A deeper wisdom recognizes that there is actually no line to where you begin and the other person ends, that we are  profoundly connected to the people around us, as they are to the people around them. Where does it end? Not with artificial boundaries like city lines, state lines, national borders; those are as arbitrary as deciding our physical influence ends at our skin, when in fact it radiates far beyond. What happens outside of where we assume our body ends actually has a deep impact on our internal selves, and we have the same effect on the outside world.

The powerful, full-body red light therapy at Very Well in the Village of Cross Keys—Baltimore’s best, if we say so ourselves—was featured in the January 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine, in an “ask the expert” interview with Dr. David Meredith, D.Ac.

Two years ago, while traveling in Portugal, I was challenged by a colleague to bring home the relaxed and rejuvenating vibe of the vacation to my clients. That night, I was unable to sleep as fully formed visions of an expanded wellness center flashed through my mind.

One year ago, Very Well opened our Cross Keys location, bringing a unique oasis of health and wellness to our Baltimore community. Combining traditional wisdom and advanced technology, the new Very Well offered acupuncture, PEMF, red light therapy, vibroacoustic therapy, and salt room therapy + an infrared sauna.

Wellness isn’t just self-care. It isn’t just good nutrition and exercise and deep breathing. It’s not just acupuncture, massage, red light therapy, PEMF, vibroacoustic therapy, salt rooms, and infrared saunas (although those are a good start!)…

It’s your relationship with the world around you… the connection to the seasons, yes, but also the tending of that little light of yours. Can you feel it inside of you? Can you project it outward to enlighten the terrain around you? Can you connect it to the other points of light in your community and bring hope to many?

I’m writing because this little pause in my daily routines has given me some time to think about life and what I’d like to contribute to the world. I’ve shared the story about how the major expansion I did to Very Well over the past year has its origins in a January 2023 trip to Portugal, and a challenge I got from a fellow entrepreneur to bring back the vibe of that vacation and infuse it into my business for my clients.

Join us for Unwind Hour, a relaxing evening of positive and quiet connection. This is your chance to pause, breathe, and meet others in a tranquil setting. Whether you prefer gentle conversation or quiet reflection, we welcome you to share in this calming community evening.

“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Nearly everyone I’ve spoken to expresses feelings of stress and anxiety around the upcoming election – sometimes offhandedly, an addendum to their other concerns; quite often as a precursor for expressing a much deeper dread. What will happen to their livelihood, their family, their community if their preferred candidates don’t win? Uncertainty. Fear. Powerlessness. Dismay. Bewilderment. How can fifty percent of their countrymen so fundamentally disagree with them?

As the seasons change, so does the prevalence of common colds, coughs and flus, such as rhinovirus. We’ve all experienced the discomfort of a runny nose, scratchy throat, and that persistent feeling of fatigue that accompanies a cold. For businesses and wellness centers focused on improving health outcomes, it’s essential to explore innovative and effective ways to help clients combat these seasonal challenges. One such method is Dry Salt Therapy, also known as Halotherapy.

On October 3, Very Well was featured on WJZ TV in Baltimore! Janay Reece visited our wellness center and learned about the benefits of PEMF therapy, Red Light Therapy, and our Infrared Sauna + Salt Therapy combo.

Click here to learn how to save 50% off of your first treatment!

Short-term stress can be exciting and motivating, like the thrill of a roller-coaster ride or the beneficial challenge of a gym workout. Chronic stress, however is a different ball of wax. Not only is it unpleasant on its own, chronic stress can lead to depression, disease, compromised performance, and severely reduced quality of life.

We are pleased to announce our new acupuncturist, Un Jeung Jones, and a new role for our very own Jennifer Roles!

What’s better than getting three sessions of Baltimore’s best Red Light Therapy?

Getting a package of three RLT sessions… and also getting a Salt Room + Infrared Sauna session and a Vibroacoustic Therapy Boost session for free!

(You save $65, getting a $200 value for $135!)

I’ve working on a “unified theory of wellness,” with which I hope to simplify people’s thinking around getting well and staying well over the long term.

Part of the process of articulating this is a curiosity about where people get their current ideas from. What led to taking a particular supplement or medication, including or excluding certain foods from a diet, or adding or subtracting certain habits from your daily regimen?

And one of the most common answers I hear is: Prevention.

If you’ve been wondering about the stunning new artwork around the Very Well offices, please join us for a special reception to meet the very talented artist and learn more about it! Refreshments will be served.

You are invited to a relaxed, informal and interactive presentation to understand how your nervous system is an untapped resource for emotional balance, mental clarity and whole body health.

In preparation for summer, this will be our Heart-Focused event, with specialized meditations and tropical smoothies (both dairy and non-dairy options).

Over the years, I heard more and more about red light therapy, and you probably have, too. The internet is awash in weird little red-light masks for your face, and even red-light caps that supposedly stimulate hair growth. As I contemplated expanding Very Well, I looked more into larger, more powerful panels. Whether or not the small, low-powered devices have any effect, there is plenty of research into benefits of full-body treatment that have nothing to do with improving appearance.

We all know you can get powerful healing results at Very Well. Let’s talk about why that’s important.