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FLORIDA CANNABIS
HEMP SPOTLIGHT:
COUNCIL Paula Savchenko. Esq.
LAUNCHES Law Offices of Moffa,
Sutton & Donnini, P.A.
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SR Construction Services
Homefield Advantage
BY BARBARA R. FALLON and construction statewide.
According to Seddon, a two decades-long,
When you meet someone with a passion robust network of longstanding relationships
for his/her work there is often a compelling across a diverse landscape of disciplines that
personal reason which contributes to success. include the tenant improvement market where
So it is with Ryan Seddon, Principle of SR their significant experience in the
Construction Services, a turnkey vertically- medical/health field creates an awareness of the
integrated Florida general contractor with mutual issues that building for patients require.
multiple statewide licenses offering synergy “In addition, SR Construction Services is
with clients. As a third-generation contractor, unique in bringing our knowledge of Florida’s Vijay S. Choksi
Seddon initially had little intention of follow- cannabis legal parameters to the design and con-
ing in the footsteps of his grandfather and struction table. For example, as a real estate
dad, but when the ‘bug’ bit him in 1999 he identification source we are aware that strict GrowHealthy:
went into the construction field by starting zoning requirements result in a finite map of
his own company and worked towards Eric Rogers available properties, often in need of major Helping Patients
obtaining his CGC, PCC, MRSA and MRSR repair. We take a partnership stance and promote
Florida state licenses. transparency in evaluating costs involved to recognize and Live Their
Now, the success of this company’s investment in the resolve existing condition issues for available properties.
cannabis industry construction space is also driven by his per- Repairing and rehabbing existing properties typically con-
sonal experience. Witnessing a young family member’s medical sumes the majority of construction schedule on individual Best Life
and surgical therapy struggles with cerebral palsy as compared projects. We make value add decisions - together with our
to the benefits derived from CBD oils as a treatment, boosts his clients/partners – to quickly resolve and rehabilitate properties BY DANIEL CASCIATO
passion to bring single sourced expertise in cannabis dispensa- to ensure the coveted smooth rollout that all existing and
ry, agriculture, distribution and lab buildouts backed with future Florida cannabis license holders demand,” he explained. GrowHealthy, Florida-based vertical-
SRCS’s invaluable experience in dispensary buildout design Continued on page 35 ly integrated operator, is dedicated to
helping its customers in South Florida
live healthier and happier lives through
its premium-quality cannabis products
Medical Cannabis Just One Facet of Point Lumineux’s designed to provide relief from a host
of conditions and to promote general
Holistic Approach to Health wellness.
Their mission is simple: to help you
live your best life. They deliver on that
BY VANESSA ORR Dr. Timothy Hoffmeister, came on board,” said promise by providing the highest-qual-
Balderston. “He was an ob/gyn surgeon, but ity, all-natural, cannabis-derived prod-
While medical marijuana and cannabis wasn’t able to work because of a back injury. He ucts to Florida’s medical cannabis
products are starting to become more popu- had tried all of the conventional routes, includ- patients. Its compassionate-care advo-
lar in the U.S., their healing properties have ing surgery, cortisone shots, nerve blocks and cates are champions of natural and
long been known in Chinese medicine. So it more, but they didn’t work. Once he started alternative medicinal healing.
was no surprise when Dr. Sera Balderston, an using medical cannabis, in addition to acupunc- GrowHealthy offers unmatched prod-
acupuncturist who follows natural and holis- ture and the correct hormones, vitamins and uct purity and safety, supported by
tic philosophies, decided to add medical diet, his health greatly improved.” ongoing research and education, with
cannabis and CBD products to her practice. So did his personal life: Dr. Hoffmeister and exceptional service.
“As a Chinese medicine practitioner, Dr. Balderston are now married, and work in the iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc.
cannabis made sense because it has been practice together. “I like to say that we met ("iAnthus"), (IAN.CN) (ITHUF),
used as a Chinese herb for thousands of because of cannabis,” she laughed. owns, operates, and partners with best-
years,” Dr. Balderston explained. “The fact is, Because of his unique experience, Dr. in-class cannabis operations across the
if Oriental medicine doctors had more lobby- Dr. Sera Balderston Hoffmeister is well-versed in medical cannabis, United States, including GrowHealthy.
ing money, we’d all be prescribing cannabis.” and takes the time to truly explain its risks and As GrowHealthy’s Compliance
In addition to providing acupuncture and cannabis recom- rewards to patients. “He’s the type of physician that when you Manager, Vijay S. Choksi oversees all
mendations, Marijuana Doctor Now by Point Lumineux pro- walk out of your appointment, you know what to get at the GrowHealthy compliance operations
motes the therapeutic properties of herbal and plant-based dispensary,” said Dr. Balderston. “He can pinpoint the types of throughout Florida.
medicine, and includes vitamin therapy, hormonal therapy and cannabinoids and terpenes needed for different conditions, “We’ve curated a team of world-
nutritional counseling as part of its services. Point Lumineux and provides a really detailed explanation of what to look for, renowned experts across key opera-
also offers an aesthetic service line that includes facials, even if they don’t have the specific strain he recommended.” tional facets of the cannabis industry,
CoolSculpting®, radiofrequency body contouring, laser hair Patient education is at the forefront of Point Lumineux’s with a focus on elevating Florida
removal, skin tightening and more. mission, and in addition to speaking one-to-one with patients, natives in the space,” says Choksi.
“We first began offering cannabis when our medical director, the practice also holds a monthly community education event “Our state-of-the-art 240,000 sq. ft.
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