Business Briefs
Massage therapist joins
Dr. Mel Youngs Wellness Spa
Dr. Mel Youngs, D.C., P.A., has announced one of the newest additions to her healthcare team, Melanie Aguila, a licensed massage therapist.
Aguila has been a massage therapist for over 12 years and is a graduate of Heritage Institute. In addition, she is a certified surgical technician with a degree from Southwest Florida College. According to Dr. Mel, she has the experience and skills to help patients with a variety of health problems.
Aguila is trained to relieve headaches, muscle tension, back and neck pain and more. She is among 13 highly skilled licensed massaged therapists at Dr Mel’s Chiropractic Office & Wellness Spa.
Dr. Youngs’ office is located in downtown Cape Coral and is open six days a week. For more information, call (239) 542-1422 or visit www.dryoungs.com.
The Provisor Group teams with Friends
and Neighbors of the Cape to assist local family
The Provisor Group has partnered with Friends and Neighbors of the Cape to help raise money for the family of Corbin Jensen, a 7-year-old second grader who has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Friends and Neighbors of the Cape, a “grassroots organization which has made it their mission to help area families in need,” recently held a fundraiser for Corbin.
“We’re very happy to assist Friends and Neighbors of the Cape in their quest to help the Jensen family,” said Edwin Pickett, owner of The Provisor Group in a prepared statement. “This is exactly why we created our Community Program to come to the aid of local people going through their toughest times. We hope everyone will rally around Corbin and his journey to good health.”
They are hoping to raise a minimum of $500. The agency has pledged to donate $10 for every recommendation they receive for an insurance quote and has set up a link for individual donations for the family: theprovisorgroup.com/Lets-Help-Corvin-Fight-Against-Leukemia_18_community_cause
Contact The Provisor Group at 239-542-1117.
Record number of passengers travel through
Southwest Florida International Airport during March
During March, 1,269,961 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, an increase of 7.5 percent compared to March 2015. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 8 percent from the same period last year.
“Southwest Florida International Airport is pleased to report that March 2016 was the single-largest month for passenger traffic in our 33-year history and we experienced record-breaking growth for the first quarter of 2016,” said Robert M. Ball, A.A.E., executive director of the Lee County Port Authority. “I want to thank our airlines and airport business partners for working together during the busy winter travel season to accommodate and welcome millions of travelers to our region.” The traffic leader in March was Southwest with 299,543 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Delta (248,579), American (170,104), JetBlue (122,544) and Spirit (118,320).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 10,676 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings), an increase of 3.1 percent compared to March 2015. In addition, more than 2.8 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in March 2016, an increase of 3.8 percent compared to March 2015.
Southwest Florida International Airport served nearly 8.4 million passengers in 2015 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. For more information, visit www.flylcpa.com.
Registration continues
for free low back pain seminar
Do you or a loved one suffer from low back pain? Are you sick of suffering and not being able to work or spend time with your grandchildren, friends and family due to an achy back? Are you not working because of your pain and losing out on lost wages? Sick of taking pain killers?
If you answered yes to any, or all of those questions, Dr. Scott Gray, DPT, of Allied Physical Therapy might be able to provide you with some answers.
On Wednesday, May 25, Dr. Gray will be holding a free low back pain seminar at the office at 1413 Viscaya Parkway in Cape Coral.
The seminar will feature:
– A discussion of the top five things your doctor has not told you about managing and overcoming your low back pain.
– A free handout of the top ficw strategies that may ease your low back pain.
– Gifts and prizes from local sponsors
– Food and refreshments
Reserve a spot by calling 239-242-0070
Six Bends plans May activities
On Thursday, May 5, Six Bends will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration presented by Univision from 5-9 p.m. Guests can taste traditional dishes from five competing restaurants and vote their favorite recipe for a $1,000 “restaurant war” grand prize. The holiday fiesta will also feature an attempt to break the World Record for the longest taco line (currently set at 2,013 tacos). The tacos will then be donated to local First Responders. Live music will be provided by DJ LEXX.
This event is free and open to the public, all ages are welcome. For additional information, visit Six-Bends.com/CincoDeMayo.
On Saturday, May 7, the 4 Words Foundation and 21st Century C.A.R.E. will partner to host the 3rd Annual Racing for Cancer Causes Bed Race. Teams of five can enter their creative bed in the 100-yard race for a chance to be awarded for their design, speed and fundraising efforts. All proceeds raised will be used to support cancer research, education, patient assistance, and other programs held by the co-hosting organizations. Registration is $100 per team and closes on May 4. For more information, visit bit.ly/RFCCBedRace.
Sundays at The Pit returns from 1-4 p.m. every Sunday in May: May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. On May 1 Randy Stephens will perform blues-rock on guitar; May 8, Bobby James will play a mix of original and popular acoustic covers; May 15, Two Tunas will return for another performance; May 22, 8 Second Ride, a country band, will make a debut performance; and on May 29, Paul Allodi will play a mix of acoustic covers and original songs.
For additional information on upcoming events, visit SixBends.com or contact Taylor L. at TaylorL@sfe-us.com or 844-749-2363.
Six Bends is located at 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers. For additional information on upcoming events or for rental information, contact Taylor L. at TaylorL@sfe-us.com or (239) 275-4647.
Spot Therapy Associates North
changes name to FOCUS, relocates
Spot Therapy Associates North has relocated and is now operating as FOCUS, according to company officials. FOCUS – “Follow our course until successful” – will continue to serve the community of children and adults in areas of speech-language, physical and occupational therapy.
The new location for FOCUS is 4977 Royal Gulf Circle in Fort Myers.
Jennifer Voltz, owner of FOCUS, said, “I want people to have a hard time knowing if PT, OT or ST is being targeted (at a glance). The therapy sessions should all include talking, movement and fun!”
Persons interested in speech-language, occupational or physical therapy for children or adults can visit online at www.focustherapy.info or call 239-313-5049.
FPRA to visit Lee EOC May 3
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter will visit the Lee County Emergency Operations Center Tuesday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
With hurricane season set to begin in June, the “PR On the Road” luncheon series will tour the facility to see what tools are being used by EOC staff when a hurricane is projected to hit Southwest Florida. Emergency Planning Manager Lee Mayfield will discuss the plans and procedures that are implemented and how his office handles disseminating information to the public during a crisis, such as a hurricane.
The EOC is the focal point for coordination of emergency response and recovery activities throughout Lee County. When activated for an emergency, the EOC is staffed with key personnel from first responder agencies, emergency relief organizations, County departments, municipalities, utility companies, media and other essential agencies. One of the EOC’s major goals is to help the public prepare for an emergency, well before it happens.
The cost for attending the presentation is $25 for members, $30 for non-members and $15 for students. Space is limited so please register early. Guests must RSVP online at fpraswfl.org.
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. For more information on the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, visit fpraswfl.org.
Imagine by Carleen establishes
WISDOM fund for affordable therapies
Imagine by Carleen has established the WISDOM Integrative Therapies Fund through the Cape Coral Community Foundation to provide complementary treatments on a donation basis to alleviate the side effects of cancer, cancer treatments and other conditions that compromise the immune system. The fund is named after the acronym for Weakened Immune Systems from Disease or Medication.
Esthetic and wellness treatments are available for booking at the Cape Coral-based therapeutic day spa for clients and caregivers, regardless of their ability to pay. Sponsors and donations for the WIDSOM Fund are also now being accepted.
WISDOM services include oncology facials, massage, manual lymph drainage, hand and foot treatments, scalp treatments, camouflage makeup, aromatherapy, meditation and reiki. Services are valued at $65 per hour, but paid for strictly on a donation basis. Call (239) 471-7029 for an appointment. Patients and caregivers pay what they can afford, and Imagine By Carleen, Inc. accepts donations at its 1718 Cape Coral Parkway, East, location from sponsors, individuals, and entities/businesses to cover expenses.
Funds are held with the Cape Coral Community Foundation.
Donations can also be made at www.capecoralcf.org/donate.html. Please indicate the “Purpose” is for WISDOM.
Located at 1718 Cape Coral Parkway East in Cape Coral, Imagine by Carleen is a therapeutic day spa focused on wellness and gentle clinical treatments targeting the root cause of clients’ concerns. Services include skin treatments, massage, body wrapping, makeup, oncology esthetics, health/wellness/life coaching and more. Call 239-471-7029 or visit imaginebycarleen.com for more information.
Doyle, Olivo and Ciccarello named partners
in Wilbur Smith Attorneys at Law
Attorney Ryan W. Doyle, Attorney Geraldo F. Olivo III and Attorney David L. Ciccarello have been named partners at Wilbur Smith Attorneys at Law.
Together, with founding partner Wilbur C. Smith III and Managing Partner Sawyer C. Smith, Doyle, Olivo, and Ciccarello practice in the areas of business law, civil rights violations, criminal defense, complex litigation, outside general counsel and personal injury.
In 1970, Wilbur C. Smith III founded Wilbur Smith Attorneys at Law, building a legacy of success and community trust in Southwest Florida. Sawyer C. Smith is now carrying on that nearly 50-year tradition.
The office is at 1415 Hendry St., in Fort Myers. Call 239-334-7696, fax 239-334-3669 or visit www.wilburlaw.com
Above Board Chamber to present
‘The Power of Public Speaking’ May 9
The Above Board Chamber of Florida will present “The Power of Public Speaking” during its lunch meeting Monday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., in Naples. Reservations are required at www.aboveboardchamber.com.
Confidence in public speaking is a tremendous career and business builder and a major stepping stone for personal growth. However, the prospect of addressing a crowd often strikes dread in many otherwise successful individuals. The panelists will demystify the components of engaging an audience and provide strategies to start practicing now.
Panelists will include Gary Greenfield of Performance Alliance, L.C., Peggy Sealfon of Stonewater Studio, Arnold Klinsky of Riley Philan-thropy and Ingrid Fuller of Fuller Online Solutions.
Registration on or before Thursday, May 5, will be $25 for members, $30 for guests. After May 5, registration is $28 for members, $33 for guests.
For more information, visit www.aboveboardchamber.com.