a supplement label: • artificial colors or sweeteners • corn or soybean oil in softgels • “proprietary blend” without exact amounts • excessive fillers like MCC or hypromellose • missing third-party testing info

Brand Matters: Why Quality Can Make or Break a Supplement

Finding the Right Fit: Personalizing Your Supplements

Choosing supplements your body tolerates leads to better absorption, fewer side effects, balanced energy and metabolism, hormone support, and confidence in your health routine.

For example, switching from a cellulose-based capsule to a liquid magnesium formula can reduce bloating and improve sleep quality— small changes, big results.

Supplements only work if your body can absorb and tolerate them. Even harmless-sounding fillers—like cellulose or corn oil—can cause subtle side effects.

How hair analysis helps: A simple ½-inch hair sample can reveal mineral imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and even patterns that suggest intolerance to certain additives. For example, elevated stress markers or poor detox pathways may indicate difficulty processing synthetic binders or seed oils.

With this insight, you can: • Avoid supplements that trigger digestive or inflammatory reactions • Select nutrients your body can absorb • Personalize your routine for energy, metabolism, and overall wellness Quick Tip: The best supplement isn’t the trendiest or most expensive—it’s the one your body can actually use.

Stop guessing, start knowing. Contact us to learn how personalized testing can transform your supplement routine.

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Trial and error is common, but there’s a smarter way. Understanding your nutrient status and digestive health helps identify which supplements your body can actually use. Examples include: • Magnesium vs. Calcium Imbalance • Issue: High calcium-to-magnesium ratios can disrupt absorption.

• Symptoms: Constipation, muscle cramps, fatigue, poor sleep.

• Quick Tip: Choose formulas with balanced ratios.

• Vitamin D with Inflammatory Oils • Issue: Softgels often contain corn or soybean oil.

• Quick Tip: Opt for vitamin D in olive, avocado, or MCT oil.

• Zinc Overload • Issue: Risk of overuse with multivitamins or lozenges.

• Quick Tip: Check total zinc intake from all sources.

• Digestive Sensitivity to Fillers • Issue: Cellulose or hypromellose can cause bloating.

• Quick Tip: Try powdered or liquid forms if capsules bother you.

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Not all supplements are created equal. Before buying, ask whether the manufacturer uses third-party testing for purity and potency, offers bioavailable forms (such as methylated B vitamins or chelated minerals), avoids unnecessary fillers or synthetic additives, and provides transparent labeling and ethical sourcing.

Why it matters: A supplement with the right form—like methylated folate instead of folic acid— can make the difference between effective support and wasted money.

• Iron Absorption Issues • Issue: Iron competes with calcium and zinc for absorption.

• Quick Tip: Take iron separately or choose a formula designed for better uptake.

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Why So Many SWFL Adults Are Struggling with Their Health

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By Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

“There is a different model for healthcare— one that is beginning to grow, especially in places like Naples, where active adults want more than pills, surgeries, and excuses.”

—Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

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alk into any waiting room in America, and you’ll witness the same scene: crowded chairs, overwhelmed staff, a physician racing from room to room holding a laptop, and patients filling out clipboard after clipboard—trying to explain their symptoms before the clock runs out.

It’s not that doctors don’t care. Most of them care deeply.

The problem is that the system they work in . . . doesn’t.

For years, we’ve been taught to believe that declining mobility, joint stiffness, poor sleep, brain fog, and afternoon fatigue are all “normal parts of getting older.” But if you spend enough time talking with people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond— especially here in active Naples—you’ll notice something interesting: These problems aren’t universal. Some people experience a rapid decline.

Others thrive well into their 80s.

The difference? It’s not luck. It’s not genetics. It’s not even how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

It’s the approach—or, more accurately, the limitations of that approach—in our current Western medical model.

The System Isn’t Designed to Find the Problem—Only to Label the Symptom

Most people assume that when they go to the doctor, they’ll receive answers, clarity, and guidance.

The reality is much more constrained. A typical primary care physician is required to see 25–35 patients per day. That leaves six to twelve minutes per visit. In that time, they must review your chart, interpret your labs, ask questions, make a diagnosis, create a plan, write documentation . . . and move on to the next exam room.

There simply isn’t space for deeper questions like: • Why is the cholesterol high?

• Why isn’t the thyroid functioning properly?

• Why is the joint inflamed?

• Why is the gut irritated?

• Why is energy crashing every afternoon?

Instead, the system is designed to offer the fastest, billable, insurance-approved solution: • High cholesterol � statin • Acid reflux � PPI • Arthritis � anti-inflammatory • Sleep issues � sedative

• Back pain �MRI � injection • Hypothyroid�medication • IBS�medication • Skin rash � steroid cream The symptom gets a label. The label gets a prescription. And the underlying problem keeps brewing.

The Inside and Outside of the Body Are Not Separate Systems

A powerful example comes from the world of gut inflammation. Most people think gut issues mean only bloating or reflux. But the research—and what we see every day—shows that gut irritation can lead to hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain, autoimmune cascades, and more.

Take gluten as one example. Gluten is a sticky protein—very similar to the sticky nature of chewing gum. When swallowed, it can adhere to the intestinal lining, causing irritation. Over time, that irritation can disrupt the gut barrier, trigger immune responses, and inflame tissues beyond the digestive tract.

The result? A systemic inflammatory response that may show up as arthritis, not because the joints are the problem, but because the chemistry around them is compromised.

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One of the biggest misconceptions in Western medicine is that internal issues and physical issues are unrelated. But the body doesn’t operate in isolated compartments. A gut problem can show up as back pain, joint pain, skin issues, brain fog, fatigue, and autoimmune flare-ups.

A stressed nervous system can impair sleep� poor sleep can elevate inflammation�inflammation can worsen arthritis � arthritis can restrict movement �restricted movement can accelerate aging. Everything affects everything.

The traditional model forces people into silos: • One doctor for the stomach • One for the thyroid • One for the joints • One for the brain • One for the pain • One for the pre-op • One for the post-op But people don’t live in silos. Our bodies operate as a single, interconnected system—which raises some important questions: What if your knee pain isn’t coming from your knee? What if your fatigue isn’t coming from age? What if your arthritis isn’t “just arthritis”?

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“What if your knee pain isn’t coming from your knee? What if your fatigue isn’t coming from age? What if your arthritis isn’t ‘ just arthritis’?”

—Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

This is why treating arthritis with only joint injections is often ineffective. It’s why treating reflux with only acid blockers never fixes the root issue, why treating brain fog with stimulants doesn’t restore clarity, and why treating low energy with caffeine creates a cycle of chasing symptoms.

It’s not age. It’s not “just genetics.”

It’s the system.

What If Care Looked Different?

Imagine a world where your provider had time to actually listen, where your sleep, gut health, brain function, inflammation, hormones, and mobility were all examined together. A world where solutions were based on cause, not symptoms, you didn’t need five specialists to get one clear answer, and aging meant moving better, thinking more clearly, and feeling younger.

For decades, we’ve been conditioned to believe the current system is the only way.

It’s not.

There is a different model for healthcare—one that is beginning to grow, especially in places like Naples, where active adults want more than pills, surgeries, and excuses. A model where the question isn’t “What medication do you need?” but rather, “Why is this happening in the first place?”

A model that brings together physical ability, balance, flexibility, strength, inflammation, gut health, sleep, nervous system regulation, internal chemistry, and longevity. A model designed not for sick care, but for health care.

the traditional insurance-driven system to create environments where people can receive wholebody care without the constraints of rushed visits or fragmented treatment.

Right here in Naples, we’re proud to be part of that movement.

While Berman Physical Therapy is officially closing at the end of 2025, it’s not disappearing— it’s evolving. Our work continues under a more comprehensive umbrella designed to address both the internal and external components of health in one place.

If you’re curious about what this new model looks like, or if you’ve felt stuck in the cycle of symptom-based care and want to explore a different path, we’re always happy to have a conversation. You deserve a future where aging feels better—not worse. And that future begins with asking better questions.

To learn more about this evolving model of care, search for The Berman Method Podcast available on all platforms or call us at 239.431.0232 for a conversation. No pressure, no sales pitch—just clarity.

Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of Berman Physical Therapy, where they focus on treating the actual problem causing your symptoms (pain) to help you avoid taking pain pills and dangerous surgeries. So, if you’re tired of feeling “old” and you are looking for another way to keep active and mobile, call Dr. Berman at 239.431.0232 to take A Quiet Movement Is Beginning in Naples advantage of a FREE 30-minute taster session!

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Advanced Radiofrequency Therapy for Pain and Recovery

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By Lisa H. Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT

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report that incorporating Tecar therapy into training regimens helps them recover faster between workouts and maintain peak performance throughout demanding seasons.”

—Lisa H. Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT

or decades, physical therapists and sports medicine practitioners across Europe have relied on a technology that has only recently gained traction in the United States. Human Tecar, developed in Italy in 1979, represents the original radiofrequency therapy designed to accelerate healing and reduce pain—without surgery, injections, or medication.

Here at Good News Doctor Naples, we are proud to be the first in the region to offer this exceptional technology. As chronic pain affects millions of Americans and athletes continually search for faster recovery methods, this non-invasive treatment offers an approach that works with the body’s natural healing processes rather than simply masking symptoms.

Understanding the Technology

Human Tecar—which stands for Transfer of Energy, Capacitive and Resistive—delivers radiofrequency energy at 447 kHz through specialized electrodes applied to the skin.

This specific frequency stimulates tissues from within, creating a controlled thermal effect that increases cellular activity.

The treatment operates on a straightforward principle: by generating heat deep within tissues rather than applying it from the surface, the therapy can reach structures that traditional heat therapy cannot. This internal warming triggers several physiological responses simultaneously.

When radiofrequency energy penetrates tissue, it increases blood circulation in the targeted area, delivering more oxygen and nutrients while removing metabolic waste products. The enhanced circulation helps reduce inflammation, while the thermal effect relaxes muscle spasms and stimulates nerve endings to reduce pain signals.

Perhaps most significantly, the therapy activates the mitochondria—cellular structures responsible for energy production. This activation may enhance the body’s natural repair mechanisms, potentially speeding recovery from injury or chronic conditions.

What Conditions Does It Help?

Rather than forcing change through invasive means, the therapy enhances biological processes already at work—circulation, cellular metabolism, and tissue repair—aligning with a broader shift in health care toward treatments that prioritize

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restoration, resilience, and long-term function over short-term symptom suppression.

Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists use Human Tecar to address a diverse range of conditions. The most common applications include: • Musculoskeletal pain: Patients with chronic lower back pain, neck pain, arthritis, and knee problems have reported improvement following treatment protocols. The therapy appears particularly effective for conditions involving both muscle and joint dysfunction.

• Sports injuries: Muscle tears, ligament sprains, tendinitis, and similar injuries respond well to the treatment. Many athletes incorporate Tecar therapy into their recovery programs to return to activity more quickly.

• Soft tissue conditions: Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis—which often resist conventional treatment—have shown positive responses in clinical settings.

• Edema and lymphatic issues: The therapy’s ability to stimulate lymphatic drainage makes it useful for managing swelling, whether from injury, surgery, or conditions like lymphedema.

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What to Expect During Treatment

A typical Human Tecar session lasts 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the area treated and the severity of the condition. The therapist applies a conductive cream to the skin and uses handheld electrodes to deliver the radiofrequency energy to targeted areas.

Most patients describe the sensation as a gentle, penetrating warmth—not uncomfortable, but noticeably different from surface heating. The therapist can adjust the intensity based on patient feedback and tissue response.

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While Human Tecar excels at treating existing problems, athletes and active individuals increasingly use it for preventive care. Regular sessions may help maintain tissue health, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk—similar to how massage therapy or chiropractic care functions as maintenance rather than crisis intervention.

Weekend warriors—those who enjoy golf, tennis, pickleball, or other activities—use it to stay active without the setbacks that often accompany aging or overuse. Athletes report that incorporating Tecar therapy into training regimens helps them recover faster between workouts and maintain peak performance throughout demanding seasons.

The therapy integrates easily with other treatment approaches. Therapists often combine it with manual therapy programs or other modalities for comprehensive care.

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Tecar Therapy is a great way to treat aches and pains from activities such as pickleball.

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“Perhaps most significantly, the therapy activates the mitochondria— cellular structures responsible for energy production.

This activation may enhance the body’s natural repair mechanisms, potentially speeding recovery from injury or chronic conditions.”

—Lisa H. Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT

Treatment protocols vary considerably. Acute injuries may require daily sessions for one to two weeks, while chronic conditions typically involve two to three sessions per week over several weeks.

Many patients report feeling improvement after just a few sessions, though complete resolution often takes longer.

Advancing Technology: The Hydra Fascial Innovation

Human Tecar continues to evolve with cuttingedge developments. Coming very soon to Good News Doctor Naples: the revolutionary Hydra Fascial electrodes will specifically target fascial tissue—the connective tissue network that envelops muscles, organs, and other structures throughout the body.

Fascia plays a crucial role in movement, flexibility, and pain. When fascial tissue becomes restricted or adhered due to injury, poor posture, or chronic tension, it can cause widespread discomfort and limited mobility. The Hydra Fascial electrodes are designed to address these fascial restrictions more effectively than traditional approaches.

This advancement represents a significant step forward in treating myofascial pain syndromes, chronic tension patterns, and movement restrictions that stem from fascial dysfunction. By combining Human Tecar’s proven radiofrequency technology with electrodes specifically engineered for fascial treatment, practitioners will have

enhanced tools to address conditions that have historically been challenging to treat.

Safety and Comfort

Human Tecar therapy is remarkably safe and well-tolerated by most patients. The treatment is gentle and noninvasive, making it an excellent option for those seeking alternatives to more aggressive interventions.

Sessions are performed by trained professionals who monitor tissue response in real time, ensuring both comfort and optimal therapeutic benefit throughout the process. Sessions are comfortable and relaxing, with most patients finding the experience pleasant. The adjustable intensity means treatment can be customized to your comfort level throughout each session.

Some patients may notice temporary warmth or slight redness in the treated area, which typically fades within hours—a sign that the therapy is working to increase circulation and promote healing. Occasionally, patients report mild soreness similar to post-exercise muscle fatigue, which resolves quickly.

Your practitioner will conduct a thorough screening to ensure the therapy is appropriate for you. While Human Tecar is suitable for most people, certain conditions require special consideration, including pacemakers, pregnancy, or active cancer. Your provider will discuss your complete health history to create the safest, most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.

A New Standard in Noninvasive Healing

As healthcare continues to move toward solutions that support the body rather than override it, Human Tecar stands out as a powerful example of innovation rooted in physiology. By enhancing circulation, cellular energy, and tissue responsiveness, this therapy aligns with the body’s inherent capacity to heal and adapt. At Good News Doctor Naples, we are excited to bring this proven technology—and its latest advancements—to our community, offering patients and athletes alike a smarter, safer path toward recovery, resilience, and long-term performance.

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Lisa H Sprague, MSS, PTA, LMT, is the co-owner of Good News Doctor Naples with Dr Mark DeBrincat, the Good News Doctor! Lisa has over thirty-five years of experience as a licensed healthcare practitioner and has been in private practice since 1999. Good News Doctor Naples offers you powerful new approaches to optimize your health and well-being at the cellular level, frequency therapy, cognitive testing, advanced technologies and products, and more. Together, we combine expertise in energy medicine, brain health, pain therapy, and advanced technology to offer a truly comprehensive approach to Wellness. Experience life-enhancing services starting at the cellular level to treat the whole to heal the part, improve quality of life, and empower you to put self-care back into your healthcare! Visit me at 5621 Strand Blvd, Suite 301, in Naples, 239.821.1223, or go to GoodNewsDoctorNaples.com.

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If you’re dealing with persistent musculoskeletal pain, recovering from a sports injury, or looking to maintain physical performance as you age, Human Tecar offers a noninvasive alternative to surgery or long-term pain medication. The therapy requires no medication, involves no recovery time, and integrates well with other treatments.

Whether you are recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving to perform at your best, this advanced therapy represents a powerful step forward in personalized, noninvasive care.

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The Real Reason Senior Golfers Lose Distance

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By Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

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very week in Naples, I meet senior golfers who are frustrated, confused, and, frankly, a little defeated. They’ve been told by teaching pros, YouTube instructors, and even golf manufacturers that the only way to gain distance is to swing faster.

“Get a lighter club.”

“Switch to senior-flex shafts.”

“Whip the club through the ball.”

On paper, this sounds logical: Lighter club = faster clubhead = more distance.

But what if I told you this advice is exactly why most senior golfers in Southwest Florida are hitting it shorter every year?

As a doctor of physical therapy and biomechanics expert, I’ve worked with thousands of senior golfers over the past decade. And I can confidently say this: Distance loss has far less to do with age… and far more to do with how your body moves.

And the good news? You can fix it—without swinging harder, without speed sticks, without gym workouts, and without trying to move like a 25-year-old tour pro.

Let me explain.

The Two Ways Human Beings Can Hit a Golf Ball Farther There are only two ways to make a golf ball go farther on planet Earth: 1. Increase momentum.

2. Increase power.

That’s it.

And almost every senior golfer I meet is unknowingly relying on momentum, the same way you’d swing a heavy sledgehammer: take it back, fling it forward, hope it connects.

Momentum requires one of two things: swing something heavier, or swing something faster. Now here’s the paradox: Most seniors are advised to use lighter clubs, and they naturally swing more slowly as they age. So if the club is lighter and the swing is slower, momentum decreases. And with it, distance. This is the downward spiral many golfers feel but can’t articulate. However, momentum isn’t the only way to create distance. In fact, it’s the worst strategy for aging golfers.

The better option—the one used by older players who seem to never lose distance—is power.

Power: The Secret Advantage Senior Golfers Aren’t Being Taught

Here’s the simplest definition of power: Power = Work ÷ Time In golf terms, “work” is the number of muscles you use during your swing, and “time” is how long it takes to get from the top of your backswing to impact.

Most senior golfers are only using a small handful of muscles—usually their arms and shoulders— while the bigger, more powerful muscles in the hips, glutes, feet, and core are asleep at the wheel.

If you double the number of muscles working in your golf swing, you double your power—without swinging any faster.

That’s not an opinion. That’s physics.

This is why we routinely see Naples golfers gain 10 or more yards of carry after increasing clubhead speed by just 1 mph. The PGA of America reports an average of 2.8 yards per mph. Our seniors are receiving more than triple that amount.

Because we’re not chasing speed—we’re turning muscles back on.

Why Seniors Lose Power (It’s Not What You Think)

Here are two simple, safe, and incredibly effective drills I teach every day in my clinic and on the course.

1. The Wall Drill—restore your backswing power: Stand inches away from a wall.

Place a fist against it and put your forehead on your fist. Now: • straighten your lead arm • keep your trail knee bent • reach your knuckles straight back, not around your body • push into the inside of your trail foot This restores proper loading, rotation, and spine angle—the foundation of power.

The Bottom Line for Senior Golfers

Distance loss is not inevitable. Weakness is not inevitable. Losing flexibility is not inevitable.

The real problem is that seniors are trying to fix their game with the wrong tools. You don’t need to swing faster. You don’t need to buy lighter clubs.

And you definitely don’t need to train like a young tour pro.

You need to teach your body how to move correctly again. When the right muscles engage— especially the feet, hips, core, and glutes—distance comes back quickly, consistently, and safely.

And most importantly, you get to enjoy the game again.

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If you’re a senior golfer frustrated with generic, “one-size-fits-all” advice, I created a free resource just for you: a digital copy of my book, The Berman Method of Golf Performance. It’s written at a fifthgrade reading level, filled with pictures and graphs, and designed specifically for aging bodies—not 25-year-old tour pros.

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Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and owner of Berman Golf, where they focus on helping aging golfers increase distance off the tee, shoot more consistently, and play more frequently. If you’re not ready to accept “getting old” as an excuse for a poor golf game, call Dr. Berman at 239.431.0232 to take advantage of a FREE 30-minute taster session!

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Two Drills Every Senior Golfer in Naples Should Be Doing

The Foam Roller Drill—turn the body on: Hold a foam roller against your chest with straight arms. Then: • hinge your hips backward • turn into the backswing while keeping the roller glued to your chest • keep your right knee bent • feel your core and glutes “wake up” Then reverse: • straighten your lead knee • push through your trail foot • rotate your belt buckle toward the target If you do this correctly, your glutes will be firing like crazy, and your balance will be challenged— proof you’re using muscles that haven’t been active in years.

These drills train the exact motion the golf swing demands: full-body, triplanar power.

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As the body ages, three major issues develop: 1. Loss of triplanar movement: The golf swing is a triplanar movement—meaning the body must move in all three planes of motion. But most seniors spend their days in one plane: sitting, standing, walking straight ahead. This leads to stiffness, shortened muscles, and poor rotation.

2. Deactivated foot and hip muscles: There are sixteen muscles in the arch of your foot alone. Most seniors shut them off by wearing tightly laced golf shoes, using thick orthotics, and relying on heavily cushioned soles.

When the foot muscles turn off, the glutes turn off. When the glutes turn off, power disappears.

3. Incorrect weight shift and sequencing: Most senior golfers initiate the downswing with their arms rather than their body.

This causes: • early extension • flipping • inconsistent contact • loss of compression • loss of distance The fix is not “keep your head down” or “slow your tempo.” The fix is better biomechanics—loading the trail leg properly, maintaining knee flex, and initiating the swing from the hips, not the hands.

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PRF: The Golden Child in Regenerative Dentistry

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“Because of its ability to revascularize tissues and its incorporation of defense-fighting immune cells, PRF has proven to be a relatively low-cost, easily procurable regenerative strategy.”

—Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD

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latelet concentrates have been used in the medical and dental fields for over 20 years for their favorable wound-healing capabilities. In the 1990s, the initial biomaterial was PRP (platelet-rich plasma), but PRP required anticoagulants to prolong its shelf life. Within the past five years, PRF (platelet-rich fibrin, which contains approximately 10 times the platelet concentration that is found in the body) has come to be known as the “golden child,” not only due to better growth factor (GF) concentrates and extension of its properties from 2–4 weeks (PRP) to 4–6 months (PRF), but it is a much more natural delivery method, and no anticoagulants are needed. Today, these platelet concentrates are used worldwide in regenerative medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and their strong wound-healing capabilities. Platelet concentrates create the opportunity to deliver many GFs simultaneously, and together with platelets, leukocytes (white blood cells) serve in the natural wound-healing process.

PRF is considered a second-generation platelet concentrate with a longer growth factor release profile. It forms a 3D scaffolding or matrix that, in addition to its high concentration of beneficial leukocytes, plays a key role in tissue healing and tissue formation. The takeaway here is that even though PRP, which stays active for 2–4 weeks, has been used in almost every aspect of medicine for over 20 years and is recommended for the fast release of GFs, PRF is better suited for long-term delivery and has a greater wound-healing potential over a longer period, since it can be extended to 4–6 months.

Additionally, PRF can stimulate osteogenesis (new bone formation) and angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation). In PRF, the fibrin matrix is better organized and therefore more efficiently directs stem cell migration toward the healing site.

PRF in Dentistry

In dentistry, PRF has numerous applications— from preserving bone in extraction sites and repairing periodontal (gum) defects and gingival recessions to implant placements, bone regeneration, sinus grafts, healing soft tissues by joining them when sutures won’t work, and facial esthetics. New studies have shown that PRF significantly lowers the rate of dry sockets and post-operative pain following third molar (wisdom teeth) extractions, and there are even new studies in regenerative dentistry mainly because of PRF’s unique biocompatible properties and regenerative abilities.

This is why we highly recommend PRF for nearly every extraction. Not only is it the most natural way to support healing, but it also preserves the jaw bones through the prolonged delivery of GFs to the extraction site. Multiple studies have compared PRF with regular bone grafts (cadaver, bovine, etc.). No significant differences were found between the two groups, except that PRF is allnatural and does not require cadaver or bovine/ porcine bone material. In some cases, we will add tricalcium phosphate to create a “thicker” matrix (also known as “sticky bone”); this also helps maintain the site if the patient will have an implant placed immediately or in the near future.

The Future of PRF

The new frontier in Regenerative Dentistry includes regenerating pulpal (nerve) cells, TMD (temporomandibular disorders), and even ONJ (osteonecrosis of the jaws). Although there are no systematic reviews on the use of PRF in these cases, numerous case reports and studies report promising outcomes.

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Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD, has been practicing dentistry for almost 35 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at the New Orleans Coast Guard/Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire (or whole—holistic) state of physical and emotional well-being.

Maintaining health through preventive measures and oral disease treatments is her priority. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition rather than just treating the symptoms, testing for biocompatibility to identify pathways that reduce inflammation, and applying biocompatible and biomimetic materials, supplements, and essential oils to restore and strengthen the oral cavity, ultimately benefiting the whole body. After decades of restoring and transforming smiles, Dr. Perez has integrated total wellness into her oral health enhancement practice—a revolutionary style of dentistry. Visit Pure Dental in Naples at 4444 Tamiami Trail N, Ste. 6–7, call 239.692.9623 or visit www.puredentalnaples.com.

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At Pure Dental Naples, we have had success avoiding root canals in certain teeth. While we obviously cannot bring back to life a tooth (nerve) that is dead, there is a sensitive protocol that needs to be followed, and the outcomes have been excellent. When teeth have very large or deep cavities, the use of ozone O2/O3, bioactive materials, and PRF is showing promising results. Additionally, many patients will be happy to find that PRF can be used in facial esthetics: skin regeneration (microneedling), skin revolumizing, and reshaping fillers (also known as BioPRF). Although in the early stages, using PRF vs. traditional fillers provides a more natural approach than the traditional chemical materials currently being used. Some clinicians are effectively using PRF for certain hair loss treatments as well.

It is exciting to see that PRF is also being used in diabetic ulcer treatments with excellent results.

Because of its ability to revascularize tissues and its incorporation of defense-fighting immune cells, PRF has proven to be a relatively low-cost, easily procurable regenerative strategy. There are numerous studies being conducted presently on PRF and its regenerative and anti-microbial properties, and I believe PRF is the go-to in regeneration and healing protocols. All these features support the conclusion that PRF is the superior option to enhance the healing of soft and hard tissues. I sometimes joke: “PRP is old school…we use PRF in our office!”

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4 Benefits of Intuitive Readings

for Clarity, Confidence, and Emotional Healing to Start the Year in Alignment

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By Agnes Daddona, Psychic Medium and Angelic Channel

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“When I connect with your energy and your angels, I receive messages that illuminate your soul path.

Whether you are changing careers, healing a relationship, or seeking deeper meaning, the guidance you receive offers clarity and a new sense of direction.”

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new year brings fresh energy, new possibilities, and a renewed desire to align with what truly matters. Yet many people begin January feeling overwhelmed, confused, or emotionally drained.

The holidays are beautiful, but they can also surface old wounds, unresolved family dynamics, financial stress, and emotional fatigue. This is why the first months of the year are a powerful time to pause, breathe, and realign with your soul’s truth.

For over twenty years, I have guided clients around the world through intuitive readings that help them reclaim clarity, confidence, and inner peace, especially at the beginning of the year. An intuitive reading is more than a prediction or a glimpse into the future; it is a sacred conversation with your soul and the Angelic Realm. It reveals what your spirit is trying to tell you and what your heart has been too overwhelmed to hear.

As you step into 2026, here are four hidden benefits of intuitive readings that can support you in creating a year filled with purpose, alignment, and healing.

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Letting Go of Confusion and Self-Doubt

The new year is full of expectations: new goals, new habits, and new visions. Yet many people feel confused about what they truly want or are afraid to make the “wrong” decision. Intuitive reading helps you cut through the noise.

When I connect with your energy and your angels, I receive messages that illuminate your soul path. Whether you are changing careers, healing a relationship, or seeking deeper meaning, the guidance you receive offers clarity and a new sense of direction.

Clients often tell me that after a session, the confusion they carried for months suddenly dissolves. With clarity comes confidence, which in turn enables you to make decisions, set boundaries, and step forward with certainty.

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Receiving Angelic Guidance for Relationships, Career, and Health

January and February are natural times to reflect on and evaluate your life. Where are you feeling Emotional Detox After the Holidays fulfilled? Where are you longing for change?

During a reading, the Angels share loving The holiday season often stirs emotions we do not insights about the areas of your life that need expect: old memories, grief, unresolved tension, or even quiet loneliness. You may walk into January attention, healing, or support: • Relationships: Your angels help illuminate feeling heavy without truly knowing why.

In intuitive reading, I tune into your emotional communication patterns, emotional wounds, body, your energy field, and the vibrational patterns and the spiritual agreements you have with you carried from the past year. Together, we others. Whether you are healing a partidentify what needs to be released so you can start nership, attracting new love, or restoring fresh. Many clients describe this experience as an harmony, the angelic guidance brings gentle “emotional reset,” where the weight they have been clarity. carrying finally lifts.

• Career: Many clients feel called toward a new When you clear emotional residue, you create path but do not know how to begin. The messpace for joy, peace, and possibility to enter your life. sages that come through often reveal hidden You begin the year open, instead of overwhelmed. talents, next steps, or opportunities that your mind has not yet recognized.

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• Health and well-being: Your body speaks energetically. I often receive intuitive guidance about the emotional roots of physical stress, burnout, or imbalance. When your energy aligns, your body begins to restore itself.

• This type of angelic guidance is not fear-based or forceful; it is loving, supportive, and deeply empowering.

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A New Year Means a New You

Agnes Daddona, MA, Intuitive Counseling, is one of the best Psychic/ Mediums and healers in New England.

The gift of intuition runs in her family for generations. For more than 20 years, Agnes has worked with thousands of people worldwide through Psychic Readings, Mediumship, Channeling Angels, Counseling, Healing, and Teaching in English and Polish. Agnes has transformed many people’s lives to meet their dreams. She continues to solve the most difficult issues when it seems no one else can help. To book your Intuitive Reading, contact Agnes at AgnesDaddona.com, email agnes@IntuitiveCounselingllc.com, or call 860.941.2667.

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When you clear your energy, listen to your intuition, and open your heart to guidance, your entire life shifts. You become magnetic to opportunities, connections, and blessings that match your true vibration.

If you feel called to begin 2026 with clarity and intention, I invite you to experience an intuitive reading with me. Your angels are ready to guide you, and I am here to help you hear them.

Start this year aligned, supported, and connected to your soul’s highest path. You are worth it.

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Every new beginning requires one essential thing: the willingness to release what no longer serves you. But most people do not know what their blocks truly are.

In a reading, I will help you identify: • Energetic blocks or emotional patterns • Fear-based beliefs • Old narratives from childhood • Past-life imprints • Energies absorbed from others • Protective habits that now limit you When you understand the roots of your block, healing becomes possible. With angelic support, we clear what is ready to be released so you can step forward lighter, stronger, and more aligned.

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Theresa Edmunds, CHC

Naples, FL • 239.778.6842 theresa@naplesroboticpainrelief.com naplesroboticpainrelief.com

Educating clients about all aspects of natural health. Truly healthy food, living chemicalfree and detoxing, healthy home, emotional well-being, reducing stress, movement, supplements/ homeopathy. Helping you recover, enhance, and protect your health.

Providing the foundation you need to live your best life full of energy and vitality.

DIABETES REVERSAL COACHING

Denise A. Pancyrz, CHN, DSS™ CuraVida Wellness Solutions Marco Island, FL • 877.287.2843 denise@mycuravida.com MyCuraVida.com

The conventional approach to managing type 2 diabetes long term is not effective.

Holistic lifestyle coaching helps to reverse the effects of diabetes, guiding you away from counting carbs and diets and leading you to recognize factors that affect your glucose. Lower your A1c, stabilize glucose levels, increase your energy, and lose weight naturally.

ENERGY HEALING

Lisa H Sprague MSS, PTA, LMT Good News Doctor Naples

ESSENTIAL OILS AND NUTRIENTS Susie Bagwell I Love Oils, Inc.

Fort Myers, FL • 586.604.3500 susie@iloveoils.com • iloveoils.com

Susie Bagwell has been using essential oils for over 20 years and helps her customers with cutting edge natural solutions.

Her “Smell ’em Wear ’em Drink ’em” slogan applies to more than just certified pure essential oils. Her dōTERRA brand products also include bioavailable supplements and exclusive home care products.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Wintrust Wealth Management Nina Azwoir, First Vice President Naples • 239.697.5204 www.nazwoir.wintrustwealth.com nazwoir@wintrustwealth.com

Nina Azwoir is a licensed Financial Advisor with over 17 years of industry experience in the realm of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement solutions. Nina has the knowledge and

Cloud9 Float Spa

Fort Myers • 239.887.4161 c9floatspa.com

Cloud9 Float Spa & Wellness Center will be celebrating our 6th anniversary on April 1. What an exciting time it has been as we continue educating clients on the many benefits of magnesium for health. Many lives have been restored, reclaimed, and enriched by adding floating to their weekly routine. Make your appointment today to start enriching your life.

FUNCTIONAL & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE/ INTEGRATIVE MD Dr. Steve Case, MD Body Restore of Naples

Naples,FL • 239.241.2869 4760 TAMIAMI TRAIL N bodyrestorenaples@gmail.com

Dr. Case is an orthopedic surgeon with twenty-five years of experience.

He provides the lastest generation platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments, peptides, and testosterone replacement to avoid major surgeries, decrease pain, and optimize joint mobility and function. We help you get your life back.

Dr. Richard Hiler Feel Amazing Spine & Joint Institute

Naples, FL • 239.330.1000 staff@feelamazing.com • feelamazing.com

Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute focuses on stem cells for spine and joint, neuropathy solutions for legs, feet, and hands, and spinal decompression to relieve chronic or severe back and neck pain. Call for a free telephone consultation with a chiropractic neurologist or for a free recorded webinar.

Sarasota, FL • 941.404.8030 bestmedicinefl@gmail.com BestMedicine.US

Best Medicine is the holistic/ functional practice of Carol L. Roberts, MD, providing longevity services, including natural hormone replacement therapy, and second opinions for chronic conditions undertreated by conventional medicine. Located in Sarasota, Florida, Dr. Roberts has decades of experience in the field and truly listens to her patients.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Berman Physical Therapy

Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT 501 Goodlette Rd N, C-100, Naples, FL 34102 • 239.431.0232 Drberman@bermanpt.com Bermanpt.com

Most people think pain is a standard part of the aging process. We help people age 50+ avoid surgery and pain pills so they can keep active, mobile, and living their best life!

HOLISTIC FUNCTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Berman Health and Wellness Jenni Berman, PA-C, CPT, CNS 501 Goodlette Rd N Unit C202 Naples, FL 34102 • 239.431.0232 bermanpt.com/wellness

Berman Health and Wellness is a Functional Medicine Center that helps individuals reach their goal weight and optimize their gut health, while avoiding needless medications and achieving the highest quality of life imaginable. Our goal is to evaluate the metabolism, gut health, and bloodwork to optimize each aspect of the client.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY/ HYPNOTHERAPY

Christina & Charles Patti MY Self Wellness Bonita Springs, FL • 239.908.9958 info@myselfwellness.com myselfwellness.com

MY Self Wellness offers hope and healing for mental health challenges. As an awardwinning ketamine clinic, we combine ketamine treatment with holistic practices for a complete mental reset. Our compassionate approach has helped thousands reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals and alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and chronic pain.

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This is where cellular science meets holistic healing! I believe that all healing starts at the cellular level. Cutting-edge therapies, diagnostics, and natural solutions target the root causes of cellular dysfunction and help you recover and optimize your performance, health, and well-being from a deeper level and at a faster rate. Restore to optimal health with a holistic approach. It is never too late. I hope to see you soon!

FLOAT SPA

Dr. Carol Roberts, MD Best Medicine

ESSENTIAL Naples

Naples, FL • 239.821.1223 GoodNewsLisa@aol.com goodnewsdoctornaples.com

perspective to help keep her clients and their financial future on a steady course as they navigate through life and retirement.

Her highest priority is her clients and their families. Reach out to Nina for your complimentary financial plan.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Local Experts In and Around Naples MICROVASCULAR HEALTH Lisa H Sprague MSS, PTA, LMT Good News Doctor Naples

ESSENTIAL Naples

Naples, FL • 239.821.1223 GoodNewsLisa@aol.com goodnewsdoctornaples.com

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This is where cellular science meets holistic healing! I believe that all healing starts at the cellular level. Cutting-edge therapies, diagnostics and natural solutions target the root causes of cellular dysfunction and help you recover and optimize your performance, health and well-being from a deeper level and at a faster rate. Restore to optimal health with a holistic approach. It is never too late. I hope to see you soon!

NUTRITION/REGISTERED DIETITIAN/PRIVATE CHEF Jenni Berman, PA-C, CPT, CNS Berman Health and Wellness Naples, FL • 239.431.0232 www.bermanpt.com/wellness

Berman Health and Wellness is a Functional Medicine Center that helps individuals reach their goal weight and optimize their gut health, while avoiding needless medications and achieving the highest quality of life imaginable. Our goal is to evaluate the metabolism, gut health, and bloodwork to optimize each aspect of the client.

Medea Galligan New Earth Natural Medicine Naples FL • 239.961.9270 medeagalligan@gmail.com NewEarthNaturalMedicine.com

As a Holistic Functional Medicine Nutritionist, I help my clients go far beyond the standard metabolic testing, diagnosing and treating of surface-level symptoms. Over the last 27 years, my clients have learned about the ROOT CAUSES of their chronic conditions and have REVERSED THEM—FOR GOOD!

Denise A. Pancyrz, CHN, DSS™ CuraVida Wellness Solutions Marco Island, FL • 877.287.2843 denise@mycuravida.com MyCuraVida.com

Chronic disease is first addressed with finding root cause. Each wellness package starts with functional medicine testing hair analysis setting the stage for a sound nutritional foundation. We are a comprehensive integrative virtual wellness center resolving type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, weight loss, joint pain, and more.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Nature’s Rite

Onlines • 800.991.7088 www.mynaturesrite.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS Dr. Gaynell Anderson Core to Floor Wellness

Naples, FL • 239.398.5631 info@coretofloorwellness.com coretofloorwellness.com

A concierge Physical Therapy service specializing in building strength, enhancing wellness, and promoting health longevity. Specialty programs include breath and health longevity, focusing on core strengthening and recovery resilience, pre/postnatal pelvic care, postmenopausal pelvic care, and hypopressive technique training for postural, core, and breath strengthening.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Richard Hiler Feel Amazing Spine & Joint Institute

Naples, FL • 239.330.1000 staff@feelamazing.com • feelamazing.com

Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute focuses on stem cells for spine and joint, neuropathy solutions for legs, feet, and hands, and spinal decompression to relieve chronic or severe back and neck pain. Call for a free telephone consultation with a chiropractic neurologist or for a free recorded webinar.

ROBOTIC MUSCULAR THERAPY

Naples Robotic Pain Relief Theresa Edmunds, CHC, RPT

Naples, FL • 239.778.6842 theresa@naplesroboticpainrelief.com naplesroboticpainrelief.com

This innovative technology uses the static pressure of the robotic arm to release muscle tension, lengthening muscles back to their original state. This reduces pressure on joints/bones and increases flexibility. Clients report pain resolution, greater mobility, recovery from injury, increased range of motion, and a general feeling of well-being.

SELF HEALTH

Candice Rosen RN, Health Counseling

Candice Rosen, RN • candicerosenrn.com

Candice P. Rosen is a registered nurse, social worker, nutritionist, health counselor, and author. She is the creator of The Pancreatic Nutritional Program and Data-Driven Fueling. She has spent her life’s work focused on improving the wellness of both her clients and her community. She advocated for preventative medicine, improved disability access, promoted maternal and infant health, and worked to bring awareness to the global obesity and diabetes epidemics.

SPORTS/PERFORMANCE/ EXERCISE Berman Golf

Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT 501 Goodlette Rd N, C-100, Naples, FL 34102 • 239.431.0232 distance@bermangolf.com Bermangolf.com

Most golfers think a deteriorating golf game is a normal part of getting older.

We help aging golfers increase distance off the tee, shoot more consistently, and play more frequently!

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