Thanks again to Nelson Min from Bodies in Motion in Reston, VA. Nelson gave a riveting talk on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 on the benefits of Dry Needling. The feedback from the 20 attendees was very positive.
Congratulations to Christy Wilson, Francie Mitchell, Cathy Renkiewicz, and Julie Ries on your recent district positions. Thanks so much for your service to your profession and to your district.
Legislative Day was a huge success! Thanks to all Northern Virginia students, PTAs, and PTs who attended. We would like to send a special thanks to Sydney Sawyer and ALL 13 of the NOVA students including but not limited to Eddy, Henna, Ryan, Rocio, Sheena, Yvonne, Simone, Wilma, Deirdre, Anne, Marina, Paris, and Angela who attended. In total, Northern Virginia had over 20 PTs, PTAs, and students in attendance. Your participation was paramount. Thanks again and again for your dedication, time, and commitment.
We are truly getting excited about 2010's VPTA Annual Conference October 15-17 in HERNDON, VA featuring speakers such as Kevin Brueilly, Morey Kolber, Karen Good, Chad Taylor, Rick Gawena, Jim Beazell, Phebe Burgess and Danette Fortney. Please put it on your calendars now and start spreading the good news. There will also be an 18-hole golf tournament on October 14 at a nearby golf course touting a 4 man captain's choice with shotgun start beginning around 1pm. Please contact Lynn or Secili if you are interested in volunteering.
It’s time to participate in Arthritis Walks in Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun Counties again. Help the 46 million Americans who suffer from arthritis and join in the fun. Please visit the website for more information on a walk near you in Northern Virginia at HYPERLINK "http://www.arthritis.org/" http://www.arthritis.org/.
We know we have so many people in our district doing so many amazing things for the public, please let us know what you’re doing. Do you have a passion for making a difference in the future of your profession? That's what VPTA Northern District volunteers strive to do. It’s rewarding and fun to be involved! There are always ways to serve your patients and profession while having fun. Please visit the website http://www.vpta.org/districts/northern.cfm and learn how you can colloquy with your colleagues through VPTA.
Thanks for all that you do and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Smiles,
Secili DeStefano, PT, DPT, OCS Lynn Bernstein, PT
Northern District Chair Northern District Director
