Testimonials

In October of 2009 after 2 years of a painful separation/ divorce going from a family of three to a single mom routine and packing on over 30 lbs – I knew it was a time in my life that I needed to change my lifestyle so one of my friends had suggested Urban Wellness Centre (UWC)

I was reluctant at first to join UWC but when I met with Kathryn Sawatzky – she was very understanding and compassionate of my life’s situation. I had undergone a fitness assessment and it had come to the conclusion that I was so out of shape and overweight. I had committed myself to the exercise and weight program Kathryn put me on and watching my eating habits by making healthier food choices and maintaining 3-meals a day + healthy snacks in between and drinking lots and lots of water.

In the course of 9 months I have lost over 20 lbs – the transformation was unbelievable – I have never felt so much better in my life. I find that I am sleeping better and my self-esteem has improved drastically. I was even able to run and catch up with my 6 years old son!! I had gone from being a depressed woman to a happier and vibrant woman and it’s all thanks to one woman who helped me – Kathryn Sawatzky.

I vowed to continue my membership at UWC for as long as it takes because if I can do it, so can you!

Thank you Kathryn for making my life so much better!

- Brenda Stanley

E mail: brenda.stanley@gov.mb.ca

I hope that after reading this people will drop in to check out the Urban Wellness Centre!  You don’t know what you are missing, so I’ll let you know…..

It is a very spacious modern facility with a positive and comfortable environment, which is very conducive to working out.  It is non-pretentious and you will see individuals with all fitness levels there; no one will feel out of place whether you have never worked out before or you are a “regular”.  The Centre has top of the line equipment, which even I can operate, so no one else should have a problem with it!  It offers free-weights, weight and cardio machines, individual equipment such as bands & a variety of exercise balls, a variety of classes and other services such as massage.  It is a one-stop shop!

I have attended a gym for close to 3 years where Kathryn Sawatzky has been the Program Director and I can honestly say she is GREAT.  She has extensive experience and expertise, very willing to assist people with their questions (I always have a lot!), demonstrates equipment for me and specific exercises.  She is extremely personable and makes everyone feel very welcome!  She is definitely “for the members” and has a real dedication to fitness.

For me, one of the most important things in a fitness facility is that it must be cleaner than CLEAN, and the Urban Wellness Centre gets top marks!  It has a clean & spacious change room and many conveniences including hair driers so you don’t have to lug a bunch of stuff in your gym bag.  The lockers have enough room to store everything in easily.

Another important factor for me and likely most other business people is CONVENIENCE.  Being able to get a workout in during the day is important when you have a busy schedule and who doesn’t?  Because you don’t have to drive to and from a gym, you save a lot of time and it is ideal for those who have to race to pick up children at day care at the end of the work day.

I think the Urban Wellness Centre may be the best kept secret downtown, but more people should really take advantage of all it has to offer and see how easy it is to incorporate fitness into their busy day!

-Claudine Hebert