Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care

10/19/2026

NOT FEELING WELL? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care has sick appointments available this week!

Whether you’re dealing with a cold, congestion, a fever, stomach issues, or other minor illnesses, our team is here to help you get back to feeling your best.

Appointments are limited, so don’t wait!

Call 540-546-2624 to schedule your sick visit

10/16/2026

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

At Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care, we are always looking for ways to make healthcare more convenient and accessible for our patients!

We are exploring the possibility of offering walk-in sick clinic hours for our established primary care patients, including weekday evenings and Saturdays.

Would extended hours make it easier for you to get care when you're feeling under the weather? We would love to hear your thoughts!

Please take a moment to complete our brief survey and tell us what works best for you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewb0MQgOvQNzf3jgtbQHU6K-tsL1Z0Xy9TyRtNwxvcmqz_BA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Your feedback matters to us and will help us better understand the needs of our patients and community as we consider future scheduling options.

Thank you for trusting Healing Hands with your healthcare needs!

Please note: We are gathering feedback and exploring these options. Extended walk-in hours have not been finalized.

We are exploring the possibility of offering walk-in sick clinic hours for our established primary care patients at Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care. We would appreciate your feedback on whether weekday evening hours and/or Saturday hours would be helpful to you. This brief survey wi...

10/14/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and support those who have been affected by breast cancer.

Early detection can save lives. Staying up to date with recommended screenings, performing regular self-checks, and talking with your healthcare provider about your personal risk factors are important steps in protecting your health.

Today, we honor the survivors, remember those we've lost, and stand beside everyone currently fighting this disease. You are not alone.

If you have questions about breast cancer screenings or preventive care, our team is here to help.

Contact our office to discuss your screening needs and take an important step toward better health.

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10/12/2026

Meet Kia Creamer, CMA!

You've probably seen Kia Creamer, Certified Medical Assistant, around the office helping patients with a smile. As part of our "Get to Know the Team" series, we asked Kia a few fun questions!

Where would you send someone visiting Wi******er for the first time?
Region's 117

What is something people are usually surprised to learn about you?
I own farm animals!

What is playing in your car right now?
R&B

What is a small thing that makes your day better?
A simple smile.

We're so lucky to have Kia as part of the Healing Hands family. Her positive attitude and caring nature help make our office a welcoming place every day!

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10/09/2026

🌿 Friday Self-Care Reminder 🌿

Self-care isn't selfish, it's an important part of staying healthy. This weekend, make time to rest, move your body, drink plenty of water, get outside, or do something that brings you joy.

At Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care, we encourage our patients to prioritize both their physical and mental well-being. Taking care of yourself today can make a difference in how you feel tomorrow.

💚 Your health matters.

Tell us: What's one thing you'll do for yourself this weekend?

10/05/2026

Meet Brooke Ashley, ACNPC-AG.

Brooke is a nurse practitioner here at Healing Hands. We asked her the four questions we are asking everyone here.

Where would you send someone visiting Wi******er for the first time?
"The State Arboretum at Blandy Farm, especially in the fall, when the ginkgo trees are in vibrant yellow color."

What is something people are usually surprised to learn about you?
"I have a Tennessee Walking Horse named Mocha, and she is pregnant and due in June!"

What is playing in your car right now?
"The "We who wrestle with God" lecture series, by Jordan Peterson, on YouTube."

What is a small thing that makes your day better?
"An ice cold Coke Zero in a can."

More of the team over the coming weeks.

Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care
878 Fox Drive, Wi******er VA | 540-546-2624

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10/02/2026

If we've looked after you, would you tell somebody?

A Google review takes about two minutes, and it is the single most useful thing a patient can do for an independent practice. When somebody in Wi******er searches for a new provider, what they find is what other people wrote.

You can leave one from the link in our bio, or by searching Healing Hands Integrated Wellness on Google and scrolling to the reviews.

Whatever you write is up to you - we would rather have the honest version than a polished one.

Thank you for trusting us with your care.

Healing Hands Integrated Wellness & Primary Care, 878 Fox Drive, Wi******er. Call 540-546-2624.

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09/30/2026

The holiday season can be a difficult time for families, and we want to make sure our community knows about resources that may be available to help.

If your family could use some extra support this holiday season, there are several 2026 Holiday Assistance Programs available in the Wi******er and surrounding areas, including:

Angel Tree
Frederick Wi******er Bright Futures
Toys for Tots

Each program has its own application dates, eligibility requirements, and application process. Please review the flyer carefully for important information, deadlines, required documentation, and how to apply.

If you or someone you know may benefit, please share this post so it reaches families who need it.

Please save and share!

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09/30/2026

High Lipoprotein(a)? Here’s What You Need to Know
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is one of the strongest inherited risk factors for heart disease. Unlike traditional cholesterol, it is largely determined by genetics and is not significantly improved through diet and exercise alone. [lipidjournal.com]

Current strategies may include:
✅ Optimizing LDL cholesterol
✅ Reducing inflammation
✅ Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar
✅ Considering therapies that may modestly lower Lp(a), such as niacin in selected patients
✅ Aggressively addressing all cardiovascular risk factors
Current Integrative Approach to High Lp(a)

As a integrative and preventive medicine provider, I typically think about:
✅ Measuring Lp(a) at least once in adulthood
✅ Optimizing ApoB and LDL-C as aggressively as appropriate
✅ Reducing inflammation
✅ Addressing insulin resistance
✅ Considering niacin in select patients, recognizing that it may lower Lp(a) by about 20-30% but has not demonstrated clear cardiovascular outcome benefits.
✅ Watching the rapidly evolving field of therapies such as Pelacarsen and Olpasiran, which may soon change how we treat inherited Lp(a) risk.

One pearl I often tell patients:
“Lp(a) is the inherited risk you can’t change, but ApoB, LDL, blood pressure, glucose control, inflammation, exercise, sleep, and weight are the risk factors you can change.”