Member since : | 27 Mar 2017 |
Manually reviewed : | 2 Feb 2022 |
Last updated : | 29 Jan 2023 |
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Sophie was incredibly thorough, patient and knowledgeable. I visited the St Albans (Fitness First) branch. She’s brilliant and I was very reassured. She suggested special arches to put into my shoes, so far it’s been very helpful. Sophie thank you so much. You are amazing and felt very reassured. Thank you so much. I highly recommend her.
I started seeing Rachel Vialou-Clark last year when I have severe pain in my neck and arm. Rachel was amazing from the very 1st session, she was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable at every appointment. I had neck surgery in Jan 2021 and have been seeing her in the recovery phase where again she has been amazing, she has always gone above and beyond and I could not recommend her enough. Thank you very much Rachel I am now almost 100% and would not of been able to with your support.
I have seen both Stephen and Kal both of whom have helped me enormously with my back and groin pain and I am now pain free in that area. I am currently seeing Kal who is now treating me for a severe shoulder injury. I have utmost confidence in Kal’s skills and ability to get to the root of the problem. His treatment and sessions are extremely thorough and and totally unrushed. He is honest in his expected outcomes but I am experiencing a lot of improvement in only two sessions.
I visited Lucy, with what turned out to be a prolapsed disc squashing a nerve, unable to stand up straight let alone walk. Lucy helped ease the immediate symptoms and, given the 6-8 week waiting time for the NHS, talked me though arranging an appropriate private MRI scan and consultation, discussing the results in the interim. Initially I visited twice a week for manipulation and to ease muscle tension resulting from the nerve related spasms. I know from the post visit relief that it helped me recover much faster than I otherwise would have. When you are in so much pain all you really want is someone to help fix it. The helpful explanations, encouragement, reassurance and general kindness are a very welcome bonus! I'm still getting back to full fitness but I've just returned from a cycling holiday in the Majorcan hills - you can't say fairer than that. I thoroughly recommend Lucy and Perfect Balance.
6 months following foot surgery I was struggling to walk, still using a walking stick, totally miserable and frustrated. I went from being a fit and active person to feeling like I wouldn't ever be able to walk without pain let alone exercise again. I had seen various therapists for rehabilitation but didn't seem to be making any progress. Thankfully I found Stephen Makinde at Perfect Balance. Following a targeted course of treatment with Stephen including acupuncture, K-laser, exercises, massage and joint manipulation, I am a different person. Stephen I can't thank you enough for your patience, support, knowledge and hard work to get me back mobile again. Without you, I have no doubt I would still be hobbling around with a walking stick. THANK YOU.
I have been seeing Stephen for a decade or more with an ever-increasing range of niggles, pains and injuries. He never fails to get straight to the root cause and invariably sorts the problem without ever requiring long-term revisits which would tend top rack the costs up.
Having used Stephen for a number of (self inflicted)injuries, I particularly value that he has always explained clearly, in layman's terms, the likely cause and problem, immeditae action required and ongoing preventative ideas.
I've been getting help from Stephen for various problems on and off for the last year or so, for problems that other practitioners have been unable to solve. Stephen has so far sorted out everything I've presented him with and takes the time to explain, what and why and how to prevent it in the future. Big thumbs up from me!
Being an actor, my schedule can often be unpredictable and last minute, so knowing that Stephen and the Perfect Balance team will always try and accommodate me when I need them is very reassuring. At times I've struggled with my back and Stephen never gives me a quick fix and sends me on my way. He always listens and makes sure that I'm happy with the session before I leave. So, if I still feel there is a problem he'll do his best to fix it ball before I leave the room. Everything with Perfect Balance is long term and feels like money well spent.
Stephen is an amazing professional and a better person. I am a complex case and he doesn't give up on me as others have done, just the contrary. He is top of his game and he knows what he does at all times, always looking after you.
In the years that I have been running Stephen has been instrumental in helping me recover from injury on a number of occasions - any recurrence has definitely been down to me deviating from the good habits he recommends. Earlier this year I was experiencing a number of problems which he has worked on in a systematic and effective way. I have been able to continue running and exercising during the treatment and he has encouraged me to do so. One of the things I value about Stephen is that he understands that I want to be able to continue and that this is important to me. His advice has been extremely valuable. His approach is kind, individually focused and professional with excellent follow up.
Stephen has helped me after I thought I could not be helped. After sustaining a back injury whilst working as a Stunt Performer on X-Men First Class. I tried for 5 years to get rid of the pain in my lower back without true success. It became chronic and left me in a dark place. After visiting Stephen. I made huge progress. I have since this time. Not hesitated to send other Stunt Performers and A list film celebrities his way…Thank you for your help Stephen. All the best John Street (Film and TV Stunt Coordinator).
This is the second time I've been to see Stephen in advance of a marathon. I was suffering from shin splints and the first few miles of my training runs were very uncomfortable. I saw Stephen the week before running the Manchester Marathon. Through the treatment during the sessions and also the tips Stephen gave me, I got through the marathon with no shin problems at all and I also achieved a PB on the day. Thanks to Stephen for helping with this achievement. This marathon meant a huge amount to me and to not take part was not an option. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Perfect Balance and I have done already many times.
Really happy with the service Stephen and his team offers. I'm an age group athlete competing in triathlon and duathlon, also work in the building trade. I'm In the 50+ age group so my body does suffer with the training and work related injuries. Stephens Treatment and advice over the last 3 years has kept me competing at a good level in the sport I love. I have recommended Stephen and his team to friends and family. Many thanks to Stephen and the PB team. Mark.