Transform through Life with Peace, Purpose, and Insight...
Obstacles in our life paths challenge our strength, motivation, and self-confidence. It becomes difficult to stay positive and in the present when pain from the past or worries about the future are overwhelming. Whether you are feeling stuck in unresolved trauma, looking for a light at the end of tunnel, or ready to work on specific goals, Monarch Wellness (originally Monarch Therapy) in Naples, Florida provides a safe space for you to find your way. We tailor evidence based counseling with a gentle approach to help you experience freedom and relief.
Our mission is to empower individuals and families to transform through life's obstacles with peace, purpose, and insight. We are committed to providing a safe space to work through the healing process of emotional metamorphosis.
Professional therapists specialize in
•Alleviation of Stress, Anxiety, Trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), and other Emotional Discord
•Adjustment to Life Transitions and other Challenges (Grief/Loss, Illness, Relocation, Life Stage, etc.)
Our society places a lot of pressure on us in regards to work, family life, and our self-image which creates stress. This stress can manifest itself into physical and mental ailments if you carry it for too long or take on too much in your life. Anxiety brought on by stress can range from mild to debilitating. Some individuals experience extreme cases of panic attacks brought on by stress that limits their life incredibly.
Panic attacks involve cases of overwhelming anxiety. When a panic attack occurs, it can escalate quickly and can make the individual feel physical and mental symptoms. Some symptoms of a panic attack have been described as the feeling of choking, rapid heartbeat, heart attack symptoms, excessive sweating, feeling out of control, and feeling faint. Those who experience this can limit their life to avoid trigger situations. That, in itself, is debilitating. Finding a way to reduce the anxiety and panic attacks is crucial if the individual wants to live without the fear of the next potential attack.
Yoga is proven to actively reduce stress and lower blood pressure through a series of postures and deep, controlled breathing. There is a connection between breathing and the nervous system. When we can control our breathing and the panic settles down, we are able to address the anxiety that creates panic attacks. By practicing yoga in classes specifically meant for reducing anxiety, depression and similar struggles, you will begin training your body and mind to use the principles of deep breathing in your daily life.
Monarch Wellness in Naples has “Yoga for Anxiety Relief” classes, which teaches participants a gentle yoga and self-talk skills that can be practiced at home. Regularly practicing these techniques can make a difference in the life of those who suffer with any level of anxiety.
Stop by or call us for more information on our wellness classes which includes yoga, meditation, and support groups. 239-231-3208 . Monarch Wellness is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103.
Laughter yoga is taking center stage in the world of integrative services. When was the last time you had a really good laugh? The kind that almost makes you cry? Do you remember how good you felt after that laughter? It is scientifically proven that laughter releases the “feel good” hormone endorphins.
Laughter yoga classes have popped up all over the country because of the health benefits it gives its participants. Your brain does not recognize the difference between organic laughter and purposeful laughter. You are able to laugh without a joke or anything silly occurring. Since laughter can be voluntary, yoga laughter can use the combination of deep breathing and purposeful laughter to help you reap the benefits of organic laughter. Plus, it is fun! Here are some reasons that you might want to check out a class:
Oxygenation of your Body and Brain: the combination of deep breathing and laughing oxygenates your body and brain, making you feel more energetic, alert and healthy.
Group yoga laughter is contagious: While in a group of participants you are breathing deeply while laughing and maintaining eye contact with the others in the group. It can turn really silly and then everyone begins to laugh organically. Laughter is as contagious as a yawn. It ends up being a fun and happy time for everyone!
Changes your mood instantly: since your body releases endorphins upon laughing, forced or not, your mood will instantly improve.
Improves relationships: people enjoy being around others who are happy. Relationships and friendships will grow if you have a happier disposition. More people will be drawn to you. Laughing together creates a closer bond, enhances teamwork, and helps diffuse conflicts between friends, co-workers, and family.
Physiological benefits: laughter yoga has been proven to reduce blood pressure and reduce the stress hormone cortisol. It also increases antibodies and your immune cells, which helps to fight infection and illness.
As you can see, laughter has many benefits. We encourage you to attend one of our Laughter Yoga classes and try it for yourself. You will leave feeling refreshed and happier.
What we all know about life is that it is ever-changing. We age, change occupations, move homes, get married, divorce, have babies, etc. Change is a beautiful occurrence because it is a chance for you to grow. Growth, however, can prove to be difficult both for the body and the mind. Family activities and counseling can help these tough transitions by assisting parents and their children in coping with change. Here are some ways that families can come together to support each other through tough times.
Let go of unnecessary tasks during this time. You can let the laundry sit a bit longer, the lawn can wait until tomorrow to get cut, and do not take on any additional tasks during this transition. Put your focus on family activities at this time.
Spend time at home with the family. Cook dinner at home, play board games or watch a movie together. Spending time as a family will create a stronger bond between all members of the family.
Take wellness classes such as a yoga class together. Times of transition are a great opportunity to introduce a new healthy coping strategy such as yoga. It is a healthy way to release the stress that the family is experiencing. It teaches positive coping skills such as mindful movement and focused breathing. Plus, it is fun!
Get out of the house and out into nature. Visit your local park and walk the trails with your family. Go to the beach and have a picnic with them. Re-energize by breathing in the fresh air and in knowing that you will all get through the transition that you are experiencing.
Attend family counseling together. Family counseling helps in that the counselor can listen to all members of the family and facilitate communication. We have family group therapy sessions that are extremely helpful to families going through transitions or who are in need of better communication.
Through life’s changes and challenges, working together as a family is important. Monarch Wellness has multiple classes and groups for families, teens, and young children. Browse through our website or call us for more information at 239-231-3208 . Monarch Wellness is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103.
You have hired and retain your employees because of their skill sets, their commitment to your company and the dedication to their work. There are many stressors in the workplace, but each employee also has a personal life that they have to balance as well. Between the two, your workers are juggling a lot of stressors. Corporate wellness programs have sprung up over the last decade to help their employees handle both the physical and emotional toll that working full time can bring.
Many companies will have small get-togethers and parties during the holidays to show their appreciation for the employees. But, to truly help them continue to do the best work possible, having a corporate wellness program is essential. By incorporating healthy solutions to life’s challenges into the company, employees will have better relationships at work, it will reduce the amount of sick time, and they will be more productive in their tasks. Here are some ways that you can implement healthy living into the workplace:
Have an on-site fitness facility. By locating the gym on company property, it gives the employee the option of exercising during lunch, prior to work, or after the workday. By cutting out the commute to a gym, this is encouraging for those who have limited time for themselves outside of work due to family obligations. If you cannot have an exercise facility on-site, then offer a discounted or free gym membership to a gym close to the office. Gyms may extend a group rate to your company, making this an affordable way to help your staff stay healthy.
Offer a weekly yoga or meditation class. Yoga and meditation have both been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and energize the individual. You can either meet at a facility that offers yoga classes, or ask them to come out to your office if you have a large, comfortable space to perform the class. We offer corporate wellness group classes both here in our facility at Monarch Wellness or we will come to you.
Offer a Smoking Cessation Program. This will greatly benefit those who are struggling to quit smoking tobacco. You can assist them by offering life coaching and counseling, paying for prescription medication, and hypnosis. By offering this, you will help your bottom line with less sick days and reduced medical expenses.
Encourage your employees to eat healthier. Provide healthy snacks in the lunchroom, bring in a chef for a demonstration on healthy cooking, and possibly even ask everyone to pitch in their favorite healthy recipe which can be compiled into an in-house company cookbook. By eating healthier, they will lose weight and feel better overall.
Provide one day each week for a 15 min. chair massage. Massage helps to relieve stress and pressure on the body. It helps the blood flow better, which can increase production and thought processes. There are many spas and freelance massage therapists who willing to come out to your company location. You can also splurge by giving gift certificates for a full massage once a month to your employees.
As you can see, corporate wellness plans can vary depending on what is important to your employees. By going the extra mile to keep them happy, you will retain them longer and the work environment will be that much more productive and pleasant for everyone.
Call us today to inquire on our affordable corporate wellness package rates. 239-231-3208Monarch Wellness is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103
When you think of yoga class, you probably envision adults in lotus positions sitting quietly on their mats. It might be difficult to imagine a group of kids sitting still on mats for any length of time. But, they can and they do!It’s called Kids Yoga.
Children have stress in their lives, just as adults. They have schoolwork, relationships with peers, self-esteem issues, their bodies are growing, relationships with family, and organized activities. Taking a kids’ yoga class can be very beneficial for their growing mind and bodies. Here are some benefits that can come from signing your child up for kids’ yoga.
Kids need down time. Their days are packed full of video games, school projects, birthday parties, after school sports, and many other “busy” activities. Incorporating yoga, an activity that teaches them to slow down and “be in the moment”, can improve their overall health. Learning to enjoy much-needed down time is a skill that they can take with them through their life.
Kids yoga improves their focusing skills. Through the controlled, deep breathing of yoga, children learn how to connect deeper to their bodies. This takes focus, which will help them in all facets of life such as attentiveness at school, focus in sports, and later in the workplace.
Kids yoga helps to strengthen and stretch their bodies. There are a lot of impact-type sports in our schools such as football, basketball, soccer and lacrosse which are stressful on young bodies. Yoga creates the opportunity for children to stretch and lengthen their muscles, which is non-impact and will help to support their joints during any school sports in which they participate.
Kids yoga teaches children how to meditate. Through the soft flow of yoga and the meditative aspects, kids are able to experience the mind-body connection. Slowing down the breathing and learning how to meditate as a youth will help to build self-confidence and increase self-esteem. In learning how to control their breathing and understanding the importance of taking deep breaths, this can help to reduce anxieties during stressful times.
Kids Yoga helps children express emotions. It teaches healthy expression of emotions and coping skills that will help them not only through childhood but also skills that can be built upon and last through life challenges as an adolescent and into adulthood. Yoga class is a safe place to learn social skills, coping skills and many other valuable life skills while at the same time having fun!
We offer kids and teen yoga classes here at Monarch Wellness. To find out more information, please call us at 239-231-3208 or stop by our Naples location at: 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103
A Certified Holistic Nutritionist is an individual trained in healing the body with whole, non-processed, non-GMO foods. They are prepared to coach you on the best eating habits, improve your relationship with food, assist with healthier food choices, and create a customized diet for you.
The foods that a Holistic Nutritionist will recommend for the well being of your health are chemical-free, whole foods. These foods are well balanced in their vitamins and minerals. They are not stripped of their nutrients or refined, rather they are in their whole, natural state so your body can utilize the maximum use of their nutrients.
The majority of foods consumed in America are processed, refined products. This has led us down a path to diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Along with exercise, these diseases can be eliminated through a plant based, chemical-free, low cholesterol, low fat, low sodium diet. Holistic nutritionists’ goals are to help you become healthier from the inside out through the foods that you consume.
Those who work with a Holistic Nutritionist normally find their overall health improves. Their energy level increases, their mood improves, sleep patterns improve and many other benefits. Obtaining a well written plan for meals and snacks not only helps in weight loss, it nourishes your body with these healthy choices.
The Holistic Nutritionist is well versed and trained in all of the food groups and can customize a plan for your body and lifestyle. Some clients may want more foods that provide preventative care or help with an existing health condition, while others seek a plan for weight loss. It is important to communicate your goals, likes, and dislikes to your nutritionist.
If you are seeking a healthier diet, we have qualified and dedicated Certified Holistic Nutritionists here at Monarch Wellness. You can call us at 239-231-3208 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Monarch Wellness is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103.
The use of sound therapy has been used for thousands of years for healing the body and overall wellness. The vibrations of Tibetan and crystal bowls can help to bring your body’s vibrational energies back to a “normal” state. This is called entrainment which shifts our brainwave state. Throughout the day and night, our brainwaves go through many changes. The “singing bowls” as they are sometimes called, emits a stable tone, which our brainwaves can then attune to. This “stabilization” is very soothing and assists in meditation and the ability for you to “downshift” into a very relaxed state.
During a Tibetan or crystal bowl class, you are both an active and passive participant. You are passive in relaxing into the meditative state that is created by the bowl’s tones. Yet, you are also an active participant in that as you lie there in a deep state of relaxation, that you open and accept the tones. In doing this, you are allowing the tones to resonate throughout your body, which can clear blockages of energy in our bodies and help in overall healing and wellness.
Our subtle body is our energetic body, which is “listening” and “tuning” to the bowl’s tones. In Chinese medicine, these are known as meridians. Meridians are energy channels that run throughout our body. These channels of energy can become “blocked”. When a channel becomes blocked, this can cause discomfort in both body and mind to the individual. In working on unblocking these energy currents through sound therapy, your body, mind, and soul become more balanced and harmonized. This can create a sense of peace and calm.
Most people who experience the healing tones of the Tibetan bowls feel energized and refreshed after the class. Some will release a lot of old energy that is not needed in the body, so the ability to rest and reflect after the class is essential. Sound therapy is beneficial for everyone, but will especially help those with depression, anxiety, and pain.
In the field of psychotherapy, there are many modalities. For those seeking counseling, finding the right method that works for them is crucial. Sometimes it is just a matter of trying out the different styles to see which one you connect with. Here are the various types of counseling that you will find here at Monarch Wellness.
Talk Therapy: By far the most popular counseling style, and one that many people recognize, is talk therapy. This method involves the client talking about his or her issues and concerns to the therapist. After a few sessions, the counselor can get a clear picture of the client’s situation/troubles and then formulate an action plan for the future. A lot of people find talk therapy a successful way of expressing feelings and getting the emotional help that they need to get through difficult times.
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR): This is a fairly new method which blends talk therapy with an “active” method of using both sides of the brain to heal past traumas. This is an exceptionally useful method for those suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and any form of trauma. The sufferer’s memories get “stuck” in an area of the brain that is not accessible for the person to cope with the event. It is not unusual for those who experience trauma to have triggers in everyday life that makes that past trauma “pop” into their mind. This can create fear, anxiety, and depression. EMDR helps to process those memories in the brain, helping the sufferer to heal.
Play Therapy & Sand Tray Therapy: Play therapy is a method of counseling that is very effective with children. Asking a young child to sit in a chair and talk about his/her feelings can be a challenge. But, children naturally like to play. So, through toys and artwork, counselors can encourage the child to begin to express his/her feelings. It is a very safe, low pressure route of therapy in which children response well. Sand Tray therapy is another type of “play therapy”. Through the use of tiny toys in a sand tray, the client is able to demonstrate his/her feelings without needing to use words.
Couple’s Counseling: Relationships are not always easy and sometimes it is best to turn to a professional counselor to walk you through those difficult times. Our counselors are here for pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, and for those couples who need a hand through turbulent moments in their relationship.
Hypnotherapy: The goal of hypnotherapy is to tap into your subconscious to help you in making long term changes for the betterment of your mental and physical health. Monarch Wellness’ hypnotherapists are trained in hypnotherapy as well as psychotherapy. This combination of knowledge and experience helps to get the results clients desire. Hypnotherapy is a very strong modality that can help you find the peace and happiness you deserve.
All of these modalities are effective. Some personalities prefer one type over the other. It is a matter of trying out the different types of counseling to see what works best for you. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to reach out for help if you need it. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our many professional counselors, please call us at 239-231-3208. Our Naples Monarch Wellness office is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103.
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Your kids are crying, the house is a mess, and your cell phone is ringing because your boss needs a project completed today. Stress is all around us. It is important for your overall health to find a way to reduce stress in a healthy manner. We cannot eliminate stressors completely, but managing and releasing it from the body can create a more peaceful life for you. Yoga classes can help.
There are countless studies on the health benefits of exercise. Not only does it increase your metabolism, trim your waistline, and tone your muscles, it also improves your mental health. Yoga is a type of exercise that has been practiced for thousands of years and it is well known for both its physical and mental health benefits.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that helps to quiet the mind and, through postures and controlled breathing, strengthen the body. Some yoga classes integrate meditation into the curriculum. Meditation helps to ease stress and anxiety through deep breathing and a focused mind. Guided meditation through yoga classes is a great way for the beginner to start their journey to overall wellness and stress reduction.
There are many types of yoga classes offered. Hatha yoga is well-known and beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety. Many beginners like the slow flow of the movements. Any type of yoga class, however, will help the body-mind connection. Keep in mind that every person’s body is different and we are all at various levels of fitness. Some postures in yoga may be easy for some and difficult for others. The key is to practice yoga in a patient manner with your body. There are posture modifications and tools that can be utilized to assist you during classes.
Gentle yoga classes are offered here at Monarch Wellness. We have beach yoga, candlelight yoga, yoga for anxiety relief, and more. Call us at 239-231-3208 for information or drop into one of our many classes. Our Naples office is located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, Florida 34103
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