Private Fitness Trainer London
Russell Square, Greater London
(39)
Russell Square, Greater London
(39)
39 customer reviews
Aaron Boyd
I first came upon the services of Stephen Makinde at Perfect Balance Clinic after suffering from ongoing debilitating chronic back/pelvic pain for over two years (emanating from initial damage to a calf muscle). I had seen more than a dozen different physios/consultants/chiropractors/osteopaths, who provided me with some understanding of what had happened to my body and also some treatment that helped ease some of the symptoms. However, after two years of paying for around 100 private appointments (due to the 12 mth NHS waiting list times), I still had no real resolution. I had lost tens of thousands due to being unable to work for a year and also from paying medical bills. After being directed to Stephen, I had to fly over from Belfast to London for appointments, but from the first couple of sessions I could tell that he seemed to have a great insight into my condition and had sound ideas on what was causing it and a plan of action going forward. After a gait analysis, which Stephen arranged for me, he could see how my feet when standing had become very uneven due to muscle imbalance further up the body and the weight shift in my pelvic region. This was a key insight that Stephen identified and one that other practitioners had failed to see. Stephen decided, in addition to pelvic/lower back manipulation, that a small orthotic under my right foot would enable my toes to feel the ground again, regain the correct nerve signals and allow me to stand and walk more naturally again. This very basic orthotic, transformed my walking ability and immediately allowed my whole body to start standing and walking in a more natural way. This is in turn started relaxing imbalanced muscles in my lower back/pelvic area and the pain from compressed spinal discs started to decline dramatically. Stephen realised that the ‘twisted’/imbalanced pelvis and the feet were creating a viscous circle of one affecting the other, with even the brain and CNS involved ‘hard wiring’ the dysfunction. Therefore, the cycle of pain and dysfunction needed to be broken. I was amazed at the results. Stephen was a bit more expensive than previous physios/osteopaths I had used, but he is top of his game and was worth it ten times over. I had no quality of life and was in constant pain, frustration and despair before I started treatment with him. He promised me on day one that he could fix me and after 3 years of living in a nightmare of torturous pain and depression I finally beat it. I highly recommend both the Perfect Balance Clinic and Stephen Makinde in particular. Thank you! More...
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Kamila Fo
I am after two sessions, mainly six more. I see huge improvement.Better movement and less pain
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Nick Lloyd
A great Nutrition talk from Sergio at Perfect Balance to a packed room of athletes, coaches and parents. Really useful info and beneficial to all who came along. @PBClinic Perfect Balance Clinic
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Joti Branson
Just had a sports massage with Nicole. She gave me a real pummelling & released so much tension in my lower back & glutes. Absolutely brilliant. I feel so much better now! Highly recommend More...
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Tee Cooper
They are excellent if your requirements are sports related and will work on your problem areas and recommend a plan and some tips to help you in your training journey. I do a lot of strength and conditioning exercises to help me along my long distance Tri training and I do miss bits which the clinic sorts out for me. I have enjoyed using their Clinic they are quite the package for endurance sports people. More...
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Michael Hope
Just had a fantastic chat with Alice who was able to help me out with a walk in injury clinic the next day! Very welcoming and to the point! Thankyou!
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Billie Richardson
Alleviated my lower back pain quickly and professionally, with care and genuine interest in me as a patient. Thank you.
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Shona Stewart
I am not close enough to go to one of the clinic, but they kindly rang me and talked through what I should do, thank you Iona, I have phoned a podiatrist and i am waiting for her to get back to me and make an appointment
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Opuruiche Jennifer Duru
Jasmine’s back has improved substantially thanks to Aaron @PBClinic
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Laurence Edwards
Great clinic with friendly staff
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Samantha Packer
A huge thank you to Stephen for fitting me in on a Saturday evening to help with a flare up of my back problem. Such a relief to have such an accommodating and brilliant osteopath in my time of need. Would recommend Perfect Balance to anyone who needs help. More...
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Nina Fowle PT
Lucy has twice fixed a painful recurring thoracic spinal alignment issue for my very thankful and appreciative self. I have also sent clients (I’m a personal trainer) to see her for their various back problems and have all been successfully treated. Thank you Lucy! Edit: Went again to see Lucy to fix my misaligned back. I’m always in awe of your knowledge, skills and professionalism. Now feeling a million times better. Thanks again. More...
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Andrea Ginger Carter
Excellent sports massage at Hatfield today with Ollie
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Norma Vidler
After 4 months of physiotherapy / acupuncture with Mark at Hatfield, my neck has freedom of movement once more. Mark is so easy to talk to, which makes the treatment time fly by. Thank you.
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Patrick Barrett
I have been coming to see lucy for treatment on and off for several years now. I had back issues and an opperation 10 years ago and since saw many different physios, osteopaths and chiropractors. It was not till I started seeing Lucy that I felt a real improvement in my movement which only improved with each session I had. Lucy wasn't just interested in reducing/removing the pain (which she did), but also helped to look at ways to make things better through linking the services of the whole clinic which resulted in my overall health and fitness improved. If I ever have problems I go back to lucy because I know she will do what is best for me to get back to how I want to be. Would recommend to anyone, and can not sing her praises enough, she is always friendly and informative by explaining the process and helping to understand the benefits of what is being done. More...
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Aaron Desborough
I came to see Stephen at his Harley St clinic after suffering whiplash. He quickly discovered the imbalances and tensions throughout my spine and neck. The treatment was quick, effective and always delivered with absolutely professionalism and a friendly demeanour. Highly recommend. More...
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Julia Matthews-Stern
For any osteopath requirements it does not get better than Tom at the Luton Clinic. I have been once each month over the last year and my back is brilliant. 100% brilliant and professional service. More...
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Julie Williams
Tom Glindon was great! I went in for back pain which was stopping me from any movement without pain. 3 treatments later my back feels almost normal again and with the exercises and stretches he has recommended I'm sure I will be back to the gym and allottment in no time.
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Simon Amphlett
Stephen is a Wizard
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Debbie Else
Tom was extremely professional and personable. He did a great job of releasing the tension in my muscles. I would highly recommend a visit.
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Simon Smith
I would only recommend Perfect Balance, they were great and Einav Cohen (Senior Physiotherapist) did an incredible job in getting me back in my trainers !
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Joanne Hinds
I have only been seeing Stephen Makinde a short while but I have been having pain in my knees for more years than I can remember. I have seen many Physiotherapists and Osteopath's in the past but for the first time, I am seeing a major improvement in my knees the pain has definitely reduced, which has never been the case previously. Such easy exercises and minor adjustments has made a whole world of difference and I now have hope that I will eventually be pain free unlike the hospitals professional opinion! I really can't thank you enough. More...
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Vicki Barker
I cannot recommend Sara Randall enough to new parents who have babies that can't settle or new mothers' who are finding breastfeeding challenging! We took our five week old baby to her as I had a difficult labour and, at 5 weeks, he was unsettled, had colic and was also finding it hard to have long feeds. Not only did she really help our baby as a cranial osteopath she also helped me with my breastfeeding technique. I had a different happy baby after the session and I felt so much more confident with my breastfeeding. We only needed one follow up session before she discharged us. Her advice, support and professionalism was amazing! I highly recommend her to new parents. Thank you so much Sara for all your help and advice! More...
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Tizzy Dunderdale
We visited Sara Randall twice for Cranial osteopathy at Perfect Balance as my young son (6 weeks old) suffered with extremely bad colic. Since the two sessions we have seen a huge improvement in him which has made him a much happier baby. We found Sara friendly and professional and her extensive knowledge has helped us in all aspects of his feeding and winding. We cannot thank her enough for how much she has helped us. More...
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Paul Sowter
I visited Stephen Makinde just over a year ago with an IT band issue and within one session he identified the problem exactly. I then had a follow up visit with Pediatrist Daniel to organise some custom insoles. Since then the problem disappeared and a year on I have ran three marathons with accompanied training with no reoccurrences. Based on my experience I would say the level of service at Perfect Balance is excellent and what differentiates it from others is the very high level of competence and professionalism. More...
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Kerri Hourihan
I can not rate this team enough....especially Stephen who has already mended a broken wrist last year and is currently getting me up and running quickly, after breaking my leg a week ago. I work with horses and can't believe I didn't know about these guys sooner. The equestrian world is deffiantley going to love you. More...
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Ngozi Ene Segun
I've been to the Hatfield clinic twice with my daughter (she has been several times before and since) and on both occasions, I was impressed with the level of professionalism and knowledge together with the advice and treatment given her. She has had a nagging groin injury and the last time we saw Aaron. I was amazed at what he did with her and the results were visible after an hour session. I would definitely recommend the clinic to any athlete who needs physio or rehabilitation. More...
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Sonya Morton-Firth
I went to see Stephen after having pain in my neck and shoulder, which meant I couldn't turn my head properly. Stephen worked wonders, and in a very short time. I'm training for my first bikini bodybuilding competition so I needed to be able to train again straight away. But what was really a miracle for me was when he fixed my imbalance in my pelvis which I'd had for 2 years. I was convinced I'd have to live with an wonky body for the rest if my life. After 3 sessions with the miracle worker I'm even again and so happy ! I recommend Stephen to anybody who doesn't want to have months of wasted trips to see practitioners that don't get to the cause but just relieve the symptom. Thank you Stephen More...
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Robert Green
Amazing people and great treatment, helped me a lot to recover from my hamstring injury this year and got me back to shape quickly. I can already see the improvements this season!! More...
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Aoife Webster
I took my 8 week old baby to see Sara Randall at the clinic as he was suffering from signs of colic, waking each night between 3am and 7am with stomach cramps and severe wind. I was not sure if cranial osteopathy would work but after weeks of no sleep and having tried all sorts of remedies, I wanted to give it a go. I was delighted when my son showed signs of improvement after only one session and after two sessions was completely relieved of the colic symptoms. Sara is extremely knowledgeable and professional and I would highly recommend this service to anyone whose baby is proving difficult and unsettled in the early months. More...
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Stuart Monks
have had a few injuries of late mainly due to lifting heavy weights so my shoulders and neck seem to suffer most. I always go to see Stephen Makinde and receive 1st class treatment. he has all the tools from needle therapy, K-Laser or just a good old fashioned painful elbow. More...
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Kat Monks
Stephen is amazing. I've had 3 children and continued to exercise throughout my pregnancies. Due to the changes my body has been through plus the strain of carrying babies around, I have suffered a few injuries. I always go straight to Stephen and I would never see anyone else. He identifies the problem quickly and also fixes it quickly too. He uses a number of techniques including acupuncture and I see results extremely quickly. I would always highly recommend Stephen. Kat More...
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James Shipley
Was injured from May 2014 until Jan 2015 and after 3 sessions with Perfect Balance I am back enjoying my running again. Could not recommend highly enough!
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Julie Rhodes
Following a motorcycle accident in Italy last June I suffered a broken ankle, was flown home and remained in cast for six weeks. As an avid gym goer, fitness enthusiast and workaholic, my concern was not about the accident but about getting back on my feet and not having any ongoing issues that would stop me doing what I love doing; you can imagine therefore my grief when I suffered complications when the cast was removed! I had no hesitation in calling Perfect Balance who quickly diagnosed the issue and worked closely with me, over a period of time, to get me back on track . . . . following each treatment I received I did exactly what I was told in the gym and haven’t looked back! Their personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable staff are second to none and I trust them implicitly with my well-being (and that of my family and friends to whom I have recommended their services over and over) which is why I haven’t and won’t go anywhere else. My thanks, on this occasion, go especially to Stephen and Ulla – my testament to them is that I’ve signed up to trek Iceland this year for charity; I wouldn’t be doing that with a dodgy ankle! More...
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Hanna Yu
Excellent service and a lovely team. Stephen was great and very helpful even in such short notice. Thank you so much!
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Alexandra Siebmanns
Whatever niggle, need, imbalance or injury you have you will always be in good hands with this amazing team! Special gold star to Stephen Makinde for providing every possibility for achieving great results!
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Debbie Fielding
Excellent service. Stephen really explained what was going on with my daughter and he will have her fit and ready to compete again. Highly recommend them. Thank you
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Olivia Ross-Hurst
I came to see Stephen at Perfect Balance this spring after month upon month of battling with a recurring pain in my left foot. I had been diagnosed with a stress fracture (2nd metatarsal) back in March 2012 - seemingly a result of many years of track running (sprinting) combined with poor biomechanics and lack of strength in the ankle joint (which I'd also fractured twice previously). I followed a strict rehab programme at the time - complete rest, strength and conditioning (rehabilitation) exercises, and then eventually a very gradual return to walking and running, increasing my run time minute by minute. Initially it looked as though the fracture had healed, however the pain returned shortly after my first race back. Devastated and back to square one, I resumed the rehab process once more. I continued in this cycle for the next year; managing the pain and running a limited amount but unable to undertake any real training. Nothing - neither rest, rehab, nor treatment seemed to work. A second scan at the end of 2013 confirmed that the fracture had returned. Fearing the worst, I came to see Stephen in April 2014 convinced that nothing would fix my foot. I had just about given up all hope of being ever able to return to the track or race competitively and wondered if I would ever really be able to run properly again. Stephen started laser treatment on my foot and was optimistic that he could fix it. I remained dubious! Just over a month later and several laser sessions per week, I was back on the trails. Shortly after that I was coaxed into running on the road. Much to my complete amazement I am now up to 90 minutes running (both off and on road), and am due to take part in a long distance adventure race in September. I am even entertaining the hope that I might soon return to sprinting. Treatment at Perfect Balance has quite literally changed my life and transformed my training capabilities. It was the best decision I could have made. I am over the moon to be able to run once more! I can't thank Stephen enough. More...
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Mary Webster
I have THE BEST team looking after me at Perfect Balance Clinic! Praise in particular to Stephen who treated me today (a bank holiday). There aren't many places where you get such excellent and dedicated service by consummate professionals. Thank you!!! More...
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