New Self-Care Options on Capitol Hill – HillRag

When the earth moves closer to the sun and temperatures rise it’s time to shed clothes, slather with sunscreen, get outside and move. We are planning graduations, vacations, outdoor sports participation and barbeques – all events that require socializing and stamina. We want to look good, feel good and not get injured. Peel Haus and Jade Fitness offer Hill residents innovative methods to look and feel good both inside and out.

Jade Fitness has new programs and instructors to help strengthen and stretch your muscles, strengthen your core and give you the strength and flexibility you need to stay fit and injury-free doing activities you love.
Personal trainer and golf enthusiast Harvey Johnson, who has been at Jade since the end of the pandemic, has inaugurated a Golf Fitness Academy at Jade. Johnson, who has been both a personal trainer and golfer for about 30 years, said, “The Academy is for experienced golfers, novice golfers and non-golfers. Because each session is individually designed, it can meet the needs of every level.”

The program was born when Jade owner Jesser Heier overheard Johnson telling one of his clients that spending lots of money on golf clubs is not the key to playing well. The key is in biomechanics: you need to be more functionally fit and more sports specific. “Getting fitted for clubs based on a golf swing range of motion gives you clubs that adjust to your body’s compensations,” he said. “(After playing with the new clubs) they come to me because their back aches or knees hurt.” After training with him, Johnson said clients are moving better and their movement is no longer reinforcing faulty movement patterns. “My program addresses movement in all ranges of motion.” In addition to private sessions, Johnson holds small group training sessions for four people. “I prepare clients for the playing field and for everyday life. “You want to be in tune with your body,” he said. “Listen to it. Ask, ‘How do I feel today?’ Then adjust.” The philosophy that inspires Johnson’s program: You want to be able to play golf well without getting injured. You want to live your life in the same manner.

Lisa Oskala and Coleen Gallopin have incorporated a complete Pilates program through Jade. Gallopin started mat Pilates classes there this spring. “The class is classically based and Gallopin is responsive to everyone in the room,” said Oskala. “She brings so much joy to the class. You feel good when you are done and it’s fun.”
Oskala, who has been doing Pilates for about 20 years, offers private Pilates sessions on the apparatus. She has all the equipment (reformer, chair, springboard, magic circle) in her home in Northeast where she sees clients. She works with those with injuries, and beginning and advanced Pilates practitioners. “Pilates invites us to move with focus and concentration. It invites us to get stronger in ways we can’t anticipate. You get to know your body very well,” she said.
Peel Haus For Great Skin
Another Hill business has introduced new techniques to help your skin look better. Peel Haus welcomes Alma Harmony into their practice. No, it’s not a woman but a multi-platform laser that performs skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, facial veins removal and tattoo removal. “Where we see the greatest benefit and improvement is from IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and Clearlift,” said Sorelle Jones Cooper, co-owner and CEO of Peel Haus.
IPL, for lighter skin tones, uses different wavelengths of light to target red and brown pigment. Usually, three to six treatments are needed, then just two times a year to clean up any new pigment showing up on the skin. “We can work on hands, neck, face and arms,” said Jones Cooper. “Treatments take from 15 to 30 minutes. They can be anti-aging and can stimulate some collagen production as well.”

Clearlift uses a laser different from light to target the pigment in the skin. It addresses sun damage, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and sunspots. “It’s good for all skin types,” said Jones Cooper. “It’s great for people who have stubborn pigment that has been around for a long time and did not respond to topical solutions.” She said Alma improves the tone of skin and its elasticity through different settings.
Peel Haus has introduced two more new treatments into their offerings. Trusculpt ID is a body contouring treatment that can treat small to large areas of the body that have fat deposits. “We can use Trusculpt to reduce fat deposits in the lower abdomen, love handles, under the chin and around the bra,” said Jones Cooper. “It’s amazing. If we can pinch it, we can sinch it.”
Radio frequency microneedling is also new to Peel Haus. According to their website, it is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that addresses wrinkles, acne scars, large pores, uneven texture, stretch marks, skin pigmentation problems or rosacea. It has a quick recovery period and minimal down time and delivers considerable and long-lasting skin changes.
Peel Haus is offering special pricing on laser treatment during the month of May. Taking care of yourself is a great way to kick off the summer.
To contact Peel Haus: www.peelhaus.com or, 202-891-4287.
For private lessons with Lisa Oskala: lisa@lkopilates.com.
To contact Harvey Johnson or Coleen Gallopin: www.jadefitnessdc.com.
Pattie Cinelli is a journalist who has been writing her column for more than 25 years. Please contact her at: fitmiss44@aol.com.  
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