Testimonials
James Richey, MD
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Having lived with MS for 25 years, I've seen many therapists for my progressive disability. Then 7 years ago, I was fortunate to find Donna. Working with me twice a week, my progressive disability has been minimized. She has kept me out of a wheelchair.
Ashly
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At 25 years old I had two brain stem bleeds followed by surgery to remove numerous congenital cavernous malformations. Then, while in rehab, I had a pulmonary embolism. This ultimately left me with right sided hemiparesis, and uncertain if I would ever walk.
Returning home after hospitalization and inpatient rehab, Donna was a true blessing to my family and me as I had much further to go in regaining my physical strength and mobility. Donna's commitment was crucial in helping me regain an independent life that I thought was lost. Without expectations , she arrived at my front door multiple times every week to work out and so much more. When I started training with Donna I was in a wheelchair, going to outpatient therapy and not driving. After 6 months working out with Donna, I returned to driving and living independently in Baltimore with my puppy and working out of DC. Words alone cannot express the value of Donna's role in my life. Forever grateful!
Marilyn
When I broke my knee, Donna was an extremely valuable resource by helping me to recover physically as well as supporting me emotionally during my surgery and rehab. I felt we were a team and depended on her a great deal. Donna's medical expertise was extremely helpful and I trusted her completely. She took the time to research and create a successful rehabilitation plan personalized just for my injury and situation. Donna is extraordinarily intelligent in her field and offers a huge range of knowledge about the body and fitness. I owe her a huge debt of gratitude for getting me through this injury.
Nancy
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After suffering for more than a year with debilitating neck pain, diagnosed as arthritis, I met Donna. When I first came to Donna, I could not lift my right arm above my shoulder. I was in physical therapy weekly and seeing a pain management doctor regularly, but nothing was improving my mobility, and my pain level was at an 8 out of 10, every single day. Donna listened to my story and explained that she would develop a plan to strengthen the muscle groups connected to my neck and shoulders using very light weights, strategic stretching and targeted movements. We worked together once a week with a variety of equipment and movements. Little by little my mobility has returned, and I can lift my arm straight up in the air again. And best of all - I am now completely out of pain and living my life again. When you're working with the right people, everything changes. Donna is my right person.
Lois Yates
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My first workout with Donna was in June 2020, and now over 130 training sessions later I’ve lost inches, gained strength and improved overall mental and physical balance. I’ve exercised in gyms using equipment and had success but not until working with Donna did I learn incorporating the body as its own strengthening tool would significantly increase my movement and tone. With Donna’s help I will continue to set new reachable goals for an energized and nutritionally fueled body to have endurance to win at life. I look forward to our weekly workouts and will enjoy participating in “RENEW with dew”. I encourage all who want to learn more about their body functionality and usefulness to sign up, you won’t be disappointed! And Bravo to Donna for your dedication to help, continuing your study and education, and always willing to commit. Stepping out and stepping up! You have sincerely made a difference in my life and I appreciate all you do.