Testimonials
Michael Constantinidi
Recovering from Spinal Stenosis"I first went to see Nick Potter and Jon Bowskill in May 2000; I was 72. A scan a few weeks earlier had confirmed my GP’s suspicion that I had spinal stenosis and an L 4/5 problem. I had by then seen three specialists, one of whom wished to operate straight away and the others felt it was still a bit early to do so; but neither of them gave much help ...[ + ]
L Mitchell (Health Worker)
After nearly 20 years of battling with mental health issues of varying degrees of severity at different times of my life, I was given Anna Hamer’s contact details. I had previously made contact with counsellors of varying descriptions to arrange appointments and had either felt intimidated or uncomfortable with the individual and had cancelled the appointment in the days before attending....[ + ]
Dr Sean White. (Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthesia, London Spine Clinic)
“Driving a golf ball 300 yards plus requires dramatic club head acceleration matched by rock solid position of the golfers head. JB’s dynamic spinal muscle conditioning is essential to balance the enormous torque generated in the body and to protect the lower back, whilst preserving head and neck stability.” ...[ + ]
Mr Dan Plev (Consultant Neurosurgeon at the London Spine Clinic)
I have worked with Jon Bowskill for some 4 years, both during his time as a Rehabilitation Specialist at the London Spine Clinic, and now alongside his new Team on Duke Street. As a Rehabilitation Specialist his strategies, innovative thinking and pioneering exercise programming have become an integral part of how we care for our patients here at the London Spine Clinic.Jon’s in d...[ + ]
S Davison
"My experience of Dr Talib was such a refreshing one. I have seen many complementary practitioners over the years, and she was, without doubt the most thorough in terms of doing all the tests to get to the bottom of what was wrong with me. She then blended her medical knowledge with her expertise in nutrition, naturopathy and the Chinese system to really sort me out. The result is, having always ...[ + ]
JM
“In February I had an initial consultation with the clinic as I wanted to lead a healthier lifestyle and have more positive energy to maintain my work and family life. Within 6 weeks, Graeme’s dietary advice (along with a complimentary exercise schedule) had changed my lifestyle completely, I was fitter, had more energy and had lost close to 10KG in weight. Today, several months on I have fully ...[ + ]
A. Hill
Recovering from Hip Pain"I have been training with Stuart for the past 4 months. I have a one hour session each week with him and the rest of the week I train alone with a programme he has devised. I was prompted to seek help as I had been diagnosed with arthritis of the hip and was in considerable pain.
Stuart began by assessing my spine, shoulders, neck and hips jo...[ + ]
Nick Dougherty, (European PGA Golf Tour Champion)
Performance Enhancement"I've been fortunate to work with Jon on several programmes and have found him and his entire team to be very knowledgeable. Jon's programmes have helped me to optimise my biomechanics and keep my game on track."
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Natural Health Magazine
Heather is very skilled at her massage and at identifying and linking up why problem areas ocurred and how to address them. I left feeling relaxed and energised and with a better understanding as to how to use exercise, breathing and relaxation to keep me in tip top form....[ + ]
A Leatherbarrow (Banker)
‘Last year I had been trying to get my Achilles sorted out for three months. After two weeks with James I was back jogging. Recently I strained my hamstring. I saw James again and was able to complete a triathalon a few days later’. ...[ + ]
Jamie Donaldson (Wales and European PGA Golf Tour Professional)
Recovering from Career Threatening Back Injury“If I simply had'nt met Jon with all his knowledge in spinal rehabilitation I wouldnt be playing golf nevermind winning tournaments!!”
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Mark Ramprakash. (Surrey and England Cricket)
‘Andrew’s approach at Surrey was very effective and specific to my individual physical requirements’....[ + ]
Dougie Brown (Scotland, Warwickshire and England Cricket)
‘Having Andrew on tour in Kenya and during the 2007 World Cup was extremely important to the physical performance of the team’....[ + ]
N Lawrence (PGA Professional Golfer)
‘I turned pro at the age of 21. I became the Sunshine tour champion in 2001 but I began to develop problems with my back probably due to a scoliosis and have been off my peak for the last four years. The transformation in two sessions of IMS with James is incredible. My body feels like it did when I had just turned pro’. ...[ + ]
B Bendtsen
"I had severe lower back pain when I went to see Andrew which of MRI showed lower lumbar disc degeneration and an associated nasty disc bulge. I worked closely with Andrew and the team at the Bowskill Clinic being provided with manual therapy, nutritional advice and exercise training. Thanks to Andrew and the team I am now currently feeling remarkably well and stronger and healthier than before my...[ + ]
Stephanie Case (Ultramarathan Runner)
"As an ultrarunner, I am constantly pushing my body to extremes. In order for me to stay competitive in my sport, I have to put in a lot of hours of intense training, which is often hard to do on top of a full-time job. I will be the first to admit that sometimes I simply push it too far! If I am faced with the choice between going out for a run or resting and recovering (even when it is needed),...[ + ]
M C (40 year old female)
I met with Dr. Nigma initially to help me recover from a run of 3 miscarriages in less than 18 months and in so doing help me prepare for a successful pregnancy and birth. The 3rd had taken quite a toll and I was physically and emotionally exhausted. I really wanted to do everything I could as this was probably going to be our last shot at having a baby given my age.Dr. Nig...[ + ]
Nick Brown (PGA Golf Professional and CHEK Golf Biomechanic)
‘I came to Stuart Green after having chronic pain for many months and only being able to play golf occasionally. His program got me pain free quickly and able to play golf much more than I was able to before. Now I am more flexible and stronger and hitting longer straighter drives. Stuart has a wealth of knowledge of the body and If you want to improve your physical condition for golf or relieve o...[ + ]
S Coombes
Migraine Relief‘I was at the end of my tether suffering from migraines. I had been told nothing more could be done. I was recommended to James. After a detailed assessment he told me that my muscles were very tight and were causing my migraines. The transformation has been amazing. I very rarely get headaches now let alone migraines and can do so many things that I couldn’t do before.
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Alec Stewart. (Surrey and England Cricket)
‘Working with Andrew and using his Cricket Biomechanics principles contributed to sustaining my cricket career with England and Surrey till my retirement at 41’....[ + ]
N Timberlake
Dear Stuart,Thanks very much for your instruction and encouragement over the past few months. Having tried and failed with all the 'usual' forms of treatment to sort my lower back pain out i must admit that I was initially sceptical when I was first referred to you by Dan Plev. As it turns out that doubt was completely miss placed. Today my life has been transformed from a point where I co...[ + ]
Lyndsey Dangerfield
Being injured can be completely frustrating, especially when you do not know the root cause of the condition. I have spent numerous months with a physio treating the symptoms of my ITB syndrome rather than finding out the trigger. Utilising the diverse knowledge and experience of Stuart Green and the Jon Bowskill clinic, they identified the triggers causing my injury and constructed a bespoke pr...[ + ]
Alex Tudor. (Essex and England Cricket)
‘Andrew worked alongside spinal expert Serge Gracovetsky to rehabilitate me from a potentially career ending spinal injury’....[ + ]
Mr. Nicholas Potter, (Registered Osteopath, London Spine Clinic)
“JB’s structured approach and out the box thinking are holistic, innovative and unique. I have seen for myself with my own patients the astonishing results he can achieve.” ...[ + ]
P. Fortescue (Investment Banker)
"Anna helped me to get a 360 view on my own personal situation and find in me the resources to develop and make changes in my life. Thanks to her, I know now what I like and how to work on what I dislike. This has brought balance in my personal life. Her patience and professional approach was instrumental in that process."...[ + ]
J Stickells (Office Worker)
Having been diagnosed with a lower back problem 10 years ago and having experienced poor treatment and support since diagnosis, I found myself struggling with constant pain, which was affecting the way I was able to live my life. In November 2008, I made my first visit to the Jon Bowskill practice where I first met Andrew Jackson. From the outset Andrew offered an alternative approach to the treat...[ + ]
S. Silver (Full Time Mother)
“I went to Jon Bowskill Rehabilitation Lifestyle Performance as a last hope, as I had suffered terrible back pain for 18 years and was unable some days to get out of bed. From the first e-mail and meeting Stuart was positive and gave me great hope and inspired me that I could get better and he could help me. After 8 weeks I no longer have to take any anti-inflamamtory medication. I get out of bed ...[ + ]
J. Beaseley (Dental Nurse)
"I had suffered with back pain for 13years from an accident, which occurred due to gymnastics. My pain had been constant; I was unable to sit for long periods of time which affected my choice of career. I had been back and forth from the doctors over the years complaining that the pain was getting worse. So I have been referred to several specialists, from Doctors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, an...[ + ]
S Bullock
‘Pain management had failed and I was facing an operation on my back. I was in terrible pain, using a stick and walking with a limp. I was referred to James who treated me with IMS and slowly but surely the pain went. The stick has gone as has the limp. The treatment has been so effective’....[ + ]
Katherine Grieves (A Very Active and Happy O.A.P.)
“After suffering for many years with a debilitating back problem and having tried physiotherapy and almost every other approach with no success, I was no longer able to participate in my favourite hobbies, gardening and walking as I was in continual pain. A friend who was training with Emma Lane at the time strongly recommended that I contact Emma as she was confident that she would be able to hel...[ + ]
J.Hue-Williams
“I was originally referred to Stuart for a herniated disc. Part of my problem was that having had 2 children my core muscles had been weakened and had allowed the disc to slip out of place. Stuart developed a programme that would take my lifestyle into account as well as the fact that I was planning on becoming pregnant again about 6 months later. The exercises were very precise and targeted and m...[ + ]
I.Shah
"Stuart is an exceptional exercise specialist and coach, who helps you go beyond the traditional fitness program. His approach is total health management from nutritional and proper breathing advice to good posture maintenance with a keen focus on your specific fitness issues and targets. His in depth training and understanding of human anatomy has given him an edge in addressing issues that many ...[ + ]
Matiu Taingahue (Physical Conditioning Specialist, Stabaek Football, Norway)
"Marlene Andersson is the most thorough and innovative functional training student I have mentored. She constantly seeks new ways to improve the service and results for our footballers."...[ + ]
A Gibson
‘I had surgery in 1993 on a slipped disc and afterwards had a lot of pain in my neck and my left arm and shoulder. This continued until I was referred to James a few years ago. He cured that for me, I haven’t had any problems with it now at all.I also had a terrible back. I had had surgery for it in 1995. I was well for two years and then it started to deteriorate. I was on pain-killers...[ + ]
E.Berry (Research Analyst)
Recovering from Low Back Pain"I'm 28 years old and had been suffering with chronic neck pain and daily stabbing headaches for two years taking a cocktail of painkillers to enable me to work. I went to see James earlier this year and he recommended Gunn IMS. He was immediately able to identify the source of the pain and treated it effectively, providing me relief from the outset. W...[ + ]
Filippo
"I have had a fairly common slowly deteriorating shoulder condition which was kept under control by my orthopedic consultant with yearly cortisone injections for a long time. About a year ago, however, this treatment started to become less effective and at that point he introduced me to Andrew Jackson in order to try to avoid surgery."Having had physiotherapy many times over a very...[ + ]
Farah
"The Bowskill clinic has a warm and serene atmosphere. Andrew helped me greatly through using methods that were particular and unique to my symptoms. I would highly recommend the Bowskill clinic and Andrew."...[ + ]
Paul
"Andrew Jackson was recommended to me by my back doctor post op. Before you get an injury you don't really understand your body and post op you feel quite vulnerable. Andrew understands how your body works perfectly and most importantly can convey this to you in a way you can understand. His friendly nature means that you also trust him immediately. The level of detail that Andrew goes into to de...[ + ]
Chris
"I was referred to Andrew in 2009 having suffered from chronic back pain for a number of years. Following a discectomy procedure Andrew designed a rehabilitation programme unique to my specific problem. The programme of rehabilitation and strengthening is extremely through and well designed, having followed it for over a year I have seen a huge improvement in posture, balance, core strength and ...[ + ]
Bob
"I was first referred to Andrew Jackson and the Bowskill Clinic following a serious back complaint that I suffered during a trip to Singapore in 2009. This complaint meant that I was unable to run or keep fit in any way for a period of six months which, as an Avid Runner, was extremely difficult for me. Andrew worked with me to overcome this problem by using various methods which has allowed me ...[ + ]
Nick
"A microdiscectomy in August 2009 followed by inadequate physiotherapy left me wondering if the physical nature of my life had been cut short at age 44. That all turned around when I was introduced to Andrew Jackson at the Bowskill Clinic in February 2010. Andrew's unique approach to addressing the specific issues surrounding my spine revitalised me to the extent that some 4 months later in June 2...[ + ]
Becky
"Andrew's approach to my chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction has made a massive difference after just two consultations over the last 3 months. During the last 3 years of chronic leg and back pain I'd seen four orthopaedic surgeons who had all failed to diagnose the problem. Andrew made a very detailed assessment then put together a personalised stretching and strengthening program, followed by r...[ + ]
Bob
"Andrew Jackson’s work enabled me to continue to enjoy my cricket and football. At sixty one, I am delighted with the results."...[ + ]
Elaine
"Unfortunately my situation with my mother continues and I therefore would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your time and dedication to getting me on the road of recovery.Although I am not leaving you 'completely pain free' as I had hoped, I feel that you have equipped me with enough knowledge and confidence to get over whatever hurdles I may have to cross.
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Mary
"The exercises are going very well. I have been back to see my consultant, who was more than impressed by the change in my pelvic floor. The problem is still there, but has improved and I certainly won’t be having surgery for another six months.I just need to keep it up – I still have some numbness in my left leg and lower back pain and, obviously I have good days and bad days but all in...[ + ]
Toby
"Thank you for asking about the facet joint stuff...I continued for a further year with the work you set and lost weight through cutting out the intolerant tasty food...Result: I took part in the over 45 QC championship after almost 2 years of not playing!
It's laughable really as of course I went all out to try to win the tournament...made it to the semi finals. Won the semi fin...[ + ]
Rupert
"I had been suffering on and off from back pain for several years, which had recently become so acute that it was affecting my walking. After MRI scans, I had been advised by a specialist to consider surgery or other invasive techniques. I was then referred to Andrew, who rapidly identified the problem without the use of scans, and through muscle exercises made the pain disappear within a few week...[ + ]