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If a gradual, long-lasting uptick in daily hair shedding or a relatively short, intense period of excessive shedding has left you with a noticeably thinner scalp, you’re not alone. Hair loss is an unwelcome and often distressing reality for tens of millions of adults in the United States at any...

When you have a bad cold, all you can really do is rest, get plenty of fluids, and wait it out. But what if you simply can’t “lay low” for 10-14 days as severe cold symptoms sap your vitality and derail your busy life?   As wellness specialists who offer a...

Reduced muscle mass, easy weight gain, lower energy levels, sleep difficulties, and diminished libido are common complaints among many adults in their forties, fifties, and beyond. Why? These irritating mid-life problems are often prompted by one natural, age-related process: The steady decline of reproductive hormone levels.  Fortunately, bioidentical hormone replacement...

Hair loss, or alopecia, is a distressing reality for tens of millions of adults in the United States. Whether it takes the form of overall scalp thinning, a receding hairline, or complete balding, hair loss is a problem that often emerges in middle age.       As a board-certified anti-aging expert who...

A-list celebrities have used it to keep their skin fresh and young. Top-tier pro athletes have used it to overcome injuries and get back in the game sooner. Even if you’ve never given much thought to other cutting-edge regenerative therapies, chances are platelet-rich plasma  (PRP) has piqued your interest.   As...

Strong, pain-free joints can keep you mobile and active for life. You may already know that getting regular exercise and controlling your weight can go a long way in helping you maintain healthy, functional joints as you age. But did you know that your dietary choices also have the power...

Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss, a common condition that emerges when the hair production cycle is somehow disrupted. While thinning and balding can happen to any area of the body that grows hair, alopecia affects the scalp most often.    At RVA Regenerative Wellness in Midlothian, Virginia,...

Here in the northern hemisphere, October marks the official start of cold and flu season, the time when contagious respiratory viruses are on the rise along with a higher risk of infection and illness.  Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to support optimal immunity through this seasonal deluge of...

If you’re struggling with your body weight, you’re not alone: Three in four adults in the United States are either overweight or obese. And if you’re like most people, you want to reach a healthier weight, but you don’t know where to start or you’re worried you’ll just gain it...

Given that hair loss can be caused by various underlying conditions and exacerbated by a range of additional external factors, there’s simply no such thing as a one-size-fits-all hair restoration treatment plan.   Finding the treatment approach that’s best for you depends on what’s driving your hair loss (e.g., genetic predisposition,...

Healthy habits can keep you looking and feeling your best as you age. You should exercise regularly, eat a wholesome diet, cultivate good sleep hygiene practices, and manage your daily stressors. But your healthy lifestyle can’t completely control the aging process. Some of the most disruptive effects of aging occur...

On the heels of a long, cold winter season, you may find yourself heading into spring with dry skin and a dull complexion. When your skin looks a little worse for the wear, it needs more than your usual cleansing, exfoliation, and moisturizing routine. It may need a total renewal,...

Hair loss affects tens of millions of men and women in the United States at any given time. If you’re one of them, you may wonder how to treat the balding, receding, or thinning hair you’ve seen in the mirror.  Fortunately, the availability of a wide range of effective hair restoration solutions...

Have you ever noticed how quickly your skin heals after you sustain a small cut? When you’re injured, microscopic cell fragments in your blood called platelets rush to the site and form a wound-sealing clot. This stops bleeding and starts the healing process.  The healing power of platelets makes platelet-rich...

Whether you’re looking to boost your immunity, aid recovery after an intense athletic event, offset the inflammatory effects of stress, remedy a nutritional deficiency, improve your metabolism, or feel more energized, IV therapy can help.  No matter what your wellness goals are, chances are IV therapy can play a supportive role in...

Millions of people in the United States are affected by hair loss at any given time. But for as common as it is among men and women alike, living with balding, thinning, or receding hair still makes many people feel acutely self-conscious about their appearance. Luckily, most cases of hair loss...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a holistic approach to wellness that harnesses your body’s innate power to repair itself. Using a concentrated serum of your body’s own regenerative platelets, PRP therapy effectively accelerates healing in a specific, targeted area. Here at RVA Regenerative Wellness in Midlothian, Virginia, Jennylle Zanzi, FNP-C, and our team offer...

Balding, thinning, or receding hair can make you look older than you are and leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, most cases of hair loss are treatable, and there’s a full scope of effective hair restoration solutions to choose from. If you’ve decided you don’t want to live with balding,...

Joint pain can limit your mobility and turn simple daily tasks into unexpected challenges. If it persists or worsens, it may begin to undermine your activity levels, ability to sleep, and overall mood. In short, joint pain can be exceptionally difficult to live with.  The good news is that you...

If a comprehensive dermatological and medical evaluation has determined that your hair loss can be effectively addressed through a hair restoration treatment, you may be weighing your options to determine which solution is best for you.  At RVA Regenerative Wellness in Midlothian, Virginia, our team takes a fully individualized, multimodal treatment approach to hair loss that...

When an overuse injury causes trauma or arthritis leads to degeneration, you might face so much joint discomfort that it limits your mobility. If joint issues are disrupting your life, it’s time to look past standard pain relief solutions. If you’re done masking your joint pain with medications and you like the...

If you’re losing your hair, you’re not alone. About three in five men deal with some degree of hair loss by the time they’re 50 years old, and roughly half of all women experience noticeable hair loss at some point in their lives. Luckily, ongoing advances in scalp therapies and transplant techniques mean that...

Nothing zaps your confidence quite like thinning hair or a receding hairline. Thanks to advanced treatment options, such as hair transplants, you don’t have to hide your thinning hair with scarves, hats, or comb-overs any longer.  And while there are many types of hair transplants, our team here at RVA...

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At Mint Spa, Tammy specializes in giving her clients a new look with perfectly colored hair that's fabulously curly and full of body and style! Tammy is also bringing perms back in a fresh and invigorating fashion that is soft and voluminous. She is sure to listen and work to...

Regular fasting has the ability to help your body auto-correct any potential disease states and heal from the inside out. Prolon makes fasting easy and simple. It is advised to complete 3 cycles, which is a 5-day Prolon fast every month for 3 months. Then regularly fast 3-4 times a...

Hair by Dorian is an experience fused with style and art. If you have a vision of the type of look you are wanting to create or have an idea that you need someone to bring to life, Dorian is the hair stylist to accomplish perfecting the details. She matches...

Meet Dr. Donavitz, an OB-GYN physician, and Dr. Luckay, a family practice physician. Dr. Donavitz and Dr. Luckay continue to inspire me in their honorable work helping men and women across the country in balancing hormones and getting through middle age more gracefully, as well as aging healthier and happier!

Sculpt your way to leaner, toner muscles with Shirley at Mint Spa. If you have been looking for someone to coach you through a noninvasive method of redefining your abdomen, buttocks, calves, arms, and thighs, look no further! She uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy to isolate strong contractions to a specific...

We are making progress as the new building is currently under construction! RVA Regenerative Wellness inside Mint Spa will have more room to grow at our new location!!

I knew I wanted something natural, and I wanted something that I knew had worked well for many men and women before me... something to give me mental clarity, to help me focus without worrying or being anxious about my decisions, to give me more energy, to help me be...

RVA Regenerative Wellness is located inside Mint Spa, which holds a truly unique culture; one that beckons you to come as you are, and where you become family. At the core of Mint Spa, you will find Shirley Dillaman. Shirley is the humble owner of Mint Spa, master Esthetician, mother...

Many of my patients have been asking why or how did I choose to specialize in Functional/Integrative medicine. My story of poor encounters with medical specialists is a familiar one that is, unfortunately, repeated time and again in traditional medicine.  When I was in my early 20's, my doctor told...

We will be coming soon to the Brandermill area, near the Midlothian and Hull Street area. Watch our blog posts for more information.