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We Are All in This Together Kelly Simpson


Cover artist and schoolteacher Kelly Simpson paints exclusively with acrylics and pure color, maintaining that white “dilutes the passion and fi erceness of a painting.” The artist covers a wide array of subjects with her vibrant palette, from still-life renderings of fruits and fl owers to abstracts and portraits. Simpson’s grandmother taught her to paint at an early age, and she later returned to the art form after developing health issues. “It started out as a therapeutic activity, but then became something greater. I like to take ugly events and transform them into something positive,” she says. Much of her inspiration comes from stories in the news or her elementary school students, many coming to the U.S. to escape confl ict in their home countries. “I like to portray cultures working together,” she says, depicting multicultural women linking arms across the globe, as on this month’s cover. Simpson’s work has appeared across


the Pacifi c Northwest and graced the pages of a children’s coloring book, an Indian college magazine and booklets promoting women’s issues. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and a chocolate Labrador.


Visit the artist’s portfolio at KellysArtFromTheSoul.com.


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ecently formed, these specialists are welcoming clients: John Tatum, MD, Holistic Psychiatrist and former director of Optimal Health and Learning Center; Maggie Karp, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Flora Torra, School Psychologist and Certifi ed Child Play Therapist; and Beth Palmer, Clinical Social Worker and Acupuncturist/Herbalist. With locations in Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Port Orange, the center offers a diverse approach to a variety of Psychological, Physiological and Social issues. They include problems with Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Attention, Learning and Emotional Trauma. In addition to psychotherapy and counseling, the staff utilizes Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback and advanced nutritional, genetic and physiologic assessments. By taking a comprehensive and holistic look at problems—as well as a holistic treatment approach—outcomes are substantially better. Call Sarah at 407-616-3312 for an appointment or more information. She can set appointments at any of the three locations.


Release Blocks and Accomplish Your Goals J


oin Diane L. Ross, M.A., Certifi ed Hypnotist, Master Practitioner NLP and author of Meditations for Miracles,


and Peter Parsley, Social Engineer, and learn how to achieve your goals. These goals may be inner goals (such as becoming a better person, becoming more unifi ed with the divine) or they may be outer goals (such as losing weight, increasing your income, or enhancing a relationship). The beauty of using this technique is that all you do is sit back, relax and let your unconscious mind do the work! Whatever


it is you›d like to achieve, this session will help you get there. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb 9 at the Winter Park Library (7-8 pm).


Fee: $15. For more information, visit www.dianeross.com or call Diane at 407-898-7918.


Sign Up Today for the “Relax With Life” Workshop


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ew World Wellness, an Integrative and Holistic Wellness Center in historic downtown Kissimmee


will welcome Author Kenyon Gatlin as she facilitates her incredible “Relax With Life” Workshop. Discover how to reduce stress with simple yoga principles and mindfulness tools. Experience a Happy NOW Year, and learn how to go with the fl ow, instead of swimming against the current. Understand how to release blocked energy and access the healing wisdom of your body, heart and mind. On March 20, the workshop morning session will be 9:30 – 12:30p ($45) and/or the afternoon session 1:45 – 4:45 ($45). Or enjoy an entire day of wellness for $75. For more information and to register, call New World Wellness at 407-847-8792.


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