Testimonial for Rowan Ellis, Body Synergy Gym

My health problems stemmed from many years of computer use at work, including prolonged, high-speed typing of verbatim evidence in court using a standard Qwerty computer keyboard. By the time I stopped working in 2007 I was experiencing severely disabling neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand symptoms that were continuing to worsen. A range of different health professionals in Wellington and Dunedin suggested various causes over the years, including "chronic pain syndrome" and "age-related deterioration", but most of their treatments achieved only temporary relief at best, and in the end I was left with the impression that they considered the conditions were irreversible and my case was hopeless.

About two months ago Dr Peter Taylor recommended Rowan Ellis to me as "Dunedin's best-kept secret", and mentioned that Rowan had his own EMG equipment. That appealed to my need for logical and rational explanations based on a scientific approach, but I was still astonished at the number of physical conditions that Rowan was able to identify, through EMG and his own clinical expertise, that all the other health professionals had missed. Even better has been finding that Rowan can treat these conditions, and his treatment actually works. In the short time since I started it, there have been dramatic improvements to my range of movement and reduction in pain. It is reassuring to know that the prescribed exercises are tailored to the individual and can be carried out without pain, and that there is close supervision by friendly, well-trained staff who ensure correct technique at all times.

Going to see Rowan was the best move I could have made. I have no hesitation in recommending his treatment, particularly for anyone who spends long hours working at a computer.

Anne Prior, LLB
Dunedin, 1 July 2010