Wellness Connection Welcomes Four New Practitioners

We are thrilled to introduce four new practitioners who recently joined the team at the Wellness Connection: 

Justin Short - Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Justin is a licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified Chinese herbalist. Justin believes in a holistic approach to health and in helping people to help themselves. Through Chinese medicine, Justin is able to work with the body's natural healing ability to put his patients in the best possible position to keep themselves and those around them healthy and happy.  Justin is also a certified instructor and black belt of Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and Bagua martial arts. Read Justin's full bio.

Ken Harman, DC, FIAMA -- Chiropractic

A graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Ken helps patients lead active, pain-free lives. He is especially attuned to how posture can affect wellness. Ken’s chiropractic treatment is beneficial for professionals working long hours at their desks, for musicians and athletes performing in back-straining conditions, or for anyone undergoing the general stress of life. Ken lives in Reston with his wife and two young sons. He has a deep appreciation for music, especially singing and playing the French Horn. Read Ken's full bio.

Koren Barwis, HHC, CPT -- Nutrition & Wellness Coaching
Koren is an IIN-certified Holistic Health Counselor and ACE-certified Personal Trainer. Her wellness journey has been rich and diverse, including battling her own weight issues as a teen, joining the Army 20 years ago, entering  fitness competitions, and finally embracing her softer, happier side. Koren is an authority on health and wellness with an extensive knowledge of weight management techniques, dietary theories, fitness approaches, supplements, and stress management strategies. Her life’s mission is to share what she has learned with clarity, empathy, and realism. Koren stays on top of the latest health trends, but strongly believes that wellness is about adopting long-term healthy habits, while striving for balance and consistency. Koren loves to read wellness books (truly!) and experiment with new recipes.  She lives in Ashburn with her husband, a Navy Captain, and their four children. Read Koren's full bio. 

Judy Brannock -- Executive & Career Coaching 
With over twenty years of experience as an executive and career coach, Judy brings the skills, ideas, and tools needed to help clients create a career that capitalizes on their strengths and grows their fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Judy is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF), she has logged over 3500 hours of hands on coaching for senior executives and their teams in the federal government, consulting, financial services, health care, and hi tech organizations. Judy earned her Coaching Certification from Georgetown University in 2001. She has done advanced study in coaching at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Institute for Integrated Self, and the Strozzi Institute of Embodied Leadership. Judy has certifications in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Emotional Intelligence, The Leadership Circle 360, Center for Creative Leadership suite of 360 instruments, Cultural Transformation Tools Values Assessment and Strengths Finder. She has contributed much to the coaching profession by serving on the Board of the DC Chapter of the International Coach Federation.

Call today, (703) 327-0335 to make appointments with these practitioners.