Fitz-ness Feature

The best part of being a trainer is the relationship you build over time with clients that become like family. I think it’s safe to say that personal trainers and their clients have a symbiotic relationship - each gets something purposeful and meaningful out of the relationship. Clients of course, get the personal attention they need and become stronger, more flexible, healthier in general, but they also have a place where, for that moment where they can let it all out mentally and talk about whatever may be on their mind, without judgement, knowing that it stays within the walls. As our saying goes” what's said in the Whine Cellar, stays in the Whine Cellar ”  - kinda like Vegas only much different ;-)

For me, working with people like Sally makes what I do worthwhile. I love hearing funny stories and laughing about the idiosyncrasies in life, such as having daily “senior” moments and not being able to remember what we were even talking about after being distracted.  

Sally Anderson (aka Sassy, Mustang Sally, Pal Sal) happened upon my door after learning from my cousin, her neighbor at the time, that I was a personal trainer.  After 16 years Sally is still one of my most consistent clients. Her main concern was scoliosis which she has dealt with since adolescence. She shows up with a smile each morning to indoor class or virtual from home. She’s always quick witted, and ready to go physically and mentally; unless of course there is an exercise she’d prefer not to do, to which she says with a smirk, ”I’m not doing that; I think we should find something else”.  Word has widely spread around to other Whine Cellar friends, and so it’s remained a joke as to whether they have to do something or not if Sally is there. 

In all sincerity, Sally is truly one of a kind and loves her workout partners when we aren’t in the middle of a pandemic. We have a great group that celebrates birthdays together. Sally is a cerebral genius who loves crossword puzzles, reading, bridge and constantly educating herself.  At 72 she still enjoys on-line classes and reading everyday. 

What Sally has to say about the Whine Cellar:

“Thea has been responsive to my needs through these years; she has given me the capability to exercise in a way that alleviates the tension caused by scoliosis.  Had I not found you I would be much less limber, much less able to move with ease.

I might add that having broken a hip last year, I was able to resume with Thea after 12 weeks. It was so wonderful to be moving again.”