Solstice Pacific Southern California
Some of the Team Serving Teens and Adults in Mission Viejo and San Clemente California

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., April 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - In Southern California, an integrative psychiatry clinic, Solstice Pacific, develops habits with patients based on their goals and puts progress markers on a timetable. Every milestone is made up of dozens of ways to connect with themselves and others. The pursuit creates a dopaminergic experience that is replicable from day to day without Solstice. Through new mental frameworks, individuals can make meaning, face insecurity, and overcome uncertainty while reducing suicidal ideation and psychological pain. 

Solstice Pacific is resolving the dopamine depletion many face.

"Fear, isolation and lagging skills are actually the door to dopamine," says Solstice Pacific Operations Manager Ramsden Florento. To develop skills, the approach comprises a mix of residential mental healthcare (RTC), partial hospitalization (PHP Day Treatment), intensive outpatient (IOP), MeRT, Spravato, and family intensive workshops. "There are no easy days," one program graduate said last month, "but I'm no longer bitter, cynical, controlling, or anxious."

As empathy decreases, social rejection and mental illness increase. Alternatively, the changes in human relationships could be traced to ubiquitous technology. While cause is important, right now, the U.S. needs a plan for families to strengthen relationships and for coworkers to bring out the best in one another. Solstice Pacific is giving control back to families. Margo Christou in Southern California explains, "I trusted Solstice Pacific with the care of one of my family members after being disappointed elsewhere. They are an oasis of world class mental health care in a patient ecosystem in great need of their services. More than a mental health services provider, Solstice Pacific is a community that wraps its arms around you every step of the way. They consider the whole patient, not just one issue. I cannot speak more highly of the quality of care, the thoroughly trained staff and the outcomes."

In this therapeutic setting, education leads 45% of the program's graduates back to work and 30% back to school. 10% increase their community service. Participants quickly learn that activities releasing dopamine are countless and simple changes over time, like sleep, wake-up rituals, and nutrition, giving them the drive to face more complex tasks.

Since empathy is relatively expensive compared to the alternatives, teens and adults have developed coping mechanisms to briefly satisfy or disguise their need for control. When Men's Health interviewed 1,111 people using SurveyMonkey, 75% stated they are close to someone struggling with addiction, and 40% claimed they have increased urges for addictive substances or behaviors. Human beings naturally require choices around power and control. They control a car when they drive it. They power a recipe when they combine ingredients. But, Solstice clientele lose some control when they leave their environment or step out from behind the screen. Awareness of power and choice is muddied when avoidance includes substance misuse or chronic depression.

The chaos reported and observed comes down to how customers want to get dopamine. Want is the key word. There is some dopamine in safe screen experiences, but this pleasure hormone also comes from problem solving, cooking, eye contact, community, and more. Staying in an artificially controlled technological environment can limit mental well-being through neurodegeneration, impacting both physical and mental health. Conversely, sacrificing some comfort for a healthier dopamine release will create trust. The body is wired for connection.

Working memory, cognitive control, and time with friends and family all start with choice and power. The behaviors people choose immediately impact emotion and what comes next. While emotions can sway and are frequently uncomfortable, they still have the power to choose habits that they want to repeat, even when diagnosed with developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, mental health disorders, or substance use disorders.

Dialectical skills and Collaborative Problem Solving© are two pillars in the Solstice practice of psychiatric care. Dr. Randall Turner, Psychiatrist, Solstice Medical Director talks more about routines and thoughts than medication: "By bringing the power to the inside: movement, communication, creativity … our patients report improved mood, cognition and behavior. A connection to self, a connection to others gives meaning in a world of mixed signals and intense stimuli. Our customers have choices about what they believe and desired results. We remind you that independence and effort have some risk but nowhere near the risk of avoiding pain or progress."

Humans are made for relationships. The good news is that this curious, proactive group of South Orange County mental health providers has developed proprietary screening, assessment, and treatment for barriers to human connection. Skills require practice, and this Community Mental Health Center has created an environment for courage and walking into the problem instead of avoiding it.

According to author and psychology professor Mitch Prinstein PhD theory in Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World, "When they're reliant on others for their sense of self, only feeling good if they get positive feedback from makers of status, they're at risk for depression." Solstice educates, trains, and practices skills like teamwork and cognitive flexibility. Participants in the program report fewer hours scrolling for validation. Patients learn to create shared experiences—closeness—rather than waiting for or expecting such from another. The new Solstice 24-hour mental health facility in San Clemente assists adults in developing new habits that fulfill and generate neural pathways for resilience at home, school, or work.

Patients and their families are introduced to varied perspectives, discourses, timetables, breathing patterns, and solutions to catastrophizing or emotional reasoning. According to Brianna Riddlebarger, Solstice Physician Assistant, "Change and growth is vulnerable and can feel very risky… but befriending your internal locus of control leads to accepting that you're capable of positive change. Crossing the threshold from what was to what is takes bravery." Solstice walks their customer through a 300-page Success Handbook during the 90-day integrative psychiatry program, reviving the skills of reading, writing, art, and... uncomfortable group discussion. Participants in the program are next to the beach, which comes with soothing sounds and smells. But, their full-time job is suspending judgment and following the schedule so the therapeutic benefits stack up.

Today, Solstice, calls for a reset. "When a machine isn't functioning optimally, the operator takes pause, takes inventory, and carefully resolves the problem before inefficiency, injury, or systemic degradation take effect," says Narges Maududi, one of Solstice Pacific's Licensed Clinical Social Workers. "Our program staff, and patients alike, understand that in 2023 everyone is trending towards some robot-like behavior. Without interruption we can all take our corners and avoid eye contact. People are hurting because they want to be aloof, but they also want to be seen." 

What stands out about the Solstice practice of medicine is the interdisciplinary team. They apply Psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory, which says human motivation centers around five needs, but to differing degrees by person: Survival, Love & Belonging, Power, Freedom, Fun. These needs are incorporated into the recovery of the screen-dependent patient to help modify behavior and restore a sense of self.

"We call the space and time spent with us reset and rise," Maududi continues.

Solstice educates families through their proprietary Solstice 360 care plans, and shortly into the work, participants are in the habit of noticing how and when dopamine and other neurotransmitters come on the scene.

According to Ken Duckworth, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, any fraying of connectivity can trigger addictive behaviors (alcohol, painkillers, drugs, porn, gambling). Solstice's response is to limit an assignment to a short burst of time. Take a break. Then, another task for a short burst. The blend builds self-trust and trust for others, and it also helps restore neural pathways that have lost traction. Britten Devereux, Solstice CEO, reflects, "Addiction and mental disorders are feedback that some skills need to increase. Ignored, individuals suffering can identify themselves by their feelings, underestimate their strengths and isolate. Our bodies and brains don't love quick fixes. We are finding that when consumers dedicate time in the system we've developed, they feel better."

Contact [email protected] or text 949.200.7929.

Solstice Integrative Holdings, a Texas Corporation establishes and monitors the standard of care for all Solstice hospitals and clinics. 

Sendero Managing Director Amy Goad
Photo of Sendero Managing Director Amy Goad

DALLAS, April 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Sendero, a management consulting firm with expertise in delivering strategic planning, digital transformation, and organizational effectiveness solutions, is pleased to announce that Managing Director Amy Goad has been named one of Consulting Magazine's Rising Stars for Excellence in Client Service in Healthcare & Well-Being.

Through the Rising Stars award, Consulting Magazine recognizes individuals aged 35 and under who exhibit exceptional talent and promise in consulting leadership, client service, and strategy. Honorees were selected based on the information and metrics shared by their nominators in a competitive application process.

"It's rare to be a firsthand witness as someone moves through every step of their career—from their first day in a corporate job to managing their first account to their promotion to the executive leadership team. It's much rarer to witness that career progression take place over a mere 11 years. But Amy Goad is nothing if not a rare talent," said Sendero Founder and CEO Bret Farrar. "During her tenure at Sendero, Amy has illustrated exceptional consulting and leadership skills as she's delivered transformational results for our healthcare clients."

Amy's history of working with a variety of healthcare systems has enabled her to bring a well-rounded perspective to each of her clients across the country. In recent client engagements, Amy has led initiatives to design healthcare analytics operating models, establish strategic vendor alliances, implement organizational data governance, operationalize a project management office, and optimize project delivery processes. She has presented her unique approach to healthcare leadership at national and regional conferences, including the HIMSS Global Health Conference.

"It's an honor to be included in this cohort of innovative, driven leaders," said Amy Goad. "There are so many bright and successful young people in consulting that I admire, and it's humbling to be selected to represent the industry."

About Consulting Magazine Rising Stars of the Profession:

Consulting Magazine features the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership, and corporate strategies. In addition to industry insights, Consulting Magazine hosts a recognition series honoring Women Leaders in Consulting, the Top 25 Consultants, Social & Community Investment, Rising Stars of the Profession, and the Fastest Growing Firms. Learn more about Consulting Magazine here: www.consultingmag.com

About Sendero:

Sendero is a full-service management consulting firm focused on one thing: empowering rapid, significant, and measurable results. Sendero's experts provide guidance in strategic planning, digital transformation, and organizational effectiveness across a variety of industries to enable large and mid-sized companies to implement fundamental transformation. Since its founding in 2004, Sendero has routinely been recognized as a best place to work both nationally and regionally, and has received awards for its in-kind service support for nonprofits, employee engagement initiatives, and early-career hiring program. With offices in Austin, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, and Phoenix, Sendero is focused on making an impact for its clients and community.

Dr. Lange in Norway
Dr. Lange visiting Norway doing Omega-3 research

OCALA, Fla., April 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Fortifeye Vitamins introduces Fortifeye Super Omega-3 Fish Oil. Fortifeye Super Omega-3 fish oil is an rTG (Triglyceride) form of omega-3. Understanding the difference in Omega-3 fish oil is crucial for one's health. Many omega-3 supplements that are available over the counter contain ethyl ester molecules, which require the liver to remove the ethanol and replace it with a triglyceride backbone before absorption can occur. This process is not very efficient and may cause instability, unpleasant burping, and potential long-term negative side effects. To avoid these issues, Dr. Lange of Fortifeye Vitamins and the Lange Eye Institute recommends using the more natural rTG form of omega-3 fish oil supplements. Fortifeye Super Omega-3 Max, which was developed by the team of doctors at Fortifeye Vitamins led by Dr. Michael Lange, is one of the purest and most potent Norwegian rTG omega-3 supplements available on the market. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8341123/

Omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA found in fish oil, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation can lead to the development of various diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation by suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory molecules and promoting the production of anti-inflammatory molecules. Incorporating omega-3-rich foods or supplements into the diet may offer a natural and safe approach to combat inflammation and its associated health risks.

The positive effects of omega-3 in the human body are numerous, such as providing valuable nutritional support to the heart, eyes, brain, skin, and joints. In addition, omega-3 has been found to support healthy inflammatory response, mood health, sports nutrition, and pre- and post-menopausal health. Unfortunately, the typical American diet is low in omega-3 and high in pro-inflammatory omega-6. It is important to consult with a physician before taking supplements, especially for those who are taking blood thinners. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200325131536.htm https://neurosciencenews.com/omega-3-cognition-aging-21580/

A very common complaint from individuals with low omega-3 levels is they experience dry eye symptoms. Studies have demonstrated the positive effects of omega-3 fish oils on dry eye syndrome. It appears that omega-3 fish oils may have a positive impact on both the Meibomian glands and the lacrimal glands. One mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids may exert their effect is by reducing inflammation in the Meibomian glands, which can result in the healthier secretion of the outer lipid layer of the tear film. When the outer layer of the tear film is healthy, there is less tear evaporation and fewer dry eye symptoms. The omega-3 fatty acids are essential for eye health. https://fortifeye.com/product/fortifeye-super-omega-3-max-dr/
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MIAMI, April 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Cardone Ventures and their dental management company, 10X Dental, are proud to announce their most recent partnership with Flawless Smiles Dentistry—owned and operated by Dr. Ali Torabi. The collaboration between these companies aims to provide massive growth and scaling opportunities for the dental operators within their network, thus continuing the national rollout of the 10X Dental management company. 

Dr. Ali Torabi's goal has always been to help change lives. He started his practice back in 2008, opening his first location in Claremore, OK. Since then, he's learned how to optimize systems and processes that have made him more efficient, thus allowing him to open up a second location in 2019. His ultimate dream is to make the jobs of other dentists easier by mentoring them, helping them, and showing them the steps they can take to overcome their struggles as new practitioners in the field. 

"Thanks to Brandon Dawson and his team, I've been able to grow and scale myself to limits I never thought possible," Says Dr. Torabi. "My goals are massive, and with the 10X Dental team on our side, I know we'll accomplish great things."

The dedication, drive, and passion Dr. Torabi has for helping other dentists grow is what got the attention of billionaire business moguls Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson. "Our intent is to disrupt and 10X the dental space with the help of Flawless Smiles Dentistry," says Brandon Dawson, CEO of Cardone Ventures. "We're excited to work with a business partner who understands that working together makes us stronger as we build our world-class national organization."

By partnering with Grant, Brandon, and the Cardone Ventures 10X Dental team, Dr. Ali Torabi is getting set up for success and gearing toward massive growth. Taking what Grant and Brandon know about marketing, sales, and real estate, what Brandon knows about business, leadership, and scaling, and what Dr. Torabi knows about the dental industry, they have the ability to grow in profits exponentially. As a result, this will effectively continue the national rollout of the 10X Dental management company within Cardone Ventures. 

With the right foundations in place, the elements they need to support the growth of their business, and the 10X brand behind them in support, there's no telling how far Flawless Smiles Dentistry will go.

About Cardone Ventures: Cardone Ventures is a business consulting company founded by Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson that helps business owners attain their personal, professional, and financial goals. Together, they help business owners experience their company from a 360-degree perspective, including operations, marketing, finance, and people. Cardone Ventures' focus is to help entrepreneurs grow from $2 million to $500 million+ and 10X all aspects of their business. The brand new Cardone Ventures Scottsdale Headquarters is located at 4800 N Scottsdale Rd. Suite 5500, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. For more information on Cardone Ventures, visit: https://www.cardoneventures.com. 

About Flawless Smiles Dentistry: The doctors and team at Flawless Smile Dentistry in both Claremore and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, provide an amazing dental experience while keeping it accessible and affordable. They offer their patients exceptional care and service in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign clear braces, family and general dentistry, and so much more. They even offer sedation dentistry to those who have dental anxiety. They serve patients in and around the Tulsa area, including the cities of Claremore, Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Coweta, Owasso, and Pryor, OK. For more information, visit: https://flawlesssmiledentistry.com.