Rock cairns and painted blazes are trail markers used by hikers to know that they are still on the right path. A double blaze indicates that a junction or change in direction is ahead. It’s been said that our company name Double Blaze Health may “take a lot of explaining,” since only avid hikers are likely to be familiar with the metaphor. We have, nonetheless, kept the name in the hopes that it will start some conversation. Similarly, we chose the name Ground Control, a slang term used by long-distance trail hikers, as the name of this blog, because it conjures up images of those who offer help with necessary logistics, such as dropping supplies and food along the route, and otherwise offering the practical support necessary to help the hiker reach his or her goal.

In late 2014 Double Blaze Health embarked on its own journey, and in so doing will provide wellness services, disease prevention and management and advocacy to those on their health journeys. Practically speaking, we provide wellness and weight loss consultations, offer exercise programming and nutritional guidance, teach disease management skills to slow down disease progression, and help to coordinate care between multiple providers. We serve clients in and around Montgomery County, MD.

As we begin this journey together we hope Double Blaze offers useful, well-reasoned, and scientifically-based advice to help you make the best decisions for your life.