Personal Trainer for Injuries or Health Issues
Parent Q&A
I would also like to recommend a Jeff Laynes. He trained my husband and did wonders for him.
Rachel
My husband and I both work with Jeff Laynes. He’s a professional athlete and personal trainer who is great with people who have had a history of multiple injuries (like my husband) and medical issues such as arthritis (like me). He listens to our concerns and customizes the work outs to focus on our individual needs. You can reach him at (510) 301-1391.
Archived Q&A and Reviews
Personal trainer for osteoporosis prevention
Aug 2012
Does anyone know of a personal trainer/consultant who specializes on osteoporosis prevention and can advise on good exercises to increase bone density. I would prefer to do exercises I can do at home rather than in a gym. and would like someone to help me develop an effective routine. I am also curious in hearing women's experiences with post-menopausal bone loss, mine dropped significantly in the past 3 years, despite good diet/calcium intake and some exercise. Wondering how many years past menopause this usually levels off and what people's experiences are with reversing bone loss through exercise...any advice welcome! Thanx. Healthy Bones!
I can highly recommend Dr. Lani Simpson to you. She is an osteoporosis consultant in Berkeley, and is extremely knowledgeable about prevention and treatment. She has helped me sort out my issues related to bone loss and has given me exercise and nutritional guidance. It has been very empowering to address my bone loss directly and to have a better understanding about what having a diagnosis of osteoporosis really means. Her website is www.lanisimpson.com. Satisfied patient
For osteoporosis, you need to change directions while exercising. For instance, tennis or dancing are better than walking or cycling. More info here: http://www.athleteinme.com/ArticleView.aspx?id=283 Anon
Rather than a trainer or in addition to one, I recommend the book Strong Women Stay Young by Miriam Nelson, PhD. She presents a simple solid program of 8 exercises for you to do at home with a minimum of equipment. You do need some weights. The book also contains a wealth of information on doing the exercises and lots more exercises for variety. Dr. Nelson also has a website. Google her name or the name of the book. My doctor recommended this book for me and it got me started on weight training. Though I don't love weight training, I love how it's helped me stay stronger and healthier. stronger if not younger at 63
Personal Trainer with Expertise in Diastasis Recti
June 2011
Can anyone recommend a personal trainer, pilates instructor, or SOMEONE who is an expert dealing with women who have diastasis recti? Don't want to take the surgery route. Need some serious guidance in dealing with this condition - not just someone who ''knows about it'', but someone who can really help me. I know my tummy will never be back to ''normal'', but I really want to see if I can flatten out this bulge, even if just a little bit. Oakland/Berkeley area preferred. Thanks.
My pilates instructor of 1.5 yrs Kendal Au (check out her website google ''pilates to the people'') did wonders for my diastisis recti. She does private and affordable group sessions. She has an amazing understanding of anatomy and muscle groups.
I highly recommend Liz Gillem 510.708.8703. liz [at] lizgillempt.com lizgillempt.com I had diastasis from my pregnancy and Liz was invaluable in helping me heal and build strength. The key with diastasis is to build the trans abs, and I found it really hard to isolate those muscles before I met Liz. She helped me build my core strength and my trans abs so that my post partum tummy is a lot better. My partner is the one who found Liz and she really helped him with back and leg problems. She really understands the body and doesn't just treat the symptoms, She gets at the root of the problem, finds the weakness, and helps you build strength to eliminate the problem altogether. Liz is a wonderful person - smart, helpful, cool, fun. We love her! S.
Personal trainer/physical therapy after knee surgery
Jan 2010
It's been a year since I've had orthoscopic knee surgery. My left knee is quite bulbous and twisted out of shape. Actually my whole body is mis-aligned. I also need a personal trainer 2x a week and would love to have someone who comes to my house. To have a personal trainer with a physical therapy background would be ideal. Any recommendations? If home visits aren't possible, does anyone know a good gym/physical therapist near Solano or Gourmet Getto with easy access and parking close by? Exercised Impaired 66 year old
I'd like to recommend Georgia Gibbon who is a personal trainer and does make house calls. I trained with her for many years and she's excellent. Georgia is ACE certified with seven years' experience both a private practice as well as at the Berkeley YMCA. Her phone number is 510.301.1095 and her email is holageorgia [at] mac.com. Rosie
My mom is 80 years old and lives in Oregon. She was looking for a personal trainer who would work with her and her various physical limitations to get her up and moving. She looked around and it seemed to her that the local people she considered were oriented toward working with athletes (not her!). So, of all places, she looked on Thumbtack and ended up finding a trainer who is located in Arizona. They meet on Zoom or Facetime. I would never have thought of this! I don't have a specific person to suggest, but perhaps a website like Thumbtack or TaskRabbit would be a good resource.
I love my personal trainer, whom I meet at her apartment complex near Jack London Square, but she also travels to clients for an extra fee. Her name is Nicole Panetti - 813.316.6635. Happy training!