Osteopathy and Fitness

I have known Jeff for some 20 years initially as a personal trainer and more latterly as somebody who has helped me overcome various problems as I get older. He saw me through a major cancer operation 15 years ago to the point where I have subsequently run 8 marathons, climbed mountains (Kilimanjaro, Kinabalu, Sinai), completed major multiday walks around the world, including, Dead Sea to Petra, all the 8 major walks in New Zealand, Coast to Coast in England, Rift Valley in Kenya, Lyke Wake walk, Atlas Mountains in Morocco plus many more. What impresses me and what I like about Ambition Fitness is that all the consultants work together to provide the correct remedial action to get the desired results. I am currently seeing Jeff and Toby, the osteopath, to help me overcome knee problems and get me ready to tackle one of the toughest walks in Europe, the GR20 in Corsica, in June. I am now nearly 67. I have no hesitation in recommending Ambition Fitness who are very professional and ensure they keep themselves up to date with latest techniques in the health and fitness industry.

Health

I have been using Ambition for about 2 years and they have always been very professional, helpful friendly and knowledgeable. My first visit was with a stiff shoulder which they treated but they also looked at my overall well being which was not very good at the time. Through a combination of nutritional advice, personal training and encouragement I have gone from being an unhealthy, unfit, aching coach potato to loosing over 3 1/2 stone and completing my first half marathon. I would highly recommend Ambition and their ethos of wellbeing.

Fitness

I was a dedicated client of Ambition Fitness between August 2008 and April 2009, when I moved out of London. Originally I went for osteopathy, which was very effective and almost immediately brought improvement in the issue I was treating. I moved onto personal training with Jeff, which was excellent and I would recommend to anyone. I had for years been stuck in a rut, using the cardio machines every day at the gym. But, with a new routine, customized for my personal situation I was able to build core strength, flexibility and improve my overall fitness. For the first time in years I saw real change in my overall body (posture and muscle tone), and started to feel great about myself!

Osteopathy and Health

After a gruelling year of major surgery, chemotherapy and radio therapy, I went to Ambition Health and Performance. With great knowledge and patience, they have worked with me on a step-by-step program which has enabled me to resume all my normal activities. Much to my surprise, symptoms (specifically joint pain and numbness) which the doctors and physiotherapists advised me ‘to learn to live with’ have disappeared. After 6 months, I feel and see a huge difference. And I can wear clothes that haven’t fitted for years!

Injury Rehabilitation

I ruptured my Achilles tendon playing football in 2008 and, being familiar with their work, had no hesitation in approaching the team to help with my rehabilitation. Their innovative and detailed approach meant that I was able to make a full recovery within 6 months. Not only that, my overall fitness and posture also improved as a result. I have no hesitation in recommending Ambition for their expertise and professionalism.

Sciatica – Osteopathy and Corrective Exercise

Went to Ambition with chronic back pain caused by a bulging disc. Very attentive and intelligent treatment. The issue was dealt with very effectively and it was also a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Osteopathy and Corrective Exercise

I was sent to Ambition by my osteopath who felt they could help with the problem while he sorted out the symptoms. After three months of going twice a week my friends all tell me I look different and I feel different. I have worked quite hard in the sessions but never hurt the next day - something I never managed in previous visits to gyms! Sorting out 40 years of misuse, knee and back surgery will still take a while but I'm on a good path.

Physical Rehabilitation

I have worked with most of the team at Ambition, over the past five years and have found their methods enormously beneficial to me. I have spinal cord damage which affects my walking and hand function, along with many other complications. I can honestly say that without the fantastic work of all the team which involves the osteopath, massage therapy and podiatry, my ability to lead a normal and sometimes hectic life would not be possible. Their ethos is simple and can be adapted to suit your individual requirements, be it long term damage like mine or a painful sports injury. I highly recommend an assessment with them, you won't be sorry!

Training with Jeff Murray of Ambition Health and Performance has been a fascinating experience. Jeff devises individual programmes which keep you interested and challenged at all times. In just six months my training has got me to a level of fitness and strength which I have not achieved since my early 20s. My greater fitness and health have increased my enjoyment and ability in other activities such as walking, sailing and skiing. One of the best aspects of training with Jeff Murray of Ambition Health and Performance is that my training programme, whilst extremely challenging, is realistic and fits easily around a full lifestyle. So, I can still eat, drink and be merry – but feel and look better while doing it.

David Armstrong
PR Consultant

I would like to thank you, and in particular Mike, for your assistance and encouragement in helping me significantly improve my fitness levels. I initially came to Ambition Health and Performance because I was impressed with the emphasis you give to health. I have type 2 diabetes and was recently told by my doctor that complications have arisen as a result. He explained that if I did not lose weight and increase my level of exercise significantly the tablets he was prescribing would not be enough to halt the deterioration in my health. He told me I would be looking at dialysis and insulin in the very near future and at a heart attack in the not too distant future. Scary words! I have joined many gyms in the past but dislike exercise so much that I stop going within a couple of weeks. However, I saw your flyers for Ambition Health and Performance which focused on health and decided to give it a go. My first appointment was with the Osteopath and I then booked ten 1 hour weekly sessions. The first two weeks were very difficult and accentuated just how unfit I was. However, over the weeks I was impressed with how much fitter I felt and how much more energy I had. Mike pushes me just enough to ensure I improve week on week without making it so difficult that I don’t want to continue. I now even look forward to working out, a miracle! I went back to the doctor last week for a three monthly check up and for his decision as to whether dialysis and insulin were needed. I have to say he was extremely impressed with the progress I had made, so much so that I am no longer in immediate danger of either dialysis or insulin. He explained that if I continued to make progress in this way then I could even look at reducing my tablets. Fantastic, what a result. I couldn’t have achieved this without Mike’s help and expertise and so would like to say a very big thank you to him especially. Hopefully one day I’ll be off the tablets for good.

Anita Edwards

Working with Jeff and the team at Ambition Fitness has been a real revelation - I didn't think you could get results so quickly! Within days I felt better, moved better and I swear I was a foot taller because my posture was so different. After a thorough assessment I started a program that combined stretching, corrective exercise and osteopathy. Using all of these approaches at once, I was able to rapidly accelerate my progress. The difference between this and other treatment I've had is that it was precisely targeted at those areas of my body that needed it. Instead of wasting time we got to the heart of my issues and worked on the root causes of my back and neck pain. This meant I didn't waste time doing lots of exercise 'stuff', just those things that would make the biggest difference to how my body functioned.
And I've learned lots. Part of the approach at Ambition is to teach you about your body and how to manage it for optimal health. My sessions not only left me feeling fitter but with a much deeper understanding of how my body functions and how I can maintain it. They have equipped me with a set of skills that I hope to use for the rest of my life.