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Health by Science has been very important for me over the past six months. My body and mind have had some serious challenges to cope with as I faced into life after a second heart attack without being able to tolerate any 'normal' heart medication. I also suffer from Scoliosis and have lived with constant back pain for two decades. However, last summer, the normal routine of spinal injections stopped giving me the relief I wanted. My body was also weak from a combination of hospital bed time and difficulty exercising due to the pain. On top of all this, after researching the relevant literature, I decided to go on a very strict diet (whole food/plant based, no dairy, no oil) as the only way to avoid a third heart attack. The last piece of the jigsaw was that my pain doctor wanted to put me on Opioid patches (for life) to enable me to cope with the pain.

It was at this point that HEALTH by SCIENCE, Alex Nairn (Physio) and Yasemin (Personal Trainer) entered my life and helped me deal, physically and mentally, with my challenges.

Alex's major contribution, at our first meeting, was to help me get my head round using Opioid Pain Patches, potentially for life. He emphasised to me the importance of FUNCTIONALITY and focusing on what I was able to achieve and not the pain. His basic message, as I understood it, was that I should expect to live with pain and get my satisfaction from increasing what I was CAPABLE OF DOING with this pain. He helped me get over the fear of being on opioids by having me see them as a means to a worthwhile end. Alex has stayed quietly in the background encouraging me by reminding me (with video footage) of just how far I have come.

After Alex, Yasemin took me for four weeks to assess my capabilities and line me up for Thrive classes. Yasemin is a very determined and accomplished young lady. Right from day one she has been focused, not just on my physical development but has encouraged me to up my game on the dietary front. She will be glad to read that while I am writing this review I am having a second breakfast!!!

She keeps the Thrive classes interesting and tuned to the personal needs of each of the individuals in the group sessions. She is never content with the status quo but somehow she keeps track of where each individual is at and works out how to safely guide/encourage them to higher fitness levels.

She is also sympathetic and understanding in the face of setbacks. I recently ended up in hospital for a couple of days which set me back in my performance. Yasemin seamlessly adjusted to this event.

In conclusion there is now nowhere I would rather be on a Wednesday morning than at my Thrive Class. I constantly have the feeling that me getting fitter is not just important to me but is important to Health by Science as well.

Thank you
Stuart