703-822-5003Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
There's not much we can count on in life, but if there's one guarantee, we can bet that our bodies change as we grow older. That's especially true for men as they age. One moment you're partying at the club, waking up refreshed, and hitting the gym. The next moment, getting out of bed is a chore. You're sore in places you never thought before, and hangovers don't just go away after a hot shower and a big breakfast.
And while sore joints and backaches can be treated with aspirin and ice, other signs of aging aren't as easy to treat. Of course, we're talking about challenges in getting and maintaining erections needed to satisfy your partner. At the extreme, we all know it as erectile dysfunction or ED for short but long before full ED, there are warning signs that things aren't working as they used to work. Hearing the ED word sends shivers down most men's spines. When you think about it, that makes sense - being unable to perform when you need to most is a scary thought.
If you're beginning to suffer from ED or male performance issues or you've been dealing with performance issues for some time, it may seem like nobody has any solutions or even really understands how these issues can impact your life and sense of well-being. However, ED of varying degrees is very common. More than 18 million men suffer from the condition in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of those men hide their performance issues without ever addressing them. If you're one of those men, and it feels like you're stuck in a rut with no help, we're here to tell you you're not alone. Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC is here to provide you with a long-lasting solution to help you regain confidence and perform like you used to.
Additionally, many men including the so-called "bio hackers" are using our treatments to PREVENT the performance decline in the first place. Why wait for the inevitable when you can implement strategies to prevent the decline in the first place.
The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
Our programs are all about reversing and slowing the aging process, preventing disease, and treating chronically ill patients. We utilize a three-pronged approach:
- 1. We equip patients with the knowledge required to take charge of their health and achieve optimal well-being.
- 2. We focus on disease prevention by providing a thorough evaluation using comprehensive diagnostics including the patient-supplied information.
- 3. We work with patients to implement a rejuvenation program consisting of various science-based treatments that reduce cellular degeneration, promote tissue regeneration and healing, and slow down the aging process..
We consider every individual as physiologically unique. As such, we don't subscribe to a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, our programs focus on a customized approach, leveraging genetics and advanced testing, utilizing advanced therapeutics like Gainswave and addressing risk factors that, if avoided or modified, could have beneficial effects for reducing many chronic conditions that men suffer from year-round.
Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health. For men whoare just starting to have challenges, or who have erectile dysfunction, or for the biohackers that just want everything optimized, one of those proven therapies is Reston, VA
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- Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
- The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
- What is GAINSWave Therapy?
- What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in Reston, VA Work?
- Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
- Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
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What is GAINSWave Therapy?
If you have ED or even a minor decline in sexual performance, there's a good chance you've already seen your primary care doctor. You've talked to them about the issues you're facing. And, if they're like many doctors, they prescribed you some pills and sent you on your way. Unfortunately, going this route doesn't do much to solve erectile dysfunction - you're just putting a band-aid on the problem. Plus, you're putting strange chemicals in your body via a "little blue pill" that may cause adverse side effects.
At the end of the day, you need a real-deal solution to ED, not a quick fix. The good news? A safe, non-invasive, injection-free answer to your problems exists. It's called GAINSWave therapy, and according to recent studies, it has shown an 85-92% success rate for mild to moderate cases of erectile dysfunction.
Reports from men who have used GAINSWave therapy in Reston, VA report the following benefits:
- Stronger, Longer Lasting Erections
- Improved Sexual Pleasure
- More Blood Circulation and Flow
- Better Girth and Length
- Less Rest Needed Between Orgasms
- Enhanced Intimacy in the Bedroom
Unlike many ED treatments, you don't have to worry about surgery or drugs when you choose GAINSWave. This revolutionary treatment uses acoustic wave technology, also called pulse wave therapy, instead of surgery or pills, which helps to rebuild blood flow to the penile region, thereby boostings erectile strength and, by proxy, confidence.
But the benefits of GAINSWave don't end there. This therapy also breaks up micro plaques and boosts nitric oxide, which forms new blood vessels and collagen. That's exciting news for men suffering from Peyronie's disease, which is another condition specific to male sexual health.
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What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in Reston, VA Work?
With time, men's blood flow decreases, sensitivity isn't what it once was, and blood vessels start to get thinner or even partially or fully blocked. With GAINSWave, high-frequency, low-intensity shockwaves rejuvenate areas of the penis that have suffered with age. For instance, micro plaques are removed, new blood vessels form, and blood flow increases. According to several clinical studies, enhanced blood flow from GAINSWave translates to more sustainable, rigid erections in 75% of men.
Though males in America are only beginning to realize the benefits of GAINSWave, it's a treatment that has been used for over a decade around the world. Backed by science and proven to rejuvenate vasculature in male erections, GAINSWave works without any pain or recovery time. In fact, it's possible to pop into Proactive Wellness Centers on your lunch break for a therapy session.
Proactive Wellness Centers' GAINSWave treatments feature:
- Low-Intensity Pulse or Shockwaves
- All Natural
- No Needles
- No Pills
- No Pain
- No Surgery
- No Recovery Time
- Quick Procedures
Because this procedure is needle, surgery, and drug-free, most men don't have to suffer through costly insurance claims or unsightly scarring. With GAINSWave and our comprehensive and personalized ED treatment plans, all you need to focus on is enjoying life, knowing your erectile dysfunction is a thing of the past.
Who Are the Best Candidates for Gainswave Therapy in Reston, VA?
If you're a man over the age of 30 and want to optimize your performance or if you are suffering a decline in this area, GAINSWave may be for you. That's even more true if other treatments never worked. For many men, those unsuccessful solutions include pills like Viagra. If prescription pills don't solve your ED problems, GAINSWave is a great option to consider. Academic studies show that shockwave therapy is successful where PDE5 inhibitors (like Viagra or Cialis) fall short.
In fact, many urologists now consider shockwave therapy the greatest revolution in ED treatment in over a decade. Even men without erectile dysfunction use GAINSWave as a preventative therapy to keep their bedroom performance strong and avoid compromised blood vessels.
Some of the key benefits of GAINSWave procedures over other ED treatments include:
- No Drugs
- Backed by Clinical Studies and Extensive Medical Research
- Vast Record of Success
- FDA-Approved for Enhanced Sexual Wellness
- Available at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
What Should I Expect from GAINSWave Therapy at Proactive Wellness Centers?
If you're ready to begin your journey to a healthier, happier sex life, getting started at our wellness clinic is as easy as 1-2-3:
Make an Appointment: Give our office a call at 703-822-5003. One of our Clinical Intake Coordinators will answer any question you have and get you started. If you prefer, you can text "gainswave" to 833.341.0170, and our Clinical Intake Coordinator will get back to you personally and confidentially.
Prep: Once the intake process is complete, you'll schedule a time for GAINSWave therapy in Reston, VA. You'll arrive at our wellness center for treatment at least 30 minutes before your appointment time. Procedure time is usually no longer than 30 minutes and occurs in our wellness center.
Enjoy the Benefits: Once your GAINSWave therapy session is over, you can get right back to what you were doing beforehand. Studies show that approximately 75% of men enjoy positive results like stronger, longer-lasting erections after treatment. Most men only need 6-12 sessions for optimal results.
Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
As the premier wellness clinic in Virginia and the metro D.C. area, we provide patients with a comprehensive list of treatments to slow the process of aging and treat chronic conditions. Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies, like GAINSWave therapy in Reston, VA, for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health.
Some of the most requested services we offer include:
Low-T Treatment for Men
While not as widely discussed as menopause is for women, andropause is very real for men just as menopause is significant for women. Our Low-T program for men focuses on the unique needs of men who are suffering from andropause or low testosterone. The Program Testosterone replacement when clinically indicated, optimization of DHEA and Pregenenolone, combined with nutritional guidance, nutritional supplementation recommendations to optimize your health. For men where Testosterone has declined, the Low-T program is a necessary complement to the Gainswave therapy.
Depending on lab results and patient goals, the program may also include peptides to help patients optimize their health and body composition. If you can identify with some of the symptoms below, you are likely experiencing low testosterone / andropause and are a candidate for laboratory testing to determine if BHRT is right for you.
Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased stamina
- Loss of physical agility
- Decreased mental sharpness
- Prostate problems
- Insomnia
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
Like men, women's bodies change as they grow older. Often referred to as menopause, this time in a woman's life can be stressful when the body uses energy differently, fat cells change, and hormones decline.
Many of the common symptoms and conditions associated with menopause are widely known and discussed, but there are many that are overlooked. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we've seen patients misdiagnosed with other illnesses that were actually caused by a decline in hormone levels. Our BHRT program for women focuses on the unique needs of women who are suffering from the common as well as the lesser-known symptoms of menopause.
Those symptoms may include:
- Hot Flashes
- Mood Swings
- Depression
- UTIs
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Indigestion
- Osteoporosis
- Vertigo
- Anxiety Attacks
- Vaginal Dryness
- Fatigue
What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are also known as natural hormones. They are substances with the same chemical makeup as the hormones produced in your body. Hormones are not drugs - they occur naturally and are found in every human on earth. BHRT replaces hormones at a physiologic level that is not harmful to the body.
If you're suffering through the symptoms of menopause, taking Midol isn't going to solve any problems. Fortunately, our BHRT program for women is designed to eliminate many menopausal symptoms. That way, we give women a chance to recapture their energy levels and vitality with drugs or surgery. Contact our office today to learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it can help you recapture the joys of your youth.
Bredesen-Protocol Strategies for Improving Brain Health
We believe that a healthy brain is paramount to overall well-being. Unfortunately, little is known about promoting brain health, lowering the risk of dementia, or stabilizing symptoms for patients experiencing early signs.
After much research, however, Dr. Lawson from Proactive Wellness Centers determined that the Bredesen protocol provides the best evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating cognitive decline.
The approach, created by Dr. Dale Bredesen, is called ReCODE. This protocol involves multiple strategies to pinpoint specific health issues contributing to Alzheimer's Disease. The results of each strategy are measured using blood tests, dementia tests, cognitive evaluations, and other signs of overall health improvement. Now a Bredesen Certified doctor, Dr. Lawson now offers patients the full Bredesen ReCODE protocol to help them recover from debilitating illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Through this exciting approach, patients have shown dramatic improvements in cognitive function. In some cases, they achieve a reversal of symptoms and have even returned to work.
Proactive Wellness Centers' ReCODE program uses significant functional medicine experience and includes:
- Lifestyle Interventions
- Targeted Nutrients
- Therapeutic Diets
We're thrilled to add this promising Alzheimer's disease treatment for qualifying patients at Proactive Wellness Centers.
Chronic Disease Treatment
Long-term diseases like Lyme disease and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) can ruin a person's life and often leave them afraid to leave the house. To make matters worse, these chronic diseases are often initially misdiagnosed, complicating treatment and leaving the patient depressed and hopeless. And while some medical prescriptions can help, many chronic disease sufferers live without finding true relief.
At Proactive Wellness Centers, our innovative doctors have developed a comprehensive treatment program to address chronic diseases like CIRS and Lyme disease. Generally, our Chronic Disease Treatment follows SSRP protocols as defined below:
- Stop the progression of the disease while strengthening the immune system
- Stabilize patients by balancing hormones and restoring energy
- Reverse cellular, mitochondrial, and other damages caused by chronic diseases, based on lab markers and/or symptomatic expression
- Prevent further development of the chronic disease processes
Our SSRP protocol provides patients with a promising program based largely on the emerging bodies of evidence in the chronic disease space. This evidence is supported by peer-reviewed medical journals, clinical studies, and even double-blind placebo-controlled studies.
When choosing chronic disease treatments for patients, our team of doctors and clinicians focus on safety and efficacy before anything else. Typical therapies associated with our chronic disease treatment programs include:
- IV Vitamin Therapy
- Targeted Nutritional Supplements
- Compassionate Care and Personalized Service from Qualified Doctors
As an integrative practice, we use conventional medications when indicated, especially in cases of underlying co-infections and other areas where traditional medication offers the best course of treatment.
If you're at your wit's end living with a chronic disease, call Proactive Wellness Centers today. Our innovative treatments and therapies may be the key you need to unlock a new, healthy life.
Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
From GAINSWave therapy in Reston, VA, to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women, our doctors are here to serve you with care, compassion, and a commitment to your health.
That's because, at Proactive Wellness Centers, we take a patient-first approach to every service we offer. Unlike some anti-aging clinics, we focus on your goals, your experiences, and how we can address your health and well-being needs. We believe with a full heart that your story matters, and we're ready and waiting to listen. If you're looking for personalized, functional, regenerative treatments that address root causes, you're only a phone call away from living a healthier life.
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Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 In Reston
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RESTON, VA — New Year's Eve is a time for Reston residents to celebrate the accomplishments of the current year, as well as their hopes for a better year to come. Some do that at home with loved ones, while others like to ring in the new year with music, dancing, and a selection of adult beverages.Reston's own maker's space is hosting the Makers Union NYE Cabaret Party from 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, to 2 a.m., on Jan. 1. Katja Attensh...
RESTON, VA — New Year's Eve is a time for Reston residents to celebrate the accomplishments of the current year, as well as their hopes for a better year to come. Some do that at home with loved ones, while others like to ring in the new year with music, dancing, and a selection of adult beverages.
Reston's own maker's space is hosting the Makers Union NYE Cabaret Party from 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, to 2 a.m., on Jan. 1. Katja Attenshunt's drag performance will begin at 10:30 p.m., at the Makers Union, which is located 1811 Library St. in Reston. Stick around to dance and ring in the new year with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will spin tunes until 2 a.m.
Kalypso's Sports Tavern is hosting a 2023 New Year's Eve party on Dec. 31. From 6-11 p.m., the restaurant, which is located at 1617 Washington Plaza North in Reston, will be offering a pre-fixe menu. A DJ will be providing music from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight will be provided to help ring in the new year. Reservations are strongly suggested.
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What better way to celebrate the Ultimate New Year's Eve than enjoying melted cheese at The Melting Pot? The restaurant, located at 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 100, in Reston, is offering a four-course prix fixe meal from 12-11 p.m., on Dec. 31.
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation are sponsoring the First Hike Fairfax Photo Contest. Participants are invited to hike one of the park authority's trails during New Year's Weekend, Saturday, Dec. 31-Sunday, Jan. 1, snap a photo, and submit it to the First Hike website before midnight on Sunday, Jan. 1. Hikers who submit a photo are eligible to win one of the prizes being offered for "People's Choice" or "Best in Show," among others. The photo submission link will be posted here at 5 a.m., on Dec. 31.
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If you need a wind-down from your New Year's Eve celebration, why not stop by Mon Ami Gabi for a New Year's Day Pajama Brunch, from 3- 9 p.m., on Jan. 1 If you you wear pajamas, you'll receive a gift card from Mon Ami Gabi, which is locate at 11950 Democracy Drive in Reston. Don't forget to book a reservation.
Here is a look at some additional events happening near Reston:
In the United States, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve traditions is, of course, the dropping of the giant ball in New York City’s Times Square. Various cities have adopted their own iterations of the event — the Peach Drop in Atlanta, the Chick Drop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the giant Potato Drop in Boise, Idaho.
The end of one year and beginning of another is often celebrated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish folk song whose title roughly translates to “days gone by,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica and History.com.
The history of New Year’s resolutions dates back 8,000 years to ancient Babylonians, who would make promises to return borrowed objects and pay outstanding debts at the beginning of the new year, in mid-March when they planted their crops.
According to legend, if they kept their word, pagan gods would grant them favor in the coming year. If they broke the promise, they would fall out of God’s favor, according to a history of New Year’s resolutions compiled by North Hampton Community College New Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Many secular New Year’s resolutions focus on imagining new, improved versions of ourselves. The failure rate of New Year’s resolutions is about 80 percent, according to U.S. News & World Report. There are myriad reasons, but a big one is they’re made out of remorse for gaining weight, for example, and aren’t accompanied by a shift in attitude and a plan to meet the stress and discomfort of changing a habit or condition.
Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2023 In Reston
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RESTON, VA — St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year. Restaurants and bars around Reston will be swimming in Kelly green, and perhaps flashing red and blue lights if people don’t behave themselves.And devout Catholics may have to consult their parish priest before they dig into a plate of corned beef and cabbage.The Washington Regional Alcohol Program's 2023 St. ...
RESTON, VA — St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year. Restaurants and bars around Reston will be swimming in Kelly green, and perhaps flashing red and blue lights if people don’t behave themselves.
And devout Catholics may have to consult their parish priest before they dig into a plate of corned beef and cabbage.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program's 2023 St. Patrick’s SoberRide program is planned between 4 p.m. Friday, March 17 and 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 18. Because the holiday is considered a high-risk time for intoxicated driving, the program will offer a Lyft ride up to $15.
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Related: Free Sober Rides Offered For St. Patrick's Day 2023 In DC Region
Some of the places in Reston to celebrate the March 17 holiday are:
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Devout Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent, a sacrifice that recognizes Jesus’ death on the cross on a Friday. Catholics in several suburban Chicago towns can eat the traditional fare without guilt, but the Diocese of Chicago is holding firm.
Whether revelers in cities like heavily Catholic Chicago, one of the most St. Patrick-y cities in the country, go all in with the holiday staple corned beef and cabbage could come down to whether they get special dispensation from the diocese.
Catholic revelers from Reston will be happy to learn that Bishop Michael F. Burbage of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which includes Fairfax County, is granting dispensation from the abstinence from meat on March 17 this year. This extends to any Catholics who are in the diocese during St. Patrick's Day.
"Those taking advantage of this dispensation, however, are exhorted to undertake a work of charity, an exercise of piety, or an act of comparable penance on some other occasion during the Third Week of Lent," according to the diocese website.
There are some Lenten fish fries in the area going on for Catholics who want to play it by the rules.
5 Candidates Elected To 2023 Reston Association Board Of Directors
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RESTON, VA — At its annual meeting on Tuesday night, the Reston Association announced the winners of the Board of Directors election that took place in March.All candidates received the necessary 10 percent threshold so that the results were official. Board members Travis Johnson (Hunters Woods/Dogwood) and Mike Collins (Apartment Owners) were uncontested and officially elected.The three other RA Board races were contested. The following are all of the candidates who ran in those races, with the winners in bold:...
RESTON, VA — At its annual meeting on Tuesday night, the Reston Association announced the winners of the Board of Directors election that took place in March.
All candidates received the necessary 10 percent threshold so that the results were official. Board members Travis Johnson (Hunters Woods/Dogwood) and Mike Collins (Apartment Owners) were uncontested and officially elected.
The three other RA Board races were contested. The following are all of the candidates who ran in those races, with the winners in bold:
The five newly elected members join incumbents Sarah Selvaraj-D'Souza (At-Large), Jennifer Jushchuk (South Lakes), Irwin Flashman (Lake Anne/Tall Oaks), and Laurie Dodd (North Point).
Read: 2023 Board of Directors Election Official Results
During 2022, Selvaraj-D'Souza served as president, Jushchuk as vice president, Flashman as secretary, and Petrine as treasurer.
Over the last year, the RA Board experienced a great deal of turnover. A day after Flashman, Dodd, and Glenn Small (At-Large) joined as new board members in April 2022, Tim Dowling (At-Large) submitted his letter of resignation to outgoing RA President Caren Anton.
Then, on the same day in May that the board tapped John Farrell to fill Dowling's vacant seat until April 2023, Anton submitted her own letter of resignation to the board.
Four candidates vied for Anton's seat during the board's June 24 meeting, with Margaret Perry being chosen to represent the Hunters Woods/Dogwood community through the March 2023 election.
Then on Nov. 29, 2022, Small submitted his resignation, explaining that his board service was always a "'stretch assignment,' both in terms of bandwidth and association board experience."
During its January meeting, the board chose Travis Johnson to fill Small's at-large seat.
Tuesday night's annual meeting was also the first one for Michael A. "Mac" Cummins, who the board hired as its new chief executive officer last July.
New Monthly Newspaper Poised To Drop In 15K Reston Mailboxes This Week
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A Herndon High School teacher is launching a monthly print newspaper focusing on celebrations and the positive things in Reston.|Updated Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 11:52 am ETRESTON, VA — Reston residents will find a surprise in their mailboxes this week. A group of local journalists will be mailing out the first issue of The Reston Letter to 15,000 addresses in Reston."I've lived in Reston for 15 years and also taught in Herndon," said Dawn Stuvland Crosson, the paper's owner and publisher. "I love the ...
A Herndon High School teacher is launching a monthly print newspaper focusing on celebrations and the positive things in Reston.
|Updated Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 11:52 am ET
RESTON, VA — Reston residents will find a surprise in their mailboxes this week. A group of local journalists will be mailing out the first issue of The Reston Letter to 15,000 addresses in Reston.
"I've lived in Reston for 15 years and also taught in Herndon," said Dawn Stuvland Crosson, the paper's owner and publisher. "I love the area and feel like we could really use something that would unify the community better that is print."
An English teacher at Herndon High, Crosson started the school's journalism program, growing it from the ground up. Although she's no longer the paper's advisor, her four years in that role demonstrated to Crosson on a small scale what a journalism program could do to unify the high school.
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"As far as building community, building writers and readers, I saw so much good come from that," she said.
Springing from that initial inspiration, Crosson realized she already had many connections in the community. She and her husband have three children, who’ve been involved in youth sports for years. They also know many people in both the high schools that serve Reston and many other elementary and middle schools.
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“I think it would benefit all the community members in all demographics to have an actual print paper in their hands,” she said. “It was kind of a crazy idea this summer, and I just felt like I kept meeting people and things just kind of fell into place and we’re moving along quickly.”
The Reston Letter will focus on human interest stories more than breaking news, according to Crosson. It will also have an education section and cover community sports, events, and whatever’s going on with the Reston Community Center, the Reston Association, and CenterStage.
Crosson has already sold ads for the first, eight-page issue and received positive input from others in the community for her idea.
“We will have an opinions page that I want to be very careful with as far as the content that we choose to publish and try to be very balanced,” she said. “You know, give a platform for people but not be divisive. I also don't want it to be the focus of the paper. I want to focus on celebrations in the community, the positive things going on.”
About eight people have pitched in to help to launch the newspaper, including staff writers and a photographer.
“Having taught at the high school for the last four years, I know a lot of college students who've written for me before, so they have some journalism skills,” Crosson said. “I’ve got a social media kiddo helping out who was great with the high school social media. I know about these kids who've worked for me before and then I've got some friends as well who are helping me out."
To longtime residents, the name of Crosson’s newspaper may seem familiar. A paper called The Reston Letter was published in the 1960s.
“I had a whole list of possibilities for names and I didn’t love any of them,” she said. “I went to the Reston Museum and was browsing around in their archives, which was super fun, and I happened upon The Reston Letter. I thought, ‘Wow, this is perfect.’ … I love the idea of bringing something from the past and giving it life again.”
Where To See Santa In Reston This Christmas Season
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RESTON, VA — Santa Claus will be back in Reston this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa m...
RESTON, VA — Santa Claus will be back in Reston this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.
Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.
Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Reston, kids have several chances:
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Santa's Flight Academy: Children can have their photo taken with Santa and meet Santa's Elves through Dec. 24 at Fair Oaks, which is locates at 1750 Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax. The mall will also be hosting special sensory-friendly Santa experience, on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9-10:30 a.m., in Grand Court. Pet Night is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 11. Reservations are encouraged.
Experience the Magic of Santa: Children can visit with Santa and have their photos taken with the big guy through Dec. 24, in the Fashion Court, lower level Nordstrom wing, at Tysons Corner Center, which is located at 1961 Chain Bridge Road in Tysons Corner. Pre-booking your visit is recommended. Families are invited to Breakfast with Santa in the food court on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8-9:30 a.m. A complimentary catered breakfast and child-focused entertainment will be provided. A Pet Night with Santa is also scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are preferred but not required.
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Visit Santa in Center Court: Santa will be available for photos through Dec. 24 at Dulles Town Center, which is located at 21100 Dulles Town Circle in Dulles. Santa Cares, a sensory-friendly event, is planed for Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9-10:30 a.m. Reservations are available online.
Breakfast with Santa: The Goddard School of Herndon invites families for a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The free holiday event will include cookie decorating and balloon twisting. Children, don't forget to bring your lists. Parents, don't forget to bring your cameras.
Santa arrived Nov. 12 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Gainesville and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.
Santa will be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Orlando. Macy's Santaland at Home allows children, including those in Reston, meet Santa virtually.
JC Penney stores, including stores in Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, and Dulles Town Center, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.
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