Past Speaking Engagements

Dr. Suzanne Nixon smiling wearing a blue blouse and black pants

Speaking Experience

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.

Two decades later, she expanded her professional speaking to include government agencies, corporate and small businesses, community organizations, nonprofits and educational institutions.

Dr. Nixon has been a featured speaker, panel moderator, roundtable expert, workshop leader, TV panel guest, podcast guest and wellness retreat organizer and presenter. She has been sought after for her expertise on mental health, stress management, mindfulness, meditation, lifestyle wellness, holistic health and personal growth. Additionally, she has published and written articles for community papers and professional publications. The list below chronicles her work for the past 20 years.

  • Panel Moderator, Loudoun Coalition of Women & Girls: “Human Trafficking: Yes, it is in Your Backyard Too”, 2026

  • Roundtable Expert Speaker, LCWAG’s Women’s emPower Entrepreneurial Summit: “7 Essential Habits to Boost Your Health & Recharge Your Energy”

  • Podcast Guest, Real Estate Junkies Podcast: “Grief, Loss & Resilience”, 2024

  • 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. Loudoun Coalition for Women & Girls’: Girls Empowered Summit. Teens Managing Stress, 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. 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. “Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health”, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Committee’s Annual Health Program, 2018

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

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

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

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

  • Panel 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

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

  • Panel 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. “Be Well. Live Well.” Salamander Resort & Spa. February 2016.

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

  • Speaker. “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 Speaker. “Mind, Body, Spirit: Women’s Wellness Panel.” Dulles Divas of Virginia June 2015

  • Panel Speaker. 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