Mary Clare Fischer

Health & Wellness Editor

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Be Well Philly

This New Manayunk Yoga Studio Wants to Provide a Haven for Those in Recovery

But everyone can enjoy Unity Yoga’s alcohol-free, trauma-informed space.

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Be Well Philly

Flywheel Is Closing Its Bryn Mawr Location

The spin studio will have just one location in the Philly area after August 29th.

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Be Well Philly

Giant Breaks Ground on Flagship Grocery Store in Center City

Get ready for an outdoor terrace and a huge selection of plant-based items.

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Be Well Philly

This Yoga Studio’s Private Retreats Let You Get Away Without Traveling

The Prancing Peacock’s private “namaste soirees” will make you feel vacation-level refreshed.

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This Local Spin Instructor Almost Quit the Fitness Industry When Her Sister Passed Away

A year later, Jess Sullivan is still teaching indoor cycling — and has found a way to smile again.

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This Pennsylvania Couple May Have Found the Sounds That Will Put You to Sleep

The Harmony Project’s huge database of tracks is designed to help you doze off more and more quickly over time.

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You Can Take Free Classes at PA’s First Tough Mudder Gym

Blue Bell’s now got a bootcamp-style gym based off of the popular obstacle course race.

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This Local Youth Organization Is Trying to Get More Girls to Play Soccer

The Manayunk-based Starfinder Foundation recently received a U.S. Soccer Foundation grant to expand its girls’ programming.

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Be Well Philly

Dark Chocolate and Barre Keep This Temple Student Satisfied

Hannah Blank takes us inside her week.

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Be Well Philly

Meet the Nonprofit Founder Connecting Breast Cancer Patients With Wellness

Sue Weldon tries to ensure that all women diagnosed with breast cancer can receive complementary therapies.

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Be Well Philly

This Wayne Teenager’s Selfie Was Broadcast in Times Square

Lexi DiMarino is trying to raise awareness for pediatric migraines.

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Be Well Philly

This South Philly Man Decided to Trade Boozing for Baking

Now Louis Remolde is five years sober.

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Be Well Philly

A New Wellness Collective Is Opening Today in Midtown Village

Wellness Above Walnut will offer chiropractic care, hydration therapy, massage, and health coaching.

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Be Well Philly

This Chestnut Hill Communications Consultant Loves Her TV Shows and Life Time Workouts

When she’s not running her own business, Jessica Lawlor’s probably strength training or binge watching.

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Be Well Philly

This Exton Nonprofit Founder Wants to Beat Cancer With Fitness

Christine Meyer uses exercise-related events and programs to raise money for fighting cancer.