Dr. Garnecki Recommends

PLACES TO STAY:

English Inn was recently remodeled, and guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a complimentary hot breakfast, high tea, in room wireless internet, an indoor pool, and access to Gold’s Gym.  There’s a complimentary shuttle to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. Located at 2000 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, Telephone: (434) 971-9900. Our patients get 25% off the rack rate.

Hampton Inn on India Road includes complimentary beverages and breakfast and an outdoor pool.  There’s a complimentary shuttle to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. It’s located at 2035 India Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901. Tel: (434) 978-7888.  Our patients get 10% off the rack rate.

PLACES TO EAT:

Whole Foods Charlottesvilleis less than 5 miles from Spinal Health & Wellness.  The enormous soup and hot and cold salad bar has numerous delicious options for every palate and diet restriction.   It’s located at 1797 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA.  Tel: 434-973-4900.

Milan is the best buffet secret in town (and Dr. Dolly’s favorite lunch spot).  Opulent decor with white table cloths and attentive servers who adore small children, this hot buffet is a great price for anti-oxidant dense, flavorful, and spicy Indian foods.  Vegetarians can have their fill as well as seafood and chicken lovers.  Children are either free or priced according to their age.  Only 5 minutes from Spinal Health & Wellness; located at 1817 Emmett St., Charlottesville, VA 22901. Tel: (434) 984-2828.

PLACES TO VISIT:

The historic Downtown Mall lies in the heart of Downtown Charlottesville.  Limited street parking is available, but two parking garages (Water Street and Market Street) are available for this pedestrian-only brick-lined mall full of boutiques, eateries, live music, street entertainers, an ice rink, and a couple of movie theaters.  Home to numerous festivals and concert venues, it’s pulsing with entertainment and local culture.

Thomas Jefferson’s historic Monticello house is seated on a 5,000 acre plantation in Charlottesville.  Daily tours and free interactive exhibits in the Visitor’s center amount to 90 minutes to a half-day worth of tours.  Don’t miss this must-see historic location!

UVA Rotunda offers historical tours of Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia–the Rotunda modeled after his beloved Monticello home.  Call 434-924-7969 to coordinate a free guided historical tour, and walk the university grounds at your leisure.

FITNESS:

Bar G Fitness – Drew Barga is a personal trainer who helps clients with spinal or extremity injuries attain their strength and fitness goals without sacrificing safety or compromising old injuries.  By incorporating neuromuscular re-education and balance training, Drew is helping Dr. Garnecki and many patients from Spinal Health & Wellness achieve optimal fitness and well-being.

Shergold Studio has programs for teens, couples, and fitness fun for ladies with E-Fit.  In a supportive teaching and learning environment, students gain confidence, strength, and finesse.  Co-owner Erica Shergold is an amazing dance instructor who has helped many people with the therapeutic aspects of dance.

BLOGS:

Cville Sheblogs is a not-for-profit organization comprised of novice, hobby, and business bloggers and online socialites who collaborate to gain growth and experience in developing their writing and online message-sharing techniques.  Dr. Garnecki is a co-founder and co-chairwoman of this fabulous organization.

Traveling with Baby is Dr. Garnecki’s personal blog on healthy and intentional parenting for mod moms on the move!