Here are some testimonials from our members about our programs:
Despite having multiple rounds of physical therapy for my muscular disease and knee replacement, my muscles, especially my legs and hips, remained weak. After spending the day at Disney World and ending up in a wheelchair after only a few hours, I was determined to find a way to change things.
I looked for physical fitness trainers online and spoke to a few. None gave me the answers I was looking for. I reluctantly looked up physical therapy, although I didn’t have a lot of confidence this was the answer. I spotted Peak Fitness & Rehab. I was impressed that they had physical therapy and fitness training in the same house. After speaking to Desiree on the phone and hearing what I hoped would be the answer I was looking for so I went in to meet them.
I spoke with Dave, he explained what I was looking for and he was positively confident he could make a difference for me. I decided to take a chance and signed up for 3 months. Any reservations I had were dispelled with my first training session. Dave knew exactly how to get my muscles retrained to work properly, then proceeded to make them stronger. Each session improved my ability to go further and longer. The Pilates helped stretch out my muscles as well as increased my core strength. At the 2 month mark, I went to Kennedy Space Center and I\lasted 10 hours on my feet, no cane, no wheelchair, just deliciously tired. My endurance has improved so much I still can’t believe it. My muscles hurt less and are so much stronger I no longer need help lifting or doing any of the many chores around the house.
Having the combined knowledge of fitness and physical therapy gave me the answers my body needed to get better. I now work out at home 6 days a week and feel better than ever. There is no question that Peak Fitness & Rehab will work for you. The Peak Fitness & Rehab team will tailor the program for your needs and you will enjoy the success!!
Arlene M.
“Pilates with Desiree is an ongoing benefit. Her knowledge as a physical therapist enhances the Pilates workout. Also, it is the
only equipment based Pilates available in Palm Coast. I have trained with Desiree for years and consider it the cornerstone
of my life fitness. In the last six months, I have started training with Dave and have added fifty yards to my drives! What else is there to say: he understands fitness and golf!! He listens to the end goal and stays focused on helping you meet your personal objectives. Both Desiree and Dave care about the long-term fitness and health of their clients. It is true concierge fitness.”
Rhonda M.
“I started working with Desiree in 2010, 3 months before I was to have my left knee replaced. This had a fantastic impact on the success of my surgery. The surgeon could not believe the amount of flexibility I had in my knee the day after the surgery.
In June 2015 I had my right knee replaced. I had let myself get into bad shape. Rehabilitation was much more difficult not having the opportunity to work out with Desiree before the surgery. I made a commitment to myself that would get myself back into shape following my rehab. September 2015 I started working with Desiree three times a week.
I have not felt this strong in many years. The professionalism and care that I have received at Peak Fitness and Rehab has been fantastic. All the training is totally personalized. From the beginning as a client you recognize that Desiree really cares about her clients and puts full focus on getting them to their goals. I am 72 years old and I am convinced that the opportunity to be in the care and training of Peak Fitness and Rehab has given me the prospect of living a longer, healthier and more vital life. This is not just physical training but true life enhancement. This is an investment of time and resources that is bringing one of the greatest returns in my life!”
Jim L.
“I walked into Peak Fitness and Rehab back in January 2015 in extreme pain; both in my back and neck. Prior to that I was exercising pretty regularly, but had to stop due to my disc issues. Desiree recommended I receive clearance from my neurosurgeon before signing up for their one-on-one Pilates training. I was really appreciative of this approach and once I got the clearance, I signed on. The experience has been amazing and I have been progressing so well. This has really has made a huge difference in my life. Thank you Desiree, I look forward to continuing on as long as my body allows!!”
Joan B.
“I am sitting in my doctor’s office waiting for my annual physical. I am not anxious, I am excited. One year ago that was not the case. My visit ended with a prescription for physical therapy for both knees and a strong request to lose 30-40 pounds.
My next stop was Peak Fitness & Rehab—physical therapy for my knees. They were highly recommended in the community for helping others. I initially ignored the 30-40 pounds part of the prescription. Dave and Desiree Challice recommended an overall assessment which I agreed would provide a good starting point. As we talked, I became convinced that they could also help
me with a healthy way to reduce my weight and develop habits to maintain my weight at a healthy level. So, on April 1st it began. By September 30th, I had reached my new weight goal, 35 pounds down from my starting point. More importantly, I had developed healthy eating habits that were sustainable. In September, I participated in a 4 mile hike in the mountains of North Carolina—the trail was designated “strenuous” by the National Park Service. I carried 20 pounds of photography gear in
a backpack. This was not possible six months earlier. I would have missed this beautiful waterfall and the opportunity to photograph it. This year’s annual physical was not just about weight loss and knee joint improvement and mobility. All other factors such as blood work indicators, blood pressure, heart rate, etc. had improved significantly in less than one year of working with Peak Fitness & Rehab. At age 63, I have become very committed to this new healthy lifestyle. Working with professionally trained and experienced people like Dave and Desiree made a significant difference in my progress and the concept of developing healthy habits that are sustainable. Thank you Dave and Desiree.”
Larry M.
“I played golf for 50 years and didn’t want to stop due to my increased back and neck pain. I read an article in Sun & Surf magazine about Peak Fitness and Rehab. I liked the fact that Dave’s focus was on golf instruction and Desiree’s background was a Physical Therapist. I started with Pilates and golf fitness three times a week. I liked it so much I did the “KICK START” for 28 days. It was easy to follow and made sense to me. I found myself changing my habits and my physical capabilities began to increase. I lost weight as I stayed with a program, moving to higher levels. In the end, my pain was reduced; I lost weight and gained strength. I have a much better appreciation of what the body is capable of doing! I needed to find a place that would guide me; I wanted to be an example for my wife, sons and other family members.”
Dave T.
“As I have been getting older, my weight has been increasing my strength and flexibility have been decreasing. Additionally, I was getting debilitating leg and body muscle cramps that I could not control. I tried going to the gym 4 days a week, but I was unable to make any meaningful progress. I considered using a personal trainer, but was skeptical, as the many of the trainer’s clients didn’t seem to be making progress either.
I decided to join Peak Fitness and Rehab after seeing the great results my friend had. He was overweight and had badly hurt his shoulder. The doctors told him he needed to give to up golf. I ran into him again about 6 months later on the driving range. He looked fantastic. He said he had lost about 40 ponds and regained mobility in his shoulder and was playing golf again. He told me about working out at Peak Fitness and had participated in the 28 day KICK START. I thought if he could lose all that weight and regain mobility, so could I. I decided to give Peak Fitness and Rehab a try.
Dave and Desiree are fantastic. Desiree is a licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor. Dave is a certified personal trainer and Titleist certified golf fitness instructor. They are exceptionally well qualified and professional, so they really know what they are doing.
Dave and Desiree developed a customized program for me focused on developing my core strength and flexibility. The results have been amazing. Although weight loss was not my primary goal, I also participated in the weight loss KICK START program. During my first 3 months at Peak Fitness, I lost 40 pounds. My debilitating muscle cramps are completely gone and my flexibility has dramatically improved. As an added bonus, I have now added an extra 10 yards a club to my golf game, which I attribute to my increased strength and flexibility. The benefit is that I now have a physical conditioning and weight loss program that actually works.
My friends and family are amazed at the change in my appearance. After my wife saw my dramatic results, she decided to join Peak as well. I highly recommend Peak Fitness and Rehab. You will not regret it. The changed my life. Let them change yours!”
Steve N.
“I came to Peak Fitness & Rehab after a recommendation from two friends that are clients. I decided I needed to start a program to become more fit, gain strength and help with my hip and back pain. Since starting at Peak Fitness & Rehab, I feel like a new person. I never realized how gaining core strength could make such a difference. I can walk for long periods of time without hip or back pain; I can also sit cross leg comfortably and can get up easily now after sitting in a chair. Having a trainer has made all the difference as it offers proper demonstration of the exercises, encouragement and measurement of my progress. Robin is great and very knowledgeable. It’s reassuring to feel like I am in safe hands. I would tell anyone who is on the fence about joining to absolutely join. The results will exceed your expectations.”
Carol L.
“I saw an ad for a “Golf Assessment” at Peak Fitness & Rehab and thought this might be good for my husband who had developed back pain along his right side since taking up golf. He met and talked with Dave, who explained to him that after 40+ years at a desk job, then taking up golf in retirement with no exercise routine beforehand, it was no wonder he had back pain. So he decided to try an evaluation. I was also suffering from back pain, and had spent more than a year first with a chiropractor, then acupuncture, and physical therapy and had made no progress, so I also did the evaluation. The results of those evaluations led us both to begin a training program at Peak Fitness & Rehab, and by the end of the first month our back pain was virtually gone. We are now believers in strength training and stretching. We also did the Take Down Challenge and after losing some weight, we are
on the road to healthier eating habits. And yes, his golf game has improved greatly! Dave and Desiree have been great to work with and our thanks to them for making this journey so successful for us both.”
Sam & Patrick G.
“Desiree & Dave Challice are the very BEST! Professional, dedicated, and caring – also down-to-earth, family orientated people who have their clients’ best interest at heart. We know them first hand as rehab specialists and we found the best. They have made an amazing difference in our quality of life (my husband & myself) since we started with them. We seldom, if ever, make recommendations, but Desiree and Dave Challice have.”
Jim & Ginger S.
“I spent the entire month of January 2015 in the hospital. When I was released I was very weak and disoriented. I needed guidance on what would be the best way to get my strength back so I contacted Peak Fitness & Rehab. Dave and Desiree helped me restore my balance. My desire to do many everyday things also returned. The best part of Peak Fitness & Rehab was accountability. They held me to a schedule and I had to do it, resulting in an overall better quality of life. If anyone is wondering if they should join the program at Peak Fitness, they should absolutely do it!”
Ed F.
“I knew I wanted/needed to work on strength and flexibility while also having minimal stiffness due from exercising. I also did not want it to flare up my arthritis or get any other negative impact on my body such as tendonitis, strains, etc… I found an article in the paper about Peak Fitness & Rehab and gave them a call. I liked the fact that they are physical therapists and have a diversified background in education, training techniques as well as the body. Since coming to Peak Fitness & Rehab I have increased my strength and flexibility in my aging body. I feel that regardless of you physical issues, they will find a way to help your body.”
Linda S.
“I visited many facilities in the area and was not impressed with their programs and then I visited Peak Fitness & Rehab and after speaking with Desiree and learning about what was offered at Peak I was sold instantly. I decided to take part in the LIFE program because I wanted to lose weight and feel better. The LIFE program made so much sense to me. I love the carb/protein/fat combination; in all my years of dieting I have never come across such an easy and uncomplicated solution. The encouragement and support have really been the best part for me. I have a better understanding of nutrition and food balance that will stay with me forever.”
Carolyn G.
“I decided I wanted to join Peak Fitness and Rehab for general well being, a regimented program, and improve muscle tone and fat loss. When I was finished with the program I achieved a strengthening in my core, improved endurance, and mental gratification for my goals. What impressed me the most were the structure and the dynamics of the program, and the attitude and demeanor of Dave and Desiree. I would give them a favorable recommendation for overall fitness, including both physical and mental health.”
Larry T.
“I decided to participate with Dave and Desiree because my husband researched the program for himself and he decided to seek their help. I too wanted personal attention and to learn how to exercise using proper form and also to learn how to do Pilates. Since participating with Dave and Desiree, I have seen my strength increase. Also, while working with them I had knee surgery to remove loose bodies from my knee and they helped me rehabilitate while continuing to exercise. I really liked that Dave and Desiree were physical therapists as well as personal trainers. Their experience was beneficial in my fast recovery from my knee surgery. They also understand the body’s mechanics which helped with correct posture while exercising. If someone was on the fence about joining the program, I would tell them to give it a try. They may be pleasantly surprised by their positive results. Both Dave and Desiree are knowledgeable and will teach them how to correctly do each exercise. They positively encourage you every step of the way and they make sure you continue improving without discomfort.”
Joann R.
“I am a runner, logging over 59,000 miles. I needed to work on my balance and stretching. Both of these improved greatly after working with Dave and Desiree. They also helped me in many ways of my daily exercise routines. The one on one attention that Peak Fitness and Rehab offers was beneficial to me. Their amount of knowledge as it relates to the entire body was very helpful to me. They got me into proper habits of training and workouts that I thought I could never do. If anyone would like to call me, I would be happy to discuss my positive experience and the great results to help in their decision. There is so much to learn and Peak Fitness and Rehab can teach you and make it enjoyable.”
Stan R.
“I came to Peak Fitness and Rehab because I had various pains that I found would lessen with the proper exercise guidelines. As I have aged, I found that my strength has reduced as well. Peak Fitness helped with gaining more strength and flexibility. My knee pain has also lessened greatly. Dave and Desiree have personalized programs with one on one coaching designed for each individual. My advice to someone not sure about trying Peak Fitness and Rehab would be to give it a month or two. After that you will be happy you started down this healthy path.”
Libby K.
“Since working with Dave I have noticed an increase in my flexibility,strength, and overall stamina. The direct benefit to me has been my renewed love for the game of golf. My workout sessions have been customized to work on muscle coordination to correct my golf posture, work on increasing my rotation, flexibility of my hamstrings and overall strength. On the fitness side I have seen a decrease in my body fat by 5%, which translates to increased muscle mass. The program has been fantastic from every aspect but what amazed me the most is Dave’s knowledge of the golf swing and how it relates to the body.”
Rob C.
“Pilates has given me a whole new look, not just physically but mentally. I have found an exercise regiment that I am committed to. I believe Pilates is for all ages. My core strength has increased and my entire body is firmer. My strength and flexibility have exceeded my expectations. I was diagnosed with two degenerative discs in my lower back. The Doctors’ prescribed Physical Therapy and advised me to continue my Pilates training because it has been a positive treatment for me. My Doctor told me that my back would not have been as strong if I had not been doing Pilates. I was fortunate to find Desiree, who not only is a Pilates instructor but a Physical Therapist as well. Pilates changed my life and body and I hope you have the same positive experience.”
Toni P.
“As an individual who is passionate about her health and fitness and is dedicated to working out, I have received strong support and different motivation from Dave as well as innovative techniques. Dave took individual factors, like my previous fitness experience, as well as my current injury and he put together a practical as well as efficient workout program for me. Dave designed different routines and techniques to supercharge a stale training program to get me into the best shape of my life. He is one of the great assets to the fitness world and I will miss his guidance and suggestions.”
Poala D.
“Dave and Desiree run a top notch operation. I’ve been going for personal training and pilates sessions since April and have seen great results. They make the workouts fun and keep them varied so it never gets boring. I would highly recommend them.”
Bernie-Palm Coast Biz
“I met Dave after my wife’s trainer had suggested I should see him. I was looking for something other than traditional training and wanted something different. After meeting with Dave I knew that he was going to deliver what I was looking for. He was so passionate and enthusiastic about his style that I could not wait to get started. Within the first few months I noticed an increase in my daily stamina and a big difference in my overall fitness level. Working out with Dave was definitely a plus, some of the things he has me doing I have never seen before or could ever imagine doing myself. He will get the best out of you.”
Jeff D.
Here are a few testimonials from our balanced habits KICK START:
“Great program! Easy to follow! The Pack & Go sheet made it really easy.” Candy A.
“Knowing the number and size of your portions helped out a lot. I loved the White Bean Soup.” Dave C.
“I loved the program. The objective was NOT to sell us a bunch of stuff. I am now taking a serious look at everything I ear. My food bill also went down because I am now planning my meals.” Joe J.
“The best thing I’ve done in 5 years. Dave was always available making certain exercises were done correctly. Always VERY encouraging.” Ursula K.
“Everything about this program is good!” Marianne M.
“Thought it was great! Not much could be done to make it any better.” Sharon M.
“Great structure, moral support, and encouragement.” William P.
“I loved the accountability. Doing this program with my spouse made it easy. It was so easy to follow. I was able to make all of my meals with the Pack & Go sheet. Truly the only program that has helped me finally lose weight and keep it off.” Nancy S.
“Keep doing what you two are doing here. You both do a great job!!” Brenda S.