Testimonials

"I am so glad I found the Movement Matters Over 60s class. I have not missed one for the last 10 weeks I have been attending. Jess makes every class fun whilst each exercise is targeted to improve strength, balance and mobility in us.

I have definitely felt an improvement on all counts. If any of us have joint problems, she will also adapt the particular exercise for us. I definitely would recommend this class. Well done Jess!"

"I have been attending the sessions and highly recommend them to anyone who, like me is not looking to run a marathon but wants to ensure that they retain the skills they have - and even improve on them! The classes aren’t competitive, you are able to complete tasks at your own pace whilst Jess offers encouragement and advice. It’s a lively friendly group and I look forward to continuing.

No upfront fees. No embarrassing height/ weight/ strength palaver but all the expertise is on hand and advice freely given if you need it. A lovely, friendly, small group who follow the programme at their own pace- it’s brilliant, and helps so much with balance, maintaining strength and confidence."

"Movement Matters is a great exercise class to go to. Aimed at helping people in the 60+ age range with their mobility and balance. I'm so glad I found this class. All exercises are doable. Jess makes the exercises fun and the atmosphere in the class is lovely.

I don't feel tired after the session. I feel revitalised. I'd recommend Movement Matters to everyone over the age of 60 who would like to improve their mobility."

"Jess is amazing, I engaged Jess to help with my wife after her stroke 3 years ago and she has made a huge difference to her recovery and fitness to the point my wife is exercising 3-5 days a week.

Jess is currently helping me with my own recovery and mobility after spinal surgery, she will work with you and explore what you can and can't do and modifies exercises and routines to suit your needs, her knowledge is vast and she is so passionate about helping people like my wife and I, you can feel her enthusiasm and it genuinely drives you to put the work in. Without Jess neither of us would be at the level we are."

"After being told I had Parkinson’s, I was advised to exercise regularly with my goal to keep mobile. I felt I needed some help to ensure that I did the exercises correctly. I have been working with Jess for several months using a tailored sessions to address my needs. I needed help with my balance, strength and overall fitness. Jess can offer Personal health and fitness Training sessions to keep you active. Jess also has an excellent knowledge of the effects of neurological conditions.

In my time with Jess I have seen improvements in all areas of my body shape, balance, strength, mobility and movement. I have no hesitation in recommending Jess."

"After my stroke, I needed help with my right arm, balance, fatigue and cognition. Jess was incredibly understanding of my circumstance and her knowledge was, and is, boundless.

She always listens to whatever I am struggling with that week and tailors the sessions appropriately. Her passion to help other people is beautiful to see. My progress has been unrecognisable and therefore, I cannot recommend her services enough."

"Jess came to our home to carry out a thorough assessment of my husband and equipment we might need to support him in moving around the home safely. She is very professional about her work and genuinely cares about improving and supporting people to live their best life.

We both now attend one of her classes locally, Over 60’s Seated Strength. It’s hard work but good fun too. I would highly recommend Jess and New Horizons Health and Wellbeing to anyone who wants to keep mobile."

"Jess was recommended to us by Grosvenor Physio in Mold. Booking an appointment was quick and easy. Jess came to our home to help my 95 year old dad who had recently had a number of falls. From the moment she walked in to the time she left in our 3 sessions with her, Jess was thorough, personable, professional and adapted her style to suit my Dad.

She got to know us and what we needed and gave us lots of advice and guidance on what dad can do to regain strength, balance and confidence. Since her first visit dad has been back out on his daily walks! Thank you Jess!"

"I was very active, despite being in my late 80s. I camped, went on long hikes, volunteered with Mind, sang in a choir and attended a Creative Writing Group. Covid changed all that. The groups folded, I couldn’t see most of my friends, and I think I became depressed. I even stopped walking my beloved dog because everything seemed too much trouble.

I caught a glimpse of myself walking and didn’t recognise myself. I was shocked that this crouched old lady was me. I wondered, ‘Was it too late to undo the harm of the last 3-4 years of inactivity?’

After a fall, I attended weekly Fall Prevention classes but felt I needed something more tailored to my needs and found Jess. I was reassured that my age wasn’t a problem to her at all.

We started weekly sessions which I really look forward to. They are strenuous but incredibly rewarding. I can now open windows I haven’t reached for years, stand taller, and several people, including my doctor, have commented on the difference.

I am much more independent, opening jars, bottles and tins I used to ask others to do. I am judging distances better, have more confidence, and recently walked half a mile in a favourite local park, something I never thought I’d do ever again.

Jess is incredibly encouraging and positive about my abilities. When something feels difficult, I imagine her saying, ‘Take your time, you can do it.’ The sense of achievement when I do is something I thought I would never feel again.

I totally trust Jess. If she says, ‘You can do it,’ my ‘I can’t’ becomes ‘I will try.’

I can’t recommend Jess highly enough. ‘Being old is a fact, but feeling old is negotiable.’"