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Tysons wellness clinic to treat competitive gamers

Published June 3, 2024 at 1:30PM

The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Clinic in Tysons (courtesy Virginia University of Integrative Medicine)

A wellness clinic in Tysons will soon offer massages, acupuncture and other treatments to competitive video game players.

The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM) announced last month that it has been named the official health and wellness partner of the Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), an esports league based in Stafford. The private university’s clinic at 1980 Gallows Road will provide care to players once the UEL season starts in August.

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Fairfax High School and other esports clubs pave way for full FCPS program

By David Taube

Published December 22, 2021 at 2:00PM | Updated February 25, 2022 at 11:55AM

Students play video games in a classroom (Via FCPS)

Fairfax County Public Schools is preparing to level up its esports offerings, expanding an activity that started last year with a handful of rogue student clubs into a full-blown program.

The esports club at Fairfax High School started as a general-interest group while students were learning virtually in 2020. It was run from students’ homes and through an online messaging and voice website, Discord.