Body Structure TestimonialsTherapy to TrainingMy “success story” begins with my physician referring me to Body Structure for physical therapy on my shoulder. Over the course of my treatment, I had the opportunity to watch the entire staff in their interactions with clients and patients, I was very impressed by what I saw. After finishing up physical therapy, I felt ready to tackle my weight and fitness issues. As an exercise novice who was in terrible shape, I was pretty nervous about this new endeavor. My trainer explained and demonstrated exercises to me, he also had the patience and encouragement I needed. In 4 months, I have gone from no confidence, no stamina and being in terrible condition to feeling great, getting off my medications and losing 50 lbs. I have discovered I actually like exercising and plan on running my first 5k soon. I feel better physically and mentally than I have in years! Not only has my experience at Body Structure given me “the knowledge to build a better body”, but the knowledge to build a better life. I know that Body Structure staff will continue to provide the help I need and I can’t wait to see the end result! Deb Singleton
Best Shape Ever!!!!I have struggled with my weight since high school. I spent months losing weight just to gain it all back. December 2008, I reached an all-time high and developed several medical problems. I knew, I had no choice but to try to improve my health, but I just couldn’t do it on my own. I began training in early December and it has been great! I received a nutrition plan that was easy to follow, taking in to consideration my busy schedule, dislike of cooking and love for chocolate. They make the time in the gym fun and vary my workouts so I never get bored. They motivated me….. In six months I have lost 40 lbs and reached my goal weight! My medical problems have greatly improved and I feel good for the first time in a long time. As I approach my 44th birthday, I’m in the best shape of my life. Thanks Body Structure.. Kimberly Ringley
"A Physical Therapy Success Story"Thank you, Estee Saylor, for your knowledge, professional leadership during my therapy both before and after my recent knee surgery. Your genuine care, concern, and encouragement for your patients and for your patients' improvement and recovery are phenomenal.
I had significant swelling, pain, and very limited flexibility in my knee after the injury. After several therapy sessions, the pain and swelling were reduced, and flexibility increased prior to my surgery. The recovery process after surgery has exceeded my expectations because of the strengthening done before surgery and the continuation of that strengthening through therapy after surgery. In only a few weeks of therapy after surgery, I am now nearing 100% recovery.
Because of my experience while in therapy, I will transition to physical conditioning with personal training at Body Structure to continue toward my goal of becoming healthier and more physically fit.
To Estee, and to the other management and staff of Body Structure Medical Fitness Facility, "thank you" for providing the facility, people, and dedication to your profession and to your clients to provide the environment for me to be a physical therapy success story.
David L. Bradford
"Thank you, Body Structure"The first time I came to Body Structure, it was because I saw an ad in the newspaper for a Research Project for women interested in weight loss. However, I felt obligated to advise them that I had a prescription for physical therapy for an orthopedic surgeon I had seen, and I presented that prescription to David when we met. After an assessment we decided it would be the best to complete the physical therapy program before moving on to anything else.
From the first visit with Jessee in the Body Structure Clinic, I knew that I was in the right place. The combination of exercise, massage, stem, and heat really helped with my low back pain. The professionalism and caring attitudes of the physical therapy staff made me feel comfortable and able to concentrate on doing my part to begin the healing process. Change is always a big adjustment for me; but, the friendliness, encouragement, and adaptability of the staff made me feel "right at home" and before I knew it the muscle spasms, which have haunted me for years, and the low back pain were gone.
Thank you, Physical Therapy Staff! You really are SUPER, and you do a great job!
It is now time for me to move on to an exercise program. Since we used exercise machines on both sides of the facility everything looks familiar to me and the transition will be an easy one. The fact that Body Structure not only is a medical facility that has a physical therapy, but there is the opportunity to transition into exercise, with or without personal training, and a professional and well trained staff gives it a really unique atmosphere unlike any other program that I have ever participated in.
My plan is to continue to get stronger, leaner, and healthier, and I know I am in the right place to be successful in those endeavors. If I can do this anyone can.
Thank you, Body Structure.
Janice Webster
"I no longer have the pain and soreness"My doctor recommended I try Body Structure for a health and fitness evaluation. I have had pain in my left elbow for several months and was referred to Estee for therapy. Estee and her team have seen me for seven sessions and I no longer have the pain and soreness I had experienced for four months. Everyone at Body Structure has been very friendly and helpful. I would and will recommend Body Structure.
Sherry Dale
"This has been a terrific experience"This has been a terrific experience. I am now trained to maintain what I have gained. My flexibility has improved along with my strength. I can stand and walk erect with no pain. I can stand and walk from a sitting position without hesitation.
I feel my improvement is 80-90%, and that is remarkable for me. The therapists/trainers are very friendly and professional and very encouraging. They have brought me from stiffness and pain to a level of flexibility and non-pain that I hope to retain with continued work.
Sharon Myers
"I have had virtually complete resolution of my back and joint pain"After a back injury skiing 30 years ago, I have had constant back pain. In the last ten years I have had worsening arthritis in all my joints. In my medical practice limited to the treatment of chronic pain I have referred many patients for physical therapy but have not engaged in programmed exercise myself.
In one month of training 3 times a week I have had virtually complete resolution of my back and joint pain. I never realized how dramatic the benefits are. Although I have always been active, it is the knowledge of my trainer (Joe) that makes the difference.
William O. Witt, M.D.
"I can tell a big difference in my neck pain"All staff was very friendly, and I can tell a big difference in my neck pain. Jessee tried something new, and it helped almost immediately. Really enjoyed all Physical Therapy staff. They were very helpful.
Josh Neikrik
"Exceeded my expectations"I have just completed my first three months of personal training at your facility and wanted to say how pleased I am with my progress to date. The equipment, facilities and the attentiveness of the personnel have exceeded my expectations.
I was introduced to your fine Company by my personal physician, Dr. Robert Davenport. Not only does he give me excellent care but also excellent advice.
My personal trainer, Joe Raby, has been very supportive and his thoughtful suggestions and the program he has developed for my workouts three mornings each week have thus far been very effective in helping me reach my goals.
I would not hesitate to recommend your organization to anyone wanting to improve their overall health and level of fitness.
Coba C. Craig
"I am in the best physical condition of my life"In the fall of 2005, my doctor told me if I didn't "get healthy" I was going to have a stroke by the time I was 40. I was already 36 and knew that already, but it was the final incentive I needed to get motivated. In January of the next year I started running and losing weight. I was doing great but had great difficulty staying motivated.
At the beginning of this year to stay motivated I started training for raid races using the Louisville YMCA's Derby Mini training schedule. I ran the Papa John's 10 mile thinking I was ready. At mile 8 I hit a mental "brick wall." I finished the race but added three minutes to the pace of the last three miles. I knew then that I needed help.
That brought me to Body Structure in April. After a fitness evaluation, it was evident that I needed strength and a new goal. Trainer Matt paired me with Dylan Phelps, and the next goal was a personal best time at the Bluegrass 10K on the 4th of July and body composition overall.
Dylan has done a great job designing a fitness program that is tailored to my body structure, and that has improved my speed and strength for running. I typically have not enjoyed strength training, but working out with Dylan has made it fun and has kept me motivated. Having set appointments with Dylan at Body Structure keeps me accountable and dedicated to strength training.
I finished the Bluegrass 10K in my goal time and am now training for my first mini-marathon. The most amazing accomplishment, however, has not been the improvement in my run times but the change in my body composition. Of course I have lost some additional pounds, but the most dramatic change is the loss of body fat and the addition of lean muscle mass. I will be 38 next month and I am in the best physical condition of my life.
Michelle Radtke
"I feel better, look better and have more energy"Everyone can make the excuse that they do not have time to work out or get into shape. As someone who owns his own business and is the father of three young boys, time is something that I do not have a lot of. With the help of Body Structure and especially my trainer Dustin Falls, I have been able to maximize my time in the gym. In four short weeks I have dropped my body fat by more than 5%. I have lost to date eight pounds and have improved my blood pressure substantially. I feel better, look better and have more energy. I would recommend Body Structure to anyone who is looking to improve his or her health.
William Fain, D.M.D.
"I feel much better and have a much better outlook"When I began at Body Structure, I had severe back and hip pain. After a month of rehab, I began training with Chip Kaylor. I wanted to continue to progress and build on the improvement I made during rehab. It's been six years since I started training with Chip twice a week. The fact that I've kept it up for six years says a lot about Chip and his encouragement. This has really contributed to my overall health and helped me maintain my blood sugar levels. I really felt like I was headed toward surgery or a wheel chair when I started. I feel much better and have a much better outlook on maintaining my health.
Sam Isaacs
"My muscle strength and tone has improved"One of my greatest concerns as an older adult has been the inability to continue my daily routines and activities and maintain independence. The staff at Body Structure did an in-depth physical and medical determination of my strength and weakness and provided a plan to fit my needs. The plan included strength training with a qualified and extremely competent personal trainer, Ms. B. Todd, and cardio workouts for endurance. The staff and trainer monitor closely my activities and progress.
During the process, my blood pressure returned to normal, my cholesterol level is well within my physician's requirement, my muscle strength and tone has improved and I am able to lift, climb, walk and even run more than I have in thirty years. My weight and size have changed to allow me to wear a size six jeans, and my energy level is great. The facility's physical therapy program allowed me to continue working out while rehabilitating a tendon problem. The concern and care of the staff, the friendly atmosphere, and the personal attention available have made my experience an extremely valuable and healthy one. I am continuing to progress and look forward to an even stronger body and a healthier heart.
Jeanne Ransdell
"My dress size has reduced from size 10 to size 6"When I joined the workout program at Body Structure in November 2007, my goal was to trim down my figure so that I could fit into some of the clothes hanging in my closet. Dustin set up a workout program that strengthened my muscles, replaced fat with lean muscle mass, and reduced my flab to almost nothing.
Dustin is a very creative trainer who customized my program to exactly what I needed. My dress size has reduced from size 10 to size 6, and my weight has gone from 149 to 125 pounds. He says it's just right, but I want to lose ten more pounds. Actually, it doesn't matter as long as the measurements keep reducing. He is very conscientious and agreeable, and an absolute delight to work with. He is especially good at motivating me and I surprise myself at what I'm capable of doing. Positive feedback when deserved works wonders for me.
Suffice to say, I am very happy with the results of the training program that Dustin has put together, and I wish to continue the program so that I become even more perfect than I am now.
Body Structure is fortunate to have an employee as talented and dedicated as Dustin.
Trish Connolly
"I have improved in all the areas I wanted"Dylan Phelps has been my personal trainer for about six months. I have always found him to be professional in demeanor and expertise. I really appreciate that fact that he has been considerate to the particular idiosyncrasies of my body. I have had a couple serious surgeries in the last few years and he has respected my wish to go slowly with my exercise program to gradually build my strength and flexibility. Dylan has been exceptionally attentive to making sure that I have the right form while doing my exercises. He has also been particularly good about stretching me after each session, so I rarely have been sore after my workouts. I have improved in all the areas I wanted, so I am very pleased with my progress.
Dylan has a very pleasant and agreeable disposition with a great sense of humor. He is always cheerful and greets me at every session with a big smile. Although he is very easy to talk to, I particularly like the fact that I never hear any gossip from him. Dylan is an outstanding young man of exceptionally good character, and I am very pleased with the job he has done for me. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a personal trainer.
Barbara de Movellan
"So far I have lost 68 pounds!"Picture it- June 2007, I am driving to work along New Circle Road, minding my own business, when I hear a voice that is talking directly to ME on the radio. The voice was a gentleman named Trainer Matt from a place called Body Structure, and he is telling about a special that they are offering. I was intrigued; I listened to what he had to say, I called, and almost a year later my life has completely changed.
My weight at the time was around 367 pounds. I knew that I needed to make a change, and I really wanted to, but I just did not know how to get started. I called the number that Trainer Matt gave me on the radio and joined the three-month program. The first day I was instructed to begin circuit training. The family atmosphere and closeness were really exciting and made my experience very positive. On one of my first trips though the circuit training, a gentleman passed by and noticed that I was not working the machine in the most efficient way. He stopped, spoke with me, corrected me and moved on. To my surprise that gentleman happened to be Kevin, the owner of Body Structure. I suddenly felt success at my fingertips.
And success has been so very sweet. During my first month in the program, I lost 18 pounds! I continued the three-month training and lost a total of 38 pounds. After the three months of training, I decided to move to the next level and begin sessions with a personal trainer. That is the point when Haley and I got really serious, and we have been training together for about six months. She holds me accountable for my actions, including what I eat and how I work out and constantly pushes me to the maximum. Haley is not only my trainer now but a great friend. She is just as invested in my success as I am, and that is a great feeling. So far I have lost 68 pounds! I have gone from a size 54 waist to being able to fit into size 42. Losing weight has certainly not been easy, but being a part of the Body Structure family has made me a great success.
Dean Braumm
"Body Structure has given me confidence in myself"I am a 54 year old mother of two. As a child, I was very tiny. However, when I reached adolescence, I began to gain weight. My mother has always said that my weight problem started at age 16 when I got my driver's license! Since then, I've added weight every year. I've tried so many diets in those years, failing at all of them. Then in February of this year, I heard on TV about "Lexington's Largest Loser" contest that was being held at Body Structure. I thought, "Why not?" So I signed up and was chosen to participate. I was so nervous! Me? Working out? That's just so "not me"!! There were several times that I could have talked myself out of this completely. I'd use the excuse of my health: exercise-induced asthma, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and a knee problem, which I had surgery on a year prior.
But Body Structure works with you and your health problems. So, I decided to give it a try. I never dreamed that I would ever find myself inside a gym. I immediately felt comfortable when I attended the introductory meeting. Body Structure has continued to be a comfort zone for me during my kinesis classes and my Technogym coaching program. We also had a nutrition class taught by Kevin that helped greatly. The combination of the change in my eating habits, the cardio exercise, and the Technogym strength training has improved my overall health immensely. I lost 43 pounds in 12 weeks, winning the competition.
Body Structure has given me confidence in myself that I've never had before. I'm stronger than I've ever been, and I've downsized in my clothing. As my prize, I have become a member of Body Structure with personal training. I will continue with this program, determined to reach my goal with the help of my trainer. I would like to thank Kevin, the owner; David, the creator of Lexington's Largest Loser; Craig, my Technogym coach; Dylan, my personal trainer; and the rest of the staff of Body Structure for their support and for aiming me in the right direction.
Carla J Anderson
"I now wear [the Body Bugg] everyday and have lost 10 lbs."I didn't want to try the Body Bugg because I was sure I could lose weight on my own. That didn't work, so I finally listened to Jen and tried it for a week. It was great. I knew how many calories I was taking in and how many I was burning. For the first time in a long time, I felt in control of my weight. I now wear it everyday and have lost 10 lbs. And this is just the beginning.
Ellen Leichtman
"I have lost about 20 pounds"At this point I would measure my success toward my weight loss goal the following ways:
1. A number- I have lost about 20 pounds of my body weight in the last six months
2. Time- I'm still with the process and working on goals
This second point is a big accomplishment for me. I have had more than one time in my life where I have diligently worked at weight loss, and even had success, only to get frustrated with my progress, hit a plateau, get bored with my routines, or overwhelmed with long-term goals. At high points of frustration I usually decide to "take a break" from my weight loss efforts for weeks or months at a time. This inevitability leads to more weight gain and an even greater level of frustration with myself.
The fact that I weigh less now than I did six months ago is amazing. Not every six-month period in my life would show that! I acknowledge that I have not been on this journey this time by myself and that Dustin has contributed so much to this progress and success. I feel my ability and desire to work continually on nutrition and exercise over the last six months instead of "taking a break" from it all, really speaks volumes about what Dustin contributes to the training process.
- Guiding Attitude- One thing Dustin does that makes a difference to me in our workouts is that he treats me like a real person. My past experience of working in a client-based service is that sometimes clients are treated more like commodities, or a ticket to a paycheck, instead of the real people they are. I feel Dustin is genuinely interested in helping me reach my goals. He means to understand where I am coming from, what I struggle with, as well as what motivates me or helps to keep me on track.
- Knowledge- Dustin is knowledgeable about his field. Dustin has been respectful in answering my questions, whether I ask about the workout, body mechanics, or nutrition. I like that he is willing to share what he knows and gives thorough answers to help me learn new skills and gain knowledge.
- Skill- My experience of Dustin is that he knows how to motivate and invite behavioral change without belittling, talking down, or using guilt trips. Dustin is able to accept where I am in my progress, but at the same time has the skill to push and encourage without inviting resistance or aggression. He is tough, yet caring at the same time-a tough balance to master.
Overall, I like working with Dustin because he does not give up on me. Although I have had some weight loss success and do work toward my goals, there are imperfect days when I think I cannot keep up or be diligent with the nutrition or exercising, or I'm frustrated with my weight. Dustin always seems to find the small success to focus on and be thankful for. He goes the extra mile as a trainer in how he tries to understand me and how my body works, so that he will better be able to help. He continually encourages me as a trainer, a motivator, and a friend. I enjoy our workouts, especially the times when we can just laugh about something.
Lue Turner
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