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Luminous & Grounded, 916 W Broad Street, Suite 127, Falls Church, VA (2026)

07/13/2026

An Object at Rest Stays at Rest

Just a little Newtonian Physics to start your week. After practicing a solid two weeks of the rest part post-surgery, I've barely stopped moving ever since. In case you hadn't heard...

RIP 103 Rowell Court
You were a good office the last 4 years!

This summer has been like a 2021 déjà vu for me.

First it was surgery, now it's a big office move. We had 4 people on our office lease and I was the only one interested in renewing, so unfortunately that meant bye-bye 103 Rowell Ct.

I don't have an official update on what comes next, but we'll have that soon. It's likely to take the form of a part-time sublease along with a lovely new co-working space, all walkable from Rowell Ct.

For now, if you have an in-person appointment in July, we'll be at my home office near Marshall High School, and you'll be getting an email with the exact address. Milo's loving making a bunch of new friends! And if you're not a huge dog fan, no worries. He's crate trained.

He's also learning that tennis balls do NOT go in the foot bath! 😬🙈

Fill Your Cup Before You Go

All the retreat details are snapping into place. That means the welcome bags are being carefully curated and I've got something special for anyone who books their room this week. (https://luminousandgrounded.thrivecart.com/permissiontoexhale/) For those of you who came to Luminous & Grounded thinking I was a coffee company (honest mistake 😆), get that much closer to feeling luminous and grounded with your morning cuppa.

While I don't like the idea of "rushing to relax," rooms are filling up, so best not to delay. We have two kings, one queen and two singles available. This getaway is happening in 8 weeks - so it's time to ask your mom to watch your kids if you haven't already!

As one attendee said when we went over the agenda, "I didn't know this was going to be so fun!" Yes, I've been touting the restoration part, but there will be so many activities that make you wonder why Adult Summer Camp isn't more of a thing.

Here's a sampling of what I've been up to:

✨Collaborating on themed dinners with Chef Amber
✨Ordering headsets for the silent disco
✨Casually shopping for my dopamine dress disco ensemble -- and being totally indecisive 💃🏼
✨Spotify playlists for all the things
✨Booking the pontoon boats (and taking an online boater safety course!)
✨Purchasing prizes for our Synchronicity Scavenger Hunt aka Wellness BINGO
✨Trying recipes for our daily mocktail hours
✨Hiring a photographer for the highlights (and making sure all of the attendees get all the photos!)

Don't get FOMO. We'll see you there!

One more awesome thing...

While it usually takes about 90 min, sometimes it can take almost 2 hrs to travel from DC to Lake Anna. Therefore I've decided to open up the retreat for arrival on Wednesday night September 16th at no extra cost to attendees.

Arrive between 8-10pm on Wednesday, sleep in, and enjoy the breakfast buffet at 9am. Be there rested and ready to receive when the formal programming starts at 10:30am on the 17th.

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05/26/2026

This and other retreat questions!

Happy Unofficial Start to Summer! I was able to escape the rainy DC weather for a few days and lounge in the Carolina sun. Not without a few sprinkles, though. Which turned into an impromptu opportunity to button up some retreat details. (And engage in some fierce female friendship novels -- The Five-Star Weekend and A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery!) 🥳

The Pause Before the Exhale (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82399180288?pwd=TNDgVC4DMe50fFqyIuLCaJwg1WeObc.1)

Online Open House Q&A
for all of your retreat curiosities

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
8pm EST on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82399180288?pwd=TNDgVC4DMe50fFqyIuLCaJwg1WeObc.1)

The excitement is building! You still have questions!

Welcome bags are well on their way (journaling supplies, allergy-friendly unscented bath products -- and earplugs). But even more exciting: The Dopamine Dress Disco is ready for its debut! This means the playlist is set, fiberoptic wands are ordered and yes, feather boas are on their way to my house!

What is a Dopamine Dress Disco, you might ask?

This one will be a sensory-friendly silent disco. Everyone will get a headset while the DJ (me?) encourages very basic instruction. Because you can't hear the people around you that also means you can sing at the top of your lungs and no one will cringe!

Creating a dopamine aesthetic:

My favorite way to explain this... remember when we used to have Clash Day during Homecoming Week? And have you ever been to a Derby Party? It's like those two events got married and had a baby!

Think high vibe! You want to dress in your most colorful, awe-inspiring, flowy, tactile attire. Fabrics: think tulle, sequins, sparkle silky, linen-soft... anything that makes you feel pure joy. And don't forget the accessories. The bigger and bolder, the better!

We spend so much time in this space releasing negative emotions, let's not forget to usher in the more desirable feelings!

Join in the fun of the Dopamine Dress Disco -- the cherry on top of a deeply relaxing, restorative and fun 4-day weekend where we receive, refuel and put ourselves first!

Still have questions? Jump on the Zoom call Wednesday evening. All of our retreat-curious guests are welcome + our current attendees and facilitators!

The Pause Before the Exhale
Online Open House Q&A

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
8pm EST on Zoom

Medical Leave Update

Things appear to be on track for my surgery on June 2nd. And I get to be my surgeon's first patient to try a new non-opioid Rx for post-operative pain. So that's exciting!

You won't see much available on the calendar until June 15th. Requests for photo proxy sessions are available in the meantime, as well as requests to be on the cancellation list. Recovery seems to be somewhere in the range of one to two+ weeks, so I'll be in touch once I have a better grasp!

Thank you for all of the well-wishes! I hope to see many of you tomorrow night for the Retreat Q&A. There are 12 spots left in this deeply encouraging and friendly micro-community. Plus let's not forget... 10 meals in a row that you don't have to cook yourself! XO ~R

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05/13/2026

Now is the time to book!

May 30th is sneaking up on us, and that's the last day I'll be seeing clients before I'm on medical leave for a couple of weeks. If you don't see an appointment time that works with your calendar, please contact me about scheduling a photo proxy session. I tend to do those early in the morning or later in the evening, outside of normal business hours and will try my best to accommodate you!

The return to business as usual will be a slow rollout that looks something like this:

Week of June 15th:

✨2-3 appointments available per day
✨Bioresonance at my home office
✨Emotion Code and Body Code via Zoom or photo proxy
✨No foot baths

Week of June 22nd:

✨4-6 appointments available per day
✨Bioresonance at my home office
✨Emotion Code and Body Code in-person + Zoom or photo proxy
✨No foot baths

My calendar availability reflects this, so feel free to book for June, too. :)

After that we have the office move happening June 30th, but more about that when it gets closer!

Considering the Retreat?

Attend The Pause Before the Exhale

Online Open House Q&A
for all your retreat curiosities.

May 27, 2026
8pm EST on Zoom

Ready to Book?

Already know you're in and just craving community? Please join us on the 27th!

Current registrants and I-keep-meaning-to-register-I'll-do-it-now folks are encouraged to join the Q&A, too.
It's never too early to get excited!

(Have I mentioned the Dopamine Dress Disco??)

Join us for the big exhale and the most nurturing 4 days you can recall!

xo Rachel

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05/04/2026

The Irony of Rushing to Relax

August 10th will be here before we know it.
That's the last day to sign up.

Retreat 2026: Permission to Exhale (https://luminousandgrounded.thrivecart.com/permissiontoexhale)

Commit and coast.
Fix and forget.
Nurture your nervous system like never before.
September 17th-20th in Lake Anna, VA

Click for all the details:

Have Questions related to the retreat?

Attend The Pause Before the Exhale
Online Open House
Q&A for all your retreat curiosities

Save the Date
May 27, 2026
8pm EST on Zoom

See you soon!

~Rachel~

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04/28/2026

Book Now through May 30th

Heads up: I'm scheduled for surgery on June 2nd. Nothing to be alarmed about; my endo has made an encore presentation. It means I won't be able to drive for a couple weeks and will likely be napping around the clock.

Find a place on the May calendar (https://square.site/book/LKWDF1CXDMT77/luminous-and-grounded-llc-falls-church-va) so you're taken care of.
And definitely book foot baths by May 30th (https://book.squareup.com/appointments/j13e71h5nngrno/location/LKWDF1CXDMT77/services/MEMMPVSHANPDKKDMRFF7UEFI) , or you may be waiting until July!

The return to business as usual will be a slow rollout that looks something like this:

Week of June 15th:

✨2-3 appointments available per day
✨Bioresonance at my home office
✨Emotion Code and Body Code via Zoom or photo proxy
✨No foot baths

Week of June 22nd:

✨4-6 appointments available per day
✨Bioresonance at my home office
✨Emotion Code and Body Code in-person + Zoom or photo proxy
✨No foot baths

My calendar availability reflects this, so feel free to book for June, too. :)

After that we have the office move happening June 30th, but more about that when it gets closer!

Now is a great time to reserve your spot at Retreat 2026!

Join us in the big exhale! High risk of FOMO - consider yourself warned!

xo Rachel

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04/20/2026

When pollen is your worst enemy

I’m emailing you about foot baths… while my feet are in a foot bath! Don’t worry, I’ll spare you the photographic evidence and let the cherry blossom photo do the talking. But if you know, you know… so satisfying (and maybe a little gross).

Has anyone else gotten a car wash lately that lasted all of 4 hours? Ugh, the yellow-green film. It’s that time of year when nightly hair washing suddenly feels less optional if you’d rather not wake up with puffy, irritated eyes.

All of that is to say: quick reminder that there’s an efficient line of defense you might want to add to your seasonal allergy toolkit: the IonCleanse Detoxing Foot Bath. (https://book.squareup.com/appointments/j13e71h5nngrno/location/LKWDF1CXDMT77/services/MEMMPVSHANPDKKDMRFF7UEFI) It can help support the body’s natural detox processes, including clearing histamines and promoting better drainage.

There are about a dozen appointments (https://book.squareup.com/appointments/j13e71h5nngrno/location/LKWDF1CXDMT77/services/MEMMPVSHANPDKKDMRFF7UEFI) left this week if you’re ready to clear things out and get your sinuses feeling unstuck.

Not in the DMV? You can check out this website (https://amajordifference.com/shop/practitioners-locator/) to find a practitioner near you.

To anyone living in a part of the world not dealing with pollen, tell me where you are so I can move there!

Have you checked out the new retreat website?

Don't be shy.

That goes for the affiliate program too.

I know you didn't sign up for the affiliate program (https://luminousandgrounded.thrivecart.com/permissiontoexhale/partner/?utm_source=sqmktg_email) yet, because Thrivecart emails me when you do. Seriously, please take advantage of this opportunity. Create a unique URL that's sharable and earn 11% on retreat sales.

It's ok if you're not coming on the retreat yourself. Maybe someone you love needs the reset more than you do, and you can offer to watch their kids or their dog while they're away for 4 days.

However it works out, please know I would love, love, love to have you there, to nurture and support you. And I would especially like to meet your favorite people, so bring them!

Admit it... how juicy would it be to have someone build you a fire while you sit on the patio overlooking the lake -- a light breeze in the air -- and you're savoring a GF Tangerine Rosemary Shortbread Tart (yes, this is an item on the menu)?

I cannot wait!

Lake Anna, VA
September 17th-20th

Sign up by August 10th!

Have a great week! See you soon. XO R

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03/16/2026

Everything you need to know about Retreat 2026: Permission to Exhale + new ways to pay and a generous affiliate program!

Checkout page for Retreat 2026: Permission to Exhale.

03/09/2026

Online Workshop

Friday, April 10th
Noon - 2pm EST

Ever wish you could muscle test? You can!
Like anything, it takes some insight and regular practice.

It's a great skill for:

✨Getting more in touch with your intuition
✨Avoiding unfavorable foods without an elimination diet
✨Releasing trapped emotions
✨Dialing in your supplement regimen
✨Deciding whether it's better to do gentle movement or HIIT
✨Prioritizing your to-do list

Muscle testing is very binary:
yes/no
A/B
good/bad
A little curiosity and creativity goes a long way!

I was really craving the opportunity to get you all in a room together. It's always so energizing and uplifting! This time we'll meet in the Zoom Room so we can connect from coast to coast!

Whether you're brand new or need a refresh, this live course will help you build confidence with muscle testing. We'll go over various forms of testing that you can use to self-assess, plus the concept of proxying and common blocks to accuracy. We'll do some live demonstrations and close with Q&A.

Click the link (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/MNLEZMSFBABQEAIPFFSNBFHP) to register. Let's fill the Zoom Room!

How I've Been Spending my Free Time

Where are my solo-preneurs? 🙋🏼‍♀️ As much as we love the autonomy, sometimes it's a lonely path. After a significant break I've found myself networking again. Which is another way of saying after far exceeding my Goodreads goal for 2025, I thought maybe I should socialize more. 😆

An unexpected thing happened - I found my people! If you're here then you know what I do for a living, and you know that it's a struggle to explain what it is and how it works. While I'm happy to help expand beliefs and prove that "magic" exists, it can be exhausting.

I'm sharing this because The Nova is such a fun, extremely authentic group and they have an international presence with both online meetings and in-person events. I don't want to keep it to myself! If you're female or non-binary and looking for your professional pals who skew a little woo, look no further!

If you just want to dip your toe in, allow me to recommend the upcoming Build Your Dream Network Challenge March 16-20th. It's free and the kickoff event is 6pm EST on Monday, March 16th.

It's free and we'll get to see each other every day for a week! WOO-hoo! 🥳 (Calling out my sister here, who won't have adopted Daylight Savings yet, and stays up late anyway!)

A coincidence? ✨ Or is the retreat totally in alignment with what we all need right now?✨

Fun fact: I was on a virtual call for The Nova. There were only six of us that day and one woman said "Hi, I'm Amber and I'm a personal chef for retreats." That was the day after I announced the retreat and I honestly hadn't figured out exactly how the food would come together. How's that for serendipity? Three days later I hired her!

Don't miss the fun
- or the magic!

Booking is open for the Luminous & Grounded 4-day restorative retreat! (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLZRGH8S6Z3D3/checkout/AIGQNTBQPYVHRALDUWG7XIRR?fbclid=IwY2xjawQa_WRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuUWs2VWJ2Vm5pd1A5Y3kwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtD_MM5ylDZpJoUXgt3cmQjIZCpN3BsheUsVL1fAe1l6Tx0M9SY6HAdJCaJL_aem_NCYLsVEv-1A1GHR803rbNQ)

Thursday, September 17th - Sunday, September 20th
Lake Anna, VA

You don’t need more resilience, you need rest. Ask for help, pack your bag, and hit the road. Fun guaranteed! Recharge you battery and return to your Luminous & Grounded self!

This is the opportunity to try a variety of tools in the holistic toolbox that promote a calmer, more focused, more present you. Over four days you'll move out of survival mode and into rest-and-receive. Everything you need to know is here! (https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/vXKbXakGe4KX/landing?source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawP3XIxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeISx69F3SzNdtK97DOzi_DjyaLQHAbvYOfOCsxrZTVuRm-lrSaDrGn0pjiFk_aem_4sVXSLhta4O2f7rnObCiXg)

See you all soon!

Don't forget to sign up for all the fun!
xo Rachel

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02/10/2026

Food for your Heart. Art for your Soul.

Strive for a happy heart this February!

February has us seeing hearts. 😍 I've decided to take it quite literally -- get my labs done, up my Omega 3's (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/luminousandgrounded/store-start) , and treat myself to this tasty and super easy chia seed pudding (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pq9-pGnVzxao4QsnDQoP75ohm1y93QU0/view?usp=sharing) for breakfast every morning (hello, ALAs!). In case you've never made it, the hardest thing about chia pudding is remembering to shake the jar before it all clumps together! Otherwise it's as easy as mixing in a blender and then pouring it into a mason jar.

What is genuinely hard is getting enough EPA and DHA from diet alone. ALA is not the best converter. The Omega-3 metric would challenge even a fisherman. So if you do one thing to acknowledge this heart-focused month, can I suggest adding a nice Omega-3 blend (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/luminousandgrounded) of EPA and DHA? If you're allergic to fish or have a histamine issue, you can do algae oil!

(If you need help, ask me for a personalized Fullscript (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/luminousandgrounded) shopping cart link)

Heart-Healthy Quinoa Toss

Here's one more recipe (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10OSn8Z8lfaY1ET3_DXFp-7Y9W3Mv7lbU/view?usp=sharing) for good measure

*Legumes to improve ApoB + LDL

*Olive oil = Mediterranean diet magic
*High Potassium --> BP support
*Super satiating
Pair it with a wild-caught Alaskan salmon for wildly rebellious nourishment!

Now for the Heart Art Part!

Last time I checked we still had about 10 spots left for this Keep One 🩷 Gift One 🩷 pottery class. (https://book.stripe.com/00waEXclr86zaXPfLH0x30g)

If you're unable to attend then head over to my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachelabbett) and scroll for this photo. Leave a comment under the post and you'll be entered into my random drawing for the "Gift One 🩷" pottery dish.

The game-changer event of the year

Your chance to leave your heart, soul and all the extra baggage on the field.

Still feeling that Super Bowl energy? Get in the game with the Luminous & Grounded MVP Event of 2026: the 4-day all-star retreat held in Lake Anna, Virginia September 17th-20th. This is the championship lineup of services. Beth, Mariah and I are bringing you our very best so you can shine like the MVP you were meant to be!

Don’t sit on the sidelines -- Sunday is your last day to save $150 on early bird pricing. Sign up and claim your spot on the winning team!

Here's everything you need to know (https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/vXKbXakGe4KX/landing?source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawP3XIxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeISx69F3SzNdtK97DOzi_DjyaLQHAbvYOfOCsxrZTVuRm-lrSaDrGn0pjiFk_aem_4sVXSLhta4O2f7rnObCiXg) about the retreat. Say "Put me in, Coach!" by making your deposit with the link below.

Not quite seeing hearts?

If all this Valentine stuff has you nauseated and disconnected, it might me time to check your heart wall. This is a concept unique to Emotion Code and might explain why love, joy and peace feel just out of reach. Schedule your Emotion Code session today and start chipping away at the invisible fence around your most soul-driven organ. 🩷

See you soon! xoxo Rachel

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02/02/2026

Time for a little mingling

Luminous & Grounded co-hosts a pottery class!

Roll up your sleeves, we're getting creative!

Not sure about you, but the last time I had the need for a kiln was in the early 90's. The opportunity to play with clay came along recently, coinciding with my immersion in the celebrated novel Good Dirt, which only further confirmed we were on the right path. Thank you, synchronicity!

It got me thinking: Adults need art classes, too! Somewhere between dishes and deadlines we forgot how to play, but artistic endeavors help us remember. I'm declaring 2026 the year to reclaim this version of playtime (Retreat 2026 plug: There will be art projects!). Let's not wait until September though, let's play now!

We're going to mix and mingle with the communities of Be Well - Wellness and Women of Wellness over at this charming facility called The Grounds of Livev (only natural The Grounds and Luminous and Grounded would eventually find each other). Keep scrolling for more details on our private event: Clay, Connection & a Little Heart.

Two hearts 🩷🩷 My favorite part

My favorite part about this workshop is that we're not just making one piece of pottery, we're making two. And if you've been following me for a while, you know I don't like to leave out my clients in other parts of the globe. As much as I'd love for you to be here, I know it's not practical. So all I can do is encourage you to find a class in your own area and join us in spirit, and --

If you're a client outside of the DMV (if you don't know what the DMV signifies, that's a good indicator that you're outside of the region!), I'd like to gift you my second piece of pottery! To be in the running, find the heart dish photo (as seen below) on my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachelabbett/) and comment on the post with your desire to be the recipient of the One to Keep 🩷 One to Gift 🩷 heart dish! I'll randomly choose one of you on February 20th!

The rest of you... time to play! Hope to see you there!

Click the button below to reserve your spot in the class. $62 gets you two pieces of pottery, instruction and refreshments. New friends are free. :)

Calgon, take me away!

Nothing like a week of "snowcrete" to make a person want to get away.

I'm ready for Retreat 2026! Are you ready for Retreat 2026?

Block your calendar for September 17-20th in Lake Anna, VA and then click here for all the details. (https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/vXKbXakGe4KX/landing?source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPs0kVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYSvCBLIhzm-zxuWQMjSZKM34kc01UhKrwjq7wJrdqDydbbNNkkQwFi_1mnY_aem_ruK4p_JHBjGx_8UrPHKOQw)

If you're ready to book, I'm ready to welcome you with open arms! Click the link below to pay your deposit and reserve your spot. Save $150 on your final payment (due by August 15th) when you pay your deposit by February 15th.

Choosing your room might just be the hardest part. Hit reply and send me your first and second choices (if you missed these in a previous newsletter click here (https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/bj7YdKBjqKfp/landing?source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPs1lBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSj8E2InSzDT1wtYoDPfqkykDNeU6RfRP3prbt4MHyjImP-XdsKbD1D74zi8_aem_AtMkhxzBdfQr9BTdeDiK1A) ). Once you arrive, you won't be asked to lift a finger! If 1993 was the last time you existed in a world where you didn't have to lift a finger (much like the last time I fired pottery in a kiln), it's time!

Stay safe and warm! Hope to see you soon, whether that's in-person or online.

xo R

P.S. The plunge pool is heated.

Check out our event on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026.

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