Health and Wellness

April 2011 AAP Fitness Personal Fitness and Lifestyle Training Ashley Poptodorova is a vibrant, enthusiastic beautifully sculptured woman. You would never know that Ashley herself once weighed over 200 pounds when she met Alex who taught her how to eat, exercise and live a better life. Danielle Grama and Edwina Mary get personalized attention from Ashley and Manager Jon Cimino on a recent visit to the small but personal and well stocked studio. Kristin Barbieri was giving instruction in the afternoon Fitness Camp which was basically set up in mini stations.  A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere made the workouts seem enjoyable. Alex & Ashley soon formed AAP Fitness and are now helping hundreds of clients feel their best. Each client that comes to AAP is thoroughly assessed and recommended a training program that specifically fits the client and their needs. No client is rushed through 30 minute workouts which do not focus on form, rather they are overseen and attended to each minute of the session being infused with education throughout the session. Ashley even sets up “Shopping trip” dates for any interested clients can go shopping with her to learn the proper way to read labels and ingredients as well as to get ideas on recipes and any specific questions or concerns. AAP, now in their 5th year, have continued time and time again to earn the trust of the New Tampa and surrounding communities. They hope to expand and double their studio size within the coming months. Alex and Ashley make a commitment to their clients to teach them everything as they learn it. They continue to expand their knowledge base and pass it on to their clients. They are currently offering one hour Fit Camp sessions for ONLY $10! And Ladies, if you want to get real serious, Ashley will train you for competition and you can become one of of Ashley's AAP Angels.   For more information on how you can look and feel your best, visit www.aapfitness.com and call Ashley or Alex today! It's the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones!!       March 2011 Health Fair at Club Connerton     A Health Fair at Club Connerton included a Fire Truck, Ambulance, Fitness Demo Classes, Bounce House, Kids Crafts, Games, Running Shoe Scans, hand and scalp massages courtesy of Spa Oceana at the Don CeSar, financial advising, and various  other vendors. Nutrition, wellness and informational talks, featured topics regarding smoking cessation, bullying, early childhood speech and language development, wildlife safety and green living, and organ donation. There was also a Bloodmobile that checked Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol & BMI screenings. The event was held at the Connerton Club House 3 miles north of the Land O'Lakes Community Center on State Rd 41. Featured here are…Linda and Dr. Michael Craven of Craven Chiropractic Clinic in Land O’Lakes (left/right) utilized the Health Fair to educate the public about Chiropractic medicine as a form of natural health care that focuses on treating a patient without the use of drugs or medicines. They are welcomed by Club Connerton Activities Director Alex Murphy and Amy Gallogly Club GM and local Softball legend Mikayla Haschak of the Land O'Lakes Volunteers and Connerton Elementary School. …Hugo Javier Torres, Chief Instructor of #1 ATA Martial Arts in Lutz explain the art of self defense to Lilly Fontanez, her brother George Calderon and daughter Gabi Fontanez. View/Purchase Photos by Tony Masella Jr coming soon   March 2011 BayCare Behavioral Health Center opens in Lutz Baycare Behavioral Health Center in Lutz held its Ribbon Cutting with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce recently. As part of its continued commitment to meet the mental health needs of the Tampa Bay community, BayCare Behavioral Health has opened the Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center in Lutz. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center is a 72-bed acute care, behavioral health facility to treat adults, children and adolescents. The facility has 56 adult beds and 16 beds for children and adolescents. It is the only hospital-based children's mental health facility in Pasco County. The Recovery Center provides a full-range of behavioral health services for adults, children and adolescents who require inpatient care. Located at 21808 State Road 54 in Lutz, the building has been completely renovated to create an atmosphere that promotes healing and ensures patient safety. Patients can receive treatment for inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization, crisis intervention and support in a tranquil environment. View the photos for this event Click >>> Here   March 2011 Cheyenne's in Lutz hosts Organic Soil Class Eager to grow Organic, attendees to the Organic Soil Class met at Cheyenne's in Lutz to learn the process of preparing their soil and starting their garden. Owner, Lisa had plenty of organic refreshments on hand and gifts and prizes were included for each student. Students were encouraged to bring a bag of their own soil for testing and Lisa demonstrated how this is done. For more info about eating healthy and growing organic, call 813 333 8611 and speak with Lisa. Her fresh market is open on Saturdays and is located at: Cheyennes Country Thangs, Inc. 19319 Holly Lane Lutz, FL 33548 View the photos for this event Click >>> Here   New Lutz Rehab Center close to Opening Doors Once complete, the 55,227-square-foot Lutz Care and Rehabilitation Center will consist of 120 beds, 68 units and will be a leading example of how advancements in technology can be used to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient care. The facility will feature several key innovative technologies, including an advanced electronic medical records system that will allow the it to operate in a virtually paperless and wireless environment. The construction will focus on increasing energy efficiency to confront rising energy costs, reducing environmental footprints and increasing operational efficiencies. The facility will be a technological model for skilled nursing facilities moving forward. Lutz Care and Rehabilitation will offer a unique Integrated Patient Care Solutions model that will offer the most technologically advanced post-acute care and rehabilitation services to the Tampa Bay area. Lutz Rehab Center will be operated by Palm Health Partners.  For more information about the NuVista community/Lutz Center click here http://www.palmhealthpartners.com/   St Joseph Hosp North in Lutz celebrates First Anniversary with Family Activities   Amy Bartley of St. Joseph Hospital offers a cupcake to Leanne, 5 and Leah, 8 and their mother Leah Agraviador as the Hospital celebrates their first year anniversary in Lutz.    St Joseph Hospital North celebrated its one year anniversary Saturday with gymnasts from Bob Sierra YMCA and other family-friendly activities including a Farmer’s market, safety demonstrations, classic cars, healthy refreshments and even offered registration for Florida Kid Care health insurance. St Joseph's Hospital-North is located on Van Dyke Road in Lutz and is a 350,000 square foot, 3 story hospital with a full service Emergency Room with over 30 private rooms, Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical facilities including 108 private patient suites, that include 32 designed specifically for observation as well as an Intensive Care unit for patients with complex medical needs. New to St Joseph's North is a Women's Care center which has four labor and delivery rooms and additional suites for mom and baby to recover together. An in-room family area comfortably accommodates overnight guests who may want to stay and visit with mom and baby. The hospital also has a full service cafe, gift shop, wireless internet and is entirely tobacco free. For information or to register for event, call (813) 443-2045, or visit www.StJosephsNorth.com View the photos for this event Click >>> Here     Healthcare continues to boom in Pasco, North Hillsborough Read more by B.C Manion at Community News  View the photos for this event Click >>> Here   While growth in other industries stalled, healthcare across the region continues to expand. In 2010, Lutz saw the opening of the first new full-service hospital in Hillsborough County in 30 years. In east Pasco County, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills opened a sleep center, while Pasco Regional Medical Center saw the completion of its wound center. This year’s development trumps 2010’s, with construction of one new hospital in.. 1-4-2011   Quick Gym Land O’Lakes / Lutz Launches Unique 4-Minute Workout 1906 Oak Grove Blvd   Quick Gym ROM has come to Florida. The Quick Gym ROM held a Grand opening January 8 at 1906 Oak Grove Blvd Lutz, Land O'Lakes,  The Quick Gym ROM provides a cardio, strength training and flexibility workout in 4-minutes. Most people are skeptical until they try our free 3 day trial. The Quick Gym ROM is designed to give you a 4-minute workout for the upper-body and a 4-minute workout for the lower-body on alternating days.  Each 4-minute work-out session focuses on about 55 percent of the body’s muscle groups so that over a 2-session workout, you work out 110% of the body’s muscle groups.  You control the Quick Gym ROM workout by adjusting the settings to reflect the users’ fitness level, desired physical condition, and health concerns. The ROM provides real-time activity level feedback and times the 4-minute workout.  Equals Same Cardio Benefits as 30 Minutes of Aerobics, Weight Training and Stretching. The human body can be divided into 3 major muscle groups: 1. Upper Body (Chest, Upper Back, Arms, Shoulders). 2. Middle Body (Abdominals, Lower Back).  3. Lower Body (Buttocks, Legs) The Quick Gym ROM takes the guess work out of exercising the muscle groups.  So regardless of how you divide up the muscle groups, to work them out properly you need to work out the all of the muscle groups and the sets of muscles that comprise them on an individual basis. You don’t have to know that your chest muscles are referred to by their Latin name: pectorals or “pecs”.  Men are usually proud of their bulging biceps or “guns” but the muscles at the back of the arm actually make up about 2/3 of the upper arm mass.  To get great legs and “tight tush” the ROM works your Quads, Hamstrings, Lower Back, and the Buttocks.  “The work out is an intense four minutes of physical activity and the secret in the workout is using more of the body’s muscles all at once, through a full range of motion, while increasing the oxygen transfer and assimilation to maximize the cardio benefits.”  “Our clients will be individuals who want a predictable and low impact exercise routine.” We will work with physicians, physical therapists, and other health care givers.” Adam Smith, owner of Quick Gym Land O’ Lakes.   View the photos for this event Click >>> Here   January 2011     FREE Weight Loss Seminar “Take Charge of Your Health in 2011” By Health & Fitness Expert Samantha Taylor who is also a former food addict, on January 3rd Monday 7 - 8:30 pm at Holiday Inn Express off Bruce B Downs near I-75  8310 Galbraith, Tampa, FL 33647  behind Muvico  or call 813-909-4939   Please check out this Video by clicking:        AnyLabTest Now! at the Shops at Wiregrass ANY LAB TEST NOW® Wesley Chapel Florida offers you professional, cost-effective and convenient lab testing.  Any Lab Test Now is different than other providers as it does not require a doctor's order. No appointment or insurance is necessary and all results are confidential. Most results are available within 24-48 hours(813) 991-9292 To view the photos for this event Click >>> Here - STD Tests - DNA Testing - Drug Screening - Men's Health Tests - Women's Health Tests - Wesley Chapel Lab Tests   20100808-02 _________________    Scroll Down     _________________    Dr Esenberg relocates her practice to Craven Chiropractic Clinic To view the photos for this event Click >>> Here   View the video for this event Click >>>   Dr. Deborah Fisher Esenberg, Chiropractic Physician is pleased to announce the relocation of her practice to Craven Chiropractic Clinic, 5420 Land O Lakes Blvd Suite 105 in Land O Lakes, Office hours are Monday through Saturday. Please call to schedule appointments. (813) 996-9800.   20100430-03 _________________    Scroll Down     _________________   Florida Medical Clinic Health Fair     Florida Medical Clinic, 2100 Via Bella Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes, hosted an open house and health fair. The event increased the community awareness of the facility and the services offered at the Land O’ Lakes location. The day include live entertainment and a complimentary heart-healthy lunch while touring the $8.5 million, 32,000-square-foot facility. Many participated in the “Meet Our Doctors” scavenger hunt and registered to win raffles and gifts valued at more than $5,000. The first 300 visitors to register at the event received either a $10 Publix gift card or a cooler tote bag.   www.floridamedicalclinic.com.   To view the photos for this event Click >>> Here   _________________      Scroll Down      _________________   Annual CARES Benefit Honoring Ann Hildebrand   To view the photos for this event Click >>> Here 20100417-07   __________________       Scroll Down       __________________ Zumba Fit Festival Conditioning at SPORTS + FIELD By Tony Masella Jr of OurtownFLA.com   To view the photos for this event Click >>> Here   20100313-03 2010-03

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Pure Health Studios holds Seminar

Samantha Taylor, of Pure Health Studios held a seminar explaining how she can help you lose weight and get in shape.  They are located at 24140 SR 54 Suite 103 and can be reached at (813) 909-4939, or www.purehealthstudios.com.

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Free Health Fair Premier Community

HealthCare Group in Dade City

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Dr. Justin Scott of

LifeSource Family Chiropractic

Wesley Chapel Chiropractor, Dr. Justin Scott has completed a certification program offered by the Council on Extremities Practitioner (CCEP).  Dr. Justin Scott is one of the 900 extremity specialists worldwide.  The course of certification he has completed requires 105 hours of study and the passing of a final exam on the following subjects:  Upper and Lower Extremity Adjusting, TMJ, Ribs and Shoulder Girdle, Foot, Gait and Orthotics, Extremity Rehabilitation, Soft Tissue Methods for the Extremities, and Global Assessment of the Extremities.

As a CCEP, Dr.  Justin Scott is trained to pinpoint and treat root causes to recurring pain in the spine or extremities.  He is equipped to successfully treat TMJ, Shoulder Girdle syndromes, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Knee subluxations, Baker’s Cysts, Sprained Ankles, Shin Splints, and Foot and Gait mechanics and other ailments.

The Council on Extremity Adjusting (CEA) was founded by Dr. Kevin Hearon, internationally acclaimed expert on extremity adjusting, who has written several books on the subject.  Dr. Hearon is also the president of the Council on Extremity Adjusting.  The Council is governed by seven board members, and there are twelve instructors dedicated to the advancement of knowledge regarding extremity adjusting in the chiropractic profession worldwide.  More information about the Council and the CCEP certification program is available at www.councilonextremityadjusting.com

Dr. Justin Scott is a Chiropractic Physician and practices at LifeSource Family Chiropractic located at 1722 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Wesley Chapel, FL.  To make an appointment to see Dr. Scott, please call 813-929-3700.  For more information go to www.lifesourcefamilychiropractic.com. 

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Wesley Chapel Dentistry Participating in the Give Back A Smile Whitening Program Help Heal the Effects of Domestic Violence

Dr. Zacharias Kalarickal, D.D.S.

For the month of October – Wesley Chapel, Florida– The Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program, an anti-domestic violence program founded by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), provides cosmetic dental care to survivors of domestic violence through a nationwide network of dental professionals. With the support of Ultradent Products, Inc. and Discus Dental, GBAS has established a program to help raise funds for the foundation by having volunteers provide whitening treatments to their patients for a donation to GBAS. Wesley Chapel Dentistry, Dr. Zacharias Kalarickal, D.D.S., is a GBAS volunteer dentist and Whitening Program provider in the Wesley Chapel area.

“The Give Back A Smile Whitening Program benefits everyone,” said Dr. Zack Kalarickal, DDS, “Not only will patients in our area have whiter and brighter smiles, whitening treatments performed at my office will generate increased resources that will allow the AACD to help more domestic violence survivors.”

How the GBAS Whitening Program Works

Ultradent Products, Inc. and Discus Dental donate whitening kits to participating dentists.   Patients who undergo whitening treatments as part of this program make their payment directly to the Give Back A Smile program.  Contact Wesley Chapel Dentistry at (813)991-5100 to ask how you can participate.

About Give Back A Smile

The Give Back A Smile program was launched May 27, 1999. Generous AACD dentists, lab technicians, and other dental professionals have volunteered their time and expertise pro bono for the Give Back A Smile program. Since its inception, over 600 domestic abuse cases have been completed for a total dollar value of more than $5 million dollars. There are currently over 300 applicants that are being treated throughout the United States. Dr. Zack, as a member of the AACD, is currently donating services valued at $6,000 for a GBAS participant. 

Those interested in finding help with the Give Back A Smile program should visit www.givebackasmile.com, call the National Hotline: (800) 773-GBAS (4227), or send an e-mail to givebackasmile@aacd.com. Donations for the Give Back A Smile program can be sent to the AACD Charitable Foundation, 5401 World Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718-3900.

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Clarity MedSpa Grand Opening

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LifeSource Family Chiropractic

Tee It Up For the Troops

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Health Fair by Gateway Chiropractic Clinic

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Pediatric Talk 2009 at LifeSource

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Wesley Chapel Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Shapes

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Nutrition Talk at Lifesource Family Chiropractic

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Join Dr. Justin Scott discussed things that could be hurting your health and lifestyle. 

Learn about the simple things that you can do that will make a huge difference in your quality of life!  Where: Lifesource Family Chiropractic,   1722 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard

Wesley Chapel, Florida

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LifeSource Family Chiropractic Supports Iowa

Presented by Drs. Erica &

 Jonathan Berns

All-Natural Relief for Allergic Rhinitis

The sneezing, the sniffling, the coughing, the watery eyes ... allergic rhinitis (hay fever) can make life miserable. And with side effects ranging from drowsi­ness to high blood pressure and diabetes, allergy medication is often a solution worse than the condition itself. Dr. Berns is concerned about the upswing in marketing and use of allergy medications and encourages patients to seek natural solutions, including chiropractic... To Read more click >>> Here

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Premier plans Diabetic Collaborative monthly in East Pasco

—Dates at Dade City: June 19, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct.9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11

—Dates at Zephyrhills: first Thursday of every month. Podiatrist available the third Tuesday of the month at both sites.

— Dade City, 37944 Church Ave. Phone: (352) 518-2000. Behavioral medicine, gyne­cology, dental, diabetic management, family practice, pediatrics and pharmacy.

— Women’s Health, Preferred Care for Women, 10605 U.S. 301,Dade City. Phone: (352) 518-2000. OB/GYN, behavior medicine.

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2008 “Best Place To Work” in Tampa Bay   

Tampa Bay Business Journal has named Premier Community HealthCare Group, Inc. as one of the “Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay.”  The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.

Dade City, Florida:  The 2008 Best Places to Work Award  recognizes companies in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties who have been nominated by their employees.   Hundreds of companies were nominated and Premier was named to the winning list of top 48 based on benefits, programs and employee surveys.    Companies will be honored and given awards in a ceremony at the Tampa Hyatt April 17, 2008. Employees responded to questionnaires, addressing pride in the company, company encouragement, support and recognition of achievement, open communication, fair compensation, and relationships between co-workers and supervisors Premier scored high with work-life balance, respect and caring for employees, recognition of accomplishments, feeling empowered, good teamwork and team spirit and commitment to community service.   Premier was in the Biggest Category (101 and more employees) top 10! Other winning companies were: Microsoft Corp., Pulte Homes, Amscot Financial to name a few.

Quotes: “The Best Places to Work are companies that don’t cut back their commitment to employees in a down economy, while asking them to work harder and smarter. They recognize employees as their best asset, instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products.  It’s a smart, and winning, business strategy.” Tampa Bay Business Journal

 “The best part of receiving this award is that our employees valued Premier enough to vote us into the winning circle. We recognize our reward every day working with such a dynamic and talented staff. “  comments Kim Schuknecht, CEO, Premier Community HealthCare Group, Inc.

“As the Health Safety net of the county, this staff supports on every level our vision and mission.  It’s a pleasure to advocate for Premier.  They do so much good for this community.”  responded Susan Hutson, Director of PR & Marketing, PCHG

“We work at being open and innovative,” said Jackie Florez, Director of HR, PCHG, “and we’re proud to be recognized for our efforts, and are honored by this award.”

“Premier’s caring attitude and innovative ideas are a great asset to Pasco County.  They are doing wonderful work for our community by providing quality health care to all of our citizens, regardless of their insurance status. “  Senator Mike Fasano

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Wellness begins at home

Your home can make you healthier! You can make it happen without renovating, remodeling or relocating. Instead, Nikken can show you how to make your home a Certified Wellness Home. The procedure is simple. The results are simply amazing! Join us for a Wellness Home Tour, Thursday March 20, 2008, 7:00- 8:15 pm.  March 20, which is also “United Nations World Water Day”. Nikken, a global giant in the Health and Wellness industry, provides a solution to a public concern by taking water filtration to a new level — with technological advancements and unsurpassed performance. Come and have a brief overview of the most exciting approach to water, health, and the environment, in the marketplace today.  

 Elizabeth Fontaine-Barr’s  16416 Windsor Park Dr.  Lutz, FL 33549

RSVP - (813) 695-8661 or foreverwell@verizon.net

March 20, 2008

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Lifesource Family Chiropractic

Kelly Register and her two daughters Savannah 9 and Haley 8 get quite a work out at Karl & DiMarco School of Dance in Lutz so the Register Family is just one of the of hundreds of family’s in the Wesley Chapel area (and especially Meadow Pointe) that bring their whole family to LifeSource family Chiropractic. They enjoy fabulous health together and stay vital and active throughout life. The Doctors at LifeSource, Dr Jonathan and Dr Erica Berns (top) and their efficient and caring staff, located at 1722 Bruce B Downs in the Shoppes at New Tampa at the intersection of Bruce B Downs and SR 56,  achieve excellent results in their state of the art office while retaining a warm and friendly feel. Most insurance is accepted including Medicare. Call (813) 929 -3700 or stop by anytime to schedule a free consultation to see why Chiropractic is a great fit for you and your family. “I appreciate how the Doctors get to the root of the problem instead of covering it up” says Kelly Register. “That is our goal” says Dr. Erica Berns, “we look to discover the source of the pain (like lower back issues) to keeping your family healthy and drug free for years to come”. 

  Dr. Erica Berns of Lifesource Family Chiropractic, located at 1722 Bruce B Downs in the Shoppes at New Tampa (at the intersection of Bruce B Downs and SR 56.) makes an adjustment to the back of 9 year old Savannah Register of Chiles Elementary as Dr. Jonathan Berns looks on.

Dr. Jonathan Berns of Lifesource Family Chiropractic, located at 1722 Bruce B Downs in the Shoppes at New Tampa (at the intersection of Bruce B Downs and SR 56.) makes an adjustment to the back of 8 year old Haley Register as Dr. Erica Berns looks on.

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