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Testimonials from Jackie's Classes
Liz - Pain in inner thighs following chemo & radiation treatments
"I've been a fitness & Pilates instructor for over 10 years. When Jackie told me about the Miracle Ball, I thought why not try it at my studio. I have a lot of people who may benefit. I took the class so I could tell my clients & students what to expect. I never imagined it would help me. You see I finished chemo & radiation 6 months ago. Since then I've been able to workout, but my hips have been locked up. I've stretched, had massage & more. Nothing was working. I thought that it was just something I'd have to live with. But in just one Miracle Ball class my hips have opened up & let go. Not only that, they've stayed opened up. I run, I spin & train with weights, but my hips feel better than ever!"
"I've been a fitness & Pilates instructor for over 10 years. When Jackie told me about the Miracle Ball, I thought why not try it at my studio. I have a lot of people who may benefit. I took the class so I could tell my clients & students what to expect. I never imagined it would help me. You see I finished chemo & radiation 6 months ago. Since then I've been able to workout, but my hips have been locked up. I've stretched, had massage & more. Nothing was working. I thought that it was just something I'd have to live with. But in just one Miracle Ball class my hips have opened up & let go. Not only that, they've stayed opened up. I run, I spin & train with weights, but my hips feel better than ever!"
Charn - More flexibility in pelvic area and relief from stress in shoulders.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I participated in my first Miracle Ball class with Jackie but was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable and relaxing it was. We concentrated on back, hips and pelvis as well as elbows that day and I left class feeling revived and "aligned". I was even more excited the next day when I realized my "tight" hips had much more flexibility than before and the ache and discomfort I had been experiencing in my pelvic area had completely disappeared!
Sold! I was a convert and a believer from Day 1!
This week we concentrated on shoulders and I have found some relief from the chronic stress I carry in that area of my body.
I find Jackie to be a wonderful communicator and her voice is very soothing and easy to listen to.
I highly recommend her classes to anyone who wants to find the new and improved version of their body!
Sincerely,
Charn Romanelli
Sold! I was a convert and a believer from Day 1!
This week we concentrated on shoulders and I have found some relief from the chronic stress I carry in that area of my body.
I find Jackie to be a wonderful communicator and her voice is very soothing and easy to listen to.
I highly recommend her classes to anyone who wants to find the new and improved version of their body!
Sincerely,
Charn Romanelli
Jessica - Shooting pain from ankle to upper thigh gone.
I came into my first class led by Jackie O'Neal, a certified instructor that follows Elaine Patrone's "Miracle Ball Method," and was caught by huge surprise and revelation. I was quite skeptical coming into that class, not being familiar with the "ball method," although I had a positive outlook and went out of my comfort zone to try something new.
For the past six months, I had intense throbbing pain in my right leg, that would shoot up from my ankle to my upper thigh. Everyone morning and night would be a struggle, and it was bothersome and I had tried everything. Stretching, Yoga, Muscle Creams, Herbs, Medicine...nothing worked.
After just one session with Jackie the pain was gone. Simply laying on two small balls, where my body would lie naturally with with gravitational pull, had no idea what was occurring in my body...but through my breath and body dialogue, noticing any tension and shifts or realignments taking place simultaneously, was releasing that pain. I cannot explain it, but I recommend this method to anyone who is suffering from any pain physically and mentally. It cleared my mind too and I left more mindful about my body and soul. This is my testimonial from the heart.
Testimonials from a series of introductory 2 Hour Workshops organized by Frances for her Pilates and Nordic Walking Groups at Colbury Hall, New Forest, UK - March 2013 / April 2013
For the past six months, I had intense throbbing pain in my right leg, that would shoot up from my ankle to my upper thigh. Everyone morning and night would be a struggle, and it was bothersome and I had tried everything. Stretching, Yoga, Muscle Creams, Herbs, Medicine...nothing worked.
After just one session with Jackie the pain was gone. Simply laying on two small balls, where my body would lie naturally with with gravitational pull, had no idea what was occurring in my body...but through my breath and body dialogue, noticing any tension and shifts or realignments taking place simultaneously, was releasing that pain. I cannot explain it, but I recommend this method to anyone who is suffering from any pain physically and mentally. It cleared my mind too and I left more mindful about my body and soul. This is my testimonial from the heart.
Testimonials from a series of introductory 2 Hour Workshops organized by Frances for her Pilates and Nordic Walking Groups at Colbury Hall, New Forest, UK - March 2013 / April 2013
I would like to thank you for arranging the Miracle Ball Workshop with Jackie.
As I didn't really know what to expect I was pleasantly surprised. I thought Jackie set just the right mood - the two hours flew by and I left with a loose feeling to my body and totally relaxed. I could easily have continued for a another hour and would definitely attend any further sessions in the future. Very impressed... Hazel Really enjoyed the class yesterday. When we did the exercise of laying on the floor with our arms out at right angles to our body, and then bending the arm from the elbow so the backs of our hands touched the floor, I was only able to do the right arm. My left hand was quite a way off the floor and my arm felt uncomfortable. Have tried this exercise twice today and my left hand goes all the way to the floor with ease. I guess my shoulders must be loosening up. Something must be working !! ... Jill G I really enjoyed the session and slept like a log, very unusual for me! I have surprisingly found myself on the carpet today, more work with the ball in the lower back and the back of my neck. Interestingly, I am still able to put my arms and hands to the floor behind me. As you know that has always been a challenge and quite a revelation last night. I can see how the balls will bring benefit with regular practice. I am still intrigued by how cold everyone became, usually I take ages to warm up and invariably get cramp but there was none of that. I was warm by the time I reached home... Margaret I really enjoyed the workshop and would recommend it to anyone concerned that stress is affecting their well being. We lead such busy and demanding lives, it is important to stop, take time for ourselves and to listen to our bodies. Working with the Miracle Balls is not 'exercise' which might frighten some people off. It is more intuitive and about raising awareness, something that people may find beneficial in conjunction with other mindful practices. Since the session I have found myself noticing just how tense I am in normal everyday situations ,the first step to change. Looking at the book that Jackie provided, there is so much more to learn. Whilst you can do a lot at home on your own, there is no substitute for a class in which you can ask questions and benefit from supportive guidance and facilitation. Jackie was a very good teacher. She gave clear instructions and differentiated throughout the session, working to meet the needs of the different people in the group and responding to our experiences sensitively and with humor... Lynne |
I really enjoyed the workshop, and the 2 hours just flew by – could have perhaps done with another hour to cover other parts of the body ie. Neck and shoulders, and perhaps a slightly smaller class so there could have been more individual attention.
I had my usual aching right leg and buttock on Saturday, and spent about 45 minutes on the balls which resulted in complete lack of ache, which has continued in the subsequent days... Jo Dear jackie. I am very pleased with the balls and techniques, thanks. I had low backache which i was going to the chiropractor about but after using the balls every day since the latest workshop i attended it has gone away. (I cancelled my appt) I have just had my two daughters visiting with my three granddaughters staying for a week and other visitors visiting them, with lots of cooking and playing. I am delighted to say that with laying on the balls daily i have had no problems. Great, thanks...Ann I loved the workshop, like you, my shoulders- particularly the left one, have felt much looser since the ball work and this is really remarkable. I loved the relaxed nature and feel of the 2 hour class, a real luxury to be directed to lay and breathe and give in to gravity... Isabel Well I slept really well, infact really couldn't get motivated to get up when the alarm went off, next time make it a Friday night, lol. And I definately felt so mych looser and relaxed in my body, was quite incredible. My left elbow was a bit uncomfortable, maybe spent a bit too long that side? I would definately be interested in doing a session more regularly, maybe monthly, and explore other area's to use the ball or maybe be more specific and target problem area's. I spoke with some friends yesterday and one of them who had a car accident last year and is still in pain despite lots of physio said she is seriously interested in coming along when you qualify and to let her know when you have...Julie I really enjoyed the workshop. The time flew by and I felt it was very good value for money. Jackie's style is easy, friendly, open and I was just a little disappointed that people were reluctant to 'join in' with how they were feeling. I certainly felt the benefit, particularly with my shoulders and my left elbow being able to touch the floor where it hadn't before the exercise - brilliant!... Jenny |