Phillips-Fit

"Dear Ryan and Mike,

I wanted to write to you both to say a huge ‘thank you’ for making such a difference to me over the last four months.

I first saw Mike in May 2008 to seek his help in managing a long term disc problem in my lower back which has caused me pain and discomfort on a daily basis.  After some initial treatment, Mike very quickly recommended that my best course of action would be to combine his osteopathy sessions with personal training from Ryan Phillips at Phillips Fit.  His view was that improving my core stability would allow me to reduce back pain and manage my back condition more successfully over the longer term. He thought it very likely that, with some effort, I could remove the daily pain I was experiencing.  I regarded this as pretty unlikely however, whilst I used to run on a regular basis, I had not spent much time at all on core stability work, so I was prepared to give it a go.

I had my first session with Ryan at the beginning of June, who, already fully briefed on my back condition by Mike, was able to put together a focussed programme that would concentrate exactly on my area of need. At this point, my back was unstable, ached all the time and I had very little core stability. It seemed like quite a hill (or should I say fitball!) to climb however, it was impossible to feel anything other than motivated when supported and encouraged so well by Ryan.  I continued to see Ryan on a weekly basis and complete a manageable programme at home.  Each week, we would review my progress and Ryan would adjust my programme accordingly.

Four months later and I have to say that the difference is remarkable!  Thanks to Ryan and Mike, my core stability has now hit 100% and my back pain has practically disappeared, something that I did not imagine was possible. I no longer have to deal with back ache on a daily basis and I feel better than I have done in years.  The team at Phillips Fit have achieved something that I could not have done on my own and I could not recommend you more highly.

Many thanks

Angela Dunk"

Angela Dunk - Oct 2008

"My experience with Phillips-Fit has turned my life around in a very positive way.  My chronic back pain has been a huge hurdle, which had hampered my weight loss attempts in the past. Thanks to the team at Phillips-Fit, over the last 9 months I have lost over 2 stone, which I had been battling for years to lose! Ryan’s tailored training session and his ability to think on his feet has helped to strengthen my back so that I can workout with enough intensity to get great results. Also regular sports massage sessions with Phil has greatly helped to ease the pain and discomfort and has allowed me to continue to exercise where otherwise I might have given up! Ryan’s advice on nutrition and supplements has definitely contributed to my success not only with my weight loss but my overall general health. I’m fitter, stronger, leaner and feeling great about myself! I recently got married and some of my relatives that I hadn’t seen for years could hardly recognise me, they were totally blown away! Thanks guys! :)"

Vipul Patel - July 2008