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Cicely Everson

Cicely Everson

Intuitive Energy Healer Clinical Herbalist & Product Formulator Functional Medicine Practitioner
Offers virtual services

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Welcome! I am the founder of Tao Holistics, a suite of holistic brands including a holistic medicine virtual clinic, learning Academy, and professional line of botanical medicines. You will only see one service listed here in Sofia, but you can join my clinic site directly at https://app.malla.…

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Heather Fraser

Heather Fraser

Offers virtual services

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I help people achieve and maintain optimal blood iron levels

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Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Health and Wellness Coach | Functional Nutrition Expert | Certified Change Specialist | Owner, Bloom Health and Wellness LLC
Offers virtual services

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Hi! I am truly excited for the opportunity to meet with you, get to know you and build a trust-filled relationship in a space where you can feel heard and supported. Optimal health and wellness is defined by you! I believe you can achieve balance through many pathways - it is your journey. Heal…

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Jennifer Leffler

Jennifer Leffler

Functional Nutrition Therapist
Offers virtual services

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My mission is to inspire others to live their best life by kindly helping them to plan the best dietary and lifestyle changes to live the best life possible. A mutual faith and determination between myself and client will enable them to have the best day ever, every day!

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karen brennan

karen brennan

Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Consultant, MSW, Herbalist PhD integrative and functional nutrition
Offers virtual services

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I am a holistic nutritionist that will work with you, beside you, as your advocate and guide you every step of the way towards optimal health and wellbeing. I do not believe in symptom management and instead believe that everything that is going on in your body is related. I also believe that anxi…

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Landon Gilfillan

Landon Gilfillan

Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist® | Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner | Health Coach
Offers virtual services

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I’m an eating disorder survivor and diet addict turned nutrition expert and health coach. I help women heal their body and soul from the inside out so they can live a life of power, presence, and purpose. I work with women virtually through my signature Foundations Program. Inside the Foundati…


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Lisa Spencer

Lisa Spencer

Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Offers virtual services

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Hi! You want to win! To get stronger, fitter and faster - you need to optimize your fueling. Working together, we align your fueling to what your body needs as a unique female athlete, I provide evidence-based practices and support so you can reach your greatest potential - be the best you can b…

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Melissa Lee

Melissa Lee

Functional Health Coach
Offers virtual services

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Hi! I work well with women, especially women with PCOS to work on changing their lifestyle and environment for symptom management. I am a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am now working on getting my Functional Medicine certification. I apply Functional…

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Melissa Rose

Melissa Rose

Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner Integrative Nutritional Health Coach
Offers virtual services

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We are a team of Holistic Wellness Practitioners who help individuals experiencing chronic, autoimmune and multi-layered conditions recover completely and sustainably. Our clients are able to take back their power, their wellness and walk fearlessly into their life purpose. Do you know in your very…

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Damascus, MD

 

Damascus is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. In the early 20th century, there existed an incorporated municipality lasting a quarter century. It had a population of 17,224 as of the 2020 census. Damascus is located at the intersection of two major roads in upper Montgomery County: Ridge Road (currently Rt. 27) and Damascus Road (currently Rt. 108).

The name was first used in an official document in 1816 when the United States Congress approved a postal route through the area, operated by Edward Hughes.

As an unincorporated area, Damascus' boundaries are not officially defined. Damascus is recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated place located. Damascus proper is a locally high spot at 847 ft (258m) above sea level, while other portions of the area described as Damascus are as high as 866 ft (264m) above sea level. However, the highest elevation in the county is actually within what is considered Mt. Airy, MD, measuring 883 ft (269m) above sea level at the Full Gospel Church. This peak just southwest of Mt. Airy is the highest elevation in the immediately adjacent Washington D.C. suburbs.

Damascus is west of the fall line between the Piedmont of Appalachia and the Atlantic coastal plain. Damascus is known for its rural landscape and family-owned farms. According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km2), all land. 34

The town is located on Parr's Ridge, a low shale ridge that rises about 300 feet above the surrounding Piedmont. Open hilltops in the area afford pisquerias vistas of the Appalachian Mountains to the southwest, west, and northwest. These ridges include Sugarloaf Mountain and South Mountain, MD, Catoctin Mountain, in MD and PA, and the Blue Ridge of VA. On very clear days, two 4,000-foot-plus peaks in the Shenandoah National Park of VA can be seen 75 miles to the southwest.

Promoting health and wellness is a significant aspect of life in Damascus. The city offers a wide range of health and fitness options for its residents. The Damascus Community Recreation Center serves as a fitness hub, offering well-equipped gyms and a variety of fitness classes. Start your fitness routine at Anytime Fitness or at MMA and Sport, where you can work out at your convenience with 24/7 access to the gym. For those who enjoy group fitness, Fitness 1440 offers a range of classes including yoga, Pilates, and Zumba. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the Magical Playground for a day of fun and exercise in a family-friendly environment. The Healing Path is another great spot for therapeutic massage and relaxation techniques. The Sage Yoga Damascus offers classes for all levels, promoting mindfulness and flexibility.

Top sites in Damascus, MD are Moyer Road Park, Black Hill Regional Park, and Bennett Creek Conservation Park.

Population: 16,864 (2023). ZIP code: 20872. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Area code(s): 301, 240. Area: 9.6 square miles (25 km2).

 

FAQs

What is the history of Damascus, MD?

The area currently known as Damascus was granted by the new U.S. state of Maryland to Nathaniel Pigman in 1783. On February 14, 1819, War of 1812 veteran Edward Hughes bought a 40-acre (160,000 m2) section of the grant and began subdividing lots for sale. James Madison, the fourth U.S. president, appointed Hughes postmaster of the developing community of Damascus in 1816. Hughes received permission from Congress for a postal route through the town.

 

How did Damascus, MD get its name?

James Madison, the fourth U.S. president, appointed Hughes postmaster of the developing community of Damascus in 1816. Hughes received permission from Congress for a postal route through the town. Hughes called his town "The Pleasant Plains of Damascus" after Damascus, Syria. The name was first used in an official document in 1816 when the United States Congress approved a postal route through the area, operated by Edward Hughes. 

 

Is Damascus, MD a good place to live?

Damascus is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Damascus offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Damascus, there are a lot of parks. The public schools in Damascus are highly rated.


 

Sources

Wikipedia

Montgomery County

Niche

Moyer Road Park

Black Hill Regional Park

Bennett Creek Conservation Park

Damascus Community Recreation Center

Anytime Fitness

MMA and Sport

Fitness 1440

The Healing Path

Sage Yoga Damascus

 

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