Family and Community

When Sharon Adams arose Thanksgiving morning, she was planning to celebrate the holiday with family and feasting as she had always done. The celebration turned to uncertainty, however, when Ms. Adams suffered a stroke and had to be rushed to the emergency department at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was quickly transported to Bon […]READ MORE

New research published in Pediatrics, links social stress with an increased risk of obesity in younger kids – especially girls. After analyzing public date for over 1,600 preschoolers, researchers linked the presence of social stressors in the home, like unstable housing, a parent’s depression, substance abuse, or a father in jail, with an increased risk […]READ MORE

This weekend, Aaron McKissick, the Coordinator of our Sports Performance Program at In Motion’s Harbour View clinic, spent some time working with the outstanding young athletes on Western Branch Athletic Club baseball teams. Aaron hung out under the Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance tent at Chittum and offered free baseball swing […]READ MORE

When I was growing up, I played for hours outside with my friends. Roller skating, bicycling and playing a game called Kick the Can – those were our favorite activities. I can remember maybe one kid in school who needed to lose weight. Sadly, it’s a different story today. From parks to playgrounds, about 17 […]READ MORE

At Bon Secours In Motion, we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our staff. Our team of health professionals includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, hand therapists, massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, nutritionists, registered dietitians and more, are among the best in Hampton Roads. In addition to years of experience, many of our employees […]READ MORE

While it sounds like a quick fix, turning off the television and unplugging the video games won’t help your child lose weight. There’s an established correction between childhood obesity and the number of hours spent in front of a screen watching television or video games. But new data suggests it is not necessarily true that […]READ MORE

Diabetes rates in the United States are on the rise, with the Centers for Disease Control raising their estimate of how many Americans have the chronic condition by 9% – to nearly 26 million. With the growing obesity rates doctors are seeing more obesity related type-2 diabetes. For these newly diagnosed diabetics, nutritional counseling is […]READ MORE

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is considered the leading professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. CSSDs are registered dietitians who are specially educated in how to provide the best possible nutrition services for optimized fitness and athletic performance. The key to optimal meal planning for athletes is individualization – […]READ MORE

Our dietitian at Healthy Way, Judith Mitnick has recently become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)! This CDE credential is obtained through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Diabetes education, also known as diabetes self-management education (DSME) helps individuals living with or at risk for diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify behavior and […]READ MORE

Wyle Maddox, a sports performance coach at our Healthy Way clinic in Virginia Beach, has recently earned his High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist (HSSCS) certification from the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)! Training a high school athlete requires a specific skill set – unique from training collegiate athletes. The High School Strength and Conditioning […]READ MORE