Blue Sky Fitness Studio is a testament to the statement that “Not all gyms/trainers are made equal!” This is a community based gym with a very welcoming atmosphere. The trainers are knowledgeable and understand the relationship between emotional and physical health. Blue Sky Fitness Studio has literally saved my life!
7 months ago, I experienced every parent’s worst nightmare. I lost my 23 year old son to Cancer. Before his death, my son, Stephane made me promise to get fit and start to exercise. So four months after losing him, I walked reluctantly through the doors of Blue Sky Fitness Studio. I remember shaking all over and crying while explaining to the owner Kathryn Sawatzky what had happened. She listened intently and I could tell right away that she was genuine and empathetic to my plight. I set up an appointment and she texted me that same evening, reassuring me that I had started on the right path and that my son would be so proud of me. That small gesture made all the difference.
That was almost 6 months ago and I can truly say that Blue Sky Fitness Studio and Kathryn Sawatzky have helped me to get through the most difficult time of my life. While nothing can fill the emptiness I feel, exercise has helped me to push through the grief. It has provided direct benefits to my mood and health, and indirect benefits as it forced me out of isolation and into the world. Grief takes away energy, joy and focus, but my time with Kathryn has given it back. Kathryn has allowed me to come into a space where I can focus on myself. She has helped restore some of my buoyancy. She has helped me to embrace self-care and her life lessons have been transformational. My time at Blue Sky gives me the opportunity to let go of stress and gain the capacity to build resilience and make myself happy. Thank you to the wonderful members of Blue Sky for welcoming me open heartedly and to all the trainers who always encourage and push me to do my best.
Lynne