Chapters-VA-Alexandria

Chapter Leaders

Janice Curtin
703-751-5505
janicecurtin (at) gmail.com

Alana Sugar, CN
703-556-9682
alanasugar (at) comcast.net

Local Resources

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Farm Foods

1. EcoFriendly Foods/Polyface Farm—Free range eggs, chickens, meat, soupbones, pet food, rabbit. Attend farmers' markets on summer Saturdays in Arlington (14th and Courthouse Rd). They deliver on a regular basis throughout the winter to several places in the Washington and Virginia areas. Call (540) 885-3590, toll-free (866) 326-3743. Fax to (540) 885-5888. E-mail: letsmeat (at) ecofriendly.com . Address: 15488 Barnrock Road, Moneta, VA 24270. Polyface Farm was written up in Smithsonian magazine and owner Joel Salatin has written several books on farming. Order online in the winter months.
2. Garden Mountain Farm- A diversified family farm offering pasture raised, grass finished, hormone and antibiotic free poultry and eggs, lamb, pork and beef. Quarterly deliveries to designated locations in Northern Virginia and DC.
3. Hedgebrook Farms—Milk share (cowshare) delivers to your door once a week. www.hedgebrook.com/cowboarding.asp
   The contact is Shannon Triplett at (866) 783-2681.
4. Hollinfarms.com- Located in Fauquier Co next to Sky Meadows State Park. Natural grass-fed beef, pick your own peaches and strawberries.
5. Mill Run Farm, Warm Springs, Virginia, Bill Hartzell (508) 616-0437, Amy Hartzell (248) 681-4814. They sell quality grass-fed beef.
6. Mountain Home Jersey Cow Share—Mountain Home Farm is a Class A dairy that has been providing quality milk from Holsteins and Jerseys for 40+ years. They are now setting up a separate cow share business to provide raw milk from their pasture-fed Jerseys. Middleburg, VA. Contact Barbara Elgin at (540) 687-4056, barelgin (at) aol.com , for more information. Pasture-fed pork, beef, and eggs may be available as well, depending on market need.
7. Over The Grass Farm—450 acre diversified farm in The Plains, VA about one hour west of Washington DC. They believe that healthy food comes from healthy soils and happy animals. Their objective is to create connection between the eater, the farmer, and the land. They offer garden produce, grass finished beef and lamb, raw milk through a cow share, eggs, honey, homemade jams and jelly and yarn.
8. Smith Meadows- All natural, free-range beef, pork, veal, goat, lamb, eggs and pasta. No hormones or antibiotics. Available at various farmers markets in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia.
9. Touchstone Farm- Free-range lamb, no artificial or processed feeds, hormones or growth supplements. Check website for delivery areas and seasonal ordering.
10. Zook's Organics—Grass-fed organic products. Veal, beef, chickens and eggs, dairy, cheeses, seasonal produce. Delivery to designated places in the Washington and Virginia areas. Contact Hillary Little at farmorders (at) farmorders.com.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)

1. Bull Run Mountain Organic Farm- A private farm in The Plains, Va., owned by the Bates/Hauter family, with a 12-year-old Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick up on farm or at delivery sites in Alexandria and other Northern Virginia locations. Call (703) 754-4005.
2. Great Country Farms- The Zurschmeide family owns a 186-acre farm near the village of Bluemont, Va. Shares for 2002 (22 weeks) are $654, with home delivery to Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun County. Call (540) 554-2073.
3. Potomac Vegetable Farms - Owners of these family-owned Virginia farms have operated a vegetable stand on Leesburg Pike for 41 years and a CSA program for three years. Pick up at the farm or sites in Arlington and Falls Church. Also flowers and herb shares. Call (703) 759-2119.
4. Waterpenny Farm - Private vegetable farm in Sperryville, Va. Delivery to Arlington. Call (540) 987-8567.
5. Fresh and Local - Allan Balliett, Biodynamically grown, nutritionally dense organic vegetables and fruit. Also eggs for pastured chickens and grass-fed beef and pork. Call to set up a distribution point in your neighborhood or pick up at the farm. Call (540) 253-5778 or email alan (at) freshandlocalcsa.com

Farmers' Markets

See LocalHarvest.org and search on DC, Maryland, or Virginia to find local farmers markets.

Stores

1. Bethesda Apothecary—Has a large health book section. Also has Pathways, a compounding pharmacy, which can package and make pills to order. Carries Standard Process vitamins, natural food-based supplements. Discounts of 10%. Speedy UPS delivery to anywhere.
2. Cheesetique—2403 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, Phone: (703) 706-5300, http://www.cheesetique.com. Carries a number of raw milk cheeses and a few pates.
3. Healthway Natural Foods—Several Virginia locations. Foods, supplements, and health products. Will order Alvarado frozen sprouted grain tortillas and other foods on request.
4. Kennedy's Natural Foods—1051 W Broad St. Falls Church, (703) 533-8484. Specializing in gluten-free food, organic food, and farm-raised foods and supplements. Homemade lunches served daily.
5. MOM's Organic Market —3831 Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria, (703) 535-5980. Excellent organic produce selection, sprouted breads, non-irradiated spices, non-homogenized organic milk, pastured eggs, some meats, and a large natural skin care and supplement section. On the web at www.myorganicmarket.com, additional locations in Rockville MD and College Park MD.
6. The Organic Butcher of McLean, 6712 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101, (703) 790-8300, www.theorganicbutcher.com. Also in Charlottesville.
7. Trader Joe's— 612 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, (703) 548-0611, find other locations on their website: www.traderjoes.com/locations/search/VIRGINIA.asp. They have many organic and minimally processed foods at reasonable prices, but be sure to read labels to avoid the many items with soy.
8. Whole Foods Market—Carries organic food, non-homogenized organic milk, some raw cheeses, nitrite-free bacon, grass-fed beef, a few books. Several area locations.

Restaurants

1. Harry's Tap Room, 2800 N. Clarendon Blvd., Arlington VA 22201, (703) 778-7788, www.harrystaproom.com. Uses over 40 organic vendors and Trickling Springs dairy (organic, nonhomogenized).
2. Reef Inc., aka The Reef Restaurant, 2446 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Phone: (202) 518-3800. Menu includes organic produce, pastured meats, and fair-catch seafood. Hours: Mon.-Thu. 5PM-2AM Fri.-Sat. 5PM-3AM Sun. 11-2AM. Click here for Yahoo reviews.

Health Practitioners

1. Paula Bass, PhD, Psychologist—(703) 591-8263. Recognizes the importance of nutrition for mental health. Keeps Weston A Price information on hand for her patients.
2. Dr. Sandra Chase, M.D.— Homeopathic doctor...uses "clssical homeopathy." (703) 273-5250, 10418 Whitehead Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
3. Sherrry Dmytrewycz— intuitive energy healer. www.healinggateway.com
   (703) 802-0377, Centerville, VA
4. Dr. June Fasner, Pediatrician, 10400 Connecticut Aveue, Kensington MD, (301) 949-8860.
5. Richard D. Fischer, DDS— Holistic dentist, mercury and fluoride free. 4222 Evergreen Lane, Annandale VA. (703) 256-4441.
6. Jana Froeling, DVM—Also does acupuncture for pets. Advocates raw meat diet and will work with you on minimal vaccinations. (540) 937-1754 or (703) 598-6418 cell, email drjana1 (at) aol.com
7. Margaret Gennaro, M.D., N.M.D., F.A.A.P.— 10560 Main Street, Suite PH1, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-865-5692; www.NeckBackandBeyond.com. E-mail: DrMGennaro (at) yahoo.com. Holistic consultant for adults and children with chronic problems who utilizes nutrients, homeopathic remedies and herbal supplements. Specialties include fatigue, Fibromyalgia, asthma, ADD/ADHD/autistic spectrum, depression, yeast/chronic infections, thyroid/adrenal issues, natural hormone remedies, among others.
8. Margie Hasley-Total Body Modification (TBM) for allergy elimination and immune boosting, Highest Health, 6924-D Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, (703) 642-5930
9. The Healing Tree, 2101 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria VA 22301, (703) 706-9500, www.healingtr.com. Massage, myo-fascial release, reflexology, bodywork, and acupuncture.
10. Debra Russo Houri , MS- Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist-DC, 101 S. Whiting Street, Suite 208, Alexandria , VA 22304. Tel: (703) 485-6965, www.debrahouri-nutritionist.com, www.dhouri-nutritionist.blogspot.com
11. Jennifer Moore Howe— Certified Holistic Health/Food Counselor, www.HoweToEat.com , (703) 568-5931
12. Dr. Johnson, DDS—Fairfax City VA.
13. Kevin Kiernan— Reconnective Healing, (703) 660-8447, www.ReconnectingDC.com
14. Jordan Kocan, DVM—Holistic Medicine, homeopathy, raw meat diet. SouthPaws, 6136 Brandon Ave, Springfield VA 22150. (703) 569-0300.
15. Tammi McKinley, LM, CPM —Northern Virginia Midwifery, PLLC, 6136 Ninth Road North, Arlington VA 22205-1610. (703) 237-6136. www.novamidwife.org
16. Dr. Elizabeth K. Murphree, DC CCST— Qualified to practice Acupuncture by the VA Board of Medicine, Fairfax Chiropractic, PC, 3933 University Drive
    Fairfax, VA 22030. (703) 279-2101
17. Bruce Rind, DO, MD— 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC, (202) 237-7000, www.drrind.com. Pain-related problems, muscular/skeletal, sports injury, metabolic, stroke recovery, thryroid and adrenal specialist.
18. Sears Pediatrics (Dr. Margaret Sears-DeMenthon), 6578 Guilford Road, Clarksville, MD 21029, Ph: (301) 854-1008, Fax: (301) 854-0305, http://www.searspediatrics.com/.
19. Alana Sugar, CN—Alexandria, (703) 566-9682, http://www.alanasugar.com/. WAPF, certified nutritionist who focuses on diet based primarily on whole and unprocessed foods as a necessary part of good health for life. Private and phone consultations available.
20. Brendan C. Stack, DDS—8306-A Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22182, (703)821-1103, www.tmjstack.com. Temporomandibular and craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders, orthodontics.
21. Ann Stewart, MD— Loudoun Holistic Health Partners, PLLC, 209 Old Waterford Rd, NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. Ph (703) 779-2801. Preventive & Integrative Family Healthcare. Family doctor, women's hormones, uses Standard Process nutrition, WAPF member, phone conferences available.
22. Isaac Weiner, HHC— 7511 Snowpea Court, Unit K
    Alexandria, VA 22306, (917) 837-0259, Email: isaac (at) livefreenutrition.com; www.livefreenutrition.com. Holistic Health Counselor who helps people get healthier and happier by guiding them through positive diet and lifestyle changes.
23. Dr. Julia Wray—Cornerstone Chiropractic, 301 S Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 836-2225. Dr. Wray uses the activator method along with Standard Process whole food concentrate nutrition and Mediherbs.
24. ThriveNaturopathic, Dr. Chris Johnson—1423 Powhatan St. suite #7, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 836-3678. www.thrivenaturopathic.com
25. Dr. Kim, M.D.,  7540 H Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 703-256-2600.
26. Brett Fuller, DC, www.myhealthbuilders.net.   Health builders does electrodermal testing which aassesses the body for thousands of causes of illness and provides appropriate remedies.
27. Robert B. Johnson  DMD  ND,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 703-485-5419(office), 10640 Main St. #300,   Fairfax, VA  22030. Natural Horizons Wellness Center:    A health center focused on a more healthy, natural approach to overall and dental health. One specific area of focus is Biologic Dentistry. Also have programs specifically designed to treat women's wellness issues, heart disease, substance abuse, cancer, chronic pain, and Lyme's infection with a more integrative and holistic direction.
28. Elizabeth Murphree DC, www.fairfaxchiropractic.com, Fairfax, VA, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.