15 years ago, Sandy Povlinski, an avid runner, began looking for a gentler way to exercise. We are happy her journey brought her to our Fitness Centers. She was attracted to the personal atmosphere and the cleanliness of the club, but the relationships she formed kept her coming back day after day. Sandy started her wellness journey as most do, spending her time on the fitness floor and in our group exercise classes.

In 2011, Sandy’s friendship with 2 other women encouraged her to begin Team Training. The trust and encouragement she received from her trainers, Rachael and Elizabeth, helped her to reach, reevaluate, and reach new goals she had set for herself. As Sandy thinks back over her years with us, she highlights the evolution made with both the facility and within herself.

The club, now Franciscan Health Fitness Centers has changed names, undergone renovations, introduced new equipment, as well as exercise platforms and programs all while keeping personal experiences as a staple to her membership. Sandy has watched her body transform, mentally and physically, as she continues to increase her strength and stabilizes her mood while destressing.

Sandys’ favorite features of the club are the BodyPump classes, Team Training, and the Fitness Assessments offered to each member. Sandy is excited to continuously grow her social network at our Fitness Center, and consistently recommends the value of a memberships to her coworkers and friends. Sandy shared that her husband will be retiring soon, and she is looking forward to the time they will get to share working out together.

We all know that word of mouth is powerful. So, when Sandy referred her friend, it was the biggest compliment she could give Franciscan Health Fitness Centers. During the month of September, we had 140 members refer their friends, family and co-workers in the hopes of winning twelve month’s of due paid toward their membership. We were excited to inform Sandy that she was our lucky winner.

A Thank You Letter to Sandy

Dear Sandy,

Thank you for your story and for your years of dedication to our Fitness Center. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and for the commitment and trust you place in us. We are committed to be your ongoing resource for your health and fitness needs. Thanks for your referral and believing in the value of your membership. You are officially the winner of our ONE YEAR OF FREE MEMBERSHIP! Congratulations to you. See you at the club!