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Address:
15201 Shady Grove Rd. Suite #106
Rockville, MD 20850
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Wellness Center Testimonials
A journey starts with just one step. So
began my quest to improve my health, including losing the weight that had
stubbornly stuck around since my pregnancies many years ago. With the
suggestion and support of my husband, Mark, I joined Seneca to exercise
regularly and be challenged and motivated by Eden. So, 2 years ago, I walked
in the door, gingerly on my “bad feet”, nervous and out of shape but ready
to take charge and make some life changes. It paid off! Last month I walked
confidently on my stronger feet and 40 pounds lighter, 26 miles in the Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer. I can’t even begin to describe to satisfaction I
felt knowing that hard work, persistence and lots of encouragement from my
friends at Seneca and my family had paid off. Though I am still on the
journey to improved fitness, walking the distance of a marathon will always
be one of my proudest moments. Now I am just one step away of beginning my
training for next year’s Walk!
~Kate
"After visiting many gyms in the area, I had
the good fortune of coming to Seneca Wellness & Fitness
Center. Eden, you gave me a tour of Seneca, told me
about the services that you would provide and I knew
this was the place for me. I have been a member for
seven years and you have seen me through well times and
times when my body was rebelling. Your wonderful staff
has always been available to help tweak my programs so
that I was able to continue to work out. I enjoy coming
to Seneca as it is like a small town, you can be
involved with other participants and staff or just do
your own thing and leave. It is great not having to
compete with others and not having to dress in the
latest fitness attire.
It is really important to me to have trained exercise physiologists to
work with who regularly develop new exercise programs for me. They listen to my
needs and goals and then use their creativity and knowledge to inspire me to a
new round of exercises. My program is always balanced and when needed – it is
modified.
The warmth of the entire staff, responsiveness and helpfulness and of
course skill is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all."
~Jan
Having committed to a program of
exercise, I knew what I didn’t want in a gym, but I really hadn’t figured
out what I wanted – until joining Seneca. They have a staff that is
well-trained; fosters respect and courtesy; willing to plan, prepare and
accommodate to the individual.
~P. S.
Wellness Member
Eden,
For the past three years, you’ve gone above and beyond your “Wellness
Director” title and been a spectacular mentor for me. Besides helping me to get
my “guns” and rock hard abs, your faith in my abilities have always pushed me
further than I thought I could go. You’ve been a driving force behind my high
school success and your support in the past will help me in college. Thanks for
everything! Don’t worry, I’ll be back!!
~Debbie
Like many in the Metro DC area who work
behind a desk and sit in a car on the way to work, I was leading a
relatively sedentary lifestyle. Joining the Wellness Center during the
Spring of 2003, I hoped to become healthier and more active. I got off to a
good start exercising in the evening on her way home from work. I maintained
this pattern for a few months until I started a PhD program. While adding an
exciting and new challenge to my life, it wasn’t without stress. My efforts
to exercise were complicated by the fact that I no longer had my evenings
free because of school! Even though I continued to exercise periodically
(albeit, not enthusiastically), it was barely enough to help keep me feeling
righteous.
My “righteous” feeling faded in 2005 when a fall and knee injury put a
damper on my exercise routine. I felt a little scared about my physical
condition and realized that I needed to strengthen not only my knees, but my
entire body. All I can say is that I had an awakening that jolted me into
the realization that if I didn’t start exercising consistently, I would
eventually lose function. There is nothing like a little fear to help
motivate. This “fitness epiphany” led me to meet with Eden, and re-structure
my entire exercise routine. But that wasn’t enough. I also decided to
totally change my schedule, awakening an hour earlier in the morning so that
I could exercise before work. That became my magic formula. I started coming
to the Center 5-6 mornings a week, rain, or shine. Now, 18 months later, I
not only have my PhD, but I’m pain free and feel terrific! Achieving a PhD
is stressful and challenging, and I firmly believe that my exercise routine
kept me both physically AND mentally fit.
~Heddy
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