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Four Directions Wellness is focused on intuitively connecting body-mind-emotions and spirit. www.truenorthexecutivecoaching.com

Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, and operates True North Executive Coaching.

10/30/2025

What if the greatest leadership tool isn’t a new strategy, but the wisdom already within you? 🌿

In this powerful conversation, Mara Benner, President of True North Executive Coaching, shares how leaders can access their inner wealth—a revolutionary approach shaped by over 20 years of working with Fortune 100 executives. ✨

From balancing the nervous system to embracing intuition over constant overdrive, Mara reveals how to transform leadership into a sustainable, visionary journey—one fueled by clarity, creativity, and flow.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6u5Yq1VAEAlkCiqXSaUvlh

10/28/2025

Reconnect with yourself through meditation. Cultivate self-love and awareness, and discover the depth of your inner self. 🌟

10/26/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Take a moment to reconnect with your breath. ️✨

Try this simple breathing technique to calm your mind and body: breathe in deeply through your nose, let your belly rise, hold... and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Do this a few times and notice the shift. ‍♀️ ‍♂️
Deep belly breathing activates your body's natural relaxation response. It’s a quick and powerful tool to ease stress anytime, anywhere.

Save this for when you need a reset and share it with someone who might need a little peace today. 🙏💫

10/25/2025

🎉 Limited-Time Reiki Offer!
Ready to begin your Reiki journey? For a short time, you can join the Reiki Level One Certification – Holy Fire® for only $200 (reg. $285)!
✨ Learn to support your wellbeing through energy healing
‍♀️ Guided by expert instructors Catherine & Mara
📅 Valid for all September & October trainings
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟 Use code: FDWSpecial at registration
Spots are limited — don’t miss this chance to begin your healing path at a reduced price.
👉 Register today and save $85!

10/24/2025

✨ Myth vs Fact: Reiki Edition

There’s a lot of confusion about Reiki—and it’s time to clear it up!

🌿 Myth: Reiki is a religion.
✅ Fact: Reiki is a healing practice anyone can learn and use, regardless of beliefs.
🌿 Myth: You need special powers.
✅ Fact: Reiki is about channeling universal life energy—it’s accessible to everyone.
Reiki is simple, powerful, and for all. Take a moment to explore its benefits today 🌍💚

👉 Swipe through the carousel to learn more and save this post for a reminder that Reiki is for everyone.

10/22/2025

🌿✨ Reiki in Nature

At Four Directions Wellness, we believe healing is deeply connected to the Earth 🌍💚. When you take Reiki outdoors, your energy blends with nature, bringing calm, balance, and presence.

A simple practice to try today:

- 1 Find a tree
- Place your hands over your heart
- Breathe deeply, grounding your roots into the Earth
- Even one minute is enough to feel restored and centered.

👉 Swipe to learn the steps and save this post for your next mindful moment.

10/20/2025

Ready to begin your Reiki journey? 🌿

Join Catherine and Mara for Reiki Level 1, where you’ll learn the classical teachings of Dr. Mikao Usui, explore your personal energy field, and discover how to integrate mind, body, and spirit. From sensing energy in yourself, others, and even plants and animals, to building a daily self-care Reiki practice, this course equips you with the tools to bring balance, clarity, and healing into your life. ✨

Upon completion, receive certification through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.

Start your journey of energy, awareness, and transformation today.

10/19/2025

Beyond spirituality, Reiki is supported by growing research 🌿

🔹 Meta-analysis (2025): Reiki improves quality of life, reduces stress & fatigue—especially with 8+ sessions. Systematic Reviews Journal
🔹 Pain & Anxiety Relief (Thrane et al., 2014): Clinical trials showed significant decreases in both pain and anxiety. PMC
🔹 Chronic Conditions (Shirani et al., 2019): Patients with rheumatoid arthritis reported less pain and better quality of life.
🔹 Meta-Analysis (Doğan et al., 2018): Reiki reduced pain, depression & anxiety across multiple studies.

⚠️ Reiki works best as complementary care—not a replacement for medical treatment.
Would you try Reiki as part of your wellness routine? 💫

10/18/2025

🎗 October is Cancer Awareness Month 🎗

This month, we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of everyone affected by cancer. 💛

It’s a reminder to support research, raise awareness, and show compassion to those fighting and surviving this journey. Every act of awareness and support makes a difference.

Together, we can spread hope and inspire strength. 🌿✨

10/16/2025

Take a moment for yourself with this simple practice:

1️⃣ Rub your hands together until they feel warm.
2️⃣ Gently place them over your eyes.
3️⃣ Take three slow, deep breaths and imagine stress leaving your body with each exhale.

This mini ritual resets your mind and brings instant relief—perfect for a quick break anytime, anywhere. ✨

10/14/2025

If you’ve ever felt blocked, uninspired, or unsure how to bring your creative ideas to life, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a must-read. 🌿

This book guides you through practical exercises and reflective practices to reconnect with your inner artist, overcome self-doubt, and embrace your creative potential. It’s more than a book—it’s a journey to rediscover your imagination and your own voice. 💫

Whether you’re a writer, designer, musician, or simply someone looking to spark inspiration, this timeless guide will help you nurture your creativity every day.

10/13/2025

🌎✨ Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States — a moment to recognize their history, culture, and the
strength of their roots that continue to inspire generations.

It’s a reminder to value diversity, respect the land, and learn from those who have been its guardians since the beginning.
Let’s respect, learn, and celebrate 🌿✨

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2001 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22301

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm

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+17037760102

Website

http://fourdirectionswellness.com/

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With the growing public interest in new healing approaches, our healthcare is beginning to focus on "whole person" care. Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with GW Center for Integrative Medicine, focuses on intuitively connecting body-mind-emotions and spirit for a person's health and wholeness. Individuals seek Four Directions Wellness founder, Mara Benner’s, support to connect with their personal intuition: to find clarity in their life, to consider the mind-body connection with an illness; to receive relaxing healing techniques and to pursue their inner spiritual journey. Prior to forming Four Directions Wellness, Mara has enjoyed over 30 years in healthcare, working at various times in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, hospice and elder protective services. She received a degree in Gerontology, and has worked at the federal and state level on healthcare and aging policy. One of the most important perspectives Mara has gained is as a family caregiver and seeing firsthand our healthcare system from the eyes of a patient. These combined experiences have provided a more complete picture of our need for integrative and “whole person” healthcare. Mara has also undergone extensive training throughout her lifetime in mindfulness, healing modalities, spiritual exploration, and coaching. She is also currently in training for medical intuition. Among Mara’s expertise, she is recognized with the following: Reiki Master Certified Intuitive Counselor Certified Integrative Reflexology Practitioner Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner Certified Shamanic Healing Apprenticeship Certified Qigong Training Certified Crystal Healer Interfaith/Interspiritual Ordination Through all of her experiences, she recognizes that whether for preventative care, acute or chronic disease or to simply take a closer look at our inner selves, the body-mind-emotion-spirit connection is a critical journey for each person’s health and vitality. Mara and Four Directions Wellness belongs to the following organizations: Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Del Ray Business Association Holistic Chamber of Commerce International Association of Reiki Professionals One Spirit Learning Alliance Reflexology Association of America