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Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch rings in the year with fundraiser

Patrons attend the New Year, New You event to raise money for Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch.


  • By Liz Ramos
  • | 6:00 p.m. January 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Stephanie Peabody, who is the founder of the Brian Health Initiative, and Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon have fun during the yoga class. Lyon says the class was excellent and rejuvenating.
Lakewood Ranch's Stephanie Peabody, who is the founder of the Brian Health Initiative, and Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon have fun during the yoga class. Lyon says the class was excellent and rejuvenating.
Photo by Liz Ramos
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Marina Bourantonis, the owner of Thavma Yoga, kicked off her yoga class in front of Sirius Day Spa with breathing exercises. 

"We will do some heart openers to start the year with a nice, open heart," she said.

The yoga class was the beginning of Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event Jan. 12 at the spa at the Green in Lakewood Ranch. 

Sirius Day Spa partnered with 3 Natives Lakewood Ranch and Modern Gents for the event, which benefited Sisterhood for Good. 

Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon said the class was excellent and rejuvenating. She said the event was a reminder that people are not alone in their New Years resolutions. 

Lakewood Ranch's Heather Bachtel, who is a Brain Health Scholar and LECOM medical student, said she was happy to be with like-minded individuals at New Year, New You.

"It's important to note that while the new year is a wonderful opportunity to address your goals and your health, you want to focus on building a sustainable lifestyle that can be maintained throughout the entire year and not just at the beginning of the year," Bachtel said. 

Sisterhood for Good's Kathy Osterberg and Becca Towery, Thavma Yoga owner Marina Bourantonis, Sirius Day Spa owner Karen Medford, Brain Health Initiative founder and executive director Stephanie Peabody and Sisterhood for Good's Graceann Frederico are excited for Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event, which benefits Sisterhood for Good.
Sisterhood for Good's Kathy Osterberg and Becca Towery, Thavma Yoga owner Marina Bourantonis, Sirius Day Spa owner Karen Medford, Brain Health Initiative founder and executive director Stephanie Peabody and Sisterhood for Good's Graceann Frederico are excited for Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event, which benefits Sisterhood for Good.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Marina Bourantonis, the owner of Thavma Yoga, takes a group through breathing exercises.
Marina Bourantonis, the owner of Thavma Yoga, takes a group through breathing exercises.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Lakewood Ranch's Gabrielle Bachtel, who is a Brain Health Scholar and a LECOM medical student, says it was a beautiful day to participate in Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event, which included a yoga class.
Lakewood Ranch's Gabrielle Bachtel, who is a Brain Health Scholar and a LECOM medical student, says it was a beautiful day to participate in Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event, which included a yoga class.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley McIntyre loves taking yoga classes from Marina Bourantonis, who owns Thavma Yoga.
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley McIntyre loves taking yoga classes from Marina Bourantonis, who owns Thavma Yoga.
Photo by Liz Ramos
DJ Truth provides music to keep the beat up during the yoga class.
DJ Truth provides music to keep the beat up during the yoga class.
Photo by Liz Ramos
People participate in the yoga class during Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event. The event is supporting Sisterhood for Good.
People participate in the yoga class during Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event. The event is supporting Sisterhood for Good.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Angela Massaro-Fain, the founder of Sisterhood for Good, shares the nonprofit's mission.
Angela Massaro-Fain, the founder of Sisterhood for Good, shares the nonprofit's mission.
Photo by Liz Ramos
More than a dozen people participate in the yoga class at Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event.
More than a dozen people participate in the yoga class at Sirius Day Spa's New Year, New You event.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Lakewood Ranch's Stephanie Peabody, who is the founder of the Brian Health Initiative, and Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon have fun during the yoga class. Lyon says the class was excellent and rejuvenating.
Lakewood Ranch's Stephanie Peabody, who is the founder of the Brian Health Initiative, and Lakewood Ranch's Heather Lyon have fun during the yoga class. Lyon says the class was excellent and rejuvenating.
Photo by Liz Ramos

 

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.

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