The passionate journey of a health coach

by Amanda Simmons I’ve had a passion for food since I was a kid. I was intrigued by the beautiful array of colors and flavors. Then I couldn’t believe what you could combine to make the most delicious dishes. And this food comes from the Earth? And it fuels our bodies, makes us feel better, […]

With Wisdom Comes Responsibility

A version of this post was originally published on Medium, on August 27, 2015. You are responsible for your dreams at the moment you wake up. Tracing the path towards your goals, crafting ideas, creating the excitement that will take YOUR breath away. No one else can do it for you. You are the one […]

Redefine Your Routine

Is a routine really worth it? Is it worth it to discipline ourselves to a place where everything fits into a time block of the day? It’s important to understand the type of personality you have, may it be a “Go with the flow” or an “Organized” person by nature – in order to find […]

5 tips to deal with stress

We all have days where we feel like things aren’t going as planned, and sometimes is hard to cope with it. This post, for example, came from an experience of speaking at a brand new event in my town, geared towards inspiring people.  It was raining Saturday morning, and I spent the night before working […]

A Skeptical Doctor’s Medical Marijuana “AHA Moment”

Meet Empathic Practice’s licensed medical marijuana practitioner and medical director, William Hass, MD. With a background in anesthetics and pain management, Dr. Hass has more than forty years of traditional medical experience under his belt. With countless patients attesting to the medicinal benefits of CBD in recent years, Dr. Hass couldn’t help but take notice […]

Your journey to hAPPiness

For individuals interested in beginning a meditation regimen, both the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store are a great place to start! But pull up a search for “Meditation,” and you’ll be given a huge amount of options. At Empathic Practice we use a specialized coaching app to connect with our clients, providing encouragement […]

4 Meditation-Friendly Gulf Coast Escapes

There are many benefits to meditating in the great outdoors. By grounding yourself outside, you can use nature’s sights, smells and sounds as tools to enhance your meditative experience. Pensacola and its surrounding areas are bursting with tranquil ecotourism destinations that are perfect for meditating. So, we’ve compiled a list of Four of the Best […]

5 Most Common Misconceptions Inhibiting Your Meditation Regime

The benefits of meditation have been researched and documented time and again. Not only does regular meditation elevate your mood and strengthen your focus, but it can literally restructure your brain. By allowing your subconscious to take a backseat while your higher-self takes the reigns, you can develop a higher capacity for emotional regulation, experience […]

Why I Recommend Medical Marijuana

When you come to Empathic Practice, we may recommend that you be registered for a Florida Medical Marijuana card if you meet certain terms and conditions. The State has certain requirements and we have important ideas too. First, we are recommending that you could try medical marijuana. We are not prescribing medical marijuana because at […]

Open House Empathic Practice

Whoa. What is going on there? That’s likely the reaction of anyone who passed Empathic Practice on Cervantes on Saturday, January 26 after the sun went down. When you envision an open house, you may think of an office filled with promotional materials, swapping of business cards and lifeless vegetable and fruit trays. The Empathic […]