The Centre For Whole Health

Just had a pregnancy massage at the Centre for Whole Health, which was fantastic. They have a sports therapist who is specially trained in pregnancy massage. A lot of places don't have the expertise to massage in pregnancy so it was great to find a business that does, at a time I felt I needed it most. The treatment rooms are very spacious and relaxing and the premises very professional and clean. The massage is just what I needed after finishing for maternity leave!

They also have personal trainers, a back pain clinic, an infra-red sauna and an organic produce shop, so I will definitely be back to get into shape once my baby has arrived!

The ambience of The Centre and the professionalism of the staff create a totally supportive atmosphere. I feel, when I enter the door that, to quote T S Eliot, I have reached 'the still point of the turning wheel' in my daily routine and always leave feeling better mentally and physically. Over a number of years Gavin and the practitioners have helped me to manage chronic illnesses and given me practical ways of dealing with them. Knowing there is a practitioner awaiting me keeps me going on a regular basis; I really do appreciate exercising on a one-to-one basis.

A completely different and refreshing approach that rips up the traditional gym model. Diet, metabolism, corrective exercise & mobility, mental wellbeing and osteopathy are just a small part of the programme. The regular reviews and assessments are invaluable for motivation. In six months I've lost weight, my body shape is changing, I am more supple, my neck, back and joints are more mobile, I have changed my diet, I have an exercise focus and I feel great. My advice for new clients would be to explore the programme with an open mind, adopt as much of the CFWoH methods and philosophy as possible and the results will come.

I met Gavin 14 years ago after a rotator cuff operation when I was told that I would not fully use my arm again. Six months later, with the exception of lifting heavy weights, I had full use of my arm. I have trained with him ever since and with the help of Paula`s massage, Mike`s acupuncture and Tom`s osteopathy at 85 I lead a full and very active life

When I first made contact with the Centre I'd suffered for years with lower back pain. I felt bloated and sluggish and nothing I did seemed to help.
A number of years later and I'm still in love with the place, the amazing guys there have helped me enormously. I'm stronger and fitter, my diet (which I thought was fine!) is better and they have taught me so much. If my back hurts now, I know how to relieve it, and while you're there the trainers make sure you don't do anything to jeopardise your progress.
Everyone in the team is knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic. You will never feel patronised, only encouraged, whatever your level of fitness or lack of it. If you're wondering if it's worth it, the answer is most definitely "yes".

Been a member at The Centre for Whole Health for over two years after it was recommended to me to sort out my chronic back pain problems and diet issues. Without doubt it has made a massive difference to my health and well being! Dread to think what I would be like now had I not made that appointment!!

I've been attending the centre 2 or 3 times a week since last August, I love it. The whole package is excellent, the staff are so knowledgeable on health and fitness and have guided me through my new diet and health plans. I am now exercising correctly with no injuries thanks to john and Paula and I really enjoy it, I even look forward to my sessions instead of dreading them!! I've started using the Infared saunas and feel so good, I'm sleeping better, have more energy, my skin is clearer and I'm feeling more positive about everything! Couldn't recommended the centre more.

Started at the Centre for a simple sports massage to ease an achilles problem. I have had back pain for many years, so was interested in learning more about the wider range of treatments available. I booked for an initial consultation and while I waited did a bit of research on the Chek metodology, which just made total sense to me. During my initial assessments I found that mis-diagnosed long standing problems could be treated with an exercise regime to 'straighten me up', which I signed up for.

I went for a 3 month package, with a whole range of assessments and two exercise classes per week. John was excellent, taking the time to explain the exercise and to make sure that my form was correct, explaining which muscle groups were being worked and clearly explaining why the exercises were included in my particular workouts.

I would definitely recommend the centre, they take the time to properly assess your needs and determine the right exercises for you.