We have both local and internet resources.
There is also a “Recommended Reading”#reading list at the end of this page.
Keywords: reflexology, massage
Gayle Anderson specializes in Reflexology as well as Sweedish Massage, Ayruvetic Indian Massage, Polarity, and Energetic Balancing.
Address: 2831 Ringling Blvd., Building A, Suite 104, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941.955.1470
Keywords: skin care, organic, cosmetics
Bloom Organics provides certified natural and organic preparations for skin, body, and personal care, designed to support and nurture your health and the health of the planet.
Address: 2065 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34239
Phone: 941.362.4194
Website: www.bloomorganics.com
Keywords: gynecologist, CBP, reiki
Carolyn Dixon, M.D., CBP is a gynecological docotor and surgeon. She is a BodyTalk and Reiki practitioner and practices medical and spiritual healing.
Address: 6981 Curtiss Ave. Suite 4, Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone: 941.924.1363
Fax: 941.921.6379
Keywords: testing, hospital
Doctor’s Hospital provides blood testing.
Address: 5731 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone: 941.342.1100
Website: www.doctorsofsarasota.com
Keywords: gardening, herbs, container
The EarthBox is an award-winning, high-tech growing system that controls soil conditions and more than doubles the yield of a conventional garden. Whith this box you need less fertilizer, less water, and far less effort to grow your own food! You can purchase this item locally through the dealer at Earthbox Research Center, 1023 Ellenton-Gillette Rd., Ellenton, FL 34222 Phone: 941-723-2911
Website: www.earthbox.com
Keywords: pharmacy, testing, hormone therapy
Family Pharmacy provides custom-made hormone replacement cremes, urine and saliva testing, and bone density testing. At this pharmacy, you can also by pH testing strips that are safe to use in the mouth.
Address: 3644 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: 888.245.5000
Fax: 941.342.1525
Website: www.familypharmacy.net
Keywords: hydroponic, strawberries, u-pick
Located near Tampa, this little u-pick strawberry farm specialized in hydroponic growing. You don’t have to bend or kneel to pick berries here because the system they use has hydroponic containers stacked vertically so the plants are within arm’s reach! In addition to strawberries, you can see a wide variety of crops being grown hydroponically.
Address: 7308 Verna Bethany Rd., Myakka City, FL, 34251
Phone: 941.322.0429
Website: www.hydrotaste.com
Keywords: pets, holistic, local
Holistic for pets carries human-grade, all-natural dog foods and supplements. Their friendly staff is available to help answer any questions and their website has a library with many references listed for you to learn more about natural pet foods.
Address: 713 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34232
Phone: 941.378.4367
Holistic for Pets of Bradenton: Ranch Lake Plaza, 8728 SR 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34202, 941-753-PAWS (7297)
Website: www.holisticforpets.com
Keywords: inversion, exercise, stretch
The inversion table is an exercise machine that helps reduce back pain, relieve stress, improve circulation and lymph flow, increase oxygen to the brain, reduce the effects of aging caused by gravity, and benefits the athlete and the layperson alike!
Address: Play it Again Sports: 5407 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: 941.378.1477
Website: Your Local Play it Again Sports Stores
Keywords: organic, produce, local
Jessica’s Stand offers fresh, local, organic produce. A good portion of the food sold at the stand is grown at Jessica’s.
Address: 4180 47th St., Sarasota FL, 34235
Phone: 941.351.4121
Website: www.jessicasorganicfarm.com
Keywords: stretching, active, athletes
Aaron Mattes, MS, RKT, LMT does Active Isolated stretching, one of the main methods of stretching used by athletes. This method of stretching is known to work with the body’s natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase elasticity of muscle joints and fascia.
Address: Medical Center of Sarasota, 3920 Bee Ridge Rd. Bldg. A Suite C Annex, Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone: 941.922.1939
Fax: 941.927.6121
Website: www.stretchingusa.com
Rita Rimmer is a Certified Clinical Thermographer who uses this imaging technique to detect levels of heat in the body. It has long been known that injured body parts give off more heat than other parts. Thermography is effective in detecting the location of spinal injury and has been suggested as a safer alternative to mammography because it does not use any radiation.
Address: 1920 Northgate Blvd., Suite A-4, Sarasota, FL 34277
Phone: 941.355.1007
Website: www.healthythermalimaging.com/index.html
Keywords: testing, hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital provides blood testing.
Address: 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 800.764.8255
Website: www.smh.com
Keywords: positional release, massage, acupuncture
Cheryl Shames practices Acupuncture, Massage, Energy work, and is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. In addition to being well versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy and bodywork, Cheryl is intuitive in her work and delivers powerful healing.
Address: 2415 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941.926.9880
Keywords: Manual Lymph Drainiage, post-mastectomy
Veronika Snodgrass specializes in Manual Lymph Drainage.
Address: 2831 Ringling Blvd., Building A, Suite 104, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941.955.1470
Keywords: chiropractor, gentle, atlas
Dr. Stephen Zabawa physically adjusts only the atlas, a pivotal point on the spine just under the cranium, and this gentle adjustment in turn straightens and strengthens the entire spine.
Address: 2831 Ringling Blvd., Building A, Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941.955.4755
Fax: 941.955.9986
Keywords: organic, skin, hair, cleaning
Aubrey Orgaincs offers a full line of skin, hair, pet shampoos, and cleaning products. Aubrey has been all-natural and synthetic-free for over 30 years. Their products are 100% organic and never tested on animals. At their website, you can also find Aubrey’s newsletter, Organica, an eclectic mix of environmental, socio-political, art, references, and health-related commentary.
Website: www.aubrey-organics.com
Keywords: bra, latex-free, cotton
Decent Exposures is a bra company based in Seattle, WA. They specialize in 100% cotton bras. With many sizes, colors, and fabrics, they have bras made for every woman. Latex-free elastic is also an option!
Website: www.decentexposures.com
Keywords: newsletter, natural, health
Dr. Mercola provides a free online natural health newsletter. You can search the newsletter archives for past articles.
Website: www.mercola.com
Keywords: vaccine, informed consent, laws
The National Vaccine Information Center was built to help people make informed decisions about getting vaccines.
Website: http://www.909shot.com/
Keywords: neurologist, coma, Alzheimer’s
Dr. Sacks author and neurologist is perhaps best known for his eclectic collections of case histories, compiled in the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. Another of his many books, Awakenings, has been adapted to a full-length feature film starring Robin Williams and Robert de Niro. He lists all of his own titles as well as recommended reading on his website.
Website: www.oliversacks.com
Keywords: pharmaceuticals, drug interactions, medications
Worst Pills, Best Pills News is an informative newsletter produced by the people that brought you the nationwide best seller, Worst Pills, Best Pills. It is full of current information about pharmaceuticals, medications, drug interactions, and the dangers and side-effects of different drugs on the market.
Website: www.worstpills.org
Keywords: essential oils, natural, aromatherapy
Young Living Essential Oils specialized in the production and distribution of therapeutic-grade essential oils and is the largest supplier of essential oils in the world.
Website: www.youngliving.us
Practicing Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton
The Healing Power of Illness: Understanding What Your Symptoms Are Telling You by Ruediger Dahlke
Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight by Peter J. D’Adamo
Messages from Water by Masaru Emoto
The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife
Photographic Atlas of the Body by Arran Frood
Water & Salt by Brenda Hendel and Peter Ferreira
Deeper Thoughts by Jack Handey
Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss by Mark Hyman
The Psoas Book by Liz Koch
Your Face Never Lies by Michio Kushi
Chinese Face and Hand Reading translated by Man-Ho-Kwok and edited by Joanne O-Brien
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
Why Do I Need Whole Food Supplements? What Everyone Must Know About The Vitamins They Are Taking by Lorrie Medford
Sweet Deception: Why Splenda, NutraSweet, and the FDA May Be Hazardous to Your Health by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective? by Niel Z. Miller
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Biophysical Therapy of Allergies by Peter Schumacher