Washington Wellness

Have you ever wanted to live a healthier lifestyle but you weren't sure where to start? You probably realized that exercise and nutrition were important factors to consider but may not have known how to make these lifestyle changes.

Our guest for this episode is Marvin Britt, a certified NCSF Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Licensed TRX Specialist, PN1 Nutrition Coach, and online personal trainer. Marvin is the Owner & Trainer of Action Sport & Fitness Personal training studio in Greenbelt, MD. He is a passionate fitness entrepreneur, personal trainer, and fitness athlete with 10 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. His business Action Sport & Fitness specializes in weight loss, strength training, and nutrition coaching and they have helped tons of people reach their fitness goals.

In this episode we discussed:

The Appropriate Level of Intensity During Exercise for Weight Loss

The Importance of a Proper Diet in Fitness

Strategies to Help You Take Action on Your Health and Wellness Journey

Practical Ways To Implement Exercise and Nutrition Changes 

How to Not Spiral Out of Control Following a Cheat Day

Marvin Britt can be reached at:

Are you someone who has wanted to improve your sleep but just didn't know how? Maybe you're that person who does not get enough sleep during the night or maybe you sleep for a good duration but the quality of your sleep could be better. If this sounds familiar, and for most of us it should, this episode is for you!

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a Physician and Certified Clinical Sleep Health Specialist working in the Washington DC metro area. She is someone who has in the past suffered first-hand from insomnia for multiple years due to a very busy schedule while in medical school. This led Dr. Holliday-Bell to take action! She immersed herself in any sleep-related research that she could find, applied what she learned to her own sleep and has successfully made significant changes to her sleep for the better.

Specific topics discussed during this episode include:

• Why 8 Hours of Sleep May Not Be Right For You
  
• How Sleep Can Affect Vaccine Effectiveness and Decrease Your Risk of Contracting Viruses
  
• What Happens In Our Body As We Sleep
  
• The Different Stages of Sleep
  
• How To Get A Better Night's Sleep
  

Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell can be reached at:

What does the best version of yourself look like? If you're anything like most of us, you've imagined your ideal self at least once if not multiple times over the course of your life. In this episode we discuss simple, yet effective, lifestyle changes that you can make to help bring your dream closer to reality.

Our guest for this episode is Navin Hettiarachchi who has over 20 years of experience working with players from professional sports teams in the NBA, WNBA and NFL. Most recently, he served as the Director of Health, Wellness and Performance for the Washington Wizards. He is widely considered the one-stop go to authority for health, wellness and performance for those who have tried everything but have not yet reached their desired result. Navin has a passion to help people be happy, healthy and in peak performance so that they can live their best life: pain-free, injury and illness-free!

Specific topics discussed during this episode include:

• The "Main Rocks" - 10% that Addresses 90% of Health Issues
  
• The REDT (Root Cause, Evaluation, Design and Transformational Treatment) Method
  
• Navin's Experience Helping Elite Level and Professional Athletes Optimize Their Bodies
  
• The Four Fundamental Pillars of Health and Wellness
  
• Navin's Next Journey - Helping 15 Million People Across the Globe Improve Their Health
  

Navin can be reached at:

Perhaps you may have seen a celebrity or well known public figure receiving IV vitamin therapy. Additionally being the innately curious person that you are,  you probably wondered what that meant, how they would benefit from it and if you would ever consider something like it for yourself. If that's the case, this is the episode for you! 

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Mwata Dyson, a physician, consultant and digital health enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Dr. Dyson is the founder of NutriLounge, an IV hydration and nutrition practice located in Washington, DC that delivers clinical concentrations of nutrients to help aid in natural healing. He is also the host of the Digital HealthCast, a podcast that showcases healthcare pioneers innovating modern day medicine.

Specific topics discussed during this episode include:

• Research Regarding the Role of Vitamins in Reducing Complications from COVID-19  
  
• The Importance of Magnesium and the Vital Role it Plays in the Human Body
  
• Signs and Symptoms of Magnesium and Vitamin B12 Deficiency
  
• Benefits of IV Hydration and Nutrition Therapy
  
• The Value of Glutathione as an Antioxidant
  

Dr. Dyson can be reached at:

When some people think of regenerative medicine, the first thought that comes to mind is regrowing or replacing a body part. However, in relation to orthopedic care, it absolutely does not have to be limited to that. Listen along as we take a dive into the exploring non-surgical regenerative medical care options and how these innovative solutions can potentially fill the void between conservative approaches and highly invasive methods.

Our guest for  this episode is Dr. Nathan Yokel, a medical doctor who currently practices at Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in the DC metro area. Dr. Yokel utilizes his knowledge in sports medicine and regenerative treatments and combines it with traditional procedures and rehabilitation to help patients get back to the activities they enjoy most.

Specific topics discussed during this episode include:

• The Unique Advantages of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  
• Methods Used in Regenerative Medicine to Help Augment the Body's Ability to Heal Itself
  
• Phases of Tissue Healing Following an Injury
  
• Benefits of Regenerative Orthopedic Procedures for Both Acute and Chronic Conditions
  
• The Importance of the Composition of a PRP Injection
  

Dr. Yokel can be reached at:

Have you ever heard of the phrase 'Food as Medicine'? Maybe you have but were unsure of exactly what that means or maybe you were confused about which vitamins and minerals can make a difference in your overall health.

Our guest for  this episode is Toni St. Clair, a multi-faceted, purpose driven health and happiness coach and consultant. Toni is frequently featured on ABC7 WJLA – Good Morning Washington offering healthy strategies to help people transform and regain the balance in their lives.

Specific topics discussed during this episode include:

• Good vs Bad Chocolate
• How to Get Adequate Protein in a Plant-Based Diet
• The Rainbow Diet
• Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and the Importance of Sunlight
• Vitamins and Minerals Needed to Support Your Immune System During a Pandemic

Toni can be reached at:

Do you know someone who has...trouble with urinating when they don't want to?...pain in their lower back, hip, abdominals or pelvis?...pain with sexual intercourse? Maybe this is you or maybe it's your friend, spouse or someone in your family.

This episode features Dr. Carrie Pagliano, a dynamic leader in the area of women's/pelvic health for 20 years, who currently practices out of Arlington, Virginia. We discuss these common problems and how physical therapy with an emphasis on the pelvic floor can help. 

Dr. Pagliano can be reached at:

The first time I heard the term "life coach" was at a happy hour in DC nearly 5 years ago. Since then I often wondered about what life coaching is, who is it for and just exactly how can it help someone? If you've ever shared the same curiosity, you'll want to check this one out.

In this episode Michell Stanley, a life coach and psychotherapist who works out of her business Moksha Living in Washington, D.C., sheds light on life coaching and psychotherapy. Furthermore, we talk about how through overcoming fear and taking action you give yourself the best chance to live your life the way you want to on your own terms.

Michell can be reached at:

How many of you have ever been awestruck by the skill and talent that dancers and performing artists possess? If this is you, have you ever taken a moment to consider dancers as not only performing artists but as athletes? Dancers are highly trained and often fight through pain and injury to perform their craft with a smile .

In this episode with Dr. Danelle Dickson, a physical therapist based in Washington, D.C. who specializes in working with dancers and performing artists, we discuss these topics. Additionally we dive into how dancers can optimize their performance, decrease their injury risk and improve the longevity of their careers so that they can continue to do what they love for years to come.

Dr. Dickson can be reached at:

Are you someone who has gone to see a medical doctor in the past and spent less time with them in their office than it took you to schedule your appointment? Were you diagnosed with a condition but felt like there may have been something missing from the bigger picture?

In this episode with Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care medical doctor specializing in integrative and functional medicine, we discuss the importance of viewing a patient as a whole person instead of just their diagnosis. This includes how sunlight, nutrition, stress and other aspects of your personal history can interact to influence your overall level of health.

Dr. Wong can be reached at:

While we are currently in a pandemic, the conversation about racism and police brutality in America is as loud as it has ever been following nationwide protests in response to the tragic murder of George Floyd.

An often overlooked piece of this dialogue is the affect of racism and police brutality on mental health. 

In this episode with Courtney Simpson, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, we discuss: the state of racism and police brutality in America, the interplay of these aspects with mental health and strategies for those who may be having difficulty with their mental health.

Courtney Marie Simpson can be reached at:

Have you ever been told that you need to give up running due to a prior injury? That may not necessarily be true.

In this interview with Dr. Dat Cao, who is a runner, physical therapist and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, we discuss this topic. 

Additionally I pick Dat's brain about:

• the health benefits of running
• common injuries that plague runners
• how runners may benefit from seeing a physical therapist
• the importance of strength training
• why runners need sleep too

Dr. Cao can be reached at: