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Monday 10am - 12pm Tuesday 2pm - 12pm Wednesday 10am - 12pm Thursday 11am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm

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Luminous & Grounded, 103 Rowell Court, Falls Church, VA (2025)

11/17/2025

Everyone's Favorite Time of the Year

Or is it?

The reports I get vary.
Seems like everyone's working to adjust expectations.
The best of intentions are set.
When emotions run high, is it still your favorite season?
It can be!

I do know it's my favorite time of the year to be an Emotion Code and Body Code Practitioner. There's so much possibility and I love hearing the stories of disbelief when things actually go... well? The names and places change, but seems like you all want more of this:
joy, peace, compassion, bandwidth, hope
and less of that:
drama, judgement, arguing, stress, sadness

It's not a pumpkin pie in the sky idea!

Emotion Code and Body Code let us break down beliefs and unpack bad memories so we're not showing up in defense mode. If that sounds good to you, grab an appointment (https://square.site/book/LKWDF1CXDMT77/luminous-and-grounded-llc-falls-church-va) before another unfulfilling holiday passes you by.
More smiles, more laughter, less eye rolls and less tears.
It's all possible!

Winter Solstice Cacao Circle

Join Jenny Dipasupil and me for a special Winter Solstice Cacao Circle and guided mediation on Sunday, December 21st at 2pm at my office. There are 6 spots available. The last two cacao events sold out, so save the sitting for the circle, not for sitting on the opportunity. ;)

Jenny has virtual options for those of you who aren't local, or can't make a Sunday afternoon. You can contact her here. (https://www.jennydipasupil.com/book-here)

Coming Soon...

Heart Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson

On December 2nd The Heart Code (https://amzn.to/47UVvig) book joins the Emotion Code family. Sign up for your Initial 60-minute Emotion Code Session (https://book.squareup.com/appointments/j13e71h5nngrno/location/LKWDF1CXDMT77/services/3SEG3XR4FWTNIEWMJV7GQPAA) or purchase a gift card (https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/order) for $125 or more and get the book as a free gift from me. Now through December 31st.

Enjoy this festive holiday season and I'll see you soon!
xo Rachel

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10/17/2025

But first... chocolate!

The October 23rd Cacao Circle sold out quickly, so we've added a new one for next month. You can sign up here (https://square.link/u/4VVQxB5o) for Sunday, November 23rd at 2pm.

Give your lymphatic system some TLC

Starting next week, book the Lymph Love trifecta (https://book.squareup.com/appointments/j13e71h5nngrno/location/LKWDF1CXDMT77/services/PIJZ742XBBG4MJRTZ277TELO) of bioresonance, compression and ionic foot bath. This in-person sampler platter of services is designed to wake up stagnation and flush your lymph for a less toxic you! Side effects may include feeler lighter and sleeping through the night. :)

Don't live near the DMV but curious about the IonCleanse foot baths? Search for a practitioner near you using this link. (https://amajordifference.com/shop/practitioners-locator/)

One more thing... hypothetically, if I were to send some snail mail, is your current address updated in my system? Please log into Square or Practice Better to check, or simply reply via email to send me your latest mailing address.

Thank you! ~R

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10/09/2025

Unlock the magic of cacao!

Like a monthly ritual of its own, the algorithms keep serving up cacao ceremonies in my feed. They're not wrong to target me. Hardly a day goes by that I'm not "getting my magnesium" or "honoring my ancestors" who were chocolatiers.

Since I've yet to click the button and check out one of these cacao circles, lo and behold -- one came to me!

Cacao Circle with Jenny Dipasupil
Sunday, October 26th at 2pm
Luminous & Grounded
103 Rowell Ct, 3rd Floor
Falls Church, VA 22046

This one-hour experience is led by my colleague Jenny (https://www.jennydipasupil.com/) , a licensed massage therapist and energy healer with 18 years of experience. Jenny’s life has been transformed by cacao, and she can’t wait to share it with you.

Can you join us?

We've got four spots available - first come, first serve.
You can reserve your Cacao Circle ticket here. (https://square.link/u/EapxewuV)

Can’t make it or live too far?
You can still join in. Connect with Jenny virtually. (https://www.jennydipasupil.com/about-jenny) She even has discount codes so you can order ceremonial cacao straight to your door. She’ll guide you through the experience and share all the benefits, from wherever you are.

Rooted in Amazonian and Mesoamerican traditions as “the food of the gods,” cacao offers more than just flavor—it offers bliss, thanks to compounds like anandamide, the “bliss molecule.” That chocolate craving? It starts with cacao, the minimally processed seeds inside cacao pods. It’s a natural mood booster that lifts your spirits, sharpens focus, and creates a calm, open state. Jenny will guide us through all of this as we experience cacao through gratitude and connection.

Please note, ceremonial cacao contains natural stimulants like caffeine and theobromine, which may affect those sensitive to caffeine or with chocolate allergies. The ceremony may also bring up strong emotions—please honor your own comfort and wellbeing throughout.

Reserve your ticket for

Sunday, October 26th

Some additional housekeeping...

A quick housekeeping item: I was considering sending some snail mail, but I am missing a lot of addresses. Please take a minute and log into Square and/or Practice Better to update your physical mailing address (and anything else you'd like to provide or update).

Or really, you can also reply to this email and I'll manually update it for you. That works, too. 💌

If you scrolled down this far...

Please enjoy this photo of Milo single-pawedly controlling the spotted lantern fly population. Go Milo!

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09/15/2025

4 spots left!

Have the best night of sleep with a sound healing this Tuesday! My new neighbor Lindsey, on the second floor of 103 Rowell Ct, owns Sound Family Health. We have a couple sound healings on the calendar and the first one is tomorrow night. We have four spots left, so grab a friend and join us!

103 Rowell Ct, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22046
Tuesday, September 16th from 7-8pm
Followed by refreshments

For Sunday's sound healing (https://square.link/u/Kurrom5X) we don't currently have anyone enrolled. If you've been considering it, now is the time to sign up!

Looking for that post-sound bath bliss, but can't make it?

By far one of the most popular intentions for Emotion Code and Body Code is better sleep. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired and wired, an exploration through the lens of Body Code can be a magical addition to all your best efforts. If you're struggling in the sleep department, give it a try!

Sublease Opportunity

I've always done my best to be transparent with you; I'm asking for a little help and here's why... Even before the Washington Post released a story on Friday, I was already hearing whisperings of soaring health insurance costs for 2026, so I wanted to get ahead of it and rent my office a couple days per week to offset the new premiums.

I'm certainly not ready to have a virtual-only practice, and I don't really want to raise my rates either, so please help by playing matchmaker for me and another practitioner. Here is a photo and a description you can share, along with my email.

Thanks, you're the best!

One More Thing...Serendipity

Serendipity. Such a fun word, and one of my favorite phenomenons. I love uncovering why the breadcrumbs have led me in a particular direction.

Equally fun, but obviously frustrating, is when themes present themselves and you're not really sure what they mean. Hmm...

Last weekend I had a theme nearly hit me in the head. Sharing here in case you're supposed to be involved, because frankly I'm still trying to figure it out!

Have you read this?

I haven't read this cover-to-cover, but I'm inclined to call it pioneering. Mainstream enough that I can reference it in a session, or like I did on Saturday, reference in an email.

What I did not expect after referencing it in an email (which I've literally never done), is that I would end up rearranging my home office, only to have it fall off the shelf over and over. Ultimately I decided to put this pestering book in my car and drive it to my office-office -- arguably a more suitable home for it.

Admittedly, never in the course of this endeavor did I think, Maybe I should finally read it cover-to-cover! Oh, but don't worry. The Universe had other plans for me. And maybe you, too!

The next day, on Sunday morning, I went to church and you won't believe what the lead pastor referenced in his sermon. Here is an actual photograph I took of the slide...

Here's your sign!

This quote will land differently for everyone. For me, I took the book back out of the car, brought it upstairs, and it's next in the queue.

Are we supposed to have a book club style discussion about it? Is this more about safety? Trauma? Breaking cycles? I don't know, but I can't wait to find out!

Please help me sew together the seeds of serendipity. Sometimes it takes a village!

Yours in Healing,

Rachel

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08/31/2025

Good Vibrations!

Did you hear? Our new neighbor Lindsey Kirkwood of Sound Family Health is open for business at 103 Rowell Ct on the Second Floor and putting out allllll the vibes!

Come experience her vibrational approach to healing at a special Sound Healing session, exclusive to Luminous & Grounded clients and their guests. Choose from:

Tuesday, September 16th at 7pm (https://square.link/u/rOmPdwpC)
Sunday, September 21st at 2pm (https://square.link/u/Kurrom5X)
—or come to both!

Space is limited to 10 people per session, so don’t delay!
Admission is $40 and includes light refreshments afterward.

Seeing you all connect and delight in each other's company is exactly why I host these events. True story: two husbands are now golfing together after their wives met at the March retreat. My heart is full!
Now… can we get these guys a foursome? I think so!

As tempting as it is to make more sound and frequency puns...

I want to make a brief plug for Emotion Code and then let you go. :)

I was at a concert Thursday and had a somewhat emotional moment...
“Have I just heard the Emotion Code theme song?!”
"DO WE HAVE OUR OWN THEME SONG??"
(Before you ask, no, it was not R.E.M or a cover of "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?") 🙄

I was at an Andy Grammer concert —my sixth one (I think?). People often tell me they’re not sure who he is, and then I suggest a song and they go, “Ohhh, I do know that one!" As much as I want Andy to be a megastar, I’m also totally fine with him staying the best-kept secret in music a little longer. :)

He's got great lyrics, he's not shy about addressing mental health, and he's a fantastic story teller. Before playing one of his newer songs called "Without You" he made a call to action. To let it ALL go! I admit I thought the song was about letting go of a toxic person, but he was clear about letting go of anything that doesn't serve you - the vices, all of it!

So what do you say? Let's get rid of some anger and anxiety, shall we?

Without You by Andy Grammer

Us against the world
Moving mountains together
That's what makes it hard
I didn't want this, but here we are

I didn't know my mouth could ever make this sound
So weird to say out loud, I think I'd be better without you
The walls are coming down, I'm reaching higher now
So weird to say out loud, I think I'd be better without you

That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you
That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you

I will brave the night
Take my chances, roll the dice
'Cause I can see some light
Coming through from the other side

The walls are coming down, I'm reaching higher now
So weird to say out loud, I think I'd be better without you
That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you

That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you

I didn't know my mouth could ever make this sound
So weird to say out loud, I think I'd be better without you

The walls are coming down, I'm reaching higher now
So weird to say out loud, I think I'd be better without you

That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you
That I could be happy, happier now
Finally figuring out that
I'd be better with, better without you

Moving mountains with you,

xo Rachel

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08/15/2025

Celebrating my birthday all week!

Hi Everyone! While I'm off living my best cake-and-school-supply-filled life, I’ve whipped up something special for you. Take advantage of this sweet deal on Emotion Code and Body Code follow-up sessions in the spirit of birthdays, gifts and all the things that sparkle.

✨ Available through Friday, August 22, 2025
✨ Limit 3 per person

Looking for Office Space?

Starting this fall I'm looking for someone to share my office space 2 or 3 days per week. The exact days of the week are negotiable. If you or someone you know is in need of a spacious office to meet clients in-person and virtually, or needs a room that accommodates a massage table, please get in touch!

Time to think about the next retreat!

Stay tuned! If you have been on pins and needles waiting to hear about the next retreat, you don't have much longer to wait. I plan to announce this soon. Questions and request are all welcome in the meantime!

Have a great weekend!

-The Birthday Girl

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01/19/2025

Nurture your soul with a weekend away

The first-ever Luminous & Grounded retreat is set for March 14-16th in Harpers Ferry, WV. There's one queen suite left with your name on it! So forward this to your ride-or-die and join the other 14 of us!

In the meantime, take a stroll through the online photo album (https://www.perennialstays.com/magnolia-pond-farm/) of the gorgeous Magnolia Pond Farm. The property itself offers a heated saltwater plunge pool, fire pit, cozy fire places, a wraparound porch with rocking chairs, outdoor games and gorgeous en suites.

What exactly are we doing on the retreat?

For one, I'm cooking and you're eating! All the NTP-approved meals, snacks and supplies are included in your cost ($605 per person for the weekend, if you snag this queen suite). So are the activities. And as much as I like a good surprise, allow me to drip out a few of the highlights. Starting with introducing the lovely Mariah Sotelino, my co-leader for the retreat!

While I lace up my apron and go into chef mode, Mariah will be leading Pilates basics and some super-cool art projects. I couldn't let us go home without a souvenir, so she'll be helping us to create one. Mariah is an illustrator and a Pilates teacher with 25 years experience. Some days I'm convinced she understands my body better than I do! She's a whiz at helping you embody your body -- a true facilitator of creative expression!

We would be delighted to have you join our cozy little corner of the universe, whether that's at the retreat or a future event. The common theme will always be getting calm and centered, batteries recharged, and feeling stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually. At the retreat you may experience things for the first time, or you may get back in touch with a practice you've long forgotten. As has been the case with my previous events, this is your opportunity to "find your tribe" and connect with people who share similar virtues.

That's all for now. I'm going to make some tea, as just looking at the freezing rain out the window is making me chilly! Those two wood-burning stoves and that gas fireplace are sounding pretty inviting right now. As is the tea tasting that Acupuncturist and Herbalist Beth Burke Farrar will be providing Saturday evening at the retreat. Can't wait!

xo Rachel

P.S. Several appointments available this week if you need Emotion Code, Body Code or Bioresonance! (https://square.site/book/LKWDF1CXDMT77/luminous-and-grounded-llc-falls-church-va)

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12/13/2024

Holiday Open House + Raffle

Stop by today to share in the merriment that December brings.

Noon to 4pm at 103 Rowell Ct, Falls Church, VA 22043.

Not local? Don't worry, I have fun for you too. Keep scrolling. :)

Enter the Rachel's Favorite Things gift bag raffle:

1. Stop by the Open House to say "Hi!" (one entry)
2. Reply to this email and tell me about the other ways you're celebrating this festive season (one entry)
3. Detox Your Socks Off (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CADA822A6F49-52745877-holiday #/) (three entries)
4. Download the December Mix Tape (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BNNsINDVBSJMvmd1Flccz?si=0921740d36274948&nd=1&dlsi=18c7422650284727) and tell me what your favorite song is (one entry)
5. Remember those Thanksgiving Gratitude packages? They're back for an encore this weekend! Purchase a package and receive five entries.
Don't worry, if you already purchased on Black Friday, you'll get your five entries!

*Emotion/Body Code Follow-ups 3-pack for $275 (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/XT67J7G5JKHNW4VNSWFDNR4G?utm_source=sqmktg_email)
*Emotion/Body Code Initial + Follow-up for $179.50 (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/45Z2MPRMLLEMY2MAY65ENDUG)
*IonCleanse 5-pack for $200 (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/YXFUUOMCSLJTDNIHL5L6DUKN?utm_source=sqmktg_email)
*Muscle Testing Initial Intake for $195 (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/TASBK6BHNEEHCL2HP33HPK47?utm_source=sqmktg_email)

I'll be drawing the winner on Monday morning, so stay tuned!

See you soon!

Rachel

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12/08/2024

Time Change: Noon* to 4pm on Friday

*Previously 11am. Stop by to share in the merriment of the season this Friday, December 13th from noon to 4pm.

We'll have festive snacks and drinks.

Foot baths will be $20 off. Schedule your preferred time here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CADA822A6F49-52745877-holiday #/) and detox your socks off.

I can't leave out my remote clients, so there's something for those near and far.

First, of course there's a playlist. So click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BNNsINDVBSJMvmd1Flccz?si=0921740d36274948) to access my December Mix Tape. (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BNNsINDVBSJMvmd1Flccz?si=0921740d36274948)

Second, I'll be raffling off a Rachel's Favorite Things gift bag and there are several ways to enter:

1. Stop by the Open House to say "Hi" (one entry)
2. Reply to this email and tell me about the other ways you're celebrating this festive season (one entry)
3. Detox Your Socks Off (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CADA822A6F49-52745877-holiday #/) (3 entries)
4. Download the December Mix Tape (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BNNsINDVBSJMvmd1Flccz?si=0921740d36274948&nd=1&dlsi=18c7422650284727) and tell me what your favorite song is (one entry)
5. Remember those Gratitude Weekend packages? They'll be back for one day only this Friday. Purchase a package and receive 5 entries. Don't worry, if you already purchased on Black Friday, you'll get your 5 entries!

Looking forward to relaxing with you all this Friday and sharing some holiday spirit. I look forward to hearing about all the fun and inspiring goals and intentions you have for 2025. Let's do it together!

Holiday Greetings,

Rachel :)

March Retreat: One Suite Remaining

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11/27/2024

Before you hibernate, stash these away!

As the rest of the year slips away and you go into hygge mode for winter, put some self-care in the bank. Scroll down to see the Thanksgiving Gratitude Weekend offerings. (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/XT67J7G5JKHNW4VNSWFDNR4G) Pre-purchased sessions never expire, so go wild on these specials.

If you need me I'll be in the kitchen daring myself to swirl tahini (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026225-sesame-swirled-pumpkin-pie) through the pumpkin pie and see if anyone notices. Or making a trip to Giant Eagle (Gian' Iggle to the yinzers in the audience) to investigate their gluten-free offerings.

Retreat Almost Sold Out!

There's one queen suite (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/I3DQAINZK6JJLYBIRSC3NKFT) remaining for the retreat March 14-16. Otherwise we are all booked up! You probably don't want to snooze on that, so grab your bestie and book (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/I3DQAINZK6JJLYBIRSC3NKFT) .

Gratitude Week Specials

Do you have a Thanksgiving dish that you're oddly nostalgic for? Email me so we can share a smile, I'm so curious! Or tag me on Instagram:

Cheers to the start of a great holiday season! Hope to see you soon.

xo Rachel

Save the Date!

A Happy Hour for the sober curious. We start at 11am. See you soon for seasonal refreshments and $40 foot baths. Choose your foot bath time here. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CADA822A6F49-52745877-holiday #/)

Check out our event on Friday, Dec 13, 2024.

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11/16/2024

Magnolia Pond Farm (https://staymagnoliawv.com/magnolia-wv-farmhouse/)
Harpers Ferry, WV
March 14-16, 2025

Future you will thank you for this little opportunity to escape to cozy luxury.

I'm not sure what I'm more excited for - the group art project, the sound bath, or the heated salt water plunge pool. How about you?

The good news is that you don't have to choose. It will all be available at the retreat. And only if you really like filling out Google Forms do you actually have to tell me which one you liked the best. :)

Whether you want to stay overnight (9 spots available) or come for the day (3 spots available), the retreat is your oyster! And I have a fun announcement about the activities and workshops that will be available...

Luminous & Grounded has never truly been a one-woman show, appearances aside. I have a tremendous network of talented people that I call colleagues. They educate me, inspire me, support me, heal me... at the retreat you get to meet some of them!

In addition to the quintessential elements of being Luminous & Grounded (yummy NTP-approved allergy-friendly food, foot baths, bioresonance...) you'll also be treated to:

*Individual and group art projects
*Breath work and Pilates basics
*Acupressure ear seeds
*Sound Bath experience

Whether you come for the whole weekend or Saturday only, these offerings will be available to all. Of course finding a cozy nook to read or journal, relaxing in the heated pool or sitting by the fire pit are always options, too. This is probably a good time to mention that I'll provide the structure, but engage as much or as little as you like. My goal is to have you return feeling like your batteries are fully charged, ready to plunge into Spring. :)

The links are now open for booking!

Yes, you will generally be sharing a bed, or at a minimum a bedroom, so you may want to book two at a time to ensure your bestie/sister/spouse is the one sharing with you. If you need time to coordinate, please let me know so I can keep an eye on things behind the scenes and advise you accordingly. If you need a roommate, shoot me an email!

Rest assured that trip insurance has been purchased in the case of a weather event. Once you pay your deposit there will be a Retreat Agreement to sign. When we get to March I'll issue the House Rules and make sure everyone's food sensitivities are addressed. If you have any questions about details like this, please email me!

Can't wait to see you there!
Rachel

Save the Date: Friday, December 13th 11am-4pm
Holiday Open House, Meet Faith, and Detox Your Socks Off! (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CADA822A6F49-52745877-holiday #/)

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