Testimonials

I initially met Jodie as a WW Coach and instantly enjoyed her passion and devotion to health and wellness! After a year, I was very nervous but decided to reach out to ask her about her fitness training and coaching. I was very nervous due to feeling incredibly out of shape and intimidated. We started with an information meeting and then an evaluation. I was immediately drawn to her style of training and quickly learned that she was so different in her coaching techniques. She has a unique approach beyond fitness…she looks at the whole person and meets you where you are at while challenging you without feeling defeated. She has a unique capability to understand you individually and creating comprehensive goals based upon what you hope to achieve. We have been doing one on one training for a year now and she is part of my life…amazing person, coach, and friend!

Amy – One-On-One Training Client

One great thing that came out COVID was meeting Jodie. She is inspirational, supportive, and motivational. It’s not all about sticking to the plan but working the plan while enjoying your life; finding that balance. For Jodie it isn’t only about physical wellness but a mental and emotional balance to make you a stronger person.

Elaine – Group Nutrition Workshop Client

Jodie has been an instrumental part of our journey to better health for the past 3 years. Upon first meeting, we found Jodie to be personable, knowledgeable, positive, and realistic. Jodie was intentional about gathering our history of what worked/did not work for us, prior injuries, limitations, goals, and motivations before creating our personalized workouts.

Jodie’s workouts incorporate great variety as not to become repetitive or boring. Jodie takes time to create individually tailored workouts with special attention to possible physical limitations or challenges. As two people who have not always enjoyed working out, we find training sessions with Jodie to be fun, uplifting, and educational. Jodie is committed to staying abreast of the latest fitness & nutrition research through continuing education classes/certification. Jodie has helped keep us accountable to physical activity and better nutrition in the most positive of ways. She understands that “life happens”, realistic about temptations and challenges, and walks alongside you to help you to be your ‘best self’ in the midst of busy and stressful days. There are many fitness trainers and coaches out there to choose from, but few have the authenticity and care for their client’s overall well-being as Jodie. Our lives continue to be better because Jodie is a part of our journey

Susie & Scott – Group Personal Training Clients

I met Jodie at a time when I was going through health issues. I wasn’t seeking out a personal coach – we met and I believe it was a sign I needed to take better care of myself! Jodie is very knowledgable and eager to share her wisdom and passion with others. She makes balancing nutrition and life easier than it sounds! Jodie has a lot of great recommendations for snacks and easy meals when you do not want to cook or are short on time. She gives you the knowledge and tools to switch your relationship with food into a positive one. Some people can get stressed over getting nutrition perfect. Jodie was the first person who showed me that is not necessary- you can still enjoy life while making healthier choices! Jodie has invested a lot into my life to help with more than just my nutrition. She genuinely cares about her clients and I couldn’t be more happy she’s in my life!

McKenzie – One-On-One Nutrition Counseling Client

I started working out in order to reduce my cholesterol, and to help me with all the work I have to do in my yard. I feel stronger than ever.

Carolyn Owens

I have been working out with Jodie and a great group of ladies since the beginning of July 2023. Thanks to her and encouragement from the group I have from 175 lbs. to 134.1 lbs!!! A size 16 – 18 to just today a size 10! I never thought I could accomplish this and wouldn’t have without WW, Jodie and the wonderful ladies in the exercise group. You all mean so much to me.

Kris Jensen

Why I continue to work out with the group and Jodie: 

• From a health perspective, it is wonderful for my health—blood pressure, cholesterol, muscle strength, balance, breathing, heart…
• I am working to improve agility, strength, and balance in anticipation of future surgery.
• The social aspect of the group keeps me coming to each class and makes it more FUN.
• Jodie spends a lot of time setting up each night’s exercises for our group to develop our bodies.
• For some, she makes special adjustments to certain routines specific to their needs.
• She watches closely to make sure no one injures themselves during the exercise.

JoAnn Bolton 

I started with Jodie about a year ago. I do her Tuesday and Thursday group class. The one word I can sum up is AMAZING! Jodie is a wonderful coach. She has made me feel better today than I did 10 years ago. She modifies workouts when you need and can push you when she knows she can. The group of women are fantastic. We support each other, push each other to do batter, and it is something I look forward to each week. Thank you, Jodie, for all you do!

Debbie Ellis

I workout with Jodie to improve my strength and flexibility. I’m part of a group that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays that has developed into a great group of friends. We support and challenge each other. We have a lot of fun!

Theresa Van Landuyt 

I first met Jodie a few years ago as a WW coach. I was immediately drawn to her enthusiasm and commitment to living a healthy life. I had just come out of some life changes and wanted to lose around 50 lbs. By the time Covid hit, I had lost some but was stuck in my weight loss journey. I learned that Jodie was also a fitness coach and reached out for a consultation session.

In that session,  I learned she was much more than a WW coach! Her commitment to health, nutrition, and mindset led me to sign up with her as a fitness coach. I am more confident, stronger, and have a much deeper understanding for overall healthy living! I am more than halfway to my goal and very grateful to have met Jodie! She is not a dear friend and addition to an amazing coach!

Amy Hrdlicka

I choose to workout with Jodie for a number of reasons.  First of all, she’s ever so knowledgeable about the body, fitness, strength training, diet, and overall physical health. She makes working out a blast, and is very motivating. She modifies for any client in need; to prevent injury or to work around an injury or pain. And to top all this off, she’s always energetic, always happy, tough on us but in a very positive way. I’ve never once regretted a workout with Jodie.

Kathy Meyer 

In regards to strength training with Jodie it has been a life changing experience. I have not only recovered a lot of muscle mass that I lost due to age but also have lost inches and look more fit as my friends and family have noticed. I struggled to care for my toddler granddaughter with lifting her in and out of the car seat or highchair but can do this with ease now since working out 2x/week with Jodie. It will now be a consistent practice as I continue to age. She continually challenges my abilities with different exercises and weight levels as we progress on this journey . I am stronger now than I have been in the past 5 years. Thank you Jodie for investing in my health.

Bernie Flores 

I’ve been working with Jodie for years. She started out as my Weight Watchers coach years ago, and then when she started to do personal training, I followed her. When she decided to open Jodie Needham Fitness, I was like, “Sign me up, girl!”

Around last July, I decided I needed to go to the doctor and get some check-ups done. Didn’t really like the results I saw, so I really got serious with my doctor and with Jodie, putting into effect all the things I’d learned over the years. So, you know the old adage, “garbage in, garbage out.” We are making sure we don’t put any garbage in! We are fueling this Ferrari the way it should be and losing weight! I’m already down 30 pounds and have about another 30 left to go.

Without this little, strong-willed dynamo named Jodie from Jodie Needham Fitness, I wouldn’t have reached these goals. So thank you, Jodie. I appreciate you so, so much.

Joy Bullard

I have always enjoyed walking for fitness, but I realized that it wasn’t enough of a workout anymore, and I needed to focus on core and upper body strength as well. I didn’t know where to start or what kind of strength exercises to try without hurting myself, so I decided to find a personal trainer.

I also have been a Weight Watchers alum for many years…sometimes “on program” but over the years more often “off program.” I wanted to clean up my diet as well.

Jodie has helped me with all of that because she is not only a fitness trainer, but also a WW coach. I feel like I have found the best of both worlds! She is so full of energy and positivity that she makes my workouts really fun, and even though they are challenging, I actually look forward to working out. I’ve been going to her for about 8 months now, and I’m down by almost 40 lbs. and 3 pant sizes! Plus, through the toning and muscle-building that I have accomplished, I am physically able to do so many things with ease that I struggled to do before. I feel so much healthier now!

JoAnne Smith

I have been with Jodie now for 3 months and my goal was to start strength training – learn how to do it without injuring myself and, with time, to become stronger physically. To my surprise, I have gained much more than that. These are the things I have noticed during this time.

• I am physically stronger but I have also gained confidence in myself. In trying new exercises I would have never tried before, and Jodie is great at encouraging me when I have been fearful.
• I have also lost inched more than I have lost weight so this has been a plus!
• The bloat and cramping during my menstrual cycle have been less to non-existent.
• Mentally, strength training with Jodie has been an outlet for me to de-stress and ground myself when unexpected challenging life situations have happened.
• I have more energy now and have become more active.

Jodie is so encouraging and always so full of energy. She is really a great coach and I can’t wait to see what the next months bring.

Ingrid Carcamo