Joe D.

I’ve been working with John Burns since the fall of 2013. At that time, I had chronic debilitating back pain from inoperable disc herniations and was feeling very pessimistic about my chances of making any real or lasting progress. As I began my weekly workouts, I struggled mentally to feel capable of doing even the most basic stretching and exercises in each session. John was encouraging and patient, and his positive attitude slowly transformed my constant feelings of “No way can I do this” into thinking I could really do more than I thought possible. He steadily rebuilt my confidence, and as the weeks went by, I made great strides in my core strength, balance, and stamina. He has excellent communication skills and is adept at building trust. He never makes me feel bad about what I can’t do today and helps me realize my long-term potential if I commit to a program and consistently work hard to achieve reasonable goals. While I still have challenges and more to do to be my best self, I am undoubtedly guided by the best trainer I’ve ever worked with. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in becoming stronger and healthier than they may have imagined they could be.