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March Madness Drawing Winners Selected!

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Congratulations to our winners from last month’s March Madness drawing! The following people were randomly selected after they participated in the online contest:

  1. Grand prize winner, Lynell S.‎ – $200 Spa Finder gift card
  2. Steve K. – $100 Fit Bit “One”
  3. Kimberly D. – $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card
  4. Tj M. $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card
  5. Ann M. – $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card

Thanks again to all who participated! We will be doing more online contests throughout the year via ...

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Pre/Post Natal Session Coming this Summer

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This summer we are pleased to begin offering a new therapy and education session dedicated to pre- and post-natal issues. Geared towards women who are currently pregnant, considering pregnancy, or have already given birth (either recently or several years ago), this session will address many common concerns and topics related to pregnancy, including applicable exercises for each phase, nutrition, and stress management. Patients can expect a session that is completely customizable to their pregnancy experience and will have ...

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New Pilates Session Available in Time for Spring

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Warm weather is right around the corner! Start preparing your body now by taking a one-on-one Pilates apparatus session with our resident Pilates expert, Jackie Lash-Callaghan. This restorative session improves both postural awareness and fitness, and is sure to help tone and lengthen your body after this year’s long winter. And they are also great for our pre-and post-natal clients hoping to lose lingering pregnancy weight or stay physically active during their pregnancies. Make an appointment ...

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Enter to Win!

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March Madness is here! But we aren’t talking about basketball. Core Wellness is having its first ever Wellness Drawing in honor of March Madness and the impending arrival of spring. The Drawing will occur the week of March 31 where five lucky winners will receive a wellness prize valued at $50 through $200.
Participation is simple. Throughout the month of March:

  • “Like” us on Facebook and post a March Madness message to our Wall = 1 entry
  • Follow ...
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Healthy Eating: A Year-Long Mission

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As we approach March, let’s take stock of how many of us may have fallen off the bandwagon with regards to our New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier in 2014. As our former affirmations towards healthier diets may have faded over the last few months, it may be time to revisit a few simple approaches help us get back on the healthy eating bandwagon. According to Jackie Callaghan, Core Wellness & Physical Therapy’s healthy lifestyle counselor, there ...

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DC is One of Top Fittest US Cities

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Did you know that our local DC area was named one of the top fittest Baby Boomer cities in America by the American Physical Therapy Association and Huff Post 50? With all of our green spaces, walking and running trails, biking opportunities and outdoor attractions, it’s easy to see why living in DC provides endless opportunities to get and stay fit.

Specifically regarding Baby Boomers, according to the APTA survey:

  • Washington DC has been named #7 on the list ...
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Partner Stretching this Valentine’s Day

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This Valentine’s Day consider getting a little closer through the gift of partner stretching. Stretching improves flexibility and reduces your risk for injury. And partner stretching is a great way to foster intimacy in your relationship. To engage in the following partner stretches, designate one person the “stretcher” (person assisting) and one the “stretchee” (person doing the actual stretching). Remember that stretching is supposed to feel good and pain-free, so if you feel pain, let your ...

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American Heart Month Exercises

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February is American Heart Month, a great reminder to all of us that we should do all we can to ensure we are taking care of what is on the inside as well as the outside. With heart disease plaguing millions of people across the country, it’s important to take time out to discuss steps we can all take to care for our heart and entire cardiovascular system. And some of the best heart-healthy exercises can be ...

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January is National Sports TBI Awareness Month

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Although January is nearly behind us, we wanted to call attention to this month’s National Sports TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) recognition, especially with the Winter Olympics coming up soon. Traumatic brain injury occurs when a trauma, such as a fall, head injury or car crash, causes damage to the way the brain functions. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approximately 1.7 million TBIs occur each year in the US, resulting in 52,000 deaths and ...

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Safety in Snow Shoveling

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Shoveling snow is often unavoidable as we move deeper into the winter months. While it can be a great source of exercise (you can burn over 400 calories per hour!), shoveling snow can also be hazardous and downright painful if the proper precautions aren’t taken and the right mechanics utilized. At Core Wellness, we pride ourselves helping people live as pain-free as possible—and that includes supplying strategies for making simple, everyday tasks easier and safer. Consider ...

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