I am 72 and have a history of strokes.  My son contacted Jennifer to see if she would be able to help me with becoming stronger in my everyday activities, as well as help my balance and gait which have been affected by the strokes.  My memory and cognition have also been affected, and my son was hoping Jennifer would be able to work well with me in light of her experience with older adults.  I have a lot of anxiety as a result of these issues, and I was really hoping to find someone who could help me find good ways to be active.

Jennifer has been coming to help me on a weekly basis for three years.  She brings an upbeat, positive attitude to every single session that also helps to lift my mood.  She has me do many different types of exercises, including ones that work on strength and ones that work on improving my balance and gait.  She always demonstrates what I should be doing, even if it is something we have done many times before, just in case I have forgotten.  She never makes me feel badly if I can't remember.  I should say, though, that due to her careful instructions over the past many months, I DO remember almost all my exercises!  I can even hold a plank for 45 seconds!

Jennifer has also sent me emails with information about her observations, that I can bring to my doctor, and encouraged me to include cardio to help with the cognitive changes I have been facing.  She has also encouraged me to be totally honest about how I am feeling with medical professionals (for example, not making things seem good when they are not), so I can get the best care possible.

I always look forward to my sessions with Jennifer, and feel much, much better both physically and mentally afterwards.