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Patrick was recommended to me by my friend and fellow squash player Eric Mcalpine about 5 years ago. He has been helping me every couple of weeks for the last 4 years during which time I have had no injury problems. My muscles are naturally very tight and I used to have persistent bad back problems because of muscle strength imbalance and poor posture due to my height. Each session Patrick will work on the parts of the body which require loosening and stretching out. He completely understands how all parts of the body link together, can diagnose any problem you may have and find a solution. No cause is lost is his genuine belief! He not only gives effective proper deep tissue massage but will combine that with stretches, advices and extra exercises to be done in your own time to maintain and build on the improvements. When I first saw Patrick I was about to stop competitive squash due to immobility and constant back pain but now I am still playing county standard squash approaching 50 years old so Thank you Patrick for extending my squash life and the help you have provided me.

I had been suffering from a frozen shoulder due to the nature of my work with requires me to type at a computer. Since attending sessions at Massage 1st - the pain has now disappeared and I am able to type at my computer without any tension in my shoulders. I thoroughly recommend Massage 1st to anyone who is suffering from muscular aches and pains. The service is exceptional and it is real value for money. You will not be disappointed with the results.

I originally visited Patrick with calf and shoulder problems which were both treated at the same time for no extra cost. Patrick had the ability to immediately make me feel comfortable and we quickly established a trusting working relationship. Patrick understands how all parts of the body connect with each other therefore his treatment focuses on your long term physical well being. He does not rush any of the sessions and often runs over the allocated time as the treatment requires. I have now been seeing Patrick for 1 year and for the first time in many years I can freely move my shoulders and neck; he has also worked on improving my posture and generally helped me both physically and mentally to deal with all the stresses of modern life.

I have been visiting Patrick for about 2 years and would highly recommend him. Initially I went because of some lower back pain, which was not getting better with osteopathy, but which Patrick sorted out for me in a couple of sessions - I have not had any lower back pain since. I sit in front of a computer for about 8 hours a day and I sometimes start to get niggles and aches and pains in my arms/neck/shoulders. A session with Patrick gets rid of these instantly. I'm sure if Patrick hadn't been recommended to me I'd be a walking wreck! I find the sessions relaxing, therapeutic and educational (as I learn more about how our bones and muscles work together, and about different fitness techniques). Patrick's knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy/function is outstanding (I studied medicine and my knowledge is a fraction of Patrick's! )Definitely a 5 star service - Thanks Patrick! Lidia.

I had several visits with Patrick for a shoulder injury. I was in alot of pain and discomfort until i received my deep tissue massage which was not only great value for money but i was able to make a full recovery. Patrick is a true professional whose knowledge is extensive and manner genuinely sincere. I found this service by surfing the web and am ever so grateful. I have recommended his services to a family member, and would not hesitate to do so for anyone else. A rewarding experience well worth having. Many thanks PatrickAlexia Duke.

I am a paediatric nurse in a major London hospital. Several years ago I injured my back skiing; although it healed well I am weak when performing certain movements. The nature of my job involves a lot of bending and lifting, this coupled with my weak back eventually led to me developing sciatica. On some days it was so painful I could barely walk. I'd heard about Patrick through my boyfriend and on a particularly painful day resolved to go and see him. I began to feel the benefits after the very first session and had a total of 5 - my sciatica has not returned in nearly 2 years. Pat has a very detailed knowledge of the affect of poor posture on the body and I would recommend him to anyone.

I work in a stressful job and suffer from the usual niggles and aches and pains that comes with that. I went to see Patrick for an "iron out" and have been back every week since. Aches and pains that I used to just put up with as part of life are now much eased, in some cases gone altogether. On top of that, I now feel taller and have more muscle definition, without the need to feel the burn at the gym. Would highly recommend to anyone that suffers from muscle pain or bad posture. AMAZING!

"My name is Eric JJ McAlpine, I am a former world ranked professional squash player, that was inside the worlds top 100. Having had frequent massages in the past, and seen a lot of different massage specialists when i was on the squash circuit. Patrick has got my body to respond and function better than ever before. Patrick is giving me a full body deep tissue massage, with more emphasis on the hip and leg regions. This is due to me having osteoarthritis in both my hip joints. He has been improving the way my body feels, with an excellent knowledge of alignment and total body structure. Patrick has spent one hour every 2-3 weeks, bringing my body back to life. I am eternally grateful. His excellent work has enabled me to play Division 1 squash in the surrey cup leagues again, which i never thought possible with a lifetime disabilityFor me, he is the best massage therapist I have been to and is in a league of his own".Moreexpand_more

I am a Mayfair based jeweller, which in my trade means alot of sitting down, hunching over and very little movement. After a while, like so many of us in our trade, lower back pains started to arise. I did the usual, physio and orthopedic stuff. Nothing really helped, well not for any amount of time anyway. I went to see Patrick, told him my position and circumstances about my lower back pains. And then he started treating a completly different part of my body. Completly confused I asked him what he was doing, and he then went on to explain how everything is connected and you cannot get that part better without getting this part sorted first. With raised eyebrows I agreed with him, not to sure but trusting his judgement. After a couple more sessions, sure enough, back pain was gone! Not to mention my posture was a heck of alot better, actually walked out of there a couple of inches taller.Totally recommend Massage 1st to any and everyone, TOTALLY WORTH IT!Moreexpand_more

I was training for a charity cycle ride from Vietnam to Cambodia. I went to see Patrick as part of my training program, he helped to speed up my recovery time from the long cycling sessions, and reduced the risks of injury. Patrick has helped me to get a better understanding of how to get the best out of my training. I’m now considering doing the London marathon next year. His approach to massage therapy is excellent and would highly recommended his services to anyone, whether your into sports or just plain stressed out - massage1st. Ghassan Hashim - 3 Oct 2008.

Patrick provided a brilliant massage, but further than that he explained at every stage what he was doing, and why he was doing it. This made for a unique and insightful experience and made sure I knew what to avoid doing in the future to help keep myself pain free. Excellent.

I'd had shoulder and neck pain for nearly 15 years and I was desperate. Pat is the only professional who has been able to alleviate my problems. I was at the stage where I was considering early retirement due to my problems. With an understanding and patient attitude he has enabled me to continue the career I love.

I was lucky to find Pat after first going to a sports massage practitioner and an osteopath for the treatment of back pain. I found Pat's level of treatment, advice and techniques for future back pain prevention far above either. Also, I regularly play football, and his massages are also very good at preventing injury and recovering from stiff and sore muscles.

I am a personal trainer by occupation and compete in triathlons. I see Patrick on a regular basis to keep me in good working order due to the high demands i put on my body. I have referred many of my clients to Patrick and they have all been very happy with the treatments they have recieved. I will continue to work with patrick and refer my clients, as he is very dedicated at getting you the results you want.

Unlike the other reviewers I have never been in chronic back pain, I visit Patrick when I have simply worked too hard or am just fatigued. Patrick does an awesome job of working out the stress knots I tend to develop at the top of my back but in a manner that means they don't come back unless I've been really silly. I have struggled in the past with massages that have done little other then relax me rather then address the issues I have, Patrick was and continues to be a revelation, and leaves my back feeling great for a very long time. Chirag Amin.

5 out of 5! I HAD a chronic back condition which sports only exacerbated. I finally took action and found Pat. Within months of regular treatment ALL pain was gone. Over five years later there has NOT been a single relapse of pain! It's obvious that my body mechanics have improved significantly. Then again, I make it a point to see him when I need to get a 'top-up'! For me, at least 1-2 times a year is about right to maintain a balance to the constant stresses of life. NSG.

Absolutely brilliant service. I had been in agony for years and had genuinely lost all hope for a normal, healthy, state of being. Pat really straightened me out (no pun intended) and i can feel absolutely no trace of the pain that once ailed me daily! I've recommended others to him and all have come away with glowing reviews.

It really worked for me. I needed something affordable, but of the highest possible quality, given that I had a bad motorcycle accident. Patrick really fixed me up.