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Published March 4, 2022 at 298 × 250 in Classes & Workshops

As a competitive dancer, it is vital to develop and maintain a physically healthy and strong body for maximum success. Meghan's deep knowledge in all areas, but particularly core strengthening, is what has allowed me to achieve new heights as a dancer. Meghan is a careful listener and her programs always reflect my needs. More importantly, they allow me to achieve set goals; they are never boring and always fun, all while still pushing towards my maximum potential. If you are results-driven like myself and are looking for a professional and passionate personal trainer, I would highly recommend Meghan O'Connell.

Ben K., BC 2010 Latin Ballroom Champion.

It has been a pleasure working out once weekly with Meghan following a left wrist fracture. I was referred to Meghan as a certified Osteofit trainer as I, like many women of my age, have osteopenia, and I have had multiple fractures over the years despite being active with cycling, paddling and skiing. My goal was to increase my core and overall strength, which would have the added benefit of improving my bone density. However my body overall thanks Meghan! At age 66 years, I had had bothersome neck pain and reduced mobility of my neck for well over a year. Quite miraculously, after a couple of weeks of training I realised that my neck pain had gone and has not recurred! I find that I am [...] lifting increasing weight with absolutely no discomfort.

As both a client and a physician who has worked with patients with neuromuscular diseases throughout my career, I would highly recommend Meghan as a personal trainer for an exercise enthusiast, but as well for someone who is less fit with an issue with neck, shoulder or low back pain or possibly a recent or remote injury. Meghan has the skills and experience to work with the mechanical issues contributing to the pain, and design an exercise directed program to recovery. I personally feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Meghan in my recovery from an injury.

Gillian Gibson, MD FRCPC, Neurologist and former Director of the VGH and UBC Neuromuscular Diseases Unit and EMG labs 2001 to 2015, recently retired.