Four Directions Wellness

Four Directions Wellness 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.

Cleveland Clinic describes grounding as a simple way to interrupt anxious spirals by returning attention to the present ...
03/14/2026

Cleveland Clinic describes grounding as a simple way to interrupt anxious spirals by returning attention to the present moment ✨

Gentle sensory practices like naming what you see or noticing physical sensations create a pause that helps your nervous system settle 🌿

The key is consistency. Choose one method you can use anywhere and repeat it the same way each time 🤍

Grounding isn’t about escaping feelings. It’s about creating enough steadiness to meet them with care.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

NCCIH explains that relaxation techniques intentionally activate your body’s natural relaxation response ✨Methods like d...
03/12/2026

NCCIH explains that relaxation techniques intentionally activate your body’s natural relaxation response ✨

Methods like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback can help reduce stress when practiced consistently 🌿

The key isn't intensity; it's regularity. Short daily practice builds the skill faster than occasional long sessions 🤍

Choose one technique. Practice it for two weeks. Track one outcome that matters to you.

Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Inhale slowly. Feel your feet on the floor. Soften your jaw ✨Ask yourself, “What does my body notice right now?” Name on...
03/10/2026

Inhale slowly. Feel your feet on the floor. Soften your jaw ✨

Ask yourself, “What does my body notice right now?” Name one sensation and one feeling 🌿

Then choose one value you want to lead with today 🤍

That small pause brings mind, body, and spirit into the same moment.

Save this for your next reset.

The International Center for Reiki Training reports that over 800 hospitals are integrating Reiki into patient care. Thi...
03/09/2026

The International Center for Reiki Training reports that over 800 hospitals are integrating Reiki into patient care. This ancient Japanese healing practice supports physical, mental and spiritual well-being ✨

Join Four Directions Wellness and learn how to use Reiki for self-care and to support others, including people, pets and even plants 🌿

03/07/2026

Harvard Business Review argues that intuition can be a powerful shortcut but only when it’s built from deep experience in familiar environments with clear feedback 🔎

It becomes unreliable when the context is new, the stakes are high, or emotions and biases are driving the signal

The solution isn’t choosing between gut or data it’s blending both. Check your instinct, then pressure-test it with evidence, a dissenting voice, and a quick review of past outcomes 📊

Try this in under two minutes: pause for one slow breath. Ask yourself, is this familiar or novel? Then identify one data point to review and one person who might disagree 🧠

Over time, that simple feedback loop transforms gut feelings into discernment you can actually trust ✨

True transformation begins with personalized support. In Mara’s one-on-one sessions, you’ll reconnect mind, body, and sp...
03/06/2026

True transformation begins with personalized support. In Mara’s one-on-one sessions, you’ll reconnect mind, body, and spirit in a space designed just for you ✨

Through tailored guidance, practical tools, and deep listening, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of alignment 🌿

If you’re ready to slow down, reset, and move forward with intention, your journey starts here.
Request a complimentary consult today. 💛

Spring forward can feel stressful because your biology doesn’t shift on command ✨ On March 8, 2026, clock changes, but y...
03/05/2026

Spring forward can feel stressful because your biology doesn’t shift on command ✨
On March 8, 2026, clock changes, but your nervous system still follows light, routines, and sleep pressure.

If you feel off, nothing is wrong. Your rhythm just needs support 🌿 Small, steady adjustments help your body adapt without force.

Ease bedtime earlier for a few nights. Anchor mornings with light and gentle movement. Lower expectations and soften your evenings 🤍

This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about meeting your body where it is.

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S. a time to honor the contributions of women across every field ✨Let it also be...
03/04/2026

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S. a time to honor the contributions of women across every field ✨

Let it also be personal. Ask yourself: Where am I still shrinking? What would I choose if I trusted myself? 🌿

Take one small action today that reflects your truth. Visibility starts inside 🤍

Source: Women’s History Month

Reconnect with your energy. Restore from within ✨Reiki One is an invitation to slow down and return to yourself in a gro...
03/03/2026

Reconnect with your energy. Restore from within ✨

Reiki One is an invitation to slow down and return to yourself in a grounded, supportive space. Over four evenings, you’ll learn the foundations of Reiki and how to use it for your own balance and well-being 🌿
If you’ve been feeling stretched, disconnected, or simply ready for something deeper, this is your moment to pause and realign 🤍

Join us and begin your Reiki journey.

02/26/2026

A Reiki session offers a pause from effort.
It’s a quiet space where the body can soften, the mind can slow, and the nervous system can rest without expectations.

Each experience is unique, but many people leave feeling more grounded, supported, and at ease. ✨

Mornings don’t have to start with urgency. A brief pause at the beginning of the day can help set the tone for how you m...
02/25/2026

Mornings don’t have to start with urgency. A brief pause at the beginning of the day can help set the tone for how you move, respond, and relate to yourself. 🌿

Simple rituals rooted in presence can support calm focus, emotional steadiness, and a more intentional way of meeting what’s ahead. You don’t need a long practice just a moment of awareness. ✨

Let your day begin from a grounded place. 🤍

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Alexandria, VA
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Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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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