Client Testimonials and Recommendations
The Hanley Center
I just wanted to say thanks for the grace and skill you bring to the Center in your yoga instruction. Last week, I was making rounds through the units and had the opportunity to spend time with patients and get feedback about their treatment experience. To a person, your class was mentioned as a highlight. The Men’s unit was especially animated in their expression of appreciation for you and several men mentioned that they never thought yoga was anything they would ever do until they met you. Now, it is something they look forward to and it is becoming a practice that helps to facilitate their healing and recovery.
Grateful for all you do,
John
D. John Dyben, MA, CAP, SAP, CMHP, ICADC
Clinical Director
The Hanley Center
933 45th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Jonathan H., Attorney, Charlottesville, VA
A spinal cord injury and severe stenosis left me with muscle rigidity that limited my ability to walk and perform simple daily tasks. After several months of frustration with "traditional" therapy, I began yoga therapy and assisted stretching with Jonathan Panks. After only a week, I saw a significant improvement. After several months of working with Jonathan, my flexibility had dramatically improved, as did the quality of my gait and my ability to participate actively in my life. In short, I began to get my life back. The work I did with Jonathan was absolutely instrumental to my improvement, and I know that I could not have made the progress I did without his skill, expertise, and positive attitude. Although I am not fortunate enough to work with Jonathan on a regular basis now, his therapeutic approach continues to enhance my recovery and my life. I owe him a debt of gratitude for helping me get my life back.
Jonathan E. Halperin, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Walnut Springs Mountain Reserve
Lewisburg, WV
www.my-wv.com
Plastic Surgery Institute of the Palm Beaches
I can truthfully state without hesitation that Jonathan Panks and his 'concept' Yoga have changed my life for the better. After 20 plus years of performing surgery, I had back spasms that could not be relieved by normal anti-inflammatory medication. Medical evaluation revealed a non-surgical condition. It has only been through Jonathan that I have found complete relief. He has given me the TOTAL CONCEPT in terms of daily posture positions, exercises as well as breathing techniques coupled with a truly spiritual side of Yoga.
the Ocean Club of Florida
To Whom It May Concern,
Jonathan Panks has worked as an outside contractor for the Ocean Club for the last five seasons providing yoga instruction for our winter membership.
I met Jonathan in my first season, as we were interested in offering yoga on an experimental basis. Jonathan interviewed for the position and has been extraordinarily well-received by our members ever since.
Yoga – a door to a new way of living
Last November I needed a shopping cart to get out of the car and go into the store. Now i feel best walking 18 holes of golf while i play. How miraculous is that?
I am a mid-life woman and I have been relatively active in the last 10 years, but when work required me to be indoors for eleven weeks last summer, I knew I was getting into trouble. The neurologists found significant bond spurs on my spine. Sciatica pain made sitting and even turning over in bed excruciating at times. I knew I had to do something other than medicate myself and go to therapy.
Berkshire Elementary School
To whom it may concern:
Jonathan Panks has been teaching Yoga to the employees at Berkshire Elementary for over two months. Since classes began, the employees have discovered a new sense of health and well-being. Comments have been heard around campus about our newfound flexibility and peace. Classes have been so successful; we now have gone from three classes to four classes per week.
Jonathan's classes provide an environment of comfort and true relaxation.
Another Happy Customer
To Whom It May Concern:
Jonathan has asked me to write a testimonial. I am happy to do so.
Jonathan Panks is a truly inspired yoga instructor. His beliefs are evident and shine through in each session. He understands the physical mechanics of the body and gently elicits my best in each posture. Through a creatively assisted practice developed to address my body's needs, he "breathes" me to a deeper level.