Today we’d like to introduce you to Heidi Baez.
Hi Heidi, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In December of 2016, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your nerves, causing extreme weakness, tingling in your extremities, which can potentially leave you paralyzed. This rare disorder that impacts 1 in 1,000,000 people. I spent 11 days in the hospital intensive care unit. During my time in ICU, I remember having so many thoughts run through my mind and a fear that my life would never be the same. At one point, I told myself no, that this diagnosis would not be the end, that I had so much more to add to the story of my life. Doctors said it would take me at least three years to fully recover, including walking again. God was gracious enough to grant me the opportunity to create the next chapters in my life, which I am currently living. From here, I made a commitment to God and myself that I would live my life in a way that honors the grace I was given and encourages others to live a life that embodies wellness.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I consider aspects of my journey to be rocky, but after God granted me another chance, in my mind, no obstacle would get in the way of creating a life that uses my story as a testimony and motivation for others. I work daily to train my mind to focus on the good. As a single mother who was shocked with a life-changing illness, I can admit, there have been times where thoughts of not being here for my girls have crossed my mind, however, my drive, motivation, and the grace I have been given keeps me focused.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next, you can tell us a bit more about your business.
My work as a personal trainer is so much more than fitness. This is mission work. My personal experiences, my transition to the United States, my illness, being a single mother, gaining my citizenship all have had a place in molding who I am and what I do. There are many women who may have had similar experiences and are just needing that push, motivation, or just the right person in their corner to encourage them in moving to their next level. The fact that my work is my mission and testimony, and is what sets me apart. Each client I am blessed to support genuinely holds a special place in my heart, as I truly believe our paths were divinely orchestrated to cross.
Body Rocks fitness is a private studio that allows clients the opportunity to gain confidence and reach their fitness goals with the privacy often desired when embarking on a new fitness journey. Pricing is individualized and based on each client’s personalized training plan. For more information, please visit our website!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thebodyrocksfitness.com
Image Credits
Diego de la Cruz
Johh Sherman
