Hear from people we’ve worked with
We build individualized plans and work closely with every client, offering feedback and support every step of the way. Here's what that partnership has meant for some of the people we work with.
Meet Mary
Mary has navigated chronic progressive MS for more than 30 years. Six years ago, a fall broke her hip, and she spent the next six years using a wheelchair. During that time, she felt reduced to a diagnosis. "When I went in a wheelchair, you turned into a number with the doctors," she says. "I think they felt that I gave up." Mary hadn't given up. She was waiting for the right opportunity.
When she began working with Sarcolink, her goal was clear: get out of the wheelchair. At first, even standing was difficult during therapy. "I was hanging on to these bars for dear life," she says. Years of sitting had left her muscles shortened and weak, and rebuilding that strength meant starting from the beginning. After six weeks of consistent training, everything changed. "I wasn't hanging on," she says. "It was amazing, and I couldn't believe that I could walk."
Today, Mary hasn't used her wheelchair in over 15 months. It sits unused, gathering dust. More than the physical progress, she describes getting her life back through reconnecting with friends, leaving the house, and feeling like herself again. "Without balance, you can't walk," she says. "You build muscle, learn balance, and gain a lot of confidence." Her message to anyone considering the program is direct: "Just get up and do it. Take the first step."
Meet Diane
Diane has been living with MS for 26 years. When she found Sarcolink, her goals were simple: build strength and reduce falls. What she found went beyond that. Through her Sarcolink program, she learned to feel her leg muscles engage again, something that once felt out of reach. She describes how , before, her instinct was to to grab for support whenever she felt unsteady. Now, she takes a stabilizing step instead. "With that step, I stabilize,” she says.
Prior to enrolling, Diane had planned a trip to Italy with her new husband that motivated her during her training sessions. She wanted to explore museums, enjoy a glass of wine, and walk without fear. During that trip, when she climbed to the top of a palace under her own strength, she felt something she hadn't in years. "I was so proud of myself because my legs could carry me," she says.
For Diane, her Sarcolink program was about more than exercises. It was about being seen and supported. "You feel valued and heard," she says. "A lot of times in the medical community, you feel like a number. I never felt that way with Stephen, ever." Her advice to anyone considering the program is simple: "It is really worth the investment in yourself. When you invest in yourself, you can only win."