Searching for a Zen Kind of Mind to Remedy the Stress of Everyday Life? Meditate!

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Dr. Suzanne Nixon, a licensed therapist, wellness specialist and meditation teacher, in private practice at Northern Virginia Integrated Therapy Center in Lansdowne. Learn more about the Health and Wellness Initiative here. Unbeknownst to me, what I learned at age 19 in my college world religion class, would become a life-long personal practice.  Meditation, […]

Spring Into A New Practice

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Melissa Beaver of Treehouse Fit. Learn more about the Health and Wellness Committee here. With the seasons changing, it can spark to us get moving!  What kind of exercise do you love to do?  What do you look forward to instead of dread or go through the motions? There are so many ways to […]

A Water Love Story

by Andrea Winey

A Water Love Story By Laura Crump Anderson, Inform Fitness To learn more about the Health and Wellness Initiative, Click Here  I would like to think that my husband Kramer’s Health and Wellness journey began with me dating me. We were in college and I was getting my degree in exercise science. However, 6 years […]

What am I Missing? Four Steps to See More in Business and Beyond to Create Value.

by Andrea Winey

What am I Missing? Four Steps to See More in Business and Beyond to Create Value Guest Blog Post: Ed Higgins, ACC, MS, Leadership Development Professional, Website BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT Whether in business or your personal life, it’s easy to forget about your new ideas and the finer details that are so important in creating value […]

Mental Health Resources

by Andrea Winey

The Loudoun Chamber is exceptionally proud that our Health & Wellness Committee is presenting “Mental Illness – Breaking the Stigma,” a discussion with area mental health experts that will focus on the importance of breaking down the stigmas and stereotypes associated with behavioral health disorders. Though this event was created by local business leaders for […]

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in America

by Andrea Winey

Mental Health Epidemic in the United States Guest Blog Post by: Suzanne Nixon, EdD, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage & Family Therapist Join us at our upcoming Health and Wellness Event, “Mental Illness: Breaking the Stigma” on September 18, 2018 For more information about the Loudoun Chamber’s Health and Wellness Initiative, click here. #LiveWellBeWell No doubt […]

Shift Your Focus: Fuel It Up, Don’t Work it Off!

by Andrea Winey

The 2016 Healthy Business Challenge will begin on January 14th — Learn more at the upcoming January Breakfast & Healthy Business Kick-Off! Posted by Sheetal Shah, 9Round Kickboxing Ashburn   Shift Focus: Fuel It Up…Don’t Work it Off! “I’ve got to work off all the fudge and cookies I ate yesterday!” “I ate so much […]

Tense muscles? (us too)

by Andrea Winey

Self-Myofascial Release Techniques Muscular imbalances develop over time as muscles adapt to our repetitive, daily postures.  So, while muscular issues can certainly be attributed to aging, it is not the only factor to consider when it comes to quality of movement.Do you always feel stiff?  Are little aches and pains creeping up on you?  If […]

S.M.A.R.T. New Years Resolutions

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Matt Plummer, ViSalus, Healthy Business Initiative Committee It’s been estimated that come January 1st, one in three Americans will vow to make some lofty changes to better their lives.  We’ve all heard them before — exercise more, reduce stress, eat better, quit smoking…   With the New Year upon us, many of […]