Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better
Before coming to The Med Gym, I experienced a lot of discomfort and pain. I had both knees replaced and was dealing with a fractured kneecap. Physical therapy did help a lot and to continue my progress with strength, I was recommended to The Med Gym.
After about 6 weeks (going 2x/week), I have noticed so much improvement from the exercise program Calvin provided me. I am able to walk faster and farther with minimal pain, which makes my dogs happier. I still have room for improvement, however, my progress continues and I look forward to increasing weights and exercise repetitions in the future.
The COVID era was a real struggle for me emotionally and physically. I was not exercising much and I gained a lot of weight. I hit an all-time low in December 2022 when my doctor said that I had high blood pressure. I was given 30 days to make some diet/lifestyle changes or be put on BP medication. I contacted the nutritionist at The Med Gym, Erin Smeigh, who was a great help with making appropriate nutrition/supplementation changes. On top of some nutrition changes, I met with Bill Bodisch and started working out at The Med Gym.
Because of Med Gym, I got my blood pressure under control, I lost 20 pounds, and dropped 3 pant sizes. With Bill’s personalized exercise programs, my flexibility, balance and strength have greatly improved. They also take a holistic approach to improving your lifestyle through nutrition, resistance training and the new “InBody” equipment to assess my muscle vs fat.
I would absolutely recommend the Med Gym to others - it’s a good fit for just about any age, lifestyle, fitness/nutrition goals, etc. The trainers are personable and knowledgeable, and they personalize your program based on an initial assessment and your goals.
Keleigh Nichols
Before my time at The Med Gym I had a significant shoulder injury on my right side. I had two failed shoulder surgeries with replacement, and a shoulder joint infection. A third surgery with replacement was on the calendar and I knew I was going to have to work really hard to make it work. I had lost almost all mobility and strength in my right arm. I couldn’t lift more than 5 lb or put my hand over my head which made washing, styling my hair, and getting dressed difficult. After doing physical therapy, I was referred to Kade at The Med Gym which completely turned my life around. Working with Kade has helped me regain strength and mobility in my right arm/shoulder and improve my overall health and fitness. I have a much easier time doing my regular daily activities- bathing, dressing, cooking, driving. I have more energy for other activities: walking, shopping, going out with friends.
Since I was using my left arm almost exclusively for years, I eventually needed a shoulder replacement on my left shoulder. However, because I had been coming to The Med Gym for some time, I was much stronger and in better shape. My recovery was much easier and quicker thanks to the great exercise program and the fantastic coaching and support that I have received. As a whole, I feel so much stronger and that makes me feel more confident in everything that I do. It affects every choice I make because I don’t question my strength, balance, energy, or stamina. I recommend The Med Gym to everyone! It’s a fun atmosphere with knowledgeable trainers who give you a program to follow based on exactly what you need.
Marianne & Ed Scholl
I (Marianne) joined The Med Gym in August 2023 after completing physical therapy with the recommendation I can continue increasing mobility and strength at The Med Gym. I have pulmonary fibrosis and severe lymphedema so I don't feel like I belong in a gym, however, The Med Gym has given me the opportunity to work out and improve my pulmonary function and lose weight.
Ed, my husband, was my chauffeur but once he saw how much I enjoyed the gym and the progress I was making, he decided to give it a try. Instantly, he was hooked. He has spinal stenosis and two herniated discs, but with Kade’s programming, he can move better at work and has very little pain in his back.
We have decided to make our health a priority and The Med gym makes that fun. The programs are tailored towards your physical abilities, so when I had a setback with my ankle in December, Kade adjusted my program so that I could still exercise and feel better.
The team is just great! When Kade is busy, Bill comes over to help. I have also been doing nutrition coaching with Erin and have seen great changes there too. This place is life changing, I don’t know where we would be without them.
Jen
When I completed physical therapy after my right knee replacement in March 2018, I had one strong muscle: my right quad. At that time, I decided that I liked having a strong muscle and thought it would be fun to have more strong muscles! My physical therapist recommended calling the Med Gym, so I called David Drinks, and I have been a client of the Med Gym since then. The Med Gym is the kind of place where friendships are formed, pep talks are given, and workouts are customized to the needs of each client. David adjusts my exercise program each time I visit based on my pain level. At every one of my visits to the gym, David asks me how I'm doing, if I have pain or stiffness, and he assigns me exercises that help me with everyday activities. A year after I joined the Med Gym, I had my left knee replaced, so I was able to do quite a bit of "pre-hab" prior to the surgery. The hospital's physical therapists and medical professionals were pleasantly surprised to see how well I could move one day after surgery. David communicated with the physical therapist who worked with me after that surgery, and my journey from the gym to surgery, then to PT, and back to the gym was seamless.
It has been five years since the second knee replacement, and we are still working to strengthen everything affected by those joint replacement surgeries. The trainers at the Med Gym work to strengthen their clients' entire bodies, not only the areas that have been injured or undergone surgery. David has assembled a team of professionals who work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, physical challenges, and personalities. Not only is it a gym where people go to work hard and get stronger, but there are plenty of laughs and an overall atmosphere of camaraderie. I would never have thought that I would work out at a gym for six years, but David and his team make it a pleasure. This is my home away from home.
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - PERSONAL TRAINING - DIETITIAN CONSULTING - NUTRITION COACHING
Contact Us
290 E Pomfret St. Carlisle, PA 17013
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 717-254-6751
OR Text: 717-347-0462
Hours: M-F 7am-7pm (by appointment only)
Sat 8am-11am (by appointment only)
Sun Closed