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Fantastic experience: I met Martin at his workshop Integrated Movement: moving pain-free. I was looking for support with my shoulder injury and also to support my body in preparation for my upcoming hip replacement. I tried working with other practitioners before with little to no improvement. Martin immediately made me feel at ease, discussing in easy-to-understand language what was needed to rehabilitate and regain movement back in my shoulder, and how we would work together towards the surgery and then post surgery. I enrolled as a client on a 12-month plan with sessions twice weekly, improvement has seen me pain-free and working towards having the skills and knowledge to keep up Martin’s work heading into the future. I had surgery in April this year and within 3 weeks I was able to get back to work with Martin. The work we’d been doing meant that post-surgery I was well on my way to getting back to being able to move and be pain-free as I age. I am a keen gardener and can now be outside and working in my vegetable plot, hopefully up until I'm in my 80s and beyond! I’m in good hands!

Fantastic experience: This program has trained my body into subconsciously engaging my core when doing everyday activities like gardening. I am also breathing more deeply and correctly which has increased my focus and awareness. I am now aware of how I hold and use my body, have more strength, and have noticed a reduction in pains caused by my body overcompensating where I was imbalanced. Martin has a broad knowledge base from which he tailored a program specific to me which is more holistic than previous experience. I absolutely recommend Martin for anyone dedicated to improving their health and well-being.

Fantastic experience: A few months ago, I was booked in to have surgery to rectify a collapsed disk and herniated disk in my spine which was exacerbated by a recent broken femur at hip level. I was lucky to have treatment from a ‘master’ qualified physiotherapist and Martin Gebhardt, a Chek practitioner who among other things specialises in rehabilitation. After a month working with Martin, I began to see improvements in my pain level and flexibility to the extent that I postponed surgery and committed to the programme developed by Martin to heal my back through specific exercises and strength training, My back & legs gave me a lot of pain. Initially my doctor prescribed pregabalin and pain killers, every 4 hours, which helped. As part of the 3-month commitment to sessions with Martin, my aim was to get strong enough to ride my horse again, drive my car without pain, and to reduce the drugs I was taking for pain. We are now in the 4th month of my rehabilitation and am delighted to say I am riding again, can drive myself to Tauranga and Auckland and that I have reduced the pain killers substantially. What’s very important to note is that Martin has given me the tools / exercises to reduce the pain I was experiencing so that I can resume my life, I am very grateful to Martin for his kindness, knowledge and ability. He’s got me up and going again.

Fantastic experience: Martin did a remote visit as we were staying in Langs and I’d pulled my neck. FYI he asks for payment upfront and evidence of payment, which is completely fair enough. He was incredible, actually focused on the sore areas and it was the fastest recovery after a strained neck. Thanks Martin, amazing experience! Even gave me a couple of stretches to help my back. Still can’t find someone as good as him in Auckland.

Fantastic experience: Martin was not just giving me a standard massage; he addressed my specific needs, paying attention to my feed back and probing solutions to make sure he was getting at the right thing. He also gave me exercise to keep on track with improvement. It was one of my best massages, ever.

Fantastic experience: In addition to the excellent massage that I received from Martin, he also provided advice as to the potential reasons for the issues I have been having and suggested some simple exercises to avoid them reocurring in the future. Martin is polite, proficient and professional and I would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Martin really knows his stuff. Not only has he sorted my elbow, shoulder and back - I’m at the maintenance phase now - but he goes the extra mile and just knows the other parts of the body that may need realignment or attention. His knowledge and experience is second to none. 100% highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Incredible massage!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a kind, patient, knowledgeable and supportive fitness professional, look no further! Martin’s professionalism and care transformed me. My back and hip pain is almost gone and I am getting back to doing the things I love. Cannot rate him and his program highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Martin @Foundation You has helped several times with various injuries I've had with massage treatment and as a movement trainer to get me back to tip top shape & now am keeping strong with his ongoing exercise rehab - never felt better

Fantastic experience: Highly recomend.

Fantastic experience: I kept on getting injured from over training and playing to many sports. Martin gave me a training program, that would help make me less injury prone and let me play sports at a higher level. The process with Martin was very good, he is always reliable and was able to fix all of my injuries. The best thing that I achieved was that I can play and train with out being sore or injured.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service provided by Martin. Very professional and my muscles feel much better and relaxed. Would highly recommend and especially to any future TA hikers. Thanks, Grace

Fantastic experience: Martin is awesome. Very professional.. knows his stuff. Good firm massage was just what I need. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend working with Martin! He has a wealth of knowledge and was skilled at applying this knowledge to working with me personally. We worked together for personal training - at the start I struggled to stay motivated as I had never had postive experiences with fitness and exercise. I found that through Martin's support, advice, and his commitment to our work, I was able to find enjoyment and a sense of pride in building up my strength and posture. I had doubt as to whether I would be able to do the training at all but Martin assured and supported me to give it a good try. In the past I have tried diet plans and going to the gym but always found that I was limited by my lack of knowlege and skills - Martin helped to bridge this gap in my knowledge and help me to understand the function behind our routines. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Martin and found that his holistic approach to training was thorough and comprehensive. When I first came to Martin I had issues with my posture and a lack of muscle strength that was causing me to have regular body pain - since training with Martin I have seen a marked improvement in my posture and rarely feel body pain the way I used to. My strength has improved and I have a sense of pride over my body that I have not felt before. I would reccommend Martin to anyone wanting to make positive changes regarding their physical fitness, but particularly so for those who feel intimidated or unsure where to start.

Fantastic experience: Martin was very considerate with his treatment of me. His massage was gentle and subtle but I walked away feeling like something had moved for me. Highly recommend Martin if you are looking for a good massage treatment.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful space and great therapeutic massage. Martin knows his stuff!

Fantastic experience: Martin came highly recommended. I am a painter by trade and have been in pain most of my adult life. I had thought I would just have to deal with is. Martin has retrained me - realigning my posture and reducing the pain that I feel so that I am now pain free. I could not recommend Martin enough. Thank you for giving me a new lease on life.

Fantastic experience: Martin is incredibly skilled at what he does! He offers far more than just "personal training". He carefully constructs a programme which is just right for where you are at. After working with Martin on programme tailored just for me, I felt stronger, better posture and far less pain in my body. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Martin's approach is holistic & very effective. He has provided so much relief & helped me gain strength. I have no qualms in fully recommending him.

Fantastic experience: Martin and Foundation You has helped me immensely I recommend him to anyone who needs to get their body back on track and also a great massage thank you very much.

Fantastic experience: After a session with Martin I walk out so much more freely than when I arrived. He is brilliant.

Fantastic experience: Martins stretch classes are the best I’ve every been to. He is a calm peaceful person who makes you feel at ease. He encourages you to stretch but not push into pain. I have found him easy to listen to and understand. Highly recommended. AAAA++++

Fantastic experience: I found my 6 sessions with Martin very informative, and 5 stars for all of the above. Even tho the GP tells me I have Bursistis and I'm now gritting my teeth for a shot of cortizone, I think Martin's ability to pass on some of his knowledge has helped me significantly to understand how my body operates. Knowledge is power! I didn't expect a cure, but the more understanding I have the more I can manage my own health. Thanks Martin

Fantastic experience: Martin is both well qualified, & highly experienced. Martin has a wealth of knowledge! Regularly taking care of myself, by seeing Martin for myofascial release massage is fantastic!

Fantastic experience: Martin really knows his stuff. Possibly the best therapeutic massage I ever had. Highly recommended.