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Degree from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando,
she opened the doors to Port Orange Acupuncture in 2011, in the
community of Spruce Creek.
With more than a decade of experience, Meaghan says her
profession entails addressing the root cause behind the symptoms
that bring patients to her door. Her knowledge of traditional
Oriental medicine and a holistic approach to health and wellness
has built a rewarding and successful boutique practice that allows
her to provide individualized care.
Whether it’s massage therapy, acupuncture, homeopathic
injections or herbal medicine, she’s seen the immune boosting
benefits of preventative care and the direct impact on acute patients
Anthony “Skip” Perna and Jinny Perna
an heirloom tomato many
years ago, created their ‘love
at first bite’ fairytale story.
Exiting the construction
industry, Skip decided to
put his culinary training to
work for his family. And
Jinny, a licensed clinical
family therapist and 30-
year vegetarian, supported
the decision. The healthconscious
couple decided to
an accurate diagnosis can have.
“I think the health industry is such a broad field and there is
so much you can do with it. It’s not a one size fits all and there’s a
different modality for every patient,” she said.
Not only is how you care for your body and mind of the utmost
importance, what you put into your body is just as essential.
For Anthony, aka Skip, and Jinny Perna, owners of Skip’s
Garden in South Daytona, a shared passion for wholesome food and
create a high-quality, high-end, professional meal service business
back before it became widely popular.
Now, seven years later, the Johnson and Wales trained chef
serves up a global array of dishes–catering to everyone from busy
professionals on-the-go to those who crave a healthy rendition of
their favorite meals, rich with handpicked flavor.
Whether you prefer to eat like a caveman with a paleo diet or
dine like a king with savory sauces and homemade pastas, Skip
MARITZA MARTINEZ-
GUERRERO, MA, MBA
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
DIVISION OF GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEVATING UNITY
IN THE COMMUNITY
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero has invested her career
in elevating community engagement. As an Associate
Vice President of UCF, she is in a good position to do
so. Her volunteer service on the boards of the National
Entrepreneurship Center, GrowFL, National Center for
Simulation, the Downtown Orlando Partnership and others
amplifies those efforts. She has been honored as a Woman
to Watch by the Orlando Business Journal and similarly
recognized by Orlando Magazine and Onyx Magazine. We are
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