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San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch

8209 Natures Way, Suite 221

Bradenton FL 34202

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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.

SHOP NOW

Happy Father’s Day!

from the Four Pillars Wellness Team

Four Pillars Announces June Workshops & Speakers

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Summer has arrived! Four Pillars, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, is bringing various workshops, practitioners, and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating, and enhancing your life throughout the entire month of June. Rejuvenate your soul with these diverse workshop offerings. Please join us and bring a friend along too!

 

  • June 8, 7–9 p.m., “Author Spotlight Series: The ABCs of Writing and Publishing a Book.” Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? In this event workshop series, international bestselling author and writing/publishing coach D.D. Scott will guide you through the detailed steps of this entire process with topics such as Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style and Space, Plotting Tips, Who Are Your Readers, Day One Page One and more. Each class includes entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. The focus for June is branding yourself as an author and branding your book. Scott’s book The ABCs of Writing and Publishing a Bookwill also be available for purchase. Cost: $10.
  • June 12 and 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., “Group Guided Self-Hypnosis.” During this group session offered twice per month, Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, will show you how to relax and power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind in order to set yourself up for an amazing week. The experience is further enhanced with aromatherapy. Cost: $20.
  • June 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m., “Can I Change My Life?” If you don’t take control of your life, someone else will. Uncover your true potential to manifest the person you desire to become. Your mind is like a computer with its own software that organizes your thinking and behavior. During this workshop, Shana Rosenthal will teach you to reprogram your subconscious to overcome the negative programs causing you to feel stagnant and proactively change your life. Cost: $15.
  • June 15, 7–9 p.m., “Shine from Within: Teen Self-Image Special Summer Event.” This self-development workshop is designed to help adolescent girls, ages 12–17, realize and develop their own unique confidence, purpose and self-love. Led by Four Pillars founder and life coach Cheri Christiansen, this event will teach girls how to nourish their minds, bodies and spirits from the inside. They’ll learn to assess and understand personalized self-care, find purpose and honor their passions to become their truest selves, and they will also hear the story of young entrepreneur 12-year-old Bryce Bennett who founded the local business SarasotaSugar. In addition, they’ll have the opportunity to create their own SarasotaSugar scrub. Cost: $20.
  • June 21, 7–9 p.m., “Author Spotlight Series: I am Good Enough.” In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a light-hearted way. She will also share her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. Scott believesthat every time you look for a certain piece of information, it presents itself through modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient gurus. She teaches how to live from love, forgiveness and gratitude to create the space for miracles and sweet synchronicities to occur. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you. Scott’s book I am Good Enough will also be available for purchase.Cost: $10.
  • June 26, 7–9 p.m., “SpiritualiTEA.” Social connections are essential for longevity and happiness. In this modern world of technology and social media, it’s important to interact on a personal level. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and casual discussions of what you’re experiencing on your life journey. Meet like-minded people to talk, listen and connect. Cost: cost of a cup of coffee or tea.
  • June 28, 7–9 p.m., “Essential Oils and Hormones.” A woman’s body is profoundly affected by her hormone cycle, especially the fluctuation of estrogen. Besides the formation of sexual characteristics, estrogen affects mental health, bone growth, cholesterol levels, skin health, protein synthesis and fluid balance. Learn how and which essential oils can helpbalance your hormones. This workshop is led by Laurel James, National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). James is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. Cost: donation based.

 

In addition to workshops, Four Pillars offers massages and facials, Reiki and energy work, acupuncture, hypnosis, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is your “go-to” place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Golf Hypnosis and the Mental Game: Benefits of Hypnosis for Golf

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 By Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

 

As we head into summer, people are getting their golf clubs out and practicing their swings. It’s a great stress reducer to get on the golf course. Unfortunately, an activity intended to get outside and relieve stress, puts many people in a frenzied mind state. Hypnosis is an easy and effective method that directs your mind into a powerful learning condition so that you can fast-track the transformation process and achieve more success on the golf course.

Since the mind can never be disconnected from performance, hypnosis is a MIND-FITNESS TOOL that can be used to improve virtually any area of your game. Below is a list of the many ways hypnosis can improve and benefit your golf game.  Contact Shana Rosenthal at Four Pillars to schedule a hypnosis session to help you transform your golf game. These sessions also make a unique and great FATHER’S DAY present.

Enhances The Effectiveness Of:  

  • Visualization Tools
  • Mind Rehearsal
  • Mind Fitness Exercises
  • Positive Self-Talk and Suggestions
  • Goal Setting
  • Advanced Achievement

Can Improve Your Ability To:   

  • Focus and Concentrate Over the Ball
  • Turn Your Focus On and Off
  • Accomplish Consistent Routines
  • Play With a Present Moment Awareness
  • Trust Your Swing and the Shot
  • Focus Forward After Bad Outcomes
  • Play With a Positive Mental Attitude
  • Relax on the Golf Course
  • Play With Confidence Tee to Green
  • Score on the Course

Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist: I qualified as a Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist in the UK following my Psychology Degree at The Middlesex University in London. I now use my training, experience and knowledge as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist within the Code of Ethics of the National Guild of Hypnotists here in Florida. Other Modalities that I practice and am Certified in are Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (Meridian Tapping).

I specialize in helping clients make profound improvements in their lives by helping them overcome all kinds of emotional issues, blocks, fears and habits. I teach tools that enable people to recognize symptoms and ultimately guide them through the correct steps to alleviate the initial indicators, cope with, manage and remain focused so that they will lead a better more contented future. I believe I have the best job in the world! I get to help people improve their lives every day. I have a burning desire to spread the word about the benefits of Hypnosis, EFT and NLP and get it out to as many people in my community as possible. My key to success is to believe in yourself, because anything is possible. My most favorite phrase is; ‘Everything happens for a reason’.

Please feel free to contact me for more information about my services, to book me for a speaking engagement or for upcoming dates of group classes, programs and seminars. Four Pillars, www.fourpillarsflorida.com (941) 373-3955

 

 

NEW: Hypnosis, EFT & NLP Services Available at Four Pillars

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Hypnosis gives people another option as to how they wish to manage their fears, habits, stress and emotional blocks, which is why Four Pillars is delighted to add this amazing modality to their service list. Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist has joined our Wellness Team enabling our clients to take full advantage of her expertise.

Hypnosis is a natural deep relaxation which allows easier access to the subconscious mind and to assist the process of changing unhelpful behaviors. Shana is also certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which she expertly combines into her sessions making the result extraordinarily powerful. She has successfully helped 100’s of people overcome:

  • Fears & Phobias
  • Emotional Blocks
  • Stress
  • Weight Management
  • Habits
  • Sleep Improvement
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Confidence & Self Esteem
  • Public Speaking

To celebrate Shana joining our team, schedule an Introductory Special 

(20 minute private Initial Consultation for $20 throughout April)

to gain an insight as to how she can help you too.

 

Shana Rosenthal– Certified Consulting Hypnotist

I qualified as a Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist in the UK following my Psychology Degree at The Middlesex University in London. I now use my training, experience and knowledge as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist within the Code of Ethics of the National Guild of Hypnotists here in Florida. Other Modalities that I practice and am Certified in are Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (Meridian Tapping).

I specialize in helping clients make profound improvements in their lives by helping them overcome all kinds of emotional issues, blocks, fears and habits. I teach tools that enable people to recognize symptoms and ultimately guide them through the correct steps to alleviate the initial indicators, cope with, manage and remain focused so that they will lead a better more contented future. 

I believe I have the best job in the world! I get to help people improve their lives every day. I have a burning desire to spread the word about the benefits of Hypnosis, EFT and NLP and get it out to as many people in my community as possible. My key to success is to believe in yourself, because anything is possible. My most favorite phrase is; ‘Everything happens for a reason’.

Please feel free to contact me for more information about my services, to book me for a speaking engagement or for upcoming dates of group classes, programs and seminars.

 

 

 

Piero Rivolta—Award Winning Author/Poet/Novelist & Thinker to Speak at Four Pillars

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A Modern Day Renaissance Man Shares Poetry & A Beautiful Depth of Life

 

It’s hard to categorize Piero Rivolta.

 

Before he was the author of eight Award-winning published books of fiction and poetry, Piero Rivolta was known to many as the WORLD’S youngest CEO of an automobile manufacturing company. Iso Rivolta automobiles have inspired countless love affairs—with the cars, the driving, and fans across the globe.

 

Today, Piero Rivolta is an award-winning poet and novelist devoted to exploring the depth and breadth of life. Possessed of an insatiable curiosity, a love of beauty, and a talent for creating, Piero has applied his sensibilities to not only being the author of eight books, but also to being a designer, developer, manufacturer, homebuilder and philanthropist.

Over the course of his extraordinary life, Piero has had many lives. He was born in Desio (Milan) Italy, and at the tender age of 24, just after earning his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano, Piero assumed leadership of the family automobile manufacturing company founded by his father, Renzo, who passed away one year later in 1966.

The company was called Iso and until the early 1960s primarily produced motorcycles, small trucks and the famous egg-shaped, front-door Isetta bubble car. Later, the company expanded into the production of luxury sports cars under the name Iso Rivolta, to differentiate from the Iso company’s other existing product lines at that time, which now included snowmobiles and other snow vehicles. The mighty Griffon was selected as the Iso Rivolta emblem and lent its name to the company’s most popular model, the Grifo, which raced at LeMans. Later, the company entered the world of Formula One racing under the name Iso-Rivolta-Marlboro.

In 1980 the family moved to Sarasota, Florida, which became their new home and the center of Piero’s future business projects, keeping the passion that he shared with his children in designing and producing cars, yachts, sailing boats, and also focusing on building well-thought-out residential communities with tennis courts and golf courses, luxury condominiums, shopping centers and office buildings. Due to his love for nature and harmonious design (inherited from his father), he also donated two community parks, one in Italy, and another in the U.S.

For many years Piero devoted some of his time traveling abroad for a number of car projects, until in 2000, in response to his passion for sailing the high seas, he founded Rivolta Marine (now called Rivolta Yachts), a producer of world-class sailboats and motoryachts.

Piero has also enjoyed writing since childhood; in recent years, while still involved in numerous projects, he has spent much of his personal time creating engaging fiction and poetry. His collection of eight books has won both local and international attention and awards. He is currently working on new material for publication. Some of his best-known work includes:

“NOTHING IS WITHOUT FUTURE”

Nothing Is Without Future is Volume 1 of The Poems of Award-Winning Poet and Novelist Piero Rivolta. Full of striking and sensual images, Piero Rivolta’s poetry reflects his appreciation for beauty wherever he finds it – in women, falling snow, sunsets, Mediterranean cities and the sea.

A series of lyric poems tell a love story – actually two love stories – about a young man who is torn between two women.

 

“GOING BY SEA”

Going By Sea is Volume 2 of The Poems of Award-Winning Poet and Novelist Piero Rivolta. Inspired by his love of sailing, the poems and reflections in Going By Sea: Poems and Thoughts of Today’s World arise from various maritime events Piero Rivolta experienced during his voyages in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean. Whether he is watching an approaching storm, enjoying a colorful coastline or swaying peacefully at anchor, Rivolta’s contemplation of his surroundings gives rise to musings and questions about life, existence and mortality. Heartfelt and romantic, they touch our deepest longings and hopes in times of uncertainty and change.

 

To Honor National Poetry Month,

Four Pillars Welcomes Award-Winning

Author & Poet, Piero Rivolta

EVENT DETAILS:

Join Piero Rivolta, Poet/Novelist/Thinker, at Four Pillars for a night of poetry to hear his extraordinary life story, award-winning poems, and enhance your mind, body, spirit and social connections. This event is sure to be popular, so please RSVP early to secure your spot. Complimentary wine. RSVP 941-373-3955

Date: Wednesday, April 26

Time: 7-9 pm

Cost: $15

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Insomnia – The Holistic Approach

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by Josh Zimmer, LAc/DOM

 

Humans need sufficient, quality sleep to live at or near peak performance. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated tens of millions of Americans – 30% of the population – suffer at least one major form of insomnia. Millions experience the daily pitfalls of poor sleep.

While people often choose – or are prescribed – sleep medication as a cure, there’s an effective option in the natural healing qualities of Acupuncture. One obvious benefit of Acupuncture is that it avoids the numerous side effects of insomnia pills, like sluggishness and foggy brain. The use of acupuncture, along with other Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities, dovetails with the growing desire to address health issues as naturally as possible.

Insomnia falls into three categories, of which sufferers can experience more than one: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty getting back to sleep and difficulty staying asleep. Problems associated with the condition include sleepiness, restlessness, anxiety, irritability and difficulty concentrating. This can easily interfere with our relationships and ability to work. Insomnia is also a symptom or contributing factor of various major health issues, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and obesity.

Unfortunately, Insomniacs are their own worst victims, willingly ignoring the advice of sleep experts, who say people should go to bed at fixed times, do so at a reasonable hour, turn off electronic devices and hour or two before shutting off the lights and not eat for several hours prior.

The Acupuncture solution for Insomnia is a holistic one, combining all aspects of a person to break the insomnia logjam. As mind-body-spirit medicine, it looks closely at not just one’s physical sleep patterns, but his/her emotional state(s) of mind. As with other conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Insomnia is linked with various internal organs which, in the ancient spirit, exhibit their own personalities.

For example, the Liver, which stores blood and regulates the flow of Qi energy throughout the body, is the source of planning, stress, anger, depression and letting go. It is represented by the Wood element, is most active during the spring, dislikes wind but likes the sour flavor, making it friendly to lemon and apple cider vinegar. Think about it: trying to complete all our plans on a daily basis could drive most people to Stress, Anger or Depression, which is why the Liver is a major organ to address in Insomnia.

The Kidneys, the Water element, embody our constitutional and reproductive energy. They regulate the bones and the nervous system, their primary emotion is The Will, Winter is their season and they love of salt (not too much). When Kidney Qi is weak, the result can be weakness and Depression.

Within this cycle of circular cause-and-effect, emotions easily drain their respective organs. On the flip side, physical issues can exacerbate the emotional side. For insomniacs, it all affects their sleep.

Any Insomnia plan in Traditional Chinese Medicine also takes into account the Heart because, as the seat of the Soul, it craves calm. Like us, the Heart needs a comfortable resting place at night, the way a bird needs a comfy nest to lay down in. This is a challenge, since the Heart’s element is Fire!
Deciphering these interconnections is where Acupuncture comes in. There’s a big list of points that can be used to rebalance the mind-body-spirit nexus and steadily overcome Insomnia. Insomnia is viewed within the context of energy excess and deficiency, as well as the organs’ relationships to the Circadian Clock.

This biorhythmic cycle associates various human activities with 12 two-hour blocks throughout the day. Naturally, where sleep is concerned, the focus is on the hours of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

When people have trouble falling asleep, the issue usually is a Qi or Blood Deficiency. Qi deficiency symptoms include fatigue, low energy, subdued voice and, possibly, spontaneous sweating. Blood deficiency refers to the vitality of this liquid force coursing through our bodies. Symptoms include dry skin, hair and eyes, foggy thinking, poor memory, frequent dreaming, tight joints and palpitations. Causes of Qi and Blood deficiencies, besides emotions, are poor diet, lack of exercise, disease, injury and a weak constitution.

The Liver (Anger, Stress and Depression) and Heart (Anger, Sadness, Restlessness and Anxiety) are particularly prone to deficiencies.

Another type of deficiency develops from imbalances between organs that leave the Yin energies weak. The result is a type of heat disturbance that occurs when there isn’t enough cooling Yin energy to balance the warmer, more tumultuous Yang Qi. We call it Yin Deficiency.

The Liver and Kidneys, which provide the Water element to cool Heart Fire, are especially prone to this. People with Yin Deficiency fall asleep easily but wake up during the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. A very common time period to wake up is 1-3 a.m., which just happens to be the Liver’s Circadian slot. We’re kept up by Stress and overactive minds, so in these cases acupuncture treatments would include points to soothe the Liver (and boost the Kidneys, which provide nourishment for Liver Blood).

Other types of sleep disturbances relate to Excess, often Heat or “Fire”, which can well up organically when energies stagnate and generate their own temperatures force. Heat, in the form of emotions or physical symptoms, rise up, entering the mind and preventing calm. The Heart and Liver easily fall into excess.

Another form of excess stagnation originates in The Stomach, basically from eating too much, especially late at night. The digestive system is busy metabolizing when it ought to be taking a long nap.

Finally, an overlooked player in Insomnia is the Lung. Like the Heart, the Lungs are a repository of major emotions, namely sadness and grief, which both tend to be long-term factors. They also lead to overthinking. And since the Lungs share chest space with the Heart, they may not parallel Heart emotions but they are easily aroused by them. Where do the Lungs fall on the Circadian Clock? 3-5 a.m., a time of night that many Insomniacs are all too familiar with.

Josh Zimmer, Ap/DOM is a Florida-licensed acupuncturist providing a wide range of holistic services to promote natural healing. Sessions often combine acupuncture with Cupping, warming moxibustion, electro-stimulation, Tuina acupressure massage, herbal prescriptions and gentle Gua Sha.

 Please contact at Four Pillars 941-373-3955 for a personal Acupuncture consultation and holistic solutions for Insomnia. www.fourpillarsflorida.com