It is a true pleasure to work with Effie. Her knowledge of the human body and how to correctly position and engage muscle groups has helped me strengthen my body. She is also very good at understanding injuries and how to work with limited mobility to achieve goals.

At the age of 85, I was referred to Effie by a friend. My primary concerns revolved around balance issues and fear of falling, especially in view of my age. I decided to make a 3-month commitment to work with Effie regarding these issues, as well as to improve my overall strength and fitness. I'm glad I did!

As Effie and I worked together, she taught me a number of exercises and procedures designed specifically for my individual concerns. I appreciated her friendly and patient approach as she did so. Working with her on a twice-weekly basis and following her suggestions for at-home workouts, I soon began realizing improvement in balance and strength as well as a greater sense of confidence. An additional benefit was the development of a commitment to continue exercising on my own after the 3 months with Effie ended. Now, several months later, I am doing daily 45-minute to one-hour sessions on my own using many of the techniques Effie taught me plus some I have added on my own.

I continue to grow in my confidence with regard to balance and the ability to take part in outdoor activities which I enjoy very much. I have also gained muscle mass and a greater sense of overall fitness. I would give Effie my highest recommendations as a trainer and a person, whatever your age or physical issues might be.