Your Health 2012 March

march 2012

LAUGH MORE, FEEL BETTER

HEADACHE BE GONEDrugs aren’t the only approach to migraines

THE SKINNY ON SPASTreatments can aid in weight loss

YOUR RIGHT TO BARE ARMSGet rid of jiggle and slip off the sleeves

Powered by positive thinking

Gay Webster-Sachs makes happiness happen

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This issUE

MarchOn the cover

06 mind | BOdY | sOUL Yogateacherandretreat

facilitatorGeralynRussellemphasizesthevalueofsolitudeineverydaylife.

08 YOUR TIME Canloungingataspa

helpyougetskinny?

10 BEST BODY Actnowtogetyour

armsinshapefortheseasonwithoutsleeves.

12 SMART FITNESS Besidesbeingbeautiful,

balletisonetoughworkout.

Also inside...

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ABOUT ThE cOvER

Gay Webster-sachs practices yoga

several times a week and meditates

daily. she says: “i spend so much time

on me, but i have so much to give.”

Photo by Long’s Photography

702 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee

339-5799

20 ALTERNATIvE hEALTh Somemigrainesufferers

findreliefthroughunconventionaltreatments.

22 MAKEOvER Tacklethatoverflowing

closetandbringalittlemoreordertoyourlife.

24 ESSENTIAL NUTRITION Don’toverlookeggs,

agreatsourceofnutrientsandprotein.

28 MIND MATTERS Musictherapists,many

trainedhereinTallahassee,helppeoplecopewithallsortsofconditionsandproblems.

Plus…

SUNNY SIDE UpAnencounterwithadversityputGayWebster-Sachsonthepathtowardalifethatishappy,centeredandwhole.

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18 pENcIL IN SOME cOMEDYStudiesshowthatagoodlaughisgoodforyou.Infact,humormayhelppreventchronicillness.

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4 EDITOR’S LETTER

30 AROUND TOWN

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InastrangecoincidenceItravelledtwicelastmonth,bothtimesbyplaneandtodestinationsinTexas.Iwill

tellanyonethatwilllistenthatAustinappearstobeoneofthemostfittownsI’veeverseen.Westayeddowntown,andthereappearedtobepeoplejoggingandwalkingabout20hoursaday.Iwas

oneofthemseveraltimes,andthedurationofmywalkwastwicethatofhomewiththeverypedestrianfriendlypaths.

IalsolearnedsomecriticalthingsaboutmytravelstylethatIbelievewillhavefuturebenefits.Theadditionofnoise-cancellingheadphonesbroughtmetomydestinationinmuchbettershapethaneverbefore.TurnsoutthegeneralhumandsoundsoftheaircraftweremorefatiguingthanIrealized.

Nextlessoncameintheformofhydration.Yes,we’vehadstoriesabouttheneedtodrinkplentyofwaterwhiletraveling,andIdecidedtoheedtheadvicethistime.Andboy,diditpayoff!UsedtobeIwouldbeaDietCokekindofgalforbreakfastontheroad...nomore.EvenwiththeconsciousefforttoaddextraH2O,Istillfeltparchedonoccasionbutoverallmuchbetterthanprevioustrips.

AndIwillsaythehospitalityofTexanswasatruepleasure.Andyes,everythingisbiggerinTexas,includingwhattheyconsider“justaroundthecorner.”Twomileslaterandwehadworkedupourown“bigger”appetiteforfreshsalsaandguacamole.

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Learning to travel well


The peace within you By embracing solitude, we can find the calm center of the selfBy GerAlyn ruSSell

mind | BOdY | sOUL

Mostofusavoidchangeasifitwere

aplague.Wesaywewanttogrow

personallyandprofessionally,thatwewishto

transformourlives,andwelookforwardtoa

brightfuture,eventhoughnoneofusknowwhat

thefuturewillbring.Andthat,livingwiththe

unknown,isaveryuncomfortableplacetobe.

Justthispastweekmyneighbor,Joe,fellinhis

homeandhitthebackofhisheadonthefloor.

Nowhedoesn’thaveenoughstrengthinhislegs

towalk.HowcanJoe’sbodyhealsohecanwalk

easilyagain?Whatdowedowhenourbodiesare

injuredortooilltoperformdailyactivities?

MyfriendJulierecentlytoldmeaboutgettingup

afteralong,sleeplessnight,feelingreallylousy.

Themorningdrizzledidnothelpherattitude,and

shehadnointerestindoingwhatshehadplanned

fortheday.HowcanJuliechangeheroutlookto

makesureshehasahappierday?

Walkingintoalunchtimemeeting,another

friend,Alison,wasalreadydrainedfromher

morningappointments.Shewasforcedtoclose

herbusinessandherfinancialfuturelookedbleak.

Dealingwiththatwasrobbingherofallher

energyandzestforlife.Howcansherebuildher

lifefinanciallywithnopersonalenergy?

Eachofmyfriendswasimpactedbyacomplex

setofcircumstanceswherenosimpleanswers

exist.Whetheritisofaphysical,mentalorspiritualnature,whenwearefacedwithtryingtimes,allwecandoisdeterminewhatisbest“fornow.“Throughaseriesof“nows,”ourlivesarecreated.Asweacceptthisapproachtolife,webegintorealizethereismoretolivingthanweoriginallythought.Ourtoughsituationsforceustoyieldcontrol.Thisiswhenthepracticeofsolitude,visitingourpersonalsacredspace,canbeofgreatbenefit.

Alisonrealizedthatsincenothingwasgoingrightfromherperspective,allshecoulddoissitdown,beandbreathe.Andsoshedid.Herpracticethatdayincludedrepeatingthewords“Iam”witheachinbreath,and“atpeace”witheachoutbreath.ItisasimpletechniquesaidtobeafavoriteofThichNhatHanh,aVietnamesemonk.Injustafewminutesherperceptionofhersituationchanged.Throughherconsciousawareness,shewentfromchaostocalm.Oncewearriveatthisplaceofsolitude,ourwholebeing–body,mindandspirit–beginstobalanceitself.

Solitudebringsmoreawarenessintoourlives.Wethenlearntoacceptourselves,improveourrecognitionofthesituationsweencounter,andadmittothelimitationswehave.Wealsounderstandthateventhoughwewillnotalwaysgetwhatwewant,orperformaswewouldlike,ourawarenessalwaysknowstheperfectresponse


Geralyn russell, second from right, facilitates at solitude retreats along with life coach Elizabeth Barbour, right. This month’s featured woman, Gay Webster-sachs, also participated in this retreat. she’s at center in blue.PhOTOs cOUrTEsY OF GEraLYn rUssELL

toeverysituation.Webegintoexperiencelife

beyondthebodyandthemind,andbecome

familiarwithourownspirit.Ourlivesbecome

moremanageable,simplerandcalmer.

Geralyn Russell, B.S., 500 – RYT, has been

practicing and teaching yoga since 1983. For

more than 20 years she worked as a sales and

marketing manager, conducting workshops and

meetings nationwide. She has been on faculty for

the Florida Institute of Integrated Yoga Studies

and the Balance Point Yoga Teacher Training

Program, Tampa, and currently teaches yoga and

co-facilitates the Mindfulness Based Therapeutic

Lifestyle Change Program for the Medical

Symptom Reduction Clinic at the Tallahassee

Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Program. She has recently completed her second

yoga CD, “TLC Yoga” and hosts Solitude

Retreats, www.solituderetreats.com. v


YOUr TimE

Wanttoloseweighttheeasyandaffordableway?Thengetthyselftoaspa.Todayspas

havedo-nothing-but-relaxtreatmentsthatwillhelpyoushedunwantedpounds.Thinkofthesetreatmentsasmentalboosterstogetyoubackontracktoeatingbetter,exercisingmoreandmanagingyourstress.

JaneWatts,aconsultantatAmazingFiguresWeightManagementCenterinTallahassee,saysstressisoneofthemainreasonswhypeoplegainweight.“Butjustalittleweightloss,”saysWatts,“istherightamountofpsychologicalmotivationtojump-starthealthylifestylechanges.”

Herearesomeofthemoretrendyandluxuriouswayspeoplearebecomingslightlyslimmer…

InLosAngeles,FirmBodyEvolutionhas21st-centurytechnologydoingalltheworkforyou.ThebeautifulpeopleofHollywoodarelayinglowintheirInfraredSauna,afuturisticpod-likemachineyousliprightinto.Whileyousweatandbreathefreshair(yourheadistheonlythingthatsticksout),you’llburn600caloriesin30minutesandonlyburn$50persessionfromyourwallet,accordingtoFirmBodyEvolution.

PlanetBeachSpa,inTallahassee,hassomethingsimilarcalledtheHydro-DermaFusionStation(orHydrationStation).PlanetBeach’sisalsoapod-likemachinewithinfraredheatthatwillhave

yourbodyburning600caloriesin30minutes,butforthepriceof$24.95.“It’slikeasaunainsideacapsulewithdensesteamcomingoutofthesidesandtop,”saidBrittaniGriffis,PlanetBeachSpadirector.“Andifyoudoitatleasttwiceaweek,ithastheaddedbenefitsofcleansingandtoningyourskin.”

TheMillenniumNailandDaySpainTallahasseestickstogoodold-fashioned,andkindofmiraculous,bodywraps.MillenniumoffersTheGreenCoffeeSlimmingWrap,a$90,60-minutewarmbodywrapthatsmellslikeafreshcupofJoe.Didyouknowthatabodywrapusingcaffeine,fromcoffeegrounds,pullsfluidfromthespacesbetweenthecellsandhelpsthebodyburnlayersoffatfoundjustbelowtheskin’ssurface?

Millenniumalsoofferseye,lip,face,neck,anddécolletétreatmentsthatmimicplasticsurgerywithoutthenipandtuck:YouthfulLips(a$40,30-minutesessionofvelvetycollagen,fiberandretinoltoredefinethecontourofyourlips),LinesandWrinkles(a$35,30-minutesessionof100percentpuremarinecollagentosmoothfinelines),andNeckandDécolleté(a$50,30-minutesessionofKigeliaAfricanaextractforskintightening).v

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their way slimBy Anne MArIe CuMMInGS

The Zerona zaps fat awayThe Laser Body sculpting center, located in Tallahassee, offers the first non-invasive body contouring procedure that removes fat from the body using what’s called the Zerona Laser. This 2010 Fda-approved machine was ini-tially used prior to liposuction surgery in order to liquefy fat in the body.

here’s the skinny … you’ll meet with a certified Zerona specialist for a free consultation to talk about where you want to lose weight. during your consultation, you’ll fill out a medical history form. dr. stephen duncan will speak with you if anything raises concern. Once you’ve been approved for the procedure, you’ll lie down on a comfortable table, and the Zerona specialist will place the spider-like laser machine around your troubled areas.

“The lasers cause fat cells in the body to release their fatty contents into the blood stream, which then goes into the lymphatic system. The liquefied fat is expelled through the normal detoxification process,” said Kathie ann Brown, one of five Zerona specialists at The Laser Body sculpting center in Tallahassee. “during each ses-sion you can read, sleep, even talk on the phone. There are no incisions and there’s no pain!”

Following each session, clients are encouraged to drink plenty of water and go for a 20-minute walk.

call 325-1246 to make an appointment.

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Gettheultimateaccessoryforsummer—upperarmsthataresmooth,tonedand

beggingtobebared.Withtherightstrategy,youshouldbeabletodecreasethedreadedwobbleandreplenishroughskinintimeforthesleevelessseason.

ARMED TO GLOW

Thefirststeponyourjourneytowardgorgeousupperarmsistotakegreatcareoftheskinthatspansfromshouldertoelbow.Formanywomen,elbowscanbeaproblemareawhenitcomestorough,bumpyskin,andthebacksoftheupperarmsarecommonculpritsaswell.

“Irecommendusingagentleexfoliatortwiceaweektoremovedeadskincells,”saidLisaMergel,ownerofKanvasBeautyinTallahassee.“Athome,youcanmakeyourownexfoliatingscrubbymixingbrownsugarwitholiveoil,andoliveoil

alonealsomakesagreatmoisturizerforthedry

elbowarea.”

CarlaWisznia,ownerofSkinCareEssentials,

offersanotheroptionforexfoliation—dry

brushingthearmsandelbowswithanatural-

bristlebrushbeforeyoustepintheshower.

“Thistechniquecanbeusedalloverthebody

tospeeduptheskin-sheddingprocess,”shesays,

“anditdoesmaketheskinfeelsmoother.”

Besuretomoisturizedaily,especiallyafter

exfoliation,whetheryouchoosetousethe

oliveoilinyourkitchenpantryoranother

hydratingitem.

“Forsuperdryskin,puresheabutterishardto

beat—Iwouldapplythisdirectlytotheelbows,”

Wiszniasays.“Ialsolikecoconutoilforanall-

overskinsoftener,becauseit’snotgreasy.”

Exercise the right to bare armsBefore the sleeves come off, ward off wobble and replenish dry skinBy BrAnDI SCHlOSSBerG


JETTISON ThE JIGGLE

Fitnessexpertsreportthatjigglyupperarmsaremostoftentheresultofgenetics,pooreatinghabitsandalackofregularexercise—withemphasisonthelattertwo.Inordertocounteracttheeffectsofgeneticsandaging,theseexpertsadviseafocusonthosefactorswecancontrol,suchasexerciseanddiet.

“Womenwhodon’ttakepartinresistancetrainingseemtobeatgreaterriskforthejigglyarmsyndrome,”saysShermanRosier,personaltrainerandCEOofFit&Functional.“Twoofmyfavoritemovesforimprovingtheupperarmsarepush-upsandtricepsdips.”(Seesidebar,“Makeadipfortonedtriceps.”)

Agoodgoaltostartmightbecompleting12to15repetitionsofeachoftheseexercisesthreetimesaweek.Thosewhoarenewtoupper-bodyweighttrainingmayneedtoworkuptofullpush-upsovertime.

“Forbeginners,Iwouldrecommendwallpush-ups,thengraduallyworkuptopush-upsfromtheknees,alsoknownasgirlpush-ups,”saysKimBibeau,personaltrainerandownerofSweatTherapyFitness.“Then,asyoubecomestronger,youcanadvancetofullpush-upsonyourhandsandfeet.”

Besidesincorporatingpush-upsandtricepsdipsintoyourweeklytraining,wardingoffthewobblealsocallsforcardio,particularlyifyouhaveextrapoundstoshed.

“Cardiocanhelpburnanyexcessorunwantedfatoverallfromtheentirebody,includingthearms,”saysVinceGraham,personaltrainerandgeneralmanagerofImpactHealthandFitness.“Irecommend45to60minutesatleastthreetofourtimesaweek.”

Rosiersuggestsusinganellipticalmachinewithmovingarmbarsfortheaddedupper-armresistancetraining.AccordingtoBibeau,othercalorie-blastingworkoutsthattargetthearmsandprovidecardiovascularbenefitsincludeswimming,tennisandrowing.

Ofcourse,dietplaysarolehereaswell,andtheusualwisdomapplies—fillyourplatewithfruits,vegetables,wholegrains,low-fatfoodsandleanprotein.v

Make a dip for toned tricepshere’s the low-down on how to properly perform the triceps dip, a resistance move that can combat jiggle. combined with a healthy diet and consistent cardio sessions, this dip can help get you ready to bare arms by summer.

stand in front of and facing away from a secure bench or stable chair. reaching back, position your hands shoulder-width apart on the bench or chair. move your bottom in front of the bench with your legs bent and feet placed about hip-width apart on the floor. straighten out your arms, and keep a little bend in your elbows in order to keep the tension on your triceps and off your elbow joints.

now, slowly bend at your elbows and lower your upper body down toward the floor until your arms are at a 90-degree angle, making sure your back stays close to the bench. Once you reach the bot-tom of the movement, slowly press off with your hands, and push yourself straight back up to the starting position.

if you’re just starting out, aim for 12 to 15 repeti-tions three times a week. if your fitness level is fairly advanced, try doing three or four sets of 10 to 12 repetitions, two to three times a week, for maximum results.


smarT FiTnEss

Thedoctorlookedatthelittlegirl’sfeet.“Flat,”hepronouncedwithashakeofhishead.Then

hewrotetheprescription.“Buildupheelsofshoesandenrollinballetclass.”

That’showitbeganforme.Recreationcenterpliesonapolishedgymfloor,a“recitalmill”schoolwithplentyoftap,followedbyasuperbdanceacademythateventuallyresultedinacareerwiththreenationalballetcompanies.

ForfamedfootballplayersLynnSwannandHerschelWalker,itwasthecoach’sbeliefthatballetwouldenhancespeed,agilityandstaminathatfoundthemdoingtheirchangementsanddevelopesinsoftleathershoesonamaplefloor.Infact,onebasketballplayer-turned-professional-dancersaidthatdoingaBalanchineballetwaslikeplayingtwoNBAgamesbacktoback.

Soisballetartorsport?Theanswerisboth.JanetPichardoftheTallahasseeBalletsays,“Balletofferstheabilitytobuildstrengthandflexibility,butitalsoletstheemotionsandimaginationgrow.”

DancingtothestrainsofTchaikovskyorChopinexpandstheknowledgeofrhythmandmusicalvoice.DancingtheczardasinRussiannationaldress,marchingasaPrussiansoldier,undulatingasanexoticslaveintroducesculturalgeographyonlyfoundonthestage.Andeventhedisciplineoftheclassroompaysbenefits.

HenryHernandez,DirectorofWorldBalletinTallahassee,knowsthevalueofdanceforallages.“Youknowourcoordination,flexability,andfocusdon’ttendtogetbetterasweage,”helaughs.Becauseofthis,Hernandezoffersbeginneradultclassesthreetimesaweekaswellasadultintermediateandadvancedprograms.

Let’ssayyou’vepulledonyourtightsandleotardor,inthecaseofboysoradults,aT-shirtandgymshorts,tuckedyourfeetintosoftkid-leathershoes

andtakenyourplaceatthebarre(ballettermsareinFrench).Theteacherdemonstrateswhatyouwillrepeat,holdingthebarreforbalance,andthemusicbegins.

Todoballetmoves,youmustrememberwhattheteacherhasdemonstrated.Yourmindisconstantlychallenged.You’lllearntobeflexible.Stretching,bending,isolatingmusclegroupsandmovinglimbsindividually,yetintimetoabeat.AcombinationofPilatesandfielddrills,butdonetoCzernyoroccasionallyaSouzamarch.Butalwayswithlogic:smallmusclestobig.Slowtofast.Thebarreiswherethebuildingblocksofdancearehoned.

Leavingthebarreforthecenteroftheroom,you’llgainbalanceasyoumoveslowlythroughmovementsratherlikeTaiChi,ononelegwiththeotherinslowmotion.Eventuallyyourbalanceisfurthertestedwithpirouettes:fastturnsononelegwiththeotheronepressedagainstyourknee.Andatlast,jumps.Littleonesatfirst,followedifyoucan,byjaw-droppingassaultsagainstthesky.

Andifyou’re40andneverhadthechanceatwearingatutu?Donotdespair.It’snevertoolatetobeginballet.Evenifyourattemptsstopatbarrework.Evenifyou’llneverpranceonyourtoes.Thebenefitstophysical,mentalandemotionalhealth,aswellastopersonalself-esteem,cannotbemeasured.Withyournew-foundpoiseandswan-gait,evengrown-upsarelikelytobesomeone’sSugarPlumFairy.v

Raising the barreBesides being beautiful, ballet is quite a workout

By MArInA BrOWn

leap with careas beneficial as ballet is, certain cautions should

be noted. as with other athletes, injuries do occur.

careful warm-ups, even before barre work, will help.

For adults, a thorough physical will ensure a condi-

tion ready for new challenges. here are a few things

to be mindful of:

• Sore muscles: something to welcome. You’re

gaining strength.

• Strains and sprains: something to let heal. a

doctor may be needed to assess, but most will

recover with ice, soaks and rest.

• Tears: dancers do occasionally tear cartilages, in

knees particularly. careful attention to technique

in jumps and lifts helps to reduce the incidence.

• Blisters and ugly feet: advanced dancers who

wear hardened pointe shoes will likely have

blisters from time to time. Feet conform to the re-

strictive narrowing of the shoe and most dancers

would not want to do nail-polish commercials.

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Evernoticedhowthelastfewhoursyouspendinaplaceyoulovebutmustleavecanbeparticularlysweet?Friendsseemfriendlier,colorsmorevivid,scentsespeciallysharp.Youtrytoholdtime,focusingondetailsandsavoringeachmomentbeforeithaspassed.

GayWebster-Sachswantstoliveeverymomentlikethat.

Apetitewomanwithbouncyhairandabeatificsmile,Gaysays,“Itrytoliveeachdayasifitwerethelast.”Ifyoudothat,sheaddswithalaugh,“onedayyou’llberight.”

WhenGay,now57andalicensedmentalhealthcounselor,firstdecidedtofocusrelentlesslyonthepositiveandliveeachdaywithintention,shethoughtshemightbefacingherlast.

Atage36,shehadspentyearsbuildingagoodlifeinSouthFlorida.Nevermarried,shesawherselfasastrong,independentandsuccessfulwomanwhoprettymuchhadthingslicked.Sheownedhousesandinvestmentproperties.Shetraveled.

Thencamethediagnosis.Shehadarare,recurringabdominaltumorandwasadvisedthatthegrowth,classifiedasnon-benignandnon-malignant,couldkillhersimplybyre-growingeachtimeitwasremoved,causingincreasingdamage.

Thenewswasdevastating.“Ihadthewholepackagetogether,anditwaslike,nowyou’regoingtodie.”

Aftersurgerytoremovethetumor,Gayweighedheroptionswithanoncologist’shelp.Shecouldsubmittoaninvasiveexperimentalprocedurethatmightormightnotpreventthetumor’srecurrence,ortrytohelpherselfandhopeforthebest.

“Ithought,I’mnotgoingtodothis,”shesaysoftheexperimentaltreatment.“I’mjustgoingtolivemylifeinapositiveway.”

Asheroncologistsuggested,Gaybeganto“balance”herlife,risingatthesametimeeachdayandwatchingthesunriseduringa4-milewalkonthebeach.Everynight,sheturnedinatasethour.Alreadyinvolvedinyoga,shealsoadoptedavegetariandiet,begantakingChinesesupplementsandstartedacupuncturetreatments.Shestretchedfarthertoreachouttoothers,foryearsteachingSundaySchoolataMethodistchurchinNorthMiamiBeach.Sheworkedwithgeriatricpatients,thenlaterwithHospice.

Morethananything,perhaps,sheconsciouslyadjustedheroutlook.“Istartedlivingeverydayinthemoment.”Shehadalsodecided,“I’mgoingtodoandbeeverythingIcanformyselfandotherseveryday.”

Therewasstill,however,theloomingriskofthetumor’sreturn.“Ispentyearslivingthreemonthsatatime.”Regularvisitstoanoncologistwererequired,firsteverythreemonths,theneverysix.Thescheduledvisitsfinallyweredeemedunnecessaryafteraboutsixyears.Gayappearedtobeintheclear.

Thenextbigchangeinherlifewouldcomeafewyearslater.Ithadbeendecadesinthemaking.

Gaylostherfatherwhenshewas10andmovedfromNewJerseytoMiamiwhenshewas14.Oneofhernext-doorneighborswasacollegekidnamedRonSachs.Shehadacrush,butthetwoeventuallywenttheirseparateways.ThenonedayRon,bythenapublic-relationsguruandownerofRonSachsCommunicationshereinTallahassee,calledheraftertalkingwithamutualfriend.“Isaidtohim,whatthe(heck)tookyousolong?”

The path to positiveGay Webster-Sachs has learned to live a life that is happy, centered and whole

By JOnI BrAnCH


Gayrecallswithasmile.“Iwas46,nevermarried.”

Ofallthattimeapart,sheadds:“Helikedme,hejustdidn’tknowhowtotellformefor30-somethingyears.”

Nowfirmlysettledinheradoptedtown,Gayhasdecidedtore-enterherfield,movingawayfromtraditionalpsychotherapyandtowarda“healthy,happypsychology”thatemphasizes“livingyourlifewithintentionandfocus.”

Shehasbecomeacertified“SoulCoach”trainedinthetechniquesdevelopedbyauthorandspiritualistDeniseLinn.GayhasherownpracticecalledSoulPurposeJourneyandawebsite,www.soulpurposejourney.com.

Sheaimstohelpothersfirstidentifyandreducethecausesofstressintheirlives,andthen“meaningfullydiscoverandactivatepositivechangesthatembraceahealthynewbalanceforanenhancedqualityofdailylife.”

Havingfoundthepathtohappyherself,GayWebster-Sachswouldliketobringothersalong.v

Of vision and valueshow can you achieve what you want if you’ve

never taken the time to figure out what that is?

Gay works with clients to determine what their

values are and what they truly want from life,

then offers guidance on how they might get there

while living a full life. “it’s really just helping align

their values with the way they live their lives.”

For instance, if someone says she values her

children and her health, “but you don’t spend

much time with your children and you don’t eat

right,” Gay says, then “you’re not aligned.”

“if you’re not living your true values, you’re not

going to be happy.”

Gay sometimes helps clients figure out what

they value by helping them assemble a “vision

board” with pictures and phrases clipped from

magazines and meant to show or symbolize what

a client considers to be part of an ideal life.

This part is fun, like a grade-school craft project.

Photos might show a loving couple, children, an

exotic destination, a beautiful home, a peaceful

garden, a diploma — whatever the client would

like. Of each image or phrase, Gay might ask,

“What do you think that will bring to your life?”

after taking the time to figure out what you really

want from and in life, hold that thought. “When

i believe it, i’ll see it,” Gay says with a smile,

meaning that when you know where you headed,

you can work your way there. if you don’t have a

clear picture of where you’d like to end up, “it’s

like going to a city without a map.”

“Think about what you want in your life.” Look

at it. manifest it. “By thinking positively, you can

bring it into your life.”


Choosing to be positiveas Gay will tell you, getting to happy takes work.

“happiness doesn’t just come, but you can make it happen.”

most basically there’s the work of learning positive patterns and habits.

“We always have the choice of thinking positively or negatively. if you change your thinking, you can change your life,” Gay says. “When you have a negative thought, stop.” if the thought returns, stop yourself again.

For her, each day begins with prayer and thanks upon waking.

“i’m in gratitude before i even get out of bed. Then i stretch and breathe and start the day.”

With breakfast, Gay contemplates a positive affirma-tion from her collection of affirmation cards. ron gets a card, too. at first, she says, he’d ask, “What is this?” now if he doesn’t see the card, she hears, “Where’s my card?”

Gay also fits a 4-mile walk into each morning, medi-tates for 15 minutes each day and practices yoga several times a week.

she consciously avoids the negative. “i do not watch Tv or read the paper, but i hear about the news from everybody else.” she notes that husband ron “reads ten papers a day” and “is constantly watching the news.”

Throughout the day, she tries to spread joy with a smile here, a compliment there, a helping hand. “simple, small acts make other people feel good and make me feel good.”

all that positive thinking comes around. “i spend so much time on me, but i have so much to give.”

A life affirmedTo help keep a positive focus, Gay writes her own affirmations and draws from a large collection of af-firmation cards. here are a few examples of those cards:

Bring awareness to each moment as best you can.

When you do remember, simply realize that this moment is already very special — because you are alive and awake in it.

Jon Kabat-Zinn

i speak and think positively.

i listen to what i say, if i hear myself using negative or limiting words, i change them.

Louise hay, Wisdom cards

i am now choosing to live a life of action rather then one of reaction.

i am powerfully creating my life.

The nature of infinite Love and Gratitude Transforma-tion cards

What goes wrongThere are particular impediments to happiness in our rushed modern lives.

“i think we’re a very over-stimulated and sometimes over-medicated society,” Gay says, citing the “con-stant on” of technology.

“There used to be boundaries.” now, “there’s no sabbath,” no day of rest. “We’re not taking off that time that we need to fill ourselves.”

Finding calmWhen you’re nervous or upset, finding calm can be as simple as slowing down and taking a deep breath. Gay suggests these techniques:

slow down and become present. soften your gaze and be aware of your breath. “When you’re thinking about your breath, you can’t think about anything else.”

Become aware of your surroundings, noticing colors and textures. “Just being aware is calming.”

sing or chant a statement to yourself, perhaps something like, “i’m so grateful. i’m so grateful.”

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FEaTUrE

Nexttimeyou’refeelingundertheweather,haveagoodchuckle.Studiesshowthat

laughtercansignificantlyboostyourphysicalandemotionalwell-being.Agoodguffawnotonlyenhancesyourmood,itmayhelppreventchronicillnessessuchasheartdiseaseanddiabetes.

“Laughtercanimproveyourhealthfromaphysicalperspectivebyreleasingendorphins,whicharethebody’sfeel-goodchemicalsthatreducestressandanxiety,”saysTraceyMorse,Ph.D.,apsychologistinTallahasseeandamember

oftheFloridaPsychologicalAssociation.From

anemotionalstandpoint,shesays,“Laughtercanpreventusfrombecomingoverwhelmedbywavesofnegativeemotions.”

ON ThE BRIGhT SIDE

It’snowonderlaughtermakesus

feelbetter.Eachtimeweletoutahoot,it’s

likeamini-workout.Theheartpumpsfaster,weuse

musclesinourfaceandbody,andwebreathemorerapidly,causingoxygen-richbloodtotravelfromourlungstotherestofour

body.Andjustlikeexercise,laughingtriggerstherelease

offeel-goodchemicalsinthebrain.

“Laughingincreasesendorphins,whichrelaxmuscletensionandgiveyouasenseof

well-beingandapositivementalattitude,”saysCarolynStimmel,Ph.D.,apsychologistinTallahassee,anddirectorofprofessionalaffairsattheFloridaPsychologicalAssociation.

Havingagoodchucklenotonlystopsstressinitstracks,italsoallowsyoutoseethebigpicturewhenfacedwithachallengingsituation.

“Somuchofhowwehandlethingshastodowithhowwethinkaboutthem,”saysDr.Stimmel.“Whenyou’relaughingyou’reabletostepbackandlookatthingsfromadistanceandthatallowsyoutodobetterproblemsolving,notgetcaughtupinallthenegativefeelingsandemotions.”

hEALING WITh hUMOR

ScientistsarediscoveringwaysthathumormaybethebestRxforpreventingandmanagingchronicillness.Whilelaughterdoesn’treplaceexerciseandahealthydiet,itcandowondersforyourphysicalwell-being.

CardiologistsattheUniversityofMarylandMedicalCenterreportedthatpeoplewithheartdiseasewere40percentlesslikelytolaughatvarioussituationsthanindividualswithoutcardiacdisease.Researcherssaylaughtercausesthetissueliningbloodvesselstoexpand,boostingbloodflowthroughoutthebody.

Andhere’supliftingnewsforpeoplewithdiabetes.Japaneseresearchersdiscoveredthatagoodbellylaughfollowingamealsignificantlylowersblood-sugarlevels.Theresearchteamrevealedthatlaughterquellsnegativeemotionssuchasanxiety,fearandsadness,whichareknowntoraisebloodglucose.

Researchalsoshowsthatlaughtermeltscalories.ScientistsfromVanderbiltUniversityinTennesseefoundthatjust10to15minutesoflaughterburnsupto50calories.Whilelaughterdoesn’treplaceaerobicexercise—you’dhavetochortleformorethananhourtoburnoffonechocolatebar—itcan’thurttohaveagoodyuckaftereatingasweetsnack.Nowthere’ssomethingtolaughabout.v

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Halt thatheadache

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Whenthepainofamigraineslams

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Migrainessendmanypeopleofftoaquietroomwiththeblindsdrawn.Symptomsincludenausea,lightsensitivityandaheadswimmingwiththrobbingorstabbingpainslastingforhoursordays.Forsomeofthe28millionAmericanswhosufferwiththeheadaches,takingapillquietsthepain.Butnoteveryonefindsreliefinmedication.Hereareafewalternativesforhaltingmigraines.

Dr.RaymondVerrier,D.C.advisespatientstowatchforunsuspectedmigrainetriggers.Stressistheobviousone.Whileyoulikelyknowthatfoodswithnitratesareano-no,Verriersaysinnocuousfoodslikecucumberscouldtriggermigraines,whilecaffeinehaszeroeffect.Topinpointwhichfoodsoffend,keepafoodlogandshareitwithyourdoctor.

WORKSTATION WOES ADD STRESS

Deskboundwithnobathroombreakssoundfamiliar?Nowaddworkplacestressorscoupledwithprolongedeyestrainfromreadingmile-longemailsincrypticfonts.Yourbackmusclescoiluplikearattlesnakeinjectingpainfulvenomintheformofamigraine.

“StaringatthePCalldaylongcreatesmoreinflammationintheneckandvertebrae,”Verriersays.First,thestiffnesssetsin,followedbypain.WorkstationguidelinespublishedbyHarvardUniversitysuggestplacingthemonitorabout18to30inchesawayfromthebody.Thetopofthescreenshouldfallateyelevel.

Toeasepatients’headachepains,Verrierusesspinalmanipulationandacombinationofhotandcoldcompressiontherapy.Hedoesthisbyalternatingcoolandwarmcompressioneveryfiveminutes.“Whenyouincreasemotioninthearea,youtakeawaytheinflammationbecauseitmovesdebrisawayfromthearea,”Verriersays.

Ingeneral,heatencouragesbloodflowwhilecooltemperaturessuppressit.Bloodalsobringsrichnutrientsandoxygentoassistthehealingprocess.

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UsingBBT,orbrain-based-therapy,canhelppatientsrestorebrainbalance,saysDr.StephenMoleski.D.C.BBTisanalternativetreatmentmethodthatanalyzesbrainactivityineachspecificregion.“Certainareasofthebrainareoverfiringorunderfiring,whichisclassicformigrainesufferers,”hesays.

Forexample,toomuchneuralactivityinthebrainissaidtoleadtomyriadsymptoms,fromchronicpainandfatiguetoinsomnia.However,whenthebrainlacksadequateactivityorunderfiresinanotherspecificsection,Moleskisayshemightusemusictherapytostimulateyourbrain.

Placingmusicinoneear,hesays,stimulatesthecerebellumontheoppositeside.Inessencehe’swakingupaspecificareaofthebrain.MoleskilearnedaboutthesemethodsfromtheCarrickInstituteinMiami.

A ROSY OUTLOOK

Iftoomuchglareandlightsensitivitybringonthehead-bangingpains,maybeit’stimetolookatlifethroughrose-coloredglasses.Someheadachepatientsreachfortheirrosesforrealrelief.Special

spectacleswithrosylensesmayfilterorabsorbcolorsinthelightspectrumthoughttoprovokemigraines.“Ittempersthebrightlights,anditgivesthebrainachancetocalmdown,”Moleskisays.Soothingreliefhasbeen

reportedwithinminutestohours.

AttheUniversityofUtah’sMoranEyeCenter,doctorsusetherose-coloredFl-41lensestosuccessfullytreatmigraines.Wanttotestthistheoryonadime?“I’vehadpeoplegetthematWalgreens,”Moleskisays.v

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Excessive forward tilting head and neck: Keep the head and neck in alignment while watching Tv surfing the Web

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Tyramine-rich foods including many cheeses: Better options include cottage cheese, mozzarella and ricotta

Metabolic imbalances: Get tested to rule out thyroid, hormone and iron deficiencies

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Imaginegettingdressedforaspecialoccasion.

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AccordingtotheNationalAssociationofProfessionalOrganizers,orNAPO,certifiedprofessionalorganizersstrivetohelpyou“putyourhouseinordersoyoucanfindwhatyouneed–andneedwhatyoufind.”Ifyourhomeclosetsorstoragecentersaretotallyoutoforder,it’stimeforastoragemakeover.

Organizationisnotaone-timetask.Rather,it’sanongoingprocess–onceyougetorganized,youneedtostayorganized.Maintainingtheorganizationisthetrickypart,butwithalittlemotivation,therighttoolsandlayout,itcanbeaccomplished.

Forajump-startintheprocess,youmightwanttoseekprofessionalhelp.JeffCushing,professionalinstallerandownerofCushingSpecialtyCompany,saidthatbedroomclosetandgaragemakeoversaretopchoicesformanycustomers.Henotestheadvantagesoforganizedstorage,whichmaximizesthespaceinahome.Storagesystemsareversatile,subdividingspaceintosegments,andvaryinpricefromventilatedwireshelvingtofinishedwoodproducts.

Toss the clutter, cut the stressrestore order to storage spaces on your own or with a pro’s helpBy KATHleen BrADy

Whiledo-it-yourselferscanrearrangeacloset,

Cushingemphasizedthatprofessionaldesigners/

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Garagesfrequentlybegfororganization.Ifyour

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Forextrahelp,considerconsultingwitha

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cRAcKING ThE chOLESTEROL MYTh

Enjoyinganeggadayaspartofahealthydiet

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“Researchshowsthatsaturatedfatmaybe

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Musictherapists,manyofwhomaretrainedhere

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Imaginethedifficultyofhavingachildorgrandchildwhorarelyspeaksorcommunicatesbecauseofbeingclosetedinaworldofautism.Orthinkabouttheprofoundsadnessandsenseofanguishthatmightbefallamanwhohaslosthiswifeof60years.Orconsidertheoncestrongsoldierwhoisnowsufferingdisabilitiesanddementia.

Itcanbedifficulttoimpossibletofullyhelpthesepeoplewithmedicationsor“traditionalmedicine,”butthereisakindoftreatmentthatisgaininginpopularityamidlaypersonsandisacceptedpracticeinthemedicalcommunity.Thattreatmentiscalledmusictherapy,andmusictherapists

aretrainedrighthereinTallahasseeinapartnershipbetweenTallahasseeMemorialHealthCareandthemusic

therapyprogramattheFloridaStateUniversityCollegeofMusic.

Musictherapistsusemusicandmusicalactivitiestobringaboutpositivechange.Musicalinterventionsbyatrained,qualifiedandlicensedmusictherapistcanbenefitpeopleofallages,frominfantstotheelderly,andtherearemanyconcernsthatcanbeaddressedthroughmusic.Musictherapycanconcentrateonthecognitive,social,physicaloremotionalneedsofpeoplewhohavemedicalconditionsordisabilities,orarefacingdifficultlifecircumstances.

Itisnotnecessaryfortheclienttohaveanymusicaltalent,andeachcourseoftherapyisdesignedwiththeneedsandpreferencesoftheclientinmind.Eachpersonisunique,soeachmusictherapysessionisdesignedfortheindividual.Giventhatfact,itisnoteasytodescribea“typical”musictherapytreatmentsession.Themusicchosenmayhavelyricsorbeinstrumentalonly,anditcanbeanygenre,fromclassicaltocountrytorocktojazz.

Therapyactivitiescanhelpreducepain,improvecommunication,managestress,promotephysicalrehabilitation,elevatemood,improvewellness,assistwithdevelopmentaldelays,enhancememoryorhelptheclientexpresschallengingemotions.Professionallytrainedmusictherapistsusemusicalactivitiestoassess,treatandevaluatepatients.

Generally,musictherapyisusedasoneaspectofanentiretreatmentplan,notthesolecourseoftreatment.Jayne

Standley,Ph.D.,oftheFSUMusicTherapyDepartmentexplainsthattherearemusictherapistswhoareinprivatepractice,butthemajorityworkwithinagencies.Ifyouoryourphysicianfeelsthatyoumightbenefitfrommusictherapy,youcanbereferredtoatherapistatalocalagency.Ifyouwouldprefertocontractdirectly,youcancontacttheAmericanMusicTherapyAssociation(musictherapy.org)foralistingoflocallicensedmusictherapists.

Alittleplanningalsomightbeinorder;ifyouexpecttobeinthehospitalforaprocedure,considerspeakingwithyourdoctorbeforehandtoseeifshefeelsyoumightbenefitfromthetreatmentpost-operatively.

Standleyemphasizesthebenefittowomeninparticular,“Inthehospital,musichasbeenfarmoreeffectivewithwomen”andcan“reducetheneedforpainmedicationandhelpwithrecovery.”Inaddition,Standleyencourageswomentoconsidermusictherapyforalifestyleofwellness,asresearchshowsthattheprogram“hasbenefitssuchasmoodelevationandstressreduction.”Ofcourse,weallknowhowimportantitistofindwaystoreducethestressinourlives.

Ifyouorsomeoneyoulovemightbenefitfrommusictherapy,Tallahasseeisagreatplacetolive.TheFSUmusictherapyprogramisfirmlyestablishedinthecommunityand,inpartnershipwithTMH,itisconsideredapremierprogramforpreparingmusictherapists.v

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The local music therapy sceneThere are several local organizations and agencies who take advantage of the benefits of music therapy.

music therapists can be found singing and playing such instruments as the guitar, keyboard or harp at Big Bend hos-pice. Patients are known to sing along, write songs of their own, or simply close their eyes and tap their toes during their end of life care.

Leon county schools employ music therapists. One of the goals at Gretchen Everhart school states, “students will increase their skills in the areas of social, communication, sensory, motor, and academics through participation in music.” There are two music therapists/teachers at Everhart, and they also travel to other schools in the district and work with EsE teachers and students. Everhart is also a popular location for music therapy internships. at any given time, there may be up to four interns completing their studies at the school.

Tallahassee memorial healthcare’s Behavioral health center employs music therapy in conjunction with other treatment options. The adolescent/child Treatment Program and both the adult intermediate Treatment and adult specialty Treatment Programs include music therapy components if appropriate for patients’ individualized plans.

Perhaps part of the value of music is that it can evoke emo-tions and remind us of another time, as William Wordsworth reminds us so lyrically, “The music in my heart long after it was heard no more.”

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CATTle BArOnS’ BAllMarch 3, 6-11 p.m.The cattle Barons’ Ball is the largest single fundraising event for the Tallahassee office of the american cancer society. The event will feature gourmet cuisine provided by catering capers, live and silent auctions, gaming, entertainment by Bed head Betty and dancing. after a decade, this Western-themed event continues to be one of the hottest tickets in Tallahassee. Location: Tallahassee antique car museum, 6800 mahan drive. Tickets: $125. call P.J. Kanline at 544-3774 or the american cancer society at 297-0588.

TAllAHASSee JeWISH FOOD AnD CulTurAl FeSTIvAlMarch 11, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Bring the family and enjoy the best of Jewish food and culture with homemade and nY carnegie deli treats, art and entertainment for adults and children alike. The wine shop will

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A TASTe OF SPAIn AT nATIve nurSerIeSBeneFIT FOr ST. FrAnCIS WIlDlIFeMarch 18, 6 p.m.

Treat your senses to music, wine and authentic paella prepared with garden-fresh ingredients by one of valencia’s finest chefs while you relax in a beautiful setting with other wildlife lovers. Unusual drawing and auction items include a hot air balloon trip over Tallahassee and a sunset dinner cruise on the st. marks river. all proceeds from this event will benefit injured, orphaned and sick wildlife at the st. Francis Wildlife rehabilitation center. Location: native nurseries, 1661 centerville road. Tickets: Tickets are limited. Until sold out,

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10th Annual Masked Benefit BallCapital Area Community Action AgencyMARch 17, 7 p.M. -MIDNIGhT

The 10th annual masked Benefit Ball takes mardi Gras as its theme and will offer dancing to crooked shooz, a new Orleans-style buffet, charity casino with great prizes, a silent auction and the Parade of masks with prizes for the best masks. Proceeds benefit the capital area community action agency, which last year helped more than 21,000 residents living at or below the federal poverty guideline. Location: Tallahassee automobile museum, 6800 mahan drive. Tickets: $50 for individual tickets or $450 for a table of 10. contact diane haggerty, 222-2043, [email protected] for tickets and more information.

ROBERT FRABLE, DOFamily MedicineDr. Robert Frable is a board certified familypractice physician established in WakullaCounty for 24 years. Originally fromPennsylvania, he a�ended undergraduateschool at Northeast Missouri StateUniversity and graduated from KirksvilleCollege of Osteopathic Medicine. Family

Pratice Residency was completed at the Kirksville College ofOsteopathic Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri. Contact: CapitalRegional Medical Group, 2832 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville,850.926.6363

MICHELLE HOGGATT, MDGynecology and Gynecologic SurgeryDr. Hogga� received her undergraduate degree in geneticsfrom the Univ. of California at Berkeley and she receivedher Doctor of Medicine from the Medical Univ. of SouthCarolina, Charleston, SC. A�er completing her obstetricsand gynecology residency at Tulane Univ. Medical Center,Dr. Hogga� began practicing obstetrics and gynecologicalmedicine in Sacramento, CA. She relocated to Tallahasseeand has been in a group practice specializing in gynecology

and gynecological surgery. Dr. Hogga� is a member of the AMA, Capital MedicalSociety and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Hogga�uses her specialized skills in gynecological medicine to help educate her patientsabout the importance of managing the challenges of women’s health issues.Contact: 2009 Miccosukee Road., Tallahassee, 850.656.2128

ALFREDOA. PAREDES JR., MDPlastic SurgeryDr. Alfredo Paredes, Jr. received both hisundergraduate and medical degrees fromEmory Univ. where he was a WoodruffScholar. He completed his Plastic SurgeryResidency at Emory University. Dr. Paredesis a Clinical Assistant Professor at the FSUSchool of Medicine. His special interestsinclude cosmetic surgery, body contouring,

breast augmentation and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Paredesis board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeryand is also a member of the highly respected AmericanSociety of Plastic Surgeons.Contact: 2452 Mahan Dr., Suite 101,Tallahassee, 850.877.2126

LARRY L. HARPER, MD, FACSPlastic SurgeryDr. Larry L. Harper graduated from FloridaState University and received his medicaldegree from the University of Florida Schoolof Medicine. Harper completed his generalsurgery residency at University of SouthAlabama Medical Center, followed by a plasticsurgery residency at Vanderbilt University He

is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and theAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery. Contact: 2452 Mahan Dr.,Suite 101, Tallahassee, 850.877.2126

RONALDG.WILLIS, DMDGeneral and Cosmetic DentistryDr. Ronald G. Willis Graduated from theMedical University of South Carolina. Dr.Willis specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry,TMJ/TMD Neuromuscular Dentistry,Neuromuscular Orthodontics, and Veneers.Dr. Willis has treated missing and discoloredteeth. Many treatment options exist for his

patients as well as finishing the frame around the teeth andface with Botox and Derma Fillers. Dr. Willis received anaward for Best Dentist in 2003 & 2005 and Las Vegas Institutefor Advanced Dental Studies Clinical Instructor of the year.Contact: Centre Point Dental Group, 2470 Care Dr., Tallahassee,850.877.5151 or [email protected]

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AFOLABI SANGOSANYA, MDCadiology/Internal MedicineDr. Sangosanya has joined Capital RegionalCardiology Associates. He earned his medicaldegree from New York University School ofMedicine and completed his cardiovasculardisease training at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr.Sangosanya is board certified in cardiovascular

diseases and internal medicine. He is also board eligiblein clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sangosanya iscommi�ed to providing accessible care to the Big Bend andprovides same day appointments to patients. Contact: CapitalRegional Cardiology Associates, 2770 Capital Medical Blvd, Ste109, Tallahassee, 850.877.0216, CapitalRegionalMedicalGroup.com

SHAWN RAMSEY, DODoctor of Osteopathic MedicineDr. Shawn Ramsey specializes in minimallyinvasive surgery, female pelvic reconstructivesurgery, and aesthetic procedures. He iscertified in the da Vinci Robotic SurgicalSystem. Dr. Ramsey received his Doctorate ofOsteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie Collegeof Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania

and he did his residency at the Henry Ford Health Systemin Michigan. Contact: Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates, PAProfessional Office Building, 1405 Centerville Rd. Suite 4200,850.877.3549, obgyntallahassee.com

JANA BURES�FORSTHOEFEL, MDGynecology and ObstetricsDr. Jana Bures-Forsthoefel has beenpracticing in our community for 25+ yearsand is now delivering the next generation.Dr. Bures -Forsthoefel received her doctoratein from the University Of LouisvilleSchool Of Medicine and did her residencyat Emory University Grady Hospital inAtlanta Georgia. She is Board Certified in

Gynecology and Obstetrics. Contact: Gynecology & ObstetricsAssociates, PA Professional Office Building, 1405 Centerville Rd.Suite 4200, 850.877.3549, obgyntallahassee.com

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