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PT Highlighted as #1 Treatment for Vaginal Pain

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Recently physical therapy was noted as one of the top treatments for women struggling with vaginal pain. According to the Fox News article, a study from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology also found 25 percent of women experience vulvar pain at some point in their lives, with only about 2 percent seeking treatment.

Often there can be a direct correlation between vaginal pain and a particular event, such as childbirth or an injury, but often the ...

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Sexual Health Post-Baby

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On the February 27 installment of Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E joined two sex health experts to discuss painful sexual intercourse post-baby. MeLanie Modjoros, MD, a board certified gynecologist and Ms. Jenna Benyounes Ulrich, a board certified nurse practitioner with expertise in midwifery and gynecology, joined the show to discuss the personal issue of painful sex after childbirth, as well as why this may happen, the physical and emotional tolls, and when you know if there is a larger ...

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Therapist Corner: Dana Guynes, PT

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We’re running short blog entries of “Q&A”s with our therapists to give patients the opportunity to get to know them a little better. Here’s one with our newest therapist, Dana!

1) Where is home for you?

I was born in Richmond, VA, but moved to Denton, TX before I turned one. We lived there for 7 years, moved to St. Louis, MO for 3 years, then back to Richmond until I finished my Master’s degree at VCU. I moved to ...

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We are excited to welcome Dana Guynes to Core Wellness

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Dana obtained her Master of Science with a major in Physical Therapy through Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She later received her doctorate through Marymount University in 2007. She has always had a special interest in treating spine patients and became a credentialed McKenzie therapist (Cert.MDT) in 2004. She continued to advance her manual skills through various techniques and became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Dana has also worked part-time as ...

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Whole30 is here starting in January!

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Beginning in 2015, we will offer Whole30 consultations to personalize and maximize your wellness experience. This popular elimination diet helps people identify and remove all psychologically unhealthy, hormone-unbalancing, gut-disrupting, inflammatory food groups for a 30 day period. By maximizing your body’s ability to heal with all the right foods, Whole30 promotes improved efficiency of metabolism and reduces systemic inflammation. A Whole30 consultation can help people kick off the New Year right by starting fresh with a healthy, customized approach to ...

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Golf Therapy comes to Core Wellness!

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Recently, Core Wellness’ own Dr. Angie Kowalski earned her certification with the Titlist Performance Institute (TPI), indicating that she is considered a true golf expert and has the ability to help aspiring and/or highly seasoned golfers perfect their game. When golfers come to see Angie for this unique therapy, they can expect an assessment of their current swing, which will identify any mobility, stability, or endurance deficits that may be limiting their true potential. Addressing these dysfunctions will improve ...

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Are You Dealing with Chronic Pain?

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This post is part of a guest blog exchange between The Neighborhood Pharmacy and Core Wellness & Physical Therapy. We hope these posts are beneficial to our patients, customers, and the Del Ray community.

If you have chronic or daily pain, your doctor may prescribe over-the-counter or prescription medications to help you control your symptoms. Working with a physical therapist will help you to develop a plan that involves a range of treatments, which may include hot or ...

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Inaugural Retreat Coming Spring 2015

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We’re excited to announce that preparation is underway for our first retreat this spring!

We’ll be traveling to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort the weekend of March 20-22, 2015. Located in Farmington, PA, Nemacolin is about 2.5 to 3 hours from the DC area and provides guests with the opportunity to experience nature and relax in a peaceful, tranquil setting. Participants can expect a weekend of wellness,nutrition, spa treatments, and activities such as: canopy touring, archery, mini-golf, Pilates, yoga, ...

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Celebrating 5 years bringing health and wellness to Northern Virginia

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Happy Birthday to us…we’re celebrating five years of business in Del Ray! It’s been an exciting journey over the last five years, and we feel so privileged to have served the greater Alexandria area and a wonderfulroster of clients as committed to their health as we are.

To celebrate our five year anniversary, we are excited to announce:

  • A contribution that has been made to Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, a fabulous nonprofit that encourages wellness and inspires confidence ...
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Food is love….but can also be a pain (quite literally)

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We all know that a healthy diet has its benefits. Eating whole, clean foods rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and lean protein contributes to much more than simply feeling good and weight control. Maintaining a nutrient-dense diet can help us manage and prevent a host of health concerns, including heart disease, auto-immune diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, various cancers, depression, arthritis, and the list goes on.

There are also foods that can negatively impact the way we feel. ...

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