Every week, Washington Center for Weight Management and Research offers a fantastic variety of health and weight-loss related groups and workshops. From dealing with emotional eating, to cooking, to working out, we are here to help! The best part is, you don't have to be a patient to participate!
Scroll down to see what groups and workshops we have to offer. For more information on individual programs, or on any of our groups, call 703.807.0037, or email Michelle at mvaughan@wtmgmt.com. Prepayment group packages available at a discount.
Friday, May 17th, 2019
Exercise Group
Fridays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Weekly 30-minute group walk, followed by a post-walk stretch with Clinical Exercise Physiologist Rachel Trope, MS, CEP
Meet in the lobby at 11:00 am and head down to walk in the parking garage (level B2)
Flat, easy course
Walk for 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes at a pace that is comfortable for you!
Great conversation and group support
Fee: Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $30 per session for all others.
To sign up and for questions: 703-807-0037, or email Rachel at rtrope@wtmgmt.com
Free Yourself from Emotional and Binge Eating
Fridays 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Weekly 60-minute group with psychologist Rachel Burnett, PhD
10-12 sessions (with possibility of more based on interest)
Supportive environment to help you identify and change eating and lifestyle challenges
Learn behavioral and cognitive skills to change your relationship with food
Sign up for all sessions or drop-in as convenient for you!
Fee: Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $75 per session for all others.
To sign up or for questions: 703-807-0037, or email Michelle at mvaughan@wtmgmt.com
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Washington Center Walks
Alternating Saturdays at 8:30 am
10-60 minute group walk
Go at your own pace
Supportive environment
Free!
Whether you want to walk for 3 minutes or 3 miles this group walk is for you. Join the our Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Rachel Trope, MS, CEP and the #WashingtonCenterWalks group every-other Saturday for a morning walk with a side of great conversation and support. All fitness levels are welcome! Pace and distance will vary depending on your specific needs.
RSVP or send questions/concerns to Rachel at rtrope@wtmgmt.com
Fee: Free for ALL participants. You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to participate.
Saturday Scoop: Cooking for Cravings
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
60-minute group led by a different provider each week who will cover a different weight-management related topic such as exercise, adequate protein intake, or coping with emotions
Group discussion to follow
Everyone has cravings from time to time, some prefer sweet and others prefer savory, during Saturday Scoop we will address both! In this cooking demo, registered dietitian, Matthew D'Aria will show you how to put a healthier spin on dishes you crave such as mac & cheese and chocolate mug cake. As always, you will get to taste these treats. Good food can be good for you!
Fee: Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $35 per session for all others.
To sign up or for questions: 703-807-0037, or email Michelle at mvaughan@wtmgmt.com