Providing 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
At Proactive Wellness Center, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients by offering comprehensive programs that focus on reversing and slowing the aging process, preventing disease, and providing effective treatments for those with chronic illnesses. Our approach is three-fold, encompassing knowledge empowerment, disease prevention, and rejuvenation therapies tailored to each individual's unique physiology.
Empowering Patients with Knowledge: To achieve optimal health, we think that information is a powerful tool. Our programs are designed to educate and empower patients, equipping them with the information they need to take charge of their well-being. We provide comprehensive evaluations that incorporate patient-supplied information and utilize advanced diagnostics to assess health status thoroughly. By understanding their individual health profiles, patients can make informed decisions about their lifestyle, diet, and overall healthcare.
Disease Prevention through Comprehensive Evaluations: Prevention is key to maintaining good health, and we prioritize disease prevention through thorough evaluations. Our team utilizes comprehensive diagnostics to assess risk factors and identify potential health concerns. By addressing these factors early on, we aim to mitigate the risk of chronic diseases and promote overall wellness. Our approach goes beyond a one-size-fits-all model, recognizing that each individual is unique and requires personalized care.
Rejuvenation Programs for Optimal Health: Our anti-aging treatments are supported by research and center on slowing down the aging process, increasing tissue regeneration, and lowering cellular degradation.We understand that everyone's needs and goals are different, so our programs are customized to address individual requirements. Through advanced testing and genetics, we tailor the treatment approach to each patient, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their health and well-being.
At Proactive Wellness Center, we are committed to staying at the forefront of scientifically-validated therapies that reverse aging, prevent chronic diseases, and optimize health. For men who may be experiencing erectile problems, one of the proven therapies we offer is GAINSWave therapy in West Falls Church, VA. This therapy, among others, is part of our comprehensive approach to help patients achieve their health goals.
Our center is dedicated to providing personalized and effective care to our patients. We believe in equipping individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health, focusing on disease prevention, and offering rejuvenation therapies tailored to their unique physiology. Together, we can work towards reversing the aging process, preventing disease, and optimizing overall health for a better quality of life.
Our Services
- Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
- The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
- What is GAINSWave Therapy?
- What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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New Whole Foods Market in Springfield, Virginia to Open Oct. 4
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Springfield, Va. (Sept. 6, 2023) – Whole Foods Market will open a new 49,499-square-foot store located at 6426 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, Va., on Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. EST. The store will be a relocation of the existing Springfield store (8402 Old Keene Mill Rd), which has been serving the community for more than 25 years.Designed with cool tones and an open, relaxed atmosphere, the new location nearly doubles the size of the original store, allowing Whole Foods Market to offer Springfield custo...
Springfield, Va. (Sept. 6, 2023) – Whole Foods Market will open a new 49,499-square-foot store located at 6426 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, Va., on Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. EST. The store will be a relocation of the existing Springfield store (8402 Old Keene Mill Rd), which has been serving the community for more than 25 years.
Designed with cool tones and an open, relaxed atmosphere, the new location nearly doubles the size of the original store, allowing Whole Foods Market to offer Springfield customers more amenities, such as a full-service meat department, additional prepared foods bars and an expanded product assortment which includes more than 600 local items sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio, a Local Forager for Whole Foods Market.
Whole Foods Market will present a refrigerated van to the Northern Virginia Food Rescue, donated through Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, which was created to expand the capacity and capability for community-based food rescue organizations to move food from where it’s available to where it’s needed most.
Features of the Springfield Plaza store include:
Whole Foods Market in Springfield Plaza will be open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. EST daily. Opening morning, customers will enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast bites. The first 300 customers in line will receive a limited-edition tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon featuring offers up to $100 off.
All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous Quality Standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and more than 260 flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban more than 180 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens and microbeads.
Amazon Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, including deep discounts on select popular products each week and an additional 10% off hundreds of in-store sale items. Grocery pickup will be available at Whole Foods Market Springfield. For more information and hours of operation, please visit: www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/springfieldplaza.
About Whole Foods Market
For more than 40 years, Whole Foods Market has been the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer. As the first certified organic national grocer, Whole Foods Market has more than 500 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/.
2024 PLL Championship Series Returns to Springfield, Va., in February
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The Premier Lacrosse League announced Thursday morning that the 2024 PLL Championship Series — an Olympic style, four-team tournament played in a modified version of the Sixes discipline — will take place February 14-19, 2024, at The St. James in Springfield, Va.The round-robin tournament features the top four teams from the 2023 PLL season — the Archers, Cannons, Redwoods and Waterdogs.Last season’s Championship Series winner, Chrome LC, finished last in the regular season and did not earn a bid to The ...
The Premier Lacrosse League announced Thursday morning that the 2024 PLL Championship Series — an Olympic style, four-team tournament played in a modified version of the Sixes discipline — will take place February 14-19, 2024, at The St. James in Springfield, Va.
The round-robin tournament features the top four teams from the 2023 PLL season — the Archers, Cannons, Redwoods and Waterdogs.
Last season’s Championship Series winner, Chrome LC, finished last in the regular season and did not earn a bid to The St. James.
“Our second annual Championship Series will host our top four PLL teams in a tournament played within the new Olympic format rules,” said Paul Rabil, PLL co-founder and president. “With the best players in the world and a fast-paced, high-octane format, we’re even more excited about these games. With renewed Olympic inspiration, this February’s games will be sure to provide motivation for the next generation player hoping to compete for a roster spot in LA28.”
Played in the Sixes discipline, the Championship Series differs from the format that will appear in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics because of the inclusion of a two-point arc. It was that two-point arc that fueled former Atlas midfielder Romar Dennis’ run to the Golden Stick Award for the most goals scored in the tournament last year.
The Archers, this year’s PLL champion, fell in the semifinals of the Championship Series a year ago despite entering as a perceived favorite due to the team’s high-flying offense.
The St. James, a 450,000-square-foot multi-purpose sports complex, drew rave reviews from players, coaches and fans after last year’s Championship Series and last year’s Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse exhibition game were played there.
“The Championship Series represents the PLL’s continued investment into the players, fans, and our partners, as we add to our linear and streaming inventory on the ESPN and Disney family of networks, provide additional compensation pathways for players, and showcase Olympic style lacrosse to fans,” said Mike Rabil, PLL co-founder and CEO. “Great venue partners also help our on-field product shine. We’re thrilled to return to The St. James and to bring the world’s best lacrosse players to DMV-area sports fans.”
Springfield VA Clinic hosting PACT Act event to educate, screen veterans
Savannah Harrisonhttps://www.ky3.com/2023/07/07/springfield-va-clinic-hosting-pact-act-event-educate-screen-veterans/
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks is hosting a PACT Act event at the VA Clinic in Springfield Saturday.The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the clinic on West Republic Street. It’s open to veterans and their families with no appointment necessary.The point of the event is to educate and screen veterans to make sure they’re aware of their benefits under the PACT Act as t...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks is hosting a PACT Act event at the VA Clinic in Springfield Saturday.
The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the clinic on West Republic Street. It’s open to veterans and their families with no appointment necessary.
The point of the event is to educate and screen veterans to make sure they’re aware of their benefits under the PACT Act as the August 10 deadline quickly approaches according to Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Public Affair Officer, April Eilers.
“We are asking everyone to come to learn about the PACT Act to sign up for the PACT Act and also to get exposure screening for the PACT Act,” said Eilers.
The PACT Act expands VA benefits for veterans who fought in Vietnam, the Gulf War, or post-9/11 conflicts, and covers disabilities that stemmed from toxic chemicals such as burn pits or Agent Orange.
For veterans that apply before August 10, they can get retroactive benefits as well for the past year.
“Up from now until August 10, they will get retroactive benefits and pay for for their services,” said Eilers. “Then after August 10, they obviously still need to get the care, the care that they deserve, but they won’t get the retroactive benefits.
Anyone is welcome at the event without an appointment. Eilers says an event like this is so important to get the word out about benefits veterans can get.
“We have to get the word out. So people, so veterans are aware of the benefits that they have earned. And we’re really pushing and doing outreach events now,” said Eilers.
If you can’t make this event, the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks hosts more events around the area. You can find a list of those here.
Those who can’t make an event can still get those benefits as well. You can call 1-800-698-2411 or the local VHSO team at 479-443-4301- ext. 63603.
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Sandy Anderson For Springfield Seat On Fairfax County School Board
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA Patchhttps://patch.com/virginia/kingstowne/sandy-anderson-springfield-seat-fairfax-county-school-board
Sandy Anderson, a Northern Virginia native, is on the Nov. 7 ballot for the Springfield District seat on the Fairfax County School Board.|Updated Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 9:04 am ETFAIRFAX COUNTY — Sandy Anderson, a native of the Springfield District and a former college English teacher, is running to serve as the Springfield District member on the Fairfax County School Board.Endorsed by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Anderson is running to replace Laura Jane Cohen, who is the Democratic nominee in the elect...
Sandy Anderson, a Northern Virginia native, is on the Nov. 7 ballot for the Springfield District seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
|Updated Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 9:04 am ET
FAIRFAX COUNTY — Sandy Anderson, a native of the Springfield District and a former college English teacher, is running to serve as the Springfield District member on the Fairfax County School Board.
Endorsed by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Anderson is running to replace Laura Jane Cohen, who is the Democratic nominee in the election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 15.
"My experience as an FCPS student, FCPS mom, PTO leader, military spouse, and higher-ed educator," Anderson says on her campaign website.
The general election ballot in Fairfax County will also include countywide races for the at-large seats on the School Board, Board of Supervisors chairman, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney, Fairfax County Sheriff, and Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.
Early voting for the general election began on Friday, Sept. 22. More information on how to vote is available from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.
Find out what's happening in Kingstowne-Rose Hillwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Patch asked candidates running for the Springfield District on the Fairfax County School Board to fill out a candidate questionnaire with the same questions. Here are Anderson's responses:
Name
Sandy Anderson
Age
46
Family
Husband, Joe Anderson, and two sons that are FCPS students in middle and elementary school.
Education
Occupation
For the last 12 years, I have been working with two DoD youth programs related to STEM education and at-risk youth. With some overlap, I previously taught at the college level for 14 years.
Campaign Website
The single most pressing issue facing Fairfax County Public Schools is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
The single most pressing issue facing Fairfax County Public Schools is teacher and staff retention. While our children are the reason that we work so hard to create a world-class education system, we couldn’t do it without the amazing educators we have in our buildings every day. They are leaving Fairfax County, and we need to figure out why and fix it. We could start by taking the model from the Fairfax County Health Department and conduct stay interviews with our employees. We must listen to the feedback we receive and discover creative solutions that go beyond just the pay increases they deserve.
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have a unique mix of experience that allows me to look at problems through a variety of lenses. This experience will allow me to be immediately effective in critical areas. I am also particularly excited about the opportunity to learn more about the aspects of our county essential to ensuring success for our students and staff.
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.
As I mentioned, I have several lenses that will guide my decisions, including things like increasing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) opportunities and being cautious about impacts for military-connected families. However, we also must fight to preserve and increase public school funding. We all know that there isn’t an infinite number of resources available. To be successful, we must step away from operating in a business as usual model to create creative solutions to the complex issues we face. I am also extremely focused on ensuring our board works together as a team.
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I am proud of the experience I bring with me. I have worked for kids or the people who support them in almost every job I have ever had, starting as a camp counselor with the Fairfax County Park Authority to teaching hundreds of college students how to write and now supporting the staff of two amazing federal youth programs. These professional experiences gave me hands-on opportunities to know more about how our county works, what our young people need after graduation, and more about the intricate relationship between programs and the state government. The combination of this experience makes me uniquely qualified for the types of work that will be essential to my success on the board.
I also spent the last seven years on the Parent Teacher Organization Board at my sons’ elementary school, with five years as the president. That experience of being in and around all aspects of the school day helped me see just how hard our teachers and staff are working to support our students and families. I have done everything from helping to raise money to expand our playground during a renovation, supporting the new principal as she got acclimated to our school community, and bringing exciting events and programming to our school community. I also worked hard to try to build partnership amongst the parent groups in our pyramid.
Why should voters trust you?
I love our schools. I truly believe in FCPS, as a former student and as an FCPS mom. I want to get involved because I see the way I can help us improve by working from our strengths, not by tearing our school system apart. We cannot move forward by burning what we have to the ground, and anyone suggesting otherwise has ulterior motives that are dangerous for our kids. Beyond that, I am working hard to earn the trust of voters throughout our district…one door at a time!
The best advice ever shared with me was ...
In our house, we have a sign above the front door that says “Effort, not perfection.” Anyone trying is going to make mistakes. It’s how you respond to the mistakes that says more about your character than the mistake itself.
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Moving to Springfield, VA – Family & Lifestyle
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Moving to Springfield VASpringfield, Virginia is a gem of a place in the DC Area and the lifestyle provides awesome opportunities for food, fun and families. We’re going to cover the Springfield lifestyle in this video. If you want to know more about real estate, check out our other video on Springfield as well!Springfield comprises three different parts. West Springfield is west of I-95, and south of the beltway. The north end extends a bit north of Braddock Road and the south end goes just past the ...
Moving to Springfield VA
Springfield, Virginia is a gem of a place in the DC Area and the lifestyle provides awesome opportunities for food, fun and families. We’re going to cover the Springfield lifestyle in this video. If you want to know more about real estate, check out our other video on Springfield as well!
Springfield comprises three different parts. West Springfield is west of I-95, and south of the beltway. The north end extends a bit north of Braddock Road and the south end goes just past the Fairfax County Parkway. Springfield straddles 95 and is both inside and outside the beltway. And then North Springfield fits right in between the two. There is no East or South Springfield.
The closest metro stop is Franconia-Springfield Metro.
Food
Springfield does not lack in the food department and has some of the best restaurants and bakeries. Swiss Bakery & Pastry shop off of Braddock Rd has great deli sandwiches and fresh homemade bread. The bakery sweets are sinful, and the grocery area offers so many hard to get Swiss and German treats. Also we highly recommend Yindee Thai off of Old Keene Mill Rd. They have been open for a long time and their food is some of the best in the area.
Bob & Edith’s Diner is an institution – the best diner in the area. It is always busy but it’s worth the wait. It is a true diner down to the Mid-Century decor and you know the food is going to be great when they bring out a white coffee mug with the blue ring. They know how to cook eggs perfectly.
Springfield Town Center has a lot of great chain restaurants. Yardhouse has great beers and the food is great.
The grocery store options are fantastic as well. You are close to an H Mart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s but you also have the option of going to the more traditional stores like Giant, Safeway, etc. Springfield has a lot of international grocery stores that include Afghani stores, African stores, mercados, and Indian, just to name a few. These markets are awesome for locating ingredients for recipes.
Orkney Springs Distillery is awesome and worth a visit. If you are wine drinker, you are not a far drive from Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton. It’s a really beautiful drive down Burke Lake Rd or the Parkway.
Fun
Summer is coming, let’s talk summer fun first. Some communities have their own pools in Springfield which are part of their Homeowner’s Association. Daventry, Danbury Forest, Shannon Station Pool at Keene Mill Village, and the Timbers are some of those communities.
If your community doesn’t have a pool, then there are membership based pools and they are all over Springfield. I mean, all over – there are about a dozen pools in such a relatively small geographic area.
Places like Springboard Pool is not only a pool, but they have movie nights, volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard and social events. Family membership is $595 and there is currently a waitlist, but no indication of timing.
Springfield Swim and Raquet Club is $535 for a family membership.
North Springfield Swim Club is for those living in, North Springfield. They do check your address. It’s $550 for a family membership.
Village West Pool has a variety of membership options but for families the cost is $545 for up to 4 family members or $610 if you have 5 or more.
Canterbury Woods Swim Club is just north of Braddock Road. Their membership fee is $625, but requires you to buy a pool bond for $300. You can try the pool for one year without purchasing the bond, but then you must purchase if you plan to remain a member.
Rolling Forest Recreation Association is a non-profit serving residents of West Springfield. Residents of the Winter Forest HOA and Rolling Forest subdivisions are called Charter Members and automatically allowed to join. Winter Forest is required to join, Rolling Forest is optional but you would lose your right to membership. You can regain the right but you wouldn’t ever be able to vote. The cost for those communities is $520. Other residents in the area may join but the cost is $600 and there are no voting rights.
Parliament Pool Association doesn’t have restrictions on where you live. Memberships are $300 initiation and run from $250 for an individual membership to $500 for a family.
Walden Glen Swim & Racquet also requires membership. The cost is $495 for an individual membership, $730 for a family membership and $200 for tennis only.
There are several others including Orange Hunt Swim & Tennis Club, Rolling Valley Swim and Tennis, Fox Hunt Swim and Tennis, and Saratoga Recreation Group.
For more year round type of fun, there’s Lake Accotink Park. There’s a 3.8 mile trail that goes around the lake, and the park hosts a variety of outdoor, nature-themed programs in the form of classes and camps. Birdwatching, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, mini-golf, hiking, and there’s a carousel here making this a place of fun for kids and adults too.
We’ll talk about the St James here and in the next section for kiddos, because it’s so great we need to cover it twice. Walking into the St James is like walking onto a college campus in heaven. There are tons of sports fields inside for everything you can think of, there are pools and a water park, football, lacrosse and soccer are in the field house. Baseball and softball are in the Hitting House. There’s a Court house for basketball and Volleyball, an ice house for skating and hockey, and then there’s cheer, dance, gymnastics, climbing, and golf.
Another place for family fun is the Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park. It’s located at the South Run Recreation Center. There are several different options for various levels and abilities. And speaking of South Run Recreation Center, there’s a lot there as well. Group fitness classes, swimming, plus a field house with synthetic turf for most sports. Then outside there are trails, basketball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis and trails.
The Sydenstricker Schoolhouse was built in 1928 and what’s amazing about this schoolhouse is that it is still a bustling community center. It stands as a piece of history that remains nearly unchanged over the past 90 years. It was among the last operating one-room schoolhouses in Fairfax County.
Kids
People move here because it’s an affordable suburb in DC with really great schools. Some areas have better rankings than others, but in general the scores are 7 & 8’s on Great Schools, and a few with mid level scores peppered throughout.
West Springfield, Saratoga, Cardinal Forest, Ravensworth, Crestwood, Forestdale, Garfield, Springfield Estates and Lynbrook Elementary Schools serve preschool through 6th grade.
Rolling Valley, Keene Mill, Hunt Valley, Orange Hunt, Sangster Elementary serve Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Then there’s Kings Park which is Kindergarten through 3rd grade, and Kings Glen which is 4th to 6th.
North Springfield Elementary School is Pre-K through 5th and actually in a different region and feeds to Annandale schools.
The middle schools are either Irving Middle or Key Middle which serve only grades 7 & 8. and for high school it’s either Lewis, West Springfield or Annandale High School. That’s because of the five regions in which Fairfax County divides the areas, three of them meet in a juncture in Springfield. There used to be eight regions, but they reorganized it into five to spread out the socioeconomic disparities.
You will find lots of excellent school scores here. The Great Schools Scores are in the 7-10 range, and the other reviews you find online on places like Google are all really good. Families like these schools, with one exception. On the east side of Springfield, the high school there, Lewis, doesn’t score as well.
There are other great things for kids in Springfield. So many of the parks have playgrounds. Kings Park Community has 4 playgrounds alone to serve the 1100 homes in the community and the Timbers has Brookfield Park, which has a great playground.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park is here. The St. James is unbelievable. They have a kids playground inside called Super Awesome and Amazing. The kids can test their skills at indoor rock climbing, traversing the overhead obstacle course, visit the Virtual Reality Games or go to the indoor waterpark. They offer camps and leagues where you can learn to play sports. This is literally worth moving to Springfield for, no joke.
Hidden Pond Nature Center has a playground, trails and the Nature Center is the Visitor Center where you can check out any programs, see live animals or peruse books and items about nature.
There’s the Studio for Piano if your little one is interested in learning to play, as well as the Perfect Pitch Music Studio where you can learn piano or take voice lessons.
Conclusion
We hope this gave you a great idea of what it would be like to live in Springfield! There’s a lot to know about the lifestyle, if you have any questions please reach out to us!
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