HEALTH & WELLNESS

Registered dietitian nutritionist Lee Cotton. Photo by Lindsey Potter

Hack Your Health: On Your Plate

Ready for a reset? Stuart-based registered dietitian nutritionist Lee Cotton promotes mindful eating as a sustainable approach to nutrition.
At his Stuart gym, Mindset, Health & Muscle, Spencer Williams takes a mind-and-body approach. Photo by Steven Martine

Hack Your Health: At the Gym

Ready for a reset? Stuart-based personal trainer and Mindset, Health & Muscle gym owner Spencer Williams builds a balanced fitness routine.
Rob Ranieri at a House of Hope food pantry. Photo courtesy of House of Hope

House of Hope Fights the Food Fight

House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri is on a mission to eliminate food insecurity through a food distribution network in Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach counties
Founders of Tequesta’s One World Zero Waste Stephen and Elana Smith with their daughter. Photo courtesy of One World Zero Waste

One World Zero Waste Makes Every Day Earth Day

Elana and Stephen Smith, owners of One World Zero Waste in Tequesta, are in the business of making earth-friendly living easy
Fresh vegetables grown at Organic Oasis Farm in Palm City are available for purchase through the farm’s CSA program. Photo courtesy of Organic Oasis Farm

Healthy Harvest at Organic Oasis Farm

Organic Oasis, a 4.23-acre USDA Certified Organic farm, is bringing nourishing crops to the community in Palm City
Indy sniffing away at work. Photo courtesy of Zaneta Kuzel

Indy the Black Lab Gets a Second Chance

With his loving owner, Zaneta Kuzel, by his side, clever pup Indy went from castoff to career dog—protecting families from household dangers, one sniff at a time
Leslie Bosson and her husband, lead horticulturist Enrique Gutierrez, review plans for a new landscape design. Photo by Marcos Schonholz

Leslie Bosson Creates Nourishing Home Gardens

Leslie Bosson is helping locals create custom edible gardens so they can live healthier, more sustainable lives filled with homegrown food
Joan Arpe guides an infant in floating on her back. Photo by Nickolas Sargent/courtesy of Joan Arpe

Children’s Swim Safety Essentials for Summer

Babies as young as 6 months old can save themselves from a potential drowning tragedy. Local lessons and resources are available to help.
MOM Mobile serves women in Martin County. Photo courtesy of Martin County Healthy Start Coalition

Maternity on the Move Mobile Debuts in Martin County

Expectant mothers in Martin County now have access to health care via a mobile clinic operated by the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition
Nicole Maslak and her daughter, Julia, at Maslak’s Black Belt Academy. Photo courtesy of Nicole Maslak

Martial Arts Three Ways

Age-old practices steeped in the traditions of self-defense offer myriad health benefits. Here’s a look at three disciplines and how they can help you achieve your wellness goals.
Planting event with BGCMC at Newfield Farm. Photo by Steven Martine

Unveiling Palm City’s Newfield Farm

Newfield Farm gives locals the opportunity to get their hands dirty and enjoy homegrown harvests—and that’s only the beginning
Outdoor yoga in the woods. Photo courtesy Blackberry Farm

Relax, Recharge, Retreat!

Escape to these four wellness retreats offering everything from yoga and guided meditation to foraging hikes and silent disco parties
Relax in the community lounge. Photo courtesy of Spirit Well Sensory Lounge

Power of Healing at Spirit Well Sensory Lounge

The center’s services are divided by the five senses and include chiropractic massage, red light therapy, sound healing, and more
Runners. Photo courtesy of Growth Circle

Running Goals with Growth Circle

A runners’ group in Palm City inspires women to lace up and overcome mental barriers

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