Jon's story
In late September / early October 2024, I developed a sudden and severe infection that spread along my entire spine. Leaving me with a spinal cord injury. Both the infection and injury led to an urgent need for three major back operations.
Operations aftercare
I spent a month in the Intensive Care Unit fighting through the worst of it, followed by three months in a rehabilitation facility learning to adapt and re learning to walk again.
When I finally left the hospital, I could barely walk and couldn’t drive for a long time. Everyday tasks felt exhausting.
Norm’s help to recover
That’s when Norm stepped in to help me on my recovery journey. I have known Norm for almost four years, as my son Tom trains in Martial Arts with him.
I had also done Personal Training sessions with him in the past, so I knew that if I reached out for help, he would give more than 100% — and he has.
Norm has been incredibly patient and supportive, helping me progress far beyond what I thought was possible.
With his guidance, I went from struggling to walk without a stick, to moving confidently on my own. He’s helped me build strength through weight training and now, I can even have a go at hitting the pads. And I look forward to what I can achieve next.
I will always be grateful to Norm for helping me.
