Body Symmetry

08/27/2008 Posted by tfh

I started getting involved in sports and fitness in 2nd grade...going to basketball camps and running in the junior olympics. While in high school, I suffered from a serious knee injury during a basketball game. I was not able to have surgery and fix my knee because I was too young and still growing so in order to be able to play again, I went through a year of physical therapy. I was able to come back with a knee brace and play. As I grew older, the ligaments in my knee grew weaker and my knee would "pop" out of place. At 29, I decided to visit my doctor again to see what my options were for the future. He didn't give me any options. He said I needed surgery immediately to fix my knee so it did not get any worse. I went through another 6 months of physical therapy and got to the point where I was starting to jog again. Then, something else bad happened...I started getting horrible headaches. Headaches that lasted 24/7 and all I could do was lay on the couch. I saw various doctors and they prescribed all kinds of medications that didn't work. Then I saw a chiropracter for 2 years that did help a bit but never completely got rid of my headaches. I also saw a neurological chiropracter for a couple months and also a neurologist. Sports/Fitness had been my life and 5 years had passed where I had hardly been able to exercise. I decided that I was going to go see a personal trainer to see if they could help me because I felt like I was running out of options and I didn't know what else to do. I called a couple places but Dan at Body Symmetry really sounded like he was very educated and knowledgeable so I signed up with him. He has helped me strengthen my knee better than it has been in a long time and my headaches are almost completely gone. I feel like a different person. I was so inspired by how much Dan has helped me that I have decided to get my personal trainer certification so that I will be able to help other people as much as Dan has helped me.

04/17/2008 Posted by BobEberhart

My wife and I realized that we are coming into a new chapter in our lives and marriage; now that our children have left home. We have more free time and yes, a bit more money! We’re now talking about real vacations, and activities that we only dreamed about when had to be responsible to our off spring and their rearing. Over the years we have developed a few physical concerns. The wife, having my children and trying to finish her degree, had to sacrifice her private time of personal care and workouts; which has resulted in her being a little self-conscious. My concerns were injuries from sports, construction and my current occupation as a police officer, which all equated to a high level of pain and damage to my body. I was beginning to believe that I would have to live a life of pain and limited activity. When we met Dan Ross, the owner of Body Symmetry, he listened intently to both of our concerns, desires and needs. The wife’s dream was to get back into her pre-child rearing body, and me, to stop the pain and build muscle that I hadn’t seen in years. Dan carefully and passionately explained the value of a good nutrition plan and workout so she could meet her goals. Dan has not only developed a workout for me, but as I progressed and became stronger he adjusted the workout for continued strengthening. It seemed as if Dan had made it his own personal goal to stop my pain and build my energy, the physical state I feared I would never enjoy again. I believe that Dan Ross’ experience, education and deep passion in his profession has given me hope for many years of pain free activity. Oh yah, the wife is very excited about her physical gains and is getting a little cocky about her last up coming high school reunion. We encourage anyone and everyone to visit Dan, tell him your concerns and dreams, and let him explain how he can make your desires be a reality. Thanks Dan and Ann

Pros: Health, Energy, Strength, Stopping the Pain

Cons: None