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MOVEWELL Iowa

Personal trainer · Ankeny, IA · reviewed since 2020

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#29 of 94 personal trainersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 70%
5.0 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · 8 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
9%reviews answered by the owner
Feb 2025latest review

MOVEWELL Iowa at a glance

Google reviewers rate MoveWell Iowa 5/5 from 34 reviews, with the owner replying to only 9% of them. Clients describe personalized training services that address chronic pain, posture, and biomechanics through functional movement patterns. Recurring themes include improved mobility, reduced back and hip pain, and knowledgeable communication from trainers who customize workouts for individual needs. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are five-star.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 34 Google reviews (30 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: February 21, 2025.
  • Service: Personal Trainer serving Ankeny, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Star ratings

34 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars34100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 30 written reviews

  • Praise2496%
  • Complaints14%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude832%
  • Would recommend520%
  • Quality & results416%
  • Speed & response312%
  • Communication312%
  • Price & value14%
  • Honesty & trust14%

What customers talk about

We read 30 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Anthony is very patient, does a great job communicating with me to understand, troubleshoot, and customize a workout that continues to leave me in les…”
  • “I'd recommend them to anyone who struggles to move without pain.”
  • “I love his attention to detail as he corrects my form and helps me get the most of myself.”
  • “With a quick description of where my pain was coming from.”
  • “He explained & showed me the correct moves.”
  • “Although fitness is a passion, the pleasure of being active has come with a great deal of pain and discomfort, primarily in my back.”
  • “I feel safe training there as I trust Chris won’t have me do a movement that could injury me.”

People customers mention

  • Anthony 4 reviews
  • Chris 4 reviews
  • Chapman 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

B5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

My experience at Movewell with Anthony. To put it simply, he knows his stuff. With a quick description of where my pain was coming from. He explained & showed me the correct moves. To make. And then bam! No more pain. Only after my first visit.

Jeremy3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Been a member at MW for over a year and I can't get enough of the training there. Had many issues off tightness and pain with my hips, back, shoulders and knees. Years of bad form and technique through sports and crossfit. Anthony is very patient, does a great job communicating with me to understand, troubleshoot,…

JaneiceLocal Guide · 52 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 years ago★★★★★

Since Chris has started training me have improved the pain in my hips and back. Not pain free yet but getting there.

Sara6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Started going to Movewell about 2 years ago with Chris. Initially was concerned about Plantar Fasciitis, which was a quick fix. Wasn’t running when I started and now I’m up to 10.6mph sprints on the treadmill. I feel safe training there as I trust Chris won’t have me do a movement that could injury me. They…

Deanne3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Movewell is great! I am very pleased with the results I have had working with Chris Chapman. Great facility and excellent trainers.

Rafael9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Anthony Baccam has been working with me for a little over a year, the work these people do is life saving and life changing! Went from lower back pain, knee pain, calf strains to no injuries at all and continuing to do what I love; soccer. Whatever ache, pain, or injury you may have these guys know how to fix it!!!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 34 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Luke SpeltzLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Luke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Anthony is the best!

Maskat officialLocal Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maskat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is a best training centre Iow.

B V5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews B has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My experience at Movewell with Anthony. To put it simply, he knows his stuff. With a quick description of where my pain was coming from. He explained & showed me the correct moves. To make. And then bam! No more pain. Only after my first visit.

Jeremy Heff3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Been a member at MW for over a year and I can't get enough of the training there. Had many issues off tightness and pain with my hips, back, shoulders and knees. Years of bad form and technique through sports and crossfit. Anthony is very patient, does a great job communicating with me to understand, troubleshoot, and customize a workout that continues to leave me in less pain and more fluid in my movements. Movewell is a must for anyone looking to relieve themselves from pain or athletes looking to greatly increase their performance in a way that is different than any type of physical training.

Janeice CzarneckiLocal Guide · 52 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janeice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Since Chris has started training me have improved the pain in my hips and back. Not pain free yet but getting there.

Sara Albaugh6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Started going to Movewell about 2 years ago with Chris. Initially was concerned about Plantar Fasciitis, which was a quick fix. Wasn’t running when I started and now I’m up to 10.6mph sprints on the treadmill. I feel safe training there as I trust Chris won’t have me do a movement that could injury me. They focus on form to make the function of our bodies the best possible.

Deanne Brill3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Movewell is great! I am very pleased with the results I have had working with Chris Chapman. Great facility and excellent trainers.

Rafael Verduzco9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rafael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Anthony Baccam has been working with me for a little over a year, the work these people do is life saving and life changing! Went from lower back pain, knee pain, calf strains to no injuries at all and continuing to do what I love; soccer. Whatever ache, pain, or injury you may have these guys know how to fix it!!!

Andrew Bovenmyer12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Angela and the guys know what they are doing. I was struggling with chronic back pain and reaccuring injuries, and after two month of rehab and posture training, the pain in gone and I've never been so functionally strong. I'd recommend them to anyone who struggles to move without pain.

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew! Pleasure working with you.

Trey Family2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

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