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A Case Study: A Brooklyn mom. Referred by another teacher, came to TDM to reconnect with her body and strengthen areas of the body that were missed thru other workout

Presenting Traits:

  • Experiences joint pain due to an autoimmune disease

  • Limited & imbalanced mobility in thoracic region

  • Experiences discomfort in her mid upper-back and her range of motion differs from one side to the other

  • Weakness in her hips

  • Quad dominance, weak glutes


THE DANAHER METHOD APPROACH TO THIS CLIENT:


  • In Our Session Together We:

    • With this client simplicity & layering are key

    • We focus on foundations - core, alignment, posture - and once she feels it in her body mastered we progress the exercise. This is to make sure the progressions are safe and that she is building strength by connecting to her deepest muscles first

    • In our sessions we focus on upper-body mobility, abdominal exercises that connect her to her deep core and hip stability

    • This client is committed. We meet 2x a week, on other days she joins the online Body Organization class and takes classes from the online library.

    • Consistency is the key to results and that’s clear with this client. In our time together her core is stronger, her hips are more stable, she has more mobility & strength in her upper-body.



These are the classes from the online library that have helped her:



  1. For upper-body strength


  1. For pelvis & hip stability


  1. For upper-body mobility




WHAT THIS CLIENT HAD TO SAY...


Working with Catherine has truly been life-changing for me. I’ve lived with joint pain since my teens due to an autoimmune condition, and many workout spaces have felt too fast-paced or harsh on my body. Catherine’s approach is completely different - thoughtful, holistic, and deeply mindful of how the body moves and heals. Her classes have been a game-changer for me. I’ve built real strength without compromising joint health, and I actually look forward to working out. Each class is a perfect blend of fun, calming, and energizing.


NEXT STEPS:


If this case study resonates with you, you can find & practice these classes I recommended to this client in our online class library.


Resources:

Class are hosted at The Floor on Atlantic.







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