Testimonials
“Two years
ago I went to see Brendan after limping my way from Rugby
game to
Given this success
I was happy to undertake VO2 and Lactate Threshold testing with
Brendan. The results have been remarkable. Brendan has customized a
fitness programme for me based on the results of this testing. I can
honestly say that I have never felt fitter or been leaner.
Brendan has a
pleasant manner and instils confidence with his knowledge. I would
have no hesitation recommending him to anyone.”
Garratt Williamson 2009 (Full-time NZ Rugby Referee)
"I just wanted to give you some feedback as I
have now completed two 6-week courses.
The results have been spectacular!
I had suffered from severe back pain, I think as the result of a
fall from a bike several years ago. This seemed to make my back
progressively more fragile so that small injuries created very
debilitating results. The most recent small injury had resulted in
chronic pain throughout my
body - especially back pain, but so bad it was affecting my whole
nervous system.
I went to Brendan Roach after a long trail of doctors,
physiotherapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors,
rheumatologists….you name it, I’d tried it. With Brendan’s skill,
determination, encouragement and motivation I am now largely pain
free and have joined a gym in an effort to maintain this new good
health!
I can’t speak highly enough of what he has done for me. It is
completely above and beyond my expectations".
E (2008)
“Thank you for your assessment and corrective exercise programme. Seeing how wonky I was in video/photos and the measurements was really informative. It also gave me clear goals to aim for and appealed to my visual learning style.
The 1:1 sessions were great and helped me learn the correct way of moving, strengthening and re-learning the correct muscle patterns. It was a very thorough process with a holistic low-key and fun approach. I feel that your programme and methods enabled me to make significant progress, which was awesome.
Prior to starting I had plateaued and thought this might
be as good as I get, so I am really stoked with the
improvements. Thanks again – you are all very good at what
you do.
Cheers Susi”
Susi Matthews
30 July 2005
“I was referred to Wellness Consultants by ACC following aggravation of an ongoing back problem.
In the past, I have had one significant back operation, removing discs and fusing two vertebrae together. I have since damaged the adjacent discs, and ACC requested that I complete a six week programme with Wellness Consultants before investigating further surgical options.
With over 20 years of back problems, and having trialled a number of exercise regimes over this time, I was sceptical of this programme, and did not believe it would help my particular injury. Wellness Consultants designed an individual programme specifically aimed at increasing support around the damaged area, reducing the likelihood of further damage and minimising the impact of existing damage.
Having now completed the six week programme, I am astounded at the incredible improvement in my strength and mobility. This has allowed me to again undertake activities once considered too risky, and has hugely increased my confidence and independence. The programme has exceed my expectations, and produced enormously successful results.
Brendan and his team at Wellness Consultants are dedicated and enthusiastic professionals who focus on the unique requirements of each client, and ensure their programmes are designed to achieve maximum outcomes. I cannot thank them enough for the gains I have made, and highly recommend them, without reservation, to anyone recovering from a physical injury.”
David Campbell
"Brendan and his highly trained team are the “patron saints of hopeless causes”— I’d had a history of spraining my ankle which ended in a break. I was about to have surgery (and time off work) to fix the problem when I discovered Wellness’ services (which ACC paid for).
I was assessed by Wellness Consultants and given a 50/50 chance of avoiding surgery. And after a motivating, affirming and gentle programme of micro-muscle exercises and alignment I was able to cancel the surgery entirely.
Unlike the other health professionals I’d been to, Brendan actually looked above the ankle (at the whole body) and found that my knees, hips and back were out of alignment — and once re-aligned I’ve had no problems since. I’m now dancing and enjoying life again.”
Jane McCann — Director, NAVIGATE International Ltd
“I lived for four years with pains in my arms, wrists and hands from OOS, occasionally severe and debilitating, but mostly manageable, although with constant fear that it would get worse and prevent me from working, recreation and enjoying life.
During that time I spent thousands of dollars on osteopathy, massage, Feldenkrais classes, Swiss ball training, vitamins and minerals, and GP visits. I limited my life, only did short stints of driving, replaced my handbags with backpacks, tried never to carry heavy bags, stopped playing tennis, changed the way I slept, took salmon oil capsules, flax oil and magnesium, went for long walks to keep fit, did Swiss ball stretches and strengthening every day, paused frequently during the day to do stretches, used a phone headset, and limited computer use to the barest minimum, with OOS software, frequent micropauses, special keyboard and ergonomically assessed office. The pain persisted throughout, sometimes better, sometimes worse.
I am so very grateful to all the staff at Wellness Consultants for the way in which their careful, considered, soundly based work has opened up possibilities in my life that I didn't have before, and for the freedom from pain which they've given me. Thank you so much.”
Jane
“I chose Wellness Consultants based on a positive outcome 5 years ago when I suffered badly from OOS. This time, following a rotator cuff sprain, I had a virtually ‘frozen’ shoulder that made many everyday tasks difficult, some impossible. Following an incredibly comprehensive initial consultation, Brendan recommended a chiropractor to realign my neck (which I had no idea was a problem) in tandem with a twice weekly strengthening programme. Both have proven successful to the point where I am now virtually pain free. Total range of movement is still some way off pending possible orthopaedic manipulation. However, because of the strength I have gained, and am continuing to improve with an independent programme, this may be avoidable altogether.
Brendan is a consummate professional, is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him and his team highly to anyone seeking an in-depth, holistic health solution. If I could clone him and have him permanently on hand, I would do so in an instant!”
Ruth Munro
20/05/05
“Good service. Professional staff.
This has helped me immensely.”
Don Forbes
29/10/04
“At Wellness Consultants I found great care was taken of my personal injury. The staff are very professional and helpful and understand the client well.
Thank you very much”
Balvant Mavji
16/9/04
“Wellness Consultants are very well
named.
I am a 48 year old, who seriously damaged my back (prolapsed
disk L4/L5)
13 years ago. I suffered from acute lower back pain 95% of
the time, and was finding life very difficult and
depressing. My specialist had not recommended surgery, as
the risks were too high. I explored all of the usual
treatment methods with very little success over a period of
two or three years.
Three years ago my GP suggested that I try Brendan Roach at Wellness Consultants. Brendan carefully evaluated my condition in a very detailed manner and developed a program with me. I have to admit I was very skeptical to start with, after all of my previous experiences. Within eight weeks the results were really surprising both physically and with lowered pain levels.
I have continued to work with Wellness over the past three years and still continue to improve. I am now totally pain free and feel ten years younger. Last year I started playing Golf, now on a 16 handicap and earlier this year went skiing for the first time in 13 years.
My life has been transformed.
Thank you Brendan.”
John
Wellington
When I was first referred to Wellness Consultants I had been off work for 12 months and had had every possible kind of treatment ACC could provide from physiotherapy, osteopaths, three cortisone injections, pain management consultants, powerful pain killers, intense exercise and work conditioning programmes, etc.
Despite this, no previous treatment provider had delivered anything other than minimal short term pain relief. I was at my wits end and was becoming extremely disheartened.
However, from the first session I had at Wellness Consultants I felt that my rehabilitation chances were significantly increased. This session was merely an assessment and analysis of my injury/disability but was done so professionally and comprehensively that I was immediately impressed.
My initial impressions were more than exceeded with my subsequent rehabilitation plan. This is because it was so expertly designed, they then provided expert training, advice, and analysis of my actions and movements as I worked through my tailored exercise rehabilitation sessions. I quickly began to feel significant improvements and have subsequently continued to improve to such an extent that I have gone from expecting to be a cripple for the rest of my life to being able to function like a normal fully contributing person again.
Their attention to detail in their analysis of my injury and disabilities, their astute and tailored programmes of rehabilitation and their intense focus on closely monitoring, guiding and coaching you throughout various stages are unequalled.
I have never seen or heard of any other practitioners in the rehabilitation field as professional, focussed, comprehensive, and so specifically tailored to each individual needs as Wellness Consultants.”
Murray Julian
Paekakariki