ACUPUNCTURE
HEALTHY HEALING ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Michelle Connell, AP, Lac
1395 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 202, Merritt Island 321-252-3720 • HealthyHealingClinic.com
Healing Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine provides comprehensive holistic services led by founder Michelle Connell, AP, LAc. Trained in both Eastern and Western medicine, Michelle offers an integrative approach to healing. The clinic’s calming environment supports patient wellness from the moment they arrive.
Key Services & Products: Their Integrative Clinic offers a wide range of services to support each patient’s healing journey. Acupuncture, shockwave therapy, dry needling, motor point therapy, cupping, gua sha, and cosmetic acupuncture. Additional specialized services include treatments such as microneedling for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, red light therapy for anti-aging and pain relief. Homeopathic and nutritional injection therapies are also available. Herbal formulas and nutritional supplements complement these therapies, addressing both internal and external health concerns.
Philosophy: “Our highest goal is to help patients along an empowering journey toward balance, health, and a painfree life,” says Michelle Connell. Her patient-centered approach focuses on fostering long-term wellness through individualized care and holistic solutions.
HEALTHY INSPIRATIONS
Dr. Theresa Anderson, L.Ac., DNCBAHM 109 Silver Palm Ave, Ste 109 • Melbourne 321-977-0967 • Healthy-Inspirations.com
Healthy Inspirations combines ancient medicine with modern science for a curative approach to primary care. The practice offers acupuncture, functional medicine, and medical intuition to access the root cause of illness and support true healing.
Key Services: Japanese acupuncture is a sophisticated form of acupuncture that uses finer and fewer needles to create a gentle, painless experience. Functional medicine expands care through advanced laboratory testing that helps reveal the science behind the symptoms. Results guide individualized treatment plans designed to restore balance and long-term wellness for each patient. Additional therapies include cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and Sotai Ho, a Japanese form of physical therapy. Quantum healing sessions guide patients beyond their personal experience into a quantum space that supports multidimensional healing and elevated consciousness.
Philosophy: At Healthy Inspirations, Dr. Theresa Anderson believes true wellness includes body, mind, and spirit. Her mission is to inspire people to pursue vibrant health through relaxation, detoxification, and deeper self-awareness. She strives to bring compassion, healing, and positive energy to humanity and the Earth.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
ODYSSEY SCHOOLS
Odyssey Schools serve more than 2,400 students from Preschool through 12th grade in Brevard County through a tuition-free public charter network that blends academic rigor with student well-being. Grounded in a Healthy School Model, Odyssey focuses on educating the whole child—supporting intellectual growth while nurturing physical, emotional, and social development in a thoughtfully designed learning environment.
Key Services: Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes Core Knowledge Language Arts, American History, World Civilization, and Project Lead the Way STEAM programs. Highly qualified state-certified teachers guide learning in technology-rich classrooms designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Campuses emphasize wellness through naturally lit classrooms, HEPA-filtered air, and green-certified cleaning practices. Odyssey’s Healthy Cafés prepare scratch-made meals featuring whole foods, student-grown organic produce, grass-fed beef, and hormone-free milk and chicken, reinforcing healthy habits and nutrition education.
Philosophy: Odyssey Schools believe academic achievement and well-being are deeply connected. By integrating natural health principles, character development, and a culture of respect into daily campus life, the school community aims to create an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to thrive both in school and beyond.
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS
CARE NATURAL WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Brian Walsh, Chiropractic Physician/Owner
1051 Eber Blvd, Ste 102, Melbourne • 321-728-1387 • CareWellnessFL.com
CARE Natural Wellness Center offers holistic services for individuals of all ages, focusing on whole-person healing—body, mind, and spirit. Led by Dr. Brian Walsh, the center emphasizes patient education as a key component of the healing journey, providing safe, natural solutions to support long-term wellness.
Key Services & Products: The center’s comprehensive offerings include Designed Clinical Nutrition using Nutrition Response Testing®, the ChiroThin Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Program, various chiropractic techniques, Advanced Red Light Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). Additional services like massage therapy and thermography support overall well-being. Dr. Walsh’s specialties involve addressing the root causes of health issues, including toxicity, sensitivities, and immune challenges. Patients often seek help for digestive concerns, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and more.
Philosophy: “The body was designed to be self-healing,” says Dr. Walsh. “Our responsibility is to identify the obstacles preventing healing and develop a personalized health improvement plan. This may include nutritional supplementation, lifestyle changes, and prayer, tailored to meet each individual’s needs.”
RESTORE WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Jim Claeys, DC, AP 1310 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste A, Melbourne • 321-312-0585 • RestoreWC.com
Restore Wellness Center is Brevard County’s destination for natural pain relief and advanced recovery therapies. Led by Dr. Jim Claeys, a dual board-certified chiropractor and acupuncture physician, the clinic blends Eastern and Western medicine to address root causes of pain. With more than 15 years of experience and recognition as “Best Chiropractic Clinic in Brevard” by the Florida Today Community Choice Awards, the center helps patients find relief without drugs or surgery.
Key Services: Restore Wellness Center offers an integrated approach to healing using advanced, noninvasive therapies. Shockwave Therapy and Class IV K-Laser treatments support cellular repair and improved circulation for chronic pain and injuries. Spinal and knee decompression help relieve pressure on joints and nerves, while acupuncture restores balance and nerve signaling. Recovery therapies include cryotherapy, red light therapy, and Emsculpt Neo body sculpting to support muscle recovery, strength, and body composition. Philosophy: Dr. Claeys believes pain rarely comes from a single source. By restoring circulation, oxygen delivery, and nerve communication, the body can begin healing naturally. Each treatment plan is personalized to help patients move better, reduce inflammation, and regain mobility for daily life.
HAIR REMOVAL
Foster, Founder, Licensed Electrologist, Esthetician & Laser Technician 6450 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 405 (Inside My Salon Suites), Melbourne 321-367-5128 • ABareNecessity.com
A Bare Necessity is a boutique practice dedicated to the permanent removal of any color hair, on any color skin, anywhere on the body. Locally owned since 2018, the practice offers flexible, pay-as-you-go treatments without requiring packages. Through complimentary, education-focused consultations, clients learn how hair growth works and receive personalized treatment plans based on the most effective methods.
Key Services: The practice provides both electrolysis and advanced technology laser hair removal. Electrolysis—FDA’sapproved method for permanent hair removal—treats gray, white and blonde hair. Laser utilizes light energy to target darker pigments in brown and black hair.
A Bare Necessity’s team are all Florida Department of Health-licensed electrologists who apply their expertise in hair growth cycles to time treatments strategically for the most efficient, cost-effective results.
Philosophy: Because knowledge is power, A Bare Necessity encourages even price-shopping clients to start here with a complimentary consultation. By learning the science behind hair growth and its permanent removal, individuals can then make confident, informed decisions about their bodies, their time, and their money.
HERBALISTS
MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS
Joanna Helms, Registered Herbalist, BA
1300 Pine Tree Drive, Ste 3, Indian Harbour Beach
321-779-4647 – Facebook.com/MamaJosSunshineHerbals
Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals, founded by Joanna Helms, a Registered Herbalist with 31 years of clinical experience, offers more than just an herb store. Visitors are welcomed into a cozy, inviting space where they can sample herbal teas and explore the rich traditions of herbalism.
Key Services & Products: Helms provides personalized consultations, creating tailored herbal therapy plans through in-depth health evaluations. Her collaborative approach ensures remedies complement clients’ overall health plans. Mama Jo’s offers a diverse range of products including organic herbs, custom formulations, herbal tea blends, culinary spices, tinctures, essential oils, and bath products. The shop also carries Dr. Hauschka makeup, handmade soaps, jewelry, and unique tea accessories. All products are crafted in the onsite Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant apothecary, ensuring quality and integrity.
Philosophy: “Our Sunshine family excels in fellowship to deliver an infusion of past and present herbal information with our community,” says Helms, reflecting the shop’s commitment to education, connection, and holistic wellness. Helms also offers two annual courses she has authored: the Fundamentals of Herbalism Certification Course and Practical Herbalism: A Seasonal Approach to Vitality.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY
HEALTH CONNECTIONS DENTISTRY
Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP 2120
Health Connections Dentistry goes beyond fixing teeth—they transform lives. Led by Dr. Claire Stagg, the practice focuses on the powerful link between oral health and overall well-being. Instead of quick fixes, they target the root causes of dysfunction and disease, helping patients thrive at every age. Imagine living pain-free, breathing easier, and waking up refreshed—this team makes that happen!
Key Services: They offer natural, holistic care in a mercury-free, green and safe environment. Their services include orthodontics designed to create beautiful broad smiling faces without extractions, non-surgical TMJ disorder solutions for pain resolution, and snoring and sleep apnea treatments that promote easy compliance. They also specialize in airway development to enhance breathing and overall health, along with advanced laser treatments that reduce pain and inflammation.
Our Philosophy: “Our mission is to enhance every patient’s quality of life through high-quality, gentle dental care,” says Dr. Stagg. “We blend leading-edge techniques with genuine care—because when you’re with us, you’re family.”
SMILE DESIGN & WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Rob Brown • Dr. Haley Freymiller
Dr. Lisandra Hernandez
5445 Village Drive, Ste 100, Viera 321-751-7775 - SmileDesignCenter.US
Smile Design & Wellness Center (SDWC) offers innovative dentistry with a focus on prevention, patient education, and overall wellness. The team utilizes advanced technologies to deliver comprehensive care, ranging from safe mercury removal to biological extractions that harness the patient’s own stem cells for enhanced healing.
Key Services & Products: SDWC provides a full spectrum of dental services, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge technology. Services include same-day crowns, laser treatments, ozone therapies, safe mercury removal and 3D X-rays. The practice focuses on using safe dental materials and offers biological dentistry to promote both oral and systemic health. Their dental oncology services support cancer patients by preventing oral side effects before, during, and after treatment through collaborative care with oncology teams.
Philosophy: “We listen to our patients and partner with them in developing a plan that works for them,” says Dr. Brown. “We educate our patients about their current oral conditions, hear their concerns, and offer options to help them achieve optimal oral health.”
HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE
HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE OF BREVARD
Tanya Schrumpf, APRN, DC
8043 Spyglass Hill Rd, Ste 102, Melbourne, 321-757-6899
1380 S. Patrick Dr, Satellite Beach, 321-267-0188
HolisticPrimaryCareBrevard.com
Holistic Primary Care of Brevard, with locations in Melbourne and Satellite Beach, offers affordable, comprehensive healthcare for the entire family. Their wellness-centered approach integrates conventional Western medicine with holistic treatments, ensuring patients receive balanced and individualized care. Key Services & Products: Insurance-covered services include primary and pediatric care, sameday sick appointments, well-women exams, EKG and cardiovascular risk assessments, chronic disease management, hormone therapy and medical weight loss. Patients also benefit from in-house physical therapy, chiropractic care, medical massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Additional offerings such as mental health counseling, medical marijuana recommendations, and yoga support both physical and emotional wellness.
Philosophy: The practice emphasizes preventive care to reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. “Regular health screenings, routine labs, annual physicals, and stress-reducing treatments like massage therapy or yoga can help you stay on track and improve your health,” says Dr. Tanya Schrumpf.
HYPNOTHERAPY
ROOT CAUSE HYPNOTHERAPY
Carrie Gauthier,
Root Cause Hypnotherapy helps clients uncover and heal the deeper emotional patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Through a compassionate, integrative approach, Carrie Gauthier guides individuals toward greater clarity, emotional freedom and personal transformation. A complimentary 15-minute virtual consultation is available to help new clients explore the best path forward.
Key Services: Root Cause Hypnotherapy offers hypnotherapy, eye movement therapy (EMT), neurolinguistic programming (NLP), guided breathwork, childhood regression and past-life regression. Sessions are designed to identify root causes behind emotional blocks, self-sabotage and unhealthy coping patterns. Clients often seek support for weight loss, smoking cessation, stress relief, better sleep, emotional regulation, nervous system reset and healing from chronic abuse. Services also address anger release, life purpose, prosperity mindset and aligning intentions with meaningful action.
Philosophy: “The greatest commitments are the ones we make to ourselves,” says Carrie Gauthier. “Once we learn to access our higher wisdom, really discover what it is that we truly want and then articulate that clearly to the universe, that’s when we tap into the real magic of being alive.”
INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL DOCTORS
DEAN WELLNESS & BODY AESTHETICS
Melissa Dean, MD 1345 36th Street, Ste B, Vero Beach • 772-567-1500 • DeanWellnessInstitute.com
Dr. Melissa Dean, MD, FAARFM practices internal medicine and general preventative medicine. Dr. Melissa Dean is an expert in treating menopause, andropause, diabetes management, hormone replacement and nutrition. She developed Dean Wellness Institute, which offers a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on addressing the root causes of health concerns rather than just symptoms. Dr. Melissa Dean and her dedicated team provide integrative, personalized care aimed at enhancing patients’ quality of life, especially as they age.
Key Services: Serving Vero Beach for over 20 years, they empower individuals to take charge of their health. This practice offers a broad range of services, including Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy, detoxification, and nutritional support. Integrative Medicine solutions are tailored to treat hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and chronic conditions. They provide high-quality services using the latest techniques and technology to enhance natural beauty. Patients also benefit from cutting-edge regenerative aesthetic procedures like EmsculptNEO, Emsella, and Exion, as well as oxidative therapies and medical marijuana evaluations.
Philosophy: “Hormone balancing, optimal nutrition, detoxification, exercise, and spiritual fulfillment are the areas that I believe are essential elements of well-being and longevity,” says Dr. Dean.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL DOCTORS
RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD
Rebecca Hunton, MD
417 Fifth Ave, Ste 101A, Indialantic • 321-254-6803 • RH-MD.com
Rebecca Hunton, MD, Lisa Johnson, PA and Michelle Pownall, ARPN are dedicated to addressing complex health concerns through personalized care. By conducting comprehensive health history evaluations, they combine traditional medicine with natural options to help patients optimize vitality and wellness.
Key Services & Products: Radiantly Healthy MD specializes in functional and integrative medicine, developing personalized treatment plans for each patient. Every patient undergoes a thorough analysis covering genomics, lifestyle, cognitive function, body composition, lab work, and imaging to create a tailored approach to their unique health profile. Dr. Hunton, a board-certified physician and faculty member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, brings cutting-edge knowledge to her patients. The RHMD team takes pride in finding solutions for conditions often unresolved by traditional methods, including fatigue, irritable bowel, autoimmune issues, fibromyalgia, and insomnia.
Philosophy: “We embrace the principals of Integrative Medicine, focusing on the whole person: body, mind, emotions, and spirit,” says Dr. Hunton, emphasizing a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to lasting vitality. She believes a health journey is about progress, not perfection—small, consistent steps in nutrition, movement, and rest lead to lasting change.
IV THERAPY
The DRIPBaR provides IV vitamin therapies designed to deliver essential micronutrients throughout the body. Whether clients are managing chronic illness, cancer, recovering from fatigue, or seeking to maintain overall health, The DRIPBaR offers a variety of customized infusions to support individual wellness goals. All IV drips are compounded on-site by registered nurses under the guidance of a licensed medical director in a 797-compliant facility.
Key Services & Products: Wellness offerings include IV therapy, intramuscular shots, chelation, ozone therapy, peptides, medical weight loss programs and comprehensive lab testing for food inflammation, micronutrient levels, and heavy metals. Clients can also benefit from wellness services such as infrared sauna sessions, halotherapy, compression therapy, and redlight therapy. These therapies are tailored to address hydration, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, and immune support.
Success Story: An RN on the team who also works in a busy hospital emergency department had struggled with frequent illness for several years. With constant exposure at work and young children at home, she caught nearly every virus circulating, including multiple bouts of COVID, and was calling out sick about once a month. After five months of bi-weekly MAH Ozone Therapy, she has remained healthy despite the same exposures.
MASSAGE
SANDALWOOD MASSAGE AND BODYWORK BY JANE
Jane A. Coyne, LMT, MMP, MLD-C
333 17th Street, Ste D, Unit 8, Vero Beach • 772-779-1137 • JaneCoyne.GlossGenius.com
Sandalwood Massage and Bodywork by Jane provides a clean, comforting environment where personalized massage and advanced wellness therapies support pain relief, relaxation and recovery.
Founder Jane A. Coyne, LMT, MMP, MLD-C, combines therapeutic bodywork with innovative treatments—including topical nanoNAD+ therapy—to help clients restore mobility, balance and vitality.
Key Services & Products: Coyne offers customized massage therapy including Swedish, deep tissue, medical massage and lymphatic drainage. Additional services such as cupping, Gua Sha, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, hot stone therapy and red-light therapy support circulation, relaxation and recovery. A newer offering is topical nanoNAD+, developed by Dr. Fenton LaBon of Molecular World Health. The nano-sized formula absorbs through the skin to support cellular repair, reduce pain and inflammation, and enhance results when combined with massage or red-light therapy.
Philosophy: “I practice with the firm belief that the body is designed to heal when given the right support,” says Coyne. Through skilled therapeutic touch and innovative tools like nanoNAD+, she helps guide the body’s natural healing processes, supporting relaxation, recovery and overall wellness. (MM45089, MA97795)
SOUND THERAPY
ANTHONY PROFETA, MEDITATION TEACHER & SOUND THERAPY SPECIALIST
Brevard & Indian River Counties • 914-319-3477 • AnthonyProfeta.com
Anthony Profeta offers private and small-group sound-based therapy sessions designed to support relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. With more than 25 years of meditation study and over a decade leading sound baths, he blends ancient contemplative traditions with modern wellness practices to help clients manage stress and reconnect with inner calm.
Key Services: Profeta’s sound-based therapy sessions use Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, and harmonic resonance to guide participants into restorative meditative states. These immersive sound baths activate the body’s relaxation response, helping reduce stress, improve sleep, and ease chronic pain. Recognized nationally, he has been called “The Mozart of Sound Meditation” and was named the #1 Sound Therapist in the U.S. for 2025. His expertise is also utilized within Cleveland Clinic Florida’s holistic health program, where he supports patients managing cancer, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. In addition to local sessions in Brevard and Indian River counties, Profeta leads small-group meditation and transformative retreats to destinations around the world. Philosophy: Drawing from decades of study in Eastern and Western contemplative traditions, Profeta believes sound is a powerful pathway to healing. His work focuses on helping individuals quiet the mind, reduce stress, and cultivate balance through meditation and the restorative power of sound.
THERMOGRAPHY
THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD
Merritt Island, Vero Beach
Thermography of Brevard provides advanced, non-invasive screening services designed to help individuals take a proactive approach to health. Led by Certified Clinical Thermographer Katie Ainsley, the practice serves clients across the Space and Treasure Coast. Using state-of-the-art infrared technology, the team offers radiation-free imaging that helps identify potential health concerns early while supporting wellness and prevention.
Key Services & Products: They utilize the high-resolution IRIS 640 system to provide breast and fullbody thermography scans. Breast thermography detects physiological and vascular changes in tissue that may appear years before a tumor forms, allowing for earlier awareness and preventive action. Full-body scans evaluate areas such as the thyroid, carotid arteries, digestive system and inflammation. The practice also offers Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT), a gentle treatment that uses specialized wands with vibration, light and electrical waves to stimulate lymph flow, supporting detoxification, immunity, pain reduction and wellness.
Philosophy: Ainsley believes early insight empowers better health decisions. By combining advanced technology with education and compassionate care, Thermography of Brevard helps clients understand their bodies, monitor changes over time and make informed choices that support long-term wellness.
Author: Dr. Claire Stagg
Ever felt like traditional health advice only scratches the surface? Well, buckle up! Dr. Claire Stagg’s groundbreaking book shatters conventional thinking and unveils the shocking truth: The mouth is the gateway to our entire well-being! With a passion that blazes through every page, Dr. Stagg masterfully bridges the gap between oral health and overall vitality. This isn’t just a book—it’s a paradigm shift designed for everyone and promises to impact generations to come.
Audience: Anyone with a mouth – literally!
Why Should You Care: Dr. Stagg doesn’t just discuss teeth—she connects and revolutionizes all approaches to wellness! Her mission? To obliterate outdated dental dogmas and empower readers to take charge of their well-being. Her vision? A world where professionals collaborate seamlessly to ensure every aspect of health is covered—head to toe, inside and out.
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