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 ella@bionicbloom.org or 727-371-8355.
SOURCE: Bionic Bloom
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