A lot has been happening around here lately.  We’ve had our best year yet and we are looking forward to an even better 2012.  Here are some of the newest highlights:

Tough Mudder – This past October we had a 15 person team all successfully complete one of the toughest “races” on the planet.  Wintergreen Ski Resort was the location of our roughly 10 mile hike through the hills, mud, freezing cold water, flames, electric shock and more.  It was an amazing event and a great sense of accomplishment.  We are looking to put together another team for the upcoming Saturday Tough Mudder in Washington DC next May.  If you’re interested in joining us just let us know!  You can pre-register here http://toughmudder.com/events/dc2012/

Check out the video on their homepage to get a little taste of what you missed! http://toughmudder.com/

New Rewards Program – Just launched last month was our new Customer Loyalty Program. From simply showing up for appointments to posting about us on Facebook, making referrals and more there are many ways to earn points toward Health and Wholeness discounts.  Check out the “Track Your Rewards Points” button on our homepage for details.

Holiday Special – This month for every $100 you spend you get a $15 gift certificate to give to a friend.  There is no limit on the number of certificates you can receive.  You can give them all to one person or pass them out to friends.  Certificates are redeemable for any of our services.

Goodbye Ty – Tyson Dewees has moved back to Korea to be near his wife’s family and pursue his dream of owning his own business.  We wish him the best and will miss him around the block.  Thanks for all you taught us Ty!

New Toys – Coming this month we will feature a few new training toys like the ViPR, and Indian Clubs.  These new “toys” will enable us to work your muscles to build strength, coordination, and fluidity of movement in a way that we have not been able to before.  We can’t wait to train you all with these!  And yes, they will be making an appearance at Boot Camp!

Boot Camp – The new Boot Camp schedule for 2012 is now online.  Hu-rah!  You can find out all the details about these camps on our website and get registered online!  Come get yourself a great, unique workout to start the day, play with equipment you won’t find anywhere else, and feel a sense of fitness that is priceless.  You’ll never know what to expect when you show up…just that you’ll work hard, have fun, and if you want, get some social time.  Space is limited so sign up early!

Cosmetic Acupuncture – After much time refining her skills our wonderful acupuncturist is now ready to offer one of the best acupuncture niches around—cosmetic acupuncture, also know as “facial rejuvenation acupuncture.”  We are proud to be one of the few places you can find in here in Arlington, VA to offer this service.  Each treatment will be a full body treatment and focus on facial health and rejuvenation that will leave you glowing and looking your best.  This service can be great for anyone dealing with skin issues on their face or just someone wanting to slow aging and have a more youthful appearance.   Forget Botox and it’s side effects; come get your youthful glow back naturally!  Details coming on our website soon!

New Pilates Instructor – We are proud to bring the lovely Alisia Essig to our team.  Starting next month she will be available to take appointments for one-on-one (apparatus), 2-3 Person Circuit Pilates classes (apparatus), and group classes (mat).   We are excited to bring her skills to our team and can’t wait for you to meet her.  Times for the Pilates circuit classes to be announced soon.

New Semi-Private Pilates Class – Interested in some professional Pilates instruction at a reduced rate?  Starting next month we will be offering 2-3 person circuit Pilates classes using the fancy Pilates machines.  Class will be $40/person for a one-hour session (as opposed to $85 for one-on-one).  It’s a chance to get more personalized instruction and try Pilates in a way you can never experience on a mat!  Check back soon for more details.

New Pilates Mat Class – Want to start your day with a workout designed to make you strong from the inside out, improve your posture, flexibility, and strengthen you from head to toe?  Come try a Pilates workout to get your body ready for the day.  Starting next month we will be offering early morning Pilates mat classes here in the basketball court.  Classes will be Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7am and will be $20/class.  Space is limited so sign up soon!  Details to be posted on our website in the coming week.

New Book For Sale – Folk, This Ain’t Normal is Joel Salatin’s newest book and it is a pleasure to read.  Come pick up a copy of his witty, insightful look at how we grow our food.  Joel was featured in the popular documentary “Food Inc.” and the book The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan.  You won’t be disappointed.