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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, 15.03.2020

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Since I’ve completed the Anatomy Trains in Motion, Slings Myofascial Training and Bodyreading courses I’ve been really fascinated with the Tom Myers ATSI bodywork concept. One of the training aims of Slings is to create structural integration through movement, but how does it translate in manual therapy? I had to experience this for myself.

Over the last 2 months I’ve had 3 Structural Integration sessions with the very skilled Joe from @humanoperformance. Can you spot the difference? After just 3 sessions with Joe (not all clear from this angle, just trust me😉):
🔹My arms are hanging closer to the body, more at ease.
🔹Shoulders less medially rotated, arms are hanging more back, rather than front.
🔹Shoulders have dropped, more relaxed & even, less tension.
🔹Pelvis is more neutral, less anterior shift and less anterior tilt.
🔹The position of my ribcage relative to my pelvis is different.
Above all I feel more grounded.

I believe manual therapy and movement therapy complement each other, combined they can create both immediate (manual) and lasting (movement) changes.

Joe’s website explains what Structural Integration is - ‘’If you’re suffering from chronic pain or limited mobility, then often just stretching or strengthening is not enough. Stuck tissue layers can cause tension and be the source of pain or reduced mobility. Structural Integration assesses the full body, identifies imbalances and areas of immobile tissue and uses myofascial release techniques to improve mobility & movement, reduce body imbalances, and reduce the causes of pain. For a specific issue, Myofascial Therapy can help, but in more complicated issues a more systematic approach to improve the whole body Structural Integration is more beneficial. Structural Integration is done in series 3 or 12 sessions.’’

I would highly recommend Structural Integration and Joe.

Anneke Kruger
Founder of Movement Intellect

Google (Auckland Clinic)