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Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Eleven percent of the U.S. adult population has diabetes (up from eight percent in 2007), and nearly one-third of those 65 and older have the disease. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure,...

Board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) provide a comprehensive 2 1/2 hour class. This class is an absolute must for you if you wish to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural process, there are many facets to learning how to have a good milk supply and to preventing difficulties. Staffing issues in the hospital limit how much time can...

Get ready to experience a ground-breaking barre fitness program in Northern Virginia program that combines the best of ballet barre, yoga and pilates into a dynamic workout of isometric exercises and stretches specifically designed to lengthen and sculpt your muscles to create a beautiful, lean body.  Benefits  -A sculpted physique ...

Enjoy some time preparing for your special “birth” day with a fun, informative, Lamaze Class! This class is a weeknight class from 7pm - 9:15pm for 5 weeks. The goal of the course is to provide a balanced approach, combining the benefits of Lamaze with medical practices, if needed, to enable mom to enjoy a positive birth experience. You and...

Yoga Flow is perfect for students who are familiar with the basic standing poses of hatha yoga. In this class, students will experience a well-rounded practice and may experiment with deeper variations of certain poses. Each class will revolve around a physical, emotional, or energetic theme. Students will be introduced to a variety of Pranayama (yogic...

At least 2 yrs of Capoeira or have at least the second cord.

No previous experience require.

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp (MCC) Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of growing old. As we age, we can experience mild changes in memory, but research shows that we can maximize our memory potential no matter what our age. You are never too old, or too young, to learn how to rev up your recall. You will learn how memory works and the changes...

When we think of hearing loss, you may think of people who turn up the TV too loud, who ask you to repeat yourself or who have trouble following conversations in noisy places. But, the effects of hearing loss go much deeper than that, affecting the functioning of the brain. You will learn about other health ramifications of hearing loss. After the...

A 3-hour hands-on experience devoted to instilling confidence in you as an expecting parent.  This is a fun class where you will learn: Care of the circumcision and umbilical cord Bathing Comforting a crying/colicky baby Diapering Dressing Necessary supplies Swaddling Feeding basics Infant behavior and sleep patterns Infant massage...

Holiday Relaxation for Dancers: Massage Ball Stretch and Alignment   Come relax and stretch tense muscles during the holiday season. The objectives of this workshop are to demonstrate and teach the use of massage balls for achieving deep tissue massage, acupressure release and overall body flexibility. The focus will be on the neck, shoulders,...

Wondering about the benefits of a Lamaze Class, but want to take a “test drive” first?  Treat yourself to lunch out and then head to GW Hospital to learn a little about Lamaze!  This class will allow you to meet an instructor, see some current parents taking a class and get a sneak peak at what our classes cover.  Plan on visiting...