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TESTIMONIALS

What patients and clients wrote about me.

I try to impart these values to the team at the Exercise Clinic inc. 
Our priority is to help you preserve and improve your health in a fun and safe environment.

"Mr. Balekian is highly recommended as a healthy lifestyle coach, exercise therapist dealing with weight management, pain control, stress control... I experienced all these and more and he helped me with a lot of practical advice. He gave me exercise routines, supplements and daily routines to control pain due to low fitness and extra weight. I heard about him by accident when I visited the dentist in the same Health Centre (Quality Life Medical Centre). I'm a mom with 4 c-sections and going to famous fitness centers didn't help me as did Mr. Haig. I was advised by friends to go for weight loss surgery but who needs extra pain when it's possible to enjoy being healthy. As they say, cuts and bruises go away but scars will always stay. True, sincere, honest, friendly and professional help is what I got through my experience. 
Thank you Mr. Haig!" 

Abir Soleiman 
Mar 17, 2016
"My mom was referred to Haig by her Internist after her angioplasty for licensed exercise therapy services. Aside from my mom’s heart condition, she is diabetic, hypertensive, has high cholesterol and is on medications for all of these. Being older and not accustomed to exercising regularly, Haig has been able to get her to start a routine and explain how each type of exercise helps her control her conditions and why this is important. He also explained the appropriate intensities that will help her with her conditions. His clinical knowledge and experience has proven to be excellent. Considering her conditions, he has kept a precise record of her blood pressure, blood glucose, what she eats and the quality of her sleep at every session which has been shared with her doctors on several occasions. Haig is also easy to get along with and my mom felt comfortable working with him. The therapeutic exercise that he has prescribed and delivered has definitely benefited my mom. It helped maintain her health, slow the progression of her conditions and helped avoid related complications. I would strongly recommend him as an exercise therapist to anyone that has a chronic condition or that wants to stay healthy or improve their health."

May Al Ghussein 
Feb 08, 2016
"I strongly recommend Mr Balekian as he has the knowledge, experience and he works very hard in order to help you. He is an expert in his field." 

Dr. Ismaeel Al Marzouqi 
Oct 08, 2013
"My son was diagnosed with developmental scoliosis; over a one full year of hard, intense work Mr. Balekian has helped my son a lot to improve his muscles tone and fitness as is was obvious there was an  emerging deformity, which was confirmed by his Spine Surgeon. I strongly recommend Mr. Balekian as being the only licensed exercise therapist I trust in town. My son is still under Mr. Balekian's close supervision on a weekly basis. I am happy to see such tangible ongoing improvement as he brings such strong academic background and considerable experience that makes me confident that my son is always in good hands."

Dr.  Mamdouh Ayad 
Jul 18, 2011
"Haig is an exceptional exercise therapist that gives his patients a 100% of his time and attention. Mid March 2011 I was diagnosed with a prolapse of the L5S1 disc, which is the last disc on the vertebra. I was advised bed rest and eventually to exercise in order to strengthen my core. I took 15 sessions with Haig, which helped me improve tremendously. I am much stronger now and capable of walking and living my life the way i did before the prolapse occurred. Haig, like I mentioned already is extremely attentive, and at every step assesses the condition of his patients thoroughly so he can advise and conduct exercises best suited. Rock star therapist! : )" 

Jamila Shahpurwala 
Jun 08, 2011
"Initially, I was referred to Haig Balekian by Dr. Uchil Lalit, Medical Superintendent, Internal medicine specialist, of the Welcare Ambulatory Care Hospital in February 2008 for reasons related to high cholesterol count. 

The options were immediate medication or lifestyle change. 

After 5 months of working three times a week with Haig, cholesterol count was decreased by 22% and after 18 months by 38% to a sub normal value through guided and adapted physical activity and nutritional recommendations. 

Other benefits of Haig’s support include: 
  • Avoidance of neck surgery on a significantly herniated disc at C5/C6 level through adapted physical activity that also allowed prevention of injury and greater awareness of body posture and position facilitating improved general performance and return to active sports, e.g: scuba diving 
 
  • Reaching a high level of fitness that allowed for competitive involvement at open-sea kayaking 

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  • Engaging in training sessions that were designed to prepare for an 8 day expedition to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895 m), along with specific guidance and recommendations to achieve a level of physical fitness that resulted in meeting this challenge with confidence, and succeeding without injury. 

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  • Marked increase in ability to manage stress and improved quality of social life. 

Haig has a unique talent to inspire, challenge and motivate one to continuously move beyond set goals and achieve more than thought possible. 

His knowledge across a range of disciplines, such as physiology, nutrition and psychology, ensures that sessions whilst highly focused remain holistic and as a result lifestyle changing." 

Cedric Mackellar, PhD 
Executive Director: Human Resources and General Administration 
Feb. 10, 2009

"Haig has been my Exercise Therapist and general health and well-being consultant for just over 2 years. 


Though I am fast approaching my 40th year, I am happy to say that I am probably in the best shape I have ever been in, this is primarily due to the work that I have been doing with Haig. 

Not least of the changes I have experienced is a significant drop in my cholesterol levels of about 35% to 139.

 

First and foremost, Haig's attention to detail in his approach to my well-being has been relentless, from the general health assessments to the minutia in monitoring and correcting every repetition while exercising thus ensuring the maximization of benefit from any activity we engage in. His knowledge of the human body is second to none, and I should know having worked with numerous personal trainers and having a nutritionist and Pilates trainer for a spouse.

 

Throughout this time, Haig never rested on his laurels but has always been in a state of self-development in his field, through continued education as well as broad-based readings. I have thoroughly enjoyed our discussions on these various issues, and Haig has a knack for making time fly during a workout.

 

On a personal level, Haig is an incredibly positive person, who is able to bring that positivity to our work together and hence maintain the motivation levels, this combined with his extensive knowledge of people psych, produces the results that people want from such a relationship.
 I am very happy to know Haig, and highly recommend him to anyone looking to engage in a relationship with someone that can transform their overall well-being." 

Nassim Ghrayeb 
Corporate Executive 
March 10, 2010

"I have known Haig Balekian for over 8 years and have worked with him at Premier Studio in Montreal during much of that time. Haig was employed as an exercise therapist and he used his skills in many different capacities. Part of Haig’s job description was to evaluate, design and implement health/fitness exercise programs to a diverse group of corporate individuals. His in depth knowledge of strength development and nutrition made Haig an excellent instructor for us. He used his skill set to challenge clients to achieve their weight loss and strength gain goals. His background in athletic therapy also allowed him to work with clients who had specific injuries and contraindications. 

He was capable of being effective in helping clients reach their goals, while simultaneously avoiding injuries. His knowledge of physiology and background in injury helped him deal with certain orthopedic limitations and injuries as well as with patients with chronic conditions. 

Haig was also very effective as both a motivator and educator when it came to his clients. He always focused on teaching and empowering through knowledge. As a result, he was one of the most requested professionals in our organization. We were very sad to see him go and I would not hesitate to hire Haig back again should he wish to return to Montreal." 

Paulo Saldanha MSc., CSCS, 
Director of Premier Studio, 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Nov. 12, 2004
"I have received the exercise therapy services of Haig Balekian for two years at a professional training studio and he has been a great support to me in ensuring my physical well-being in trying to challenge me according to my capabilities and also in providing a great wealth of insight and information on the physiology related to physical wellness and fitness. This information was factual and scientific and was explained in a way which would enable me to understand the benefits of exercise, sleep and nutrition in the short term and the long term as well. Haig was also helpful in reminders to continue to exercise regularly as a lifestyle choice, to eat properly at regular intervals and to take any necessary medication. Haig is very educated, experienced and knowledgeable in his area of expertise and I would recommend him highly." 

Andrey Hollinger, 
Attorney-at-Law 
Montreal, Canada 
Jan., 6, 2003

"Haig, I just wanted to say that your professionalism and knowledge are greatly missed. I have worked with many trainers throughout the years but no one comes close to you. Your knowledge of the human body and the way you organize your workouts, making sure every muscle is worked out, and that it is all perfectly balanced. You educated me on my food intake and helped me reshape my body. My sessions were not only very good and challenging you also made them interesting. You understood my body and how far you could push me. Throughout the time that I have been seeing you, I never got hurt, that to me was so very important, and that was directly related to your expertise. Having had 2 knee surgeries, 2 foot surgeries and a fragile back and neck, your knowledge, protected me and at the same time helped me strengthen my weaknesses." 

Rita Mayo, Retired. 
Montreal, Canada 
Dec. 9, 2002

"I began weight training with Haig as a complete novice and worked with him for over three years, two to three times a week. Although I have always been physically active, tennis, jogging and yoga, it was a challenge for me and an awaking to the essential benefits of strength training. To train with Haig was my good fortune. He is supremely professional and knowledgeable in his approach in helping clients reach their goals toward better health and fitness. I had the added hurdle of a knee injury which we worked through for the better part of a year. With Haig, I learned what training would help me avoid future injuries of a similar nature. As my Exercise Therapist, he taught me good form and technique including how to co-ordinate the breath. Every session was varied just enough to engage as many muscle groups as necessary but, also, to hold my interest i.e. keep my brain as well as my body alert to new challenges. Haig takes a holistic approach to strength training which includes attentiveness to diet and commitment to working out regularly. The fact that Haig is committed to his own strength training and is exceptionally fit inspires confidence based on real experience. He has clear communication skills and is excellent in demonstrating correct technique. He is very thorough and takes safety seriously. Working with him brought me to a level of fitness and body awareness that actually made it possible to work with another trainer when the time came for him to leave. That is the mark of truly excellent instructor. I am grateful to Haig for teaching me so much about my body and what the best exercises are for me specifically. As a result, I am committed and actually enjoy exercising as an essential component of my mental and physical well-being." 

Caroline Lindsay Hart 
Professor McGill University Montreal, Canada 
Jan. 20, 2004

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