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Pilates for Every Mother

May 16, 2013 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

Wondering what to get your mother, your wife who is a mother, your daughter who has a child or your grandmother for Mother’s Day? A gift of health is a good choice; a gift of Pilates exercise is an excellent choice. Pilates has been proven to reduce stress and increase energy while strengthening, lengthening, stretching and toning. Pilates also helps to improve one’s posture, coordination and over all well being. Pilates is for everybody.

Suncoast Pilates offers a variety of ways to give a present of health via gift certificates. Gift the recipient a Pilates private introductory session, purchase a private session package, gift a floor class or present a present of group equipment session package. The studio offers private sessions from early morning till late evening, group equipment sessions and Pilates Mat and Barre fitness floor classes are offered at select days and times weekly. The studio also offers private sessions on the CoreAlign.

For the new mother, Pilates is a great way to get the body back in shape. For those thinking of becoming a mother, Pilates is a great way to strengthen the body in preparation for pregnancy. Clients who start Pilates prior to pregnancy are often able to continue Pilates throughout their pregnancy with modifications. The studio has

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proudly exercised many mothers throughout their first, second and even third pregnancies. Pilates offers a wonderful, effective exercise program for both pre-natal and post-natal clients. Suncoast Pilates is proud to showcase some of the Pilates babies born to clients who exercised throughout their pregnancy and returned post-pregnancy to their Pilates exercise program. Recent years include 2012 with five Suncoast Pilates clients giving birth to baby boys, 2011 clients gave birth to four baby boys, with dozens of Pilates babies in years past. This year so far in 2013, we welcomed one Pilates baby girl.

Pilates is for mothers of ALL ages (and fathers too!)

Patricia Welter, B.S., PMA®- CPT Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™ Second Generation Pilates Teacher Balanced Body® Faculty
Owner Suncoast Pilates

Filed Under: 2013, Health, May 2013, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Fitness, Health, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Pinellas County, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Suncoast Pilates, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Pilates for Golf

April 18, 2013 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

Hit the ball farther, straighter and more accurately with less chance of injury…

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor, Florida

Whether twisting the body on a drive, squatting down to measure a putt or leaning over to pick up a ball, golfers are constantly torquing their bodies. Golf requires repeating the same essential movements. As a result some muscles become overused and others weaken, causing an imbalance. For a golfer, muscle imbalances can affect the legs, hips, arms, shoulders, and the lower back. It can also affect one’s game, particularly for those over the age of 50. Drives may be shorter and less accurate, stamina may decrease, and the potential for debilitating strains, pulls and tears becomes much higher. Many golfers – from weekend warriors to the game’s elite like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam have turned to Pilates as an essential training tool that keeps the body in balance and actually improves performance.

Why Pilates?

Pilates is based on movement from the center of the body, as are most shots in golf. It strengthens the center of the body, also known as the core (the trunk, shoulder girdle and pelvis). Core strength can improve hip rotation, range of motion in the shoulders and back stability, leading to more powerful and accurate golf shots. Pilates is a full body exercise that works all muscles and is easy on the joints. The end result is a flexible, symmetrically muscled body that is strengthened from the inside out.

Pilates helps you:

Build up the back muscles evenly
Elongate and align the spine for better stability
Strengthen the abdominals
Increase overall flexibility, strength, and balance
Increase range of motion in hips and shoulders
Enhance concentration through focused breathing

A stronger and more stable core helps golfers:

Attain an optimal backswing and follow-through with increased range of motion in shoulders
Get more distance and power because of added hip and torso flexibility
Have a stronger and bigger hip turn for greater power through rotation
Create a smoother and more powerful swing due to evenly conditioned back muscles
Maximize balance and alignment while rotating
Decrease fatigue because of less strain on the body
Hold a body position long enough to play through a shot
Play without pain!

Patricia Massey Welter

Patricia Massey Welter, PMA®-CPT, Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™, Second Generation Pilates Teacher – Suncoast Pilates – 34080 U.S. Hwy 19 North – Palm Harbor, Florida 34684 - Phone: (727) 772-6772 - www.SuncoastPilates.com

Filed Under: 2013, April 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas County, Training

Choosing the Right Clubs and Choosing the Right Dentist

April 16, 2013 By Dr. Larry Lieberman Leave a Comment

Debbie and Larry Lieberman, D.D.S.

One of my passions outside of the dental office is golf. I started playing when my oldest son began to play 15 years ago. I love being outdoors, exercising and sharing the camaraderie of the game with my golf buddies. One key to enjoying the game is having the right clubs. Choosing clubs has changed over the years as I have changed. When getting new clubs I ask myself: Are they the right fit? Will they do the job well? What’s the cost factor? Do they fit my need? Can I trust them?

In many ways golf parallels life and I suggest that choosing the right clubs may parallel choosing the right dentist. Today, finding the right dentist and staff that will fit your needs, caring for you and your teeth is an overwhelming task. We now know that your dental health is directly related to your overall health. Choosing a dentist is more than just finding someone to clean your teeth. In addition, as we have recently heard about the importance of sterile dental practices, finding a dental office you can trust is equally an important decision.

Making an informed, wise decision is difficult. There are a lot of choices available- please consider these questions when making your decision:

Does the dentist seem compassionate and caring? Does he listen to your needs?
Does he educate you and give you all of the options available.
Does he have wonderful credentials with many affiliations and continuing education
Is there a highly trained staff and hygiene team eager to help you maintain your dental health
Does the office appear fresh, clean and up on all the latest technology
Is the staff friendly & caring and do they make you feel welcome
Is the office environment warm, calm and serene
Is the office insurance friendly and helpful with other financial options
Are you treated as a unique individual- not just a number

Practicing dentistry in Palm Harbor for over 28 years my goal has always been to treat people the way that I would want to be treated and to help them achieve the smile that they’ve always wanted. Our office offers a wide range of dental and smile solutions, many with immediate results. If there is something that you have always wanted to change about your smile, this is the time to do it. I welcome you and would like to personally meet with you and discuss how you can have the smile you have always wanted. I invite you to call 727-785-8017 and ask for your complimentary examination. You deserve it!

Wishing you good health,

Larry Lieberman, DDS

Filed Under: 2013, April 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Larry Lieberman, Features, Palm Harbor, Tampa Bay, Teeth

The Confusing World of Dental Products

March 17, 2013 By Dr. Larry Lieberman Leave a Comment

Debbie and Larry Lieberman, D.D.S.

Have you looked at your bathroom counter lately or worse looked in the cabinet below. Amongst the hair and grooming products there’s probably an array of dental products too. From the variety of toothpaste, toothbrushes, rinses and whitening products – how many and which ones do you really need? I’d like to help you “spring Clean” your bathroom counter and educate you on the confusing world of dental products.

With the dizzying array of dental product choices in a typical drugstore aisle, it can be daunting to try and find one that’s right for you. One almost needs a PHD to weather the dental aisle of confusion. Let me try to give you some education to help you make informed choices when caring for your mouth.

• TOOTHPASTE – When choosing a toothpaste, make sure it is safe and will do what it claims. Toothpastes containing fluoride are regulated by the FDA since they make disease-fighting claims. They will display a drug facts listing on the package along with active ingredients & warnings. Those without fluoride are considered cosmetics and are not FDA regulated. In either case ingredients should be listed . Also look for the ADA seal of approval which means the product has participated in a testing program by the ADA. A key ingredient in toothpaste, fluoride benefits all of us – not just kids. It heals and remineralizes the teeth, hardens the tooth surface and slows down the action of acid-producing bacteria. Our patients love the prescription strength paste that we provide in our office. Take caution, very often whitening toothpaste will cause tooth sensitivity. No matter what your oral health needs are, there’s a toothpaste for you. From sensitive teeth, excessive tartar buildup or bad breath there’s a product for you.

• ORAL RINSES – Anti-plaque, anti-gingivitis, alcohol-free- your pharmacy’s oral health section has dozens of mouth rinse products to choose from. The major types of rinse products are: ones that contain fluoride, anti plaque rinses and cosmetic ones. Fluoride rinses as stated before helps prevent tooth decay. In addition people who suffer with dry mouth may also benefit from a fluoride rinse. Anti plaque/gingivitis rinses help by killing bacteria that can cause gum disease. We provide a stronger, prescription strength mouth rinse for our patients with advanced plaque and gum disease. Cosmetic rinses reduce mouth odors and kill bacteria for a short time ,but there is usually no lasting health impact. Whitening rinses are really a waste of your money. Mouth rinses do serve a purpose, however, they are not a substitute for regular and effective brushing and flossing. And when choosing a rinse pick one that has the ADA seal of approval.

• TOOTHBRUSHES – Although some ancient civilizations used twigs to clean their teeth, these days toothbrushes come in a variety of manual and powered forms. Choose a good quality brush that has the ADA seal, whose bristles are not too hard and one that fits comfortably in your hand. For those individuals that wear braces or have difficulty brushing manually, electric toothbrushes are an affordable must. These toothbrushes have been shown to be very effective in reducing plaque. A toothbrush alone can’t do everything to maintain your oral health. They can’t get between your teeth. So don’t forget to purchase good quality floss that can do that. Our patients love their ”goody” bags filled with a good quality brush, floss and rinse.

• TEETH WHITENING – Everyone wants a whiter, brighter smile these days. There are various options to consider. Is one option better than the other? The option you choose will depend on your budget and the severity of your teeth discoloration. Of the various drugstore teeth whitening choices the strips are less likely to cause you to swallow the bleach or damage your gums. However, these strips generally whiten the front teeth and may be too mild to get dramatic results. More lasting alternatives to this would be in office laser whitening and custom made whitening trays. The laser whitening can be done in one office visit and provides instant gratification. You leave with a beautiful whiter smile. Custom home whitening trays usually takes about 2-6 weeks to obtain similar results.

I wish you a healthy, safe journey down the aisle of dental products.

Larry Lieberman, DDS

Filed Under: 2013, Health, March 2013, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Larry Lieberman, Features, Palm Harbor, Tampa Bay, Teeth

It’s Never Too Late

March 17, 2013 By Dr. Paul Duryea Leave a Comment

Dr. Paul Duryea

Just recently I had an adult patient come up to me after her treatment and gave me a big Hug. She said she was so happy that she had undergone her Orthodontic treatment, and said it was life changing.

This kind of took me by surprise a bit and asked her how it was life changing. She just smiled and began to tell me about how awkward she had always been when around new people. She related that she had been out to a party and met and very nice man who she found fascinating. They started a conversation. The entire time she would only speak with her hand partially covering her mouth as to not show in her mind her less than attractive smile. But unfortunately she found she slipped a bit and exposed her smile which made her very self conscience. As the party wound down they exchanged numbers and she was told he would soon be in contact, but it never happened.

At that point in her story I could see a look of sorrow fall upon her face and her new found smile disappeared temporarily. She stated that she felt it was her smile and her lack of self confidence of it was holding her back. That’s when she started her quest for a better smile. After talking to me and my staff she decided she was ready for the transformation and after a short 18 months of treatment she was ready for the world. As it happens she had attended another party at which the man whom she met before was present. She approached him with her newly acquired smile and they hit if off immediately, and they are still together. I found this so gratifying that her improved smile gave her the confidence that she seemed to lack earlier and that was what “changed her life”. The moral to this story is simple. Take the bull by the horns and don’t wait but change your life today. If we can be part of your transformation please call for a complimentary exam and kick start your life.

Filed Under: 2013, Health, March 2013, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Braces, Dentist, Dentistry, Health, Orthodontist, Palm Harbor, Paul Duryea

Suncoast Pilates – Home for Pilates in the Tampa Bay Area

March 17, 2013 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

Serving the area since 1997, Suncoast Pilates has provided thousands of clients throughout the years with Pilates instruction through client engagements, weddings, births, birthdays, children grow up, anniversaries, special moments, special events. Clients come in with special goals, specific needs, post-rehabilitation requirements or come for professional athletic conditioning. As short time needs are met, clients may leave or move, seek other exercise disciplines or have to stop for a while. Pilates WORKS – so a large number of our clients return, finding Pilates yields the best results over a long term basis. When clients return to Suncoast Pilates, in a sense they feel they are coming home, where one knows that Pilates exercise is safe, yet challenging and efficient and provides results.

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor, Florida

Throughout the years, the studio has gone through it’s own “Home Improvement” increasing from 1000 square feet to 2000 square feet, adding a Mat / CoreAlign room in addition to the equipment training room, a private training room and each year adding equipment. The studio revamped their website and added online booking in 2009. The staff is our own family, growing to seven talented Pilates instructors, providing appointments from early morning to late evening.

Serving Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor for over sixteen years, Suncoast Pilates is renown for offering the best in Pilates instruction in the Tampa Bay area. Suncoast has some of the most experienced, highly trained and Certified Pilates instructors in the area and is a Balanced Body Pilates instructor training facility. Suncoast is a fully equipped Pilates studio, offering one-on-one, duet / trio and group Pilates equipment sessions and Pilates Mat classes. CoreAlign® training is offered in private, duo and trio sessions. The studio recently launched an expanded Ballet Barre class schedule; no dance experience required. Suncoast Pilates Barre classes provide an all encompassing full body workout utilizing the ballet barre as the main prop to reinforce ideal positioning of the exercises. Barre classes increase strength, endurance and flexibility, while challenging the core from a vertical position, providing a cardiovascular workout, slimming the buttock, thighs, hips and stomach.

Never done Pilates? Have not been in the studio in a while? Come home to Suncoast Pilates. Why trust your body to anyone less than the best? Train where Pilates instructors train!

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2013, Health, March 2013, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Joseph Pilates, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

A Match Made in Heaven

February 10, 2013 By Nina Stanley 9 Comments

Art and Diane Whitney - Photo: Don Shepherd XOPIXO

Art and Diane Whitney, owners of A-1 Custom Cabinets is truly a unique couple. Art is a rare bird as he is a lifelong resident of Pinellas County. His cabinet career started in 1976 at a small cabinet shop. The name of that shop was A-1 Custom Cabinets. After two years of perfecting the fundamentals, he went on to work in other high end cabinet shops, followed by working directly for building contractors in custom homes.

In 1980 he sought fame and fortune moonlighting as the drummer for “The Fanatics”, with a huge following throughout Florida. As the flame of fame began to dim, he again followed his passion for construction and worked as project manager for a local builder. Never one to be still, he entered the competitive world of off-road motorcycle sports earning class champion status. His competitive spirit fueled his desire to be his own boss, and there was no question as to what business he would pursue.

In 1994, he returned to A-1 Custom cabinets with a silent partner and an offer to buy out the company. His destiny seemed fulfilled once he bought the company where he started his career. However, there was a new buyer on the horizon, a not- so- silent partner who sparked a whole new fire within him. Two years later his partner became his wife and he never looked back.

Diane grew up in the small town of West Milton, Ohio. After graduating high school, she went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she majored in Interior Design. Upon graduation she promptly got married and followed her husband to New York. There she worked as an Interior Designer in a major furniture store. Realizing that marriage and the bitter cold were not for her, she migrated to Florida like so many Midwesterners do. Upon her arrival, she took a position in an area interior design studio before seeking her fortune in sales. Diane worked for 7 years as a regional manager for an automotive marketing company, after which she ignited her creative flair as a freelance designer. About this time, she was overseeing a major project when she happened upon a dashing cabinet maker named Art Whitney. Apparently she was so desperate for a date that she bought into his company. The two hit it off splendidly and within two years they were married. The rest is history!

As a husband and wife team, they bring both masterful cabinet making and exquisite design together under one roof. The original A-1 Cabinets was a small cabinet shop that built mostly laminate cabinets. Art and Diane moved the shop to a new location, four times the original size, upgraded to automated machinery, and dramatically increased the volume of business. They now focus primarily on wood cabinetry with intricate detailing. Their focus is building credibility of A-1 Custom Cabinets so that their name is synonymous with life-long quality. Art and Diane want to create a legacy. A-1 Custom Cabinets provides top quality workmanship to both residential and commercial markets, wood and laminate, indoor and outdoor. They always extend personal service and strive to exceed their clients’ expectations, each and every time. Their clients can choose from hundreds of styles and finishes, and have much more versatility in their design than other companies. A-1 also offers full remodeling services such as lighting, wall coverings, flooring, furniture, accessories and more!

Their goal is to be the premier remodeling resource center in Tampa Bay! When not working, Art and Diane devote much of their time to local organizations as sponsors and contributors; they have a very strong belief in giving back and are Members of NARI and an Allied Member of A.S.I.D. They both love the outdoors; are loving parents to their 24 year old daughter Ryan, their dog Roxie and cats Sam and Gato. Both feel they owe a large part of their success to their parents who were inspirations for them and always believed in them. They taught them the value of hard work, honesty, integrity and a belief in God. Without their constant guidance and support, they WOULDN’T be the people they are today! Art is fun-loving, compassionate and discriminating while Diane is intelligent, focused and very, very classy. Truly, a match Made in Heaven!

A-1 Custom Cabinets can be reached at 727.447.6815 or visit their website at www.A-1CustomCabinets.com. Showroom hours are by appointment.

Filed Under: 2013, Entrepreneur, February 2013, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Bathrooms, Business, Cabinets, Clearwater, Entrepreneur, Features, Green Living, Health, Home, Home Organization, Kitchens, Palm Harbor, Remodeling, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Get a Body to Love with Pilates

February 10, 2013 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

February brings a celebration of love. Traditionally sweethearts, partners, or spouses honor their love / affection / relationship on Valentine’s Day. Gifts are a rite of passage – flowers, candy, jewelry, dinner, romantic evenings, spa treatments, and / or a card.

How about taking the time to honor oneself? It has been a short time since the holiday season ended. During the holiday season it is easy to fall off one’s exercise routine and tempting to eat less healthy. The New Year is traditionally the time to get back on track with both an exercise routine and better eating game plan. Finding it hard to get back on track? Bored with the same old exercise? Tired of beating yourself up with a workout that makes you unable to sit, walk, or move the next day? Pilates is a proven exercise system that leaves you feeling worked out, stretched, strengthened, lengthened, energized and yet improves posture, balance, and coordination. Pilates practiced consistently yields a trimmer, more toned physique, with leaner waist, hips and thighs.

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor, Florida

Suncoast Pilates, a fully equipped Pilates studio, specializes in Pilates equipment training in one-on-one sessions. Private sessions yield the maximum benefits with the Pilates instructor developing a specific program to fit the client’s needs, utilizing all pieces of Pilates equipment (Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Ped-o-Pull, Barrels, and Chair). Private sessions are offered six days a week, with availability from 7 am till 8 pm most days. To fit client needs and budgets, the studio also offers Group Pilates Equipment sessions and group Pilates Mat classes at select times weekly. Find a friend, partner, spouse or co-worker and schedule a duo or trio at a time of your convenience. Never tried Pilates? Suncoast Pilates offers a onetime reduced fee private Introductory Session.

What could say “I love you” more than the gift of health with a Pilates gift certificate? Times it by two and bring your Valentine in for a duet. Come in and get your Pilates Body today a body you will love!

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2013, February 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Joseph Pilates, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

Love Is In the Air

February 10, 2013 By Dr. Paul Duryea Leave a Comment

Dr. Paul Duryea

“Love is in the air” A sentiment that is very familiar. Being the month of February the world seems to rotate around the theme of Love. Whether it is love of a sweetheart, wife, husband, children, extended family or friends, this month has a very strong take to it. Wouldn’t it be great if we all could have this feeling all year long not just the month of February. Being able to constantly have this feeling of joy to our fellow man is a most amazing thought. Believe it or not we can, it only takes “us” to change it. That’s right going out of our way to help others in need. Putting someone ahead of ourselves in the things we do or think. How much do you think this “idea” could change our world. My bet would be it would be a much better place. I believe it’s time we all take these matters into our own hands and not wait for others to go first. Spread the love not only on Valentine’s Day or even the entire month of February but always.

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day and if I can help you reach the best smile you can have, please call for a complementary evaluation.

Filed Under: 2013, February 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Braces, Dentist, Dentistry, Health, Orthodontist, Palm Harbor, Paul Duryea

Kissing May Not Be Good For Your Health

February 10, 2013 By Dr. Larry Lieberman Leave a Comment

Dr. Larry Lieberman

Valentine’s Day with its cheesy Hallmark cards and roadside flower stands is a great day to honor and cherish the one you love. In my house, bringing home a romantic card, flowers and delicious chocolate is almost a guarantee to receive some warm hugs and kisses. Those loving kisses, however, may not only be sharing your affection with your sweetheart – they have serious potential to also share the harmful bacteria that causes and spreads periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is an oral condition which involves the breakdown of the structures which support the teeth such as the bone surrounding each tooth and the fibers which anchor the teeth to the gums. Currently, it is felt that the start and progression of periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis) is determined by the body’s response to infection caused by bacteria in plaque.

Research has been done investigating whether or not the bacteria which cause periodontal disease can be passed between people through kissing, or among family members, much like the way the flu or a cold can be spread from individual to individual.

Adults with periodontal disease may indeed be a source of infection of these bacteria to their partners or family members. However, it is important to recognize that a person may have these bacteria in his/her mouth, but not develop periodontal disease.

How can you prevent developing periodontal disease if your partner has it? You, your partner and family members can: 1) Practice better oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly after meals and before bed. By reducing the amount of plaque you leave on your teeth and gums, you also reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth. 2) Seeing your dental hygienist who can alert you to potential problems sooner rather than later. Our hygienist’s, Laura and Marla recommend many service and product options that help this problem. In addition, for over 10 years our office has used lasers to treat and heal gum disease. The first in our area to use this state of the art technology, we have enabled many patients to avoid the “cut and suture” traditional gum surgery and replace it with a faster, more comfortable and long lasting laser procedure. If you notice any of the following you may be at risk of having some form of periodontal disease: bad taste in your mouth, bad breath that doesn’t go away, itchy or bleeding gums, loose teeth, pus coming out of your gums or a change in the fit of your denture.

As I’ve mentioned before, periodontal disease can affect not only your dental health but medical condition as well. I urge you to take this disease seriously and get treatment just as you would for a medical disease. It is my wish that you have many years of healthy, sweet and loving kisses with all of those you care about.

Larry Lieberman, DDS

Filed Under: 2013, February 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Larry Lieberman, Features, Palm Harbor, Tampa Bay, Teeth

Here’s to a New You – Get a Pilates Body

December 17, 2012 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

The holiday season will soon be over and the New Year is just around the corner. Did you take time to gift yourself? What better time to give yourself a gift that keeps on giving, a healthy and strong body. Want to shape up, improve your stamina and endurance, manage your stress and lose a few inches? It is time to get your body into shape with a Pilates body.

Is your current exercise regimen not giving you the results you want? Pilates exercise, created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, is a proven exercise regimen that will yield a sleeker, slimmer, toned physique while strengthening and stretching the entire body. Not exercised in a long time or having a hard time getting started? Pilates is for everybody – the beginner exerciser or the seasoned athlete. Pilates can be performed on the mat (floor) exercises or specialized equipment, providing both assistance and resistance. Exercises on the equipment can be performed lying, kneeling, sitting or standing.

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor, Florida

Tired of feeling beat up after your workout? While extremely challenging, Pilates leaves you feeling energized, relieves stress yet able to move, sit and stand the next day. Bored with the same old fitness routines with only so many ways to do a bicep curl? Pilates equipment provides hundreds of exercises and variations. Each workout can be tailored with no session seeming the same, yet all body parts are worked simultaneously. Resistance training, the essence of Pilates, has been proven to create lean muscle and rev up your metabolism to burn calories all day long.

How to get started? Find a Certified Pilates Instructor to assist in developing a program to fit your needs. Pilates exercise should be practiced two – three times weekly to achieve maximum results, whether in the home, studio or gym. Suncoast Pilates specializes in Pilates private equipment sessions. With services to fit everyone’s budget the studio also offers duet and group Pilates equipment classes and Pilates Mat (floor) classes. Come in and get your Pilates body today!

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2012, December 2012 / January 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Joseph Pilates, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

A New Year, A New You, A New Smile

December 17, 2012 By Dr. Larry Lieberman Leave a Comment

Dr. Larry Lieberman

Another holiday season is coming to a close. Time to put away the gifts, take down the decorations and loosen the belt buckle. It seems we all give ourselves permission to “overdo it” over the holidays and then, in January promise ourselves to get back on track for the New Year. The gym is packed with everyone and their good intentions and new diets. I suggest you look at the state of your dental health in the same way. If your teeth are out of shape, the New Year can offer you hope. Many of you also have dental insurance with a new calendar year maximum available. There are many exciting ways to achieve better dental health.

Here are my top ways to improve your dental health in 2013:

If you drink soda STOP now. Even diet soda and carbonated waters contain carbonic acid which eats away the enamel on your teeth (try pouring soda on a car battery and see what happens). I have seen many patients with significant tooth decay due to drinking “liquid acid”. Recently a patient came to our office and was bewildered as to why she had severe dental problems. She said “I’m healthy, I eat well and I only drink carbonated water”. To her surprise the “healthy” flavored, carbonated water ate away her teeth.

Throw out the cigarettes. It’s a known fact eliminating smoking can reduce your risk for oral cancer, dental cavities, periodontal disease, partial or complete tooth loss, not to mention heart attack and stroke. I have seen many long time smokers give up cigarettes using Chantix, Wellbutrin or the patch.

Keep on a regular dental maintenance schedule. Although it may seem like “just a cleaning”, your hygiene visit is extremely important. In our office, in addition to a thorough probing and periodontal cleaning, our hygiene team will check your blood pressure and screen you for oral cancer. At this important visit many silent problems can be detected early.

Remove old, unsightly silver fillings. The amalgam or silver fillings of the past are not only cosmetically unattractive, they have been proven to fracture teeth and leak causing decay and infection. A simple visit is all that is necessary to replace these fillings with beautiful, strong, white composite bonded fillings.

Don’t be self-conscious any longer. Replace a missing tooth or anchor a loose denture with a strong and stable implant. This wonderful advance in dentistry is the next best thing to having your own teeth.

Give yourself a boost in self-confidence and consider an improvement in your smile. Today’s dentistry offers many innovative ways to do this. Some are quick and affordable while others take more time and a financial investment. Simple, inexpensive solutions like bonded tooth colored fillings, home teeth whitening and the Snap on Smile can easily brighten a smile. More extensive treatment using crowns, veneers and Invisalign (removable teeth straightening) can take years off of your age and give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of.

As I look back on the past year I am full of gratitude and thanks. I have a wonderful staff, family, friends and most importantly my health. As I look ahead I am optimistic and eager to help you achieve your dental goals, improve your dental health and provide you with the best dentistry available.

Wishing you good health and smiles in 2013!

Larry Lieberman, DDS

Filed Under: 2012, December 2012 / January 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Larry Lieberman, Features, Palm Harbor, Tampa Bay, Teeth

As the New Year Approaches

December 16, 2012 By Dr. Paul Duryea Leave a Comment

Dr. Paul Duryea

As the New Year Approaches the craziness of the hectic holidays seems to always raise havoc on us

Starting with Thanksgiving brings a season of reflection and inner warmth that hopefully changes us for the better. We realize that we are all blessed in many ways, some extremely simple to others that are complex. It may come as mending a broken friendship or extending ourselves to others beyond what in the past was our comfort zone. This is life at its’ fullest when we can do for others that are unable to do for themselves. That helping hand that at one or more times in our life we all need. That is what makes us unique in the animal kingdom. Let us all take some time this Holiday season and pay it forward. Going out of our way to be friendly and courteous and being cognitive of others around us and what may be going on in their lives. Maintaining our own health is so very important and needs to be high on everyone’s list. From losing those few extra pounds or obtaining that great healthy smile that we have always wanted. We are here to help you in your quest for self improvement. Please call us if we can help you get to your goals for the New Year.

I would like to make my articles relevant to our readers, if you have any questions about Orthodontics please send them to me at drduryea@duryeaortho.com or to my Office 2595 Tampa Rd. Suite 1 Palm Harbor FL 34684 and I will try to answer them in upcoming articles. Have a great Holiday season and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Filed Under: 2012, December 2012 / January 2013, Health, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Braces, Dentist, Dentistry, Health, Orthodontist, Palm Harbor, Paul Duryea

Give the Gift of Health

November 18, 2012 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

What says I love you more than a gift that promotes health and well-being? Regular exercise has been shown to help prevent weight gain and / or help maintain weight loss, reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol profile, reduce stress, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, help prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns and increase energy. Pilates can help one achieve a number of health benefits plus improve balance and posture, improve flexibility, improve or prevent back pain and improve core strength. Consider giving a friend, spouse, partner, co-worker a gift certificate of health via Pilates exercise. Many options are available at various price points including introductory sessions, Mat classes, private session packages or tools to use for a workout at home (the Magic Circle, balls, bands, arcs and videos). Pilates can be done on the floor (called Mat work) or on specially designed equipment. Pilates is for beginners, the seasoned athlete, the weekend warrior, men and women, highly conditioned or de-conditioned, young and old.

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor, Florida

Have you considered a gift for yourself? Already stressed with the holidays? Fallen off your normal exercise routine? Fallen into the typical holiday food temptations? Lacking energy? The best gift one can give oneself is a gift of Pilates exercise before, during or after the holidays.

Suncoast Pilates, the area’s first Pilates studio, a fully equipped Pilates center open since 1997. The studio offers Mat (floor) classes and private and semi-private Pilates equipment sessions with experienced, Certified Pilates instructors with appointments ranging from 7am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5pm Friday, and Saturday and Sunday availability. Suncoast is additionally a Pilates instructor teaching facility and offers Pilates workshops.

What is holding you back from getting on track now? Get into exercise, get into Pilates today. Come in and meet the incredible staff at Suncoast Pilates and get your energy back!

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2012, Health, November 2012 - Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Joseph Pilates, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

A Fishing-Girl’s Go-To: Marina Shores Marina

November 18, 2012 By Tammy Levent Leave a Comment

Finding good-times is one-part knowing where to look, and two-parts bringing the party yourself. When a friend suggested I head out on a fishing trip with one of her hot angler acquaintances my only thought was, Ten bucks says this afternoon ends up with me taking off my top. I was not wrong.

Marina Shores Marina

Within an hour I was indeed topless and reeling in the catch of the day, with a mixed drink on one hand, and fishing pole in the other. Before the sun set, despite several margaritas, one thought was clearer than the water we were cruising: It was time to find the best hot-spots for anglers and their friends. A tip led me to The Marina at Marina Shores, a boater’s paradise in Virginia Beach described as a “Premier Lifestyle Marina.” I was hooked. Pun intended.

The marina is located on Long Creek just off the Lynnhaven Inlet, and minutes from the Boardwalk on Virginia Beach, so even if you’re without a boat, you should point your sails this way.

Restaurants, Rum, and Relaxation

Hungry water-lovers at The Marina at Marina Shores can start the day off right at 757 Crave with a Red Velvet Belgian Waffle and a mimosa, enjoyed al fresco with a view of the boats floating by. Continue the party into the afternoon by playing barfly at Surf Rider steakhouse until you feel like you’re floating yourself (whether or not your feet are on a deck). If you need to sober up, I highly recommend their famous crab cakes for lunch.

Relaxing is a must when you’re in seaside food-heaven, and the marina’s Pool Club doesn’t require you to buy a boat in order to recline in the water – just a membership.

Invite yourself onto the tanning deck, where drinking in rays of sunshine is required (but full-covered clothing is not). All new patio furniture in coral, daffodil and sea-blue brighten the area surrounding the large pool, which overlooks the Marina. Watch people busy on their boats while you practice the art of doing nothing with your gal-pals, or make conversation with a good-looking pool-goer over a piece of literature you picked up from the on-site book-swap library.

When it’s time to put the books down and get wet, the large pool offers several depths – the deep water covers long enough stretches for lap swimming should you want to show off your breast stroke, and the shallow area encourages wearing a floppy sun hat and shades while cooling off with gossip.

All in all, The Marina at Marina Shores is the sort of place I’d want to gather my girlfriends for weekend sunsets on a handsome captain’s boat with a bottle of wine, and endless afternoons on the pool deck with adult beverages on standby. Virginia Beach is known for resorts, which means tourists…which means partying 24/7. Hit the Marina during the day, and the town at night. Just don’t forget to bring the party with you, wherever you go.

Tammy Levent
CEO of Elite Travel
Tammy@EliteTravelGroup.net
www.EliteTravelGroup.net
An American Express Agency

Filed Under: 2012, November 2012 - Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay, Travel Tagged With: Elite Travel, Florida, Palm Harbor, Tammy Levent, Travel, Travel Agent

Fall Back into Fitness and Roll into Pilates

October 19, 2012 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

Out of your fitness routine? Never exercised? Have not exercised in a while? Bored with your exercise regimen? Need a new challenge? Fall back into shape with Pilates! Pilates exercise, created in the 1920’s by a man named Joseph Pilates, is no fitness fad, and is here to stay because it works. Among the many benefits of Pilates exercise is that it can be adjusted to fit the needs and interests of all kinds of people. Pilates is for men, women, elite athletes, seniors, pregnant women, yoga enthusiasts, people with back pain, and everyone in between.

To get in shape with Pilates is to embark on an amazing journey of not just physical fitness, but as Joseph Pilates said “a complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit”. Everyone likes to talk about the flat abs Pilates gives you or the long, lean muscles, even weight loss. If one commits to Pilates training those are among the benefits you can enjoy. In doing Pilates the goal is “a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.” (Joseph Pilates).

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor

In order for the Pilates method to work its magic, the exercises should be done with certain principles in mind. Pilates principles include: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, flow and whole body development. These ideas are integral to achieving the dramatic results for which Pilates is known; a body that is strong, flexible, and able to gracefully accommodate the movement demands of one’s life. If consistent in Pilates training, one’s fitness level will continue to improve. As one progresses, the pace of a workout picks up as do the strength and stability challenges.

Pilates can be done on the floor (called Mat exercises) or on specialized equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel or other small apparatus. To embark on a Pilates program tailored to the individual, seek out a Certified, experienced Pilates instructor.

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2012, Health, October 2012 - Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Joseph Pilates, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

Finest in Pilates Instructor Training and Workshops

September 21, 2012 By Patricia Massey Welter Leave a Comment

Suncoast Pilates, teaching Pilates exercise to area clients since 1997, also offers both Pilates teacher training and Pilates workshops for Pilates instructors, clients and the Pilates enthusiasts. The fully equipped Pilates studio, with seven Reformers, six Towers, a Cadillac, ladder barrel and Ped-O-Pull, step barrel, baby arc, six Pilates Arcs®, three CoreAligns® and assorted small equipment, is honored to be an approved Balanced Body Pilates Instructor Facility. Suncoast Pilates is listed under the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Registry of Schools. The studio has two Balanced Body Faculty members, owner Patricia and co-faculty Carol. Patricia has further graduated from a two year program with Distinguished Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, with Carol is currently undergoing the same two year study.

Suncoast Pilates - Palm Harbor

Balanced Body is the largest provider of Pilates equipment and education in the world, with faculty members around the world. Suncoast Pilates teaches the full Pilates instructor curriculum in modular format. The Pilates instructor candidate has the choice of becoming a Pilates Mat Instructor, a Pilates Reformer Instructor or a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor. The studio also offers PMA® and ACE® continuing education credits.

October 6, the studio is offering two special workshops for the Pilates enthusiast or Pilates instructor – working on the foam roller “Rolling for Length, Rolling for Strength” or working with the elastic bands “Resist and Reform with Elastic Bands”. Participants may register for one or both workshops.

Suncoast Pilates has invited some of the instructor candidates to join the staff as Apprentice Instructors while working toward full certification. The studio currently offers both private sessions on the Pilates equipment and Mat classes with our Apprentice Instructors at slightly reduced fees while honing their skills as a trainee.

Check out the studio website, call or email the studio to find out about booking a session with one of the studio’s Certified, highly experienced staff or with one of the Apprentice Instructors, information regarding Pilates instructor training or register for an upcoming Pilates workshop.

Patricia Massey Welter

Filed Under: 2012, Health, September 2012 – Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Athlete, Athletes, Clearwater, Fitness, Health, Palm Harbor, Patricia Welter, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Pinellas, Suncoast Pilates, Training

Honest, Current, Visionary

September 19, 2012 By Nina Stanley 1,102 Comments

Jennifer and Kevin Richards

Location, location, location is the cardinal rule of real estate, but in today’s tricky market, location, timing and talent are what define this successful real estate team. Kevin and Jennifer Richards are the visionaries behind Homefront Realty.

They met in 1991 in St. Louis, MO. and married in 2004. Both sharing a common interest in real estate, they decided to purchase a few apartment buildings as investment properties. Using their knowledge from maintaining these buildings, they then decided to purchase and renovate a house in need of some TLC…and the rest, as they say, is history.

The satisfaction of transforming a run-down property into a home that a new family would love and grow in was extremely motivating.
They decided to quit their jobs in 1995 and went full time into real estate as investors.

Kevin and Jennifer would purchase the worst house on a street. They invested time and money and applied some good old fashioned elbow grease. Hearing gratitude and appreciation from so many neighbors while they were renovating these homes, made it even more rewarding. They knew they were making a difference in the community. They have bought and sold countless houses over the years.

When Kevin’s Dad learned he had lung cancer, this prompted them to sell everything and settle in Dunedin Florida in 2001.

During the major decline in the housing market, they saw a lot of their colleagues getting out of the profession. Knowing only the strongest and experienced realtors remained, they saw this as an opportunity to recruit them to their team by starting their own real estate brokerage firm. Homefront Realty is now a thriving local business currently offering professional agents multiple revenue options.

Homefront Realty offers realtors something that is unheard of with other brokerages… In addition to extensive training and warm leads for all “traditional” real estate, they have an in house bank negotiation company dedicated to handling all the time consuming bank contacts for their short sale listings.

There’s no charge to the agent or their clients for this service. Agents receive their FULL commission. This means the brokerage will handle all the “dirty work” and agents don’t have to be afraid of accepting short sale listings any longer. Kevin and Jennifer don’t want their agents bogged down on the phones with banks when they could be out building their own personal businesses.

Kevin and Jennifer “get transactions closed and help clients in a most beneficial way.” Clients appreciate the fact that they never give up and successfully tackle even the most challenging situations. Another philosophy followed by Kevin and Jennifer is that they always place the homeowners’ and agents’ best interest ahead of their own. They truly care about the individuals they serve and leaving a positive impact on the community. Homefront Realty strives to keep on the cutting edge of technology and a number one priority is to keep up with the constant changes that occur in the real estate industry. They fight for their clients and realtors when they get in to a challenging situation.

One story from Kevin and Jennifer that seemed to sum things up was a situation regarding an abandoned house in terrible condition in their neighborhood. Kevin contacted the owner and she said she fell behind on payments not knowing what to do. The bank would not work with her. Their in-house company ended up negotiating a complete satisfaction with her lender allowing them to sell it at today’s market value. Within 1 month they were able to sell the house to a person that fixed it up to be one of the nicest houses on the street.

The result; The homeowner avoided having a foreclosure on her credit and the potential for the bank to pursue her for any amount in the future. The person that purchased the house got a great deal on a fixer upper.

All realtors received their full commission.The community now has a beautiful home in their subdivision with a tax paying citizen maintaining it. This helps increase property values for the neighborhood.

When Kevin and Jennifer have some down time, they spend their time with friends in their Dunedin community. They found a lot of great friends in their neighborhood, sharing common interests. “Our friends have pretty much been our family over the years.”

Jennifer enjoys everything about cooking, and Kevin…well…likes everything about eating her cooking.
Kevin’s also likes playing music and collecting / restoring pinball games.

Kevin and Jennifer owe their success to the people they’ve surrounded themselves with: their outstanding staff. We also owe a good amount of gratitude to our happy home sellers, buyers & attorneys for their continued referrals.

You can hear some of their testimonials on their YouTube channel.. www.YouTube.com/HomefrontRealty

For additional information, go to www.HomfrontRealty.net or call 727-641-4444. The office is located at 29901 US Highway 19 North in Clearwater.

Filed Under: 2012, Entrepreneur, September 2012 – Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Business, Clearwater, Credit Report, Credit Score, Entrepreneur, Features, Florida, Forclosure, Homefront Realty, Jennifer Richards, Kevin Richards, Palm Harbor, Real Estate, Realtor, Short Sale, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Blockbuster Home Selling 2012

September 18, 2012 By Jennifer and Kevin Richards Leave a Comment

Broker Owner Jennifer and Owner Kevin Richards

Hunger Games or Hope Springs

Selling a Home in Today’s Market can seem to have as many emotions and plots as the latest blockbuster movies! As a seller, you may be feeling like your home is “Expendable” or like you’re living “The Hunger Games”. And, it is natural to desire the leading role in “The Avengers”. But, “Hope Springs” is the best mindset for home sellers in the Tampa Bay real estate market as long as it’s accompanied by a laser focus on the critical factors that will bring positive results. There is hope and here’s why!

The real estate market experienced a huge negative shift in 2008 that Floridians have been feeling for the past 4 years. Because of this, selling a home requires different marketing tactics and outstanding agent skills in order to get the best outcome for sellers. That’s why we, at Homefront Realty, designed our brokerage with the client and agent in mind. In every sphere, there are fewer transactions, less equity in homes, and more difficult “ropes” for buyers to climb to get loans (not to mention buyers looking for the best bargains around!). Considering all of these factors, we knew that in order to serve our community and offer the best full service brokerage, we had to do some real “cutting-edge” things to create a win/win for all of us in the housing market. By creating excellent marketing, lead generation and systems for Buyers, Sellers and Realtors; we have been able to serve everyone no matter what their “unique” situation may be. Hope springs eternal!

If you are a home seller or a realtor and would like more information on how our programs and systems are getting phenomenal results, please call for your FREE, confidential consultation. We look forward to serving you!

visit our website at www.HomefrontRealty.net to search homes for sale and to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Homefront Realty – Palm Harbor/Clearwater – 727-641-4444

Filed Under: 2012, Business, September 2012 – Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Business, Clearwater, Credit Report, Credit Score, Features, Florida, Forclosure, Homefront Realty, Jennifer Richards, Kevin Richards, Palm Harbor, Real Estate, Realtor, Short Sale, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Mortgage Broker

September 18, 2012 By JoAnn Rooney Leave a Comment

JoAnn Rooney

Definition: (One who acts as an intermediary on behalf of individuals to help them find a loan specific to their needs from a bank or lending institution).

Mortgage brokers that are still in business today are because of hard work, pride and dedication to their craft. Continuing education is required to keep up with the stringent laws and changes that have been put into place in the mortgage industry over the past several years. Keeping up with these changes has not been easy for many. As a result, the mortgage brokers that are still active and conducting business are a direct result of the hard work and effort they have put forth. The others have fallen by the wayside.

This is good news for you the consumer! Mortgage brokers are better than ever at helping you find financing for your home. If they can’t find affordable financing for you, maybe you are not ready to purchase a home. Sometimes I have to tell a client they should wait eight months and get their credit score raised so they can qualify for a loan. Sometimes it requires saving more for a down payment or for reserves. It makes my day when someone calls me back a year after I last spoke with them and asks me to check their credit rating and I find they have taken my advice on cleaning up their credit. I love informing them that now is the time to call a realtor and start searching for their dream home.

So what exactly does a mortgage broker do? It starts with a phone call from someone interested in purchasing a home. Then it goes as follows;

Assess the borrower’s circumstances. This includes reviewing a credit report as well as income documentation and assets. This is a fact finding interview. I give the borrower as many options as possible since I work with more than 10 lenders. After discussing what their options are I help them choose which one best suits their needs, Conventional, FHA, Jumbo, VA, USDA or a HARP loan.

I generate a lenders agreement in principle (pre-approval letter). Next, I gather all documents that are needed; pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, contracts, insurance, title, surveys, etc. Then I complete an application with the borrower and go over all the closing costs. I explain all legal disclosures and the underwriting process and submit the file to the lender. I like to accompany my borrowers to closing and be there for them on their big day.

Once a customer closes on their home, this is not the end of my relationship. I keep all clients on an email list that periodically sends them updates about the mortgage market. As people’s lives and careers change, so do rates and the market. Empty nesters are downsizing and growing families need more space. I get to be a part of my client’s lives as I watch them have babies and see grown children leaving for college.

The best compliment I can receive is when a client calls me with a referral. This is also the most rewarding part of my job!

Call JoAnn Rooney today 727-787-2299 X 1
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Filed Under: 2012, Business, September 2012 – Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Bankruptcy, Business, Clearwater, Credit Report, Credit Score, Features, Florida, JoAnn Rooney, Lender, Life Insurance, Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Real Estate, Realtor, Refinance, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Tampa Bay

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