The Fitness Center for women is local, small gym that's currently moving to a new location…read more Generally, the staff is very pleasant and polite, and they help you with everything, take free measurements for you and all. The trainers are VERY nice and polite. The owner, however, is anything but. I signed up twice --- the first time before I had gone to college, and had enough free time to commit to a schedule. It worked out fine until I had to cancel due to financial problems (I enrolled in college and could no longer afford to be in college and to afford the $41.48 membership fee, so I had to cancel.) I did this legitimately, by paying the $99 cancellation fee after about 5-6 months. After that, since I was in college, I did not attend the gym for about 2-3 years, until this summer when I had about 3 months to sign up again, this May (my new contract actually began 5/29/13). So, I thought fine, I can afford this until I get a stable income after graduating college (I am graduating this year.) However, as the months passed on, I noticed another charge on my bank account for $46.59 in ADDITION to the $41.48 which was already taken out. I was fully aware of the yearly $25.00 fee, which had already came out, but this was something else. This extra charge was explained to me (much later, I might add) and the staff of the bank as an "insufficient funds" charge. The $20 "insufficient funds charge" + $41.48 - $46. I called the gym the very day I noticed the charge, and immediately asked to speak to the owner, however she was on vacation at the moment and they said I needed to wait for a week until she got back. This was not acceptable due to the fact I had missing funds in my account at the moment, and I could not wait for the owner to sort it out with me. I am a college student and need EVERY cent in my account, and I do not account for such errors like "double billing" and other things that would cause my account to go into the negative. I had to call my bank and file a chargeback for the extra amount of the $46. Bank of America explained this charge as a merchant error, and the bank refunded me the amount. The gym owner very rudely stated when she called today, that she disputed the charge against her company, because it was "not her error" and said that the bank is going to retract the refunded amount from my bank. The owner, Kristie, was VERY rude and didn't seem to be very understanding of the problem. She insisted that she "did nothing wrong", and when I mentioned i'd like to cancel out of pure frustration and because I was moving out of town soon (and would be signing up with a much cheaper gym) in addition to all the trouble this has caused me with the bank (with overdraft fees and calling both the bank AND the gym to

I joined the Fitness Center For Women last June after having an annual physical that left me…read morefeeling very upset about my physical condition and weight. The nurse practitioner recommended it to me, and I have no regrets at all about joining -- it has been a wonderful experience. When you start, they evaluate your fitness level, and design a workout for you, also spending an hour of time with you making sure you know how to set up the machines and how to do each exercise without hurting yourself. I worked out on my own mostly over the summer and also tried the hula hoop class with Tanya. Not only is it a very fun class -- it is a good workout that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat. This Fall, I joined the Diva Boot Camp. I am far from a Diva, but I have found a great group of women who support each other with making it through some tough workouts and do so consistently. Kristie, the gym owner, leads the camp, and she keeps the workouts varied and interesting. She is encouraging and tough all at the same time. I was new to the area, and this has really made me feel like I have a community of people who are becoming friends and who are striving together to meet their goals. Next June, when I go back for my annual physical, I suspect it will be a very different experience. For anyone who has not tried an "all women's gym" and is curious -- I highly recommend it. It just takes the edge off and let's you focus on your workouts and not worry about whether you look presentable. There is not a lot of vanity -- it's a place where women can work out and feel at ease whatever your size or fitness level. Go for it -- you have nothing to lose (except a few pounds) ; )

Huge waiting area without any hip high chairs for hip and knee replacement patients. How does a…read moreprovider expect their patients to get up with ease?

They don't answer phone or call back! They were recommended by friends and the no response was very…read moredisappointing

Amazing yoga studio with the best classes - Angela offers incredible hypnotherapy and Reiki…read morehealing too

Excellent! Super nice staff, very relaxing, would definitely recommend, have already gone twice for…read moremassage

I was lucky enough to get in for a last minute appointment with Audra. She asked what I was looking…read morefor to determine if I had booked for the correct type of massage and asked if there were any areas I wanted her to focus on. She gave the rundown of how it would go and then I changed and she started. She was friendly and I felt totally comfortable with her. She was gentle while also using just the right amount of pressure. I left feeling awesome. I'll definitely be back. Thanks Audra!!

This is a great gym to get some one on one training. The staff is great , knowledgeable,…read more professional and will go out of their way to work with your needs! Highly recommend.

Do you know what it feels like to be mocked by someone who's supposed to represent "health" and…read more"inclusivity"? I do. A trainer from this gym used me as a punchline for likes to body shame me and publicly humiliate me. It's disgusting, it's disrespectful, and it's the exact opposite of what a fitness professional should stand for.

I have had serious shoulder pain for more than two years, and sought medical attention from Yale…read moreOrthopedics. After cortisone shots and an eventual MRI, I was told that I do not have a tear or anything else that can be fixed with surgery, and given a prescription for physical therapy. I was not happy about this at all - I wanted a quick fix to be pain free and thought (naively) that surgery was the answer. I live close to Spectrum, so based on physical proximity (and the recommendation of a friend) I made an appointment with Corey. Long story short, I am in 95% less pain, sleep all night through again, and have far more range of motion than I did a few months ago. Therapy is as much fun as working hard can be, but we DO laugh (often) and I AM so much better than I was. The facility is clean, well-lit, and the bathroom is clean, too. Corey seem to have all the requisite tools, AND the necessary expertise. He is not just competent and trained in his field, he is so contagiously passionate about health and fitness! I would unequivocally recommend Corey and Spectrum.

The team at Spectrum is great. Zach is very thorough and attentive and helped me get through the…read moretherapy I needed foe my shoulder. Would highly recommended them!!!

horrifying first of…read moreall this is a very bad example of Pilates secondly they routinely take your money and cancel classes and do nothing but TELL YOU ITS YOUR FAULT or MINDBODY APP fault or any variation RUN PROPLE RUN AWAY Ellen the pathetic instructor couldn't demonstrate 1/3 of what she asks you to perform not safe ripoff

I am so grateful to have found Flow in Essex! We were in town on vacation and a friend had just…read morestarted doing Pilates on the reformer and was hoping to find a studio. I had always been incredibly intimated (scared!) but was open to trying it in a private setting. My friend reached out to a few studios in the area and we are so glad Jenn from Flow responded. She welcomed us for a private session and was an incredible teacher. We were able to come back for a second session before our trip ended and brought our other friend along for her first session. Definitely a highlight of our vacation for all of us!

We have a gem in Montville! This gym has several certified personal trainers to help us get in…read moreshape. I'm 72 and have been attending classes for a year. Every workout is different and the trainers have helped me with proper positioning and encouragement. I'm getting my young body back and can pick up and play with my little grandchildren! Check this place out!