Question 1

Chronic Pain

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"I started working with Megan almost a year ago after being diagnosed with a Chronic Pain, central sensitisation condition. After meeting Megan I realised just how important exercise is to start on a path to controlling my pain. Working with Megan has played a massive role in my road to gaining control back, and without the ongoing-support I received, and still receive, I don’t think I would be in the better position that I am in now compared to one year ago. The exercise plan felt so daunting to start with, but working closely with Megan I can actually say I enjoy it once I get into the gym. I have a comprehensive plan which I use each time I go to the gym, even after a year. Megan has always been so professional, but also really does care about clients and their well-being. Megan became a great sounding board for me, and it is so reassuring knowing there is someone there at the end of the phone if there was anything I needed. She made a hard part of life much more bearable and I will continue to use the techniques and tricks she has taught me to get through"Melissa (Wide-spread chronic pain/central sensitisation disorder, depression and anxiety)
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“In a huge amount of pain and generally angry and upset with the thought of being sent to yet another person, was my attitude, when I walked into the gym to keep my appointment with Megan.  She was great. She has seen me cry more times than my mother and yet never made me feel useless, even when I had problems lifting the 1kg weights that were my original nemesis.  From the paperwork that she gave me each week and the good conversation and the laughs we had, while stuck on the ground and not able to get up, it helped me mentally and physically deal with what had happened. Nothing was too much trouble and Megan didn’t mind answering questions about anything. After a lot of hard work from my side and ongoing encouragement from Megan, I felt that together as a team we accomplished what I never originally thought possible.  I have most of my life back! For that, I will be eternally grateful. A huge thanks”Liane (Severe mid to upper-back chronic pain)
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“Megan kept me well informed with text messages and emails. The follow up messages were encouraging. I found our catch up chats before each session valuable. The reports were very thorough and helpful especially in terms of providing me with information on what to expect when exercising with chronic pain. Having Megan there to provide other workout options or changes to my routine based on how I was physically feeling at the time was extremely helpful. Megan has provided me with knowledge and comfort going forward knowing that I can keep physically fit without causing damage to my health. I have been more than happy with the service that Megan provided and would be very happy to use her services again in the future if I need them.”Angela (Wide-spread chronic pain)

Question 2

Depression and Anxiety

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“Megan’s level of communication was absolutely fantastic. I feel the reports were honest, constructive and very helpful. Megan’s work cannot be faulted and it would be hard to improve something which is already excellent. Thanks for all your help, I am sure my rehab would not have gone anywhere near as well as it has if without your input so you have had a very positive impact on my immediate and long term life. So, a very big thank you.”Male Client (Anxiety and depression) 
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“I met Megan at the gym for an assessment, I was so nervous and afraid she would not want to help me as I was very mentally unwell and looked a wreck.   She was great, in fact better than great, she made me believe I could start this journey with great support and succeed.  I did slowly thanks to her attentive encouragement and regular catch ups.   Megan works with you to get you where you need, want and should be.   I am now exercising on my own but know that Megan is there and if I need to touch base she is more than happy to listen and still offer encouragement.  Megan you are amazing and all your support and the exercise sheets we worked through still get looked at today to remind me I can do this. Much warmth x ”Suzie (Anxiety and depression) 
"I am a husband, a Dad & a Professional working for the past 25yrs mostly in the NZ construction industry. I suffer from depression, when depressed I can also have anxiety and physical ailments. I first got depression14 years ago when I was the a GM, had other business activities & my wife and I were caring for my terminally ill Mother.  5 yrs ago I was introduced to Megan McEwen's Exercise Rx approach.
Megan's approach is absolutely different from anything else I have encountered. The best description I can think of is that Megan has taught me the Psychology of Exercise, I imagine this is similar to what elite athletes learn about how their mind & bodies work together. Fundamentally what I have learnt working with Megan is that no one solution gets you well from depression, fatigue, anxiety, major injury or illness but instead a well balanced approach that includes at its core exercise & mental well being
Megan is highly professional & extremely knowledgeable. Her prescriptions are genuinely individualised & all encompassing. She empathised with my constantly changing circumstances. This meant I knew the advice she was gave me was based on her incredibly large knowledge base and my real (physical or mental) ailments and concerns.Megan developed for me a very customised exercise lifestyle (not just a program), we worked through that program, developed it, modified it over time, in the most part to suit my mindset towards exercise & what I do & don't enjoy (i didn't enjoy any exercise when we started). Megan got me to a point where I enjoy, even love exercising. I now want to exercise & the bonus is that I know it keeps me well. She got me to understand the psychology of exercise, by writing a custom prescription for me, exercise types, methods and challenges. Trying to "force" me to do exercise such as a Personal Trainer might do, would not have worked for me & I am sure any result would have been short term, hence the reason why so many people don't last longer than 3 months at a gym. 
I am now operations manager for a $11.0m t/o construction company & love imparting the change in my lifestyle & self management on my fellow workers. Megan's influence has also changed how my family & I exercise, eat & how much time we spend together. Whilst I no longer need to work with Megan, I follow her blogs & Linked In posts with great interest. Personally I think my experience working with Megan McEwen and Exercise Rx has been the single most important factor in my getting well & staying well & giving me the lifestyle I now have."
Jesse (Somatoform disorder - anxiety and depression)

Question 3

Cancer and Fatigue

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“The reports were very honest but encouraging. There was a good level of detail so that I could understand the meaning. The standard of communication from Megan was perfect, very professional and responsive – yet I felt like she was a friend I was talking to about exercising. All emphasis was on my recovery – nothing was more important. I was given so much encouragement despite my dislike of (any) exercise, I believe that this was what kept me going and enabled me to succeed – with Megan’s understanding and empathy for my situation. Thank you Megan”Female Client (Cancer, anxiety and depression)

Question 4

Cardiac and Fatigue

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"I have had an excellent association with Megan during my exercise rehab programme that I underwent under her supervision after heart bypass surgery. Megan was always professional,committed to my wellbing and keen on my improvement. She always produced positive reports and advice on improvements for the future sessions that were really helpful to my understanding of my situation. I felt at ease with her programme and not at all stressful. I learnt a lot about my physical and mental health while under Megan's supervision. I have no hesitation in recommending Megan to anyone who needs an improvement in their health following any major health or injury issues."Male Client (Doctor)

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