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, […]

10 Reasons Volleyball is the Perfect Game for Overall Wellness

by Andrea Winey

Thanks to Northern Virginia Volleyball Association for this blog post. To learn more about the Health and Wellness Committee, click here. Join us at our upcoming event, April 3, 2019, “Change Your Mindset: The First Step Toward Healthier Living” here.   Recreation sports are extremely beneficial activities for children AND Adults. Recreation Sports can promote […]

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 […]

Drink More Water: The Health & Wellness Committee’s January Live Well Challenge!

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Jennifer Brady, Loudoun County Health Department It’s a new year and the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness Committee wants to help you and your employees live healthier in 2019! Our wellness challenge for you this month is to set the simple goal to drink more water! Benefits of Drinking Water: Maintain […]

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 […]

Why Should I Take the Healthy Business Challenge?

by Andrea Winey

What is the Healthy Business Challenge? The healthy business challenge is an online scorecard that is quick and easy to fill out. Developed by the Loudoun Chamber’s Health and Wellness Business Initiative, it is an opportunity for your business to think about and implement a Wellness Program. How do I sign up for the Healthy […]

The Critical Role of the Primary Care Physician: What Your Employees Need to Know

by Andrea Winey

— By Amy Turner, Executive Director/COO of Innovation Health We all remember the days of the HMO plan – limited care options that left many employees looking for more choice and access to care for themselves and their families.  To help meet this employee request many HR directors began looking toward PPO plans, which offered […]