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COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word.

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RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

DAWN HARRIS SHERLING, M.D., F.A.C.P. Dr. Sherling is a general internist and clinical associate professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. She is the author of several academic articles and a medical thriller, Not Quite Dead.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers, Summer may look a little different in the Sunshine State this year, as we step into a post-quarantine world to find a country in need of not only restoration, but also peace and compassion. As challenging as times may be, we have the ability to bring positivity and hope to those around us, even if we’re still social distancing. This season, I encourage you to take moments to discover ways you can lift the spirits of others in your community, while also finding time to enjoy these summer months with your loved ones, whether that means taking a weekend getaway to one of our beautiful beaches or having a staycation right at home at your pool.

Now that we’re trying to get back to normal life after the height of COVID-19’s impact, it’s a great time to consider your personal health and how you can improve your healthy lifestyle. In this Summer double issue, we present some of Central Florida’s best medical professionals in this Orlando’s Elite Doctors feature. We hope this helps you when making decisions about physicians and specialists to visit, and we’d love to hear your feedback.

After months of staying indoors, working from home, and living in casual wear, what better time than now to refresh your wardrobe or at least get a good haircut. We’ve got a glimpse of the latest summer trends that will update your closet with fun looks that will inspire you this season. Our fashion photo series in this issue shines a light on luxury jewelry pieces that will make any summer outfit fashion-forward and full of life.

With some new summery pieces to enjoy the warm weather in, you’ll want to spend your afternoons and evenings out and about in our lovely city. Fortunately, Orlando is bouncing back in a big way, with our unique shops, great restaurants, and local attractions reopening and ready to make your season one to remember. Go out and enjoy all that Orlando has to offer and support our small businesses that are truly the heartbeat of the City Beautiful. As always, remember to practice social distancing when possible and follow any CDC health and safety guidelines while shopping, dining, and living life in Orlando.

And get those annual passes out! Finally, our world-class theme parks are once again open and filled with excitement for you and your family to enjoy. Universal Orlando has opened its gates, and Walt Disney World is set to open July 11. In this issue, we’re sharing the details you’ll need to know before planning your trip to one of these amazing parks.

However you decide to spend your summer, we are thankful that you have chosen to make Orlando Style Magazine part of your experience. We are so grateful for you, our loyal readers, as well as our dedicated advertisers, and our hardworking team of talented designers and writers who always provide unforgettable contributions to this publication.

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We wish you all the best this summer. We will get through this together! Stay safe and healthy, and have a wonderful 4th of July!

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Summer in Florida just doesn’t seem complete without a staycation at one of our world-class theme parks, and thankfully, after months of pandemic-related closures, our favorite local parks are finally opening their gates to a highly anticipated summer of fun.

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT When Universal Orlando announced their plans to reopen on June 5, theme-park fans nationwide began to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. Whether you decide to take the post-pandemic world one small step at a time and begin by simply visiting Universal Citywalk, or you want to jump right back into the fun with Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando is longing to make your summer one to remember with just as much thrill as before. Perhaps even book a weekend getaway at one of Universal’s luxurious hotels and resorts.

Whatever Universal locale you decide to visit, there are new safety guidelines that you will need to follow in order to ensure that your stay is as carefree as possible. All guests are required to wear face coverings, as well as undergoing temperature checks. You will notice staggered parking and limited ridership to the parks’ attractions, as well as increased cleaning and disinfecting of ride vehicles, dining locations, and other park areas. As of now, you’re probably a pro at social distancing, and your new six-feet-apart skills will come in handy, as this is a must for all guests. Select attractions even have Virtual Line experiences.

Plan your stay today by visiting universalorlando.com.

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT Walt Disney World has invited guests to once again experience the magic that only Disney can bring as early as July 11, when Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen. Following closely behind, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT will allow entrance beginning July 15. If you’re not planning on entering the parks but still want to enjoy the wonder of Disney World, you can now visit Disney Springs, which has once again opened its exciting restaurants and shops.

As you begin to make more magical memories, you will need to be aware of Disney’s new safety procedures. Due to the limited capacity for the theme parks and resorts, Disney World will manage attendance through a new reservation system. New ticket sales and hotel reservations will be temporarily paused so that Disney can focus on those with existing vacation plans. All guests at any park or Disney Springs must wear masks or face coverings and expect temperature checks, and intense cleaning procedures will take place to ensure your safety during your visit.

Although large-group events such as parades and nighttime spectaculars may not return for some time, many rides and attractions will still be available to the public. Unfortunately, Mickey and Minnie may be careful about shaking hands and posing for pictures, but don’t worry! The famous couple and their Disney character friends will still make appearances throughout the parks.

You can find more details at disneyworld.disney.go.com.

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY Tampa’s very own Busch Gardens is open again and ready for you to experience the joy of this Floridian theme park. Come spend an afternoon enjoying the park’s amazing attractions and rides, as well as getting up-close views of some of the most beautiful wild animals in the state.

Before planning your visit to Busch Gardens, be sure to pay attention to the theme park’s COVID-19 guidelines. All guests over the age of two must be wearing a face covering before entering the park; however, there will be designated relaxation areas where guests may remove their face covering. Busch Gardens has also implemented enhanced cleaning protocols at high-contact areas, such as arrival turnstiles, dining locations, and ride vehicles. Be sure to maintain your six feet, whether you are waiting in line for your favorite attraction, viewing the animal exhibits, or checking out in one of the gift shops.

For more information, visit buschgardens.com/tampa.

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Stylistic fine-tuning for sharper looks.

As on the BMW 5 Series range, the updated BMW kidney grille drops down further into the front apron and its chrome surround has a one-piece design framing both elements of the grille. M-specific double bars and an M badge are present and correct. The front apron has bolder contouring and larger air intakes at the sides, while the expansive central air intake is hexagonal in shape and incorporates the oil cooler and the radar sensor for the Active Cruise Control (ACC) system. The new L-shaped light tubes searing in narrow streaks towards the kidney grille add a dynamic flourish to the newly designed LED headlights. The new option of BMW Individual lights Shadowline adds a dark-tinted accent to the Adaptive LED Headlights and BMW Laserlight. The aluminium bonnet, the front side panels with the signature M gills, the streamlined M exterior mirrors and the roof made from carbon fibrereinforced plastic (CFRP) join the BMW kidney grille’s double bars as hallmark design features of the performance models in the BMW 5 Series range. The thinner walls of the M-specific twin tailpipes create a greater sense of high-tech precision. The muscular rear apron with large diffuser has also been restyled, as have the threedimensional LED rear lights, whose precise light graphic provides a fresh take on the familiar BMW L shape.

TRACK mode for an undiluted M feeling in the BMW M5 Competition.

In the BMW M5 Competition, keeping the M Mode button pressed then confirming the prompt in the central display engages the additional TRACK mode. This mode is designed exclusively for use on race circuits and deactivates all the comfort and safety functions of the driver assistance systems. To focus the driver’s attention even more intently on the road ahead, the audio system is also muted and the central display switched off. The result is an ultra-pure distillation of M feeling. The instrument cluster switches to M View, while the Head-Up Display dispenses with readouts from the driver assistance systems. Automatic activation of the hazard warning lights in

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response to emergency braking is suppressed and the collision warning system is also deactivated. Pressing the M Mode button again exits TRACK mode and returns to the ROAD setting.

Imposing power from high-revving V8 engine.

The V8 unit under the bonnet of the BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition goes about its business in racing-car-derived, highrevving style – i.e. with imposing muscularity and supreme power delivery. The BMW M5 generates its maximum output of 441 kW/600 hp at 6,000 rpm, while the BMW M5 Competition’s 460 kW/625 hp also comes on line at 6,000 rpm. The duo’s peak torque of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) arrives as low down as 1,800 rpm and is sustained at this elevated level all the way to 5,600 rpm in the BMW M5 and an even higher 5,860 rpm in the BMW M5 Competition. The engine characteristics can be changed at the touch of a button from the basic EFFICIENT mode to SPORT and SPORT+, resulting in even more willing response to movements of the accelerator. The BMW M5 sprints from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, putting it firmly into super-sports car territory. And it only requires 11.1 seconds to power to 200 km/h (124 mph) from rest. The BMW M5 Competition completes both tasks a fraction more quickly: 100 km/h (62 mph) is up in 3.3 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.8 seconds. The top speed of the BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition is 250 km/h (155 mph) – or 305 km/h (189 mph) with the optional M Driver’s Package specified. The flap-controlled dual-branch exhaust system of the BMW M5 and the M Sport exhaust system on the BMW M5 Competition – likewise with a dual-branch and flap-controlled design – produce the soundtrack to match. A more understated engine note can also be summoned with the M Sound Control button. The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission fitted as standard enables extraordinarily short shift times and fast, precise responses to every nudge of the accelerator. The Drivelogic rocker switch on the gear selector allows three modes to be chosen for efficient, sporty or dynamically intense track driving – the latter involving extremely rapid gearshifts. The driver can use both the selector lever and the shift paddles on the steering wheel to intervene manually.

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Celebrity Stalkers when an admirer crosses the line from fan to stalker

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Being rich and famous may come with plenty of perks, but not without a sometimes terrifying price! Part of being a celebrity means having your every move followed, and thanks to the internet, it’s now easier than ever for fans to track down their favorite idols. Here are six stars whose stalkers will make you glad for once that you aren’t rich and famous.

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According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Josh Groban was recently granted a restraining order against a fan who’s been obsessed with him for years. Groban says he met the woman through a mutual friend online and had made plans for them to go on a date until he got sick and had to cancel.

When the woman kept pestering him about cancelling, Groban told her he was no longer interested in meeting up at all. Since then, she’s been bombarding Groban with texts, emails, DMs, graphic packages and even going so far as to contact his family members and his current girlfriend. The woman told Groban she knows where he lives in Los Angeles and also claimed she went to his home when he wasn’t there. In June, a judge agreed to grant Groban a temporary restraining order ordering the woman to stay 100 yards away from him, his family and his girlfriend in addition to stopping all online contact.

In 2011, Thomas Brodnicki was charged with felony stalking of Selena Gomez, but had the charges dismissed. The judge in the case refused to issue a restraining order against Brodnicki until he could appear in court and defend himself. In a surprising turn of events, Brodnicki sided with Gomez in her bid for a permanent restraining order against him and filed a sworn declaration telling the judge, “I do not wish to object to the restraining order against me because I know it is the only thing that will make me stay away from Selena.” In another declaration, Brodnicki told an LAPD Detective that he had over fifty conversations with God a day about killing Gomez... talk about creepy!

In 2018, a fan accused of terrorizing Taylor Swift and her family was sentenced to 10 years of probation. The man named Frank Edward Hoover began sending the pop star’s father, Scott Swift, disturbing letters in 2015 that promised to kill their entire family. Hoover referred to himself as the “real son of God” and called the Swifts “the evil family of devils.”

Incredibly this wasn’t Swift’s first terrifying encounter with a fan. In 2011, Swift received a restraining order against a man who believed he was married to Taylor and vowed to murder anyone who came between them. He sent her emails, letters, and tweets saying frightening things like, “If anyone in Taylor Swift’s family gets killed, it is not my fault.”

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Sadly, not every stalker story concludes with a happy ending. One of Hollywood’s most frightening stalker stories belongs to John Lennon. In 1980, the Beatles star was shot outside of his Manhattan home by Mark David Chapman, a fan who had become incensed by Lennon’s lifestyle and public statements such as his remark about the Beatles being “more popular than Jesus.” Chapman remained at the scene reading The Catcher in the Rye until police arrived and had planned to cite the novel as his manifesto. Unfortunately, Lennon succumbed to his injuries and the world mourned the loss of an icon. Chapman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.

The Queen of Pop has had her fair share of frightening encounters with stalkers. One fan’s stalking was determined to be such a threat that he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1996. Robert Dewey Hoskins had been obsessed with the icon for years and her bodyguards were forced to shoot him when he hopped the fence at her Hollywood Hills home.

Hoskins was an extremely violent man and had said he was either going to marry Madonna or “slash her throat from ear to ear.” Hoskins served his time and was committed to a mental institution, but he escaped from the facility in early 2012. Thankfully, the man was caught by police and put back into custody, leaving Madonna and her family safe once again.

Beyonce is no stranger to conspiracy theories such as claims she faked her pregnancy and the wildly spread notion that she is a member of the Illuminati. However, one fan took conspiracy theories to a whole new level back in 2009 when he sent threatening letters to Beyonce that accused her of being an impostor who killed the real Queen Bey in order to take over the star’s life. The British fan named Bassey Essein allegedly tried to give Beyonce a personalized book full of notes on religion because he believed it would “help” her. The threatening letters led the court to slap Essein with an anti-harassment order. The case cost the star tens of thousands of pounds in legal fees, but Essien was warned to stay away from Beyonce and banned from contacting her or her entourage. I think it’s safe to say someone has been watching a little too much Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

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STYLE MD

B Y D A W N H A R R I S S H E R L I N G , M . D . , F. A . C . P. Carbs or fat? Atkins or South Beach? We spend a lot of time, energy, and money trying to figure out which diet to choose. We agonize over our options and then, a few weeks or months later, we feel guilty when we abandon whatever program we signed up for. But what if I were to tell you that what you think matters very little in terms of your weight. How your bacteria feel about it, on the other hand, probably makes all the difference.

If you haven’t already heard, our intestines (primarily our large intestines) are filled with billions of bacteria contributing more towards the total DNA in our bodies than our actual cells do. This is called the gut microbiome. And our microbiome may be influencing our weight more than anything we choose to do. Our bacteria might be the tiny generals sending out commands to the rest of our body by way of chemical signaling—ordering us to eat more or less and possibly even directing our cells on whether to expend or conserve calories.

THERE IS SOME EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT WE PROMOTE THE BEST OF OUR MICROBIOME WHEN WE EAT REAL, UNPROCESSED FOOD. Sounds crazy, right? Well, scientists thought so too until 2015, when a study demonstrated that mice fed emulsifiers commonly used in human food (used to make ice cream smooth and baked goods fluffy), were fatter. We can’t digest these emulsifiers and neither can the mice. They pass through to the intestines and are actually used as food by the bacteria in the microbiome. This bacterial food, also called “prebiotics”, causes so-called bad bacteria to grow like, well, to grow

like bacteria that you’ve just given a lot of food to. Then, these multiplying bacteria signaled the mice to eat more, perhaps in an effort to further increase their own growth.

But, that’s mice. They are dumb. They listen to bacteria. Humans are higher order beings and we can control ourselves, right? Maybe not. In 2019, scientists took 20 people and housed them in a lab for two weeks. Everything they ate was provided to them and recorded. For two weeks, they were given a diet of unprocessed foods—no emulsifiers or other additives—just fruit, nuts, veggies, meats, whole grains, and other “whole” foods. They could eat as much or as little as they wanted. Then, those same people were fed an ultra-processed diet for two weeks—with the same additives the mice were given plus a few more—basically stuff that comes wrapped in plastic or is available in the freezer section of the supermarket. Those same people ate an average of 500 calories a day more during the ultraprocessed phase of the diet and as a result, gained about 2 pounds in two weeks.

Everything else during the study was the same— carbs, fats, protein, sleep, exercise, sodium. The only difference was the food additives in the processed foods. And importantly, most of these additives aren’t food for us, but for our gut bacteria.

Unlike the mice study, the human study didn’t check for the ultraprocessed foods’ effect on the participants’ microbiomes, but many other studies have shown that the emulsifiers and taste enhancers used in processed foods changes the composition of human microbiomes. It isn’t a far leap to consider that what we feed our microbiome, how much and which bacteria we promote by our food choices, wind up determining what signals get sent to our brains and stomachs.

So, what food should we choose? Which diet promotes the most weight loss? Yet another study showed that some people lose a tremendous amount of weight on low carb, while others actually gain weight on the same diet. Likewise, people can lose a ton of weight on a low fat diet, while others gain weight. This holds true for almost every weight loss plan.

What works for your friend may not work for you. And this may be due to the fact that although people are remarkably similar, our microbiomes are astoundingly different.

There is some evidence to suggest that we promote the best of our microbiome when we eat real, unprocessed food. Our brains get the signal to eat less and our bodies get the signal to burn more. We may not be what we eat, but our bacteria certainly are. There are a lot of things we could be doing to be healthier, but feeding yourself and your microbiome the foods that nature intended may be a good place to start.

Dr. Sherling is a general internist and clinical associate professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. She is the author of several academic articles and a medical thriller, Not Quite Dead.

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By Autumn Barker With the official start of summer underway, we’ll be logging countless hours by the pool and on the beach. While there is nothing better than relaxing on the beach and soaking up the sun, it can be a bit intimidating to parade around in public in our bathing suits - especially while we are still working on building our tan. We have compiled a collection of onthe-beach exercises to help you tone and define your muscles so you’ll have the confidence to strut your stuff this summer.

Working out in the sand provides extra resistance to any exercise you do and gives your muscles an extra challenge in stabilizing you. In addition to the extra physical challenge, you’ll also get a mood boost from the additional Vitamin D you’re soaking up. And what better way to get your body beach ready than on the beach?

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Just like before any workout, take the time to properly hydrate, warmup, and stretch your muscles. Warming up is important because it increases blood flow and oxygen to the muscles, which increases flexibility, decreases chance of injury, and decreases fatigue.

SAND JOG Begin your workout with a two-minute jog parallel to the water. If you have weak ankles, run closer to the waterline where the sand is firmer.

For an extra challenge, run in the softer sand.

SAND LUNGES Lunge forward with one foot. Keeping your front knee above your ankle, lower to the ground so your back knee brushes the sand. Push up

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“WORKING OUT IN THE SAND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ANY EXERCISE YOU DO AND GIVES YOUR MUSCLES AN ADDED CHALLENGE IN STABILIZING YOU.” through the front foot, lift your back foot off the ground and use it to step forward into a second lunge. Be sure to keep your stomach tight and hips aligned with your shoulders throughout the exercise. Do six to 12 lunges on each side.

How it works: Doing this exercise in the sand destabilizes your hands and feet, activating your hamstrings and glutes while working your core muscles.

How it works: Because the sand isn’t level, you’ll have to activate the muscles in your entire lower body and core to keep yourself stable.

Do 10-15 push-ups facing away from the water so that you are working at an incline.

BEACH CRAWL On soft, dry sand, lower into a plank position.

Crawl forward on your hands and feet for 30 to 60 seconds while maintaining your plank. Too easy? For an extra challenge, try going sideways and backwards as well.

INCLINE PUSH-UPS

Extra tip: Do these push-ups down by the waterline where the sand is firmer so that your wrists have better support.

the sand. Push up from the ground and jump into a squatting position with the right leg in front of the left, in a surfer’s stance. Return to the low plank position and repeat with your left leg in front. Do 10-15 reps on each leg.

How it works: This exercises engages all of your major muscle groups and provides them with an additional stability challenge. Focus on keeping your glutes tight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

SURFER GET-UPS Start in a low plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your belly touching

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SAND Between Their Paws

By Keyla Exclusa

WITH BEACH OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR CANINE COMPANION, YOU CAN GET BACK TO BEING BEST FRIENDS WITH YOUR DOG AGAIN. Summer is upon us, and family trips to the beach are rooted in Florida tradition. But some families feel incomplete without their pawed companions, since many beaches don’t allow pets nor have the space for them to play.

However, the following beaches have everything you need to enjoy the summer with the entire family or with just you and your canine companion!

Smyrna Dunes Park Smyrna Dunes Park is located on the New Smyrna Beach peninsula where water from the Indian River flows into the Atlantic Ocean and Ponce De Leon inlet. The two miles of beach dock walkways make a perfect place for one to take their dog on a walk amongst the natural landscape that makes up Smyrna Dunes Park. Leashes are required. Picnic areas and pavilions are also available for shade, rest and entertainment for the whole family.

Ft. De Soto Paw Playground and Beach Large fenced-in areas give your four legged friends room to run free at Ft. De Soto Paw Playground. Specified areas at Ft. De Soto are completely free for dogs to enter the ocean and play off leash; a very rare experience to share with your pet. Drinking water and dog showers are also available.

Overnight camping sections and picnic areas alongside the dog showers are the trifecta that make Ft. De Soto Paw Playground irresistible for the whole family. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, an old Spanish fort still stands and is available for visits, adding on to the unique experience to be had at Ft. De Soto.

Flagler Beach With 19 miles of crowd-free sand, Flagler Beach reigns in as one of the best local beaches to go and unwind with your pet. Dolphins and turtles are often sighted on Flagler Beach. Plenty of space is allotted to go for a run with your dog or walk on the Flagler Beach Municipal Pier overlooking the water. Bait and fishing poles are available for rent on the pier.

With all the fun to be had at any of our beautiful local beaches, be sure to keep your dog hydrated and cool. Excessive drooling and panting can be a sign of dehydration and heat exhaustion in dogs. Keep your dog under a shaded area or bring an umbrella if there aren’t any shaded areas for your dog to rest under. Also, keep a cool, wet towel for your furry friend to lay on, which will help them cool down. Dogs cool down from the bottom up, therefore letting their bottom side or stomach rest on a cool, wet towel does them more good than spraying them down from above. Also, pack a water bottle for your dog along with any fluids you pack for yourself.

For dog snack alternatives to also keep them cool, try thinly slicing an apple, banana or sweet potato (or all three!) and placing the small slices in ice cube trays to create simple frozen treats to keep your dog happy and hydrated. Chicken or beef broth frozen into ice cube trays also works for frozen puppy treats to help them beat the heat. Put them all in an ice-cooler with plenty of ice.

With beach options for you and your canine companion and ways to keep them happy and hydrated, you can get back to being best friends with your dog again. (No need for a dog sitter this summer!)

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BARFLY Recipe 1 seedless watermelon 1/2 cucumber 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup mint, muddled 8 oz vodka, chilled 1 bottle sparkling water, chilled ice cubes

CHEERS TO SUMMER!

Watermelon & Cucumber Mojitos Stay cool this summer with a subtle spin on your average mojito. Replacing the typically heady rum with a soft splash of vodka assists in a harmonious, fruity flavor. Delicately fresh with watermelon and cucumber, this icy drink is glacial perfection. Pulp is not required, but if partial to texture, then it can be added in any amount.

Sparkling water and lime lend a mild kick to the muted fruits.

Fans of fresh herbs will be especially keen on the addition of mint, whether it is from a personal garden or the store. If a sweeter flavor is preferred, simple syrup or sugar can be added, as well as an ample dose of watermelon. For anyone with an aesthetic flair, a wedge of watermelon and cucumber slices make this drink ideal for hosting guests. Simple to make and enjoy, test out these tantalizing flavors during summer get-togethers or when relaxing poolside.

- In a blender, blend watermelon and cucumber together. Strain using a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and set juice aside (in fridge to chill).

- Juice limes, then muddle with mint using a wooden spoon or a muddler.

- Put the mixture in a shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a large pitcher.

- Then add vodka and a bottle of sparkling water.

- Pour into glasses filled with ice and enjoy!

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By Autumn Barker

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We’ve heard them all: “Staying up to hash things out can actually make matters worse.”

“Don’t go to bed angry,” “Marriage is hard” and many more. With so many relationship rules, it can be difficult to separate the fact from the fiction. Style Magazines has identified five of the most common relationship myths and debunked them to help you better navigate the river of love.

1. “NEVER GO TO BED ANGRY” We’ve all been told this at some point in our lives, but following this rule can result in numerous late nights, repeating the same argument with no resolution. In fact, staying up to hash things out can actually make matters worse, as sleep deprivation and emotional and mental exhaustion lower your ability to make good judgements and rob you of self-control. It’s better to put the argument on hold and agree to come back to the discussion once you’ve both had the chance to rest. Often, you’ll wake with a clearer understanding of the situation and a better idea of how to resolve the conflict.

2. “YOU MUST DO EVERYTHING TOGETHER” Common interests and a degree of interdependence create an incentive for couples to stay together, but this doesn’t mean you and your partner must, or should, do everything together. Doing activities separate from your partner ensures that you’ll always have adventures to share with each other.

3. “A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP MEANS NO CONFLICT” It’s obvious that if your relationship is filled with constant turmoil and unresolved conflict, it’s probably in trouble. But a complete lack of conflict can kill a relationship just as quickly, because it signals that you might not be addressing important issues. Couples who avoid conflict tend to be less happy over time because instead of addressing problems as they arise, they brush the issues off and allow the negative emotions attached to the problem to fester. Don’t avoid the tough conversations; learn how to disagree in a healthy way. When dealt with in a productive manner, conflict can actually strengthen a relationship as it forces you and your partner to work together to come to a solution.

4. “RELATIONSHIPS ARE HARD WORK” Negating this myth depends entirely on your definition of the word ‘work.’ When you view your relationship as something you have to ‘work’ at maintaining, like you would a car that repeatedly breaks down, your love life may begin to feel like a chore. That being said, relationships do require attention and effort from both parties to be successful.

5. “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE” We’ve been conditioned to believe that if you love your significant other enough, your relationship will work.

While love is obviously a very important factor in making a relationship successful, it’s important to develop the skills needed to ensure your relationship will go the distance. Finding common ground and keeping an open line of communication are two skills that will help your relationship last.

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ORLANDO’S PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR

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SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Our mission at Orlando Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Orlando’s Personalities of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professional in our city at OrlandoStyleMagazine.com.The following pages exhibit this issue’s Personalities of the Year recipients.

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Rob Mandell

Mandell Law, P.A.

High standards, strong values and the willingness and strength to fight for those who can’t for themselves are the pillars of Rob Mandell’s Winter Park Criminal Defense law firm, Mandell Law, P.A. Aggressive, thorough and diligent are just some of the adjectives used by Rob’s clients to describe him.

For almost fifteen years, Rob Mandell has been practicing criminal defense in federal and state courts. Over this time he has earned the reputation of being one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the Central Florida area. A member of the National Trial Association “Top 100 Trial Attorneys” as well as “Top 40 Under 40,” Rob takes an aggressive proactive approach in every case he and his team handles.

“Whether a first degree murder or first time D.U.I.,” Rob treats every case the exact same way…the only way he knows: attack the Government’s case. Rob is a true believer in the best defense is a good offense. Rob has assembled a team of attorneys and paralegals at Mandell Law, P.A. that are capable of taking on the Government and fight for the rights of their clients every step of the way.

federal and state courts. Rob and his team have become the “go to” criminal defense firm for professionals from all walks of life when they are being charged criminally or are under investigation. Rob and his team have handled cases for professional athletes, entertainers, medical doctors and attorneys alike, treating all cases and clients with the highest standards of care. Rob is a true believer in the “Golden Rule” and treats every client the way he and his family would want to be treated.

Rob was born and raised in New York City and attended the University of Miami School of Law before relocating to Orlando in 2005. Since then Rob has immersed himself in the Central Florida community and is a fixture at sporting events and local charity events. Rob is also a member of the Golden Cane Society and an alumni donor to the University of Miami’s Student Scholarship Fund. When Rob is not battling it out for his clients there is nothing he loves more than spending time with his beautiful wife Yolien and their three amazing daughters Rachel, Julianna and Zoey.

For over a decade, Rob has devoted his practice solely to representing individuals charged criminally in

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Alessandra B. Manes, Esq. Family Law Alessandra Manes is an attorney with a passion for family law. She practices at Family Complex Litigation and Collaborative Group (FCLC Group) with attorney John Foster. Since starting with FCLC Group in 2016, Alessandra has been involved in the drafting of multiple settlement agreements, including marital settlement agreements and parenting plans negotiated through the mediation and collaborative processes, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Alessandra’s responsibilities focus on more than just divorce cases. She is involved in a variety of domestic violence cases, which often are pending simultaneously with divorces and paternity cases. “I think what separates us from other firms is that we do not view all divorce cases, paternity cases or domestic violence cases as the same,” says Alessandra. “We cater our strategy and method for resolution in accordance with the specific facts and details of each case. We are comfortable handling matters in all the different forms from high-conflict complex litigation to collaborative and amicable resolutions.” ​ lessandra is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar A Association and serves on the Children’s Issues, Equitable Distribution, and Domestic Violence committees.

Alessandra was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015 and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida in 2016. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) and OCBA Young Lawyers Section. In 2017, Alessandra completed the Collaborative Law training program at the Barry University School of Law. Alessandra received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and later earned her Juris Doctorate from the Barry University School of Law. While attending law school, Alessandra served as Justice of the professional law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, was a Governor of the Young Lawyers Division, Law Student Division, and President of Intramural Sports Club. In her final year of law school, Alessandra was recognized by the Women Lawyers Association as a female leader on campus for her compelling leadership and outstanding balance of serving justice in the community while maintaining involvement.

Alessandra is an active member of the Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce. “My parents run a Brazilian newspaper, and I stay heavily connected with the Brazilian community of Central Florida,” says Alessandra. As a native of Brazil, she is fluent in Portuguese.

When Alessandra is not vigorously advocating for her clients, she is spending most of her time with her four-legged furry child, Rogue, a red nose pit bull.

“I’m also a die-hard Denver Broncos fan and can be spotted at any Florida team’s stadium when they are up against my Broncos.” But above all else, Alessandra’s most valued role in life is that of “Tia Lelê” to her niece, Gabi, and nephew, Leo. She hopes to be someone they can always look up to and forever count on.

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ORLANDO’S PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR

Merideth Nagel

Merideth Nagel, P.A.

Merideth Nagel has been an attorney since 1997, finding value in helping clients navigate the often-difficult legal roads of life and business, and forging relationships with them based on mutual caring and respect— relationships she hopes will last a lifetime. Merideth Nagel’s passion for law began when she saw firsthand how her uncle, the late Senator Richard Langley, made a tangible difference in people’s lives through his work as a lawyer. “This is what I want to do.

I want to really help people,” she thought to herself. After graduating law school, Ms. Nagel began working with Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente. Justice Pariente taught her so much about how to understand the law, “and more importantly, its impact on people.” She taught her that legal work is bigger than the law; it is about how the law can change people’s lives. After gaining experience with big name clients at the international law firm Holland & Knight, Ms. Nagel felt she needed to go back to her roots. As a true Central Florida girl, Clermont has always been ‘home’. She wanted to work locally and “build up our community,” fighting for her clients’ legal needs while being there for them on a personal level.

Merideth founded her law firm in 2005, dedicated to “changing the world one client at a time.” True to this mission, Merideth has dedicated her time to helping her clients face whatever life throws at them and to do that, she has assembled a staff of lawyers and employees dedicated to making a difference. Merideth and her team focuse their practice on real estate, estate planning, guardianship, probate, family law, business law, foreclosures and bankruptcies among other things.

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Being a pastor’s wife, rearing three boys and running a thriving law practice keep her very busy. Despite this, she is very active in the community, serving in the past and presently on almost every profession and civic board and non-profit in the area. She strives to consider the needs and desires of all members of her community and to show love and grace to everyone, without exception.

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Anessa Allen Santos, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law

Attorney Anessa Allen Santos provides business development and legal counsel to technology companies worldwide with a focus on blockchain and financial technology, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and securities. A former adjunct law professor, she frequently lectures for the Florida Bar and at select universities and conferences around the world on law and emerging technology matters. Voted among Orlando’s Legal Elite, Ms. Santos has been recognized as a distinguished attorney and blockchain expert by Marquis Who’s Who, the Florida High Tech Corridor, and has been featured by Humans of Blockchain, and the nationally syndicated news program The Daily Flash. Ms. Santos mentors Orlando’s technology accelerator, Starter Studio, and is an active member of the Computer Law and Technology Committee, the Blockchain and Digital Currency Taskforce, and the Technology Law Committee of the Florida Bar Association.

In addition to managing a growing law practice, Ms. Santos serves as Chief Legal Officer to Libra Project, a family of companies headquartered in Dubai dedicated to providing impact investment opportunities in renewable energy projects operating across southeast Asia and sub-Sahara Africa. She is also the Chief Compliance Officer for OuroX, a digital asset and stock exchange for Latin America and the Caribbean headquartered in the country of Suriname. Ms. Santos also serves on the boards of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, a Florida non-profit, and Byte Federal, a Bitcoin ATM company in Venice, Florida. Earlier in her career, Ms. Santos gained invaluable corporate experience as in-house counsel for Iformata Communications LLC, Destiny Conferencing LLC, and NeoWorx Inc. – all technology businesses acquired by publicly traded corporations.

Ms. Santos has built a reputation for excellence through several speaking engagements, including at a recent press event in Washington D.C. in support of the Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 sponsored by Congressman Gosar. She has also spoken on the topics of cryptocurrency regulations at the National Press Club, blockchain for Florida government at UCF sponsored by the James Madison Institute, and on global blockchain regulations at the America’s Blockchain Summit in Panama City, Panama, and many others. In addition to the article on “What’s the Big Deal About Blockchain” published in the peer-reviewed academic Florida Bar Journal, Ms. Santos has produced several reports made publicly available through the Florida Bar Association, including a whitepaper on the definition of blockchain, a report on blockchain legislation introduced into the 116th U.S. Congress, a summary review of Wyoming’s blockchain legislation, and a report on blockchain use cases across 55 industries.

Ms. Santos has earned three executive program certificates from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School in Blockchain Strategies and Financial Technology, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Dayton School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Wright State University.

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In prefacing this introduction, we’d like to offer an observation, which should be of interest to all. Regardless of medical school class rankings, graduates are all referred to as “DOCTOR.” With this revelation, we should all know that when choosing a physician, one must accept responsibility for adequately researching the doctor he or she is considering.

Within our present day society, most licensed to practice medicine are truly miracle workers whether they are completely restructuring someone’s face or saving a life.

As much as we realize that every physician is an asset to our

community, we also know that some have established themselves at the top of their profession and are considered special; these are the ‘elite,’ the very best of the best.

When seeking perfection, we search for the professional who has made it his or her life goal to excel within a field of specialization through many years of study, dedication and determination, continually challenging themselves to advance their knowledge; these brilliant human beings not only save lives but also enrich their communities with a skill set second to none. Beyond this and in order to stay abreast of the latest, almost daily changing

medical advancements, the ‘elite’ undergo rigorous maintenance, updating through seminars, conferences and advanced studies to keep current with new technology and procedures.

In adding our ‘Orlando’s Elite Doctors’ section with this issue, we present a group of physicians, all of whom are reputable, Board Certified in their areas of expertise, extremely well recognized within our community and chosen by their peers. Our objective is to initiate a continuing dialogue with our readers, with an aim toward personalizing some of the finest doctors available.

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Pallavi Cherukupally, M.D. Regenerative Sport Spine and Spa Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa’s mission is to give you a better way of healing, returning you to work, play and life with confidence and joy. Getting you off addictive medications. Eliminate reoccurring doctor visits. You will discover the joy of life and feel younger again.

Nearly 4 trillion dollars is spent on healthcare every year; however, only 10% goes to conservative care. In other words, most of the population is having unnecessary surgeries or are being handed a prescription for medication that does not solve the direct cause of their problems.

Dr. Cherukupally and the team at Regen believes in using the power of the body’s natural healing ability through regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, physical therapy, and exercise.

With 20 years of expertise in her field, Dr. Pallavi Cherukupally has done nearly 20,000 nonsurgical procedures to help people recover from back and neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain. Previously a practitioner in the Atlanta area, she was voted a Top Doctor 4 times from 2013-2017 and most recently in Orlando for 2018 and 2020.

“I had stem cell injections from my own bone marrow in my lower back and my knee with Dr. Cherukupally and I am so thankful and satisfied with the results. I had lower back pain and sciatica for 10 years and now I am pain free and feel better and better

every day. I recommend stem cell treatment with Dr. Cherukupally to everyone. I promise you will not regret it.”

W.R. As a medical doctor who received her medical training at LSU, University of Chicago for residency, and fellowship training for spine and sports medicine, she finds her passion in getting people back to enjoying their lives, whether that is a sport they love, a job they can no longer perform, or just their overall health and daily life.

Dr. Cherukupally and her team have 3 standards for their practice: First, they want to create a space where people can be examined as a whole person rather than their injuries alone. Through their experience working in other offices and with their own injuries, they have seen a common thread in many other physicians’ offices: a tendency to think of clients solely as an injured body part without taking the time to step back and examine the whole body.

Secondly, they want to offer an allencompassing practice that would satisfy all your physical needs. A one stop shop of conservative care, where you have access to all the top regenerative medicine and stem cell procedures under one roof. This greatly improves the communication between their team of specialists and ultimately their client’s outcomes.

Lastly, Regen seeks to empower others in the healthcare business by giving them the opportunity to treat clients the way they were trained to. In the vast majority of medical practices, health providers typically see a large volume of clientele on any given day, limiting their ability to examine, diagnose, and offer treatment to the best of their abilities. Dr. Cherukupally understands how much time, effort, and preparation goes into becoming a medical provider and that is why she will never ask her team to sacrifice quality of care. Their clients get the time they need to tell their story and ask questions.

For nearly 3 years, they have been able to meet these objectives by offering people access to exceptional customer service and treatments that do not involve surgery. They are grateful to have clients who have trusted them with their injuries and look forward to continuing that trend in the Orlando area.

“We are developing a powerfully engaged team whose drive is to make a difference in healthcare through educating and treating our clients with exceptional care and science based expertise.”

Pallavi Cherukupally, MD “Kicking pain. Making gains. Taking Names.”

10920 Moss Park Rd., Suite 218, Orlando, FL 32832 | P: 407-730-5600 | www.Regens3.com | info@regens3.com

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Florida ENT Adult & Pediatric, Inc. Florida ENT Adult & Pediatric, Inc was founded in 1999 by Dr. Omar Fadhli. The practitioners and staff are a team of dedicated healthcare professionals with the mission of providing state of the art Otolaryngology treatment delivered in a professional, compassionate, and dignified manner. Their philosophy involves a very thorough diagnostic evaluation to establish an accurate diagnosis followed by a strong patient partnership to determine the best course of treatment. They have served the central Florida community for over twenty years with offices at the Loop Kissimmee/ Hunter’s Creek, at Advent Health Celebration, and Dr. Phillips. Dr. Fadhli is honored to be named one of Orlando’s “Elite Doctors.”

Dr. Omar Fadhli was born in Lafayette Indiana and spent most of his young adult life in Houston where he obtained his medical degree from the prestigious University of Texas McGovern Medical School at the Houston Medical Center where he graduated at the top of his class with honors. During his surgical internship at the Texas Medical Center, he realized how much he enjoyed and excelled at the meticulous surgeries involved in the field otolaryngology head & neck surgery.

He then pursued further training and was one of only two physicians chosen to the Saint Louis University Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency program. There he received exceptional training by world renowned surgeons which supplied the foundation for the development of his own minimally invasive techniques that his patients enjoy today. After completing his training, he established Florida ENT Adult and Pediatric, Inc which is dedicated to delivering minimally invasive, state of the

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art treatment of the Ears, Nose & Throat.

This was followed by the establishment of a Sinus and Allergy center dedicated to minimally invasive treatments including in office 3-D navigated balloon Sinuplasty which has allowed allergy and sinus patients to obtain long term relief with a short office procedure with fast recovery times. Dr. Fadhli is one of the most experienced sinus surgeons in Central Florida who has helped improve the quality of life of his patients for over 20 years.

Dr. Fadhli was Vice President from 2008 to 2013 at Celebration Surgical Center and has receivedTop Doctor awards from 2009 - 2020.

When he is away from work, Dr. Fadhli enjoys hiking, boating activities and cycling with his teenage twins and wife. They also love to travel and explore diverse cultures.

Mr. Hassan Flowers PA-C is a native of Central Florida where he has spent most of his life. Mr. Flowers’ story is one of great dedication and accomplishment. He started with Florida ENT as a Medical Assistant while completing his degree in nursing. He was at once recognized as a very skilled, intelligent, and compassionate provider who was loved by his patients. After completing his nursing degree, his dedication continued with the pursuit of a Physician Assistant degree which he obtained with honors and was awarded certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Mr. Flowers is dedicated to the pursuit and sharing of this knowledge through the training of many medical students and Physician Assistants that rotate through Florida ENT for their Ear, Nose and Throat training. He is highly regarded by his patients and colleagues alike.

Dr. Omar Fadhli

Dr. Nube Rosa Escobar is a dual licensed Doctor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. She completed her education as Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist in Colombia from University of Valle-Cali and The Catholic University-Manizales in 1995 and 1999, respectively. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Audiology from the A.T. Still University in 2018. Dr. Escobar is an energetic, compassionate, and engaging doctor with a passion for learning and growing professionally. She is both bilingual and bicultural and devoted to make a difference in the lives of her patients and their families. She is an expert in hearing aids, dispensing the most advanced technology through the Hearing and Balance Center. She has twenty-two years of experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with audiological, vestibular, swallowing, voice, speech and language disorders in adults and children.

Florida ENT has locations in Orlando— Dr. Phillips, Celebration—Advent Health Hospital, and Kissimmee—The Loop areas. We can be contacted by phone at 407-343-9006, find us on the web at www. myfloridaent.com or email us at appt@ myfloridaent.com.

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Robert L. Masson, M.D.

Masson Spine Institute Spine surgeon Dr. Robert L. Masson, M.D., is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon specializing in outpatient spine surgery and sports spine medicine. As the founder of the Masson Spine Institute, he serves as Director of the Orlando Health Central Hospital JCAHO accredited Spine Center of Excellence, where patients and surgeons travel from all over the world for advanced micro-surgical spine surgery strategies, solutions, techniques and training.

Dr. Masson, himself a spinal reconstruction patient and lifelong adventurer and athlete, is a passionate advocate for prevention, wellness, fitness and ultimately extreme recovery in the face of spinal injury. He is committed to using the a comprehensive multi-modality approach to help his patients achieve return to spine health following their spinal treatment. His goal is to relentlessly strive for optimization strategies to improve patient outcome and functionality, even in the face of previously disabling spinal conditions.

Dr. Masson has performed over 13,000 microsurgical spine procedures in his career and several thousand microsurgical minimally invasive lumbar spinal reconstructions and revisions. He is amongst the most experienced artificial

disc surgeons in North America having over 2000 patients treated with cervical arthroplasty. His practice is dedicated to disc disorders and spondylolisthesis and 100% of his practice uses microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Masson received his medical degree with honors from the University of Florida.

He stayed in Gainesville for Neurological Surgery Residency, finishing in 1995 with special training in microneurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He credits his training and inspiration in microsurgery to Dr. Albert Rhoton, the ‘father’ of modern microneurosurgery.

After starting his practice in 1995, he began applying brain microsurgery techniques to spinal surgery with total commitment to less traumatic spine surgery solutions. The advances he made resulted in the least invasive lumbar spine reconstruction technique in the world, the iMAS Procedure™ which he invented. This enabled the creation of spinal implants, retractors, templates, delivery devices, techniques, and technology

responsible for the education, product development, and research for iMAS Technology products and techniques. He has served as one of several Chairmen, globally, for surgeon training and certification for in the use of the artificial disc, Prodisc and is a Principal Investigator in the 2020 Prodisc C two level FDA clinical trial.

He has trained several hundred surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery, iMAS and cervical arthroplasty and is credited with having the least invasive spine reconstruction technique in the world.

His practice is world renowned for its functionally restoring treatment goals in the face of spinal disorders. Dr. Masson has treated a variety of amateur, recreational, professional athletes, and Olympians. This includes athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, ATP, PGA/LPGA tours, US Soccer, UFC, US Boxing, US Ski team, US Cycling and US Track teams, and he is an expert consultant at Spine Health as it relates to sports and the fitness industry at large.

Dr. Masson’s iMAS technique—which is short for ‘intervertebral microsurgical access surgery”—is used in lumbosacral spinal reconstruction and he has been

2706 Rew Cir., Orlando, FL34761 | P: 407-649-8585 | www.massonsi.com

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Dr. Gabriela Montes, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician

Dr Gabriela Montes recently joined Family

one offered at FPG. This integral approach

defines a successful physician-patient

Physicians Group (FPG) as an Internal

allows the physicians and care team to really

relationship as one built on mutual respect

Medicine physician and has over 5 years

focus on each patient as a whole, by offering

and trust. She wholeheartedly views the

of experience as a healthcare provider.

them a coordinated care plan focused on

relationship as a partnership on the road

Dr. Montes grew up in Canada, and then

all their concerns while helping to target

to accessing a healthier lifestyle for her

went on to graduate with her Bachelor’s

their specific health and wellness goals. At

patients. Dr. Montes places great value on

of Science degree from the University of

FPG, Dr. Montes and the care team also

the opportunity she has to spend sufficient

Manitoba. She then earned her Doctorate

help their patients navigate the complexities

time with each of her patients at FPG, this

degree from St. Matthew’s University

of the healthcare system, so that they

helps her ensure that they are receiving the

and completed her residency at the NYU

feel supported every step of the way. Dr.

best care possible from her and the care

Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.

Montes always emphasizes the importance

team.

She speaks both English and Spanish.

of building a relationship with each patient by taking the time to listen to them, get

When she’s not at the office, Dr. Montes

Dr. Montes is a highly skilled physician

to know them and truly dive into learning

enjoys traveling to new countries to explore

with experience in treating the ever-

about their health history. This allows her

different cultures and cuisine. She also

evolving needs of her senior patients. She

to develop a personalized treatment plan

enjoys spending quality time with her family

understands that as patients begin to age

for her patients, directed at addressing their

and friends at home.

and their individual needs continuously

health issues, while carefully explaining to

change, they require a comprehensive

them how to follow it so they feel confident

senior-centered healthcare model like the

to do so once they get home. Dr. Montes

Dr. Gabriela Montes-Aldana, M.D. | Family Physicians Group | 407-537-0411

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Dr. Maahir Haque & Dr. Matthew Willey Spine Group Orlando at Celebration Orthopaedics At Spine Group Orlando, Dr. Maahir Haque and Dr. Matthew Willey pride themselves on providing evidence-based and individualized care. As Central Florida’s only orthopedic center dedicated specifically to spine health, Drs. Haque and Willey provide patients - including professional athletes, weekend warriors, and sports enthusiasts - individual treatment plans that help them achieve lasting relief.

Spine Group Orlando employs a team of nurses, athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work together and provide patients a comprehensive approach to medical care. As each patient has

a specific set of needs and concerns, individualized treatment plans are executed with their team. These programs range from injections to physical therapy to surgery - which can all be done under one roof to ensure efficiency for patients.

A Team Approach As longtime friends who met in medical school, teamwork and collaboration is central to Dr. Haque and Dr. Willey’s complimentary philosophies on patient care.

2954 Mallory Cir., Suite 101, Celebration, FL 34747 | P: 321-939-0222 | info@celebrationorthopaedics.com | www.spinegrouporlando.com

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Dr. Maahir Haque

Dr. Matthew Willey

Dr. Haque is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-trained spine surgeon. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, followed by a Spine Surgery Fellowship at the prestigious Brown University.

Dr. Willey is Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management. An authority on both non-invasive and invasive pain management modalities, he treats patients using the latest interventional and minimally-invasive techniques to treat spinal and musculoskeletal pain including stem cell and regenerative interventional techniques.

Dr. Haque’s primary goal is to provide the highest-quality surgical care in the least invasive manner and return patients to their functional lives as quickly and comfortably as possible. Dr. Haque’s extensive training combined with patients’ individualized treatment plans mean most of his surgical patients go home on the same day. He performs lumbar and cervical disc replacements as well as endoscopic decompressions, robotic minimally-invasive fusions, and complex reconstructive spine surgeries.

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Willey graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida and attended the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Haque is also faculty in Orthopedic Surgery at UCF College of Medicine and actively involved in the international spine surgery community. He has published articles in spine surgical journals, including the leading journal Spine, and lectures nationally on spine surgery topics to instruct other surgeons in advanced spine surgical techniques.

Dr. Haque is a proud Floridian who grew up fishing Lake Okeechobee.

He lives in Orlando with his wife, who is a Cardiologist.

Dr. Willey is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spine Intervention Society. He gives presentations on the health benefits of high-intensity resistance training and on degenerative disc disease. He stresses the importance of exercise and weight training as both an aging antidote improver of spine health.

An avid weightlifter and musician, he has a unique appreciation for the complexities of the neuromuscular system and physical adaptation. He understands the toll that spinal and musculoskeletal injuries can have on happiness and function and takes pride in educating and helping his patients reach their individual health goals.

Spine Group Orlando has offices in Celebration and Dr. Phillips. Schedule a consultation today to start your journey to spine health and wellness.

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Babak Alex Vakili, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., C.P.I. Heart Vein & Vascular •Dr. Vakili graduated cum laude from New York University with

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the

departmental honors in 1991. He then went on to earn his medical

American Vein & Lymphatic Society. Dr. Vakili has receivead board

degree with distinction in cardiovascular research at the Albert

certifications in seven areas of subspecialty including cardiovascular

Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1995. Dr. Vakili

medicine, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, vein and

completed his internal medicine residency at Memorial Sloan

lymphatic medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology as well as

Kettering Cancer Center and the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill

cardiac computed tomography.

Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Vakili continued his education with a cardiology fellowship at Albert Einstein where he

Dr. Vakili has been practicing cardiovascular medicine and

was also elected to the position of Chief Cardiology Fellow. He then

phlebology in Orlando since 2002. He served as chief of the

went on to complete an additional year of training in interventional

department of cardiology at Orlando Health’s South Seminole

cardiology at Albert Einstein and Motefiore Medical Center.

division for ten years and as the director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Advent Health for three years. Dr. Vakili is the President

•An active researcher and industry consultant, Dr. Vakili has

and C.E.O of Heart Vein and Vascular LLC, in Longwood Florida,

participated in more than a dozen clinical research trials, often

where he practices solo in a private setting. His outpatient practice

serving as principal investigator. He has authored more than 25

provides a full range of cardiovascular and venous diagnostic and

journal articles and abstracts, as well as several textbook chapters.

treatment modalities. The focus of the practice is to provide cutting

Dr. Vakili is nationally recognized as a certified principal investigator

edge comprehensive individualized cardiovascular and venous care

and authored numerous clinical papers involving the cardiovascular

in a compassionate, warm and friendly setting and to bring to our

system. He has presented his work at several national conferences,

patients Dr. Vakili’s years of knowledge and experience.

including the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

Dr. Vakili also serves as teaching faculty at C3 International

To make an appointment with Dr. Vakili please call Heart Vein &

Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Summit in Orlando as well

Vascular at 407-990-1921 or by visiting our website

as teaching Faculty for various cardiovascular industries, educating,

www.heartveinvascular.com. We look forward to serving you in

updating, teaching and training other healthcare providers in the

the future.

management and treatment of cardiovascular and venous disease.

Dr. Vakili has received several awards for scholarship, research, and service.

A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Vakili is also a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society, the

2170 W. State Road 434 Ste. 190 Longwood, FL 32779 | P: 407-990-1921 | Support@heartveinvascular.com

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Dr. Myrtho Mompoint Branch Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist I am honored to receive this award and privileged to have served patients in the Orlando area for the last 22 years. As a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working with a diverse population of different ages, I am an advocate for bringing more mental health awareness, quality treatment, and education to the community. I am experienced in treating a variety of adult and childhood disorders, such as ADHD, bi-polar disorder, depression and early-onset child and adult schizophrenia. I am trained in providing alternative and non-invasive treatments for youth and adults. I find that despite all of the advances in Psychiatry, there is still a lingering stigma associated with mental health issues, and that all too often, that stigma heavily weighs on one’s decision to seek help. I strive to educate the community that mental health issues are indeed health care issues.

Vulnerable communities have disproportionate access to mental health treatment, and I have worked to narrow that gap by promoting all avenues of health care including community-based alternatives.

I come from a diverse background, my family having emigrated from Haiti to Chicago in the late 1960’s in search of a better life. I always knew that I wanted to be doctor, and education has always been a priority in our close-knit family, which includes a growing line of health care professionals. My mother is a retired nurse, my middle son is currently completing a residency in cardio-thoracic surgery, and several close relatives are physicians. My eldest daughter is a corporate employment attorney, and my youngest son is a senior executive assistant for a government defense contractor.

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I began considering the field of Psychiatry in the early 1990’s, excited by the revolution of new lines of research and treatments. I was captivated when physicians, on a wide scale, began using evidence-based pharmacological treatments and combining them with psychological approaches in order to provide more effective care. In 1992 the prospect of being in a field in which I would be able to treat my patients as a whole brought me to Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, an institution at the forefront of advances in Psychiatry.

Awards / Recognitions • 2016 Richard B. Horning MD Faculty Award, University of Central Florida College of Medicine • 2020 Florida Top Docs • 1997 Clinical Excellence Award / Fellowship, Long Island Jewish Medical Center Professional Associations • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • Physician Society of Central Florida

I originally planned to focus my practice on adults, but changed my mind after observing confused families admit their young adult children for hospitalization, distressed over having missed early signals of mental health issues during the crucial adolescent years.

The consequences of untreated childhood mental health disorders are often devastating.

I was determined to be a part of bridging that treatment gap, and decided to further prolong my training in order to pursue a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

My treatment philosophy is the same now as it was back then: treating the initial stages of illness not only helps young patients with severe psychiatric illnesses learn to accept and manage aspects of their illnesses, but demonstrably helps mitigate important developmental and social delays.

Aside from running a busy private practice in Winter Springs, I also serve as the Medical Director of Pasadena Villa, a well-regarded private psychiatric residential treatment center in the Orlando area. I have been affiliated with the University of Central Florida Medical School as an Adjunct Professor since its nascent. My philosophy is to never stop learning and discovering, give back through volunteering, and pass the torch through teaching and mentoring. During my leisure time, I enjoy outdoor fitness activities and supporting the local performing arts community.

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Dr. Rashesh Dholakia Orange Psychiatric Associates Dr. Rashesh Dholakia is extremely honored to be selected as one of the Orlando’s Elite Doctors for Psychiatry. He is one of Florida’s premier psychiatrists who works with adults and children. His mission is to serve children, teenagers, and adults by providing experienced, compassionate, individualized psychiatric care that helps the patients achieve maximum wellbeing. He intends to awaken the hope and belief in patients that they can achieve improved mental health that leads to a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Dholakia is a Board Certified Child and Adult psychiatrist certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is on the Board of Directors for OCD Central and South Florida- an affiliate for the international OCD foundation.

Dr. Dholakia has been practicing psychiatry since 2007. He started his private practice in the Orlando area in 2016. He completed his medical school at one of the prestigious B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India with a 4.0 GPA. He attended adult psychiatry training at Rutgers New Jersey School of Medicine where he served as a chief resident as well as finishing fellowship training at Northwell Health Zucker Hillside Hospital in NY where he was again selected to be the chief fellow for his dedication to teaching and his clinical skills. He specializes in psychopharmacology and uses evidence-based treatments—including medication management, appropriate psychotherapeutic recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.

He has a deep professional interest in treatment of ADHD, OCD, Autism as well as working with high stress related professionals especially physicians, other allied health care professionals, attorneys and CEOs. He also provides comprehensive second opinion evaluations for complex cases that are not responding to treatment.

One out of five youths live with a mental health condition in the US. About 50% of mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 and 75% by the age of 24 but only 10% receive any treatment or counseling from a mental health professional. Dr. Dholakia is an avid advocate for optimal mental health for adults and children alike as well as being committed to debunking the myths and breaking the stigma around mental illnesses. Stigma brings shame and stress, especially in certain cultures, reduces the likelihood that a patient will access needed health care, while increasing the likelihood that they will delay or refuse help, or drop out of treatment altogether. Early identification and treatment for adolescents and young adults with mental illness is critical for the individual as well as for the society at large to lower the burden of illness.

Looking towards the future, Dr. Dholakia and our team at Orange Psychiatric Associates are excited to continue to welcome new patients to the practice.

251 Maitland Ave., Suite 304, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 | www.orangepsychassociates.com | 407-675-3220

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Manpreet Gill, M.D. North Seminole Family Practice ABOUT THE PHYSICIAN: Manpreet Gill, M.D. is a board certified family physician who has been providing comprehensive, quality care to her patient community in the area for the past 13 years. Dr. Gill sees patients of all ages, helping them with their acute and chronic care needs, and promoting health and wellness. She has particular interests in preventative care, adolescent medicine, and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. Dr. Gill has a genuine compassion for people, and treating the patient as a whole, which led to her interest in a career in Family Medicine. In the past, Dr. Gill has added to her experience through medical mission work in Kenya and Uganda Africa, Guatemala, India, Dominican Republic and Honduras.

Her fluency in Spanish and Punjabi has been an asset to providing care to multicultural patients as well. Dr. Gill works diligently to provide thorough, clinically excellent care to all of her patients.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Visual Arts at Union College, Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College, Residency completed in Family and Community Medicine at Wake Forest Residency Program PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Family Physicians, Florida Academy of Family Physicians GREATEST PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Giving back to the community through medicine while raising my family INTERESTS OFF HOURS: When not working, I love to enjoy music, yoga, visual arts, travel, and time with my husband and three children.

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Kristy Magee, M.D. North Seminole Family Practice ABOUT THE PHYSICIAN: Kristy Magee, M.D. is a board certified family physician providing the highest level of primary care to patients of all ages. Her sincere and heartfelt desire to care for others and enrich their lives was her primary motivation to pursue a career in medicine. She is known for her dedication to her patients and compassionate, comprehensive health care. Dr. Magee has been practicing in her hometown area of Sanford and Lake Mary for the past fifteen years.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Florida State University, Doctor of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Residency at Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Program PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Florida Academy of Family Physicians, Clinical Faculty at Florida State University College of Medicine GREATEST PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The ability to maintain balance between career and family including her husband and three sons INTERESTS OFF HOURS: traveling, exercise, fine dining and spending time with family

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Mattia Spinal Care & Rehab Center, P.A. Gerald R. Mattia D.C., Director

Gerald R. Mattia D.C. has been practicing chiropractic for 43 years. Even before that his life has not been ordinary. At the age of 15 he had been given 6 months to live. “I was born with a severe heart condition called aortic stenosis.”

People suffering from this condition have an aortic valve in their heart that gradually degenerates and therefore the heart cannot function properly. Heart surgery in the sixties was not as successful as today. He also had bad allergies. His mother was not ready to give up. On a friend’s recommendation, she took her son to a chiropractor. “The aortic valve stopped closing at 92 percent and my allergies were gone,” Dr. Mattia said. He was able to live to the age of 35 when he received his first new aortic valve and the success rate of heart surgery was higher.

Dr. Mattia became a chiropractor because of this. He earned his chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College and opened a practice in 1977. Dr. Mattia practiced in New Jersey from 1977 to 2001. During that time he received many awards: Chiropractor of the Year 1996 and Sports Chiropractor of the year several times. He was appointed to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, on which he served for six years, by the governor of New Jersey. He was also a board of director for the International Chiropractic Association and the Northeast Regional Director. Dr. Mattia has been the president of International Chiropractic Association Sports Health and Fitness Council from 1996-2011 during which he joined Arnold Schwarzenegger every year in Columbus Ohio for the ICA Fitness Symposium. The Symposium is held in conjuncture with the Schwarzenegger Fitness Weekend.

In his quest to provide clients with the best preventative and therapeutic chiropractic care available, Dr. Mattia studies research, treatments and technologies from around the world. Consequently his office houses some of the most unique, cutting edge technology available: decompression therapy machines which help with disc problems in the low back and neck eliminating the need for surgery, the LPG key module for endermotherapy, class 4 laser to promote healing, and Spine Force which offers non static exercise for patients and helps rehabilitate and develop muscle strength for the core and intrinsic muscle of the spine. It was developed in France and Dr. Mattia helped introduce it in the United States. These technologies have come to complement the fundamental chiropractic adjustment.

In 2001 Dr Mattia retired from his NJ practice and moved to Florida to begin semi retirement. But the quiet time did not last too long. Outside of the office, Dr. Mattia does power walking and likes to travel and loves golf and baseball. All during his career Dr. Mattia has taken care of many athletes from middle school to professional as well as regular clientele. His love for sports has helped him understand that spinal care for athletes is required for better performance and nervous system function. Dr. Mattia practices with his wife Paulette Mattia D.C., and Guillermo Nazario D.C. Dr. Mattia has helped many chiropractic college graduates begin their careers by having them work with him and gain experience.

Dr. Mattia also has a new venture consisting of non surgical regenerative therapy for knees and other joints at Viscogen in Lake Nona.

Dr. Mattia has coached Babe Ruth Baseball, sponsored Team Gamez Foundation Chipping for Children, Central Florida YMCA, Orlando Union Rescue Mission and Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.

Dr. Mattia’s love for his practice and clients is apparent in his contagious enthusiasm and liveliness. “ The best part of my practice is the fact that people come to our practice and get better naturally, without medication. Touching thousands of lives over the years with the benefits of chiropractic is a professional achievement. “Living to the age of 69 when I was supposed to die at 15 is a personal achievement. A great cardiac surgeon, Kevin Accola M.D., chiropractic care and prayers saved my life.”

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Focusing on the most critically ill patients in the Central Florida community, Dr. Sharif and his physician team of providers are being recognized for their work day and night to care for the sickest patients in hospital ICU’s. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sharif and his team were instrumental in preparing for and delivering care to hundreds of coronavirus patients admitted to ICU’s throughout Central Florida at HCA Healthcare’s facilities.

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After 40 years of practicing CRS, Dr. Shub retired in 2007. His retirement was shortlived, however. Within a year he decided to return to the Medical Field. He began his return by teaching and doing Medicare Physicals but ultimately felt that he could be contributing more with his knowledge and experience. He found his niche at Sunshine State Medical Inc.

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Dr. Tota-Maharaj completed medical school training at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago before moving to Baltimore, Maryland. He finished his internal medicine residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center as the most outstanding resident in 20112012. It was during this time that his passion for cardiovascular research flourished at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for Preventive Cardiology. He then completed his general cardiology fellowship at Danbury Hospital, Connecticut, before moving back to Baltimore for interventional cardiology fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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