Posted on 7 May 2012 | 5:40 pm

Get ready for your summer wardrobe!

Join us on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Ashburn for a FREE Weight Loss Seminar.

Listen to Nova medical providers including Family Nurse Practitioner Sandra Valentine, Registered Dietitian Amy Johnson, Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Giardenelli and Certified Personal Trainer Kelley Fleming discuss our fitness and nutrition offerings including nutritional counseling, personal training, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture for detoxification, and more!

Also learn more about Nova's 12-Week Integrative Wellness & Weight Loss Program and some of our patient success stories!

This seminar is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited and registration is required.

To register, e-mail marketing@novamedgroup.com or call 703.554.1100 x 333.

Posted on 28 March 2012 | 2:57 pm

-Thursday, April 12 – Group Naturopathic Visit: High Cholesterol & Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes

Join Naturopathic Doctor Teerawong Kasiolarn (ND) from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Leesburg for a 90-minute group naturopathic visit addressing natural treatment options for managing High Cholesterol & Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes. While these sessions are designed for up to 5 patients, one-on-one care is also provided. $35 per person and advanced registration is required. Seating is limited.

-Thursday, April 26 – Group Naturopathic Class: Fibromyalgia Management

Join Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Giardenelli from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Ashburn for a 90-minute Fibromyalgia Management class, addressing natural treatment options for managing Fibromyalgia. $35 per person and advanced registration is required. Seating is limited.

To learn more about upcoming classes, seminars and events, please visit our Upcoming Events page.

Posted on 22 March 2012 | 4:01 pm

We've remodeled and expanded just for you!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 7th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our Leesburg Office (51 Catoctin Circle, NE, Leesburg).

The open house event will include site tours of the newly renovated facility, provider meet-and-greets, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd. Light fare and wine will be served.

The former 3,000 square foot facility now boasts an additional 1,591 square feet, three new treatment rooms and on-site digital x-ray services will be available in March. Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture services are also now offered in Leesburg.

The grand re-opening celebration is open to the public and registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact the marketing department at x333 or marketing@novamedgroup.com.

Posted on 29 February 2012 | 2:27 pm

When it comes to healthcare reform, how do you prepare for the unknown?

How can businesses effectively plan for the future of their employee benefits while so many questions remain unanswered? A sound strategy will involve the same approach used to plan for a successful business year: break the macro-level plan down into smaller pieces and assess the way to make each section within your control the absolute best that you can. And we are here to help you do that.

Did you know that the use of advanced medical technologies is the number one driver in rising healthcare costs? In particular, the frequency with which these newer and more expensive procedures are used, even when there is not confirmed evidence of a better outcome for the patient, is a major – and sometimes unnecessary – medical expense. Would it make a difference if you and your employees were armed with this information, or had access to it?

Approximately 2/3 of all Americans will fill a prescription this year. From 1990 to 2008, spending on Rx drugs increased nearly 6 times over, making drugs the fastest-growing segment of health care spending. Are your employees aware of the importance of generic drugs in keeping costs down? Have you considered adding a small separate deductible onto your prescription coverage? Are employees complacent about refilling their prescriptions indefinitely without making an effort to reduce or eliminate their need when proven alternatives exist?

How proactively have you been collaborating with your insurance broker to review different carriers, different plan designs, different funding options? Your broker should be your best ally as you look for ways to save money on your healthcare insurance premiums. You need to get to know – and trust – the person directly responsible for making the decisions that could either save you thousands of dollars or cost you the standard 8 to 10% annual increase.

These are just a few of the topics that we will discuss on Tuesday, February 28th at Belmont Country Club from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. We hope you will be able to join us for our Corporate Wellness and Healthcare Savings Seminar, co-hosted by Loudoun Insurance Group. Let us help you and your employees navigate these complicated waters.

For more information or to register, please visit http://conta.cc/WorkWell.

Posted on 24 February 2012 | 9:17 am

Corporate Wellness – a Win-Win Proposition
As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are increasingly making employee health and wellness a corporate priority. This makes perfect sense. After all, if there were an area on a corporate balance sheet or a division in a business which was consistently losing money – to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually or more - and was projected to continue doing so in the foreseeable future, would the decision-makers in that organization take a passive approach? The reality is that corporate financial health in the short- and long-term is inextricably tied to employee health. In a 2011 survey of nearly 600 employers (each with at least 1000 employees), Towers Watson found that the employer portion of health care costs per employee increased from $6,245 in 2006 to $8,008 in 2010 and $8,516 in 2011. That means that from 2010 to 2011, a 1000-employee organization would have seen health care costs increase $500,000 on average, and these costs are rising every year.

We Sink or Swim Together
What’s behind these rising costs? The top challenge cited by employers in their efforts to maintain affordable benefit coverage was employees’ poor health habits. Recognizing their stake in their employees’ health, employers are taking an active role in helping employees make changes that will improve their wellness, as well as aid in achieving the company’s financial goals. Indeed, the very definition of corporate wellness, as proposed by the authors of a 2010 article on the ROI of employee wellness programs in the Harvard Business Review, is “an organized , employer-sponsored program that is designed to support employees . . . as they adopt and sustain behaviors that reduce health risks, improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness, and benefit the organization’s bottom line.” For these initiatives to be considered employee wellness programs, then, both the employee and the employer must benefit, and they will, in more ways than an employer might anticipate.

To learn more about managing rising healthcare costs in your employee population, or to refine your existing strategy, please join us on February 28th at the Belmont Country Club for a Corporate Wellness and Healthcare Savings Seminar.

For more information or to register, please visit http://conta.cc/WorkWell.

Posted on 13 February 2012 | 5:07 pm

With the addition of Sarah Giardenelli, ND, MSOM, LAc, we are now able to offer our patients more community acupuncture sessions!

Community Acupuncture takes place weekly at The Medical Spa at Nova. The schedule is as follows:

-Monday - 1 - 7 p.m.
-Wednesday - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
-Thursday - 12:30 - 5 p.m.
-Friday - 8 - 12 p.m.

Call to schedule your appointment today!

Posted on 7 February 2012 | 4:23 pm

Nova is excited to welcome Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist Sarah Giardenelli to the team! With her addition, we will be extending these services to the Leesburg and Warrenton offices!

Sarah is nationally certified in naturopathic medicine by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges and in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Sarah is now accepting patients in Ashburn, Leesburg and Warrenton. Call today to schedule your appointment.

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 11:51 am

We've Remodeled & Expanded our Leesburg Facility Just For You!

Please help us celebrate The Grand Re-Opening of our Leesburg Office on Wednesday, March 7th from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

At this open house event, enjoy networking, food, wine & refreshments, provider meet-and-greets, site tours of the newly renovated facility, spa treatments courtesy of The Medical Spa at Nova, door prizes, and more!

The newly renovated facility now boasts 3 new treatment rooms and an additional 1,591 square feet. The addition of on-site digital x-ray, naturopathic medicine & acupuncture services will also be available to patients by March.

Services & Specialties Offered in the Leesburg Office:
Family & Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Urgent Care
*Naturopathic Medicine
*Acupuncture
*X-Ray

*Services available post-renovation

This event is open to the public and free of charge. Registration is encouraged. To RSVP, please e-mail marketing@novamedgroup.com or call 703.554.1100 x 333.

Posted on 30 January 2012 | 3:04 pm

Dr. Grace Keenan, founder and CEO of Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, Inc. is honored with the Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2012 by Enterprising Women magazine.

This prestigious award honors women business owners who have demonstrated that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. Many of the award recipients are also leaders in key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship.

Winners will be recognized at the 10th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration on March 12 at Office Depot headquarters and on March 13 at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Click here to learn more.

Posted on 24 January 2012 | 10:14 am

Join us on Tuesday, February 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Belmont Country Club for a Corporate Wellness & Healthcare Savings Seminar. Designed with business owners, C-level executives, and human resource directors in mind, this event will address reducing healthcare costs and improving efficiencies in the workplace during the healthcare reform era.

Presented by Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, Inc. and Loudoun Insurance Group, learn the latest in healthcare reform and how many companies are strategically planning and saving on their health insurance premiums. Also learn the importance of wellness in the workplace and the financial impact of corporate wellness programs.

Networking opportunities, light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, special offers, and valuable door prizes will also be offered throughout the evening. In addition, learn more about specific corporate wellness offerings for your company through interactive demos.

Registration is required.

Early Bird Registration (Ends 2/24/12): $20
Late Registration & Pay at the Door: $30

For more information or to register, please visit http://conta.cc/WorkWell.

Posted on 18 January 2012 | 10:59 am

Group Naturopathic Visits with Naturopathic Doctor Teerawong Kasiolarn (Kan) are now available.

Designed for up to 5 patients per session, each group appointment is 90-minutes in length and will address natural treatment options for managing High Cholesterol and Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes. One-on-one care and will also be provided. The January - March 2012 schedule is as follows:

-Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

-Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

-Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Group sessions are $35 per person. To register, please call our office at 703.554.1100. Seating is limited.

Posted on 12 January 2012 | 10:23 am

Is weight loss one of your goals this year?

If so, don't forget to register for our FREE Weight Loss Seminar in Ashburn on Saturday, January 7th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Here, you will listen to medical providers discuss Nova's fitness and nutrition offerings - including our 12-week Integrative Wellness & Weight Loss Program, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture for detoxification, intravenous micronutrient therapy (IVMT), and more!

Register today by calling 703.554.1100 ext. 333 or e-mailing marketing@novamedgroup.com.

Posted on 29 December 2011 | 10:19 am

Happy New Year! What’s on your new year’s resolution list?

If weight loss is one of your goals, we’d like to help you succeed. At Nova, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity can reduce the quality of life and increase the risk for many serious chronic diseases including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Our customized fitness and nutrition offerings are designed to help you meet your personal wellness goals, including our 12-week Integrative Wellness & Weight Loss Program.

For the month of January, we're giving our patients the opportunity to try our Integrative Wellness & Weight Loss Program at a reduced cost! To enjoy 25% OFF the baseline program price, simply print out the following voucher and bring it with you to your consultation: http://www.novamedgroup.com/pages/documents/weightlossprogramnewyear.pdf.

*Offer valid through 1/31/12. Please read the voucher for restrictions.

Posted on 20 December 2011 | 9:31 am

For your convenience, we are now able to file claims on behalf of our patients for acupuncture services with various insurance carriers pending verification of benefits.

Effective December 1, 2011, participating insurance carriers include: United/MAMSI, Cigna/Great West, and Multiplan/PHCS. All co-pays and deductibles will apply. Please check our Web site regularly for an updated list of participating insurance carriers.

Acupuncture visits will now be $60 per visit. Patients with insurance benefits will have a claim filed on their behalf, including Community Acupuncture sessions. Self-pay patients for Community Acupuncture will be eligible for discount. Pre-paid acupuncture series will no longer be available for purchase.

Posted on 13 December 2011 | 1:48 pm

In honor of the Christmas holiday, Nova Medical Group and Nova Urgent Care will be closed on Sunday, December 25th.

For your convenience, Nova Urgent Care will remain open on Christmas Eve (12/24/11), Monday, December 26th, New Year's Eve (12/31/11), and New Year's Day (1/1/12) from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!

Posted on 30 November 2011 | 9:48 am

It's that time of year again when we all start thinking about our New Year's Resolutions...Have you thought about yours?

Losing weight. It’s a well recognized New Year’s resolution and one of the most difficult resolutions to keep. At Nova, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. So, if losing weight is on your list, let us help you succeed with our customized fitness and nutrition offerings. Each program is designed to help you meet your personal weight loss goals, including our 12-week Integrative Wellness and Weight Loss Program.

To learn more, schedule a complimentary consultation today. Or, save the date for Saturday, January 7th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a FREE Weight Loss Seminar at our Ashburn facility.

Listen to medical providers discuss Nova’s fitness and nutrition offerings, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture for detoxification, intravenous micronutrient therapy (IVMT), and more. Register today by calling 703.554.1100 ext. 333.

Posted on 22 November 2011 | 2:39 pm

In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Nova Medical Group will be closed on Thursday, November 24th. For your convenience, Nova Urgent Care Ashburn and Leesburg will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

We wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 17 November 2011 | 11:54 am

Join Nova Medical Group & The Leesburg Pharmacy on Saturday, November 12th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a FREE Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (Bio-HRT) seminar at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center.

Bio-HRT is an individualized hormone replacement program tailored to meet the needs of select men and women seeking to restore hormone balance. This customized approach offers an alternative option to synthetic hormones and has helped countless patients frustrated by the failures of more traditional therapies in treating conditions including hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido, depression, weight gain, and other problems resulting from hormone imbalance.

Listen to medical experts Dr. Hannah Phillips, Dr. Kanika Govil and Rachel Bonner, FNP discuss the course of treatment and the compounding process. To register, please call The Leesburg Pharmacy at 703.777.5333. This event is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Seating is limited.

Posted on 21 October 2011 | 3:31 pm

The Medical Spa at Nova and WD Designs Awareness Jewelry would like to cordially invite you to the second annual breast cancer awareness event at The Medical Spa at Nova on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

A special reception for breast cancer survivors, friends, and families alike, the evening will be filled with pampering, shopping, live music, wine tasting, food and more. Most importantly, it will be an evening full of love and support.

This year’s event will benefit Tigerlily Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering young women – ages 15 – 40 – before, during, and after the diagnosis of breast cancer. Proceeds from our breast cancer awareness event will be donated directly to Tigerlily Foundation to help fund special educational and support programs.

Admission is $20, with all proceeds benefiting Tigerlily Foundation. Breast Cancer Survivors, our special guests of honor, are free of charge. Advanced registration is available by clicking here. Event walk-ins are also welcome. Spread the word to your family and friends; we hope to see you there!

For more information, please call the spa at 703.554.1130.

Posted on 12 October 2011 | 1:51 pm

Group Naturopathic Visits with Naturopathic Doctor Teerawong Kasiolarn (Kan) are now available.

Designed for up to five patients per session, each group appointment is 90-minutes in length and will address natural treatment options for varying chronic health conditions. One-on-one care and will also be provided. The October & November schedule is as follows:

-Thursday, October 13, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing osteoporosis. It is scheduled from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Ashburn facility.

-Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing high cholesterol. It is scheduled from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Ashburn facility.

-Thursday, November 17, 2011 - This Group session will address natural treatment options for managing Pre-Diabetes. It is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Ashburn facility.

-Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing high cholesterol. It is scheduled from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Ashburn facility.

Group sessions are $35 per person. To register, please call our office at 703.554.1100. Seating is limited.

Posted on 4 October 2011 | 12:58 pm

The Medical Spa at Nova and WD Designs Awareness Jewelry would like to cordially invite you to the second annual breast cancer awareness event at The Medical Spa at Nova on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

A special reception for breast cancer survivors, friends, and families alike, the evening will be filled with pampering, shopping, live music, wine tasting, food and more. Most importantly, it will be an evening full of love and support.

This year’s event will benefit Tigerlily Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering young women – ages 15 – 40 – before, during, and after the diagnosis of breast cancer. Proceeds from our breast cancer awareness event will be donated directly to Tigerlily Foundation to help fund special educational and support programs.

Admission is $20, with all proceeds benefiting Tigerlily Foundation. Breast Cancer Survivors, our special guests of honor, are free of charge. Advanced registration is available by clicking here. Spread the word to your family and friends; we hope to see you there!

Posted on 30 September 2011 | 5:16 pm

Ladies, please join us at Reston Hospital Center's "GIRLS' DAY OUT" on Saturday, October 8th from 12 - 5 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner.

Enjoy a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Cynthia de Lorenzi of Success in the City, chocolate, wine, and a series of seminars on how to look & feel your best! Listen to Dr. Grace Keenan of Nova Medical Group lead the seminar titled the "Mind Body Connection" and Camille Grosso, PhD, APRN, BC speak about Stress Management.

Also enjoy complimentary health screenings, swag bags, & a signature pink toast to health and the spirit of women! All proceeds from the event will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, making this indulgence 100% guilt free! For more information or to register, please click here.

Posted on 19 September 2011 | 4:17 pm

Flu season is just around the corner...are you ready? The CDC recommends a yearly seasonal flu shot for everyone ages 6 months of age and older.

Stop by Nova Medical Group in Ashburn (21785 Filigree Court) on Saturday, September 17th from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. for our annual Drive Thru Flu Clinic. Vaccines will be administered from the comfort of your car; $20 per vaccine, cash only.

Posted on 15 September 2011 | 9:34 am

Group Naturopathic Visits with Naturopathic Physician Teerawong Kasiolarn (Kan) are now available!

Designed for up to five patients per session, each group appointment is 90-minutes in length and will address natural treatment options for varying chronic health conditions. One-on-one care and will also be provided. The September & October schedules are as follows:

-Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing high cholesterol. It is scheduled from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Ashburn facility.

-Saturday, September 24, 2011 - The morning session is scheduled from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and will address natural treatment options for managing high cholesterol. The afternoon session is scheduled from 1 - 2:30 p.m. and will focus on pre-diabetes & diabetes. Both will be held in Ashburn.

-Thursday, October 13, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing osteoporosis. It is scheduled from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Ashburn facility.

-Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - This group session will address natural treatment options for managing high cholesterol. It is scheduled from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Ashburn facility.

Group sessions are $35 per person. To register, please call our office at 703.554.1100. Seating is limited. For updated schedules and topics of discussion, please visit our naturopathic page or our Event Calendar.

Posted on 8 September 2011 | 4:43 pm