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How Marc Ryan Effron Reinvented His Life and Has Helped Over 10,000 People Start To Live Their Life Again

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4 years ago

December 13, 2020

Marc Ryan Effron had it all. As a vice president at a major investment firm, Marc had built a very successful life for himself at a young age. The finances, the fast cars, the lifestyle, it was all there. However what wasn’t there was the feeling of fulfillment, and this emptiness led Marc down a dark path. Through sobriety, Marc has not only reinvented his own life but dedicated it to helping others get out of their own struggles through his work at Legacy Healing Center.

Growing Up

Marc first began to struggle with his mental health when his parents split up and his household started to become a negative environment. The separation of his parents saw young Marc feeling betrayed and empty. Although his home life was not what he wanted it to be, he excelled at school and did well for himself. He worked his way up the corporate ladder very quickly and became a vice president of a large financial company at 24. However, despite the success, the negative thoughts that sat within Marc’s mind, led him to substance abuse to numb the pain. It was only when the addiction saw him lose his job and his family that Marc knew he had to change.

Why Legacy Started

Knowing he had to pull himself out of the dark place he was in, Marc visited multiple treatment centers where he was disappointed by their approach to treating patients. Once finding sobriety, Marc knew that a more personalized and holistic approach should be how substance abusers and mental health patients should be treated. Finding his new calling, Marc set out to establish his own treatment facility.

Legacy was set up to be a peaceful facility that can focus on treating the underlying issues versus masking the symptoms. Starting as a three-bed pilot program, Marc ensured the program was strong enough that he would be able to send his own children there if the need was to exist. In a short few years, Marc managed to grow his facility to support over 155 beds and employed over 200 staff members that shared a common view on treatment. Now with contracts with large corporations such as American Airlines, Marc has made Legacy, a world-renowned name within the health industry.

What’s To Come For Legacy

Marc has a vision of spreading his treatment center to every State within the country. The goal is to treat as many patients as possible through a holistic approach. Since founding the Legacy Healing Center, Marc has treated over 10,000 patients with their services.

After losing it all and finally finding his calling, Marc continues to make an impact around the world through the facility, his motivational speaking, and personal development coaching.

We look forward to seeing what the rest of 2020 has for Marc and his team at Legacy.

You can find out more from Marc on his Instagram

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Crafting a Greener Glow: Alternative Therapies’ Sustainable Skincare Revolution

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6 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Michelle Langton

Photo Credit: Alternative Therapies

Byline: Avery Lim

Photo Credit: Alternative Therapies

Sustainability is an ongoing theme in a world that finally answers the environment’s call to action. From toning down single-use plastics to making subtle yet powerful lifestyle changes, modern society means business when it comes to the green revolution.

The skincare industry, in particular, is pitching in by resorting to clean beauty. From Greece to the Netherlands, Amalia Pavlidou stumbled upon a revelation. As she browsed rows of natural products, the idea for Alternative Therapies began to take shape—a skincare line rooted in nature, yet forward-thinking in science.

The Evolution of a Conscious Skincare Movement

As consumers demand more transparency in their beauty routines, the natural and vegan skincare market is booming. Alternative Therapies finds itself at the heart of this eco-conscious shift.

“When we started, it was not just about creating products—it was about driving a movement that would help put the world on track toward healing,” says Amalia Pavlidou. “I wanted to prove that luxury and sustainability can coexist without canceling each other out.”

This philosophy shines through in every detail, from the company’s recyclable glass packaging to its commitment to avoiding harmful chemicals like parabens and sulfates. One of the flagship products, the vitamin C serum, is a true reflection of this concept, blending 2% natural Vitamin C, ferulic acid, and sea-buckthorn to deliver both radiant skin and a clean conscience.

Alternative Therapies, once a small player, has utilized this trend, entering the competitive U.S. market this year. “There is a deep-rooted connection between nature and self-care in Greek culture,” explains Pavlidou. “We are bringing that tradition to the global stage, blending it with progressive science.”

The Rise of Eco-Beauty

Amalia Pavlidou’s plan for progress in the industry—one where luxury does not compromise ethics—has attracted a growing community of supporters. As Alternative Therapies expands its presence in the U.S., it remains grounded in its mission to redefine beauty standards.

“When I started this, I was hoping to do more than simply build a business—I wanted to build a legacy,” reflects Pavlidou. “Apart from looking good, beauty should be about feeling good and doing good.”

Now the question is not whether the beauty industry will embrace sustainability—it is how quickly it can catch up with pioneers like Alternative Therapies taking the reins. With its commitment to changing the world with mild ingredients, the brand is crafting a greener glow, lighting the way for a more conscious industry. To that effect, it is evident that luxury and beauty can be synonymous.