Vital Transformations, LLC

03/24/2025

🌺 FREE Community Talk in Nocatee – Stress, Hormones & Health
📅 Thursday, March 27 @ 6pm | 📍The Link (Nocatee)

I’m a nurse practitioner with a passion for helping people feel their best using an individualized, whole person, root cause approach to care. I’ve been in healthcare for over 30 years and have witnessed the increasing struggles we all have to stay healthy, especially during mid-life.

If you are struggling with low energy, brain fog, belly fat, mood swings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or just feeling off please join me for an eye-opening talk where I’ll break down:

✅ America’s Healthcare Crisis – Why our current system keeps us sick
✅ Stress, Hormones & Health – How they impact weight, mood, and energy
✅ True Underlying Causes – Stress, toxins, inflammation, processed food, and more
✅ A Framework for Healing – The pillars of real health that when individualized for YOU, can create lasting and sustainable health.
✅ How to Take Back Control – Practical steps to create lasting vitality
✅ Discover a framework to restore balance and feel like you again

🎟️ Space is limited – reserve your seat here:

Weight gain, fatigue, menopause, mood swings, etc? Join me for a talk on stress, hormones & health! ️ Register today (includes dinner).

01/21/2024

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01/21/2024

🌱 ⭐️ New for 2024: Monthly Plant-Based Dinner Parties! 🥗 💚

Join us in a delightful culinary adventure hosted by Susan Spell, NP, and Stephanie Crosier, RDN. Our aim? To unite food enthusiasts over a table filled with delicious, artistic, and health-boosting plant-based meals. 🍽

Why Be Plant-Based or Plant-Forward? 🌿
The perks are endless! From improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels to enhanced blood sugar control and reduced cancer risks. Plus, experience fewer aches and pains. And there's more - it's not just good for you, but for our planet too! As Dean Ornish, MD puts it: "Eat whole food, plant-based diet for hotter s*x and a cooler planet." 🌎 💚

The Joy of Community: 🤝
These dinners aren't just about food; they're about connections. Engage in lively conversations, meet new faces, and build lasting relationships. After all, a life filled with joy, love, and community is a life well-lived.

📆 Mark Your Calendars!
Stay tuned for dates, mouth-watering menus, and more details. 🗒
Our FIRST event is this Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm!

Join us in this exciting journey where health, sustainability, and community meet at the dinner table. Let's eat our way to a healthier self and a healthier planet! ⭐️

Buy Tickets on Eventbrite!

01/14/2024

👟Our FIRST Walk With A Doc for the NE Florida Chapter was a small but mighty gathering with plans to grow even more! 🌱 Starting with a 5-10 minute health talk on the Lifestyle Medicine pillar of "Social Connection," we walked over 2 miles, connecting and discussing what constitutes true health. It was so nice to meet a few new friends AND break a sweat!

💬 Interested in social connection? Check out Harvard's ongoing Study of Adult Development - started in the 1930's to see what goes RIGHT in life: adultdevelopmentstudy.org & Dr. Waldinger's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI?si=aGVrqlTG5-IcPu7K. The power of close connections can help you live longer with less disease. Woo-hoo! 🎉

As fellow 🌳NAMsters🌈 Melissa Sundermann, DO, DipABLM, FACLM, and Deborah Chielli, APRN can attest, we also explored the healing benefits of nature! 🌴☀️🌺 Dive into the evidence-based science of 'Forest Bathing'—because nature is not just scenic, it's restorative.

🔗 Find out more about our future walks and join us in promoting health and well-being: walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/jacksonville-florida.

Melissa Kenneway Sundermann
Deborah Chielli
Headwaters Health
Bobbie Gorton
Grey Matters

01/12/2024

Deeeeelish!

Who is participating in Veganuary? ALL the recipes in this post look and sound delicious! Check it out! Here's the list:

Sri Lankan pumpkin curry

A 30-minute vegan and gluten-free Sri Lankan pumpkin curry with coconut milk pairs perfectly with some rice. Here's the recipe.

Tofu stir fry

How about savouring vegan stir fry with pepper, chili, and tofu, complemented by hot and fluffy rice? We have a recipe that is simple to follow and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

Salted caramel matcha latte

If you're someone who loves sweets, then you must try this salted caramel matcha latte, which is both dairy-free and vegan. Here’s a guide for you to make it in less than 10 minutes.

Eggplant fatteh

Try this Middle Eastern eggplant fatteh recipe made with pita bread and eggplant for a lunch or dinner. Serve it with toum (garlic) or tahini (sesame) sauce! Here’s the recipe.

Vegan salad with sweet potato

This recipe features a vegan salad made with sweet potato and green papaya, tossed in a mild chili vinaigrette. The dish is completed with crunchy toasted peanuts and pumpkin seeds.

Gragnano Paccheri pasta

Try Gragnano Paccheri pasta with Arrabbiata sauce - a traditional Roman spicy tomato sauce. It's healthy, tasty, and easy to make within 15 minutes. Here's how.

Vegan kimchi fried rice

Learn how to prepare a vegan version of the Korean pickled dish, kimchi fried rice. This dish can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Try this recipe.

Kale and quinoa salad

Try this kale and quinoa Salad infused with the goodness of oranges and cooked beetroots. It's a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavours and is packed with nutrients to energise you all day! Here's the recipe.

Vegan garlic butter

This garlic butter recipe is vegan and dairy-free, so it's perfect for making some grilled vegetables or other tasty treats. Give it a try!

Chocolate brownies

Looking to indulge in some rich chocolate brownies without feeling guilty about consuming too many calories? Look no further than this simple, no-bake vegan brownie recipe that can be whipped up in less than an hour.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/go-vegan-this-january-with-these-10-plant-based-recipes/ar-AA1mDojK?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=acbee1b6f0ca4d17b43ae8e3b1990aee&ei=37