Welcome to Bao Institute – Your Path to Holistic Wellness in Georgetown

“In January 2008 I started at 384Lbs and in 5 weeks had lost over 54Lbs. at 11 weeks I have now lost over 70Lbs and gained 17Lbs of muscle. I am empowered and am now the fitness coordinator at my gym.”

“The 12-week program has not only reduced my weight but has significantly Increased my stamina, I have been able to score at least once every hockey game. This in turn has improved my self-esteem and made me feel empowered.”

“Although I was out of the country for 5 weeks during the challenge I was still able to lose 17 inches off my body and 22Lbs of fat. This program has made me feel fitter both mentally and physically allowing me to enjoy work and play.”

“During the challenge, I have lost 24Lbs and 5.8% of body fat. My husband has commented how impressed he was with me doing this and how much I have changed. I’m now wearing two sizes smaller in garments and it doesn't hurt anymore when I get up in the morning.”

Ms. Elaina Bahm is a woman who has her stuff together. Not only is she a businesswoman who owns and manages bao institute, but she is also an active trainer at the club and is continually improving her skills and competencies. Elaina is currently studying to attain her level 3 holistic lifestyle practitioner certification, which brings yet another health service offering to bao. And Elaina is all about health. I have been training with her for over two years. She has a knack for knowing what I need to focus on to improve my physical condition, she is always researching new training programs and methods and has even acquired new equipment for me to enhance my training experience. Elaina is a great communicator and is always looking for my feedback in terms of my training program. With a great sense of humor, you can expect a funny comment, text, or e-mail message every now and then and she always sends me a message of encouragement before a sporting event. Elaina and bao offer a personal touch that you don’t get at larger commercial fitness centres. But don’t be fooled, there are lots of programs to enroll in that are likely to meet your needs, all in the name of improving your physical health and well-being. But the best way to find out is to set up a meeting with Elaina and see for yourself.

I only trained with my trainer for 6 sessions, but within those sessions, he taught me proper form and overall helped me achieve different exercises I couldn’t have learned properly on my own. Due to my shoulder surgery, I couldn’t work out with heavy weights and had a difficult time revamping each exercise to fit my needs. Once My trainer started training me, within seconds he had 5 different exercises safe and doable for me to perform. I thought I was fit, wait till you train with him, he’ll outperform you so fast you’ll wonder how he does it. All in all, he’s an excellent guy willing to work with you to get the results you want.

June 2014
I trained with my trainer for only 12 sessions, but within those sessions, he taught me how to safely and properly perform a variety of exercises that I could not have completed on my own. This was my first real experience at a gym as well as with a personal trainer. My trainer was patient with me and he created a workout schedule that was perfect for my fitness level. He was always prepared and had a positive attitude, both encouraging and motivating me to reach my full potential. My trainer’s training gave me confidence in myself and helped me get on my way to a healthier lifestyle.

I decided to join a gym to gain more energy and strength back into my body but wasn’t sure where to start. My trainer at BAO Institute provided me with the proper guidance and knowledge to start me off on my goal. His workout schedules kept me motivated and challenging myself, and the hour sessions passed by quickly. I am now well on my way to a healthier, and stronger me, thanks to him.

I have been training with Karen for the past 6 weeks. Karen is always well-prepared, adjusts my program when needed, and provides excellent instructions and encouragement during my workouts.
I can’t thank Karen enough for her commitment to helping me achieve my goals, her friendly, professional, and dedicated approach to making exercise fun, and for making me always feel comfortable in the gym environment.
I am so pleased with my physical transformation, but even more so with my psychological transformation.
Karen is extremely knowledgeable and I would recommend her to anyone looking to reach their goals with an expert trainer!

Please accept this letter as my personal testimonial for Stacie Hilts as a Personal Trainer at The Bao Institute for Healthy Living. I have had Personal Trainers in the past but none of them compared to the versatility and knowledge that Stacie has to offer. Every time I came in for my training session Stacie greeted me with enthusiasm and determination at assisting me with my training goals. Stacie pushed me to the limit every time I had a session but also had a critical eye on what my capabilities were so as not to push to the point of injury. I found that I was achieving my goals quickly with her attention to the areas I wanted to focus on along with her recommendations for exercises and nutrition to be focused on when I wasn’t with her. One thing I really enjoyed with Stacie is that every time I came in for my training session she had worked out a new series of exercises so that I wasn’t doing the same exercises all the time and because she always gave me something new to do the time went by very quickly and before you knew it my hour was done.
To sum it up, I would highly recommend Stacie to anyone who wants to see fast results with the goal of maintaining these results.
Thank you Stacie for all you have done for me!