Client Profile: Niels

Name: Niels
Age: 41
Occupation: Software Architect/Developer & Kickboxing Instructor (part-time)
Engagement: Clinical (treat and rehabilitate physical aches and pains), CrossFit Hardstyle (strength, mobility, and functional fitness training)
Time with Active Wellness: Since 2013

Steady improvement is the key and I am so much farther than I once was, and most importantly I see the path ahead to even more success.

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  • Path to Active Wellness:

    I had heard of Active Wellness through athlete friends that go there, but became more acquainted once I started at Hardstyle and learned about their services and started getting treatment initially for chronic back and knee problems.

  • Gym Results

    The easiest one to quantify is that I have been able to reach and surpass many of my old weightlifting maxs from my 19-21 year old college days.  I have also corrected a huge number of form issues and mobility problems that I’ve amassed over the years, some that I didn’t even realize existed until performing the various movements introduced to me by CrossFit.  Steady improvement is the key and I am so much farther than I once was, and most importantly I see the path ahead to even more success.

  • Chiropractic Results

    I have gone to them and fixed/alleviated chronic problems in both shoulders, mid and lower back, left bicep, both knees, and both ankles.  They have been able to help with every athletic wear and tear problem I have ever experienced.

  • What are you able to do now that you weren’t able to do before? Or how has this improved your daily life?

    I used to be a huge “tough through the pain” athlete, but with the wisdom of years I have learned how truly bad that is for you, especially considering the number of problems you can build up by 41.  The chiropractors have worked through every one of my major chronic pain problems and I can have again have intense workouts without pain.  That seems simple but that is a HUGE deal to me both in athletics and in daily life.  Plus I am addicted to being strong, and Hardstyle fills that need and then some.

  • What stands out to you about your experience?

    The team’s in-depth knowledge of movement and the body, and the direct application in both treatments and workouts.  Additionally, the coordination between the services is phenomenal, there’s a trust and comfort in knowing they stay on top of current problems and injuries and can coordinate to advise and get stronger around problems.

  • Any other thoughts?

    I have and will continue to recommend Active Wellness to anyone that will listen once they mention pain that is holding them back from their goals.  I feel incredibly lucky I found AW and I continue to be amazed at the results they make possible.