Ellen came to me through a referral from a physical therapist. She has chronic lumbar nerve pain, but wanted to resume an exercise program to increase her strength and physical fitness. Her biggest concern was protecting her back. We slowly introduced a mobility and core strengthening routine and then continued to progress her movements to bigger and more challenging exercises. She would often begin a session feeling stiff and frustrated, but by then end she is all smiles and feeling like she really worked! She is now dedicated to moving her body on a regular basis on her own and feeling strong during our sessions. She always says she feels so much better when she moves. She is a true testament to what exercise can do for one’s body and mind.