Active Health Solutions PLLC

Home
United States
Washington D.C., DC
Active Health Solutions PLLC

Call Directions Website

Active Health Solutions is a concierge physical therapy and integrated health service.

Save time and money by having a physical therapist perform evaluations and provide treatment in the convenience of your home, office, or gym.

10/28/2026

If your knees, hips, or hands seem to ache more once the weather turns cold, you're far from alone. It's one of the most common things we hear from patients this time of year, especially those with arthritis or old injuries.

The research on exactly why cold weather affects joint pain is still mixed, but a few factors likely contribute. Muscles and joints tend to feel stiffer in the cold, and most of us move less when it's dark and chilly out. With clocks falling back this Sunday, those after-work walks get even harder to fit in.

A few things that help: keep moving every day (even short walks count), warm up before activity on cold mornings, layer up to keep joints warm, and don't just wait out pain that lingers for more than a couple of weeks.

If cold-weather stiffness is limiting what you can do, an evaluation can help figure out what's really going on. No referral needed in Virginia, and we come to you anywhere in Northern Virginia. Call (703) 637-9500 or visit dcactivehealth.com.

10/27/2026

**Testimonial Tuesday**

“I saw Dr Anna Tunik for pelvic floor PT post-partum and had a great experience. She was patient, gave clear directions, and I saw good results. I really appreciated being able to do our appointments at my home as well.”

-Lori
Falls Church, VA

10/23/2026

The Marine Corps Marathon is this Sunday, and we're cheering on every runner taking on the course through Arlington and DC. A few race-week reminders: trust your taper, don't try anything new on race day, and plan your recovery before you ever reach the finish line.

Post-race is also when a lot of runners finally pay attention to the knee pain, shin splints, or tight hips they've been running through for weeks. If that's you, our approach starts with finding out why the problem is happening, not just treating where it hurts.

With VALD force plate testing, we can measure strength and power differences between sides objectively, so your plan is built on data, not guesswork.

From there, we build a rehab and strength plan that gets you back to running, and ready for whatever's next on your race calendar. Because we're mobile, sessions happen at your home or wherever works for you across Northern Virginia.

Good luck to all the runners this weekend! If you need us afterward, we're at dcactivehealth.com or (703) 637-9500.

10/21/2026

Between raking leaves, cleaning out gutters, and fall race training, this is the time of year a lot of Northern Virginia backs and knees start talking.

So: heat or ice? It's one of the most-searched pain questions out there, and the advice online is all over the place. Here's a simple way to think about it.

Ice is generally most helpful for newer injuries with swelling, like a freshly rolled ankle, or for calming things down after a flare-up.

Heat is generally most helpful for stiffness and muscle tightness, longer-standing aches (hello, desk-job back), and warming up before activity.

Honestly, the best choice is often whichever one makes you feel better. Just keep in mind that both heat and ice manage symptoms. They don't address why the pain started or why it keeps coming back. That's where a physical therapy evaluation comes in.

If something has been nagging you for more than a couple of weeks, it's worth having it looked at. No referral needed in Virginia. Call (703) 637-9500 or visit dcactivehealth.com.

10/20/2026

**Testimonial Tuesday**

“Love Active Health Solutions and working with Annie! She was always super responsive and able to accommodate my crazy schedule, and most importantly, is an excellent physical therapist. By following her customized recommendations for me, I was able to relieve my chronic upper back pain in weeks. I highly recommend her!”

-Laura,
Silver Spring, MD

10/16/2026

Here's a quick balance check you can do in your kitchen today. Stand next to a counter so you have something to hold if needed, then lift one foot and see how long you can hold steady. Try both sides.

If you can hold it steadily for around 30 seconds, great. If you're wobbling a lot, can only manage a few seconds, or need to grab the counter right away, that's useful information, and something worth working on.

Balance naturally declines when it isn't challenged, but it's very trainable at any age. And with wet leaves on the sidewalks this month and icy mornings not far behind, fall is a great time to work on it. In-home PT is a natural fit here, because we can assess balance and fall risk in the exact environment you move through every day: your stairs, rugs, bathroom, and entryways.

Try it and let us know how you did in the comments! If you're concerned about balance for yourself or a parent, reach out at dcactivehealth.com or (703) 637-9500.

10/14/2026

Congrats to everyone who ran the Army Ten-Miler on Sunday! Whether you raced, pushed through a tough workout, or spent the weekend on fall yard work, it can be hard to tell whether you're just sore or actually hurt. Here's a general guide.

Normal soreness usually feels dull and achy, spreads across a muscle, shows up a day or two after new or harder activity, and improves within a few days.

It's worth getting checked if you notice sharp or pinpoint pain, swelling or bruising, a joint that feels unstable, numbness or tingling, pain that travels, or pain that isn't improving after a week or two. The same goes for anything that changes the way you walk, sleep, or move.

Catching an injury early usually means a shorter, simpler recovery. And since Virginia allows direct access, you can book an evaluation with a physical therapist without waiting on a referral. We'll come to you anywhere in Northern Virginia. Call (703) 637-9500 or visit dcactivehealth.com.

(If you have severe pain, significant swelling after a fall, or signs of a medical emergency, seek urgent care first.)

10/13/2026

***Testimonial Tuesday***

I worked with Annie almost every week for four months and pretty intensively over the course of six months. Her physical therapy and needling were a miracle. When we began working together I could hardly walk or exercise due to a back issue. I'm completely back to a full exercise routine now and stronger than I was to begin with.

-Sheryl
Takoma Park MD

10/12/2026

✨ Learn, Ask, and Grow Together! ✨

Our sessions feature pelvic floor and postpartum physical therapists from Active Health Solutions for moms and pediatric therapists from for babies.

Topics includes some of the most common concerns for moms and infants:
✅ Infant Development & Torticollis�
✅ Diastasis Recti & Core Recovery
✅ Infant Feeding & Lactation�
✅ Pelvic Health & Prolapse�
✅ Postpartum Mental Health�
✅ Baby Handling & Positioning

Know a mom who could use this? Please pass it along!
Visit https://dcactivehealth.com/core-and-cradle/ for more information
Register here: https://dcactivehealth.janeapp.com/ /4/treatment/27

10/09/2026

If you or a family member has a surgery coming up, like a knee or hip replacement, ACL repair, or shoulder surgery, here's something worth knowing: your rehab can happen at home.

In-home post-surgical PT removes one of the hardest parts of early recovery, getting to and from a clinic while you're still sore, stiff, and maybe not cleared to drive. It also has a practical advantage: we train you on the exact stairs, bed, chairs, and bathroom setup you'll be using every day, so your progress translates directly to real life.

We also bring tools like blood flow restriction (BFR) training, which helps rebuild strength during the phase when heavy loading isn't safe yet, plus full one on one sessions with the same therapist every time.

A lot of people schedule procedures in the fall to recover before the holidays. If that's you, it's smart to line up your rehab before surgery day. We serve patients throughout Northern Virginia. Reach out at dcactivehealth.com or (703) 637-9500.

Address

22180
Washington D.C., DC
22180

Telephone

(240) 630-2248

Website

http://www.dcactivehealth.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Active Health Solutions PLLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.