Meet Your Vagabond Vagus Nerve for Harmony. Remember the “Operation” game? It was so hard to extract the darn “Writer’s Cramp” pencil and “Spare Ribs”. I played like a relentless child surgeon to get the elusive bone. I visualized a bunch of parts assembling to form one unique 3-D human form. This popular interactive board game with a red light nose and a jarring buzzer was the precursor to my
BLUES OF THE BLUE RIDGE TRANSFORMEDTO RENEWAL AND BEAUTY…WITH HELPING HANDS & HEARTS FUSED WITH NATURE’S WAY TO REPAIR & RESTORELake Lure views in 2020 and 2025 from Chimney Rock, North Carolina Last October 2024, many of our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain areas were devastated by the immense rush of water’s powerful forces rushing into remote and populated areas. An unusual and unexpected storm, Hurricane Helene washed away much of what
MOUNTAINS + YOGA + FRIENDS = NATURAL MEDICINE As a Floridian, I often feel a void without the natural medicine I get with the energy of the mountains. So recently I experienced a 4-day yoga immersion in the Smokies mixed with misty mornings, fiery sunrises, new friends, and some quiet time to restore my body and spirit. Natural Medicines that positively affect us all through our senses. Eyes see the beauty
JOURNEY TO FIND THE POWER IN A PEACEFUL WARRIORInstigating a Warrior Once an innocent little girl who later became an impressionable teenager, I recall some sad times feeling bullied, ostracized, and belittled. My immature mind took it all personally. In turn, I became defensive, and as I have said before, a bit scrappy.Self-Serving Warrior Sadly, I processed my feelings poorly wanting to protect myself and reacted negatively. Thoughtless words in
WE WON! I am thrilled to announce Fusion Yoga & Wellness received the honorary 2025 Community Choice Award by the Naples News and Bonita Banner for our area businesses! The finalists and winners are highlighted in a special print section that’s inserted in Sunday, September 7th Naples Daily News, and the September 10th Banner editions. The award category for Fusion was Sports & Fitness, Yoga/Pilates Studios. I usually brush off
I am an American born citizen with 4 grandparents who emigrated from Italy and Poland to find better work and living opportunities. During our traditional Sunday gatherings I sat at many dining room tables witnessing their inspiring stories of their incredible journey and determination. I wish I had asked more questions and kept a journal as I now realize there was much more to be learned and understood. They told of
I was once told I hang on to things like a dog with a bone, apparently known to be tenacious. Some are naturally disciplined, but I need a strong reason and urgency, then I get going! I have also been called a “fireball”, having high energy with determination but need purpose for any passion in the process. I recall a motivational poster that inspired me, “You don’t fail until you stop
My journey from hopeless student to acquiring great passion for healing practices began many years ago. I have always been proud of the profession of medicine but without knowledge of traditional symbols and variations we use globally. Their history and meaning have ancient and modern roots. In the U.S. around the late 19th century the use of twin intersecting snakes, a staff and wings became commonly known as Caduceus, a
I have always been fascinated with entry doors. Big ones, little ones, others ornate, modest, wooden, iron, ancient, modern, decorative, and so on. Where do they lead? Why are they so prominent or discreet? How many explorers have passed through these gates and doorways? What were they seeking inside? I have witnessed our own Fusion doors as a gateway to possibilities and transformations for many. All entered with some faith. They
Anyone with a device that requires immediate recharging, or maybe a vehicle driver with a low fuel warning, you know the feeling when you get in the “red zone”. For me, it triggers a stress response, like survival mode to suddenly conserve the remaining power. My reactions and behaviors are sometimes less than my normal patience, compassion and ability to respond to others needs or my own properly when in