As the ultimate insider in wellness, beauty and spa culture, we connected with St. Pete-based journalist Dana Wood, whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, W Magazine and Insider’s Guide to Spas, to explore the rituals, destinations and results-driven treatments shaping her approach to wellness around our area and beyond.
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The Social Workout
On the sands of St. Pete Beach, 727FIT transforms a workout into a shared ritual where connection, play and community take center stage.
Top Doctors 2026
Staying healthy is key to living your best life, and that’s why having the best care team is so important. Doctors are indispensable anchors of health and wellness—supporting not just how we feel, but how we live.
The Stress Epidemic
From everyday demands to national and global challenges, stress has become an inescapable part of modern life. Susan Smiley-Height talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Mitchell to explore the effects of living under prolonged stress and strategies for finding more peace in our daily lives.
Expert Insiders: Dr. Thomas Lambert
Orthokeratology Lenses: Changing Your Child’s Vision and Their Future
Expert Insiders: Fred Palmer
Regenerative therapy offers more than temporary relief—it helps the body repair itself and is ideal for patients who want to address the underlying causes of pain and inflammation rather than relying solely on symptom management. These therapies are designed to support the body’s natural healing response by reducing inflammatory activity, encouraging tissue repair and improving functional movement.
Powering Your Thyroid
Is your thyroid hungry? Tiffini Theisen explores how
proper nutrition might be the missing key to
your energy, mood and metabolism.
Breathe Easier
Tiffini Theisen explores how sleep apnea quietly robs us of rest—and what it takes to reclaim it.
Expert Insiders: Roberto Macedo
When it comes to creating a smile that radiates confidence, harmony and timeless beauty, few names carry the prestige of Dr. Roberto Macedo. A distinguished prosthodontist with a master’s degree and Ph.D., he is internationally recognized as a true smile designer.
Fast Forward
Barbara Green shares the inside scoop on South St. Petersburg’s newest 5K run, a vibrant celebration of health and community.
Going Deeper
Tiffini Theisen sheds light on the “mammogram blind spot” and what dense breast tissue might be hiding.
Burn Notice
Tiffini Theisen talks with Dr. Katherine Wojnowich to shine a light on sun safety.
Why Communities Thrive
A new partnership between the Tampa Bay Times and the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg explores what it means to be a healthy community.
Game Changer
Author and podcaster John R. Miles talks with Nanette Wiser about his next chapter and living his best life.
Improving Care
Physician and thought-leader Dr. Uche Blackstock spends an evening with doctors and clinicians in St. Pete.
Zen & Now
Across St. Petersburg and beyond, people are leaning into wellness interior design, which is a holistic approach to creating spaces that support physical, emotional and mental well-being.
I Got Fired
Unemployed at 37, one local woman faces the daunting prospect of starting adulthood anew, without all the things she once valued most.
Tranquility Found
It is said there are three aspects that determine one’s well-being: body, mind and spirit. After dealing with a stressful health issue and sinking into a black hole every time I turned on the TV news, I decided it was time for a getaway where I could focus on healing and escape the daily insanity spewing from the American political administration.
Body of Work
Artist Cristi López has taken St. Pete by storm, using her work to create a dialogue around the complex topics of identity and mental health.
Vino Veritas
Although health claims have recently been debated, the pleasurable attributes of wine and the producer’s eco-conscious practices may be more relevant in making decisions about your well-being.
Mix It Up
Ready to spice up your fitness routine?
Breaking the Silence
Exploring men’s mental health challenges and the vital importance of seeking support.
Well + Good
The current crop of wellness trends reflects a growing desire for balance, blending modern science with natural healing and joyful movement.
Top Doctors 2025
All Portraits by Moorman Photographics Hippocrates once said, “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” This sentiment rings especially true within a community, where the connection between care and compassion thrives. We are fortunate...
Catching It Early
No one wants to discover they have a polyp, but the fact that they can be easily detected makes colon cancer one of the easiest cancers to prevent.
































