Testimonials

I have been training with Helen for over three years and attending one of her weekly classes. She is very professional in her work and is an inspiring instructor. In her private gym she works me hard yet within my own capabilities. We also share in laughter which is of course a great tonic for stress. Her private gym sessions are dedicated to my individual (and ever changing) needs, which is the key to success. Helen has expertise in so many areas of her industry and is a caring and confident trainer and her sports massages are second to none! Val, Farnham.

I must have been having a massage with Helen, on a monthly basis for over 10 years now. I really value this time. Helen will advise me if there is a small problem with my back or legs, and give me the right exercises to do , to correct the problem. Helen has helped me before and after 2 uni-compartmental knee replacement operations. I am 73 years old and thankfully feel fit. I swim twice a week, enjoy pilates and a hydrofit class. Helen has been a major help in keeping me flexible, fit and healthy, and I recommend her most highly. Rosemary Savage, Camberley.

I have been training with Helen, twice a week, for 9 years, which I think tells you all you need to know. In addition to personal training, I have worked through the NLP process with Helen and experienced her ability with hypnotherapy. Whatever we do, Helen is always aware of the big picture and adjusts the programme accordingly, taking a holistic view of all my needs, whether or not I am aware of them! I would unreservedly recommend Helen to anyone, regardless of age, level of fitness or experience of exercise. If life coaching or NLP are required, she is highly-qualified, supportive and encouraging, a perfect guide through what are very beneficial but not always easy processes. Helen is discreet, completely trustworthy and a consummate professional. Sue Moore, Hartley Wintney.

I was originally refered to Helen in 1998 by a Chiropractor, following on going back problems from years of competitive tennis. Helen put together a programme to improve my flexibiity, posture and core strength, and in conjunction with regular sports massage (from Helen) and Chiropractic treatment, totally cleared up my lower back pain. I have continued regular treatment over the last 13 years to maintain a healthy back and have had minimal problems since. Last October (2010) I ruptured my achilles tendon playing football, and following surgery Helen and Steve were able to provide me with support and guidance throughout my recuperation. Ten months on I am back playing tennis and football and training to the maximum at Bodyblitz (one of Helen's classes)!! Andy Savage, Camberley.

Lifecoaching - Helen has been an amazing support and inspiration to me over the last year. She exudes positivity and has enabled me to see life for what it was and how it could be. She awakened me to new possibilites and inspired me to make some positive changes to my life. I now feel that I have dropped all the excess baggage I was carrying and I have renewed vigour and determination to live life to the full and reach my full potential. Thank you Helen, you are a star! Julie Tzivanidou, Cove.

Helen was inspirational when I went to her for Life Coaching. I began to regard events and happenings that caused me pain in a totally different way and the comfort that gave me was intense during some really life changing personal circumstances. It took me some time for her teachings to become a way of thinking for me - I'm still learning and putting into practice what I have been taught. I will always regard this experience as being a turning point in the way I view life's challenges. Thank you so much, Helen. Liz Wheeler, Basingstoke.

I have known Helen for 12 years. I joined Helens fitness classes and have never looked back. Helen is my personal trainer, massage therapist, and still love attending her fitness classes. Helen is very helpful when discussing my dietary requirements, as well as guiding me through the ante/post natal period with my second child and injury rehabilitation. I have found Helen to be very professional, knowledgeable and a brilliant motivator. Helen has not only become a very close friend but a mentor to my wellbeing. Helen is my ‘Guru’! Angie, Ash.

I was introduced to Helen at a time in my life when everyday felt like groundhog day and increasingly my thoughts were “is this all there is” “is this it for the rest of my life”? My life had become mundane and directionless and many of my conceptions of life were grounded in the past both distant and recent. Helen’s approach is flexible and holistic - she variously uses whatever tools are appropriate, whether they be the use of language through NLP, meditation or health and fitness. Throughout my discussions with Helen, I found her to be non-judgemental and open. During the weeks that followed our initial meeting, Helen and I explored my past honestly and the behaviours and thought processes which led to some of my long held beliefs - beliefs which were, sometimes unhelpful in informing my thinking and (re)actions in the here and now, “my baggage”, if you will. With Helen’s guidance I began to understand the enormous potential offered by positive speech and thought patterns, the effects of which ripple out from self through to all of our interactions. We simultaneously identified my goals and with Helen’s support, I worked towards them. It was hard work, challenging and emotional, but oh so refreshing. Several months on from my regular meetings with Helen, I am aware that there is a mental ongoing process which is founded in the discussions that Helen and I shared. I have achieved many of my objectives and know that I am a work in progress. My thought on greeting each day is no longer “is this all there is”, it is now “what’s next ..... ”Helen is the best gift that I have ever given to myself.
Madeleine (name changed to protect identity).

I went to Helen 3 months into my second pregnancy needing advice on a number of things which I won’t go into, however I did have some clear objectives that I wanted to achieve during my pregnancy. 1) To not put on tons of weight as I had done with my first pregnancy and 2) I wanted a drug free labour (this was most important to me). My labour was exactly what I wanted it to be, (that may sound strange to most) but I had a clear idea in my head how I wanted it to be. I had spent 6 months with Helen as my personal trainer and attended on average 2 classes per week. She tailored a programme for me which was “fit for labour”. Us mum’s all know that labour is exactly that - “LABOUR” it’s very hard work! My exercise programme was based around getting fit for labour but what you also get is life coaching which I don’t think everyone realises. Helen listened to my moans and groans during our personal training sessions and when the session was over I felt so much better physically but also emotionally. Helen also gave me great breathing techniques and even gave my husband and sister (birthing partners) the right massage techniques to use on me during labour. I was able to read my body and knew exactly when I had to go into the hospital (I was wheeled in which is always good as it means it’s not far away). I arrived at the hospital at 6pm, my daughter was born at 10.30pm, a completely drug free labour. I was of course exhausted but the next day I felt fine as I wasn’t drowsy from drugs and more importantly nor was my daughter. She settled very quickly and fed without any problems and I strongly believe that this was from all the training I had done during my pregnancy and my whole approach to the pregnancy and labour. After I had my daughter I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I had not put on any weight, in fact I had lost 9lbs! My baby and I had benefited from a healthy diet and I was monitored carefully all through my pregnancy so it was achieved safely. Taking a very holistic approach to my pregnancy and labour really helped me physically and emotionally. It’s not often that you are able to give anything other than horror stories for labour, however for me I have been able to tell people what a great pregnancy I had and you know what, the labour wasn’t that bad either! I highly recommend Helen. Abi Arris, Farnham.