WELL RAY - Igniting Wellness Through Movement

WELL RAY - Igniting Wellness Through Movement Join us in Del Ray on May 17th, 2025 or Alexandria's largest health & wellness festival! Visit www.wellraydelray.com for complete details.

Well Ray is a community of wellness providers in the Del Ray Business Association who are committed to providing services and community events to better the lives of individuals and the community as a whole throughout the year. The Del Ray Business Association, will present our signature event, the 7th annual Well Ray Festival, a celebration of health and wellness in June 2022!

's C.J. Wesby: "The final school bell is about to ring, and Del Ray is shifting into one of its best seasons. Summer in ...
06/03/2026

's C.J. Wesby: "The final school bell is about to ring, and Del Ray is shifting into one of its best seasons. Summer in Del Ray is an invitation to step outside, move a little more, and soak up the kind of wellness that doesn’t require a gym membership or a screen — just fresh air, good company, and maybe a few ice cream drips on your shirt."

In this week's Well Ray Blog, C.J. has practical tips on getting outside in Del Ray to benefit your body, mind, and mood. Read more at the link in bio or at visitdelray.com/wellness-blog, or in this month's !

What a fantastic afternoon of learning from some incredible local experts. From functional wellness and menopause educat...
05/27/2026

What a fantastic afternoon of learning from some incredible local experts. From functional wellness and menopause education to herbal medicine and sustainable sourcing, today’s wellness speaker series was packed with thoughtful conversation and practical insights.

A big thank you to Adrian at , Dr. Durakis from , and Kay from for sharing your expertise with our community. We ran out of time before getting to every question, so please feel free to connect with them directly to keep the conversation going.

Stay tuned for more inspiring talks and community connections from our local DRBA members.

.your.power's Bob Soulliere:"Breathing is happening anyway. The question is whether it happens unconsciously, shaped by ...
05/27/2026

.your.power's Bob Soulliere:"Breathing is happening anyway. The question is whether it happens unconsciously, shaped by stress and habit, or consciously, shaped by awareness and choice. The breath is one of the only bridges between the voluntary and involuntary body. It is a doorway you can walk through at any moment."

In this week's Well Ray Blog, Soulliere, a breath coach, offers three simple breath principles you can use anywhere, anytime to help that bring you back, stay present, restore sense of agency, and build resilience as a lived bodily skill. Visit the link in bio or visitdelray.com/wellness-blog to read more.

' Kay Sidahmed: "Our modern way of life has created a myriad of obstacles that can make it difficult to get our nightly ...
05/20/2026

' Kay Sidahmed: "Our modern way of life has created a myriad of obstacles that can make it difficult to get our nightly dose of vital and restful sleep. The good news is, our bodies know how to sleep if we do our share to create a sleep supportive terrain."

Learn more about tools available to support us day & night on our quest for quality sleep -- including natural, effective herbal remedies -- in this week's Well Ray blog, available at the link in bio or visitdelray.com/wellness-blog

05/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Wellness District Mixer. It was such a wonderful evening connecting with fellow Del Ray wellness business owners who care deeply about this community.

One of the best parts of being part of the DRBA is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with other local businesses, share ideas, talk through the real growing pains of business ownership, and find ways to support one another along the way.

As a healthcare business owner, those honest conversations and shared experiences mean so much. We truly appreciated your thoughtful feedback, creative ideas for future pop-up events, and the open dialogue about how we can continue building something meaningful together.

Until next time! ✌️
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's Andrada Florescu, LPC: "One of the deepest transformations after heartbreak is learning that healing is not about fil...
05/13/2026

's Andrada Florescu, LPC: "One of the deepest transformations after heartbreak is learning that healing is not about filling a void. It’s about returning back to yourself. ... As you heal, two powerful forces begin to rise — confidence and optimism. They are the essential ingredients that will guide your journey forward. When you embody these qualities, your life begins to change."

In this week's Well Ray blog, Florescu shares four easy tools on how to step back into your power and achieve transformation one intentional step at a time. Visit the link in bio or visitdelray.com/wellness-blog to learn more -- and get details on a special discount for blog readers on her The Alchemy of Heartbreak e-course.

Calling all current and prospective wellness business owners in Del Ray ✨Join the Del Ray Business Association wellness ...
05/12/2026

Calling all current and prospective wellness business owners in Del Ray ✨

Join the Del Ray Business Association wellness community for an evening of networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversation with fellow wellness entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re an established business owner or exploring becoming part of the local wellness community, this is a great opportunity to make connections, discover partnership opportunities, and learn what’s ahead for the DRBA wellness committee.

📍 Hi/Fi
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 6–8 PM
🍸 Cash bar + appetizers provided
🎟 Free for members/$10 prospective members

RSVP and get tickets on Eventbrite
Link in Bio ⬆️

' Amy Wood: "As we begin opening the windows and letting in the fresh air, take a moment to also let in alternative ways...
05/06/2026

' Amy Wood: "As we begin opening the windows and letting in the fresh air, take a moment to also let in alternative ways of thinking about our lives. Seasonal shifts can remind us to shift our mindsets and minor adjustments can make a significant impact."

In this week's Well Ray Blog, learn more about spring cleaning for wellness -- an opportunity to take an inventory of what thinking styles we possess that may benefit from being tweaked or altered. Visit the link in bio or visitdelray.com/wellness-blog to read more.

' Lisa Reeves & Mylene Feiler: "Most of us are running a little too hot; mentally, emotionally, calendar-wise. We move f...
04/29/2026

' Lisa Reeves & Mylene Feiler: "Most of us are running a little too hot; mentally, emotionally, calendar-wise. We move from one thing to the next without ever really landing in our bodies. Nature has a funny way of interrupting that pattern. Step outside, slow your pace, and suddenly your nervous system gets the memo: we’re safe, we can chill now. Practices like mindful walking, movement and birding gently shift us out of 'go mode' and into a more regulated, grounded state, supporting everything from stress reduction to improved focus and emotional balance."

In this week's Well Ray Blog, the Salty Birds team explains the benefits of birding -- which, when paired with gentle movement and intentional pauses, "helps regulate the nervous system, lower cortisol levels, and bring you back into the present moment." Visit the link in bio to read more, and visit saltybirdsclub.com
to register for a guided nature walk, or for their May 23 retreat with ! 📸:

180 Therapy and Wellness' : "Most of us are still using a model of how pain works from 380 years ago. Myth 1: Pain = tis...
04/15/2026

180 Therapy and Wellness' : "Most of us are still using a model of how pain works from 380 years ago. Myth 1: Pain = tissue damage. It seems logical. However, pain is much more complex and involves nearly every system in the body."

In this week's Well Ray blog, learn more about how to shift toward PainLESS for Life -- not fighting it, but understanding it so you can start to work with your nervous system differently and take your life back from pain. Download the free PainLESS Toolkit Mini at www.jenuschold.com, and visit the link in bio or visitdelray.com/wellness-blog to read more!

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