Experience what sets Panacea Vita apart — and discover what’s possible when movement meets meaning, healing becomes a journey.
Panacea Vita blends the precision of Classical Pilates with Integrative Health to help you resolve stress patterns at the root—so your body can perform, recover, and feel like home again.
Meet the Founder
Dr. Spela Perc
Doctor of Natural Medicine & Founder of Panacea Vita
Your Body Holds the Wisdom. I Help You Learn to Listen.
I believe the most powerful healer you will ever know is already within you. For over two decades, my work has been guided by one simple truth: we all have the capacity to heal when we learn to listen to our body’s innate wisdom.
This belief has been my compass on a journey from owning holistic studios in Europe to founding Panacea Vita here in Florida. It's the inspiration behind my books on movement and mindfulness, and it was the driving force of my PhD research into how Quantum Biofeedback can help women with chronic illness reclaim their lives.
My Approach: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Instead of chasing symptoms, we get to the root of stress and imbalance. My approach is a unique fusion of cutting-edge science and ancient healing arts, including:
Quantum Biofeedback: To understand your body's subtle signals.
Taoist & Chakra Medicine: To restore your energetic harmony.
Hypnotherapy, Meditation & Breathwork: To build resilience from the inside out.
Brain Intrainment - Neural Check & Braintap: a unique and innovative system designed to help individuals achieve a higher state of mindfulness, relaxation, and overall mental wellness.
Today, I share these transformative tools through one-on-one sessions, corporate wellness programs, and workshops, all designed to empower you with lasting vitality and balance.
Ready to tune into your body's wisdom? Explore my work and guided practices on my YouTube Channel.
Founder, Panacea Vita Studio – International holistic health practice (Europe, Canada, USA); prevention-based care, corporate wellness, lectures and workshops.
Doctorate: PhD in Natural Medicine (Quantum University) – Dissertation: Case study on ME/CFS; quantum biofeedback therapy as a potential modality to improve quality of life in women.
Publications – Dylan’s Adventure into the Unknown (children’s book on curiosity and discovery); Beauty in Movement (embodied presence; healing).
Training: Expertise – Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Reprogramming (with Dr. Patrick Porter), meditation, breathwork, and bioenergetic approaches rooted in Taoist medicine; chakra systems.
Professional Focus – Quantum biofeedback therapy, stress-release–oriented therapies, nutritional guidance, prevention-based health support.
Explore More about Me!
Meet The Team
Lisa Gilliam
Sara Rachon
Beatriz Zinner
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As a Holistic Nutritionist, Lisa has spent 10+ years guiding clients to cultivate true, lasting vitality from within.
During a challenging life season, Lisa discovered the power of Pilates firsthand, finding it to be the crucial element for her own healing and strength journey.
Lisa uniquely combines her deep knowledge of nutrition with the power of Pilates to offer clients a truly comprehensive path to wellness.
Drawn to the deep mind-body connection and the transformative power of the classical method, Lisa pursued comprehensive training and is now a 600-hour certified Classical Pilates instructor. For the past year, she has been honoured to study and mentor under Master Teacher Teresa Boeve, continuing to refine her practice and teaching through the lineage of Joseph Pilates.
Lisa brings compassion, precision, and a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom to every session. Her approach integrates her background in holistic health with the classical Pilates method to help clients feel stronger, more grounded, and more connected—both on and off the mat.
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As a former principal dancer with acclaimed companies like The Sarasota Ballet, Sara brings a lifetime of professional discipline and artistry to her practice.
Initially certified through the prestigious Romana’s Pilates, Sara has continuously expanded her expertise with advanced training and education from esteemed instructors.
Specializes in restoring functional movement and is certified in pre- and post-natal Pilates, expertly guiding clients through every phase of their journey.
To help every client—from athletes to individuals seeking reconnection—build a more balanced, resilient, and fully embodied life.
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Beatriz began her fitness journey in 1999 at the Pontificia University of Campinas (PUCC) in Brazil, where she studied Physical Education with a focus on exercise science. Her passion grew as she earned an M.S. in Biochemistry, Physiology, Training, and Sports Nutrition from UNICAMP. Her dynamic teaching style and energy have inspired countless individuals through various fitness classes in Brazil and the United States.
After relocating to the U.S., Beatriz discovered Pilates and completed over 1,000 hours of advanced training at The Pilates Center of Boulder, learning from renowned instructors Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. The program was created under the guidance of Romana Kryzanowska (heir to the work of Joseph Pilates).
As a Master Pilates Instructor, Beatriz teaches at private studios and fitness clubs, offering tailored classes to meet individual goals. With over 20 years of experience, she is dedicated to transforming lives through Pilates and functional movement, empowering clients to achieve their full potential while fostering a strong sense of well-being.