McIsaac Health - Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Barb A. M. B.

Mike has been my personal trainer for a little over a year. I've had 2 spinal surgeries & a crushed elbow/broken arm combo which have provided a few challenges. Mike put me through many physical tests to see where my strengths & weaknesses were. He then took that information & built a couple of workouts which included stretching & weight training. Over my training sessions, he very slowly & safely increases the weight to ensure that I'm continuously being challenged. It's a great way to continue to be motivated & move closer to my goals!
Mike's ability to adapt to each of his clients needs is wonderful. He does not provided cookie cutter workouts.
Every workout is designed with the needs of his individual clients to best assist them with their goals.
I would highly recommend Mike as a person trainer. He is a good listener & will suggest alternative training if you have a new issue such as a hamstring strain, etc... He is a wealth of information & if he doesn't know something he will research it & come back with a solid answer. He's also is a very nice person who will help you get to your goals safely & makes your sessions very enjoyable!

vanessa H.

Mike was my trainer for almost a year. He was highly recommended when I mentioned to other health care providers that I was looking to start strength training in hopes of helping my body recover.
A couple years ago I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while I was 5 months pregnant and have ever since been experiencing significant lower back pain along with neck pain.
Mike put me through many physical tests to see where my strengths & weaknesses were. He then took that information and built workouts customized to my injuries which included stretching & weight training.
Throughout the course of my training with Mike, he very slowly & safely increased the weights to ensure that I was continuously being challenged, without causing any further issues.
Mike's ability to adapt to each of his client's needs is wonderful.

I would highly recommend Mike! He is very knowledgeable in his field and has a great sense of humor! You won't be disappointed!!

Ana S.

Mike is a genuinely awesome trainer. He helped me get stronger after my MVA. After my very humbling initial assessment he created a training plan for me that helped me recover and get back to a normal active life faster. He pushed me where I needed it and through that I discovered I could lift a lot heavier than what I thought I could. He is a wealth of information when it comes to strength training and gives excellent advice on what supplements will work for you. On top of all that he is hilarious and is a ray of sunshine to be around. I highly recommend his services.

Maren E.

Michael is such a fantastic personal trainer! When I first started seeing him I had been recently injured in a car accident so I hadn’t worked out in a very long time. He was so encouraging and knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable with getting back into the gym and practicing self-care. His workout plans were detailed but also very clear and he did a great job explaining exactly what the exercises were targeting and what we were trying to accomplish by doing them. He made the whole process of going to the gym feel much less intimidating and I could not recommend him enough!

Dark C.

Mike is a genuine person who actually listens to hear and customizes personal plans for your needs. He personally trained me to strengthen my body to help with my arthritic knees and foot. My plan was cautious, compact and very effective. I was able to gain strength not only physically but mentally as well. As a nutritional coach Mike also was successful at getting my gut health regulated and getting off some prescriptions! I am also managing pain with vitamins while reducing over the counter N-SAIDS. I could not be more pleased with my progress and truly trust his process as I am feeling the benefits from his vast knowledge on the body and its functions. Most of all I like he has a back to basics approach and explains things so that it makes sense to everyone. Mike didn't try to upsell or even want me to buy anything he didn't feel necessary for future use. He was very practical and aware of financial limitations which I really appreciated. I would recommend him to not only help anyone who needs guidance in pain relief but for ANYONE who is wanting to be more naturally strong and healthy. He has a great passion for his work and is willing to do what he can to help you have a better life.

Paul W.

Mike has been a huge help to me recovering from a knee injury and I highly recommend his services.

He takes time to learn about his patient and then creates a road to recovery, which for me was a properly measured approach that ended up putting me in a much better place than I was before the injury.

Thank you Mike, your patience and personality made this a very positive experience!

Tonya W.

After a bad car accident where I was rear ended and left with a traumatic neck injury, I turned to Mike to help me recover. As someone who did not miss a workout for 20 years, this injury devastated my life. While so many others told me I may never recover, Mike focused on meeting me where I was and helping me progress, showing me my progressions, focusing on being a positive influence to me at a time when I was struggling from a pain and life changing perspective. Mikes attitude, training, positivity, and approach made me feel immediately like I could do this and recover, while I am still working towards that, Mike is a core reason for me being as far ahead as I am. And I’m confident with his continued support I will make a full recovery.

Jennifer L.

I was referred to Michael in August for soft tissue injuries from a car accident after seeing massage therapy, physio therapy, and a chiropractor.

While those alleviated some of the pain, Michael focused on getting everything stronger to support those injuries in recovery. After 12 weeks with him at 2 sessions per week, I feel 10x better.

Michael will take the time to explain each step in the exercise, explaining which muscles the particular exercise focuses on and how it will help the problem area in the long run.
He is very informative and has no problem explaining any questions that may arise.

It is very convenient that Michael will complete the sessions in the comfort of your own home.

He is one of the most supportive therapies that I have completed since my car accident.

I highly recommend Michael!