Linda B.

“I’m 71 years old and have worked as a realtor for the past 25 years. In August 2024, I began private lessons at the
Martial Arts Center for Health. I had recently lost nearly 21⁄2 inches in height due 11 broken vertebra and the
compression it created in my torso. The change in my posture made everyday movement challenging. Since starting
at MACH, I’ve seen vast improvements in my upper body strength — exactly what I needed to support my spine and
stand upright with more ease and confidence.
I found MACH through a simple Google search after my massage therapist surprised me one day by saying, ‘You
need to start Tai Chi.’ I’d never even considered it before, but her recommendation stuck. I assumed she practiced
Tai Chi herself because she spoke so knowledgeably about how it could stretch and strengthen my muscles. A week
later, when I told her I had joined, she laughed and said, ‘Wait, where? I want to do that too!’ I couldn’t believe she
wasn’t already doing it. Within a week she was also a member of MACH!
Nearly a year into my practice, I can now raise my arms above my shoulders — something I couldn’t do when I first
came in. Just recently, I spent a week in New York City walking 5–6 hours a day with a friend, and I felt strong and
capable the whole time.
I’m incredibly grateful to have found this place and to have Matt as my instructor. His patience and guidance have
made all the difference as I work to rebuild my health and strength. This experience has truly been life-changing.”
— Linda B.
Private Student at the Martial Arts Center for Health