James Heatlie 29 years old

Soft Tissue Practitioner at the Ideal Spine Centre

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" If I'm to be able to work and train at my optimum, then surely it makes sense for my spine and nervous system to be working at their optimum potential as well." - James Heatlie

 

JAMES HEATLIE (Soft Tissue Practitioner) – Age 29 (just!)

Now some of you may know me as James and that I work here at the Ideal Spine Centre, upstairs and also at my clinic as a Soft Tissue Massage Practitioner, or perhaps you may know that I am also a personal trainer, putting my clients through the paces and also teaching circuit training and spinning (bike) classes. You may also know that when I’m not working, I train 6 days a week in various sports and activities working towards becoming a British Stunt person.

Some of the practice members here at the Ideal Spine Centre were surprised to learn that that I was also a patient. But it makes sense doesn’t it? If I’m to be able to work and train at my optimum, then surely it makes sense for my spine and nervous system to be working at their optimum potential as well. In any week, I work and train around a total of 60 hours. After 4 hours of doing soft tissue work at a time to help patients, in addition to lots of gymnastics, martial arts and climbing etc. (thrown in as part of my on-going stunt training), I am so glad to get adjusted!!!

Now, I first met Dr. Farthing and his team at a spine and posture screening at the gym where I worked over two years ago. Despite the free check on offer, I was hesitant and chose to remain blissfully ignorant of any problems I had. After all, what if they found something wrong? It took me six months before I gave into my growing curiosity and had my spine checked when, once again, Dr. Farthing and his team returned to the gym. I followed through with the check-up this time and made an appointment for an in-depth assessment. I was recommended at my consultation to have some x-rays, and then only days later, I was able to get my results. I was not prepared for what I saw. A less than straight spine, uneven hips, closing disc spaces and my C-curve in my neck looked more like an “S” shape. So I started care. Well you would, wouldn’t you?

 

“I am so glad to get adjusted!!!”

My first week was not great; in fact it was down-right rotten. I felt bunged up, had headaches and felt extremely tired. Despite being told that this is how it can be, as stress and tension is released from your nervous system, I was not entirely convinced, especially as I was coming in 3-4 times a week for what seemed like ages. However, three months on and I had realised that I hadn’t had a headache for some time and I used to get at least two a week, something I had put down to long hours and all the work and training that I was doing. Then after a year, there were more changes, most noticeably in my posture photographs. In comparison, I had no idea I had been so twisted.

It has now been two years since my spine and health check, and nearly two years I have been working as a soft tissue practitioner here at the Ideal Spine Centre. I can only speak for myself when I say that if I was to make any changes over the past two years, it would only be to have had my check up that 6 months earlier!!!

I work hard, train hard and I’m a firm believer that ‘we can be all we wish to be’ if only we put in the effort. And that includes making the effort to look after your spine and nervous system, eating right and taking exercise and the rest required for optimal health and wellness. I started care looking to the end of the first 12 month period. Now, I look to the future, getting adjusted and living a healthy and happy life, for life!

“we can be all we wish to be”

A Word from Dr. Farthing

Well, James definitely has a lot on his plate, from jumping off buildings to pushing the weights at the gym to helping everyone of us (including me every week) to get well and stay well for life. James’ diligence and commitment surely shines through when you come into contact with him. If you haven’t been to his ‘Power Stretching Workshop’, you must, as it is great!

With regard to James’ health, he has had remarkable changes in his posture, spine, x-rays and overall well-being. Everyone of us is able to achieve what James has, as long as we stick with the programme. I am sure if you speak with James and any other practice member who has been getting adjusted, the longer you have been receiving adjustments, the greater health you have and the greater benefits you receive. Two years down the track and James is fitter, stronger and healthier than he was two years ago. What is your health going to be like in two years?

Simply, if you want to get well and stay well, it takes an effort on your behalf to follow through with our best recommendations for you. Most importantly though, stay well adjusted!

 

"Movie Rolling: Take 1!" ......... "Movie Rolling: Take 2!"

 

"I started care looking to the end of the first 12 month period. Now, I look to the future, getting adjusted and living a healthy and happy life, for life!"

James Heatlie