Kati Lambert believes in the extraordinary power of the human mind – our innate ability to think and, more importantly, to direct those thoughts toward our well-being. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified by the International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association, Kati helps clients tap into this potential, guiding them to release the grip of old negative beliefs, limiting blocks, and unhelpful habits that often fuel stress and hinder growth.


Drawing upon three decades of personal exploration in complementary medicine, spirituality, and healing, Kati understands the profound interconnectedness of mind and body. Her expertise encompasses a range of areas, including easing the challenges of medical treatments, navigating trauma, managing anxiety, supporting those with autoimmune illnesses, addressing women's sexual intimacy issues, and facilitating sustainable weight loss. Kati provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals, many of whom live with chronic health conditions or seek lasting lifestyle transformations.


Kati's own journey with hypnosis began during graduate school when paralyzing test anxiety threatened her success. Through hypnotherapy, she experienced a remarkable breakthrough, accessing knowledge she didn't consciously realize she possessed. This pivotal experience solidified her understanding that the answers we seek often reside within our subconscious mind, waiting to be brought to awareness for healing and resolution.


"Your beliefs are the operating system for your thoughts," Kati explains. By accessing the subconscious, she empowers clients to rewrite these internal programs, freeing themselves from patterns that no longer serve them. She personally experienced this transformative power when releasing long-held sabotaging thoughts led to significant positive shifts in her health, relationships, and self-perception.


Kati's approach is grounded in evidence-based science, enhanced by a touch of spiritual insight. She is passionate about empowering others to create profound and lasting change through hypnotherapy and related methods. It is her honor to guide individuals in unlocking their inner resources and stepping into a life of greater freedom and well-being.

by Dr. Amy Oliver
FYZICAL Strenth & Balance Centers NW St. Johns

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How did you get started in orthodontics?
I was raised in a dental family. My father practiced 50 years as a comprehensive general dentist with many advanced accreditations in implants, crown, and bridge. Also, both grandfathers had dental lab experience with one owning one of the first in the Detroit area. I have an engineering background with a master’s in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan. This helps with problem solving for treatment planning and the mechanics of moving teeth. Also, I was fortunate to have a vast clinical experience at both dental school and orthodontic residency. I was honored to be awarded the top prosthodontic award (crown and bridge) and have a year of advanced education in general dentistry. I completed my education with a post doctorate certification in orthodontics and have been a Diplomate with the American Board of Orthodontics for the past 11 years (an honor held by only about 30% of orthodontists nationwide).  

What is the typical time frame for most patients?
From 5 months to one and half years

What cutting-edge technologies do you use? 
I use the latest digital oral scanning technology and was the first practice in Northeast Florida to embrace these updated slimmer and faster scanners. I use them in digital planning such as Invisalign, Insignia, custom Damon braces, LightForce 3D printed clear braces, and metal printed appliances. They have six 3D cameras in the capture wand, and it replaces goopy impressions with scans that take only two minutes. My 3D x-rays show not only the teeth but their placement in the bone so I can easily move them without fear of compromising the roots. Centering the teeth in the bone also provides a more stable finish. I create digital custom treatment plans for each patient in braces and Invisalign. Plus, our retainers are made and ready for the day braces are removed by digitally removing braces from 3D printed models. 

How does the use of the latest technology improve patient outcomes?
It increases efficiency and accuracy. It also helps with planning and fabrication of appliances such as braces, aligners, and metal printed expanders for a custom fit, and the accuracy of retainers which can be prepared immediately after removing braces. Orthodontics is not a one-size-fits-all therapy. Everyone’s anatomy is different, and we have the tools to respond to and optimize those differences and create their best smile. 

What are some of the typical problems you see?
Overlapped and crowded teeth are the most frequent problem I see. In addition to the aesthetic reward of straight teeth, crowded teeth are more difficult to keep clean and since the teeth are out of place, the bite does not fit as it should, and wear becomes a problem over time. 

What are the most common treatments? 
Unraveling crowding can be done using braces or Invisalign so we tailor the treatment to the patient. Invisalign can be used on patients from age 7 to 80 and beyond so it is always an option in our hands. Because crowding is often a result of a narrow upper palate, we like to see children starting at Age 7 so if an expander is needed to make more room for the erupting teeth, we can get that heavy lifting done early and create a better environment for the permanent teeth to erupt in a much better position. We can accomplish all of that in just 6-9 months; That leaves less work to be done once all the teeth are in. When the teeth are closer to their final positions from the start, retention is easier as well. We encourage parents to bring their children for a complimentary evaluation once the permanent teeth begin to arrive around Age 7. Not everyone will need early intervention but for those who do, it can save the child from more complicated and sometimes invasive procedures down the road. 

How does Smiles by Dr. Craig Hadgis Orthodontist give back to the St. Johns community?
My practice has been in place now for over 40 years. I joined back in 2018 and am now sole owner of Smiles by Dr Craig Hadgis Orthodontist. As a local business and family, we feel it is our duty to give back to the communities we serve and do our best to support our patients and schools. We have given thousands of dollars in sponsorships and donations. We appreciate the community support we receive and enjoy seeing our patients and our schools thrive. 

What do you like to do in your spare time?
As a University of Michigan graduate, I do enjoy watching college sports. Anne and I have three small children, two girls and our boy just arrived on April 18! Other than helping my patients improve their smiles, there is no place I would rather be right now than with Anne and our children helping them grow! With three we are officially outnumbered and there is always a hilarious, imaginative, or magical moment to enjoy. ​

CycleBar St. Johns, is a unique fitness concept providing an inclusive and inspiring low-impact/high-intensity indoor cycling experience for all ages and body types. They opened in Bartram Market, located behind Durbin Pavilion in November 2023.  Business owner Susanne Krivanek spent years evaluating business concepts looking for one that fostered her passion for fitness, growth, and community. When she discovered CycleBar, an instant spark ignited for this Leadership Consultant and former Adjunct Professor for Rutgers and LaSalle Universities, – “Not only could I grow a business yet support the growth of our community and its members.” says Susanne.


For Susanne, there was a personal connection as well. Some of her fondest memories with her father were of their early morning bike rides. However, after he endured a horrific bike accident, as well as Susanne injuring her knee in a boot-camp style workout, she turned to cycling to increase her fitness level while not further damaging her joints. After attending her first CycleBar class, she realized how fun and effective an indoor cycling workout can be. “There is nothing more motivating than cycling to great music, an engaging instructor, and an energized crowd of all different types of people – I became hooked and got so much more out of my workout than what I could ever achieve on my indoor bike at home.” 

The Rider Experience

The Rider Experience at CycleBar is both welcoming and empowering. Upon entering the lobby you are greeted by a Customer Experience Associate (CBX), who sets you up with everything you need for a great workout, including shoe rental and premium water to fill your water bottle. While waiting for the ride to start, you can connect with other members in our Community Room or explore our premium retail boutique with top brands like lululemon and Tavi.  

When the ride gets ready to begin, our team assists riders to get properly set up on our patented Stages bikes. Then, it’s time to “Rock Your Ride!” Led by our highly skilled instructors, there are six different ride formats to choose from, offering variety in difficulty and style. Some formats, like Foundations and Connect, are for those getting started in indoor cycling or just want to focus on the ride itself. For those looking for more of a challenge, the Performance and Empower rides help take their performance and cardio endurance to a whole new level – great for athletes looking to complement other workouts they do. The Classic format is our standard ride, providing a balanced workout that appeals to all different types of riders.

During the workout, there is a body component that uses a weight bar (thus the name CycleBAR). Most rides limit the upper body component to one song yet our new Strength workout includes much more focus on the upper body. For information on the CycleBar experience, visit https://www.cyclebar.com/the-experience.

At its core CycleBar St. Johns’ differentiator is its focus on community and helping people achieve greater focus on their goals and priorities. “For example, we have a Purpose Wall where our members can share their priorities with one another, as well as helps them focus on the important things in their lives – it’s a reminder every time they enter the Community Room.

There are many other ways our team helps people to connect with one another and focus on their goals in their workout and life overall.”  

As a busy professional, single mom, and caregiver of her special needs sister, Susanne realizes how tough it is to fit priorities like fitness into your schedule. “For me, finding time for priorities like socializing and fitness has been difficult. At CycleBar St. Johns, our members can connect with so many different types of people and empower them to do more in less time – not to mention build their network to help them achieve their professional goals as well.”

Giving Back

CycleBar offers numerous value-added opportunities for personal and community growth with CycleGives Community Fundraising - rides where participants get a great workout, connect with others, and support their favorite nonprofits.  Other special events help enrich the lives of its members, such as free morning stretches and yoga, and wellness-related information sessions and vendors. 

Susanne says she chose to locate her business in St. Johns because of its potential and diverse community. “There are so many great, friendly people from all over the world here; it amazes me at the number of uplifting people here who seek to help others, add value to their community, and connect others to support their success.”

Two years from now Susanne envisions CycleBar St. Johns to be an even more robust community that provides even more value to its members. “We have over 200 members and are growing quickly. It’s inspiring to me to see how the word is spreading – the energy and power that our community provides will only get stronger as our membership grows.”

Could you jump into a pool to save someone’s life? In the deep end? What if it was your child? That’s a scary thought but it’s a nightmare I lived through when my daughter was five years old. Had both of us not learned how to swim at the YMCA, she might not be alive today. 

It was clear from a young age McKinley was a fish. She took swim lessons at the YMCA when she was two years old and loved it. It’s so important to get your kids in the water early so they develop critical skills that’ll last a lifetime.
That was never more evident than the day she got stuck in a neighborhood pool. She was maneuvering her body to try and free herself, but she was trapped. There was no lifeguard on duty, so I jumped in and pulled my daughter out. She wasn’t breathing, so I administered CPR and was able to revive her before taking her to Baptist Medical Center, where Dr. Neeraj Neval, Neocritical Care ICU Medical Director took over.

I remember sitting in the emergency department, soaking wet, wondering what would happen next. I knew my daughter would survive, but would she be afraid of the water for the rest of her life? I didn’t have to wait long to find out.

About a month later, our neighbors asked us if we wanted to go the Williams Family YMCA to watch their kids take swim lessons. I immediately tensed up. I remember thinking the only way my daughter was going to be around a pool again was if we sold our house and bought one with a pool so we could constantly keep an eye on her. Reluctantly, I agreed to go with our neighbors and McKinley came too. 

I’ll never forget that car ride. She initially stared quietly out the window but then spoke up. 

“Do I have to get in the water?” she asked. 
“No, of course not,” I replied.
A few minutes passed.
“If I just want to put my feet in, can I?” she said. 
“Yes, if you want,” I answered.

We eventually got to the pool and after watching her friends go through their class, McKinley stood up and said, “I’m ready.” 

When she jumped in, I immediately started crying and thanking God for seeing us through this.
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My brave little girl, who I had to bring back to life just a month prior, fearlessly got back in the water and started swimming like nothing had happened.

​Jill is an architect of and for life. She has a unique way of listening, perceiving, and producing quality perspectives that make one think, move, know, and grow. She has been in practice of self-development for 15 years which has affected her personal and professional life to be able to bring you Continuum Life Coaching, LLC. She is an objective creator and has an uncanny way to get to the heart of the matter, seamlessly, all while painting a picture of opportunity that includes an objective view that is universal and inclusive of each subject. She has a natural and deep perceptive way of listening that makes one comfortable, at ease, and open to move to grow. Her natural ability to bring out the best in each one is truly a gift to experience.

"I am a Life Artist who coaches, constructs, and coordinates, the colors of our lives to produce a vision and view that reflects the internal hue.  As a result I produce the coordinated effect upon the white canvas to overcome the ultimate fear, the fear of the unknown called, "The Art of Transformation", which consistently and confidently connects us to the "Continuum" of life."

​"For a long time, we have been able to close these vessels in older and bigger infants and children because the devices used to close them are of a certain size, but they're too big for the premature babies," said Dr. English, who performed Jaden's procedure. "This tiny device is the first technology that allows us to close a PDA in premature infants."

Dr. English is specially trained to implant this technology in babies weighing as little as two pounds through a cardiac catheterization procedure in which the wire mesh device is guided through the vessels to close the opening.

A non-surgical option for premature infants

Previously, the only other option to close a PDA in infants was surgery.

"Heart surgery is more invasive and involves an incision between the ribs," said Dr. English. "The children usually recover well following the surgical procedure, but there are some risks associated so we prefer a non-surgical procedure to close the PDA when possible."

The smallest child to date to have a PDA closed at Wolfson Children's, Jaden was less than five pounds at the time of the procedure. Stewart said she noticed a positive change in Jaden just hours after the procedure was completed.
"Almost immediately, you could see a difference just with his oxygen support levels," she said.

Within a couple of days, Jaden was taken off the ventilator and put on low-flow oxygen support.

In late August, Jaden was removed from all oxygen support, breathing on his own and ready to join his dad Justin and sisters, Jordan, 12, and Riley, 10, at home.

"He's doing a lot better with his breathing and he's even starting to bottle feed now," Stewart said. "He is definitely pacing himself as far as being able to breathe and swallow at the same time, but the procedure turned things around."

Stewart said Jaden is growing stronger each day and hitting milestones a lot quicker than before.

"He's on his way to being healthy and being able to really function without as much support as he needed before," she said.
 
The pediatric cardiology, imaging, cardiac intensive care, cardiac anesthesiology and heart surgery teams with Wolfson Children's C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute treat a full range of pediatric cardiac conditions, from defects present at birth to heart rhythm disorders. To learn more, call 904.202.8550 or visit wolfsonchildrens.com/heart