THIS WORKS!
From first contact when I called to get more details about the pulmonary rehab program, throughout the entire process of enrollment, the introduction to my wonderful EP, Justy, the workouts, the education, the coaching, the encouragement -- in all aspects the program has met or exceeded my expectations. The education has guided me to a more focused awareness of how all the elements of my health affect my COPD (and vice versa) and provided straightforward tools to improve and manage. Justy's gentle reminders and encouragement have been invaluable. She is like a good friend who just happens to have the education, understanding, insight and skills to keep you on the rails. The most surprising part has been the success of the exercise program. Taking into consideration my actual fitness kevel as a 74 year old diabetic with high blood pressure and COPD, and designing the exercise to gently improve me without beating me up, I have been making consistent progress without exhaustion and pain. Back in March when I went searching for help, I was filled with despair. Over the course of that very long, very cold winter,I was repeatedly sick. I lost strength, endurance and motivation and had to admit I was having my first significant exacerbation. Not ready to give up, I went looking for solutions. Thank goodness that Carda was there.