A Testimonial to inspire us all: On the 14th July 2013 (the day before my first session with Tanya) I was a fifty nine year old woman suffering from debilitating foot pain. I was willing to walk only a few yards and had reached a stage where I was afraid to hardly move at all as it brought on pains in various parts of my body. Even when seated my body ached. My foot pain began nine years ago and despite endless tests no cause has been found apart from “the specific anatomy and mechanics of my feet”. Endless treatments have given no relief. On the 15th July I visited Tanya at The Pilates and Reformer Academy Studio. Even at the first session lying on the Reformer I achieved more comfortable movement of my whole body than I could have hoped for. Sensitively but firmly guided by Tanya I tentatively lifted my legs, pushed with my feet, pulled with my arms. It felt wonderful. Each session has built on the amount and type of movement I can do. I have exercises I can do at home without standing using a gym ball, I have a “Bosu” which is helping me stand and exercise and exercises on the Reformer are ever more strenuous and challenging. Tanya’s positivity and passion about exercise and its ability to transform are inspirational. But as well as her phenomenal expertise, knowledge and experience of the physical body and exercise it is her sensitivity to the emotional and psychological aspect of pain that has cushioned me through my first two months of a life changing experience. I have much more to do. Even if the end result isn’t pain free feet I now know there are things I can do with my whole body that are enjoyable, fulfilling and of benefit to me physically and mentally. On the 22nd of September 2013 I am a fifty nine year old woman with pain in her feet. However, that pain is no longer controlling/ruling my life. I can walk a little further and can exercise comfortably in a variety of ways. Yesterday I cycled four miles!! If you had told me two months ago I would have achieved so much I wouldn’t have believed you. Thank you for caring Tanya. What’s next??? Janet Arkwright Thank you so much Janet for such an inspirational testimonial - from all the team at The Pilates and Reformer Academy.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:17:50 +0000