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Get cozy and enjoy a decadent boost to the dark days of winter with our special seasonal Hot Chocolate Facial. After a thorough cleanse, experience a soothing facial massage with a warm TOMA customized Facial Hydrate oil. Next, our warm custom blended hydrating mask made with organic cocoa, rose, and white tea, work its magic […]

We are excited to incorporate CBD hemp products into our massage services! Various forms of the cannabis plant have been used therapeutically around the world for thousands of years, and using the oil on our largest organ, the skin, has proven health benefits. With the legalization of cannabis use medically in many states, including DC […]

Check out this great opportunity for a comprehensive self-care program at an amazing price! Hard working women this program is for you!  Has taking care of everything and everyone overrun taking care of YOU? Is your energy sapped, your stress high, are you numbing out with food and alcohol and maybe even feeling physically unwell? If you […]

Hello, my name is Ninette Ooman! I’m a Licensed Esthetician at The Still Point at Haven on the Lake. My holistic skincare journey began when I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Washington DC. Before that, my background was in Human Resources and Mental Health. I’ve always loved taking care of people, honoring what each […]

By Kachina L. Smith, D.Ac., L.Ac. For centuries, the wisdom of Chinese medicine has consistently provided remarkable, even miraculous results for so many people worldwide. Among the many modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine are cupping and gua sha (pronounced gwa sha), both of which facilitate natural healing processes. They are useful for addressing musculoskeletal issues […]

Q&A w/ our Naturopathic Doctor Meet Dr. Hanna Schmittat! She is our in-house Naturopathic Doctor, as well as anAcupuncturist and Homeopath. As a lover of all things holistic, she couldn’t stop at just one healing modality. Check out our interview with her below! Q: Why did you choose a career in both naturopathic medicine and […]

by Kachina L. Smith, D.Ac., L.Ac. The Chinese recognize five elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. Each element has correspondences associated with nature, our bodies, minds, spirits, and how they all influence each other. Everyone has each of the five elements represented within us, and we often have more of some elements than others. […]

Meet Emily Shipp, our Natural Nail Specialist at The Still Point at Haven on the Lake! Born and raised not two miles away in Columbia, Maryland, she has been with us since the opening of Haven on the Lake in December 2014. Emily went to Wilde Lake High School and studied Psychology at Howard Community […]

Did you know that wearing sunscreen in the ocean can hurt sea life? Coral reefs, in particular, are dying all around the world due to climate shifts and pollutants in the water. What may surprise many beachgoers is that their sunscreen is contributing to the demise of this delicate ecosystem. The destruction of the reefs […]

My name is Abigail “Abby” Davis and I’m from Massachusetts. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a BA in theatre. Then after college in 2004, I moved to the D.C. area to be a nanny for my sister during the summer. I loved it down here and have stayed put ever since. Q: What’s your […]