I enjoyed meeting you and getting started with my new fitness regime.  You seemed particularly well suited to training and inspiring Baby Boomers who need to improve their fitness.  Morgan D.

John Vallimarescu is one of the best Personal Trainers I have ever had. He is very careful to address the unique needs of each client. He pushes you but does not exert excessive pressure -- perfect balance. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding Personal Trainer... Donna R.

Special kudos to John V. who I have trained with for a while and who combines a supportive demeanor with a desire for each client to reach their maximum potential. I would highly recommend him!  Charles V.

I have done some post PT training with John Vallimarescu. As we know it can be daunting to come back from injury or illness, but he has been knowledgeable, supportive, flexible, and always encouraging, engaged and effective. He somehow makes the work enjoyable! Five stars! Kathy G.

John Vallimarescu is wonderful! He is helping me to navigate recovery after a neurological illness, and he does this with good humor, optimism, and never-ending interest in the field. He researches options and constantly brings new ideas to our work together. I recommend him with sincere enthusiasm!  Kathy J.

John lives in my building and trains several of us in our fitness center. He's an excellent trainer -- very focused, but not pushy, and is really good at explaining what muscle groups various exercises help. He specializes in strength training for older adults, but I think trains others as well. We consider him a real find.  Sandra C.

To those seeking relief of back pain:

The core is key!

I am a Radiologist and have spent the last 36 years in a hospital-based practice. I do minimally invasive image-guided procedures. It requires me to wear a lead lined protective apron and weighs about 29 pounds. Years ago the protective gear was even heavier before the development of newer and lighter materials.

Over the years, I developed 2 lumbar discs and significant cervical and lumbar degenerative disease. Twice, I was ready to have lumbar disc surgery due to the pain radiating down my legs (radiculopathy). I was told that I needed to do “core strengthening exercises.”

Fast forward…

Physical therapy helped a bit but was not optimal.

A friend recommended that I get a "personal trainer.”

“Over the top!” I said to myself

Fast forward…….

Aside from the occasional aches and pains, I no longer have the pain shooting down my legs and the lumbar back/neck pain is gone. No need for surgery. I began twice weekly sessions with John 2 years ago and have continued this over the past two years.

John has taught me to believe in my body and trust in the feedback it gives me. Hip bridges, “cursed" dead bugs, bird dogs, upper body exercises, and yes; an occasional “dreaded" plank.

I am the better for all of this.

John is extremely knowledgeable and patient. He understands “seniors.” As an academic physician (just retired) I so enjoy quizzing him about muscle groups, diseases, etc. He has an impressive depth of scientific knowledge and a great sense of humor. He keeps the workout sessions lively and entertaining.. Five stars! Worth doing for your health and well-being.  Dr. Tony V., Professor of Radiology and Surgery