Miami Health and Fitness

Established in 1988, FIST Mixed Martial Arts offers a potent puree of several styles, including Krav Maga, kung fu, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu, in its curriculum. Throughout the lessons, the school's instructors emphasize self-confidence, discipline, balance, and how a well-delivered high kick can get any malfunctioning jukebox working again. FIST's top priority is the safety of its students, meaning all engagements are closely monitored and students must wear the proper safety equipment. Each class is an hour long, with courses open to martial artists of all ages and abilities. There are classes specifically designed for children (ages 5–7), youth (ages 8–12), and adults (ages 12+), as well as general fitness classes. Check the schedule for upcoming course options.

This deal includes the 24/7-access key card, so you don't have to let The Man tell you when you can avail yourself of Snap's top-of-the-line cardio and strength equipment. Arrive at Snap super late and pretend you're working out in an Edward Hopper painting, or pound the treadmill at four in the morning and get pumped to host a morning shock-jock radio show. Even if you exercise during conventional hours, Snap's friendly, unintimidating atmosphere will provide a refreshing change of pace from any meat-market gym or tough elementary schoolyard you've experienced.

“My practice is really centered on the individual,” Dr. Amaryllis Pascual told NBC 6 News about her self-named clinic, PascualMD. “What I like to do is set up an initial consultation where I meet with the patient and we go over what their desired results are. I then take a look at their lifestyle and the person as a whole, and we customize a treatment plan that’s going to fit that individual.”

Dr. Pascual and three other on-staff doctors—Dr. Vijay Sharma, Dr. Jeffrey LaGrasso, and Dr. Jorge Gaviria—follow this regimen for each treatment they provide, whether clients seek cosmetic surgery, medical weight-loss supervision, or classic skincare services. They also equip their office with delicate lasers capable of softening wrinkles, ousting unwanted hair, and drawing old-timey mustaches on hamburger buns.

Boasting an extensive background in the art of dancing, Butterfly Yoga's teacher and choreographer, Pattie Stafford, channels her love of movement through the practice of yoga, Pilates, and Hot Hula fitness classes. Butterfly's courses encourage students of all experience levels and ages, from kids to seniors, to get fit, build self-awareness, and increase their ability to out-maneuver bendy straws. With an emphasis on a supportive environment and compassionate guidance, instructors seek to inspire self-exploration through movement and meditative quests to discover internal peace-sign tattoos. Additionally, Butterfly Yoga donates 3 percent of all profits to local organizations that work to help transform at-risk and incarcerated youth through the practice of yoga and meditation.

Within the stone walls of Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center, Doctors of Chiropractic Ryan and Melissa Groelz work to root out the fundamental causes of back pain, headaches, and other ailments. The chiropractic duo uses advanced computer systems to analyze each patient's nervous system and posture, then uses those findings to guide spinal adjustments, soft-tissue manipulation, and other treatments.

Dr. Grisel Martos is an avid learner. After completing one level of education at the University of Havana, she graduated at the top of her class with honors from Nova Southeastern University. She swiftly became board certified, and now, feeling it's important to continually expand her dental expertise, belongs to state, national, and intergalactic dental organizations. Today, she works alongside Dr. Eduardo Merino, sharing her expertise with patients requiring services from standard cleanings to more intensive gum surgery, implants, extractions, or Invisalign.