Activate Member Spotlight: Tina Ryan
Tina Ryan realized it was time for her to make some significant lifestyle changes last fall. She was suffering from PTSD and her health was in decline. Her doctor recommended she manage stress and lose weight, but Tina set even loftier goals for herself. A former competitive judoka (or “judo player”), Tina could feel her inner athlete clamoring to get out. What she really wanted to accomplish was to hike the Tumalo Falls Trail near Bend within an hour, and be able to run around with her grand nephew while babysitting. What Tina didn’t expect was to also develop a new interest in powerlifting, which she’s now able to safely do with the help of her awesome trainer, Mohammed Elhassan.
“I visited several health clubs and found the Activate program at Active Wellness Center to be the best fit to support my goals,” Tina said. “The holistic and collaborative approach has helped me improve my nutrition, implement a workout routine that includes exercises I enjoy, and easily track my progress. After six months, I have significantly better mobility, strength, and confidence. Plus, when my daughter visits, we can do a family gym day!”
Through Activate, Tina enjoys the sense of community with staff and other members, which helps empower her to keep up her new wellness routine. “It’s like a big family cheering each other on,” she said. “I feel safe both physically and emotionally, with support from the compassionate and competent staff, including Mohammed and my health coach Sera Eden.” In addition to building muscle on the Activate EGYM circuit and personal training, Tina has participated in our Fall Prevention program and takes many group fitness classes.
“The Active community has truly helped me to find joy in movement again,” said Tina. “I feel mentally and physically better than I have in this chapter of my life so far. I’ve learned skills that I can take with me wherever I go and I’m able to do so many things that I haven’t been able to do in years!” Tina recounts her proudest fitness moments as being able to lift herself up and out of the pool without a ladder and standing up in a kayak without falling over. Stay tuned for those photos from the top of Tumalo Falls this summer!
Are you ready to take your health and wellness to another level? Find out more about the Activate program HERE. Or reach out to us at reeds@activewellnesscenter.com with any questions.