Testimonials What People Say About Our Trainer

"If you are looking to improve your health and wellness, I highly recommend working with Barbara…. she is amazing at tailoring the perfect exercise routine to work around any limitations and she helps you to achieve your goals."

Janet Macomber,

client since 2015

"Barbra Jean is the real deal.

If point A is where your level of fitness is today and point B is where you hope to

go, she can help get you there. 

You put in the effort, and she provides the expert guidance.

For seven years I watched her work with dozens of people.

Everyone who listened to her and put in the work got to point B with a smile.  

Barbra helped me rehab my shoulder separation years ago and recently she

helped me up and out of rotator cuff impingement syndrome.

Today my shoulders are back to 100%.

I am healthier, faster, and stronger having worked with her.  

In my opinion you can be too."

Fred J. Field, 

Photojournalist

"I met Barbra in February of 2022 when she was teaching Tai Chi at Pineland. She

also taught strength and stretch classes that were highly acclaimed by those who

took them. I joined it as well. When she took this new opportunity, I followed

her.

Barbra is an excellent trainer. She is very knowledgeable about the human body.

She is trained in many aspects of maintaining a strong and healthy body. She is

welcoming, calm, and full of encouragement.

I highly recommend Barbra and Gray Fitness Center."

Debbie Starkel, 

retired RN

"I’m a large man and I have been extremely pleased working with Barbra, be it in

T’ai Chi, stretch or strengthening classes. She has helped me develop some good

life habits and I’m able to stick with them."

Brad Fogg, 

Retired Corrections Captain

"After losing 80 pounds on an Herbalife diet, I had lost 50% of my muscle mass, so I

decided to join a fitness gym and try to recover the muscle I had before my diet. I

was given a free workout with one of the trainers who happened to be Barbra.

She familiarized me with all the equipment, and what was available to all

members of the club. She asked what my primary goals were, so I told her about

the muscle mass loss issue, and she was totally understanding of what I had

encountered. She set up a weight training and resistance program that helped me

get my muscle mass back to pre-diet levels. I have followed her nutrition and

training guidance for over 20 years now and I would recommend Barbra to

everyone interested in nutrition and fitness. Her expertise will help you realize

your goals. And as a Life Coach, Barbra has the skills to uncover blocks that can

slow you down or prevent you from reaching those goals."

Paul C

"After a severe injury to my left hip requiring two surgeries, followed by months of

physical therapy and home exercises, I was unable to lift my leg from a seated

position. Compounding that, in 2009 I became ill with a gastrointestinal illness

that led to osteoporosis, rapid weight loss and ensuing weakness, particularly in

my already compromised hip. I began taking T’ai chi, and was feeling stronger

and more balanced, but realized that I needed more. Barbra designed a variety of

plans that strengthened my entire body without causing any additional weight

loss. I have seen major improvements in my balance, posture and strength, but

the most surprising result? I can now lift my leg from a seated position! This was

something that months of physical therapy – continued at home for two years

following my surgery – could not achieve.

I believe that Barbra’s focus on the entire body, combined with her training and

knowledge, led to my greatly improved strength and stability. I am very grateful

for what she has helped me accomplish and highly recommend her to anyone

who is looking for a personal trainer, particularly anyone in need of post-

rehabilitative support."

Jan W

"T’ai Chi for me is internal and physical balance. I didn’t realize how just standing

the wrong way wasn’t good for my body and mind. Barbra has helped me to be

aware of my posture and has helped me to center my energy. After lessons, I

have better balance physically and emotionally. If I’m having a stressful day, I use

breathing and grounding techniques I’ve learned from Barbra. Many times I have

gone to class and left feeling 100% better emotionally. Barbra is a wonderful

trainer. I love her energy, helpful learning techniques and patience. I would

suggest T’ai Chi or any other class, whether you’re interested in better fitness or

inner balance. Come to a class and you’re hooked."

Elsie Johnston, 

T’ai Chi student – 2 years

"I lost another 3.4 pounds this morning. So I am at a total of 15 pounds lost this

summer!!! My goal was only to lose ten pounds and I still have one more week

left. So, thank you very much for everything you have done for me. You are so

easy to talk to and work with. I am very lucky to have found you. I credit my

weight loss here in Maine to your excellent nutrition guidance and training!!!"

Jennifer Tucket,

15 pounds lost in 9 weeks

"I never gave significant thought to how much my nutrition had impacted my

overall health. I decided it was time to lose weight and hired Barbra to help. I

knew about Barbra’s personal struggles and ultimate success with her own weight

loss, and determined she was the perfect person to help me. In a matter of

months I came to realize that not only had the specific exercises improved my

weight, fitness and alignment, but that the changes I made nutritionally had also

improved my weight, my newly discovered pre-diabetic condition and my blood

pressure. I am healthier, stronger, slimmer, and have an entirely new attitude

about food, exercise, and life in general. Thank you Barbra!"

Kevin Crocker, 

Former Host of WLOB Talk In Maine

"Having the opportunity to work with Barbra over the past two years has helped

both of us push our level of fitness to new heights. While we both have different

strengths and goals, our workouts are consistently balanced and challenging. On

top of a great workout, tips on diet and good conversations around all things

health, including mental health, make it easy to look forward to the training

sessions each week."

Eric Page  & Rob Moschetta,

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