Testimonial: Matthias Barbini
I had been struggling with pain in my knee for about 6 years, taking painkillers every single day, I’d been to many doctors and hospitals, taken all the scans you can get, and even been to several different private clinics and received treatments like acupuncture, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, and so many more.None of which ever even slightly reduced my knee pain and i was still consistently needing to take several doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen every day.
This was until I found out about Joe, and his kind of treatment with the muscle fascia is something I had not heard of or tried yet, I hadn’t given up yet so I went to visit him. While the first session didn’t show any immediate results, Joe had done a very good job of helping me understand what exactly he does, and also did a brief examining of me and already found some potential problems with me that could be causing my knee pain.
I visited Joe only another 3 times, and after the 2nd session he’d suggested 2 pieces of equipment to get and exercises to do with them in between our weekly sessions. It was either after the 2nd or 3rd session that I already went over a day without needing to take a painkiller which hadn’t happened in years, and with each session I was seeing clear improvement and progress with the physical treatment Joe was giving me within our sessions.
After the 4th session I was going everyday completely painkiller free and was no longer experiencing my knee pain that I had been struggling with for years.
Many thanks Joe you changed my life!
Matthias Barbini
Falmouth, Cornwall
May, 2025
Testimonial: Tamara
I went to Joe because I was not able to find anything that could help my chronic lower back pain. Despite trying pilates and yoga and various back exercises nothing I did seemed to help.
Joe was able to correct my postural alignment fairly early in the 12 week programme. Later he also discovered the root of the pain and treated that. The process of this freed up a lot of movement for me. I found the length of the programme very helpful, both because of the thoroughness of the treatment and also because it gave me time to learn new habits and have them confirmed which I was not able to do on my own, despite trying. An unexpected benefit was that I became more physically aware and gained more understanding of my body and how it moves. I hadn’t realised how much impact soldiering on with chronic pain had on me until it was gone. It narrows life down, so I am very grateful for the opportunity to reverse that.
I instinctively felt safe with Joe from my first consultation with him and always felt comfortable and at ease with him during the treatment sessions. He is clearly committed to what he does and is very good at communicating and talking through the treatments and answering questions along the way.
Tamara
Cornwall
February, 2023
Testimonial: Tiina McGreedy
I had the whole 12 session series of Structural Integration programme with Joe. The approach is holistic and focuses on different parts of the body, including posture and balance. Joe is very knowledgeable about the body and how it functions and what impact various elements have on each other. He thoroughly explained the process and what takes place in each session. Furthermore, he gave guidance how I can improve my general well-being by making changes, for example in the working environment.
Following the programme, the pains in my back and shoulders have significantly reduced and I have been given tools and methods to alleviate any future “niggles”. I feel much better and also sleep better, as an extra bonus my snoring has stopped.
Walking and exercise is much more enjoyable now, my body feels more flexible and “free”.
Tiina McCreedy
Cornwall
January, 2023
Testimonial: Piers Guy
After 10 years of chronic mid-back pain and various therapists I was introduced to Joe. Right from the start it was clear he had a different approach from anything I had experienced previously. He wanted to understand and study my whole physiology and how it related to the pain, my gait, my posture, physical activity – the complete picture. Each session tackled a part of that physiology in his 12 week program, often it was tough since Joe was working hard to release muscles and facia which had probably been untouched/stuck for years.
Joe also shared his extraordinary knowledge of the human body to help me find ways of continuing to keep my muscles and facia free and released. He also showed me ways of reducing pain whenever it flared up in between sessions. As the sessions progressed I could feel that my body was moving more freely and my overall physical awareness was improving. By the time we got to the last couple of sessions the pain that I had been so used to dealing with had reduced to such an extent that I was not longer needing painkillers to sleep and enjoying proper sleep through the night.
Now 4 months later and the mid-back pain is no longer there, occasionally I get some stiffness or pain in other parts of my body and I can use the exercise and techniques Joe showed me to relieve it. It’s incredible for me, I have gone from feeling painfully out of control to feeling mostly pain free and confident that I can manage any pain I do get. I also know that Joe is there and will be able to help if my pain escalates again at some point.
Thanks Joe, you do an amazing job!
Piers Guy
Cornwall
December, 2022
Testimonial: Lisa Guy
For 3 winters I suffered from repetitive strain injury in my shoulders, wrists and hands. I’m a farmer, I am 51 years old, and am physically active with most of my heavy work being in the winter when I am planting trees, coppicing and managing woodland. The first year my problems started towards the end of the season and it wasn’t too bad. I went to the doctor who told me to wear wrist supports, which helped a bit. The second winter it began earlier and my sleep was disturbed with my hands going numb, but I could usually work this off. In the third year, it started even earlier but the numbing had turned into throbbing in my hands and forearms and I was taking ibuprofen to ease the pain. By March I was down to 3 hours sleep a night - I realised that I needed help if I wanted to continue in my work which I love. A friend who suffered from repetitive strain injury said I needed a myofascial therapist and I found Joe at Humano Performance.
I had three initial sessions with Joe hoping desperately for some immediate relief and it worked – I was utterly relieved and hopeful - my shoulders, forearms and wrists were no longer throbbing and disturbing my sleep. Talking with Joe, I decided to have the 12 session series of Structural Integration. I wanted my whole myofascial system to benefit and be given a full service. My body feels much more limber, connected and less vulnerable.
Another aspect of Joe’s work is his advice, knowledge and passion for facilitating an understanding and programme to look after yourself better, providing tools to remedy minor aches and pains before they develop. He helped me to understand that I needed to be working at a 60% capacity rather than throwing myself into my work at 90% plus! This doesn’t mean working less, rather I needed to develop strength in my joints and muscles that I used repetitively before I start my winter work. I now have a 30 minute workout programme with kettlebells to develop grip & core strength, and build muscle which I can do 4-6 weeks before my winter work starts. This will be my first winter with this new regime and I am feeling good!
Lisa Guy
Higher Keigwin Farm, Cornwall
November, 2022
Testimonial: Linda Atkinson
I had 3 sessions with Joe with the hope of ironing out some recurring issues with my neck and improving general posture. I am a musician and have had moments in the last 12 years when my neck really seizes up and movement is restricted for a week or so. I also took up running 18 months ago and aim to do 2 - 3 short runs each week.
After the 1st treatment I noticed that it was easier to run and I was much more balanced and central - I hadn't realised that I wasn't and it was an interesting feeling! With the other treatments, I found that that I became more upright in my torso and I seemed to breathe better when playing my clarinet and saxophone. Also, my relationship to the instrument felt different because I felt more connected in myself I would think. The 3rd treatment was pretty epic and Joe worked on my legs and lower back, then the sides of the body. I wish I had had a day to rest up after this one but had a busy few days ahead. I was walking completely differently after this session and when I next ran, my tread and torso were different yet again.
I have to say, it has been quite major for me and I definitely feel that there have been some big physical shifts. The treatments were spread over about 4 months due to my work commitments and I haven't had my usual major neck issue at all in this time, so that is great. Also, my mindset feels sort of softer and more open which I have also enjoyed. I have been recommending Joe to various friends since and will definitely book some top up treatments in the future.
Linda Atkinson
Brighton, East Sussex
March 2020
Testimonial: Severi Luoto
Joe is a fount of knowledge on the human body. He is enthusiastic about helping you as an individual, and professional in delivery. As a competitive runner I was surprised and pleased to see a tangible improvement in my running performance, running a season's best and a personal best for my main race of the year (5000m track race). I partially assign the performance improvement to the three myofascial treatments I received from Humano Performance. I can warmly recommend Humano Performance for runners wishing to prevent injuries, release tensions, treat an existing injury, or improve their running form.
Severi Luoto
2017 World Masters Games Men’s 30-34 10000m Track Gold
2017 World Masters Games Men’s 30-34 6km Cross Country Silver
2017 World Masters Games Men’s 30-34 5000m Track Bronze
Personal Best 1500m Track 4:27.40 (2017)
Personal Best 5000m Track 16:59.68 (2018)
Personal Best 10000m Track 36:43.48 (2015)
Severi Luoto
Auckland, NZ
May, 2019
Testimonial: Malin Contreras Tittonen
Joe knows how to take care of an Crossfit athlete. Perfect fascia treatment , my shoulders and neck felt a lot better and I could jerk pain free again.
Malin Contreras Tittonen
2013 Crossfit Games Teams Athlete
2014 Crossfit Regionals Teams Athlete
2017 Crossfit Regionals Teams Athlete
2018 Crossfit Masters 40-44 Sweden’s Fittest Woman