"I started working with Nora 3 years ago just before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My diagnosis was severe. Due to the inactivity the pain caused, I lost the majority of my muscle mass that left me unable to perform day to day tasks, such as holding a water bottle while walking. Working with Nora has been life-restoring. She worked with me when I couldn’t do normal exercises and she figured out which of my muscle groups needed the most help. She found alternative exercises for me when I couldn’t perform normal ones from the pain they caused. Now, I can perform normal exercises with little to no pain and have gained back normal arm and core muscles!" |
I started working with Nora about 5 years ago, after I had a heart attack and blood clot in my left leg. When I first started working with her I could barely lift 5 pounds. My goals were first to be able to continue to work. I work as a commercial maintenance mechanic, and I'm up on ladders, lifting heavy things, and turning in weird positions to do electrical and plumbing work. My next goals were to be able to go dancing again, ride my motorcycle (my Harley weighs 900 pounds) and feel healthier.
Nora started slowly. She worked with my physical therapist and modified exercises to build both my strength and cardiovascular endurance. After about 4 years, I got to the point where I could do over 100 squats in a workout with weights. I definitely have more energy and I have the fitness to live my life. Nora helped me get back to the healthy person I was before my injuries and I'm forever grateful. - J-Edward Kirk |
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