{"id":4021,"date":"2023-07-31T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/?p=4021"},"modified":"2023-07-31T13:10:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:10:07","slug":"member_barbara_kennedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/blog\/member_barbara_kennedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Member of the Month: Barbara Kennedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Artegra Sans Regular||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At first I was reluctant to be the August Wellness member of the month as there is a shy and private side of me that does not want to be in the spotlight.<br \/>After thinking it over though, I wanted so many people to know about this wonderful wellness center. It is so much more than just a gym!<\/p>\n<p>I had a total knee replacement on 2\/28\/2023. I had excellent PT follow up.<br \/>My physical therapist swims here at Active Wellness and she highly recommended that I look into it. I had 2 visitors during my early knee recovery that were also members here. Again, the center came highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>I came to an open house in April 2023 and loved the positive atmosphere, the professional staff and the cleanliness of the facility. I especially liked the idea of doing my post op knee exercises in the warm pool.<\/p>\n<p>I began personal training with the very dedicated and knowledgeable trainer Dylan Simkins. I wanted to be very safe with my new knee. Dylan showed me both safety on the equipment and a safe post op progression of exercises.<\/p>\n<p>I am working on improving my balance and strengthening my legs. I came in on 2 walking sticks. I am now down to 1 walking stick as my balance improves.<\/p>\n<p>I am so touched by the kindness of so many members of all ages as they offer to open doors and move equipment for me during my workouts.<\/p>\n<p>I am a late bloomer. This is a whole new chapter for me at 77. I had a grand career for 48 years as a bedside nurse which I dearly loved, but now I need to focus on my own general wellness and knee recovery.<\/p>\n<p>At first I was pretty hard on myself for starting this so late in life&#8230; should have taken better care of myself when I was younger etc&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>I now know that I cannot dwell or get stuck in the past. I am beyond blessed with today and I am moving forward.<br \/>Bravo to the entire Active Wellness Center staff. 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