My love of travel requires that I be somewhat physically fit. I have been, and still am, seeing a physical therapist for ankle and wrist injuries. At one point, my therapist recommended I work with a personal trainer to strengthen the ankle and increase my stamina for an upcoming trip. That is when I met Beth. She has been my personal trainer for a little over one and a half years.
Initially, I was skeptical if training via zoom would be effective, but Beth is so good at spotting little nuances and asking relevant questions to ensure I use proper form. Occasionally, she communicates with my therapist to identify and correct any problems so that I can exercise without pain and reach my fitness goal. I call them my dream team.
With Beth’s guidance and training, I strengthened my legs and ankles, as well as increased my endurance, so that I could fly fish in Alaska, walk all over Italy, and gorilla trek in Africa. We just started to incorporate upper body strengthening for my upcoming Yukon, Canada trip, as well as, introduce somatic exercises into our sessions.
I had never heard of somatic experiencing. I did not think I was capable of tapping into this other dimension. During the somatic exercises, I experienced emotions and physical sensations that I did not fully comprehend, but accepted them because I trust Beth. Even my therapist noticed the release in my body after one of the somatic exercises.
Beth draws from her vast expertise in many areas of fitness and healing. She makes modifications on the spot and tailors the workout based on how my body is feeling that day, still mindful of my physical goal. The best part of working with Beth is that she genuinely cares about your well-being and wants to help you be a better you.