MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Rachel Toperzer, LCSW
Hi! Allow me to introduce myself — my name is Rachel Toperzer. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the proud owner of Growing Emotions Mental Health Therapy.
I was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, but I’ve called Vero Beach home since 2015. After graduating college, I moved here to help care for my grandmother. I grew up visi
Hi! Allow me to introduce myself — my name is Rachel Toperzer. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the proud owner of Growing Emotions Mental Health Therapy.
I was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, but I’ve called Vero Beach home since 2015. After graduating college, I moved here to help care for my grandmother. I grew up visiting this area to see my grandparents and have always loved our little town. Not long after moving, I met my now‑husband — and we couldn’t think of a better place to raise our two beautiful kids.
Being a mom can be super hard — trust me, I get it! That’s a big part of why I opened my practice: to support and care for this community we’re raising our families in.
Growing Emotions Mental Health Therapy provides compassionate, effective services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The practice offers trauma-informed support for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, while equipping parents and caregivers with tools to strengthen family connection and reduce stress. All services are rooted in creating safe, nurturing environments where healing and growth can thrive.
OB/GYN/Birth Specialists
Michele Sara
Irene Ciceron
Irene Ciceron
Hi! I’m Michele Sara, a Postpartum Doula & Certified Personal Trainer serving Indian River County. I call myself “The Motherhood Doula” because I know first hand how much support is needed both prior to, and beyond the “fourth Trimester.”
I’ve always had a heart for helping others, and it was through my journey into motherhood that I truly
Hi! I’m Michele Sara, a Postpartum Doula & Certified Personal Trainer serving Indian River County. I call myself “The Motherhood Doula” because I know first hand how much support is needed both prior to, and beyond the “fourth Trimester.”
I’ve always had a heart for helping others, and it was through my journey into motherhood that I truly found what made my heart full.
As a mother of a newborn in early 2020, and the beginning of a global pandemic, I got a taste of what being stripped of all support and resources felt like and the way it affected me. I began speaking out so that other mothers knew they weren’t alone, and eventually I knew that being more hands on in this way, was exactly what I was sent here to do.
I focus on mother/baby connection and provide support that cradles this dynamic. I strive to help mothers feel empowered to trust their motherly instincts & intuition. Through hands on help, a loving ear, resources to share, and someone to walk alongside women through pregnancy and beyond.
I am the village. I “hold the mother”, support the mother and empower the mother. This may look different from woman to woman, but the goal is the same. For Mothers to thrive through this beautiful transition… their Sacred Becoming.
I’m married to a wonderful, supportive man and Marine Corps veteran, whom I’ve been with since 2012. Together, we have a son who is our world & currently have another little one on the way. We have two dogs and some backyard chickens. We love traveling to the mountains, boating on the weekends and finding new places to explore. I love photography, weightlifting, meditation and journaling with a cozy blanket and cup of herbal tea.
I am a big advocate for mental health, self worth, children being treated as the humans they are and awareness of the things women go through.
Reach out for more information… I’d love to walk beside you.
Irene Ciceron
Irene Ciceron
Irene Ciceron
Certified pre/postpartum coach and OTA helping moms stay strong, ease pain, and feel confident in every stage of motherhood.
Helping mama's in different seasons of their life, whether it be during pregnancy or postpartum decrease back pain and provide small doses of movement to help them function as moms!
As moms, we are super busy and
Certified pre/postpartum coach and OTA helping moms stay strong, ease pain, and feel confident in every stage of motherhood.
Helping mama's in different seasons of their life, whether it be during pregnancy or postpartum decrease back pain and provide small doses of movement to help them function as moms!
As moms, we are super busy and tend to forget to take care of ourselves and we forget that small goals are also big accomplishments! With meeting moms where there are at in life and providing short movements to improve posture, decrease pain and improve quality of life is a passion of mine!
I'm looking forward to helping as many Mama's as possible on their fitness journey.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Nicole Plumley, PT, DPT
Pelvic‑health and orthopedic physical therapy for women — compassionate, evidence‑based care tailored to each life stage.
Dietitian/ Nutrition
Teresa Eury, MPH, RDN, LDN
Teresa Eury, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and mom of two boys who keep life anything but boring. She knows firsthand how hard it is to juggle hormones, health, and the chaos of everyday life (while still wanting to enjoy tacos on a Tuesday).
With her mix of science, humor, and real-life strategies, Te
Teresa Eury, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and mom of two boys who keep life anything but boring. She knows firsthand how hard it is to juggle hormones, health, and the chaos of everyday life (while still wanting to enjoy tacos on a Tuesday).
With her mix of science, humor, and real-life strategies, Teresa helps people simplify nutrition, calm digestive drama, and feel human again, without giving up the foods they love.
She’s also the author of Silly Acts and the Attack Against My Nutrient Grabber: Gabrael’s Diagnosis with Celiac Disease, a children’s book that brings hope, laughter, and clarity to families navigating celiac disease.
She believes wellness is about balance: nourishing your body, feeding your soul, and yes, making room for chocolate.
Fitness
Crystal Divers
Crystal Divers
Crystal Divers
Crystal Divers is the founder of JoyFit A Movement Studio in Vero Beach, where she's building a community centered on strength, joy, and sustainable movement.
With nearly a decade of experience as a certified group fitness instructor across multiple formats—including strength training, dance, barre, and mat Pilates—Crystal understands firs
Crystal Divers is the founder of JoyFit A Movement Studio in Vero Beach, where she's building a community centered on strength, joy, and sustainable movement.
With nearly a decade of experience as a certified group fitness instructor across multiple formats—including strength training, dance, barre, and mat Pilates—Crystal understands firsthand how movement transforms not just bodies, but lives.
As a former exhausted mom who discovered her own path to wellness through group fitness, Crystal is passionate about creating accessible, empowering spaces where women can reclaim their health and find genuine joy in how they move. Before founding JoyFit, she was an award-winning high school teacher, bringing the same dedication to encouraging growth and building confidence into every class she leads.
Joy Nottage
Crystal Divers
Crystal Divers
Hi, I’m Joy Nottage. I’m a wife, mother of 5, and "Gigi" to 3 awesome boys and 1 beautiful girl. Believe me — I understand the challenges of balancing personal well-being, work, and family!
At one point in my life, I was overweight, had very little energy, and way too many things on my plate. I was running myself ragged — and one day I rea
Hi, I’m Joy Nottage. I’m a wife, mother of 5, and "Gigi" to 3 awesome boys and 1 beautiful girl. Believe me — I understand the challenges of balancing personal well-being, work, and family!
At one point in my life, I was overweight, had very little energy, and way too many things on my plate. I was running myself ragged — and one day I realized that SOMETHING had to change. Through a baby-step process, I began to lose weight, build muscle, feel energized, and FINALLY start living a life I loved.
It was during that journey that I discovered my passion for fitness. I became an ACE-certified personal trainer because I knew there were others out there just like me — and I wanted to help them.
NJoyLife Personal Fitness was created for ANYONE who wants to be healthier and more fit, but just doesn’t know where to start. I teach people how to lose fat, build muscle, and eat for the body they’ve always desired — and I empower them to become more than they ever thought possible!
Wellness
Lauren Sloat, DNP
Born and raised in Vero Beach, Lauren Sloat has been in healthcare for over 10 years. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing and has been practicing locally as a nurse‑practitioner for the past 5 years.
With 3 years of experience in rheumatology, Lauren took a bold step in 2024 and opened her own practice — Lo Med.
She’s passionate about helping
Born and raised in Vero Beach, Lauren Sloat has been in healthcare for over 10 years. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing and has been practicing locally as a nurse‑practitioner for the past 5 years.
With 3 years of experience in rheumatology, Lauren took a bold step in 2024 and opened her own practice — Lo Med.
She’s passionate about helping people feel better in their own skin — inside and out. Her offerings include hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, thyroid optimization, comprehensive lab analysis, anti-aging treatments, and aesthetic care.
Lo Med is a wellness clinic in Vero Beach that provides personalized care for men and women seeking support with hormone balance, weight management, and overall health and vitality. Services include bioidentical hormone replacement (for women and men), medical‑supervised weight‑loss programs, thyroid optimization, lab-based hormone and wellness evaluations, anti-aging treatments, and aesthetic procedures. Lo Med offers both in‑person and telemedicine visits, striving to be a consistent, trusted resource for clients seeking to feel confident, energized, and in control of their health journey.
Jennifer Vega
Regenerative‑medicine and wellness clinic offering hormone therapy, weight‑management, and aesthetic services.
Allison & Madison Votzi
Facials, body care, and confidence-boosting wellness including sauna and cold plunge therapy.
More Than Skin & Company (MTS&co) was built for the moments when someone looks at their skin and feels like it no longer reflects who they are. After surgery, pregnancy, weight changes, or life-altering diagnoses, many people are left with scars,
Facials, body care, and confidence-boosting wellness including sauna and cold plunge therapy.
More Than Skin & Company (MTS&co) was built for the moments when someone looks at their skin and feels like it no longer reflects who they are. After surgery, pregnancy, weight changes, or life-altering diagnoses, many people are left with scars, stretch marks, or pigment changes and no clear next step. This is where we come in.
Charissa Wright, APRN
Nurse practitioner offering women’s wellness and prenatal care with compassion and clinical clarity.
estheticians/Hair Care
Dana DeSimone
Felicia Drucker
Felicia Drucker
Dedicated hairstylist with over 19 years of experience in customer service, driven by a deep passion for helping others feel confident, cared for, and seen. Throughout her career, she has built meaningful connections with her clients, using her craft not only to enhance appearance but to uplift and empower individuals from all walks of l
Dedicated hairstylist with over 19 years of experience in customer service, driven by a deep passion for helping others feel confident, cared for, and seen. Throughout her career, she has built meaningful connections with her clients, using her craft not only to enhance appearance but to uplift and empower individuals from all walks of life. Dana has a special place in her heart for children and is especially committed to supporting those who may need encouragement the most. She has proudly participated in St. Baldrick’s Foundation events, raising awareness for childhood cancer and standing in solidarity with children and families facing unimaginable challenges. Inspired by her belief in the power of personal care, Dana is in the process of launching her own nonprofit organization dedicated to providing haircuts for children in foster care. Her mission is to help these children build confidence, self-worth, and a sense of normalcy through something as simple yet impactful as a haircut. Dana believes that small acts of care can create lasting change, and she is honored to use her skills and experience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Felicia Drucker
Felicia Drucker
Felicia Drucker
I’m a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup artist with about 10 years of experience, dedicated to helping clients feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in their own skin. At 30 years old, I bring both expertise and a fresh, modern approach to skincare and beauty.
My passion lies in creating personalized treatments that enhance na
I’m a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup artist with about 10 years of experience, dedicated to helping clients feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in their own skin. At 30 years old, I bring both expertise and a fresh, modern approach to skincare and beauty.
My passion lies in creating personalized treatments that enhance natural features while providing a relaxing, supportive experience—especially for women looking to feel their absolute best.
In addition to my work in the beauty industry, I’m also a two-time surrogate, an experience that has shaped my deep sense of compassion and care for others.
I proudly work at The Wellness Spot in Vero Beach, Florida, where I continue to combine skill, artistry, and heart in everything I do.