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Leading Crunch Franchise Announces Grand Opening And Ribbon Cutting For Mega 60,000-Square-Foot Gym In Tucker, Georgia


“We are extremely excited about sharing the unique experience of the Crunch brand with the residents surrounding our newest location in Tucker,” said CR Fitness Holdings CEO Tony Scrimale. “We can’t wait to show you how we combine top-notch equipment, extraordinary classes, and personal training at an unbeatable value.”

Fusing fitness with entertainment, Crunch Tucker boasts top-quality strength training equipment, an extensive selection of premier cardio equipment, Hot Yoga, a Group Fitness Studio, HIITZone™, a Cycling Studio, a Training Hub, Dry Saunas, HydroMassage®, tanning facilities, and spacious locker rooms, among other amenities.

The CR Fitness team, led by industry giants Vince Julian, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale, boasts a collective experience of over 150 years in the fitness realm. Today, the CR Fitness family manages 56 Crunch Fitness locations, spanning across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. The arrival of Crunch Tucker as location #57 isn’t just about expanding – it’s about creating exciting job opportunities in the bustling Atlanta region.

To kickstart the festivities and provide our community with a preview of what’s to come, Crunch Tucker will host a “Sneak Peek Sip Sip” event on Thursday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Crunch Fitness invites all to join in the festivities and begin your journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Media Contact

Tricia Mason, CR Fitness Holdings LLC., 813-601-7471, [email protected], Crunch.com

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Gateway Aesthetic Institute & Laser Center Announces Relocation to a New, Modern Facility


Since joining Dr. Taylor in 2019, Dr. Megan McClean has established herself as a leader and innovator in the field of laser and aesthetic dermatology. She is sought out for her expertise in enhancing her patients’ appearance through advanced combination therapies, taking into consideration the unique goals and preferences of each individual. Dr. McClean believes in ongoing maintenance and improvement through biostimulation and regenerative medicine and is highly skilled at achieving beautiful and natural results. She has pioneered several signature treatments at Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center, including the popular “Light and Bright” laser facial. She continues to be involved in academic inquiry, serving as an investigator in clinical trials for both cosmetic and medical dermatology, and publishing in international journals. As an invited monthly contributor to the “DermSurgery Digest” podcast, Dr. McClean is trusted to keep her colleagues abreast of the latest published advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Kimberly Huerth has a particular interest in finding creative approaches to help patients with complex aesthetic concerns. For inspiration, she frequently travels internationally to learn from other aesthetic thought leaders and finds ways to incorporate a wide variety of advanced treatment approaches into her practice. Dr. Huerth seeks to integrate key principles from regenerative aesthetics, cutaneous biology, laser physics, and where appropriate, medical therapeutics, with her keen aesthetic eye and technical skill when carefully curating treatments for her patients. Dr. Huerth also contributes regularly to the dermatology literature, having authored chapters in three different authoritative aesthetic textbooks during the past few years, and serving as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, a highly regarded publication that focuses on the latest advances in aesthetic and medical dermatology.

Completing this exceptional team is Dr. Donna Fischer, whose background in obstetrics and gynecology brings a unique perspective to the practice. She draws upon this expertise when performing laser-assisted labiaplasty, as well as a wide array of energy-based vaginal rejuvenation treatments. While she is skilled in many aesthetic procedures, Dr. Fischer is particularly sought after for her expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, semaglutide for medically supported weight loss, and liposuction.

Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center’s team of physicians and support staff have all expressed their unbridled enthusiasm for the relocation in 2024, as well as their continued commitment to providing exceptional care to patients. In a jointly issued statement, they declared, “Our team of highly experienced, specialty-trained physicians takes great joy in creating comprehensive, customized treatment plans for the patients we are privileged to serve. With our collective expertise and the advanced capabilities of our new facility, patients can trust that we will meticulously handle their well-being and safety while delivering beautiful aesthetic outcomes.”

Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center’s new location will be open for appointments and consultations in early 2024. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the current location (440 West 200 South, Suite 250 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101), please visit their website at www.gatewaylasercenter.com or call (801) 595-1600.

About Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center:

The physicians at Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center are known for performing a number of unique and highly sought-after specialty treatments, including laser resurfacing, laser eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), laser-assisted torn or gauged earlobe repair, laser reshaping of rhinophyma (bulbous nose), laser ablation of benign skin lesions (including xanthelasma, sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrheic keratosis, skin tags, syringomas, milia, and others), laser treatments for pigmented and vascular birthmarks (including hemangiomas and port wine stains), sclerotherapy and laser treatment for varicose and spider veins (including those on the hands and face), laser and excisional removal of moles, medical and laser-directed therapy for a wide variety of pigmentary disorders, surgical and non-surgical treatments for cellulite, liposuction and fat transfer, and scalp and eyebrow hair transplants as well as non-surgical hair growth treatments. Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center also offers a wide variety of routine aesthetic treatments, such as injectables including neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify) and soft tissue fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Teoxane, Belotero, Sculptra, Radiesse), chemical peels, laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, radiofrequency microneedling, and thread-lifts, among others. They also offer a robust selection of esthetician-led treatments.

Media Contact

Isabelle Geddes, Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center, 1 801-595-1600, [email protected], https://gatewaylasercenter.com/

Dr. Kimberly Huerth, Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center, 1 801-595-1600, [email protected], https://gatewaylasercenter.com/

SOURCE Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center

An 8 Week Guide to Relieve Stress and Regain Resilience’


New book provides an 8-week program to provide readers with a holistic approach to effectively address stress

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With more than two decades of experience as a family medicine physician and a recognized expert in stress management and burnout, Dr. Poorvi P. Shah has witnessed the profound impact of stress on both physical and mental well-being. Driven by a deep commitment to help individuals in effectively navigating stress, enhancing their mental health, and warding off illness, she presents her latest book, “Stress Tools: An 8 Week Guide to Relieve Stress and Regain Resilience” (published by Balboa Press).

This book introduces an eight-week program meticulously crafted to provide readers with a holistic approach to effectively address one of the most pervasive challenges of contemporary life. Each chapter comprises introspective inquiries and practical exercises that can be initiated right away. Upon completing this book, readers will discover techniques to alleviate stress and feelings of being overwhelmed, ultimately rediscovering a sense of tranquility and well-being.

“I myself suffered burnout and imbalance when I was in medical school and residency. I was overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable and not myself. I made poor food choices, stopped exercising, and abandoned healthy habits. I recalled some of the practices my parents taught me, such as yoga, meditation, laughing, and being positive. Slowly, I returned to my old self and I vowed to help others do the same,” Shah says.

When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, Shah answered, “It is important to manage stress, and there are ways to do it that are straightforward, practical and take just a few minutes a day. It is also essential for our health and well-being. My hope is that readers will take a few techniques and implement them in their lives on a regular basis.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/445668-stress-tools

“Stress Tools: An 8 Week Guide to Relieve Stress and Regain Resilience”
By Poorvi P. Shah, D.O.
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 176 pages | ISBN 9798765244609
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 176 pages | ISBN 9798765244586
E-Book | 176 pages | ISBN 9798765244593
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Dr. Poorvi Shah is a board certified physician, keynote speaker, workplace wellness advisor and health coach. She spent the last 20 years working onsite at Google’s headquarters, in urgent cares, free clinics, and private practice. She founded Peace & Good Health, a company dedicated to transforming stress through mind-body medicine. She lives a tranquil life full of yoga, breath work, and meditation in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

Media Contact

Marketing Services, BalboaPress, 844-682-1282, [email protected], https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/445668-stress-tools

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Blue Diamond Herbs Invests In InstantGMP™ PRO For Manufacturing Excellence


  • EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT FOR OPTIMAL UPTIME
    Blue Diamond Herbs is investing in new equipment to elevate its manufacturing capabilities. InstantGMP’s integrated Equipment Log will play a pivotal role in ensuring that this equipment remains in peak working condition, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
  • EFFICIENT, ACCURATE, AND QUALITY WHITE AND PRIVATE LABEL MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
    Blue Diamond Herbs specializes in white and private-label manufacturing. InstantGMP™ PRO software streamlines these processes by offering external user capabilities, including an Electronic Batch Record (EBR) module with a signoff feature that supports great traceability and a Vendor Management module that allows internal users and external vendors the ability to collaborate, edit, and approve quality documents and business agreements which are automatically uploaded to the integrated Electronic Data Management System (EDMS). Additionally, the EDMS allows Blue Diamond Herbs to establish individual customer product specifications.
  • MAKE-TO-ORDER ELECTRONIC BATCH RECORD MODULE FOR SAMPLE CREATION
    To support and enhance their commitment to customer satisfaction, Blue Diamond Herbs can leverage InstantGMP’s Make-To-Order Electronic Batch Record feature to efficiently generate product samples for their client’s marketing and physician/prescriber outreach initiatives.
  • A COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PRODUCTION RECORD PLATFORM
    Blue Diamond Herbs’ diverse product line, which includes gummies, kava, and Kratom, demands a powerful Master Production Record platform.
    InstantGMP’s solution ensures seamless coordination and control over the entire production process, from formulation to finished product.
  • CONFIGURABILITY FEATURES FOR EXPANSION
    Anticipating growth, Blue Diamond Herbs appreciates InstantGMP’s configurability features. The software can adapt seamlessly to accommodate expansion, providing the flexibility needed to meet evolving business demands.

Luke Didio, Founder and President of Blue Diamond Herbs, expressed his excitement about their investment in InstantGMP™ PRO software, stating, “We believe that excellence in manufacturing is the cornerstone of our success in the Kratom industry. InstantGMP™ PRO software aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality and efficiency. We are confident that this partnership will empower us to achieve our goals and provide the highest level of service to our customers.”

InstantGMP is proud to welcome Blue Diamond Herbs into our circle of valued clients. This collaboration marks a significant step towards ensuring GMP and FDA compliance while driving operational excellence in manufacturing.

To learn more about InstantGMP™ PRO software and how it can enhance your manufacturing processes, contact our sales team today to schedule a live demonstration of our all-in-one solution.

Media Contact

Robert Pochadt, InstantGMP Inc., 919-645-1072, [email protected], www.instantgmp.com

Jeremy Hall, InstantGMP Inc., 919-645-1073, [email protected], www.instantgmp.com

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Ziegler Advises Envera Health on its Sale to Access Healthcare


David Cerino, CEO of Envera, commented, “Joining forces with Access Healthcare is a tremendous opportunity for Envera. We share the vision for transforming healthcare pathways for health systems, hospitals, physician practices, medical groups, and, most importantly, patients. We will do so by applying innovative technology, empathetic patient engagement teams, and developing custom solutions.”

Mark Turco, Managing Director, Ziegler Healthcare Investment Banking, commented, “Envera’s unique patient access and engagement approach allows healthcare providers across the continuum to deliver patient-centric solutions to improve experiences. This is an extremely exciting partnership, and Ziegler is thrilled to have represented Envera on this transaction.”

Ziegler’s Healthcare Investment Banking team is focused on delivering best-in-class advisory and financing solutions for companies and organizations across the healthcare industry. In our core practice areas of healthcare services, information technology, hospitals, and senior living, Ziegler is one of the most active M&A firms offering differentiated sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization/restructuring, equity private placement, and strategic partnering services.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, and proprietary investments firm. Specializing in the healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance, enables Ziegler to generate a positive impact on the clients and communities it serves. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the United States, Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales & trading and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

Media Contact

Christine McCarty, Ziegler, 3125961617, [email protected], www.ziegler.com

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2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Honor Dr. Alison Bentley on Oct. 25


Beyond her scientific achievements, Dr. Bentley is celebrated for her exceptional mentorship and advocacy efforts. During her career, Dr. Bentley has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers. Her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, considering their unique backgrounds and interests, has been pivotal in raising awareness and garnering support for vital agricultural research. Dr. Bentley’s media prowess and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the cause of agricultural science, particularly in the critical areas of food and nutrition security.

In the words of Dr. Bentley, “As the 2023 BCCA recipient, it is an honor to join the illustrious company of the past awardees. The fragility of our current food and agricultural systems means that, more than ever, scientists need to effectively communicate the science we do and why it matters. Science is much more than experiments in isolation: it is about integrating ideas, working across disciplines and scales, and finding new ways to tackle the most challenging of problems. Receiving the BCCA is a fantastic recognition of this and of the global nature of science. It is also a reminder of the importance of working harder to achieve gender equity in science.”

Dr. Bentley’s “Speaking up for Speaking Out” presentation will highlight the importance of scientific leadership and communication in driving positive change. Reflecting on the historical significance of individuals and movements in progressing scientific and social goals, her talk will underscore some of the key events of recent years that have significantly impacted the global food system. Moreover, it will emphasize the importance of the fight for gender equality and how empowering a more diverse scientific and agricultural community can lead to more effective solutions for the future.

The Borlaug CAST Communication Award, named in honor of Dr. Norman Borlaug, a Nobel Prize laureate and author of the first CAST publication and Dr. Charles A. Black, the first executive vice president of CAST, is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements by scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals in the agricultural, environmental or food sectors. These individuals are acknowledged for their significant contributions to advancing science through effective communication in the public policy arena.

Please visit our landing page to register for the event and for more information about the 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award.

What: 2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Presentation to Dr. Alison Bentley
When: Oct. 25, 2023, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Where: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa

About CAST
CAST is a nonprofit organization comprising scientific societies, companies, nonprofits and individuals. It provides credible, balanced and science-based information to policymakers, media, the private sector and the public through a network of experts. CAST publishes papers written and reviewed by volunteer scientists and subject experts across disciplines. It is funded through membership dues, gifts and grants. Learn more at cast-science.org.

About the World Food Prize:
The World Food Prize is an international event that recognizes individuals’ achievements in improving food quality, quantity and availability worldwide. It serves as a platform to discuss global food security and agricultural advancements.

Media Contact

Carlos Back Vianna, CAST – Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, 5155097790, [email protected], https://www.cast-science.org/

SOURCE CAST – Council for Agricultural Science and Technology

World Precision Instruments Expands EVOM™ Auto with Both 24 and 96 Multiwell Plate Capability, Combining Transepithelial Electrical Resistance (TEER) Measurements with a High Throughput Format for Drug Discovery



SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — World Precision Instruments (WPI) is excited to expand the capability of the EVOM™ Auto, now offering both 24 and 96 multiwell capacity in one single platform. The EVOM™ Auto enables rapid and reproducible measurements of Transepithelial…