Jen added hope into my life when I thought there was none to be had. I had been off work for 3 months before I found Jen. My desperate Google search: “personal trainer, mental health”. I was desperate to find ways to help ease the psychological pain I was in and try to work towards a life worth living. Despite having tried to go to the gym on several occasions prior over the years, it was always with the goal to lose weight. It never stuck. This time was different. It was for my mind and I needed a partner.

I emailed Jen and she quickly responded. We talked. She got me. She said all the right things and I met her shortly after our first call. Our first session was a sort of “get to know you”. During that first meeting, Jen patiently listened and offered a wealth of information about the effects of physical fitness on mental health, reinforcing my decision to reach out. We agreed to commit to a month of sessions. I was hesitant to say the least, but hopeful. How could physical fitness help me, really?

It did. Jen knew exactly how to reach me, how to teach me and how to take the fear and intimidation out of going to the gym. Thankfully, the gym was in my building only a few floors down. Even still, it took me over a month to start going on my own, outside of our sessions. Over the course of our time together, Jen was patient and gentle but pushed when she knew I could handle it. I get overwhelmed easily and so a slow intro to weights and cardio was exactly what I needed. Jen educated me on both. I left each session feeling heard and feeling accomplished.

I started noticing the impact each workout had on my mindset. For the first time in my life, now 42, I was motivated to go down and do our workout on my own.  I was so proud! And so was she. Genuinely. Each week the structure of the workout changed just enough to keep me motivated, i.e. not overwhelmed, while also pushing me forward. Unfortunately, after 3 months together, I moved to Montreal. I moved a couple of months ago and Jen continues to send me articles and info having to do with my particular situation.

Jen is one of a kind. Incredibly well versed in her field, hard working, committed, and genuine. Thank you, Jen. Our sessions helped me get through days when every second was being counted and at a time when the mere thought of leaving the apartment was unbearable. Our time together helped build confidence and give me hope. Miss you and THANK YOU!!!! XO

PS: Please move to Montreal