Encompass Integrative Wellness, LLC

09/24/2025

There is something very special about being in the presence of other positive and uplifting people. Looking forward to the WBN event coming up. Will you join me? https://app.glueup.com/event/steps-to-success-145218/

🎟️ One Month Away – Secure Your Seat Today! 🎟️

We’re just a month out from Steps to Success; our signature annual event designed to energize, uplift, and empower women through meaningful connection and shared growth.

✨ This year’s theme, “We are stronger when we move forward together,” highlights the power of unity in every step we take.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
📍 Location: Union Mills, Frederick, MD
🕑 Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Light refreshments and door prizes included.

🎤 Dynamic Speaker Lineup
• Julie Hanson – Prioritizing self-care and boundaries
• Whitney Hahn – Embracing collaborative leadership
• Keynote: Leslie Barnes-Keating – Balancing it all through community support

💡 Don’t miss out — early bird pricing ends soon! Secure your ticket today:
🔗 Get Tickets: https://app.glueup.com/event/steps-to-success-145218/tickets.html

🌟 Make an impact: A portion of event proceeds supports Faith House at Frederick Rescue Mission, helping women and children rebuild their lives through housing, employment, and healing.

Julie Hanson Whitney Hahn

09/15/2025

You might feel inflamed without even knowing it.
😣 Aching joints
😣 Bloating or digestive issues
😣 Low energy or just “not feeling right”

Many people live with chronic inflammation and simply chalk it up to aging. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
At Encompass Integrative Wellness, we help you reduce inflammation through targeted changes to your diet, lifestyle, and behavior, so you can feel better for the long haul.

09/14/2025

Another fall-inspired infused water idea…

Here is another delicious way to infuse your water with seasonal flavors (and extra wellness benefits):
Pear + Ginger Slices
– Refreshing with a little zing
– Ginger supports digestion & reduces inflammation

09/13/2025

September vibes check!

If fall were a flavor, which one would you pick? 👇
🎃 Pumpkin spice everything
🍏 Crisp apple cider
🍂 Warm cinnamon & cloves

Drop your favorite fall flavor in the comments…we’re taking notes for our next infused water + snack ideas. 😉

09/12/2025

It’s Food Swap Friday! Where one small swap has BIG benefits!

Got a sweet tooth? Instead of ice cream 🍨 ➝ try blended frozen bananas (“nice cream”) 🍌✨
Here’s why this swap makes a difference:
✨ Naturally sweet = no added sugars
✨ Packed with potassium + fiber = supports heart and gut health
✨ Creamy + customizable = add cocoa, berries, or nut butter for fun flavors!

09/11/2025

Imagine this…
✅ More energy
✅ Less joint pain
✅ Improved mood
✅ Better sleep
✅ A body that feels good to live in

That’s the power of low-inflammation living…and we’ll guide you there with a plan built just for you.

09/10/2025

🧠 Did you know chronic inflammation doesn’t just affect your body? It can affect your mood too!

Research shows that ongoing inflammation can disrupt brain chemistry, contributing to feelings of anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and even depression.

The good news? Supporting your body with the right foods, better sleep, movement, and stress management can help calm inflammation—bringing more balance to both body and mind. 🌿

One of the best mood-boosting foods is salmon 🐟.

Here’s why:
✨ It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which play a key role in brain health and can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
✨ Provides vitamin D, which supports mood regulation and is often low in people experiencing low energy or seasonal mood changes.
✨ Packed with protein + B vitamins, giving steady energy and supporting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine (your “feel-good” brain chemicals).

09/09/2025

Inflammation isn’t always bad, considering it’s your body’s natural healing response.

But when it becomes chronic, it can…
⚠️ Increase risk of disease
⚠️ Cause ongoing pain
⚠️ Speed up the aging process (“inflammaging”)

If you’ve been feeling “off” for weeks or months—and can’t pin it to one clear cause—it’s worth paying attention. Left unchecked, chronic inflammation can increase risks for heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even depression.

That’s when it’s time to:
✅ Talk with a healthcare provider and get bloodwork if needed
✅ Evaluate your daily habits (nutrition, sleep, stress, movement)
✅ Start making small, sustainable shifts to lower your inflammatory load

The earlier you act, the more power you have to protect your long-term health.

09/09/2025

Creativity. It fuels the soul, stimulates the brain and reduces stress. Sitting getting sushi this weekend and I was struck by the colors, light and simplicity of this lone table.

09/08/2025

Fall-inspired infused water idea…

Here are some delicious ways to infuse your water with seasonal flavors (and extra wellness benefits):
Apple + Cinnamon Stick
– Tastes like apple cider without the sugar
– Cinnamon helps balance blood sugar & adds a cozy flavor

09/07/2025

Fall has a way of shifting our minds and hearts. The cooler air, the changing colors, and the slower pace can remind us to pause and notice beauty in transition.

As the season changes, take a moment to reflect:
💭 What can I let go of, like the trees letting go of their leaves?
💭 Where can I find beauty in change, even when it feels uncertain?
💭 What new habits or intentions do I want to bring into this season?

Fall is an invitation to slow down, reset, and nourish both body and mind.

09/06/2025

We’re one week into September! Can you believe it? 🍂

This is often the time when back-to-school routines are settling in, the days start to feel a little shorter, and we get that first hint of fall in the air. 🍎🍁

It’s also the perfect moment to check in with yourself:
💭 What’s one healthy habit you’d love to focus on this month?

(More water? Earlier bedtime? A new recipe in the kitchen?)
Drop it below!