“My hips had to be replaced due to rheumatoid arthritis. My doctor was  so impressed with how quickly I recovered from my first operation and attributed it to my work with Mark prior to my surgery.  He insisted I continue the program through both pre– and post– surgery for my second hip surgery. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is getting ready to have surgery or has any medical issue regarding exercise.  My doctor does, too!”

 

Katie Millard,   client

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“I had always heard that exercising in the water was a great workout, but I had no idea just how good a workout it could be!  I’m definitely going to be making it a more permanent part of my fitness program, and I am telling everyone that they should give it a try.  They’ll love it!”

 Jim Guimond,

Personal Trainer
and client

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“When I was nine, I had drowned and was resuscitated. I had been deathly afraid of the water ever since, but I knew that swimming is a skill everyone should have.  Mark understood the psychological effects that drowning had on me, and within 2 and a half weeks, had me actually swimming laps!  Thanks to Mark’s knowledge and patience, I now have a skill that will last me a lifetime! ”

 

Mandy Thompson, client

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"Even though I had been doing exercises in my home, I discovered while exercising in the heated pool at WPRC, Mark was my instructor, that I had been neglecting my left arm and I believe Mark helped me to find it again.  After my hemorrhagic stroke on September 15, 2007, I had about 6 weeks of physical therapy to teach me to walk again and to improve my balance.  I am happy to say that I am walking and doing okay but my left arm and shoulder were very weak and sometimes were numb even though it has been over a year since my stroke.  .  Mark pointed out that I was not using my left arm very much and commenced with water exercises to strengthen my left arm and shoulder.    Also, since my stroke I have lost 42 pounds and just did not have an appetite.  Well this water exercising has definitely improved my appetite.  So I want to thank the Central Florida Stroke Club News and ask you to keep up the good work providing the information to all of us stroke survivors. .  I also want to thank Mark Canterbury for his instruction, dedication and knowledge with working with stroke survivors." 


Sincerely,  Art Scheck, client