C1 Testimonials

"I’ve had episodes of back pain on and off since 1999 having worked too hard, driven too far and surfed and water-skied too much. My back got worse and worse until in 2004 when, after a lot of heavy lifting and a long drive, it locked up putting me in bed with significant pain for 5 days. I was off work for 6 weeks following this episode.

Over the years since then I have seen: 2 physios, my GP, had an MRI scan, completed a strengthening programme, seen a chiropractor, seen a BUPA orthopaedic surgeon, another three physios, a cranial sacral therapist, an acupuncturist, had another MRI scan and finally, recently, an epidural spinal injection.

I then contacted Rupert at C1. He got me in and took a detailed history and then carried a thorough examination before sending me away to give him time to think about it all. I came back a few days later and he told me what he’d found and how he was going to tackle it. He recommended a series of specific, precise, chiropractic spinal manipulations followed by some focused spinal rehabilitation with the Sports Injury Therapist – Rebecca Strange who treats all comers at C1. This has proven to be the winning combination, at last!

I am now only on my eighth appointment with Rupert and my third with Rebecca and my back has gone from ‘better’ through the ‘best it has been for a while’ to ‘amazingly good’.  Rupert keeps on telling me that the only difference between what he has done and what the others did was that he thought about it and addressed the cause not the symptoms. I don’t know what to believe but I do believe it works."
Richard – a surveyor

Talking about his low-back Gwilym who works for the NHS said:
"It feels amazing, over the last few weeks I've had no pain and complely pain-free days, great."

Francesca, a Comguide for the deaf said that her low-back felt:
"...a lot better than it has for 17 years."

Ross P, a sales administrator:
"I've had the first pain free week I've had for years."

and Emily V, a childminder said that her low-back felt:
"Feels a thousand times better."

Carry S, seen by Leni:
"from Friday at 5.0.  Just a quickie (as I wasn't very positive of  last week's meeting) I'm not sure what you did to my hips yesterday, but I feel like a million dollars this morning, didn't wake up in pain in the night once.
So its a a big thanks from me!"

Joy, just after her 69 birthday said on her 4th visit:
"..vast improvement from last time."

And Raewyn B, who is a massage therapist in her own right, and so knows her onions:
"..I have tried most of the clinics in the local area and I think this lot are great.  In terms of clinic accessibility, the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the practitioner they are the best I've found in BS1."

and
"I hurt my back at the gym - nothing major, but I thought I better get it checked out. My friend couldn’t speak highly enough of the guys at C1, so I checked them out. My friend was right!
Super professional, super friendly, and amazing treatment! Not only is my injury well on the way to being sorted, but they’ve helped me fix all sorts of other problems that you don’t even realise are there until they’ve been put right! Incredible.
Whether there’s something explicitly wrong with you or not, if you’re over 20 years old you should go and see these guys."
Steve – a PhD student and working too hard at the books.

Pete T, an account manager was looked after by Ben and said:
"I was trying for the ‘Tough Guy’ and I came in to see Ben at C1 for some sports massage therapy to help with my training. When I came to see him I had shin-splints, some foot pain and plantar fasciitis. After a few treatments these were resolved and I completed the Tough Guy with a personal best. For my next challenge I signed up for my first ever marathon, the Brighton marathon. I kept coming to see Ben during the training and I ran the race in under 4 hours. Without regular treatment I would never have broken the 4 hour barrier; never have run the race as quickly as I did and never have enjoyed it as much. So, what’s next?"

Tom, who works for Levi's said about Elly:
"Thank-you for helping with my bad leg yesterday, it was amazing to find a clinic where I felt like you know 100% what you were doing and I recieved the correct aftercare advice."

Robert S, a Listed Building Architect said about Zak:
"I'm privileged to be seeing Zak.  It's turned my lfe around."

This is what people have said about Zofie's really popular Realxation Sessions:
"The relaxation course provides a fantastic boost to your overall well being and leaves you wonderfully calm and relaxed with a positive outlook. I especially enjoy the better sleep and sense of peace I get over the next few days..."

"I attended a similar session in October, though am unsure if I have since provided feedback - noticeably improved sleeping and quality of rest! Thank you so much. The improvement has been gradual, but the session with you was a very positive step in the right direction for me and I am very grateful to you for listening, and the helpful advice provided."

and:
"I attended one of Zofie's relaxation classes for the first time last week and I have now signed myself up for an eternity of classes!  I can honestly say I am the hardest person to get to relax...in fact...I don't believe in it and so I went along to the class with a slightly negative attitude and I was proven wrong within the first five minutes of being there!  After the class was finished I felt so relaxed and my mind had really switched off.  I can't remember the last time I had felt that way! I would recommend Zofie's relaxation class to anyone!"