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September 2017 Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

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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.

 

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

 

DD Scott I am Good Enough bookWednesday, 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 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

 

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

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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

 

DD Scott I am Good Enough bookWednesday, 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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

Improve Digestion for a Stronger Cancer Recovery

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By Josh Zimmer, Licensed Acupuncturist at Four Pillars

 

Acupuncture at Four PillarsIt’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.

 

Insurance for Acupuncture?

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four pillars acupuncture insuranceDid you know that your insurance policy may cover Acupuncture treatments? It may even pay for related modalities, such as Cupping, Moxibustion (a gentle warming technique) and Tuina Acupressure?

Florida Blue isn’t much help here. But more and more United Health Care, out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna patients are experiencing this added benefit to their costly policies.

It’s easy to find out whether Acupuncture is a paid option. I do it for free and usually get an answer within 24-48 hours. Many people say they would schedule treatments if only insurance took care of it.

Why sit on coverage you already have? 

Let’s see what your policy really offers.

Josh Zimmer, Ap/DOM – Four Pillars Acupuncturist

Everybody Deserves a Massage Week

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Celebrate Everybody Deserves a Massage Week

and Discover our Corporate Wellness Program

 

Everybody deserves a massage week with Four Pillars

75-90% of all doctor visits are related to stress.

A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent. And when cortisol levels decline, serotonin — one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms — increases by an average of 28 percent after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety and feelings of sadness and stress. (Ref: Mayo Clinic)

Four Pillars is your go to place to relax and rejuvenate. We offer various types of massage: Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Thai, Hot Stone, Shiatsu, Pregnancy, Reflexology, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. We also offer a full range of wellness services including acupuncture, skincare, hypnosis and life coaching.

Because everybody deserves a massage,

we offer the following discounts everyday:

  • 20% off packages of 3 or more
  • LWRBA members receive a 15% discount
  • Veterans, Military and First Responders receive a 20% discount

 

Four Pillars also offers Customized Wellness Programs & On-Site Chair Massage for your Business

            

 

Let us Customize your Wellness Program for employee stress relief

Office Starter Program – 15-min Chair Massage (On Site at Your Business):

A massage wellness program does more than feel good. It lowers stress while boosting productivity. It also improves posture, cuts down on sick days, lowers blood pressure and contributes to a focused mind and motivation. Retain your employees and invest in their well-being.  It could be the perfect gift for your staff that makes them feel appreciated and cared for at work.

Sample Office Starter Program (for 8 employees):

-Monthly 15-min Chair Massage

-1 Licensed Massage Therapist, 2 hours

$190 per visit

Included: Essential Oils diffused to uplift and relax your staff

Balanced Wellness Program – 15 min Chair Massage (On Site at Your Business):

Get all the benefits of a massage wellness program (see Office Starter above) plus educational elements to balance out total employee well-being.

Sample Balanced Wellness Program (for 20 employees)

-Monthly 15-min Chair Massage

-1-2 Licensed Massage Therapists, 5 hours

-1 Wellness Educational Workshop

$575 per visit

Included: Essential Oils diffused to uplift and relax your staff

 

Employee Incentive or Customer Appreciation Gift Programs:

Morale goes up, Stress goes down

Whether you’re rewarding sales, attendance, employee of the month, corporate culture, or showing gratitude for business, a gift certificate to Four Pillars can be a healthy reward.

 Call Four Pillars for your FREE personalized Corporate Wellness Program quote, 941-373-3955

Ancient Massage Brought to the Modern World

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Why I want to bring an ancient form of massage into the modern world!

(A Fresh Perspective)

By Michael Fox, LMT at Four Pillars

A spiritual, yet therapeutic modality that helps us reach states of peacefulness in this fast-paced society of technology and stress.

 

I was lucky enough to be introduced to Thai massage last year in massage school (Sarasota School of Massage Therapy), where a two-day sample of this modality was taught by Joni Masse, an incredible and beloved teacher at SSMT. She offers a four-part Thai massage certification course through the school. I was so positive about learning it that I started her class before I even got my massage license!  After the two-day taste of Thai, I was hooked to say the least. Unlike any other modality I’ve experienced, Thai massage really took me to another realm of relaxation and meditation. Not only does the physical manipulation of tense muscles feel amazing, but the pure feeling of nurturing healing is life changing.

Traditionally, Thai massage and bodywork has been practiced religiously within Buddhist cultures over thousands of years; used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. As Buddhism spread throughout Asia and specifically within Thailand (around the 3rd century BC), so did written and oral traditions of this sacred form of massage. Families would practice on each other out of pure love and kindness, which is a Buddhist principal called “Metta” (unconditional love and kindness). Still to this day Thai massage is being used in hospitals in Thailand. It is a pleasure and honor to learn such a historic tradition of healing and integrate it into my massage practice right here in the Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area!

What does one expect during a Thai massage? Typically, Thai bodywork is performed on a thick floor mat or cushion while dressed in comfy, non-constricting clothes. The receiver should go into each session with both an open heart and mind. With its close relationship with yoga, one can expect to be assisted into yoga-like asanas (positions). Thus, preforming Thai massage greatly increases my yoga practice as well, bringing a new light into my journey of holistic living. The beauty of Thai work is that each session will take a different path. Both the therapist and client create an intuitive flow that leads natural healing specific for each person, working together to reach goals and find balance. While on the mat, both the practitioner and receiver benefit from stretching and zoning out in this meditative state.

Equipped with healing hands and feet, the tools a Thai massage therapist requires is one’s entire body and soul. Mixing palm presses, deep (or light) thumb pressure, forearm rolls and yes, even feet are used to direct loving energy into the lucky person on the mat. Increased flexibility and range of motion are common side effects to this bodywork. Gentle rocking can be used as well as light pounding on tight muscles to help release stagnancy hiding within us. Acupressure is melodically placed along our energetic pathways; where in Thai theory these pathways are named “Sen” lines. Within this theory, there are about 72,000 Sen lines running up and down us. The purpose of working these energy lines is to relieve excess energy as well to energize our lifeforce/Qi/chi/prana or whatever you believe keeps us going deep inside. Thai is a unique way to rejuvenate the physical body, calm our mind and raise our spirit.

Michael Fox, certified practitioner at Four Pillars Spa                  One of the best parts of this healing art form is to witness changes happen before my eyes. To see the literal unwinding of taught fascia release and joints rotating the way they’re supposed to is solid prove that the ancient Buddhists were onto something great. I have just begun to scratch the surface of Thai bodywork, and can’t wait to dive deeper into this magical modality. Dynamic Thai is my next goal on the horizon and I believe a trip to Thailand is a must!

At Four Pillars, we are creating a melting pot of well-being practices that I’m blissed to be a part of. Offering an array of modalities such as sacred Lomi-Lomi, 5 Element Shiatsu, Zero Balancing, and of course Thai massage there is something for everyone with endless opportunities to obtain health and mindfulness. Thai massage is easily paired with Reiki, myofascial, NMT trigger point therapy, the opportunities are endless!

July 15th, Four Pillars is celebrating our own Thai Appreciation day with 45 minute sessions for only $45!

Call (941) 373-3955 or visit www.fourpillarsflorida.com to schedule.

 

Hawaiian Escape at Four Pillars (You’re Invited)

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Experience Hawaiian Healing Rituals

 

Hawaii is a dream vacation destination with its weather, beaches, culture, volcanoes, people, shopping attracting over 8 million visitors every year. If a trip to Hawaii isn’t on your agenda in the near future, Four Pillars is your escape next door to bring Hawaiian Ancient Healing Rituals to you. You’re invited to join us Thursday, July 20th (7-9 pm) for a night of HAWAIIAN FUN. Four Pillars practitioners will share their knowledge and practice of these ancient rituals followed by hands-on sample experience. And, as always, Four Pillars adds a flavor of SOCIAL CONNECTIONS to every event with like-minded people and some authentic Hawaiian Tropical drinks.

Experience these Hawaiian Healing Rituals:

– ANCIENT HAWAIIAN HEALING LOMI MASSAGE: Agusta Perkins, LMT will share the secrets of the Hawaiian principles of life. Lomi Lomi massage emphasizes living in harmony and love. Lomi Lomi massage is known as loving hands massage as it works gently yet deeply into the muscles having a continuous flow of strokes, completely fostering the body, and enabling the body to take a rest.

– HO’OPONOPONO RITUAL: Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist and Cheri Christiansen, Certified Life Coach will share the Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness and Healing – Ho’oponopono. Negative thought patterns and memories unconsciously guide your life and draw more negativity to you. By apologizing to yourself, your memory, and the event in question, you can forgive, heal your memories, and cleanse your perceptions. Techniques to deal with negative thought patterns will be shared.

– TROPICAL FACIALS: Did you know that a lot of the beneficial key ingredients used in skin care products come from exotic and tropical 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. Learn more and sample how to hydrate your skin. Nancy Brown, Licensed Esthetician will share the secrets to hydrated skin.

-COLD PRESSED JUICES: CROP Juice will be sampling their organic cold pressed juices!

Thursday, July 20th (7-9 pm)

Our special Hawaiian summer escape will include one hour of these ancient healing rituals and  one hour of fun socializing to learn more about the hands-on experience. Limited seats available. Call Four Pillars to RSVP (941) 373-3955. Cost: $20.

 

 

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

July 2017 Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

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SUMMER FUN

Balance your Summer 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!

 

Monday, July 10

Cooking Fermented Foods: (Sampling included) 7-9 pm

  • Explore the science and methods of how to properly ferment foods and beverages of all kinds. The discussion will include the tools that are used and how to source the products needed to use ferments in the home. Jillian Ross (aka, the Ferment Lady) will bring items to show and share with the class so you can become more familiar. Items to sample may include: Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Beet Kvass, Milk/Water Kefir, Kombucha, and various Lacto-Fermented pickles and vegetables. About Jillian Ross: I was on a quest to self-heal, after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. It was then that I discovered, The Art of Fermentation, by Sandor Katz. I have completely overhauled and restored my body to its optimal health, with zero medications. Cost: $20

 

Monday, July 10

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, July 13

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? Reaching Readers & Sales Tracking) Cost: $10  (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.)

 

Saturday, July 15

Thai Massage Appreciation Day: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our Four Pillars Thai Massage Appreciation Day is an opportunity to learn and experience the benefits of this 2500 year old ancient healing massage with Michael Fox, LMT. Reduce stress and eliminate tension when you try this ancient modality. Learn what is involved and how Thai massage works with yoga-like stretches and the body’s 10 major energy lines. Try a stress-reducing massage/thai stretching and healing. 45 minutes of harmony in your body, mind, & spirit for $45. First time clients only. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Call (941) 373-3955 to reserve your session. Limited spots available.

 

Wednesday, July 19

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)

 

Thursday, July 20

Hawaiian Escape: Experience Hawaiian Healing Rituals 7-9 pm

  • Four Pillars is your escape next door to bring Hawaiian Ancient Healing Rituals to you. Four Pillars practitioners will share their knowledge and practice of ancient Hawaiian rituals to experience. And, as always, Four Pillars adds a flavor of SOCIAL CONNECTIONS to every event with like-minded people and authentic Hawaiian Tropical drinks. Experience these Hawaiian Healing Rituals: ANCIENT HAWAIIAN HEALING LOMI MASSAGE, HO’OPONOPONO RITUAL and TROPICAL FACIALS. Our special Hawaiian summer escape will include one hour showcasing these healing rituals and one hour group time to learn more about experiencing these rituals. Limited seats available. Call Four Pillars to RSVP (941) 373-3955. Cost: $20.

 

lavender flowes and amber essential oils bottle on wooden surfaceMonday July 24

Essential Oils: Healthy Skincare 7-9 pm

  • Come learn about healthy skincare and natural solutions for your health with essential oils.  The skincare products presented are chemical free, paragon free and non-toxic. Discover how to maximize the natural power of essential oils to help keep your skin looking young, healthy and gorgeous.   They smell amazing as well! 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 July 31

Animals as Messengers 7-9 pm

  • Spend some time at this workshop getting to know your animals in Spirit. We all have a team of spirit helpers which include animals because we are one. Animals offer us their own unique energy to assist, support, and bring messages to us. Animals can be messengers of Spirit. Learn what animals you have around you and what they have to say. Guided meditations, individual guidance and a night of connecting with nature. Led by Cheri Christiansen, Certified Life Coach adapted from the book Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small. 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

 

Father’s Day Gift Guide

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You may be the apple of his eye, but these gifts for DAD will put a sparkle in his mind, body, and spirit. Show all the DAD’s in your life that you care, and pamper him with RELAXATION. We’ve put together a Father’s Day Gift Guide for you. We hope you find something perfect for DAD.

 

Treat him to a specialty MASSAGE or a spa day with the GENTLEMAN’S FACIAL
We can help you create a custom day too! Gift cards available.
Purchase 3 or more services and SAVE 20%.

 

Did you know HYPNOSIS can help with DAD’s golf game? Hypnosis is a MIND-FITNESS TOOL that can be used to improve virtually any area of your golf game.

Gift DAD a hypnosis session.

 

PCA Skin Care at Four Pillars Spa in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Help DAD feel youthful with radiant and glowing skin.

We have great skin care sets for all skin types.

 

Yes! Real men use ESSENTIAL OILS.
Reserve a time with our Wellness Advocate. Call Four Pillars 941-373-3955

 

A good night’s rest? Dad will be forever grateful.

Acupuncture and Hypnosis are known to help with sleep issues.

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Happy Father’s Day!

from the Four Pillars Wellness Team

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: New Studies Support Acupuncture Treatment

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Acupuncture at Four PillarsBack in 2012, researchers closed an ambitious analysis of 18,000 chronic pain sufferers. What were they exploring?  These researches wanted to find out whether all 29 studies would showthat acupuncture had successfully treated those 18,000 chronic pain sufferers.

The answer was an emphatic “yes,” according to the Archives of Internal Medicine. On average, this ancient healing art generated 50% pain reductions. “Acupuncture … is therefore a reasonable referral option,” the authors wrote.

Positive results like these have excited hard-working acupuncturists who spend at least half of their time treating a wide range of pain issues, and are always eager to spread the word about their natural modality. Acupuncture treats pain by breaking up blockages in nerves, muscles and body fluids that lead to discomfort and malfunction. The mantra “Stagnation EqualsPain” is one of the first articles of faith taught in Chinese Medicine schools, along with the belief that thoughts and emotions also generate illness. Taking the edge off––or even eliminating––neck, shoulder, knee, back pain and more is the cornerstone of most practices.

Five years later, the study remains instructive, as Americans deal with a daunting scale ofchronic pain which afflicts an estimated 100-million people. This problem has helped spawn anopioid (pain killer) abuse crisis that kills 91 Americans every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As often happens with pharmaceuticals, highly addictive opioids have beenoverprescribed for years, health experts point out.

Unfortunately, there’s not much to show for this. “Since 1999, the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S. nearly quadrupled, yet there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report,” the CDC says. “Deaths from prescription opioids—drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone—have more than quadrupled since 1999.”

But there’s a large mountain to climb. Hundreds of thousands of people every year turn to so-called alternative health for relief. Yet the desire to cure pain with a pill––backed by alucrative network of insurance, pharmaceutical companies and overprescribing doctors––still rules the day. Ironically though, the pain-relieving modality often met with unnecessary fear––namely, acupuncture––has been shown to releasing natural opioids (endorphins) within the body.

Natural health practitioners need to keep making a case for the non-addictive, long-term benefits of natural modalities like acupuncture, hoping that it catches fire with the general public and the entities which are supposed to serve them. Here are the basic dynamics at play with Acupuncture and chronic pain:

Needle stimulation activates the flow of Qi––energy––and blood, the basis of all physiology. Any pain area lacks balanced Qi and blood vitality. Imagining the body as an energy system with interconnected channels, acupuncture points act like switches on that electrical grid, sending healing energy to local sites, like an injured knee or shoulder, or other parts of the body, like the head. That’s why points on the feet and hands can treat a painful neck or shoulder. When treating pain, we often combine local and distal points.

The 2012 meta-analysis that highlighted acupuncture’s effectiveness looked at neck and back pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headache and shoulder pain. Acupuncture generates tangiblepain-relieving chemical releases in the body. Not only does it stimulate the flow of opioids, at least one 2010 study appearing in the Journal of Pain showed that acupuncture triggers the local release of adenosine, helping to desensitize pain receptors.

Ongoing pain is associated with chronic inflammation. Recognizing inflammation as a major source of chronic pain is a growing centerpiece of modern medicine. That includes the understanding that less-than-optimal digestive systems activate painful inflammatory responses that can affect the entire body. Traditional Chinese Medicine has always connected diet and inflammation, using the word “dampness” to describe the internal swelling behind a lot of joint pain like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic pain, as with fibromyalgia.

In addition, the mind has a role as well. Chinese Medicine places the mind and emotions on equal footing with the physical body. Thoughts and feelings such as sadness, anger and depression are considered disease factors if left unresolved. So, while modern studies disagree on whether depression actually causes chronic pain, depression is a common co-factor, and anxiety is another one. Stress, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is also strongly associated with chronic pain.

Acupuncture is just one commonly used alternative modality. Ancient physicians used numerous techniques that help relieve chronic pain. For example, thanks to the swimmers at the last Summer Olympics, the healing effects of cupping were introduced to the broader public. The suction it creates breaks up adhesions and draws blood to damaged muscle and joints. Guasha, agentle scraping modality using a round-edged stone, also improves circulation while desensitizing painful peripheral nerves.

In modern times, acupuncturists have also been using electrical stimulation of inserted acupuncture needles to magnify the pain-relieving process. Chinese herbal formulas, taken internally or topically, also help heal chronic pain including the underlying conditions that create it. Finally, acupuncture and its related modalities are both safe and non-addictive. So, tell that to Big Pharma.

 

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.