Dr. Timothy Manahan, D.O.
Assistant Clinical Faculty

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

“I have been in practice for 20 years exclusively doing osteopathic manipulative medicine on patients with a variety of chronic pain and difficult sports-related injuries. Before I met Jeff two years ago, I considered myself an expert on biomechanics. His expertise has influenced the way think about posture and movement, and the way I practice medicine and teach medical students. His program design is truly different than anything I had previously encountered, and his guidance has helped me to resolve my own chronic right hip and low back problems.”

Dr. Andrew Haltof, D.O.
Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Specialists of Maine

“Working with Jeff Eckhouse at Back Cove Personal Fitness has been both educational and inspirational, as well as a great addition to my toolbox for maintaining my own health. His use of Postural Restoration is based on a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology. He helped me to see what normal breathing is and the role it plays in strength training, and overall fitness. Postural Restoration as it is taught at Back Cove Personal Fitness, opened doors to a new way of approaching the whole idea of working out. I am grateful.”

Gregg Lagerquist 
News Anchor, WGME 13

“With three kids and a busy schedule, I never seemed to find time to work out. In just a couple of months, I can’t believe the difference– my energy level is higher, my clothes fit better and I feel better about myself. Jeff not only tailors a workout to fit your goals, your fitness level and your schedule, he makes it all go with a constant vibe of positive energy. He doesn’t push you– he finds ways to help you push yourself to reach your goals and achieve things you weren’t even sure you could anymore! I only wish I’d found him sooner.”

Anna L. Waterbrook
M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Arizona Institute for Sports Medicine; Assistant Team Physician, University of Arizona

“During the almost 3 years I worked with Jeff he truly helped transform my life. Training with him helped me change my body image by teaching me confidence in the strength of my body. Jeff helped me to believe in myself as an athlete. Jeff is one of those people that “gets it” and brings a combination of an incredible knowledge base, skill, intuition, wit, and fun to every training session. He never gives less than 110%.

For anyone considering personal training, I give Jeff my highest recommendation.”

Garrett Lewellen
D.C., Cornerstone Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

“The personal trainers at Back Cove Personal Fitness in Portland have proven to be a tremendous resource for us at Cornerstone Chiropractic. Their muscular endurance protocols for injury recovery and general back fitness have allowed us to achieve better results when treating our patients with root issues of poor rotational stability, gluteal inactivation, general core weakness, as well as shoulder/scapular dysfunction. I recommend Back Cove Personal Fitness with confidence to all of my patients who could benefit from specific muscular and neuromuscular training and know our patients are better served when they work concurrently with Jeff Eckhouse and the Back Cove Personal Fitness trainers.”

Rasha Hanafy
D.O, Portland West Family Practice

“When I first met Jessica Gagne, I could barely complete 5 minutes on an elliptical machine. Now I can run miles, bench press 70 pounds, and have lost 60 pounds!! Every week, I look forward to meeting new challenges and reaching new goals.”