"Before you showed me any workout routines, you brought me in…for an interview. There were the standard questions including those that covered birth date (age!), health issues, eating habits and my previous workout habits. All of the answers I gave you revolved around my being in excellent shape with the very best of daily living habits. What you did next not only surprised me, but it made me pause for a minute and ask myself 'who does this personal trainer think she is?' YOU TOOK MY BLOOD PRESSURE!!! What's more- you looked me square in the eye, now conveying the message that you really know your stuff, that you are a professional and I had better listen up. You told me that my blood pressure was 140 over 100 and that it was high- too high too make you feel comfortable recommending any workout routine for me. Further, you told me that given my gender and age, you recommended that I consult with a physician. At that moment, my perception of you turned 180. You were the professional, you know your stuff and perhaps most important of all- you care. Caring is the most difficult skill set to acquire. I visited my doctor the next week and he confirmed my blood pressure at 140 over 100. He prescribed blood pressure medication immediately. He wasn't sure I should be working out either and ordered blood tests and a stress test with Thalium. I had the stress test last week and thank God, all is normal. Chesna, I cannot thank you enough for alerting me to my high blood pressure. You may have saved me from serious injury or worse. Your telling me not only highlighted your professional and compassionate sides, it showed me more than a trace of bravery as well. I would like to think that every trainer is as responsible as you but I doubt it though- you are special, very special actually. Thank you Chesna. Our story is one that I will share with family, friends and colleagues for years to come. " Charles Tomasheski, VP of Wealth Management Citigroup Inc.