I went to House of Payne two years ago to improve my overall health. I also hoped to improve decades of chronic back pain, pain associated with permanent nerve damage, and balance issues. I’d seen a multitude of doctors and physical therapists who assured me I was “as good as I was going to be,” with nothing to offer but prescription pain meds.

Within 7 months, my back pain and nerve pain were gone. I remember the day I experienced no pain, and felt euphoric! Since then, I’ve continued to get stronger, in better shape, and improved my balance. I’m 65, and doing so much better than many people in my age group. I love this place. It’s the first gym I’ve visited where there’s no judgment, no weird sense of competition between gym goers, no childish behaviors. People are friendly and clearly there to work on their health.

Valerie, Steve, and Rachel, as well as a couple of other trainers there, have helped and encouraged me more times than I can count. I’m nothing short of grateful. I’m certain the quality of my life has substantially improved.