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.”
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.”
Chronic Pain Relief & Fitness Rehab
Henry Laughlin
“Very Impressive! This is the most impactful and high value experience I’ve had in over 30 years of visits with physical therapists and fitness trainers. The depth of knowledge and unique perspectives are hard to explain, but in just three visits, I already feel positive changes in my body that nobody has been able to address until now.”
Lindsey Stockwell
Google Review · ★★★★★
“I have been seeing Jeff for back pain related to scoliosis, and he has helped improve my quality of life greatly. He has a firm grasp on the body and the systems that work together, and has given me practical, effective exercises that I can do at home and throughout the day. When I called for the appointment, I was in a lot of pain, and becoming fearful it would never change. I now feel better both physically and mentally and look forward to continuing treatment with him!”
K Mcfet
Google Review · ★★★★★ · Client from Ireland (Virtual)
“Wherever you live in the world, if you are in need of a brilliant physiotherapist I highly recommend Jeff. I live in Ireland and after months of physio with no results I was feeling hopeless and disabled with a knee problem when a friend recommended I contact Jeff. I admit I was sceptical that online appointments would be beneficial but I thought I would give it a try. Jeff was a pure professional and I was continually amazed at the subtle things he could see in our online appointments and how much we would accomplish in one hour. I feel like we literally worked from head to toe at getting my body back into alignment. I walk, breathe, and move differently now. I learned so much. Also, I have to say it’s not only the genius and expertise that Jeff brings to every session but it is the integrity of approach and way he works that is superb at making you feel comfortable, respected, and motivated. He’s world class! Thanks Jeff for giving me hope and health again.”
Kristy McFarland
Google Review · ★★★★★
“I cannot speak highly enough of Jeff Eckhouse and the exceptional care he provides at Back Cove Personal Fitness. As the owner and a Fitness Rehab Specialist, Jeff’s extensive credentials and training truly set him apart. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development is truly admirable. In my personal experience, Jeff has been a godsend for my son, who suffers from POTS and hypermobility. Jeff’s specialized approach to injury recovery and fitness rehab has made an incredible difference in my son’s life. He understands the unique challenges associated with these conditions and tailors his treatments to address specific needs, ensuring optimal progress and comfort throughout the process. What impresses me the most about Jeff is his genuine compassion and unwavering dedication to his clients’ well-being. He takes the time to listen, thoroughly assess the situation, and devise personalized plans that produce real results. His attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards of care are truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff Eckhouse and Back Cove Personal Fitness to anyone seeking top-notch fitness rehab and injury recovery services. You won’t find a more skilled and caring professional who goes above and beyond to make a positive impact on your health and well-being.”
Ruth Ann Colby Martin
Google Review · ★★★★★
“I have always been active and at nearly 50, I reached out to Jeff Eckhouse at Back Cove Fitness for help ‘getting an aging body back into shape.’ What I received was care from a master of physiotherapy. Jeff not only identified root issues in my body but also began treating these underlying causes of decades of back pain, sore/tight hips, and bunions. Jeff is firmly but gently making me aware of my body, posture and movement in ways I have never before been, although I considered myself body-aware. Jeff’s work is revolutionary for my body and is setting me up for success as I continue to train and build health and fitness going forward. He listens well, has a keen eye, and is capable of using what he knows about human physiology to create the exact exercises my body needs, in each moment of each session. Without reservation, I highly recommend Jeff for his level of expertise and mastery in his field and his quality of care in all training interactions. If you are looking for raging success, just call Jeff!”
Susanna Throop
Google Review · ★★★★★
“I’ve worked with Katie McCarthy for the last 9 months or so, and if I weren’t moving out of state, I’d be continuing to work with her indefinitely. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and have needed help in long-term recovery from a core injury that impacted my full body strength. After my work with Katie — seeing her once a week, and doing exercises on my own — I’ve been able to dramatically reduce my pain and increase my mobility. I wasn’t able to walk without hip pain when we started; now I can walk 1–2 miles without substantial hip pain. It feels miraculous. And in addition, we’ve made progress on postural issues that I assumed were unfixable at this point in time. Postural restoration is amazing, yet it’s really Katie herself who has made the difference. Her knowledge and expertise are beyond anything I’ve experienced before, and she has been committed to figuring out what works for my body, even when that means research and learning on her part. She’s also a wonderful human being, with good humor and compassion that always make me look forward to our weekly session. And she listens to me and trusts my knowledge of myself, something anyone with a chronic condition knows is vital and often hard to find.”
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.”
Lorrie King
Google Review · ★★★★★ · 18-Year Client
“I am celebrating my 18th year working with Back Cove. I started at 50 years old thinking I might never be able to get back into shape. Now at 68, after years of personal training with Jeff and amazing classes with Jessica, I am strong. I just had two knees replaced, and my fast and full recovery has surprised everyone. Had I not been connected with Back Cove all these years, I do not believe this would be the case. I enthusiastically recommend Back Cove to anyone of any age. They saved me!”
Dr. Neil Clark Warren
Founder, eHarmony.com
“We also wanted someone who is a true expert in the field, someone who knows precisely what we should be doing for maximum physical challenge without crossing any safety boundaries. We couldn’t endorse Jeff and Back Cove Personal Fitness any more enthusiastically.”