Health + Wellness

Holistic Approach to Resolving Knee Pain

When I first learned of a degenerative knee issue, it was due to sharp stabbing pain when I walked up and down the stairs in our four level home. The doctor told me I was too young for the medical option, which is joint replacement surgery. So I was urged to work on losing weight and strengthening the quadriceps muscles to better support the knee joint. I had seen the South Beach diet book at my mother's home, and decided to try that diet. My husband and I both lost weight as he, too, joined me...

Local Services

Lifting Spirits:

The Soaring Mission of Luke’s Wings Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Courtesy of Luke's Wings Walk through the quiet, clinical corridors of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and you might expect to find a focus solely on modern surgeries and rigorous physical therapy. However, back in 2007, a single observed moment revealed that the most potent medicine often arrives not in a vial, but through a doorway. When Sarah Wingfield watched the heavy, disinterested silence of a...

Health + Wellness

Strength, Longevity, and a Thoughtful Partnership

in Women’s Health Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Provided by Meno-Start Throughout the elegant neighborhoods of Northern Virginia, the vibrant energy of high-pressure roles and family commitments can frequently eclipse the fundamental necessity of physical well-being. In a culture defined by its tireless dedication to others, the essential act of investing in our own strength is often the first thing to be sacrificed in the rush of a busy schedule. Dulany Washington, a Certified Personal...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Frame

Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Courtesy of Falls Church Arts In the center of downtown Falls Church, tucked within the elegant brick facade of The Kensington Building, lies a sanctuary where the soul of the city truly sings. Falls Church Arts is far more than a non-profit gallery. It is a vibrant cultural hub that has transformed the local landscape over the last two decades. To step into this space at 700-B West Broad Street is to witness a community in full bloom, a place where the...