Being in the fitness field, it’s impossible not to get attached to the people you work with. Some of my greatest joys come from getting to know each person, hearing their stories, and seeing the progress they make. Janette’s journey especially exemplifies this process—her determination inspires me daily.
Janette, about 40 years old, arrived at SolCore Fitness with the body and spine of someone much older. She was in constant, semi-debilitating pain. Her duty to family and hope for relief kept her going, even through days when just making it home meant collapsing without energy for her loved ones.
She sought help from numerous practitioners—chiropractors, massage therapists, and physical therapists—but her pain only grew worse. Not even routine tasks, like bathing her daughters, were manageable. Unable to take pain meds and unwilling to risk spinal fusion, Janette tried acupuncture and found a measure of relief before she reached out to SolCore.
On her initial visit, the wall stretch brought tears to her eyes as tissue was realigned. This pain was tough, but necessary; healing often requires working through discomfort where tissue has “healed out of order.” Janette showed remarkable commitment, doing every stretch and exercise, even at home. At one point, her husband questioned why she kept going; her answer was simple—“Because this has to work.”
Over time, her pain faded. Janette is now lifting, running, and—most importantly—present and active with her family. Her advice: “Keep going! Take it one class at a time, do your homework, and when you don’t feel like going, go anyway. Even a little bit can make a dramatic difference.”
Q&A With Janette
- What made you decide to start a program?
“I was sick and tired of pain. I’d tried everything, but your program spoke to me. I dove in.” - Previous strategies?
“Lifting, running, acupuncture, and PT—none worked. I was told nothing could be done.” - Biggest achievement?
“My pain is almost gone. I can play with my kids, work out, and enjoy life.” - Favorite and least favorite exercise?
“Love lifting. The lower/mid thoracic ELDOA’s are tough but essential.” - Current challenges and goals?
“Continuing posture correction and losing 10–20 lbs gained during inactivity.” - What do you like best about SolCore?
“It works! The personal attention and well-designed program make sense.” - Advice to members?
“Be consistent, do your homework—even just a bit helps.” - Advice to those on the fence?
“Just do it. Commit for at least three months to feel real change. If it can work for me, it can work for anyone.”
Janette’s Extra Thoughts (From Audio):
As a nurse and lactation consultant, Janette faced degenerative disc disease and repeated injuries. At 39, she was facing cervical fusion. “SolCore was a last desperate search. I didn’t want surgery—I wanted my life back.” After trying everything and feeling depressed, Janette felt blessed to find Ekemba and SolCore. “Ekemba saved my life. I recommend this to everyone—family, co-workers, and friends. ELDOA keeps you strong and prevents disability with age. The aging process shrinks us; fitness rebuilds our bodies and keeps us moving.”
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So proud of Janette for all she has acheived with the program. She and I started at about the same time and I can totally see how her motion and posture have changed since starting. Way to go!