Client of The Month: Janelle!

Congratulations to our Client of the Month, Janelle!

I’ve faced chronic muscle pain for 15 years, and in 2018, I decided to start my journey to better my health and wellness. The process has been slow and steady, filled with ups and downs. I experimented with different diets and managed to lose 33 pounds.

My path took a challenging turn when I needed impingement surgery on my right hip in 2018, followed by the same procedure on my left hip a year later. These surgeries marked the beginning of a new chapter—one that involved physical therapy and a slow, patient recovery.

MY GOALS & BECOMING A PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENT

In 2022, I was introduced to Jada Blitz Fitness thanks to a friend’s recommendation. They suggested I see Dr. McMullen at KinetX PT, a physical therapist located right in the gym. Working with Dr. McMullen turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve had a lot of physical therapy over the years, but Dr. McMullen stood out as the best I’ve ever worked with. He provided me with individualized routines and, most importantly, deepened my understanding of the brain-body connection. After working with him for about six months, he designed an at-home routine that significantly improved how I felt.

Unfortunately, I had a setback, stopped my routine, and started to regain weight, with my chronic pain worsening. Then, in January 2024, I finally received a diagnosis that explained my chronic pain—a rare genetic disorder affecting my mitochondria, the root cause of all my health issues. The only solution is a lifestyle change.

Knowing that I do better with support and guidance, I decided to return to Jada Blitz and get a personal trainer. In April 2024, I was paired with Anthony, and he has been incredible! His support and expertise have been exactly what I needed to get back on track.

We started with the basics to get me more comfortable with using the equipment as well as to work on my form. We started off three days a week for the first three months. Now I work with him two days a week, doing the third workout on my own.

Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and always explains the “why” behind what we are doing. He encourages me to set small goals and constantly checks in with me. My favorite thing about Anthony is his strong commitment to helping people and his ability to meet you exactly where you are. He watches my form and provides me with corrective feedback so I can stay safe and continue to push myself. He is also helping me with my diet and I am learning how to feed my body properly to build muscle and be strong.

I enjoy working with Anthony because he pushes me. He believes I can do things I never thought I could do- like squatting with 65lbs! When I started, I struggled to do a squat with no weights!