Leading Experts explore Healing Modalities
The Edison Lightbulb Series and Collaboratory will host a dynamic panel discussion, Resilience in Health, on Jan. 14, 2026.
The event will bring together leading mind, body and soul experts to explore how healing practices can create a healthier Southwest Florida community – from the inside out.
“Resilience is built through the relationship between the mind and the body,” said Allyn Evans, CEO of Monroe Institute. “When people understand how focused attention and intention influence physical and emotional health, they gain skills that support lasting well-being on both a personal and community level.”
The panel includes moderator Christin Collins, co-founder of Root Cause Healing Movement, author and national speaker, as well as:
·Allyn Evans, CEO of Monroe Institute, a global hub for consciousness exploration, blending science and experiential practice. She is an internationally respected speaker and author and frequent podcast guest featured on Gaia’s Divine Science and in Consciousness Connection, streaming on Gaia and Amazon Prime.
·Sudhir Gadh, founder and CEO of Third Element Water, a company that specializes in promoting and highlighting the health benefits of lithium-infused water.
·Patrick Pennie, founder and CEO of Emcyte Corporation, a state-of-the-art regenerative biologics company in Fort Myers, which integrates research, manufacturing, and clinical training through its Biofyl Scientific Lab and Gulf Coast Biologics.The event takes place at the Collaboratory from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The event is free. Seating is limited. First come, first served. To register visit collaboratory.org/event/
ABOUT COLLABORATORY
Collaboratory is a regional community foundation with an evolved mission committed to coordinating the solving of Southwest Florida’s major social problems by 2040. Not alone, but with everyone—the entire community working together across all five counties: Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte and Collier.
Collaboratory provides community leadership, raises and coordinates funding, and disburses funds to organizations that are helping solve the problems our donors and the community have identified as priorities. Collaboratory also provides capacity building with training and resources for regional partners. Given the complexities of the social challenges in our region, Collaboratory ensures we are all working together and that every generous donor achieves the biggest impact with their funds. By using and sharing data to track progress, we ensure that donor dollars are best invested to move the needle on improving social issues.
Connection and collaboration are at the heart of our mission. Since 1976, we have made over $130 million in grants to individuals and organizations across the region to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. It is upon that legacy of a commitment to community we will collectively achieve our 2040 goal. To learn more and get involved, call 239-274-5900 or visit www.collaboratory.org.
