Subject: September Newsletter: Summer Wind Down
From: "The Well" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2018 07:10:16 -0400 (EDT)

Shifting gears? Replenish at The Well September 2018 Replenish, Recharge, Relax September marks transitions for so many of us. We're returning from vacations, getting the kids to school, or settling back into work. Many of you are creating new routines with with new babies (congrats!), training for fall athletic events or just trying to savor the last bits of summer. Come see us this September and let the talented team at The Well help with those wellness goals! Getting the Most From Your Session Tips for Maximizing the Therapeutic Benefits of Massage Everybody and every body is unique. Sure, this sounds obvious but it means that each of us has different needs and preferences on the massage table. Here are some tips for having a great experience with The Well: Arrive early. Block an extra 10-15 minutes in your calendar so you'll have time to navigate traffic without added stress. Arriving early gives you time to power down your phone, use the washroom, and sample from our tea selection as you relax and wait for your massage therapist. Let's ease your mental and physical transitions to the table. Pay in advance. When you prepay through our Paypal link, you get to breeze out the door after your session with nary a thought about checking out. It's one more way to minimize stress. Communicate. Our massage therapists are here to help you address your unique needs. During intake, share your goals for your session. While on the table, tell your therapist if you'd like more pressure... or less. Not feeling chatty? That's ok, even a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" provides really useful feedback. Please don't worry that you'll offend us - you're the expert in how your body feels! Afterward, talk with your therapist about what you can do for ongoing self-care until your next session. Read more about communication with your massage therapist here. You're making an investment in your own wellness every time you book at appointment at The Well. Let's make sure you're getting the most from your session "Bringing Baby Home" Parenting Workshop Life and Love After Baby The transition to parenthood can challenge even the strongest relationships. Suddenly your relationship dynamics have changed and you must navigate these new demands and roles with little sleep and often not enough support. The Bringing Baby Home workshop is an evidence-based parenting education series that prepares parents for life with baby and helps them be the best parenting team possible. Designed by the relationship and parenting experts at the Gottman Institute, the BBH classes focus on both strengthening the parents’ relationship and fostering baby’s development. This interactive series gives you the information and tools to: Understand your baby's development Create co-parenting strategies with your partner Communicate, connect, and compromise with each other Sundays: 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., (four-week series) October 21, October 28, November 4 and November 11 This series is designed for expecting parents, parents with babies at home, and people planning to have children. Babies in arms are welcome to attend. Cost: $395 per couple for the entire four-session series.  REGISTER FOR BRINGING BABY HOME Welcome Tamara Breuer with 10% Off Book with Tamara Tamara's Full Bio Our Newest Generalist Practitioner Offers Sports Massage and Traditional Thai Massage "I see massage therapy as a tool to facilitate healing and self-discovery," says Tamara Breuer, our newest Generalist Practitioner. Her favorite part of giving massage is helping her clients take charge of their own healing journey. In addition to massage therapy, Tamara is an avid athlete and currently practices weightlifting, CrossFit and yoga. Due to her athletic passions, she has a deep understanding of how the muscles are affected by different movement patterns, which she applies to her sessions with clients. Tamara specializes in deep tissue and Thai massage, pain management techniques for the general population, and improving mobility and recovery for athletic performance. Book with Tamara in September and get 10% off any session -- just use CUSEPT10 code. You can find Tamara at The Well Tuesday-Saturday. We Accept FSA Cards We help with insurance reimbursements, too! Did you know that your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) card or Health Savings Account (HSA) plan can be used for therapeutic massage services? It's like getting a 33% discount for every session. No card? No problem! We'll gladly provide you with an itemized receipt that you can submit to your FSA/HSA program. Many health insurance providers also cover therapeutic massage. For more info call (202) 436-1279 or email our Practice Manager Dayna Muehlberger. Classes ~ Workshops ~ FREE Events New Moon Women's Support Circle  with Danielle Waldman The new moon is a time where we can use the moon’s energy to reflect and go deeper within ourselves. Circles give us the chance to do this while being in community with other women. Circles are sacred and it is powerful when women gather collectively. It is meant to be an intentional time to reflect on what is coming up for us during this current moon cycle. During moon circles, we will discuss our theme, meditate so that we can keep our heart and mind in attunement, discuss practices that align with the theme and set intentions for this moon cycle. Join us for this September New Moon Circle as we give ourselves the space to dream and plant intentions that we desire to manifest, all while tapping into the energy of this moon. These circles are open to all who identify as women. Circle Leader Danielle is a life coach, reiki healer and wild woman who uses her intuition and empathetic nature to connect with those around her. She loves to give individuals support on finding their voice, deepening their connection with their intuition and feeling confident in their own, authentic path. Circles have been a sacred space for her to connect with herself and other women. She desires to hold this sacred space for others and empower them to go deep. Learn more about her work and upcoming circles on www.daniellewaldman.com or email her at [email-masked]. Sliding scale $15-$30. Sunday, September 9, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m For registration information contact [email-masked] The Well @ Mt Pleasant Farmers Market with The Well Practitioners Make self-care a regular part of your Saturday morning routine! We pitch our Wellness Tent at the north end of the market and offer bodywork services and demonstrations, including: Chair massage Table massage with active/passive stretching Thai massage Come meet our practitioners, learn about our wellness services, de-stress with amazing bodywork, buy a gift certificate or book an appointment for later in the weekend. See you at the market! Every Saturday starting September 15 (weather permitting) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Comfort Measures in Labor with DCBirthDoulas A 3-hr practical hands-on workshop focusing on positions and techniques to find comfort and help labor progress. Great as a supplementary class to practice labor skills near the end of pregnancy or as a refresher course for repeat parents. The $99 fee includes pregnant person plus a support person. Classes taught by Christina Tindale and Katie Baxter of DCBirthDoulas. Cost: $99/couple. Sunday, September 9 or Sunday, October 14 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE Learn Infant Massage with Elizabeth Shrader In this 3-part series, parents and caregivers learn infant massage techniques to help their babies with lactation and latch issues, sleep regulation, self-soothing, colic, fussiness, torticollis, digestion, neuromotor development, bonding and more!  Instructor Elizabeth Shrader is a birth doula and massage therapist with over 30 years' experience in the field of maternal child health. She has taught hundreds of families the art and science of massage for babies, toddlers, adolescents, and adults. Appropriate for babies newborn to crawling (about 0-8 months). Class registration includes oils, handouts, videos and private tutorial for continued learning. Cost: $125/baby+ caregiver; $150 for twins. Fall 2018 Session Fridays: Sept 21, 28 and Oct 5 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. To register CLICK HERE Express Childbirth Education Class with DCBirthDoulas A convenient one-day childbirth class for parents-to-be who want to learn how to make their childbirth experience as positive, comfortable and memorable as possible. The DCBirthDoula team creates an interactive learning environment that includes videos of stages and phases of labor, time to explore and practice comfort measures and breathing techniques, group discussion and games. Known for their vast experience and knowledge, DCBirthDoulas will provide you with up-to-date, evidence-based childbirth education with lots of hands-on activities in a judgment-free learning environment. Cost: $200/couple. Saturday, September 22 or Saturday, October 20 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information and registration CLICK HERE Perinatal Mental Health for Birthworkers with Betsy Quiligan, PCD (DONA) Join postpartum doula Betsy Quilligan PCD(DONA) to learn how best to support new parents during this time of momentous transition.  This 90-minute class is designed for birthworkers who want to learn more about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). We will provide an overview of PMADs, risk factors, how to screen clients, how to talk to parents about PMADs, paths to wellness, and resources and referral options for families in the Washington DC metro area.  Bring personal experiences - yours or client stories - as you feel comfortable. Cost: $50/person. Thursday, September 27 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE Bringing Baby Home with Kimberly Hawley, Intuitive Parenting The Bringing Baby Home workshop is an evidence-based parenting education series that prepares parents for life with baby and helps them be the best parenting team possible. Designed by the relationship and parenting experts at the Gottman Institute, the BBH classes focus on both strengthening the parents’ relationship and fostering baby’s development. This interactive series gives you the information and tools to: Understand your baby's development Create co-parenting strategies with your partner Communicate, connect, and compromise with each other This series is designed for expecting parents, parents with babies at home, and people planning to have children. Babies in arms are welcome to attend. Cost: $395/couple for all four sessions. Sundays, four-week series): Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov11 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE Buy a Gift Certificate Book a Massage The Well | (202) 436-1279 | [email-masked] | www.bewelldc.com STAY CONNECTED Visit our website The Well | 3220 17th Street, NW, South Entrance, Suite 10, Washington, DC 20010 Unsubscribe [email-masked] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email-masked] in collaboration with Try it free tod