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Karen Greenhalgh - Healthwise Facilitator

My name is Karen, I am based at Penrith Leisure Centre.

I have worked at Penrith for over 7 years and in that time I have covered a number of roles, providing our members with the best service, guidance and entertainment. I started working alongside the Healthwise Team in October 2023 as a Healthwise Facilitator.

Since starting I have helped, guided and supported people through the 12 week GP Referral Programme, providing the clients with regular support and guidance.

This week one of my clients, Meekuon, is the first client that has completed the 12 week programme since I started. Meekuon has fully committed to every week of the programme and  attended all review appointments. As a result, she has improved her balance, confidence, fitness and her quality of life and is more relaxed in the gym environment. Meekuon now has the confidence to try new exercises and this will aid her progress. It has been a pleasure working with Meekuon. I have seen her confidence grow week by week and this in turn has improved her mobility and balance

What the Client says -

"The GP referral Exercise programme has improved my:

• Overall Wellbeing
• My confidence and confidence in walking
• Has helped me to manage my pain in my left knee that has arthritis
• My quality of life

Thank you very much to my trainer Karen, who has encouraged and coached me all the way and I feel like I have been very supported through the programme."

I look forward to helping those on the programme in the near future.

Karen G