May 20, 2012

Ann Evans & Germana
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Testimonials

Fitness / Lifestyle Clients

 

Hi Germana, 

I keep meaning to send you an email and finally found a minute to write-

I just wanted to say Thank You for all that you do. I really love attending class. It has honestly changed my life. It has given me something back which I never thought I would get back.It is coming up 2 years of taking Jazzersize classes 2 times a week, sometimes 3, and when I look back to where I was 2 years ago, it is a pretty big difference.Not only have I lost 40 lbs- but I feel so much stronger, happier, healthier, fulfilled- really I could go on and on. 

I was in a really bad car accident almost 9 years ago- at that time in my life I was extremely fit and active, running and/or biking everyday- then all of a sudden, at 21 years old, I had 2 broken legs, back and shoulder injuries and a husband with a list of injuries as well, including a broken neck.It took years of various therapies to regain some part of who I was, never feeling 75% whole. Then through the 2 kids and gaining and losing weight which followed I felt disappointed on how hard I was working and what little results I was getting. With the kids I found it so hard to take time for myself.

When I started to come to Jazzersize I loved it right away and committed to twice a week- through the summer I have been trying to come three times- I feel stronger and empowered.

 Last week was the FIRST time in almost NINE years I went running- and I could do it! 9 YEARS! I have been 3 or 4 times since then, and it is way easier than class;)

It means alot to me to have and outlet like Jazzersize to come and play, releive stress and strengthen my body.

I really wanted you to know this. Many of the things you say in class touch people, and help them through whatever they are trying to work through.

You are such an inspiration.

Thanks,

See you at class :-)

Angie

 

"Germana is truly the real deal and is the standard by which any trainer should be measured.

I have been overweight for more years than I care to say and have always wanted to change that. I have spent years vowing that Ill start next Monday and next Monday becomes the next and the next because it’s far easier to put it off and sit on the couch for yet another week than taking a courageous leap toward change. And lets face it; taking that first step is scary. Fortunately, enough finally did become enough and instead of facing that daunting task toward health and fitness alone I called Germana who became the leverage I needed to achieve a goal that just seemed unattainable.

I have been training with Germana for 6 months and while I am still on my journey I have achieved some amazing results, not only physically but mentally. Fitness is now a part of my life and with Germanas help and support I have grown to love it.

Germana is without a doubt an expert in her field and a treasure trove of health, fitness and nutrition knowledge, which she shares freely. She makes each workout challenging and creative but most important, she makes it fun! She places a high value on form and as a result has managed to correct a back issue that plagued me for years and Im now pain free. I have truly enjoyed the personal and unique workouts, her easy going style, her friendly personality and relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that she provides. She has motivated me to push past my perceived limits and get some outstanding results. I am forever grateful."


Ann Evans, Nanaimo, British Columbia
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As far as I can remember, I have had a craving for chocolate. And in recent years it had become a compulsion. I would go out of my way to find my daily “fix”. I would gulp it down quickly and immediately would feel relaxed and safer. I felt like this was controlling me. This interfered with my trying to loose weight and lower my cholesterol. I was so fed up with myself and was determined to look into this more deeply. That's when I decided to try hypnotherapy with Germana. Germana suggested that this chocolate problem might stem from a childhood issue that had helped me cope at that time. Hearing Germana suggest that  touched a deep emotional pain and truth in me. She then led me into hypnosis to heal the feelings of shame, fear, anguish, anxiety....etc.  that I had repressed as a child and continued to do so as an adult.  Germana 's intuitive, open and genuine understanding and compassionate approach helped me be honest and comfortable with her and myself.  As I left her house that day, I sensed a new freedom. I did not stop anywhere for chocolate.. ...it was not an issue anymore. All the compulsion and cravings had disappeared.   Now I can choose to have chocolate for the pure pleasure of it and I had it once in the last month.  I highly recommend German's way of healing through hypnotherapy.....she has lots of skills and experience.  I am still amazed and dancing with joy at the results of the deep changes within me..... and I am loosing weight.


Mrs. B.K 
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"I am pain free at last! After 15 years of chronic low back pain, I had forgotten what pain free living was like. I want to thank you for your guidance and training. The bonus is I have lost 15 pounds of fat and I am still dropping.Thank you Germana."

Gordon Grant
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"In the three months of working with Germana, I have come to feel more knowledgeable and more confident about the way in which I exercise. I now realize that, while I may have put the time in to exercise previously, it was mostly inefficient. Now I can use the little time I have for fitness with a better focus and a deeper consciousness of what I am doing. This has been important for me because I have been recovering from a major back injury and have worked with three physiotherapists, a chiropractor, and two massage practitioners over the last two years and have not gotten better. Now I feel strong, have better alignment, better posture, and am finally nearly healed from my injury.Thank you, Germana!"

Past Client
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"A year and a half ago I managed to put cigarettes behind me and put more food in front of me. I continued to work out, but the pounds crept on. As my 40th birthday approached I began to get depressed. "I'm getting old AND fat I whined. My desperate husband bought tickets to Mexico to cheer me up for my birthday, so I spent two great weeks in front of a buffet table. I probably should have taken a cargo plane home. When I saw the pictures of our trip I cried and then got angry. A friend hooked me up with Germana and my life did a 360.Within 3 weeks my shape started changing and I was smiling again. Germana showed me how to workout with maximum results with every move. Before, I had been going through the motions and putting in the time but going nowhere-very disheartening. With Germana's patient guidance I did less work but got way more bang for my buck. She encouraged me to change the way I ate too. Cutting down on carbs and fats yet eating more, I graze all day long and I'm never hungry. And unlike the grazing at the buffet table, I was shrinking and I never get heartburn anymore.

Germana really knows her stuff; she motivates and builds your self-esteem and confidence and she really cares about her clients.

These have been the most progressive 12 weeks of my life. I lost 18 lbs. of fat; I'm now in the excellent range of body fat and I had enough confidence in myself to get a new job. I'm taking a month off for holidays but I'll be back so I can continue this journey of self-discovery that Germana has paved the way for.

I got way more out of this than I ever imagined thank-you so much Germana, you are the best!


Nanaimo Resident
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"I would like to thank you for the transformation in my body and mind. When I started with you in August, just before my 59th birthday, I was 15 lbs. overweight and feeling confused and helpless. I knew I ate healthily and liked exercise and yet each year I seemed to be getting heavier, especially in the `middle' where others really couldn't see. Your gentle, supportive manner has empowered me to recognize my part in this transformation.

Your insight and guidance first re my eating habits was essential and the hypnotherapy did not seem like hypnotism so much as a deep sharing with someone I learned to feel safe with and trusted.

The complete package for me has been the use of the exercise ball. Your careful instruction and personalized exercises for me specifically as a primary school teacher have improved my posture and overall body tone as well as some body shape definition! I was 155 lbs. in August and now am 145lbs. and still trimming.

I know I will continue to work with you Germana, as you help me weed out negative thought patterns and behaviors and overall `wellness'. I highly recommend your services."


Sincerely, Diane Bestwick
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"I have known Germana as an instructor for a few years now but didn't take her up on personal training until this August. I am forty-five years old and have come through a major stress time. Weight was up and had zippo energy to get through the day. I decided to take the time and spend the money for personal one on one. The nutritional information has made such a difference! I am eating more, feeling better, and losing weight at the same time. I have currently lost fifteen pounds of fat and put on two pounds of muscle. Germana has tailored a varied exercise program that I can fit into my busy schedule and doesn't take endless hours in the gym. I like that she changes it up as we go to keep me challenged and not bored. My clothes fit again and friends are noticing the changes and asking me what I'm doing. I feel Germana's services have exceeded my expectations and would encourage anyone to take advantage of them. If I can do it, you can too. Thanks Germana!"

Cathy M.
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"Germana has provided me with excellent fitness support and guidance. Germana is highly knowledgeable with regard to diet, fitness and health. She willingly shares tips on menus, fitness fitting in your personal life, and most importantly approaching fitness with safety carefully planned into her programs. During my time at the studio, I always felt spoiled with lots of personal attention, and the workout was doable, safe and lots of laughs. Germana supported my fitness goals with hypnosis, and this may well be the extra boost people need to make a change. Since working with Germana, I am back into a regular schedule of fitness in my life, and I am much more conscious of making sure my energy level is supported with the nutrition I need. Thanks Germana."

Anna Graham, Feng Shui Consultant Nanaimo
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"After struggling with a few running events last year, I decided it was time I became a better long-distance runner. Germana devised an eating regimen (never say "diet"!) and customized a weight-training workout series that yielded positive results. Not only did I lose 28 pounds, I set two consecutive Personal Best times in half-marathon events. I attribute these achievements in large part to having a leaner, stronger -- and therefore more efficient -- body. It was time for positive change, and with Germana's help, I achieved it!"

Joanne
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"Germana, wow, what could I possibly say that would express the change in my life due to this fabulous person. I have been doing ½ hour sessions with Germana for approx. 2 ½ months. In that amount of time I have gone from a person with low self-esteem to a person who feels great in shorts and a T. 2 sizes and 15 pounds later and I am wonderful thanks to Germana."

Yvonne Roberts
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"Several years ago I worked out regularly, sometimes 7 days a week on my own at a gym, After falling away from fitness for two years, I called German up to put me back on a schedule. Within a very short time period I was able to see results; I have enjoyed every session and found I never got bored. I liked it so much that I even purchased a second package. All the years working out myself I never had the definition in my physique I have currently with just working out 3 times a week!!!!"

Rene Unischewski
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"I have spent almost 2 years under Germana's guidance as a personal trainer. I achieved my goals of weight loss and muscle strengthening in a relaxed but focused environment. Getting fit and staying fit is now a normal routine for me through Germana's encouragement."

Health Care Professional, Nanaimo, BC
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"I have used many of Germana's services and my experience has been nothing but beautiful. My body, mind and soul has been hurt and inadequately taken care of over my life. When I became injured I decided it was time for a change. I hired Germana to work on some personal training. If anyone knows their body and how too keep in shape it is Germana. (Look at her) Her studio is professionally equipped and the environment is warm and welcoming."

Past Client
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"Working one on one with Germana helped me learn so much about exercise, weight training and my body. I was absolutely amazed at how much my body changed in 7 weeks. I lost 15lbs and a total of 16 inches. This did not require me to kill myself working out either. All I did was make a few adjustments to the food I was eating and worked out with Germana three times a week. I can't say enough about how much this experience has changed my life for the better. I feel like a whole new person. Thanks Germana!"

Anonymous Client
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"I began seeing Germana Rovinelli to soothe and integrate my mind and body. Her sensitive and caring approach to fitness training has met and exceeded all my expectations. As a person with tendencies towards anxiety and self-doubt, Germana's facility provided me with a safe place to come into my personal strength. She's like a therapist who your body remembers the next day. Exercise is a powerful tool for accessing the heart and soul, and Germana's approach to training clearly takes into account all aspects of the self.

As I have prepared to move to another community, Germana has ensured that I have all the tools necessary to remain active in my new identity as a woman on the go. Thank you very much Germana"


Marine McDonnell


Hypnotherapy Clients


"It was a recommendation by my massage therapist that led me to hypnotherapy and Germana. My massage therapist believed that my shoulder and neck problems could be a result of long term stress and emotional problems that had to be released. I had been seeing a local counselor for two years dealing with problems associated with emotional abuse from an unfaithful husband and an extremely painful divorce. But after all this counseling, I still had many unanswered questions. I was not too sure what to expect from hypnotherapy, my only experience with hypnosis was through entertainment at the bar and I really didn't believe that I could actually be hypnotized and that it was actually going to help. I had two sessions with Germana, she explained the process of hypnosis and made me feel extremely comfortable. Not only did she relieve the tension in my neck and shoulders, but I also got all my questions answered. I now feel like I have been given a glimpse of the real reason why I am here and feel like I now know a secret and that no matter what happens in my life from now on, it is just all part of a larger plan for me. I would like to thank Germana for opening up a new world to me and introducing me to a therapy that I am anxious to learn and share with others."

Satisfied Client
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"I would like to thank Germana for my new life after over 20 yrs of suffering with IBS I now have a new outlook on my life I can now plan new things without worry, she has helped me look back into my past find the incident that started my fear and helped me get passed it to give me hope that I can move on and not let it run my life. All this after 3 sessions it is unbelievable I thought I was doomed to the way it has been for so long. It has also helped in other parts of my life without that worry I am less stressed and a lot happier. I would definately recommend Germana to my friends and family. Thank you so much."

Satisfied Client
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"I would like to thank Germana for my new life after over 20 yrs of suffering with IBS I now have a new outlook on my life I can now plan new things without worry, she has helped me look back into my past find the incident that started my fear and helped me get passed it to give me hope that I can move on and not let it run my life. All this after 3 sessions it is unbelievable I thought I was doomed to the way it has been for so long. It has also helped in other parts of my life without that worry I am less stressed and a lot happier. I would definately recommend Germana to my friends and family. Thank you so much."

Anonymous Client
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"I am a practicing Medical Intuitive and was having some chest and throat pain. All medical tests were negative but the pain persisted. I read about Germana in the Herbal Collective and decided if she could help. The first appointment went well but it wasn't until I went to bed that night that I noticed I could take a full deep breath with no pain. Also I then went back for a 2nd visit to work out abundance issues. My clients have increased and I got the confidence to now charge what I'm worth. I am feeling worthy and the universe is responding. Thanks Germana"

Nanaimo Resident
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"My first session with Germana was after a nasty day at life. I was upset and frustrated. When I left it was all gone. I left with an amazing peace in my heart and calmness in my soul. As I reflect over my past year with Germana, I have realized that my body can not be fully healthy without my mind and soul also becoming healthy. After I began going back to university I decided to get in touch with a deeper spiritual level of soul work and I have recently begun to work with Germana’s self hypnosis on healing. I do a lot of meditating and have for a few years. The tape Germana has made me brings me to the deepest spiritual experience I have ever had. It is paralyzing and has brought tears to my eyes. I believe that my body mind and soul can not be fully happy and healthy if one of these areas is neglected. The Body, mind and soul for me all need to be worked on. Through out this experience my relationship with Germana has gone beyond a professional level and I absolutely enjoy having the spiritual nature of our relationship in my life. My life has become much more enriched by getting to know Germana on a spiritual level and I will continue to use her services. I also continue to recommend her to others."

Cynthia
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"I felt that I needed to write this letter to you to express my gratitude for the work you have done for me. In particular I wish to state my appreciation for the hypnotherapy sessions. The time that you spent counseling before and after hypnosis was also extremely helpful.

You have a wonderful gift in your ability to work with people. Your understanding and compassion set you apart from most others in your profession. You have resolved a problem that has been with me for most of my life. You did it with a care that helped me to reach a desired goal with a gentleness that helped me without emotional bruising.

Thank you, my friend, and I take the liberty to call you a friend, for anybody that can accomplish what you did for me is indeed a friend."


Bill Manning, Chemainus BC
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"Germana is a caring, compassionate woman who listens to what you say and how you feel. Unlike traditional psychologists, she is focused on changing the feelings, anxieties and concerns that we carry. It is action oriented and teaches the individual how they can heal themselves and overcome challenges. Germana taught me how to help myself, become more resilient and overcome challenges in my life by teaching me how to cope and flourish as the individual I knew I was. All this in a short period of time. It is so liberating to live life free of the past. I couldn't have done it without Germana."

Satisfied Customer
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"I came to Germana with a drug addiction. Within a few weeks I was feeling like a new person. I learned forgiveness. I am totally filled with love for myself, as well as an understanding love for the people in my life. I now practice Yoga and Meditate. I have a clear understanding of what I am here for in this world. I am elated and filled with joy. Best of all, I don't think about drugs anymore at all. I don't need them or want them. Thank you Germana for letting me feel comfortable enough around you and to trust you to help me."

Nanaimo Resident
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"Through the use of Hypnotherapy, with Germana's guidance, I was able to unlock my potential and resolve issues. This has helped me to move forward and to enjoy my life - every moment is a blessing."

Anonymous Client
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"I sought out hypnotherapy to help control food cravings. It helped right away and I felt much happier and lighter in my whole being. I noticed such an improvement after the first treatment that I brought in my ten year old son. Hypnotherapy helped him improve his mood and several long standing warts disappeared as well. Germana is very professional. I would recommend her to anyone."

Iris
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"I felt very safe and comfortable with Germana as my teacher. She calms me with her voice and made me realize I was okay to trust and let go."

Shari
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"Hypnotherapy with Germana has helped me to recognize and heal old hurts from my past. It has enabled me to see the paths I have traveled in my life and learn that I have the power to choose to accept what is good for me and reject what is not. I feel empowered."

Past  Client
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"Germana was there for me with her hypnotherapy skills during a very serious personal crisis. I felt calmer and more able to deal with things better."

Anonymous Client
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"I've had what I thought of as the worst phobia possible. I had a chronic fear of needles all my life. I've always had to be restrained & sedated. After seeing Germana twice, I went in for blood work twice in one day, by myself, and had my blood drawn. I did take some valium, but I know I can do it without any next time. I'm no longer stressed out to the point of being sick for a week."

Satisfied Client
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"I would like to highly recommend Germana Rovinelli and the work she has done with me through hypnotherapy. On four separate occasions over the last year, with the help of Germana, I have confronted some very big issues in my life. These issues were blocking me from reaching my full potential as a creatively evolved spiritual being. Germana is a professional in her field and I have always found the process she uses to be gentle, nurturing and empowering."

Diane Bestwick
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"I had just been through a very painful time in my life-divorce-. And I felt riddled with guilt. I knew that I had done the best I could, and that the guilt wasn't really justified, however it had control over any happiness I felt I might deserve or have in the future, Particularly in my new relationship. I really started examining my guilt after reading Germana's article; I realized a lot of my guilt had been with me for a very long time, even before my marriage. I had no idea what I was guilty for. I was really sick of living with this pain and decided to give Hypnotherapy and Germana a try.

In my first session I was nervous and apprehensive and yet I found Germana's mannerisms to be re-assuring, trustworthy and very professional. In the very first session I got to the root of my guilt with hypnotherapy. I also cleared a number of life draining emotions. The root cause of it all stated very early in my life, I would never have seen them or connected that imprinting to my present day pain.

I feel that I have rooted out some major areas which held me back in my life. I have taken serious strides forward, free from guilt, misplaced sadness, anger or fear. I know absolutely that hypnotherapy worked for me. I have tried a variety of therapies over the years and can attest to the fact that that to date, I have had the greatest positive results, in the shortest amount of time, with the help of Germana and Hypnotherapy.

Yes guilt, sadness, fear and anger touch our lives, but they do not have to be our lives. We have the power through hypnosis to unlock the doors, which could otherwise remain closed to us forever. Today I am moving on, selling the family farm, building a cottage and a newer, stronger more confident me. Thanks Germana"


Nanaimo Resident
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"Our mind is such a powerful tool. There are so many mysteries inside of us that it seems a taboo subject for many. It alarms me that in our fast paced highly developed society there is no official training on how to maximize happiness through mental training and realizing ones highest potential."

Anonymous Client
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"Tapping into your sub-conscious mind can be so powerful! Within 24 hours of a hypno session with Germana on opening up to Abundance in my life - my clinic phone was ringing non-stop with new clients, and I "stumbled" into a "house of my dreams"! Clear the blocks on your path to believing in miracles! See Germana Today!!!"

Lucy Taylor, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Nanaimo

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Germana Rovinelli
Nanaimo Certified
Personal Trainer &
Clinical Hypnotherapist.


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Email: g@germana.ca



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