Member Success Stories
Meet John Lamarre
John Lamarre has been a member of Cedardale Health + Fitness for multiple years, but his fitness journey took on a new, inspiring twist after he received a Parkinson's diagnosis last year. Seeking to stay active and engaged, he recently began working with Personal Trainer Ed DiChara and Assistant Occupational Therapist Margie Galanos in personalized sessions designed to meet his unique needs.
Together, Ed and Margie crafted a tailored program blending stretching with boxing, specifically designed to support John's health condition. "He's energetic, he's excited and I've been able to get him to have really good hand-eye coordination which is really important in the condition that he is in," says Ed. Through fun yet effective exercises like ball tosses and boxing drills, Ed is helping John achieve his main goal: improving coordination and maintaining an active lifestyle.
For John, staying active is crucial, especially as he ages, and Cedardale's 1:1 Personal Training sessions have provided him with the tools to do just that. Check out John's full story on our Instagram @cedardalehealthfitness and hear firsthand how he's embracing his fitness journey with determination and a smile!
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Meet Jen Lawson
Jen like the rest of us had struggled with the ups and downs of maintaining a healthy lifestyle - weight fluctuations, injuries and lack of confidence. This year, however, Jen told herself things were going to be different. Determined to make a positive change, she embarked on a transformative journey with the help of Northeast Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Kelli Baron and Cedardale Personal Trainer Josh Hodgkiss.
Living with persistent pain in her hips and back Jen arranged for a consultation with Northeast Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Kelli Baron. Kelli developed a tailored exercise regimen to realign Jen's body and alleviate her discomfort. This newfound understanding of how her body needed to move was nothing short of enlightening for Jen, and she absorbed the knowledge like a sponge.
Recognizing the need for a comprehensive on-going approach, Kelli brought Cedardale Personal Trainer, Josh Hodgkiss, into the picture. Together, Kelli, Josh, and Jen collaborated to create a perfect blend of exercises encompassing strength training, mobility exercises, stability work, and functional movements. At first, some of the methods and movements puzzled Jen, but as she started feeling better, everything fell into place.
The real test came during Jen's much-anticipated annual vacation in the woods of Canada. Previously, this annual trip had always been marred by injuries. This time, armed with her newfound strength and resilience, Jen defied expectations. She impressed her family by effortlessly carrying 40-pound containers of water, spent hours kayaking, conquered mountains, and even fearlessly tubed on the lake. This vacation marked a significant milestone for Jen - it was the first time she returned home pain-free.
"I can't emphasize enough how much working with Kelli from Northeast Rehab and Josh my Cedardale Personal Trainer has changed my life," said Jen. From identifying which muscles needed strengthening and stretching to the valuable lessons on purposeful movement, every moment spent with them has been worthwhile. "I now possess the confidence to pursue the activities I have always wanted to do without fear of injury."
Jen's success story is a testament to the power of having the right team by your side. Congratulations to Jen, Kelli, and Josh for making all the difference in the world. Keep up the great work Jen!
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