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City Fitness Savants Discuss F.C.’s Health & Habits

BY MATT DELANEY

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You’ve most likely heard by now that the City of Falls Church was ranked as the healthiest community in the country by U.S. News & World Report out of 3,000 communities nationwide. I know, I know, it’s just another trophy on the wall for a City that boasts a nationally renowned education system, public accommodations and civic engagement (it’s great to be on top, in case you were wondering).

But the News-Press wanted to hear from local fitness establishments about why they think the Little City has so many Hans & Franzes and Olivia Newton Johns within its borders. So we scoured the area and gathered input from some of highest and fittest minds of all the land, and were pleasantly surprised by what we found — though they weren’t necessarily surprised by the ranking themselves.

“I wasn’t especially surprised,” Crossfit Falls Church owner Curtis Blake said. It’s a pretty active and vibrant community with lots of opportunities to get out and do stuff.

There’s no shortage of healthy ac-

tivities in Northern Virginia.”

Maybe we shouldn’t be so surprised either. According to the City’s Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue Denise Vukmirovich, Falls Church has 24 fitness-related businesses ranging from yoga to martial arts to conventional gyms crammed into its 2.3 square mile boundary.

Of the businesses interviewed for this story – Body Dynamics, Inc. and Functional Fitness VA along with Title Boxing and Crossfit Falls Church – immediate area memberships covered a wide range. Body Dynamics has 13 percent of its members from the City with a total of 26 percent including greater Falls Church, while Crossfit receives around a third of its members from the City and Functional Fitness has roughly a quarter of its members in the City and jumps up to around 90 percent when considering greater Falls Church customers.

A host of exercise options has given City and area residents their pick of where and how they want to get fit. Although it’d be remiss not to mention the City’s increasing walkability and bike-friendly streets and trails throughout, including the Washington & Old Do-

GETTING IN THEIR DAILY WORKOUT is this small group at the Cross�it Falls Church off Jefferson St. Cross�it’s emergence as an alternative form of exercise that focuses on high intensity intervals in a group setting is one of the City’s many offerings. (P����: N���-P����) minion Trail that runs through the City. That accessibility has given even casually active citizens even

more outlets to work their gams, especially with a utilitarian biking culture having a strong presence in

Falls Church.

“Our location puts us just close enough to D.C. (under 10 miles)

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for a lot of people to feel comfortable riding to work in under an hour versus taking the train or driving which would not only take longer, but is way more frustrating and not offering any exercise,” bike retail and service shop, Bikenetic, co-owner Jan Feuchtner said. “Many people (including myself) have found biking to work to be an incredible way to reduce stress and raise overall quality of life. The benefits are not just mental and physical health, but it also saves money when you add fuel and maintenance that come along with driving.”

The strongest aspect of the City’s physical health is that it has no age limit. Staying active even past a person’s physical prime in their 20s and 30s is an essential ingredient into living a longer life providing benefits like prevention and delaying of age-related diseases, increased balance and stability, improved quality of life and increased life expectancy, according to the American Senior Communities.

Benefits for adults in their 40s and 50s are not as critical to a quality of life, but are nevertheless just as important as people in this age range are typically experiencing the heart of their childrearing days. So regular exercise will help prevent you from throwing out

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your arm when your kid wants to play catch or being able to move your undergrad into their college dorm without crapping out halfway through.

“Our major demographic age wise is mid forties to mid sixties...Once people decide to put the time, energy, and money into working out generally that habit helps get other healthy lifestyle habits to be more a part of life and less a chore,” said Kavon Atakabi, co-owner of Function Fitness while Mario Gamboa, vice president and CFO of Body Dynamics added: “We have more seniors engaging in our programs. Our balance and cardio classes are busting at the seams. Pilates at Body Dynamics is taught with physical therapy and movement science principles in mind, so it attracts seniors who understand the importance of practicing their posture and core strength in a safe place.”

With many of the City’s fitness establishments accommodating all kinds of ages and workout preferences, it’s not hard to see how getting and staying in shape has become a selling point to those looking to live in Falls Church. A lack of exotic scenery that motivates you to feel the burn, however, masks the substantive wellness culture that the City embodies.

“We may not have beaches to

run on or mountain ranges to hike like many would see as the healthy communities,” said Sam Heaps, co-owner of the City’s Title Boxing Club. “But we make up for it with living active lifestyles, taking advantage of excellent fitness facilities in the town and being conscious on what foods we put in our bodies.”

Falls Church has shown it’s invested in helping residents find the best version of themselves. If you haven’t caught the wave yet, there’s no better time than...now.

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SCENES FROM TITLE BOXING CLUB showcase the wide array of activities the gym offers to members, including trainer-led classes (top) and individual bag work. (P����: N���-P����)

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A�������� T������� Advantage Trainers is a local personal training studio that is working to help improve the health and fitness of people in and around Falls Church. We put together fitness programs designed to help everyday people get the most out of their lives.

Our trainers work with a wide range of clients at a variety of fitness levels. Some of the goals our clients have include: having the energy to keep up with their grandchildren, improve the distance of their golf drive, lose some extra weight, improve their bench press, or work around or alleviate aches and pains. We begin working with people at every fitness level. It doesn’t matter if you have never worked out before or if you have a regular routine. We’re happy to get you started or push you to the next level.

We provide one on one and small group training. Our commitment to helping people has also inspired us to start a series of free programs which can be found on our website.

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F���� C����� C����������� Dr. Theodore Perih graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1983. He is acupuncture certified and has more than 30 years of experience serving Falls Church and the DC Metro Area. He has won the award for Best Doctor in Falls Church three times and demonstrates his excellence in both chiropractic and bedside manner. He uses his decades of experience to explain the complexities of his craft in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.

In his off time, Dr. Ted is an avid sports fan and golfer, and he usually has season tickets to the Nationals games. He lives in Falls Church where he has two beautiful Bernese Mountain dogs, Stasiu and Gretel.

He’s a proud grandpa to three beautiful grandkids, one of which makes frequent appearances in the office.

Because Dr. Perih has lived the chiropractic lifestyle for over forty years, he is extremely passionate about having his patients share the same experience.

He believes proper spinal hygiene, nutrition, exercise and stress management are essential ingredients to achieving abundant health for every member of the family.

For your first visit, after arriving and filling out some paperwork, Dr. Perih will meet with you to discuss what problems you may be having, provide a comprehensive examination, with x-rays if needed, assess your current situation, and develop a customized plan of action.

Falls Church Chiropractic 803 W. Broad St. Ste. 240, Falls Church, VA 22046 FallsChurchchiro.com • 703-533-7707

F����� M������� �� F���� C����� Family Medicine in Falls Church is the practice of Dr. Gordon Theisz and Dr. Arminda Nasuti. Dr. Theisz and Dr. Nasuti are board certified family phy-

sicians with training in pediatric and adult medicine. Both “locals,” Dr. Theisz lives in Falls Church City and his children attend City schools while Dr. Nasuti lives in North Arlington and she and her family frequent City highlights such as the library and the farmer’s market. They see themselves as “country doctors” in that they like to know and care for the entire family and are able to address a wide range of medical problems.

Dr. Theisz received the “Best of Falls Church” award in the Falls Church News Press for 2016 and 2017. He also has been recognized multiple years in Washingtonian Magazine as a “Top Doctor” and twice in Northern Virginia Magazine as a “Best Doctor.” He also was recognized as “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Dr. Nasuti is an experienced family doctor in her own right, having practiced for five years in Sauk City, Wisconsin prior to moving to Northern Virginia.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 9-5, and evening hours until 8 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The practice is welcoming new patients now. Interested patients are encouraged to call the office to meet one of the doctors. Once established, patients can often be seen same day or next day for acute issues. The practice participates with most major insurances including CareFirst, Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross, Anthem, Humana, Tricare and United HealthCare.

Located conveniently in the center of the City of Falls Church:

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D�. P������� H����, P������������� � F����� D������ Dr. Peterson Huang is a Dual Board Certified Prosthodontist. As a prosthodontist, he specializes in the esthetic and functional rehabilitation of the teeth, bone, and tissues of the mouth. Through the use of dental implants, crowns and bridges, dentures, and orthodontics (including Invisalign), Dr. Huang corrects problems with the jaw and align the teeth to create a better bite, as well as issues due to injury or cancer. Often, he coordinates a plan involving a full team of highly specialized medical practitioners from the greater-Arlington, McLean, and Northern VA area.

Dr. Huang grew up in Vancouver, Canada where he received his Bachelor in Science degree and a Minor in Music from the University of British Columbia.

After obtaining his dental degree from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, School of Dental Medicine, he received his Certificate of Specialist in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science from the University of Maryland, where he is now a Clinical Associate Professor. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Huang is also a staff member in the Department of Surgery, Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Dr. Huang also cares for your entire family’s oral needs. He and his staff are right here in Falls Church, serving Falls Church and the surrounding neighborhoods. So call us to set up your evaluation appointment. You deserve the very best. Not only will you look great, you will feel great too.

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D��. L��� � M�����. P.C. At Drs. Love and Miller, PC, we’re passionate about dental health. Dr. Melanie Love, Dr. Mark Miller, and our team provide painless, patientfocused care that will have your smile healthy and beautiful in no time.

Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, highquality dental care. We understand that you, or your child, may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to your needs, and it is our goal to make you feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.

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Everything we do is focused on your comfort, goals, and smile. We focus on preventive care, to stop problems from starting and address small issues before they become big ones. We also emphasize minimally-invasive care that yields the best results for you.

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Q������ C����������� Led by Dr. Camille D’Amato, Quality Chiropractic is the premier destination for compassionate and effective chiropractic care for patients from in and around Falls Church and Herndon, Virginia. The team of chiropractors, physical therapist and certified sports physician, provide a wide range of treatments including chiropractic care for auto injuries, sports injuries, pregnant women, infants, and children, physiotherapy, nutritional and weight loss counseling including the Ideal Protein program, dry needling, orthotics, laser therapy and chiropractic care for a range of complaints such as headaches and migraines, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, foot pain, whiplash and other injuries.

The practice was founded by Dr. Camille D’ Amato in 1993. Patients travel to the practice from throughout Northern Virginia to access their excellent care. Services include spinal manipulation, electro muscle stimulation, moist heat and cold therapy, intersegmental traction, massage, and rehabilitative exercises.

Most insurance plans are accepted at our chiropractic offices. We accept auto accident, workers compensation, personal injury cases that have resulted in back pain, neck pain, headaches, or other related pain conditions.

We also accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare. Before you start a chiropractic care plan, our staff would be happy to verify your benefits

and explain them to you at no charge.

Dr. D’Amato and her team, who are fluent in both English and Spanish, look forward to meeting new patients and helping them to live healthy and active lives with effective chiropractic care.

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Y��� S������ S��� It is my purpose in life to help people discover and nourish their Inner Light, and to teach them how to heal themselves.

I have a life-long passion for helping people of all ages develop mind, body and spirit wellness. I do this through workshops, intuitive energy healing, and private yoga sessions designed to nourish all aspects of the individual.

In 2005, I began training in Reiki and became a Reiki Master in 2007, working with individual clients and as a volunteer for Reiki in Hospital programs.

Called to be a healer before then, in 2002, I earned a PhD in Developmental Psychology, focusing on the biopsychosocial factors that support healthy human development throughout the lifespan.

I began my yoga and meditation journey at age 11, after which time I practiced many different styles, on and off until 2004, when a friend introduced me to Bikram Yoga. I was a Bikram devotee until 2010, when I discovered vinyasa flow, a fluid style of yoga that I found both enjoyable and challenging. Wanting to share my love of yoga and meditation with others, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2017.

In addition, I am a Certified Life Coach, and have also studied herbalism, medical intuition, and shamanism.

My energy healing and private yoga sessions are offered at Dream Yoga & Wellness Center 1485 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 104, McLean, VA.

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FALLS CHURCH CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Ted Perih Celebrating 33 Years in Practice

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Wellness & Benefits Fair Marks City’s 1st Since 2006

BY PATRICIA LESLIE

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A free and public health fair is taking place on May 3 at the Falls Church Community Center where quick checkups on mental, physical and financial health will be available.

Falls Church’s Department of Human Resources is hosting the City’s first Wellness and Benefits Fair in more than 10 years to target city employees.

Fitness benefits both employees and employers alike since research shows repeatedly that fit employees are happier and more productive.

“Our mission is to give employees resources, and to educate them on little things they can do to be well in every aspect of their lives,” said Meghan DeCelle, human resources generalist, at her temporary office on Washington St. “We want employees to be healthy; everybody wants them to be healthy, and we also want to communicate to them that their health is a priority. A healthy workforce is a healthy organization and a healthy city.”

Fitness gurus, counselors, financial institutions, and others

quickly snarfed up the 27 vendor spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis, DeCelle said.

Life insurance vendors, medical and dental insurance representatives will be on hand for screenings of city employees and everybody will have access to the fair’s coupons, handouts, demonstrations and more.

“The more interactive the businesses are, the better,” DeCelle said. MiKiDo will probably perform martial arts demonstrations and Dancing Mind has plans to show some yoga techniques, including desk yoga. Pure Barre may bring a portable bar to use for exercise demonstrations. Massage Envy is expected to bring a massage chair.

CycleBar which offers indoor spinning at its location in the Harris Teeter building, will be at the fair. Manager and co-owner Maurice Freeman says they want to see what they can for fitness in Falls Church and find out more about what citizens want. He and his partners think Falls Church is an underserved fitness market.

So far they are impressed with interest shown. “The clientele is just wonderful and a lot of fun.

We could not have been in a bet-

ter spot,” Freeman said in a phone interview.

Jennifer Halvaksz, another vendor and owner of Falls Church Physical Therapy and Movement Health, opened her business last fall after 10 years teaching at George Washington University.

She focuses on a person’s total health and she say she’s looking forward to interacting with people and talking about physical activity and how active we should be. She offers ideas to achieve them and conducts a three-minute step test to learn overall client healthiness.

Last year after the benefits session, city employees expressed an interest in making the event more fun, so DeCelle and her staff went to work on the fair which Falls Church last hosted in 2006.

“When you reduce your stress, and medical, financial and family concerns can cause a huge amount of stress, we have resources to help people take care of their lives,” she said.

DeCelle is recruiting “walking ambassadors” to get the staff excited and has promises from City Manager Wyatt Shields and Major Rick Campbell, the deputy chief of police, to walk the almost half mile route from the city’s tempo-

CITY MANAGER Wyatt Shields (left) is serving as a “Walking Ambassador” for the fair as the City’s Human Resources staffer Meghan DeCelle looks on (P����: P������� L�����) rary offices to the community center.

The fair will run from 1:30 –

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