Over 250 women were in attendance for the second annual Aging Gracefully: Women’s Wellness Conference which was held on May 9th in Naples, FL. The conference, presented by Absolute Physical Therapy, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. and Life in Naples Magazine, gave women a chance to network with other women, visit sponsor booths to see what our community has to offer in the area of wellness and hear three inspiring keynote presentations.
Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® of Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc., kicked off the presentation portion of the conference by presenting ‘7 Steps to Your Family’s Financial Success.’ It was not a usual “how to invest and save for the future talk,” but more focused on setting goals, planning, enjoying life and sharing with others. The seven tips gave an overall sense of security, happiness and well-being.
Gaynell Anderson, PT, CSCS of Absolute Physical Therapy of Southwest Florida spoke on ‘Maintaining Optimal Health Through Generations.’ Attendees learned simple tips for exercising, stretching and building body strength, as well as the importance good posture has on entire body health.
The last presentation was delivered by Deb Millsap, executive director of the SWFL Blue Zones Project®. She showcased how the Blue Zones Project®, spearheaded by NCH Healthcare System, will help with ‘Making Healthy Choices Easier’ in Collier County. Millsap encouraged attendees to get involved in making their world a safer, healthier place to live.
The conference, along with speakers and sponsor displays, gave women of all ages a chance to examine their own lives and answer questions that could lead them to a healthier and happier life. Event co-organizer, Jill Ciccarelli Rapps said that this year’s theme, ‘Wisdom through the Generations,’ really represented those powerful lessons that mothers pass to their daughters and granddaughters.
There were a number of sponsors helping to make the event possible. Each one was on-hand with information and/or samples of their products or services. They were: Chico’s and é Bella Magazine, along with A.JARON Fine Jewelry, Advocare Wellness Plan, Between Two Hearts, Beyond Motion, The Cider Press Café, Cloud 9 Float and Spa, Dō Terra Essential Oils, Dr. Bob – The Drugless Doctor, Eyes Wide Open, Here’s Howe Catering, Kerskie Group Inc., Marla Ottenstein – Professional Organizer Florida, McKenney Home Care, N Color Salon + Boutique, Pure Barre Naples, Vi at Bentley Village, Whole Foods, Wynn’s Catering, Wynn’s Healthy Oasis at the YMCA, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Sponsorship dollars from the conference will be donated to this year’s three featured charities: Baby Basics, Dress for Success SW Florida, and the Greater Naples YMCA. For more information on the speakers please visit absoluteptswfl.com, CASMoneyMatters.com, and southwestflorida.bluezonesproject.com. To inquire about next year’s conference or for volunteering or sponsoring opportunities, please call Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. at 239-262-6577 or email Ciccarelli@CAS-NaplesFL.com.
Gaynell Anderson and Deb Millsap are not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation.
