Holistic Coach Michael

I have been a long-time gym goer, athlete and personal trainer, however, I would find myself on a cycle of injuries that my physio could not get to the bottom of.

I was suffering from a left shoulder injury and had some serious muscle imbalances. My mobility was so poor I could barely squat or press above my head and had to give up playing competitive basketball as my body could no longer handle the intense training and games.

I'm forever grateful to Michael for introducing me to the concept of holistic health. Being able to see the patterns and connections has helped me improve not just my health but my life in every area. I'm a lot more energized, have a better sense of purpose, physically I'm a lot stronger, and more mobile, my posture is way better and my shoulder is way more stable which brings me joy because I can train hard and play sports again.

There are no shortcuts. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, and experienced and has high standards for his work so he will do everything necessary to help you meet your individual needs.

Highly Recommended! More...

Prior to working with Michael, I was emotionally, physically, and spiritually depleted.
My back was stiff and in pain a lot when training, my posture needed work, my hips
were tight, and my exercise technique was needing work, I was constantly tired and
although motivated to fix myself, I didn’t know how or where to start.
My body and life needed a full make over!
Michael has been an amazing and supportive coach and an expert in his field, and I
know understand that overall health is the main priority, not just fitness or how you
look in the mirror
I have learned to develop an ability to listen to my body and read what I need, from
rest and recovery techniques as opposed to disadvantaging myself by pushing
myself beyond what is healthy for me long term, to how to eats for long lasting health
as opposed to just get calories in.
I have more clarity and focus in my life, no more body aches and pains and now
know how to prevent injuries so I can keep working to my highest potential.
For those sitting on the fence about making health a priority, at first it seems like an
incredible challenge reframing how you go about your life. It is no small feat to
assess how you live in such minute detail. But slowly as your understanding of how
your body and mind work, it becomes inevitably unnoticeably easy to live knowing
what your body and mind are requiring to be healthy and balanced. More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Thanks for the review Andrew. You've accomplished amazing things by no accident but through committment and self discipline : )

I can’t recommend Michael enough!

Before I meet Michael I was really struggling with keeping myself accountable and committed to my health. I was working hard to achieve my career goals and needed to have the maximum amount of health and vitality possible to achieve them. I was feeling burnt out and it was really taking its toll on my mental health.
 
I had tried many things before that just didn’t work as well as I hoped from typical counciling and traditional group exercise classes and going to my local gym, but they simply didn’t get my situation enough or didn’t have the skillset to help.
 
Working with Michael has helped me better understand my body’s unique needs and he has helped my work on my underlying habits and mindset that was leading me to my burn out. My postures improved and body aches have gone and apart from feeling in control of my life, my confidence is back and I feel fitter and stronger than ever.
 
Always take Michael's advice on board! Michael is so knowledgeable and his advice is gold! More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Great to have you part of the family and watching you grow through your journey : ) Keep up the great work!

I have been working with Michael for about 15 months now.
Currently 61 years old and not a young chicken anymore!

Have been experiencing ongoing health concerns such as fatty liver, joint pain and lots of weight gain. Prior to meeting with Michael I figured there was nothing no one can do to help me anymore.

It took me a while to understand and apricate the methods of Michaels holistic approach but without a doubt has changed my life!

I have now lost to date 33kg, my doctor is extremely happy with my improved bone density, I have much more energy to play with my grandkids and my knees and back no longer hurt. I could not be happier.

I have decided to stay with Michael long term as the results are so great and can say, just like I have read many others here say, he was worth every cent and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! More...

I am a mom of 3 kids, and I’ve never been able to get my pre baby body back on my own or with other trainers until I got Michaels help!

Due to birthing complications with natural and caesarean with my kids, I had long suffered from chronic back pain due to various complications, I also really struggled with my weight and overall was tired all the time, the list really went on!

After working with Michael for about 12 months now, I was really impressed with his understanding of my situation, I really felt heard and the impact his expertise has made on my and my family’s life is will not be forgotten.

I am 100% pain free, in fact even the odd aches I would get in my body before my first baby are gone and I’ve lost 15kg. I have learnt so much about taking care of my health and well-being and I am now continuing my program to further my results to be the fittest and strongest, physically and mentally, version of myself.

I wish I found you sooner Michael and thank you! P.S. Little Jojo says Hiiiiiii More...

First time every going out of my way to leave a customer review, but I think good service and skills need to be acknowledged.

I am in my mid 40’s currently, meet Michael about 2 years ago. My doctor advised I needed to get in better health, lose some weight and to help me with my mental health as I was struggling with anxiety.

Due to my weight, age and not exercising for years, I had been suffering from knee and foot pain as well as lower back and neck pain. For about 5 years prior I had seen various doctors, specialist and physio all without any results. They would all simply say it’s just me getting old and to accept my pain but insisted I lose weight, yet the pain would always hold me back, plus I would easily feel overwhelmed and not know where to start.

I was hesitant to work with Michael, but his confidence and knowledge shined through.
His methods in treating and fixing my body along with his understanding and compassion really made a difference.

To date I have lost 40 kg!! Have a pain free body that feels better than I did 10 years ago and have the freedom to enjoy life again. I’ve joined hiking and biking clubs, go rock climbing too and have never looked back.

Michael, thank you and I hope this helps those looking for help to make the leap like I did, it really does work. More...

For over 10 years now I have been trying to get my health and fitness back, when I turned 50 I felt it was too late for me. Anytime life would get stressful I realised I had the habit of giving up on myself and my health, but with Michaels coaching’s I realised I had my priority’s all wrong.

I would always say yes to everyone else’s needs but never to my own and would always feel I was too busy to get in shape and just didn’t have the time. After working through my mindset and core values with Michael, my perspective started to change, slowly but surely.

Now 3 years later, I can confidently say that the lack of time was just my misconception and that now that I have my priorities and my health in better order, my health and life is better off.

I no longer have the ongoing hip and back pain I was suffering long term with, my bloated belly is all gone, I’m sleeping better, and have more energy now than I did 20 years!

I highly recommend anyone from any walk of life take their health serious and with the help of Michael, I’m very confident you will achieve your goals. More...

I 100% agree Michael is WORTH EVERY CENT! - This was the first time I ever actually invested money into my self, I was hesitant, nervous, scared, but after a simple chat with Michael it was very clear his knowledge, skill and expertise was well beyond that of any physiotherapist, Chiro, personal trainer and nutritionist I have ever worked with!

I play competitive B grade soccer and have always struggled with foot pain, knee pain and various injuries.

The only solutions others have ever provided was to ice, rest, and do some random exercise that never helped.

When I meet Michael I was at the point of under going knee surgery and so glad I didn't.

It took some time to understand the process, and I had a lot of bad habits to break, but now 2 years later, I am 100% pain and injury free for the first time in 15 years, no surgery needed, my overall health is the best its ever been and my mental health is the best it has ever been.

On top of that, I am now in A grade soccer and the fittest and fastest on the team, something I never dreamed would be possible with all my old injuries.

I could go on, but hands down, you won't find anyone who better understands health, wellness and fitness, trust me I've tried looking and spent tens of thousands on useless people.

Thank you again Michael!!! More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Thanks for putting your trust in me and leaving a review!

I have used a lot of trainers in the past, and every time I start out with a trainer, I eventually re-injure my lower back. I've also seen a host of physios and chiros to treat the pain but it never gets resolved.

I now understand the saying Michael said that if you are "not assessing, you are only guessing, and without a formal assessment, no trainer of physio can find the root cause of your pain", without a doubt this is 100%.

Working on the root cause of your pain is hard, but totally worth it.

I use to avoid deadlifts and weight training as my back would always hurt, but now 12 months later, I'm injury free and able to train as i like again, such a roller coaster ride but worth the investment. More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Yep you are in top shape now my friend, always said it would never be easy but would be worth it.

Was initially only looking to hire a pt, but came across Michael. After my first consultation, I realised a pt counting my reps and making up random workouts for me would not help me address the root causes of my health problems both physically and mentally. Its been 6 months now and I no longer suffer from anxiety, im no longer bloated anymore, i look and feel years younger and have lost 19 kg! Can not thank you enough! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *****5 STAR***** More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Renita I get that often hehehe, media has conditioned society that they need to beat themselves up in a gym, and who better to do that than a run-of-the-mill PT. Don't get me wrong they have their place, assuming you do not have any postural concerns, past/current injuries, already have a good diet, etc, but unfortunately, most people do have these issues, and hence why my coaching methods work so well. Keep up the amazing work!

I am so grateful that I finally found someone that understands the human body enough to help me. I've normally used PT's in the past and yer you can get results, but they never help you address your mind, body, and health as a whole, and so I could never keep my results. I worked with Michael for 6 months and he helped me get to the bottom of my health issues, no more body aches and pains for me and taught me how to live my best life. So very happy, can not thank you enough!. More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Hey Amanda, thank you for the review but you already shared this review on my page heheheh

Using traditional “personal training” in the past, they did not have the skill set/knowledge to address my overall health concerns. Michael has taken a holistic health approach which has transformed not only my physical strength and fitness but has also boosted my mental strength. After being with him for 6 months I have surpassed previous PB’s and have lost plenty of body fat. Best coach in the north shore by far! More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

Welcome to the world of holistic health, a traditional personal trainer skillset is limited. Trust me I know, I use to be one! Great work Keep it up!!

I am so grateful that I finally found someone that understands the human body enough to help me. I've normally used PT's in the past and yer you can get results, but they never help you address your mind, body, and health as a whole, and so I could never keep my results. I worked with Michael for 6 months and he helped me get to the bottom of my health issues, no more body aches and pains for me and taught me how to live my best life. So very happy, can not thank you enough! More...

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Reply from Holistic Coach Michael

You've had an amazing Journey Amanda and deserve all your results, well done !