A friend recommended Aliento after I expressed discomfort with the dreaded menopause. The last 2 years have been extremely distressing and frustrating dealing with weight gain, bloating, sleepless nights etc.etc.I joined late November 2012 and have just completed 21 sessions. I only wish I had known of Aliento back then. I can not believe what a difference it has made. For the first time in so long I feel comfortable in my body. The bloating has gone, I am sleeping, I have regained core strength and better still I have managed to lose 37.5 cm in 21 sessions as overall body measurement. It is a gentle but effective form of exercise.From the moment I enter and begin the climb up the stairs I enter a peaceful place for 'me time'.Management and staff are so understanding and helpful with a focus on the individual needs of each member.For the last 8 months I was putting up with a sore arm. The staff have worked with me to relieve the pressure, and build strength in it, I no longer wear my brace.A love of mine is the great outdoors and walking. The Australia Day long weekend I completed a Coastal walk of 22 km's, normally I would be sore & unable to move for days, I was nicely surprised to find all I experienced was just tired feet.The strength I have gained and the change in my body in such a short time at Aliento is beyond belief.I can not recommend it highly enough for fitness, well being, peace of mind and relaxation. I can't wait to step through the doors after a long day at the office. A big thank you to all the lovely ladies for working with me to get me feeling comfortable in my body once again.