The pulmonary rehab program is excellent and it really gives you hope that you can actually do and learn more than you originally thought possible. The therapists are extremely knowledgeable and they will definitely answer any questions that you may have. Prior to coming here, I felt that I couldn’t do anything. I didn’t have the strength to stand and cook a meal and I had to take breaks when I was preparing my meals. I couldn’t climb stairs and I couldn’t go grocery shopping either. The biggest thing that bothered me was not being able to do things with my grandchildren and now I am able to play with them again. I have made much progress since starting pulmonary rehab here. When I started coming here, I could only use 2 pound dumbbells and now I have worked my way up to the 5 pound dumbbells. I also recently joined the YMCA. Some of the therapists here suggested I try yoga and I’m also going to attempt that. The therapists here are very encouraging and they give you the strength necessary to get better. They really care about you and you can tell that it comes from the heart. They are very uplifting and they give you praise throughout the program. I have never been in another pulmonary rehab program but I have been around respiratory therapists before and they’re not all like these therapists. Some do not care for you as much as they do. Tanya is very accommodating and is very sweet. She has been wonderful and is always so upbeat. She knows her job and always has the right answer. She is very good about making sure that she doesn’t push you too much, but just enough to keep you progressing. Ron, Marty and Ken we’re also very wonderful. Morgan just started working here and she always has a smile on her face. I would definitely recommend this program to others as I think that it is a very important program for anybody that is afflicted with any lung disease. I don’t know how to get the word out to everyone about this program but this is a good start. I'm going to miss them very much!
Linda M.
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