Leslie

I can't thank the staff at Lifestyles enough for the treatment they have given me.

I was having severe head aches that were not responding to prescribed medicines, with the side effects putting me off work for five weeks. Vision test, Blood tests, Xrays, Cat scans and an MRI did not locate a cause, and two doctors and a specialist decided the pain was imaginary. I have now been having regular sessions at Lifestyles Neuromuscular Massage Therapy for a while. My head aches have subsided from 6/10 down to 1/10 or less and we have discovered what has been causing them. The massage beds are very comfortable , the linen is clean and soft and the staff are very professional.

I would thoroughly recommend Lifestyles Neuromescular Massage Therapy to anyone with aches and pains that your doctor is not managing well, especially head aches.

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Steven

Doug is playing a huge role in my rehabilitation from chronic pain. His almost encyclopaedic knowledge of musculo-skeletal systems and massage techniques, together with his diagnostic expertise, are enabling me to take significant steps towards health and a life free from pain.

A force of healing to be reckoned with!

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Dave Niethe -Company director

"I have had the pleasure of working with Doug Maynard from Lifestyles Massage for close to eight years now, running several businesses a family and enjoying my golf are all very important to me and after several years competing in strong man events it would be safe to say my body was well beaten up with several serious injuries some resulting in surgery. Before meeting Doug and the team at Lifestyles simple physical things could become painful, then it all changed for the better we had some challenges to over come, constant back pain, neck, and a general tightness some of it stress related, but Doug formulated a personal plan and within a short period of time I felt so much better. The change had such an impact on my life that I have continued to this day and long into the future, to the team at lifestyles and more importantly to Doug Maynard, my friend I am forever grateful to you for all your help, in allowing me to enjoy a far more rewarding, fulfilling, LIFESTYLE"

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Aaron Lindsay, Site Manager, Neck/Shoulder Injury

After injuring the muscles around my shoulder/neck area a few years back, I have had continual problems and constantly reaggravated the area, causing painful spasms, stiffness and discomfort. While at first skeptical about massage, a voucher from my girlfriend encouraged me to visit Shane. Over the course of the fortnightly visits, after the initial soreness died down I could feel improvements in the whole area, to the point now where I feel great. My sleeping has improved dramatically, the spasms have stopped and I no longer aggravate the area on a regular basis. I feel free to pursue all activities which in the past I would have avoided. I now visit Shane on a monthly basis and feel endebted to him for the professional and friendly way I have been treated.

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Brent Beaumont, Medical Researcher, 10yr Chronic Back Pain

I had been suffering chronic back pain since a cycling accident 10 years ago. Within a few weeks of Shane working on my back, the pain that I had previously experienced from long periods of standing; sleeping and cycling had gone and my back has become noticably straighter. I am delighted with the results of my treatment.

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Karen

I was referred to Lifestyles by my personal trainer due to a 'strain on my lower back'. My first consultation was with Bryan Ellis and I have now been seeing Bryan for over 3 months. Why? Since giving birth seven years ago, I have struggled to maintain the same level of fitness I was accustomed to and through Bryan's education I have learnt, that, for me, erratic training has taken a toll on my body. I now understand that muscles can over compensate or weaken depending on the different experiences during a lifetime. His communication is very clear, he consistently follows up, monitors your progress, has a very genuine and sincere attitude to wanting to help 'you' enjoy quality of life. He is totally flexible, constantly provides explanations during a treatment, makes sound and practical recommendations and works with such passion, that I find I'm interested in 'the healing process' of the experience that I'm enduring. Thank you Bryan.

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Patricia Smith, Mother & Nutritionist - 20yr+ Chronic Back Ache

Since I was a teenager I had trouble with my lower back. Only through regular exercise was I able to keep it strong and pain free. But having three pregnancies in a few short years and caring for an ever growing family gave me hardly any time to look after myself and put lots of strains on my body. I kept seeing various osteopaths over many years. They always improved my back pain for 2 to 3 days, but it always was sure to come back. Even doing yoga (not intensely but regularly) didn't bring much relief. Quite often the pain stopped me from doing normal day to day activities as well as yoga. I came across Shanes Neuromuscular Therapy in a competition that he ran and won the free massage. That's how I started and I can honestly say "my life has changed for the better since I met Shane". It took a few treatments and was very successful. Shane is very professional in his approach, explains everything he does in an understandable manner, he is always very respectful and I felt from the beginning in safe hands. Now I can do all the movements I want, I keep up with regular exercise and see him in between for maintenance massages to look after my body for the future.

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Nikki Balducci, Office Admin - Daily Migraines

I was suffering from Migraines almost on a daily basis. My eyesight and concentration were greatly affected and I was having to take time off work to go home and sleep it off. I tried a Chiropractor and I did get some relief, but only for a few days at a time. Until I met Shane. My first appointment was an assessment of what was going on with my body. I found this to be very professional, as I was able to understand what was causing my discomfort. Even after the first half hour of treatment I could feel the release of tension in my muscles. I felt like my head was on a spring, it was great! I have only had a couple of Migraines since seeing Shane and now go for body maintenance. I have also found that I have a greater range of movement in my neck and shoulders. I am also a horse rider and I find that regular treatments with Shane help to keep everything moving smoothly. I can not speak highly enough of Shane who is warm, friendly and trustworthy. He explains everything he is doing and why he's doing it. He has a way of explaining things in plain English so I can understand. He has helped me greatly. I do not hesitate to recommend Shane to anyone. He has a natural healing quality about him.

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David Gilligan - Severe Back Pain

I have had serious problems with my back for over twelve years all stemming from muscle problems causing my spine over time to curve in shape. I was in pain every day, all day long, and I was on strong painkillers taking them daily. I tried a chiropractor first but I got very little relief. I gave up my cricket and was resigned to doing very little. Next I saw an Osteopath, I was surprised by the considerable relief I would have for up to two to three days after each weekly visit. But I still had to be very careful with everything I did in my life. A stumble or quick turn or bending too quickly to tie up my shoes would without a doubt cause my back to flare up and I would be in severe pain again. The last osteopath I saw told me that I needed the muscles in my back strengthened as they had straightened the curve as much as possible under their treatments. I mentioned this to my wife, who told me about Lifestyles that had recently opened in New Lynn. So I thought I would give it a go, as I really didn't have anything to loose. Since going to Lifestyles and seeing Shane Anderson I have had a marked improvement with my back and I haven't looked back. I have greater mobility and movement and a lot more confidence in doing every day activities. My confidence in Shane arises from his ability to articulate well why I feel pain where I do and what he is going to do to treat these areas. He explains how the exercises he gives me will benefit me in the short and long term. And his treatments work - I approach the day with more confidence in dealing with day-to-day activities. At times I still get some discomfort or pain, but nothing like I once did. I take very few painkillers now and I no longer have to worry about every little thing like; a stumble, turning, doing up my shoes, sitting for too long or walking a great distance. Walking is one of the things I enjoy now, before I could only walk for about half an hour at a time before being in discomfort. It made planning a day out difficult. Now I am able to sit and walk for hours at a time, I can enjoy my life more.

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Jennifer Trinick - Mother, West Auckland -Severe Neck Pain

"Some years back, I was involved in a minor car accident and suffered a whiplash injury. Although this wasn't known at the time and life carried on quite normally. Trouble began a few years later (after sneezing!!!). And pain/symptoms presented, including:

• painful and limited up/down and side/side movement of head
• burning pain from neck/shoulders down to lower middle back
• tingling arms, with right side predominant
• susceptibility to further pain by jarring

Visits to various professionals were made over the years but only short term relief occurred. X-rays provided the best diagnosis, and the term whiplash was finally applied. This helped provide an understanding of the head mobility issues. But, for the life of me, there was no link with the back pain and arm tingles. The cycle of pain/limited head mobility/arm tingles has gone on for years and I resigned myself to accepting the pain and arm tingles as unexplainable. I've had years of sleeping only on my left side because the tingles in my right arm were so bad. This was hugely frustrating and putting up with the recurrent pain caused much despair. Since meeting Shane my arm tingles, and other symptoms, have all but disappeared. And I've been regularly sleeping on my 'tingly' side with no tingles, which is a huge treat! Something else happened recently - I slept on a soft bed. Normally this would induce pain and symptoms at their worse. But there's only been minor niggles!! This is surely a good sign! My trouble spots are developing resilience. I recommend Shane highly, especially if unexplainable pain is experienced".

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John Frear - Sales Manager / Runner -Achillies Tendonosis

"Shanes approach to therapy was refreshing, informative & inclusive. He took time to explain what he was doing & why he was doing it. I was not only involved in the session but also engaged in the ongoing exercises & maintenance at home. This ensured the outcome was both positive & sustainable. I have continued to come back for regular "tune ups" & would recommend Shane to anyone that is seeking positive results. Thanks heaps for helping me make a real change for the better."

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Thelma Paterson -74 / retired -loves tramping / kayaking, traveling. -Cramps

"Have been to osteopaths, auckland hospital, acupuncture, physiotherapy without satisfaction until seeing Shane, who explained the reasons why verbally and using diagrams/models I had my symptoms. I enjoy the relaxed unhurried atmosphere and now have noticeable results, I have less cramping / spasm and more freedom of movement in my ankle than I've had for years."