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Heidi L Gillis is certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer (W.I.T.S.) & Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. With specializations as Older Adult/Senior Fitness Specialist, Lifestyle Fitness Coach, level 1 Qigong F.I.T. and TaiChi F.I.T. , TCH Board Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor,…
Welcome. I'm a retired U.S. Army officer and former newspaper editor who embarked on my journey into Tai Chi while still in active service. Although my initial interest was piqued during my military days, my pursuit of Tai Chi was temporarily sidelined by time constraints and professional respons…
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I have 40 years of energy arts experience, including a Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine . My experience also includes Tai Chi, Reiki (Levels 1 and 2 certified), yoga and meditation. I have been passionate about teaching and applying Qi Gong to improve the wellbeing of my clients -- par…
Having learned and practiced Tai Chi as a young man, I recently renewed my study and have been practicing daily for four years. I can teach Yang Style Tai Chi Forms 8, 13, 16, 24, 32, 37, 40 and 42 forms. I also teach the recently adopted "Bafa Wubu" form, China's new Tai Chi standard. I use the "S…
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Lorton, VA
Lorton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 20,072 as of the 2020 census.
Lorton is located in southern Fairfax County at 38°42′18″N 77°14′1″W (38.704915, −77.233573). It is bordered to the west by Laurel Hill, to the north by Newington, to the east by Fort Belvoir, to the southeast by Mason Neck, and to the southwest by Woodbridge in Prince William County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lorton CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 km2), of which 5.3 square miles (13.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.39%, is water. The elevation ranges from sea level at the Prince William County line (the Occoquan River) to slightly over 200 feet (61 m) along Furnace Road at the CDP's western edge.
U.S. Route 1 (Richmond Highway) and Interstate 95 pass through Lorton, leading northeast 15 miles (24 km) to Alexandria and 19 miles (31 km) to Washington, D.C., and south 34 miles (55 km) to Fredericksburg. The Amtrak Auto Train to and from Florida has Lorton as its northern terminal.
Lorton is named for a village in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, in England. Joseph Plaskett of the Cumbrian village settled in southern Fairfax County, running a general store and opening the Lorton Valley Post Office on November 11, 1875.
Before the identity of Lorton, the commercial center was Colchester, and the spiritual and historical center of the community around which the leading citizens of the time revolved was Pohick Church, where George Washington and George Mason were at times members of the vestry.
From the early 20th century until November 2001, Lorton was the site of a District of Columbia correctional facility called the Lorton Reformatory which, among other things, detained approximately 168 women from the women's suffrage movement from the Washington, D.C. area from June to December 1917. For the 2010 census, the area around the former Lorton Reformatory was assigned to the Laurel Hill census-designated place, reducing the area and population of the Lorton CDP.
Health and wellness are further supported by the Inova Lorton HealthPlex, a comprehensive healthcare facility catering to the medical needs of Lorton residents. Advanced Family Chiropractic offers personalized chiropractic care for individuals of all ages. Their services include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle advice to promote overall wellness and pain relief. Virginia Family Chiropractic focuses on providing non-invasive and drug-free solutions for musculoskeletal issues. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, massage therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to restoring and maintaining optimal health through chiropractic care. Their treatments include spinal adjustments, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching for holistic well-being. Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center offers comprehensive chiropractic care to address a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, physical therapy, and ergonomic evaluations. Chiropractic Family Health Centre provides personalized care to promote healing and wellness. Their chiropractors use a variety of techniques such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, nutritional counseling, and corrective exercises to help patients achieve optimal health.
The top sites in Lorton, VA: Workhouse Arts Center, George Mason's Gunston Hall, and Durga Temple of Virginia.
Population: 20,924 (2020). ZIP code: 22079. Area code(s): 703, 571. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Area: 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2).
FAQs
Is Lorton, VA a good place to live?
Lorton is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 22,049. Lorton is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Lorton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lorton, there are a lot of parks.
What is the ethnicity of Lorton, VA?
Lorton has a 2024 population of 23,174. Lorton is currently growing at a rate of 2.49% annually and its population has increased by 10.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,924 in 2020. The average household income in Lorton is $153,184 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median age in Lorton is 38 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females. White: 32.17% Black or African American: 28.76% Asian: 21.08%.
What is the poverty rate in Lorton, VA?
7.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lorton, VA (1.67k out of 21.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lorton, VA is Black, followed by White and Asian.
Sources
Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center
Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center
Chiropractic Family Health Centre
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