I did some research before contacting Joann. I've had multiple trainers over the years and have always managed to injure myself and to be stagnant in my results. I was at a point in my life where I could no longer run for miles or spend hours on cardio equipment, and I was looking for someone who could work with my hypermobile joints, and propensity toward injury and excess. It's been about a year and a half since my first visit and I can honestly say that going to Joann was the best decision I've ever made for my health. She is a wealth of knowledge and local resources. She is both sweet and tough. Her intelligence and analysis of muscle patterns and MAT work have changed my life. My posture and digestion have improved tremendously. I'm now aware of my muscle imbalances and instabilities and can work on and compensate for them. To date I've lost 22 lbs (from 157 lbs to 135 lbs, at 5'8) and gained 5 lbs of muscle. But most importantly, my confidence and relationships are the best they've ever been. If you're really ready to do the work, treat yourself to some sessions with Joann- she is a rare soul with true passion for her work, matched by years of knowledge and experience, and that makes her the best of the best. There's no end to what you can learn about your body and mind, and there's no end to the positive impact that knowledge will have on your life. I am forever grateful for...
   Read moreI'm ecstatic to have finally found such fantastic personal trainers in Pittsburgh. Weight management isn't exactly something for which I am often able to find the time and motivation. If I'm going to go to a trainer it needs to be someone knowledgeable, professional and personable. I want the best. The trainers at Hydration are the best that I've found anywhere. I travel throughout Pennsylvania and the states regularly and I look forward to being back in Pittsburgh so I can get to my personal training session. The environment is clean, private, and peaceful. I find it much more enjoyable than training amongst the smelly, sweaty, crowds at the 24-hour gym. The best part is learning the correct way to do things. It's amazing to discover that there even is a correct way to do something which had always seemed so basic. It was hard at first to overcome the bad habits that I had developed through years of uneducated training. I couldn't comprehend why nobody from the gym to all my previous trainers hadn't been teaching me these things. Yet the results from slight modifications to my lifting / training habits were undeniable. I have a new perspective on...
   Read moreI have been an exercise enthusiast for the last 20 years and recently suffered from a minor injury that required me to change my fitness methodology. I began researching online and immediately found the Hydration Health and Fitness website. I was attracted to Hydration Fitness due to the focus on the connection between mental and physical health, something I had been missing in my fitness life. I also felt that I needed additional advice on how to heal my body through exercise and one-on-one instruction to push me toward working on certain body parts that I previously neglected. After my first session with JoAnn, I was instantly hooked. Not only has she taught me how to exercise approprately and how to work the most importatnt muscle groups to improve my posture, core strength, stability, and prevent injury, but she has assisted me in reducing my stress level and living an overall healthier life. Her holistic approach to health and fitness has permeated my daily life and I am happier, healthier, and more physically fit than I ever have been. My sessions with JoAnn are the highlights of my week and I intend to remain a client for...
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