I have been working with Genna for over five years and it has been just wonderful for my mind and…read morebody. She listens and observes and is alert to how my body responds and then she tailors the moves for my specific issues. I was especially pleased with work we were able to do several years ago after I was injured in a fall when she basically taught me how to move without pain. Her studio is a bright, airy space and the care being taken to protect everyone during the pandemic has been most impressive. I feel very safe there.

Genna is an amazing teacher. Her attention to detail helps you to find the proper and safe movement…read morewith modifications to fit your body. Genna's knowledge of anatomy and movement is evident in her choice of exercises and the flow of her class. Whether in person or online, she is encouraging and patient, making her class one I don't want to miss!

So, I hurt my knee by being an idiot at a concert. I've been doing crossfit and barbell 5 days a…read moreweek for about a year so I saw some doctors and tried to just work around it. I would rest up, start to feel better, and then out of no where I would re-injure it. Over and over again for a month. Finally, I was talking to my barbell coach and he said "oh, Rena here from Match Fit Performance can help you". The answer to my problems had been lifting right beside me all along. When I met with Rena, she walked me through a few diagnostics, had me try a few moves in front of her and when I was about to say "see, its hopeless!" before I could open my mouth she had it all figured out. She gave me workouts to do daily. They were relatively simple, clearly demonstrated in an app that would remind me what to do daily, and didn't take that long to do. The improvement was rapid once I started doing my exercises. I couldn't believe what a difference Rena made. So happy she helped me through my recovery.

I found Match Fit Performance through the Gotham Knights Rugby Football club. As a new player with…read morethe Gotham Knights, I had found a new passion. I received two injuries, one contusion and torn MCL in my left knee, and one rotator cuff injury. Needless to say, at age 36, the frustration and desire to get back to playing rugby was pretty high. The process of finding in network treatment was a nightmare. After my initial appointment with the doctor (which took more than a week to schedule), a MRI was ordered for my knee. It took another week and a half to get the MRI scheduled, and a few more days for the results to come in, and then another few days to get a follow up appointment with the doctor. The doctor then told me he could not recommend me for physical therapy in network until I got a referral from an orthopedist. After an extensive search for an in network orthopedist with available appointments, I finally got a referral for in network physical therapy. Ultimately it took more than 6 weeks from initial injury until I finally got treatment. My first appointment with the physical therapist I told her that I also had a shoulder injury. The therapist simply told me to "get it checked out" and would not give any advice for treatment. After two appointments and two more weeks I was notified that my sessions would no longer be covered by insurance, and I had no take home exercises from the in network physical therapist. At that point I had it in my mind that I would never play rugby again. All of the wasted time, energy and missed work for appointments at my age seemed foolish. My first appointment with Rena of Match Fit Performance was the first time I felt like I could continue playing rugby. They interviewed me extensively about my injuries, where the pain was, where I was physically before my injury, and what my goals were for physical therapy. I also felt a tremendous amount of empathy for my situation. Rena understood that I was an athlete, and that I wanted to be an athlete again. Immediately my attitude changed toward my recovery goals. I believed I could play rugby again. Rena came up with a comprehensive and personalized plan for my recovery for both my knee and my shoulder injury. She sent me a list or exercises, stretches, and treatment methods, as well as an explanation of what was going on with my injuries and what each treatment was designed to accomplish. As my condition improved the exercises and weekly goals were adjusted accordingly. After two and a half months of weekly sessions, I was back to rugby practice again. All the while Rena was checking up on my progress via email and text and promptly answering any questions I had. The sessions were effective, challenging, fun and personable. They were also tremendously flexible and accommodating with my busy work schedule. I recently returned from playing Rugby in the Bingham Cup. I played five rugby games in 3 days, without any relapse from my previous injuries. Whenever I felt a slight pain or tightness in my shoulder Rena would work with me to on treatment. My team made it to the semi finals of the tournament. The experience was far better than anything I had imagined just 8 months earlier when I became injured. I am forever in debt to Rena and Erwin for their dedication to my recovery process and me. I am certain I would not have returned to playing rugby without them.

I'm not being superfluous when I say that working with Elizabeth gave me my life back. I met her by…read morehappenstance when she covered an appointment I had with an acupuncturist she was sharing space with. At that point I had been through an endometriosis diagnosis, excision surgery, and two failed IVF cycles. Beyond my fertility issues, I felt like I was in my 50s even though I'm in my 30s. I had gone from taking bicycle trips across Ireland to gaining over 40 pounds in a few years and barely being able to get out of bed - I was miserable. In that very first meeting, Elizabeth asked me so many questions about my health, my diet, and my entire menstrual history - mentioning and discussing things that never came up with any other medical professional I'd worked with. Frankly, my health has been a struggle since puberty but no one cared enough to find the root cause until Elizabeth. We've been working together for about a year and a half on a number of healing practices. First was my overall health which was significantly improved in just months. Then working with her and a Reproductive Endocrinologist that she recommended, we moved into fertility. I'm thrilled to currently be 19 weeks pregnant with my first, and with my own eggs which a previous RE claimed would never happen and tried to force me to use a donor. Elizabeth is kind, warm, thoughtful, and truly cares about the people she works with. She's become a guide and mentor, someone I look too when I'm struggling and that I look forward to seeing. I've never met a more genuine person.

I've had 7 sessions with Elizabeth Carpenter to heal tendinitis of the shoulder and resulting loss…read moreof range of motion. The treatment was helpful to ease some of the pain. The burning sensation I had as a result of a pinched nerve got better with her treatment that includes cupping and other methods besides acupuncture. After an especially painful "spoon scraping" of my arm that was supposed to increase blood flow to the injured area, I was left with a huge hematoma that was supposed to disappear after a week but remained for 3 months. I'm not someone who bruises easily. Other than that the place is wonderfully quiet, clean with a very friendly staff.

There's a Pilates master on Warren Street between Court and Clinton Streets. Her name is Lou…read moreCornacchia, and her studio is Body in Balance. Lou did her training with the best, truly understands Pilates, and is committed to helping each and every client become as fit and strong as he or she can be. I had tried Pilates a number of years ago and felt it wasn't for me. But a year ago, having sustained an injury while working out in a gym, I knew it was time to try Pilates again. I searched the web and found Body in Balance. I made an appointment, and after just one lesson with Lou, I knew I had found the real deal. I'm a senior. I have taken dance and exercise classes my whole life, and I can say that I am stronger and more fit now than ever before. Thank you, Lou. Ellen C.

I came to Lou a year ago after having my third child. I was really a mess and she put me back…read moretogether. Lou is very knowledgable and won't let you off the hook on anything. Each session is a powerful wakeup call to the abdominals. I always walk out feeling taller and moving easier. Pilates has also helped me chip away at the baby weight.

I've been struggling with pain and numbness associated with two herniated discs in my cervical…read morespine for the past 6 months, and Sharon has been the most helpful person I have seen to date. I've seen various doctors, surgeons (was considering surgery) and physical therapists, but it wasn't until I started seeing Sharon that I actually began to see significant improvements. Sharon tailors her approach to whatever you need at that moment in time - whether it be deep breathing, stretches, or exercises. After just a couple of sessions, my symptoms have started to improve to the point where I barely notice them.

Sharon honestly has magic in her hands. I was suffering with a lot of low back pain for about 2-3…read moremonths. My sleep was uncomfortable, I couldn't forward fold, sitting too long felt weird. I tried acupuncture first and although it relieved it for a few weeks the pain would return. I went to ONE session with Sharon and a miracle happened. She took her time to listen and take hand written notes. She then showed me different techniques to relieve some of the pressure. Modified my way to get in and out of bed. Taught me how to relax as well. The first session was the longest but so worth it. After a week of doing the stretches and exercises at home I found so much pain relief, it seriously felt like a miracle. I followed up with another session and I was almost pain free by that point. Sharon is very knowledgeable, caring, and really just wants to see people live well in their bodies. I'm so happy I typed in yoga physical therapist in google and found Sharon.

I have mixed feelings about Leah's service…read more She works hard on making you feel cared for and heard, but she is also very profit oriented. As a result, I am not sure if the level of care is profit-driven or genuine. This would not be an issue for any doctor with which you do not build a relationship, but since Leah's service strives on relationship, once you start feeling the fake aspect, you feel betrayed and manipulated. The positives: I came to Leah at the time of anxiety and found her treatments to be calming. Negatives: I had to miss one appointment because I had to get my boyfriend to an emergency room. Leah charged me $120 for the missed appointment (this is when I was surprised at the lack of compassion) and spent a lot of time trying to persuade me to bring my boyfriend to be her client during the next visit (I have been feeling pretty bad that day and I told Leah about it, so it was strange to see Leah trying to further her business at my cost).

Working with Leah in this unique and special practice has revolutionized how I view my health and…read moremy body. The work that she has guided me through over the past 3 years has directly and indirectly catalyzed many positive changes in my wellness both physically and emotionally, as well as my life's path in general. Leah is kind, nurturing, generous, and intelligent, and she introduces unfamiliar concepts in a warm and accessible way. I enthusiastically recommend this practice to anyone, from those curious about trying acupuncture for the first time to those seeking a deep, lasting relationship with an experienced wellness practitioner and healer. As someone who began in the former category and has gradually found herself in the latter, I can offer Leah only my highest praise and gratitude.

I started going to MFW many years ago. I have lymphedema in my lower extremities: a condition that…read morecan be painful, uncomfortable and embarrassing. The practitioners at MFW go out of their way to provide the best care specific to your body and needs. I have seen marked improvement in my legs and well-being since finding them. They are a godsend truly and I shudder to think what my condition might've morphed into had I not found them. Not only do visits bring relief but, I've been educated on what lymphedema is and things I can do on my own between visits to quell flare-up and keep swelling at bay. You really can't find this kind of care and consideration everywhere. The team and family at MFW are one-of-kind. Expect the utmost in quality treatment and professionalism from this group of expert practitioners.

Not only is Dana extremely knowledgeable and the best at what she does, she is incredibly sensitive…read moreand truly cares about each and every one of her patients. I'm so grateful I came to her for my post-cancer and surgery care as my good lymphatic health has been maintained by her and her amazing expertise. I'm forever grateful to her and Moving forward wellness.

Adele has been a yoga instructor, yoga for labor educator, and labor doula for me throughout my…read morefamily building journey with 2 children over the past decade. She is knowledgeable, professional, attuned, and flexible--all crucial qualities needed for a supported and empowered birth experience. Her calming presence and wise, down-to-earth feedback is a breath of fresh air. She was born for body and birth work, and is truly one of the best. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I can't express enough how helpful Adelle has been as a yoga and movement teacher, both for me and…read moremy baby. She leads her classes with a sense of calmness and careful eye on what stage everyone is at and has an uncanny knack for introducing the perfect poses for whatever your body needs that day. I've been going to her classes for over five years and still learn something new every time, whether it's an insight about the body or a new pose that hits just the right spot. So lucky to have her working with my baby now and to guide us through the stages of infant movement and development!