Thank You TRX Training

The good people at TRX Training recently sent the CR Johnson Healing Center 2 new TRX Suspension Trainers to add to the three existing ones as well as another Rip Trainer for the facility. This past fall the guys from High Fives had the opportunity to spend a day touring and working out at the TRX headquarters in San Francisco. TRX is a huge supporter of the High Fives Foundation and the CR Johnson Healing Center, and it has truly blossomed into an amazing partnership.

Thank You for Your Support TRX!

Healthy News: The Story of Aaron Baker

All That I Am

Prior to Aaron Bakers injury, he was a professional motocross racer. May 26, 1999 Aaron crashed while practicing, breaking cervical vertebras 4-5-6 in his neck. Lying in the dirt motionless Aaron realized that he was no longer a professional motorcycle rider, or skate boarder, surfer, snowboarder, mountain biker, or even a simple fisherman. At that moment Aaron realize that he was destined to do far greater things in his life than winning championships aboard a motorcycle.

While in the hospital Aaron's neurosurgeon diagnosed him as a complete quadriplegic, having only a one in a million chance of regaining any function below his level of injury. Through his intense desire to optimize the quality of his life, through eternal optimism and exercise Aaron has been able to focus his mind and energy resulting in a slow tedious return of function and strength.

The news from neurosurgeons only drove Aaron to work harder. He set out on a journey, and he has come very far since that tragic day in 1999. Aaron has set goals on making the US Paralympic Team as a road biker. He has already biked across the country, blown away doctor's expectation and continues to work toward his goal of 120% recovery.

"I am an athlete, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I choose to face my challenges and to rise above and overcome with excellence! I am committed to inspiring not only through my words but my actions. I am of the philosophy that 'what the mind can conceive and believe you truly can achieve.'  I am honored to have the opportunity to share my experiences and to influence people in the world of spinal cord injury and disability."  -Aaron Baker

Check out Aaron's AMAZING story in the video above

Pilates Reformer Community Day

Featuring Tina Cook

Pilates instructor since 1999, Tina Cook will start working with clients at the CR Johnson Healing Center on a full time basis. To kick off the partnership, Tina will host a small group Pilates Reformer Community Class on Saturday, March 2nd at the CR Johnson Healing Center on the facilities Balanced Body Pilates reformers and CoreAlign machines. The hour-long class will start at noon and cost any size donation to the High Fives Foundation – CR Johnson Healing Center. The class will be capped at 6 people, and will fill up fast, so book today!

Following her Saturday Community Class Tina will instruct weekly Monday and Wednesday group mat Pilates classes at 9:30am. The class will cost just $10, and participants will get the chance to purchase discounted package deals on future Pilates classes.

 “I am so grateful to be working with such a great organization, and in such a great space,” said Pilates instructor Tina Cook. “I am excited to offer these group classes and introduce Pilates to those who have yet to discover it.” 

All scheduling for both the Pilates Reformer Community Day, and the group Pilates classes will be done through the CR Johnson Healing Center.

SCHEDULING:

CR Johnson Healing Center

Phone: 530.587.4453

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Healthy News: The Story of Marlon Gibson

I Lost Weight!

Marlon Gibson was a married man who was addicted to food...fried food and sweets in particular. One day, while witnessing his wife cry as they watched The Biggest Loser, Marion decided that he needed to change the way he lived. Marion immediately went online and bought a gym membership, hired a personal trainer and went to work.

When Marlon began his journey he would join fitness classes and do 25% of the reps. As he progressed he would move onto 50%, and so on and so forth. Marlon now does 100% of the reps and the rest of the class can barely keep up with him. Marlon is down to 155 pounds, has completely changed his diet and exercises multiple times each day. 

Read the rest of Marlon's story HERE

Healthy News: The Story of Lei Chang

From Wheelchair to Directors Chair

Following her CR spinal cord injury, Lei Chang discovered a new passion - film making. Lei was in a wheelchair for nearly a year, and during her recovery she was introduced to Connect TV, where she was eventually brought on to produce documentaries for TV and film. Prior to her injury, Lei was an art director and painter so the transition from canvas to film was pretty seamless.

Lei continues to work in film, and it has proven to be a support system that has facilitated in her recovery. Through Connect TV Lei has been able to produce documentaries on disabilities, broadening the public's knowledge on various disabilities and life altering afflictions.

 

 

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