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Re-Balance your Immune System –- with Reiki

July 18, 2018 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Re-Balance your Immune System –- with Reiki

By Pat Crawford, RN, MSN

There is a new epidemic in the U.S. – inflammation! Researchers and physicians have linked chronic inflammation to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s dementia, and autoimmune disorders. Chronic inflammation is promoted and worsened by lifestyle factors such as poor nutrition, excess weight, lack of exercise, inadequate sleep, alcohol and substance use, and smoking.

Chronic Inflammation

Acute inflammation (over days to weeks) occurs when our immune system sends its cleanup crews to handle “messes” we get into — helping us heal from injury or protecting us from bacteria, viruses, carcinogens, and toxins. Chronic inflammation (over months to years) results from the lifestyle factors listed above, and also from chronic stress via the sustained release of cortisol, and from our thoughts and emotions, which are stored as chemicals in our bodies. Over time, inflammation can have a detrimental effect on our health, resulting in “dis-ease” characterized by chronic pain (physical, emotional and/or spiritual pain), depression, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue. Over a period of many years, our immune system may become overprotective, attacking our normal cells, resulting in autoimmune disorders such as asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, vasculitis, and fibromyalgia. But there’s hope! Chronic inflammation is treatable and in many cases reversible. We just need help to clean up our act and re-balance our immune system.

Re-Balance with Reiki

As a nurse, I am trained to care for the whole person with physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs. My nursing practice promotes a holistic model of health and wellness, viewing dis-ease as an imbalance of body, mind, spirit and emotions. I have practiced many healing modalities as a nurse, and several years ago answered the calling to pursue formal training in Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Rei means universal, divine or higher consciousness and Ki means life force energy within all living things. Reiki healing energy work promotes self-healing through balancing of the mind, body, spirit and emotions.

As a Reiki Master, I assist clients to re-balance by helping them release whatever is no longer serving them well — physical symptoms, thoughts, memories, emotions, spiritual distress. By releasing, you create space — for change, for wellness and balance, for self-healing, for spiritual growth. During a 60-90-minute Reiki session, you remain fully clothed and lie on a massage table. I gently place my hands on, or a few inches above, various parts of your body as you draw in just the right amount of Reiki energy to accelerate your self-healing abilities.

Benefits of Reiki

Reiki works because it is divine universal energy, and your body, mind and spirit know how to direct this energy where it is most needed for your greatest healing. You will notice the full effects of Reiki within 24 hours of your session, and the benefits may last a few weeks. Healing results are unique to each person, and benefits may include:

deep relaxation
release of stress and tension
improved sleep
reduced pain and inflammation
increased energy
balance of the immune system
inner peace and sense of well-being
spiritual growth and creativity

Despite my nursing science background, it is difficult to explain exactly how Reiki works. But I have seen and heard the remarkable benefits experienced by my clients. After just three sessions, a client with fibromyalgia and lupus who had chronic fatigue and head-to-toe pain was able to run up her stairs at home for the first time in years and was pain-free for two weeks after each session. Another client with advanced dementia had not spoken nor made eye contact with his family in several years, and after a single Reiki session he looked his wife in the eyes and spoke several sentences that made perfect sense. Most of my clients tell me that they now sleep better than they have in years, that they may have the same issues at work and with their partner but they don’t feel anxious or angry, instead they feel at peace and joyful.

Pat Crawford, RN, MSN is a Certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher with Advanced Certification in Animal Reiki, and has been a nurse for over 40 years, specializing in cancer and hospice care. Pat offers individual Reiki sessions and trainings at Four Pillars of Health, guiding clients to activate their innate healing abilities and balance their spirit, mind, body and emotions. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955, contact us via email at Info@FourPillarsFlorida.com or visit our website at www.FourPillarsFlorida.com

5 Benefits of Himalayan Salt Stone Massage

May 4, 2018 by Agusta Perkins Leave a Comment

Dating back many years, natural salt has used to enhance healing. People visited salt caves to find relief from a wide range of health issues, to enhance breathing, to improve skin health and to reduce stress.

Today, specially shaped Himalayan salt “stones” are heated to provide a unique therapeutic massage that offers salt’s healing benefits during a massage. Here are five benefits of a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage:

When there are too many positive ions in the body it leads to inflammation. Being massaged with Himalayan salt stones helps balance the positive ions with negative ions. This can help reduce inflammation, which causes pain and illness.
Himalayan salt contains more than 80 trace minerals that are absorbed by your body during a hot Himalayan Stone massage, helping to replenish minerals lost during hard workouts or ongoing stress.
Himalayan Salt is naturally antimicrobial and helps to detoxify and nourish your skin and body.
Your skin will feel more refreshed and lightly exfoliated by the glide from salt stones that are smooth and rounded.
The salt stones are heated and when combined with therapeutic massage, a signal is sent to the body to turn off the stress response and turn on the relaxation state of being. When our muscles are able to relax, the therapist is able to help problem areas release more readily.

Today’s fast paced society leaves us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Rest and relaxation is fundamental to our health. When we allow ourselves to rest and relax, we are able to rejuvenate and be the best versions of ourselves. We perform better physically and mentally and lead a calmer, happier and more vital life. Melt away the tension built up in your body to support and nourish your central nervous system with the new Himalayan Salt Stone Massage offered by Lynne Donahue at Four Pillars.

Lynne Donahue, LMT, MA#88348 is a graduate of the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in Sarasota, FL. Lynne is also a Reiki Master, Certified Health Coach, and Truly Heal Certified Coach with more than 11 years of experience as a holistic practitioner and educator. Lynne Donahue provides Heath Coaching as well as therapeutic massage to help alleviate stress, muscle tightness and restore body balance for optimal health at Four Pillars. Four Pillars is located in the San Marco Plaza at 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955, email Info@FourPillasFlorida.com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

May 2018 Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

April 25, 2018 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Get Inspired! Four Pillars and Four Pillars Coaching, a 501(c) 3 dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, are bringing various workshops, practitioners, and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating, and enhancing one’s life. We are your inspiration for wellness and our purpose is to serve you on that journey! Please join us and bring a friend.

What’s All the Buzz About Yoga? Is it Right for Me?

7:00-8:30 pm

Led by the Four Pillars Yoga Instructors

Come learn…what is yoga? How does it work? What are the benefits? Does it help you lose weight? Is it fun? I’m not flexible, can I do it? Am I too old? Is it religious? Come get all your questions answered and learn all about yoga.

Social, Drinks and Healthy Treats.

Free event

Wednesday, May 2nd
Aroma Kundalini Yoga 12:00-1:00 pm

Led by Laurel James

Take time to unwind from your daily life. Discover balance and well-being through soft yoga, breath practice, and the beautiful aromas of natural oils. Learn which essential oils and simple kundalini body movements and mantras benefit each chakra in the class. Laurel is bringing her gong for a meditation you will not want to miss during savasana. Followed by an explanation of oils for each chakra.

Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. Cost: $20

Friday, May 4th

Spanish Cooking and Sangria Night – 7-9:30 pm

Led by Chef Fatima Soriano

Bring your Friday night dinner plans to Four Pillars! Fatima is from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an outstanding Mediterranean chef. She operates a business called Tapas and Fun Catering where she comes to your home or business to teach you and your guests how to cook delicious recipes. You’ll learn about Mediterranean cooking. Then you get to eat what you have all prepared together. It is so much fun! She’s bringing her event to Four Pillars. We will be making gazpacho, Mediterranean Salads, and Sangria! Perfect Couples or Singles night.

$20 per person. Learning new healthy and delicious recipes, food and drinks included!

Monday, May 7^th

Strategies to Burn Visceral Fat 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Led by James Jones and Christal Borg

Visceral Fat is the active, illness-causing fat that surrounds the organs under the abdominal muscles. In this workshop you will learn about visceral fat

and how to combat it. We will talk about cellular cleansing, healthy eating, and share nutrition tips with you to live a healthier lifestyle. Come meet this fantastic team and learn how to have the healthy and lean body that you desire and deserve. Cost: $15

Thursday, May 10th

Mother’s Day Bouquets – 7-9:00 pm

Led by Alice’s Table & Agusta Raffo

Join Alice’s Table for a fun-filled, Mother’s Day flower arranging workshop! At the end of the evening, take home your hand-crafted beautiful arrangement. We will be making the Secret Garden Bouquet. Come to make one for yourself, your Mom, a special woman in your life, or bring your kids and make it together! 🙂 $75 per arrangement. Refreshments, wine, coffee or tea included!

Monday May 14th

Guided Hypnosis 11:30 am- 12:30 pm

Led by Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is typically offered 2x a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. The 4^th Monday is Memorial Day. Cost: $20

Monday, May 14th

Essential Mixologist 7:00-9:00 pm

Led by Tiffany Hollman and Laurel James

Learn how to elevate your cocktails and unleash your inner alchemist using health enhancing, natural ingredients and simple techniques.

“The Essential Mixologist” is filled with 22 original essential oil infused cocktail recipes that your taste buds will love! Books will be available for purchase at the event. You’ll get to taste recipes prepared by bartender Marley French.

* Advance Tickets are $10 and will enter you into a chance to win a free copy of The Essential Mixologist
* On Site Ticket – $15 at the door

Tuesday, May 15th

Arbonne Nutrition – 7-8:30 pm

Led by Mari Burleson

Join Mari for a fun and informative Healthy Happy Hour with Arbonne Essentials – vegan and gluten-free certified products developed with premium blends of vitamins, minerals, botanicals, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics for maximum product effectiveness. Quality and Delicious! Smoothie tasting, refreshing energy drinks, soothing detox tea. Let’s get ready for summer! Healthy is the New Happy Free event

Thursday, May 17th
Interiorology 6:30-8:00 pm

Led by Laurel James

Interior Design Wellness for you Mind, Body, and Home with essential oils. In this class learn how to clear and create your space so that it reflects the true you. You will take away design principles from Laurel’s Interiorology book and experience color stones and aromas of essential oils.

Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. She is an Essential Oil Wellness Advocate that loves to bring nature into your living spaces to help you have a flourishing lifestyle. In addition, Laurel is a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan).

Cost: $10 in advance. $15 at the door

Monday, May 21st

Addressing Addictions with Natural Medicine 7:00-8:30 pm

Led by Shana Rosenthal & Dr. Rene Ng

Certified Hypnotist Shana Rosenthal of Four Pillars and Board-Certified / Licensed Acupuncture Physician Rene Ng (AP, L.Ac) of Chinese Medical Solutions Acupuncture and Healing Center are teaming up to offer a seminar on addictive disorders and undesirable habits such as smoking, alcohol, overeating, etc. In this seminar, you will learn how these addictions affect the body and why addictions and habits form. Furthermore, you will also learn how Hypnosis combined with Chinese Medicine / Acupuncture form a powerful ally in helping to effectively address and manage these disorders and habits. Cost: $25

Eliminate Panic From Your Life

April 25, 2018 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Eliminate Panic from Your Life

By Shana Rosenthal, CCH

Pains in the chest and shortness of breath are common with panic and anxiety attacks and are obviously unpleasant and distressing for most people, as they could be a sign of something more serious. Anxiety attacks can have countless causes and sometimes they are not obvious. Research shows that difficult situations, or stressful life circumstances, can increase stress levels and bring on the symptoms of anxiety attacks. Regretfully, people can suffer panic attacks suddenly and for no apparent reason. Everyone has a natural fight or flight response that activates the release of stress chemicals to the brain when found in conditions where danger is sensed. This response occurs in the same way whether the threat is just a thought or if it is real.

Not only will the anxiety attack itself be very distressing, it can also place constraints on how people live their everyday lives. The unpredictability of when and where the next one will occur, causes people to live in fear of an attack, which often is the very cause of the onset. A viscous cycle that many can relate to!

Maybe you find yourself avoiding going to certain locations where you fear may bring about a panic attack? Perhaps you avoid doing particular activities or evading specific situations? Possibly you feel ill-equipped to deal with stressful situations in fear of bringing on the dreaded symptoms of anxiety?

If left untreated, symptoms escalate and people often become isolated since they are afraid to go out at all. A loss of confidence and self-esteem is common for people who suffer anxiety attacks, which can lead to further stress and anxiety. A panic attack can be extremely frightening to anyone experiencing it and upsetting for other people around them as well. 1 in 10 people will endure panic disorder in their lifetime. Having a panic attack on a regular basis naturally increases the belief that another one will occur soon, causing constant feelings of fear.

Medical professionals can prescribe medication to assist with anxiety and stress; this helps with the signs and symptoms but not the cause. Hypnosis is found to help calm and control the actual issues driving the cause by helping the subconscious mind to reframe thinking which results in behavioral changes that reduce the effects and in some cases, remove them entirely.

Shana Rosenthal, an experienced Certified Consulting Hypnotist working at Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, said “Hypnosis trains the subconscious mind to respond more appropriately to circumstances that in the past may have caused stress, tension, worry and panic. During only a small number of sessions, my clients are taught powerful techniques and tools that will stay with them for life, which instill a deep inner confidence that allow them to remain calm and confident in situations that would have otherwise caused them severe panic and stress. I just love watching my clients transform in such a short period of time.”

Hypnosis is an option for people that would benefit from individual supportive sessions. Hypnosis is even more effective when combined with Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) which helps the mind to think clearly, calmly and logically, alleviating feelings of fear and panic. Out of the shadow of continuous worry and fear, people can gain the confidence to lead fulfilling lives without constraints. The subconscious is amazingly powerful and modifications made at this level are commonly long lasting.

Meet with Shana Rosenthal and discover:

Powerful tools and strategies to help overcome panic.
Effective methods for recognizing triggers and stopping them.
Helpful information on how to deal with panic and numerous ways to achieve peace and calmness.

Call Four Pillars at (941) 373-3955 to schedule your session.

Shana Rosenthal is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner and is Stress Management Certified and runs her clinic at Four Pillars, guiding her clients to make profound improvements in their lives. She teaches powerful tools that enable the recipient to overcome their issues, enabling self-empowerment, control and ultimately relief. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955, email Info@FourPillasFlorida.com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

The Importance of Routines & Self-Care

August 21, 2017 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Back to School:

The Importance of Routines & Self-care

by Agusta Perkins, LMT at Four Pillars

Hi Moms, Dads and Caretakers! The kids are finally back in school. You survived yet another summer -break entertaining and taming your spawn. Summer busyness is behind us and we are back into homework and structure of the school year. If you’re like me, you may be feeling a bit depleted from the fun, sun and run, run, run of summertime.

You see, routine is good for us and for our children. The routine of back to school provides a sense of structure and familiarity. In fact, reliable routine is often key to staving off symptoms of anxiety and depression. During the summer, routine goes out the window – and that disruption can be stressful.

People are creatures of habit, and routines offer a way to promote health and wellness through structure and organization. Having a routine can greatly improve your health.

Many people who don’t have any type of routine suffer from:

Stress
Poor sleep
Poor eating
Poor physical condition
Ineffective use of time.

Often, no routine means you simply run out of time, leaving things undone and not making the most of your time. And this means less time for self-care. People all have different requirements for self-care, but in general, the goals of self-care are to find a state of good mental and physical health, reduce stress, meet emotional needs, maintain one’s relationships, booth romantic and platonic, and find a balance between one’s personal and academic or professional life.

Self-care is often considered to be an important aspect of resiliency: those who are able to adequately meet their needs are often able to better cope with everyday stressors. Creating a self-care routine is critical to maintaining your own health and happiness so that you can create a life filled with joy and wonder.

Now is the perfect time to schedule some care for YOU! Four Pillars is your hub for Wellness and self-care. Come let us pamper you with a massage or facial or even better….BOTH! Not your cup of tea? (By the way, we have tea waiting for you here every day.) Try one of our Monday specialty sessions of Zero Balancing, Group Hypnosis or Group Meditation. We also offer Reiki, Chakra Clearing, and Acupuncture for Stress Relief every day of the week. We have a plethora of books, essential oils, and workshops to meet your wellness needs also. What are you waiting for? Now is the time to schedule an hour (or more) for yourself. You’ve earned it.

Agusta Perkins is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy with over 800 hours of superior training. She is also a member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association & the American Massage Therapy Association. She provides relaxation and therapeutic massage incorporating her knowledge of Neuromuscular, Myofacial, Swedish, stretching and deep tissue techniques. She loves to incorporate heat in her sessions using Synergy Stones, river rocks and warm moist towels. She is also certified in Sacred Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian “temple style” massage that incorporates long and flowing strokes that invite the recipient to completely relax, let go and receive.

Agusta loves spending her free time with her five-year old son and exploring and experiencing the beautiful city of Sarasota and surrounding areas.

Agusta provides her massage treatments at Four Pillars, a wellness spa in Lakewood Ranch offering massage, facials, acupuncture, reiki, hypnosis, sound therapy and life coaching. www.fourpillarsflorida.com

September 2017 Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

August 15, 2017 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Monday, September 11

Group Guided Self-Hypnosis 11:30 am- 12:30 pm

with Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered 2x a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. Cost: $20

Thursday, September 14

Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book 7-9pm

Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, International Bestselling Author and Writing/Publishing coach, D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style & Space, Plotting Tips, Who are your readers, Day One Page One, and much more. Each class includes fun, entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. Cost: $10 (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.)

Monday, September 18

Group Meditation 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Peace Through Meditation in Turbulent Times with Rosario Mazer

Feeling overwhelmed by today’s constant barrage of stress and fears? If your answer is YES. Are you ready to experience greater health, deep inner peace and real happiness? Join us to learn the art of meditation, and create a space of relaxation and expansion. Experience being in silence briefly away from the stress of life and the noise of your mind. Connect deeply to your inner self and shift your angsts into peace.Experience a state of grace and energy of stillness and transformation. Meditation moves us into a deep state of inner peace, stress reduction and mental clarity. You will be exposed to a variety of meditations styles and acquire new insights into how to improve your bond with life, nature and the eternal knowledge of the universe. Cost: $15

Thursday, September 28

Secrets of Meditation

In this workshop, Cheri Christiansen, certified life coach, will discuss the myriad of benefits of meditation based on the book Secrets of Meditation, by Davidji. We’ll learn the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of meditation that researchers have been proving in recent medical studies as well as what parts of the brain are stimulated during meditation. Stress is how we respond to unmet needs. Meditation can be a great tool to reverse the negative effects of stress in our bodies. In 15-30 minutes a day, you can lower your blood pressure, manage your stress, relieve pain, get more restful sleep, release stored emotional pain, improve your cognitive function, and connect your individual self with the oneness of our universe. We will practice several guided meditation techniques and learn how to incorporate meditation into your life. Cost $15

Wednesday, September 20

Author Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough with D.D. Scott, International Bestselling Author 7-9 pm

In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a fun, light-hearted way. She will share with you her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. She believes every single time you are looking for a certain piece of information, it appears; presented in many cases by modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient, ultra-wise gurus who walked the earth centuries before us. In her wholehearted approach to life, she shares the lessons that have been practiced successfully for thousands and thousands of years across all cultures, continents and cosmic realms; one guru at a time. It’s all about living from Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude so that you can Create the Space for Miracles and Sweet Synchronicities to occur in your life on a daily basis. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you! Cost: $10 (Her book “I Am Good Enough” will be available for purchase)

Monday, September 25

Group Guided Self-Hypnosis 11:30 am- 12:30 pm

with Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered 2x a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. Cost: $20

Wednesday September 27

Essential Oils & Yoga 6:30-8:00 pm

Take time to unwind from your daily life. Discover Balance and well-being through soft yoga, breath practice, meditation and beautiful aromas of natural oils. Learn supportive tools for your everyday life of essential oils and simple body movements in the class.Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living.
Cost: $15 RSVP by Tuesday Sept 26

Thursday, September 28

Secrets of Meditation

In addition to workshops, Four Pillars offers: Massage & Facials, Reiki & Energy Work, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Bookstore & Life Coaching.

Four Pillars is your “go to” place to learn, relax, energize, and reinvent.

Four Pillars San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Call (941) 373-3955 to RSVP or to schedule an appointment | www.fourpillarsflorida.com

August 2017 – Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

July 24, 2017 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Recharge with Wellness! Four Pillars and Four Pillars Coaching, a 501(c) 3 dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, are bringing various workshops, practitioners, and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating, and enhancing one’s life. Please join us and bring a friend!

Thursday, August 3

Easing Cancer Treatment Side Effects with Acupuncture 7-9 pm

It’s hard to feel healthy when appetite is low and the food that does make it to one’s stomach causes nausea. But those are two very common symptoms that cancer patients experience while they’re undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Learn how acupuncture can ease side effects of cancer treatment and help create a peaceful digestive system. And because a healthy digestive system does so many things, patients often experience better sense of taste, more saliva, greater energy, normal bowel movements and improved mental focus. A dynamic workshop for cancer patients and caregivers alike. Led by Josh Zimmer, Licensed Acupuncturist at Four Pillars. Cost: $15

Monday, August 7

Group Meditation 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Peace Through Meditation in Turbulent Times with Rosario Mazer

Feeling overwhelmed by today’s constant barrage of stress and fears? If your answer is YES. Are you ready to experience greater health, deep inner peace and real happiness? Join us to learn the art of meditation, and create a space of relaxation and expansion. Experience being in silence briefly away from the stress of life and the noise of your mind. Connect deeply to your inner self and shift your angsts into peace.Experience a state of grace and energy of stillness and transformation. Meditation moves us into a deep state of inner peace, stress reduction and mental clarity. You will be exposed to a variety of meditations styles and acquire new insights into how to improve your bond with life, nature and the eternal knowledge of the universe. Cost: $15

Tuesday, August 8

Group Sound Healing Noon- 1 pm

with Pavitra Ciavardone, Certified CPCC

Balance Your Life with Mindfulness, Meditation, & SOUND. Led by Pavitra Ciavardone, CPCC, SHAPE Magazine expert coach, leadership & mindfulness specialist. Participants will: discover the healing benefits of relaxation and be lead through a deeply relaxing sound healing with crystal bowls. Cost: $20

Tuesday, August 8

Wheels of Light – Understanding Your Chakras 7-9 pm

In this class, we will learn about the history of the subtle energy field that flows through our bodies. We will discover how the chakras interact with the body’s endocrine system and how they are effected by our emotions. We will discuss the benefits of balanced and flowing chakras, meditation and relaxation techniques, and which essential oils, crystals, and yoga poses are best for opening and balancing the chakras. At the end, we will pendulum test your chakras and hear how reiki and healthy thinking can keep them open and balanced. Led by Cheri Christiansen, Reiki Practitioner & Life Coach Cost: $15

Thursday, August 10

Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book 7-9pm

Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, International Bestselling Author and Writing/Publishing coach, D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style & Space, Plotting Tips, Who are your readers, Day One Page One, and much more. Each class includes fun, entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. July focus: (What Happens After You Publish a Book? (Creative Content & Social Media) Cost: $10 (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.)

Monday, August 14

Group Guided Self-Hypnosis 11:30 am- 12:30 pm

with Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered 2x a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. Cost: $20

Wednesday, August 16

Author Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough with D.D. Scott, International Bestselling Author 7-9 pm

In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a fun, light-hearted way. She will share with you her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. She believes every single time you are looking for a certain piece of information, it appears; presented in many cases by modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient, ultra-wise gurus who walked the earth centuries before us. In her wholehearted approach to life, she shares the lessons that have been practiced successfully for thousands and thousands of years across all cultures, continents and cosmic realms; one guru at a time. It’s all about living from Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude so that you can Create the Space for Miracles and Sweet Synchronicities to occur in your life on a daily basis. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you! Cost: $10 (Her book “I Am Good Enough” will be available for purchase)

Saturday, August 19

Shiatsu Appreciation Day 10 am – 5 pm

Four Pillars Shiatsu APPRECIATION DAY is an opportunity to learn and experience how Shiatsu relates to the very same lines of energy or Qi that run through our body and has similar benefits to Acupuncture. Derek Wexler, LMT will help with gentle relaxation, deep therapeutic relief, or something in between. 5 Element Shiatsu is a wholesome modality that combines rhythmic stretching with acupressure techniques to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Try a stress-reducing massage to balance and improve the flow of Qi. 45 minutes for $45. First time clients only. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Limited spots available.

Monday, August 21

Group Meditation 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Peace Through Meditation in Turbulent Times with Rosario Mazer

Wednesday, August 23

Daily Wellness with Essential Oils 7-8:30 pm

Come learn about safer more affordable and natural solutions for your health. Discover tangible therapeutic benefits of essential oils to manage stress, pain and other common ailments. This class will introduce you to how you can easily incorporate essential oils into your daily life. Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. Cost: donation based

Monday, August 28

Group Guided Self-Hypnosis 11:30 am- 12:30 pm

with Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

Monday August 28

Nutrients Essential for Health 7-9 pm

In today’s society we seldom really contemplate what we are eating. Most people don’t take into factor their macronutrient intake requirements. A proper balance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are essential to nutritional health and well-being. Micro-nutrients are vitamins and minerals. They are needed in much smaller quantities and are essential for proper metabolization, growth, mental, and physical well-being. Those that are aware of these needs still face the uphill battle of getting a viable source of them. Different nutrients require different methods of preparation. In our workshop we will go over the best viable sources of macro and micro nutrients, how to find them and how to prepare them. Nutrition Consultants Christal Borg and James Jones Cost: $15

In addition to workshops, Four Pillars offers: Massage & Facials, Reiki & Energy Work, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Bookstore & Life Coaching.

Four Pillars is your “go to” place to learn, relax, energize, and reinvent.

Four Pillars San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Call (941) 373-3955 to RSVP or to schedule an appointment | www.fourpillarsflorida.com

Struggling With the Effects of an Overloaded Lifestyle?

July 23, 2017 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

Have you discovered yourself struggling with the effects of an overloaded lifestyle?

By Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

You aren’t being theatrical by saying the words “I am stressed”. We all buckle under the strains and difficulties of daily life every once in a while. This world gets busier every day, all of us being forced from education into a pressurized, scary and often daunting life. For anyone who is in higher management, you’ve got the pressures of the company itself. For those lower down the pecking order, there are the pressures of management and sales. Even if you don’t work, you’ll probably still have stressful aspects affecting you – whether its health related problems, family commitments or financial worries. For those lucky enough to be able to change their lifestyle, they may be able to improve their symptoms, however the majority of people struggle to fully escape stress. There exists however, a way that you can escape this problem making use of your mind with the help of hypnosis, which is often used to combat stress.

If hypnosis is so effective, why doesn’t every stressed individual stream towards the closest hypnotist? Money is a key concern: Many people would prefer to spend those extra pennies on the latest gadget or seasonal bargain than on their emotional wellbeing. That is all well and good but it is worth taking into consideration the physical effects of stress should they stay untreated.

It’s possible to suffer from: heart palpitations, premature ageing of the skin, overeating leading to weight gain, under eating triggering poor nutrition, exhaustion, disturbed sleep, headaches, brain fog and muscle pain.

These are just a few of the physical manifestations of stress on your body. The mental strain can have just as bad or even more of a detrimental impact on your daily life. It can demolish relationships leaving behind a shell of a person. If you identify with any of these symptoms you should think about seeking assistance. Any time you put these symptoms and effects into perspective, hypnosis becomes a far more attractive thing to consider. We presume we are placing ourselves first when we try to treat ourselves, but really we are only cheating ourselves and our wellbeing if we do not.

Anxiety is actually a large aspect: People worry about a hypnotic approach being a scam or sham. This is a very outmoded and mistaken image. Modern hypnosis is a research backed profession. Of course, there are charlatans and crooks in every single profession and it is the same for hypnosis. These people are a minority and clients that have realized this are already making the most of the amazing results of hypnosis from a qualified Certified Hypnotist such as myself. One of my happy clients wrote; “Shana was an absolute pleasure to work with! I came to her for Stress Management issues. I had a wonderful experience during our sessions and left with significantly reduced stress levels. More importantly, she provided me with very helpful tools to use on my own when the stresses of everyday life come calling. I highly recommend her services!!” Keri E, Sarasota, FL

There is so much happening in all of our lives, who needs extra strain? Hypnosis can remove stress from the picture. Wherever you are on the stress scale, hypnosis allows you to work with your mind as a whole, to find and target the root of the problem and empower you to continue to make favorable change.

What are you hesitating for? Why not place your wellbeing first; it could be the very best gift you could give to yourself.

Shana Rosenthal is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner. She is also Stress Management Certified and operates her caring, friendly clinic at Four Pillars, guiding clients to make profound improvements in their lives. She teaches powerful tools that enables her clients to overcome their issues, enabling self-empowerment, control and ultimately relief. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955, email Info@FourPillarsFlorida.com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com

Improve Digestion for a Stronger Cancer Recovery

July 18, 2017 by Four Pillars Leave a Comment

By Josh Zimmer, Licensed Acupuncturist at Four Pillars

It’s hard to feel healthy when appetite is low and the food that does make it to one’s stomach causes nausea. But those are two very common symptoms that cancer patients experience while they’re undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Sometimes they linger even after sessions come to a close, further impeding recovery.

As more of the cancer community turns to acupuncture, a primary focus can be improved digestion. A well-functioning digestive system is critical for everyone, and cancer patients are left with a lot of catching up to do.

Modern research highlights the role of diet and nutrient absorption in supporting general vitality, mental focus and immunity. Traditional Chinese Medicine is no different. For millennia, In fact, practitioners have emphasized those very same issues. Only we call it strengthening Qi and nourishing Blood. In cases of poor appetite and nausea, we’re going to target the Spleen and Stomach channels, using points that re-regulate Qi flow in those areas of the body. From a modern physiological standpoint, the Spleen’s role mirrors the blood sugar-balancing, enzymatic and anti-inflammatory actions of the Liver, Pancreas and Small Intestine.

The Spleen is in charge of absorption and transportation of nutrients after food and drink have been “rottened and ripened” by the Stomach. Specific acupuncture points, mostly on the abdomen and leg, stimulate healthy function, such as appetite. Desire to eat is one telltale sign of a happy digestive system.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen also governs taste, which in many cancer patients is damaged or destroyed. It’s yet another way that acupuncture treatments, especially when complemented by Chinese herbal formulas, can help.

But nausea doesn’t make it easier to look at a plate of food, does it? Acupuncture to the rescue! When what is supposed to go down instead flows upward, we see opportunity. For us, nausea is a basic case of Qi reversal, or “counterflow.” Gently needled acupuncture points, mostly located above the bellybutton and near the wrist, help restore the downward flow of Qi so that food enters the Spleen (Small Intestine) instead of running back up the esophagus.

A peaceful digestive system eludes many cancer patients just when they need one most. Nausea and poor appetite are two of the biggest obstacles, yet they’re ones that acupuncture can help overcome – without often debilitating drugs. And because a healthy digestive system does so many things, patients often experience better sense of taste, more saliva, greater energy, normal bowel movements and improved mental focus.

Dr. Josh Zimmer, AP, DOM, is a Florida-licensed acupuncturist, providing a wide range of holistic services to promote natural healing at Four Pillars, a wellness spa in Lakewood Ranch. His sessions often combine acupuncture with cupping, warming moxibustion, electro-stimulation,Tuina acupressure massage, herbal prescriptions and gentle Gua Sha. He is also nationally-certified in performing B-12 and homeopathic injections for low-energy, pain and inflammation conditions. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Hawaiian Escape: Summer Facial

July 11, 2017 by Nancy Brown Leave a Comment

Did you know that a lot of the beneficial key ingredients used in skin care products come from exotic and tropical plants and places?

Coconut

Papaya

Pineapple

Aloe

Jojoba

and Citrus

are just a sample of the ingredients that are found in the products used in our Four Pillars Hydrating Facial Treatment. Summertime is the perfect time to take advantage of this treatment as our skin is exposed to the Florida sun, saltwater, and swimming pools.

Quench your summer skin to keep it healthy and radiant all summer long.

Four Pillars Hydrating Facial Summer Special $68 (limited time)

Visit Nancy Brown, our licensed esthetician today!

Call Four Pillars 941-373-3955

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Quench your summer skin to keep it healthy and radiant all summer long.

Four Pillars Hydrating Facial Summer Special $68 (limited time)

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