Rewriting the future of neurodivergent and trauma-informed care through nervous system healing, metabolic and hormonal health, safety, and empowerment.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / The Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute (NEI) , St. Pete's newest integrative healing center, gallery, and event space, is hosting a full-day grand opening wellness event, "Celebrate & Connect," on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 2200 2nd Ave S, Suite 134, St. Petersburg, FL .
The event features a powerful lineup of talks that weave together a common theme:
Rewriting the future of neurodivergent and trauma-informed care through nervous system healing, metabolic and hormonal health, safety, and empowerment.
Throughout the day, clinicians, practitioners, and lived-experience leaders will explore how autism, trauma, hormones, metabolism, identity, and energy intersect-and how innovative, evidence-informed care can help people reclaim their lives.
Core Theme: Whole-Person, Neurodivergent-Affirming Healing
The talks are designed to work like a tapestry - each one highlighting a different layer of the healing process:
Autism & Truth-Telling - unpacking myths about autism, real causes under investigation, and what ethical, non-coercive support can look like.
Real-Life Accommodations - moving beyond paperwork to accommodations that actually work at home, school, and work.
Metabolism, Burnout & GLP-1s - exploring how blood sugar, inflammation, and metabolic health influence mood, energy, and burnout.
Women's Health & Menopause - centering the endocannabinoid system, hormones, sex, and identity in midlife and beyond.
Functional Genetics & Personalized Wellness - showing how DNA and functional testing can guide lifestyle shifts and targeted interventions.
PTSD & Divergent Neurology - examining how trauma impacts first responders and neurodivergent brains differently - and how treatment must adapt.
Veterans, Horses & Trauma Recovery - illustrating nervous system healing in real life, outside the four walls of a traditional clinic.
LGBTQ+ Safety & Inclusion - elevating psychological and physical safety for queer and trans community members in healthcare and beyond.
Autoimmunity, GLP-1s & Comorbid Conditions - unpacking the complex overlap between immune dysfunction, chronic illness, and neurodivergence.
Energy Medicine & Peptides - exploring how subtle energy work and targeted peptide therapies can support resilience, repair, and long-term regulation.
Taken together, these sessions create a big-picture view of healing : one that honors biology and identity, science and story, data and intuition.
Speaker & Program Highlights
The event will feature:
A Causes of Autism Panel bringing together multiple perspectives on the complex contributors to autistic presentations.
Cheryl Moore on Accommodation Planning for Real Life -creating meaningful, actionable, neurodivergent-affirming supports.
Heather Hiemstra on Women, Menopause, Sex & the Endocannabinoid System .
Tiffani Botts, PA-C on GLP-1s: Biohacking Burnout and the metabolic side of modern exhaustion.
Angela Fisher, PhD , founder of NEI, on The Truth About Autism Treatment and later co-hosting a Peptides Panel exploring nervous system and longevity support.
Kristine Jordan on Unlocking Lifestyle Wellness Through Functional Genetics .
Dr. Moran on PTSD in First Responders & Divergent Neurology .
Anne & Kristine on an LGBTQ+ Safety Panel .
Shannon Waters on Trauma, Horses & Veterans: Treatment in Real Life .
Alli Williams sharing From Identity Crisis to Acceptance & Empowerment .
Laura Hartman demonstrating Cannabis Nursing + CBD IV .
Sarah on Autoimmune & GLP-1s to Hack Comorbid Conditions .
Trisha Kirby on Hacking Energy Messages .
Between sessions, guests can enjoy live music, art, wellness demos, a silent auction, and raffle items , all curated to support NEI's Neurodivergent Scholarship Fund .
About the Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute
The Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute is an integrative clinic and community hub dedicated to neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed care . NEI blends:
neuropsychological evaluation and diagnostic services
meaningful accommodations and advocacy planning
functional medicine and peptide-based protocols
somatic and energy-based approaches
community education, training, and events
a sensory-conscious art gallery and event space
NEI exists to move beyond "symptom management" into true empowerment, belonging, and long-term nervous system repair .
Tickets & More Information
Tickets for "Celebrate & Connect: A Grand Opening Wellness Event" and additional event details are available online: www.empowerautism.me Event: https://events.humanitix.com/celebrate-and-connect-a-grand-opening-wellness-event
For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, please contact: Ella Waters at [email protected] or 727-371-8355 .
SOURCE: Bionic Bloom View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
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