Past Publications, Media, and Speaking Engagements

Dr. Nixon began her speaking career in the late 1980’s sharing her expertise in the field of behavioral health, wellness and holistic health at professional conferences across the United States and in the UK. Nationally. Two decades later, she expanded her professional speaking to include government agencies, corporate businesses, small businesses, community organizations and non-profits and educational institutions. Dr. Nixon has moderated panels for the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce on mental health, wellness and women’s health. Her topics of expertise include mental health, stress management, mindfulness, meditation, integrative wellness and life transformation.

  • Podcast Guest, Alimond Photography Podcast: “Seasoned Loudoun County Business Owner: Reflections, Insights and Innovative Projects:, 2024

  • Seminar Leader, Imagine Well-being, “Connecting to the Cycles of Nature”, 4-Part Nature-based Mindfulness Experience, 2023-2024

  • Key Speaker, “Women’s Physical & Mental Health”, 28 Days Foundation, 2023

  • Co-creator and Sponsor, “Coffee and Conversations on Mental Health”, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly program, 2022

  • Seminar Presenter, “Couples Consciously Connecting”, Alex’s Army Childhood Cancer Foundation, July 2022

  • Panel Moderator on Teen Mental Health. Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. July 2022

  • Key Speaker & Panel Moderator on Mental Health, Gun Violence and Trauma, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, June 2022. Watch the Video of the Seminar

  • Quoted Expert on Mental Health. “Mental Health, Gun Violence and Trauma Subjects of Dulles Chamber Talk.” Patch website. June 2022.

  • Closing Meditation for 2022 Allies in Prevention Webinar. SCAN of Northern Virginia. April 2022

  • Mindfulness Article. "Making Your Home More Mindful." City Lifestyle Leesburg. January 2022

  • Featured Panelist on Pursuing Passions to Heal Webinar. Nrityalaya School of Indian Classical Odissi Dance. July 2021. Watch the Video.

  • Key Presenter, WOW - Women of Washington Football Team, “Creating Change with Love”, 2021

  • Presenter, The Girls Empowered Summit. Loudoun Coalition for Girls. 2021

  • Presentation & Discussion on Teen Mental Health. FORTitude for Parents. Ryan Bartel Foundation. 2021

  • Facilitator. Team Building Series, Loudoun Free Clinic, 2021

  • Key Presenter, Legend Management Group, “Managing Stress During the Pandemic”, December 2020

  • Presenter, “Mindfulness Meditation: Six-week Course”, Imagine Live Well-Being, 2020

  • Panel Participant on Spirituality. Diane Haworth‘s TV show, “Heart Centered Success”. 2018

  • Trainer on Leadership, “Leadership Presence”, Leadership Training Program for Executives & Managers with Federal Government’s Office of Audit Management & Program Analysis. 2018

  • Creater and Key Presenter, “Salamander’ Soul Series: Couples Connecting”, Salamander’s Resort, Middleburg, VA, 2018

  • Lead Organizer and Panel Presenter on Mental Health, “Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health”, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Committee’s Annual Health Program, 2018

  • Workshop Presenter on Meditation for Teens, “Meditation for Teens”, The Fort, Educational Program Sponsored by the Ryan Bartel Foundation”, Ashburn, VA. 2018

  • Key Presenter on Inspiration, “Stories of Challenge & Inspiration”, Power Up Conference, Ashburn, VA. 2018

  • Panel Presenter on Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, “Mental Health, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence”, Power up Conference, Ashburn, VA. 2018

  • TV Interview on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, "Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, Discrimination, and Raising Awareness", I'm Every Woman. MJ Productions. Comcast Cable December 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUqRbR68j88

  • TV Interviewee on Women’s Wellness, "Women's Wellness", I'm Every Woman. MJ Productions. Comcast Cable November 2017

  • TV Interview on Lyme’s Disease "Lyme's Disease", I'm Every Woman. MJ Productions. Comcast Cable November 2017

  • Key Presenter on Managing Child Anxiety, “Teaching Parents How to Manage Their Child’s Anxiety”, Loudoun County Parents of Gifted Students, Ashburn, VA. 2017

  • Panel Presenter on Suicide Awareness, “Mental Health Awareness Month: We’re All Human & Suicide Awareness”, Lovettesville Public Library, Lovettesville, VA. 2017

  • Key Presenter on Managing Stress, “Managing Stress at the Work Place”, Executives & Managers for the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, McLean, VA. 2017

  • Moderator on Health & Wellness, “Healthy Heart, Healthy You”, Business Women of Loudoun’s Annual Health & Wellness Initiative, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Ashburn, VA 2017

  • Meditation Lead. "Centering Meditation for Challenging Times." NOVA YogaFest. September 2017

  • Moderator on Integrative Wellness. "Integrative Approaches for Comprehensive Wellness", Moderator, VA Women’s Business Conference, 2016.

  • Panel Speaker on Emotional Intelligence. "Coaching Your Children to Success: How to Help Your Kids Grow Their Emotional Intelligence." Loudoun County Parents of Gifted Student and the Bean Tree Learning Center. June 2016

  • Wellness Travel Experience Lead. Samasati Yoga & Wellness Retreat. April 2016

  • Wellness Program Lead. “Be Well. Live Well.” Salamander Resort & Spa. February 2016.

  • Lyme’s Disease Q&A article. Wellness Hub NOVA. November 2015

  • Wellness Program Lead. “Be Well. Live Well.” Salamander Resort & Spa. November 2015

  • Presentation on Mind-Body Skills. “Seeking a Zen State of Mind in a Fast-Paced Hectic World: Mind-Body Skills for Reducing Stress and Creating Calm". Loudoun Chamber - Annual Virginia Women’s Business Conference. 2015

  • Wellness Travel Adventures article. “Traveling Well.” Loudoun Business Journal. Summer 2015

  • Panel Member on Women’s Wellness. “Mind, Body, Spirt: Women’s Wellness Panel.” Dulles Divas of Virginia June 2015

  • Panel Member on Women’s Wellness. The Business Women's Committee of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. March 2015

  • Profile of Dr. Suzanne in Posh Seven. "Modern Women" article. POSH Seven. August 2014

  • Lyme’s Disease article. Diagnosing Chronic Lyme Disease. April 2014

"Dr. Nixon has been an excellent speaker on topics related to stress management, parenting, mindfulness and how to help our children reach their maximum potential.

Our members were so impressed with her presentations that they asked her to lead a bibliotherapy group, which is therapy-through-books, for our children."

- Christina Croll, Executive Director, Loudoun County Parents of Gifted Students

It was an absolutely amazing session, and I personally benefitted from it. The staff seemed extremely pleased and happy to have such a wonderful team-building experience.”

-Colleen Breuning

Older Articles, Interviews, and Speaking Engagements

Print Articles

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Walk Your Way Into Feeling Good!" Lansdowne on the Potomac Connection. Winter 2010

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "The Emerging Field of Professional Health Coaching." Loudoun Times Mirror. October 2010

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Being Well and Living A Healthy Life." Lansdowne on the Potomac Connection. Fall 2010

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "A Conscious Choice." Successful Living Magazine. Winter 2007

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Ethics of Intuition." Massage Therapy & Bodywork Magazine. June/July 2002

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "A Matter of Personal Character or Professional Ethics?" Virginia in Touch. June 2002

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "An Ethical Dilemma." Virginia in Touch, June 2001

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Somatic Therapy: The Body in Process." Washington Women. Summer 2001

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Ethical Dilemmas." Virginia in Touch. June 2000

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Standing Tall." Natural Health Magazine. June/Aug 2000

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Sound Ethical Practices: Informed Consent." Virginia in Touch June 1999

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "The Heart of Ethics: Part I." Massage and Bodywork Magazine. April/May 1999

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Bodywork with Adult Survivors of Incest." Moving Forward. Spring 1992

Journals

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice." Massage Therapy Journal. Summer 2007

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Conscious Ethics." American Massage Therapy Journal . March 2003

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "The Academic Journey of a Body-Centered Psychotherapist." American Massage Therapy Journal Spring 1995

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Embodying Healing: Book Review." Journal of Traumatic Stress 1994: 7,(3), 494-496

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "The Personal Journey Through Bodywork." American Massage Therapy Journal. Winter 1993

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Massage as an Occupation." American Massage Therapy Journal . Spring 1991

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "The Use of Touch as a Vehicle for Growth." American Massage Therapy Journal.  Summer 1990

Books

  • Nixon, Suzanne. Adult Survivors of Incest and Non-Victimized Women's Evaluation of the Use of Touch in Counseling Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1992

Television

Audio

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Grounding & Centering in the Body: Guided Meditation." Solo Productions, VA

  • Nixon, Suzanne. "Finding a Place of Safety in the Body: Guided Meditation." Seagull Recording Studio, MD