Healthy Kids Guide

All parents want to ensure that their children stay happy and healthy, but sometimes they need a little help from the pros! If you’re looking for anyone or anything, from alternative health resources to martial arts classes, check out our annual Healthy Kids Guide!

Alternative
Health Care

Laura Power, Ph.D.
Allergy & Nutrition Clinic
703-538-4161
6521 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 100
Falls Church, VA
www.laurapower.com

Optimal Development
703-237-8709
Falls Church, VA
Special Information: Nutrition evaluation for children; Developmental evaluations for children (birth - 6).

Asthma & Allergy Doctors

Laura Power, Ph.D.
Allergy & Nutrition Clinic
703-538-4161
6521 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 100
Falls Church, VA
www.laurapower.com

Counselors / Therapists

Children’s National Medical Center Department of Psychology -
Clinical Trials
202-884-6067
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

Expressive Therapy Center, LLC
301-869-1017 ext. 1
Chevy Chase & Rockville, MD
www.expressivetherapycenter.com
Special Information: Social Skills / Support Groups, Individual / Family Therapy, Psychological Testing.

Richard E. Rawson, Psy. D.,
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
703-481-9369
429-B Carlisle Drive • Herndon, VA
rrawson@dr-rawson.com
www.dr-rawson.com
Special Information: Cognitive-behavioral therapy. Psychological & educational testing. Youth & adults.

Optometrist & Eye Care Resources

Dr. Dennis Cantwell
703-941-3937
7002-B Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA
703-723-7333
44110 Ashburn Village Boulevard
Ashburn, VA
www.cantwellvisiontherapy.com
Special Information: Vision Therapy / Developmental Optometry / Learning Related Vision Problems.

Orthodontists

Dr. Allen Garai
703-281-4868
427 West Maple Avenue • Vienna, VA
www.bracesvip.com
Special Information: Adult and children’s orthodontist servicing patients all around the metro area.

Kentlands Dental
and Orthodontic Group
301-977-9787
308 Main Street • Gaithersburg, MD
kstdentalgroup@aol.com  • www.dcsmiles.com
Special Information: Free orthodontic and implant consultations, complete dental care services all in one facility.

Pediatric Dentists

Arlington Smile Center, LLC
Lupita M. Roca, D.D.S.
Neda Kalantar, D.D.S.
703-525-0023
5015 Lee Highway, Suite 202
Arlington, VA
family@arlingtonsmilecenter.com
www.arlingtonsmilecenter.com
Special Information: 8 & under - 15% off first visit with Dr. Neda Kalantar on Fridays only between 10AM - 1PM. Expires 6/05.

Bethesda / Potomac
Children’s Dental & Ortho Care
301-299-4400
Potomac Village
9800 Falls Road, Suite 7 • Potomac, MD
301-654-3012
4405 East West Highway, Suite 102
Bethesda, MD
www.dretessami.com
Special Information: Biolaser cutting; Invisalign; Brite Smile; Evening & weekend hours.

Dr. Allen Garai
703-281-4868
427 West Maple Avenue
Vienna, VA
www.bracesvip.com
Special Information: Adult and children’s orthodontist servicing patients all around the metro area.

Christine Reardon, D.M.D
703-778-7610
801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 110
Arlington, VA
www.drreardon.com
Special Information: Specialist in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center
301-989-8994
2415 Musgrove Road, Suite 301
Silver Spring, MD

Dr. Dawn Crandall
& Dr. Ruksana Talaksi
703-368-1000
8719 Stonewall Road • Manassas, VA

Kentlands Dental
and Orthodontic Group
301-977-9787
308 Main Street • Gaithersburg, MD
kstdentalgroup@aol.com • www.dcsmiles.com
Special Information: Free orthodontic and implant consultations, complete dental care services all in one facility.

Michael J. Ternisky, D.D.S.
Cris Ann Ternisky, D.D.S.
703-356-1875
6711 Whittier Avenue • McLean, VA
703-481-9200
1760 Reston Parkway • Reston, VA
Special Information: School examinations, early orthodontics, emergency care, sealants, cleanings and fluoride treatments.

Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Girish Banaji, D.D.S., P.C.
703-849-1300
8505 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 370
Fairfax, VA
Special Information: Comprehensive specialized dental care for children.

Physical Fitness Resources

The Archery Program at Bull Run
571-215-4403
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
www.thearcheryprogram.net
Special Information: Fun family sport taught by an Olympian! Ask about the intro class!

Budding Yogis
202-686-1104
5615 39th Street, NW
(Near Chevy Chase Circle)
www.buddingyogis.com

Flying Kick Fitness Center
301-951-0543
4711 Chase Avenue • Bethesda, MD
www.flyingkickcenter.com
Special Information: Tots & Little Dragons, Kids, Adults, Summer Camp.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
301-975-0099
17511 Redland Road • Rockville, MD
funfit@earthlink.net  • www.funfit.us
Special Information: Unique Mom & Tots classes 8 months & up. Parties and Open Gym 6 months & up. Discover the Funfit Difference!

Gymboree Play & Music
703-836-2277
Centers in Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax & Springfield, VA
www.gymboree.com
Special Information: Parent / child classes. Gross motor development. 6 Developmental levels, Birth to 4 years.

Gymbugs Children’s Fitness
301-762-0111
9725 Traville Gateway Drive • Rockville, MD
www.gymbugs.com
Special Information: Gym classes for infants / toddlers 6 months - 5 years.

Headfirst
202-625-1921
Locations in DC, Bethesda & Potomac, MD
and Northern VA
moxiedoggy@aol.com  • www.playheadfirst.com
Special Information: Headfirst Athletic Development After School Programs for boys and girls, 4 - 10 years old. Fun, Energy, Hustle, Nutrition, Exercise.

Hill’s Gymnastics
301-840-5900 • Gaithersburg, MD
Special Information: Gymnastics classes for all ages and levels.

Karate Learning Center
301-598-1221
14390 Layhill Road • Silver Spring, MD
301-540-2800
22335 Ridge Road • Germantown, MD

The Little Gym
866-4TLG KIDS
MD: Frederick, Germantown, Olney & Potomac
VA: Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax,
Gainesville & Springfield
www.thelittlegym.com
Special Information: Motor-skill development programs for kids 4 months to 12 years.

MarVa Tots ‘n Teens Gymnastics
301-468-9181
5636 Randolph Road • Rockville, MD
www.marvatotsnteens.com
Special Information: Help build your child’s confidence & self-esteem with gymnastics.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.my-gym.com
MD Locations:
Gaithersburg:
301-926-5969 • mygymkentlands@verizon.net
Potomac:
301-983-5300 • mygympotomac@verizon.net
VA Locations:
Alexandria: 703-971-KIDS
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
Burke: 
703-425-5327 • www.kidslovemygym.com
Chantilly:
703-378-3100 • mygymchantillyva@cox.net
Leesburg:
703-777-4496 • mygymleesburg@verizon.net
Special Information: Award - winning fitness programs for children 3 months - 13 years!

Northern Virginia
Martial Arts & Fitness Center
866-907-KICK
3801 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA
info@novamartialarts.com
www.confidentkidz.com
Special Information: Free trial classes, Parents Night Out, Birthday Parties and more!

Silver Stars Gymnastics
301-589-0938
2707 Pittman Drive • Silver Spring, MD
www.gosilverstars.com

Topkick Martial Arts
703-503-0101
8932 Burke Lake Road
Springfield, VA
kcassidy@topkickma.com
www.topkickma.com
Special Information: Industry Leading Martial Arts Instruction for the Whole Family.

Virginia Academy of Fencing
703-321-4922
5410 Port Royal Road #3 • Springfield, VA
fence@vafinc.com  • www.vafinc.com
Special Information: Olympic Sport Fencing & Historical Swordsmanship Camps & Classes.

Xtreme Acro and Cheer, Inc.
301-251-5525
20-E Southlawn Court • Rockville, MD
xtremegym@verizon.net
www.xtremeacroandcheer.com
Special Information: Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline. Build coordination & confidence in a safe & fun environment.

Reading Specialists

Reading Matters, LLC
240-888-8500
Serving Suburban Maryland
readwithmegan@yahoo.com
www.readingmatters.us
Special Information: Where you will find real solutions to reading problems!

Speech & Language Therapists

National Speech /
Language Therapy Center
301-493-0023
5606 Shields Drive • Bethesda, MD
monica@nationalspeech.com  www.nationalspeech.com

Other

The Parent - Child Health Project
202-994-3475
2300 Eye Street, NW
Ross Hall, Room 550
Washington, DC
Special Information: Looking for parents with anxiety / panic or children 2 years old or younger who are shy or have anxiety.
 

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