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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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Exciting Staff Announcements!

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It’s a baby boom! Miss Cora Rose was born to Kelly Biagini in late August. 9lb, 6oz of preciousness – we couldn’t be more thrilled for this little cutie and her family. Also, our own Jackie Callaghan gave birth to Miss Sadie Carolyn on July 13. Weighing 7lbs, 15oz, Miss Sadie is just adorable and we are so excited for the entire Callaghan family.

And the Core Wellness family has expanded in other ways! We’ve brought on Margaux Craig, ...

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New web enhancement coming soon!

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Check out Core Wellness’ website soon for our new glossary of physical therapy-related terms, offering the latest information on physical therapy conditions, therapies, exercises and much more. Intended for current and prospective patients of Core Wellness, the aim of this new web resource is to provide snippets of information on various disorders and related therapies (but should not be used as a diagnostic tool), and may serve as a jumping-off point for those looking for more information prior to ...

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Core Wellness Radio reminds us that food is medicine

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Recently on Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E discussed the importance of the putting the right kinds of foods in our bodies and how these foods can act as medicine over time. Not suggesting that food can replace medicine, Dr E. pointed out that, simply, if we have a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats/protein and healthy fats, we maximize our body’s ability to restore itself, from the inside out.

To help ensure that we maximize the nutritional ...

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After Baby…

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Recently on Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E addressed the many challenges that come with baby and how physical therapy can help. This conversation was timely as Core Wellness has recently begun offering a customized Pre- and Post-Natal session for moms and moms-to-be to help them either prepare for, recover from, or manage the physical and lifestyle challenges of a new baby.

While the session benefits any woman on the baby spectrum (planning for, currently pregnant, or post-delivery), this show focused ...

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Preparing for a Spring Distance Run

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On last week’s installment of Core Wellness Radio, we spoke with Dr. Polis about how to prepare for your spring distance runs, including 5ks, half and full marathon running, plus how to stay motivated throughout.

According to Dr. Polis, while you don’t necessarily need to be an avid runner to participate in a distance run, with the exception of a 5k, some sort of training or conditioning of your body before-hand is important to prevent injury. Long-distance running training programs ...

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Celebrate Physical Fitness in May!

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! In recognition, our Facebook page will feature a tough exercise-related question each week and those who answer will automatically be entered to win a complimentary hour-long healthy lifestyle consultation* with Core Wellness’s Jackie Callaghan. At the end of the month, we’ll tally up the answers, randomly choose a winner, and announce it via our social media channels. Good luck to all participants!

And we encourage everyone to celebrate National Physical Fitness ...

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Warm-Weather Shoes: Health and Style

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On last week’s installment of Core Wellness Radio, Core Wellness’ Dr. Elizabeth Polis dished shoes for spring and summer – what’s stylish, what’s trendy, and most importantly, which shoes will help keep your feet in good shape throughout the warm-weather months.

For those who haven’t listened in, here are some highlights from the show:

  • Birkenstock shoes are back. One of her favorite warm-weather shoes for their contribution to healthy feet,Dr. Polis recommends these summer shoes because they offer good mobility andcomfort,and ...
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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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