"I have used Janet's coaching services for a couple of injuries: one is chronic (bad hip) and another achilles injury. Five years ago my hip would hurt after a long car ride or sitting at work. I had very restricted mobility, and negatively impacted my quality of life. I went to PT's and had limited success. I found Janet, and after trying her coaching service I flew to Atlanta for Janet to do an assessment. People thought I was crazy - what could someone from Atlanta do to help me long distance? In any event,  I began to follow her prescribed exercises, many of which are outlined in her book. Fast forward to today and I have a very different quality of life - I take no pain medication for my hip, and never get sore after a long period of sitting. Frankly, aside from some small remaining limitations in mobility, it does not affect my life any any way, and have pushed off a surgery which I will probably need for a many years. My xrays over 6 years since working with Janet (and havent worked directly for a while now) show no substantial disease progression in my arthritis. I am now playing some ice hockey (the over 40, no check kind of leauge for full disclosure). I can tell everyone here that to keep it all moving, it requires a lifelong commitment to her program, but it's no more than 3 times a week for minimum maintenence, and that's better than pills or drugs. Good luck to all and encourage Janet's services as a coach"       T (11/05)

 

"I can't say enough about this woman! Janet spent the better part of a weekend with me analyzing my wacky biomechanics. If fact, I flew in from several states away for a one-on-one consultation and I was NOT disappointed. Not only is she knowledgeable, thorough, and extremely conscientious with follow-up, but she is great to be around--down-to-earth, fun, empathetic, and gracious! I still have a ways to go in fixing my running issues, but our consultation provided me with some very valuable clues as to why I'm chronically injured! I highly recommend Janet's services--both "virtual" and "in person". She has helped me more than any other practitioner--including chiropractor, Orthopedist, Physical Therapist, and Podiatrist. Most important, Janet addresses all issues related to your biomechanics, even those that aren't seemingly running-related. Thanks to her holistic approach, she even helped me with my TMJ! Do check Janet out--the sooner, the better!" - Laura (Cleveland)  11/02

Did you find the information provided by the coach helpful in understanding your condition and some of the factors that might have lead up to it?

"Extremely helpful--the dr did not explain any of the surrounding issues or causes, just told me I'd have to quit running for a while and only suggested orthotics.  They ought to make referrals to people like you!!" - Julia T (Stanford University) 

 

"The rehab coaching services were extremely helpful in furthering my understanding of my condition and the contributing factors. I learned more from you during one month than I did in 15 months of doctors' visits."  - Sue  1/01  

 

"Absolutely. You were the only one I could find that offered this type of service. Dr's want to x-ray, cut, or give you pills. No one will show you how to stretch, strengthen, and take the time to assess flexibility, imbalances, etc."  - Chris H. 10/00 

"Yes. Janet did a very thorough interview prior to the starting the coaching services. I felt like she had a good grasp of the problems I was experiencing and she explained to me what she thought might be the problem(s)." - Martha  1/01

 

"...you have changed my life. Literally and completely. When I came to you I was very depressed and in pain. The medical community was of little help. You put me on the right path, providing not only the tools to improve my condition, but also emotional support. To me, that's what a great coach does - treat the body and mind." - C. R. 7/00 

 

"Absolutely! The morning we spent together was particularly helpful in this regard, but also as various minor problems came up your advice in dealing with those helped me to understand what the underlying cause(s) were" --  B. P. 6/00

 

"Yes I did find your services helpful in understanding why I got hurt-just wish that I had found you sooner there then I might not have been out of running for so long." - Sara  G 4/00

Did you feel that the services provided were worth the cost?

"Yes. Janet gave me a lot of time. She is a professional who is very generous with her expertise. When I was having problems with my Achilles tendon, Janet even took digital photographs just for me so that I could see how to wrap my foot/ankle properly. I also felt that the "face to face" was very valuable to me in which Janet tested my flexibility and videotaped my gait which she showed and explained to me. It was helpful to me to see how I overpronate!" - Martha H.  1/01

Were the instructions for exercises and returning to training clear and understandable? 
"Yes, the photographs and instructions on the website were very clear and understandable. Also, in our "face-to-face" conference, Janet provided help with the exercises." "Janet gave me an electronic training log that she updated as she felt necessary based on the progress that I was making. She checked on my progress regularly and adjusted the program as necessary. The log was really great for me to keep me on track and to keep track of my progress or to help diagnose problems." - Martha H 1/01

"...the web site pictures and explanations were very helpful and I have continued to refer back to them to check that I am continuing to do them correctly. There were a few times when I had trouble understanding the worksheet but you were always able to help me understand what you intended through e-mail." - Bob P. 6/00