Nationals 2022 nametag

Published May 14, 2022 at 1920 × 2560 in Second Nationals Under my (Nonexistent) Belt

I have been working with Meghan O'Connell for about four months now to develop a program to assist me with my Parkinson's which I diagnosed with approximately eight years ago. The main problems were stiffness of the legs, a listing in my posture and a sciatic nerve problem which often follows as a result of PD.

I'm pleased to state that we're making surprising progress to all three issues as a result of a program of stretches, breathing and walking on both treadmill and with applied resistance that Meghan has set up. I hope to be able to discontinue the use entirely of all pain killer medications I have relied on for much of the past several years.

Jim W.

I first connected with Meghan when I was looking for a trainer who could work with me on Olympic lifting while my regular trainer was away. I had some pretty sport-specific things I was looking for help in improving. Meghan agreed to meet with me to see if she could help me out or she would refer me to another trainer who could. I appreciated her openness to have a look and willingness to help me find the right solution I was looking for. During our first session together Meghan, watched my movements and quickly identified the area I needed to change and had been struggling to improve. For me it was a light bulb moment. I was not able to engage my diaphragmatic brace correctly and being able to do that was something that could change everything.

Meghan’s calm, relaxed style and openness to help you get where you want to go allows you to feel comfortable asking questions. As someone who had a very specific issue that I needed to work on, I appreciated the quickness that she was able to identify and find a solution that would give me the results I needed. I am finding that the changes that she has helped me make have had a really positive impact on my regular training program. I really don’t think it matters if you are just beginning to work out or experienced and have specific things you want to improve, Meghan’s knowledge and her attention to detail makes her someone I would highly recommend as a trainer.

Sue Spencer, 2017 World Masters Games Gold Medalist 60-64 age class 90kg, Canadian Masters Weightlifting record holder