Alignmethod Studio - Vancouver West Side Personal Trainer

I am in my 70's and I have been working with Janet at Alignmethod Studio for the past 3 years. Janet was recommended to me by my yoga instructor when I expressed concern to her about my pelvic floor. After my first session, I knew that Janet was going to be a great help and support instructor for me. Janet's skill and training as well as her kindness and attention to my personal needs benefit me greatly. Through core work, strength building and breathing techniques, as well as much more, I know that I will continue to work with Janet.

I came across Janet and Align studio by chance and I am sure glad I did! Being an athlete, pregnancy was very difficult as it slowed me down and restricted many of my activities, so once my little one was born I was desperate to get going again. Knowing my pelvic floor had just gone through a very traumatic event, I wanted someone that was educated about postpartum recovery. Janet and Align have been the perfect match for me!The studio is an ideal size and location, and it has been perfect for our small group Momma Strength classes. The fact that I can walk to the studio with my little one and do an hour of strength training where I'm not worried what my little one is like (Janet is a mom herself) has been a saving grace in my postpartum recovery in so many ways. My only regret is that I didn't find her earlier.

Janet is incredible! Ever since I started working with her, I have been able to have more freedom and strength in my body. She was the first person that noticed my ribs were not moving when I took a deep breath and I also greatly benefitted from learning hypopressives. She has a unique approach for each individual she works with and I would recommend her to anybody who wants someone who will spend the extra time to create an individualized and focused plan.

I have attended alignmethod during pregnancy and postpartum. Janet's classes are still challenging and interesting even a year later. She is highly knowledgeable and delivers a tough workout, yet gentle in her approach. I have learned so much about proper form and how to engage those hard to target muscles. There are so many unique things that make this studio special, the personalized approach, baby friendliness, small class size and flexibility and the amazing community of women. I would highly recommend alignmethod and Janet.

I have been working with Janet for well over a year and it has been an excellent experience. I really needed to address my core and lack thereof because as I'm aging and weight shifts around and mobility is different - I needed to learn a new way to be to be and move. I have learned so much from Janet and think about my body in a different way now and have learned to move in a different way. Janet is extremely knowledgeable and is constantly engaged in her own professional development so her methods are current. She is passionate about what she does, she is thoughtful about each session she plans for you and I always walk out of there feeling great! Highly recommended!

Janet is beyond knowledgeable about the body, alignment & breathe. She was such a wonderful support during pregnancy and has continued to be invaluable in my bodies post partum recovery. I cannot recommend her & her studio enough!

Janet's wealth of knowledge about the pelvic floor, breath work and alignment is incredible but most important is the way in which she communicates it in an approachable, gentle way. I came to Janet to address injuries from working out and again to ensure I was engaging my core correctly when lifting. I've done small group classes, one on one sessions and workshops with Janet and have come out with instructions and cues which I can continue to implement in my every day to ensure I'm moving mindfully and confidently. She's easy to speak to, hears you and genuinely cares about her clients.

I've been working with Janet since the fall of 2019 when she opened her studio at 33rd and Mackenzie. I dropped in to see what was opening up in my neighbourhood and when Janet told me what kind of classes she'd be offering, I signed up. Although I'd always been active (yoga, pilates), I was having back problems that were getting worse, and I have osteoarthritis in most joints. Regular fitness classes weren't working for me. Janet told me more about my alignment and body mechanics than anyone ever has. I was surprised at how much I had to work on - I didn't breath well, stand well, move well, but she kept me going with patience and empathy. Janet recommended a specific Physio, who noticed my scoliosis - which I've had since childhood, but it had progressed significantly and explained my back pain and pelvic floor changes. I don't think it would have been diagnosed if it hadn't been for Janet. When I was referred to the Scoli Clinic, Janet worked with my scoliosis Physio to support me, and my Physio said I was lucky to have Janet (don't I know!). I now manage my scoliosis with nothing but exercise! And until hand surgery a couple of months ago slowed me down, I was in better physical shape than I'd been for years. Janet adapts classes for me so I haven't lost all of my progress and I'm looking forward to being stronger than ever very soon. I consider myself a permanent student of Janet's!

Janet is an exceptional trainer offering specialized and client-centered care. She has accompanied me before and after giving birth to my second child, and she has always met my health, fitness and wellness needs with tremendous attention. Her classes are baby-friendly which is so helpful to get a workout done. I highly recommend her classes.

I was so lucky to find Janet 18 months ago. She is gently supportive and knows when I need to be pushed harder. She has transformed my connection with my body and my ability to move without pain. I also appreciate that she is constantly learning and challenging herself to find new solutions. I love this joint problem solving approach and that she has stayed curious and committed throughout this journey. My body is completely different, but beyond that she has helped me build a daily exercise habit that has kept me strong and more resilient to stress.