"Shakil is Simply the Best
I have known Shakil for about three years. In that time my health and well-being has improved enormously.

Each time we meet Shakil reviews my state of health, aims and objects. He updates my exercise and nutritional programmes and gives a holistic massage that is second to none.

If I have a setback or feel unwell Shakil always takes the initiative to see how he can help and offers expert, professional advice that enables my recovery.

During the Covid lockdown Shakil set up an outdoor exercise group for myself and a group of six friends. He carefully assessed each person's health and abilities and we knew he was training us as individuals even though we were in a group. All participants benefited enormously in both their physical and mental health. There was great sadness when the outdoor activities had to stop as we approached the winter months. I was delighted when Shakil became a qualified yoga teacher and have had yoga sessions with him since. These will continue to be a part of my regular health and well-being programme.

His Wellbeing and Fitness Programme created for me prior to the outbreak of Covid 19 and reviewed and updated from time to time has helped me, with his encouragement, to exercise at home with dumbbells during this current pandemic and maintain my fitness when gyms have been closed.

When Covid restrictions have allowed I have had one to one yoga sessions and personal training in the park which has improved posture and overall fitness.

His Wellbeing and Fitness Programme also includes exercises with gym equipment when these are available together with the monitoring of weight management and diet.

"Shakil has been my Massage Therapist for a number of years now. Over that time, he has developed into a thoroughly professional, knowledgeable and skilled masseur. He has the ability to vary the pressure and strokes to undo the tensions in the muscles and joints.

Shakil has always been keen to give wider health guidance, such as diet and exercise suggestions, too. These have always proved to be helpful and practical.

Shakil has constantly updated his practice, by attending professional development courses. This has enabled him to widen his offer to include Yoga. His background in Health and Social Care means that he is very sensitive and understanding to the holistic approach to health and well being of the older male.

I always look forward to visiting Shakil and am never disappointed.

"I first contacted Shakil when I was in a bad place both mentally and physically in October 2019.

I had always been fit as I am a Hill Walker and a regular cyclist.

I was prescribed medication in April 2018 and developed all the rare reactions. Unusually these did not kick in until a year after taking the medication. I had not been advised by the consultant that that would happen.

I began to suffer depression, weight gain, falling asleep at the wheel of my car etc. By May 2019, I was in bad shape. I could not climb the stairs without running out of breath. My weight increased from 90 Kg to 108Kg. It finally dawned on me that my rapid decline in health might be caused by the medication. So, I went off it but I still had the weight problem.

I contacted Shakil on the recommendation of a friend of mine whom he had successfully worked on in London. I live in Cork city in the Republic of Ireland but Shakil reckoned he could work on me via WhatsApp and emails. He sent me detailed work sheets with instructions on exercise (which machines to use in the gym and for how long etc.), target distances for cycling. I was also sent a detailed list of suitable foods. He would give me targets for weight loss. He hoped to get me down to 88Kg by May.

Shakil has that unique ability which only the best teachers have. You want to please him by exceeding the targets he sets you. If he suggested I aim for half a kilo loss in a week I would go all out to lose a Kilo. The result was he got me down to my target weight by the end of January, a loss of 20Kg. As I progressed, he would mail me updated exercise/diet sheets.

He told me that he would normally be giving massages at regular intervals, but I was unable to get to London until the end of January. He gave me a deep tissue massage which revealed what muscles needed to be worked on. I left with a revised schedule.

"Holistic Wellbeing with Shakil is a true “find”. Absolutely recommend. Just before the latest lockdown, Shakil gave me one of the best massages ever. And afterwards he provided some very useful advice on exercise and lifestyle improvements.

The treatment took place in a high-end venue - beautifully arranged, spotlessly clean and totally relaxing. Shakil is immensely engaging and welcoming. I felt immediately at ease. His professional skills are equally impressive. Even though I was there for a massage only, I felt surprisingly reassured that he was still applying his holistic approach to my total wellbeing.