Experience IASTM and Graston Technique in London at Kinect Health

What is IASTM and Graston Technique?

IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is a type of soft tissue assessment and treatment administered with specially designed instruments. Developed from traditional Chinese Gua Sha, IASTM and Graston have proven to be very effective at treating soft tissue problems.

How can IASTM help me resolve pain and injuries?

Specially designed instruments are used to assess and treat soft tissues. This has several therapeutic benefits such as decreasing muscle tone, increasing blood flow and the mobilising of thickened hyaluronic acid. Treatment can also help stimulate and improve the tissue healing / remodeling process.

Graston has been shown to be effective in the treatment of:

Lumbar strains and sprains
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Shin Splints

Achilles Tendinitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Patello-femoral Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

Creating change in the nervous system

One of the best outcomes of IASTM is its ability to influence the nervous system. Stimulation of receptors that are found inside muscles, fascia, tendons etc, can help create fast changes to pain, tension and muscle function. Although these changes are often temporary, it creates a window of opportunity to reinforce the changes with movement.

Why movement is key

The goal of all of the techniques we utilise at Kinect Health is to help create lasting change. This can only be done through a systemic approach to influencing soft tissue and reinforcing with movement / exercises. Manual therapy techniques like IASTM, help speed up this process.

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BellyProof

19:41 30 Nov 18

KinectHealth is the first place I refer clients to and I highly recommend!It's hard to explain the state the industry is currently at but you'll find these guys are within the 1% that truly understand human physiologyon a completely different scale.If you are in pain, and had enough of managing it, give them a chance to show you what you're made of, what's causing it and what you can do about it for good. If you're painfully aware that your body is failing you, let them teach you and give you back options you never even knew were missing.You don't need any experience but you'll highly appreciate their skills if you've been around and already realize how broken the health industry is and want something better - by far.

Alex

08:52 13 Dec 18

I came to see Neil when suffering with severe lower back pain. Through different exercises and stretches I have seen a huge improvement. We are now moving up into higher levels of physical performance and well-being. Highly recommended

Chantal Francis-Flores

21:58 09 Dec 18

I walked in to see Luke with a 12 yr groin injury and a long standing shoulder and neck problem that caused me to suffer weekly migraines. I had lost all confidence in my body and thought I would never know any difference. What can I say, Luke is a genius...Kinect Health is THE BUSINESS. What he does not know about movement and posture is simply not worth knowing.... I had ample homework but but if you do your part, he can do his. I have not had a migraine since seeing Luke, groin and shoulder pain all gone and all my muscles are so much stronger and more flexible. I cannot thank Luke enough. Any future niggles and I will be back without a doubt. Thx Luke for giving me confidence in my body again.

Phil Hawksworth

17:30 01 Dec 18

Kinect Health are the only guys I trust when I have a niggle or injury. They’re incredibly knowledgeable and always recognise that as an athlete you don’t want to be told to rest, but properly rehabbed and guided in training so you come back stronger. They’re great at spotting the underlying reason WHY you got hurt and how to re-train movement patterns to avoid further injury

Raymond Yong

07:42 12 Dec 18

My recommendation for the team at Kinect Health couldn't come any higher. Not only are they extremely effective at helping to reduce your pain levels but they are also extremely knowledgable in the exercise, biomechanical and ergonomic interventions which help to ensure that the actual causes of the pain are effectively addressed in the long term. I regularly use their services myself and have recommended their services to many others. If you are looking for a long term fix for your bodily aches and pains, I would look no further than the Kinect Health Team!

Douglas Chancellor

13:32 23 Dec 18

Brilliant!I struggled with chronic knee, hip and back pain constantly for around 4 years. I sought the advice of several 'professionals' during this period, none of whom could relieve the pain that I was in. Having an initial 2-hour session with Luke was so refreshing. It was clear that he wanted to get to the root of my issues. My homework consisted of around a dozen exercises which I did daily. Within the first week, I was noticing huge improvements in both mobility and pain levels. A couple of visits later, I am living pain-free. I can't thank Luke enough for the help.

Amelia Neophytou

17:02 02 Jan 19

Amazing! I am a new person! I have had nothing but issues with my shoulder since my surgery in May 2014. Surgery went well but the after care was... useless. I put on a tonne of weight and could hardly move due to the constant pain. Sometimes the pain was so bad, I couldn’t even wear a coat..... until I found Neil. I’ve seen him 4 times and I’m a different person. I am now training comfortably and pain free, 3 days a week, lifting weights I never thought I’d ever lift. I am also not walking around in pain every single day. Neil, thank you so much! I would recommend these guys to anyone, but more importantly, Neil is now looking after my Mum. I’d also like to add, my partner is one of Lukes clients. He has a terrible historic knee injury, and again Luke has been amazing. He works alongside my partner and his trainer to ensure he can continue to train safely. I would not think twice about recommending these guys!

Sam Forey

20:14 02 Jan 19

I’ve been seeing Neil at Kinect Health since April 2018 and I would highly recommend him and Kinect. I have suffered with neck, shoulder and upper back pain for 7 years. I have tried NHS physio, private physio, special back care gyms, acupuncture, osteopathy – the works. I initially went to Kinect to try laser therapy as a new option and then I meet Neil and within 10 minutes of talking to him I knew he was what I’d been looking for – his knowledge of physiology, pain, neuroscience and other factors that can help pain like diet and mindfulness is amazing! He is a holistic practitioner.I’ve been seeing him weekly for a mixture of laser therapy, physical therapy and exercises. Since that time my pain has decreased significantly and I’m working towards eradicating it forever! Since seeing Neil I’ve been able to go from part time work to full time work and I’m starting to feel more control over life again. I’ve also got some old hobbies back like running.Neil is great in that he is always coming up with new exercises, techniques and ideas to help improve your life and pain. He keeps it engaging and fun – and he’s a laugh too! But the best thing is he really cares – he is taking this journey with me, he wants me to get better and I thank him for that.

Dominic Gomar

18:55 06 Jan 19

I found Kinetic Health searching for a functional movement screen after years of back pain which had plagued me for most of my 20s preventing me from playing sport or generally moving without a lot of pain. Having seen many different practitioners from physio therapists to osteopaths I sought a better understanding of movement patterns and body structure as a whole, hoping I could figure out more about my pain and dysfunction.I booked my first session with Luke over year ago and I'm now regularly playing sport pain free, but more importantly to me, with every session I learn more about how to move efficiently. Luke is passionate and obviously dedicated to helping people understand function that they can take back into their everyday lives. I've gone beyond hoping just to be pain free and I'm now excited about improving my strength and speed in sport something that I'd given up on a long time ago.I highly recommend Kinetic Health to anyone who are not only recovering from injury but are looking to educate themselves about how to move better.

John Mellor

18:13 07 Jan 19

Last year, due to stress and several other factors, I developed chronic neck pain, which was impacting my everyday life. I am a ROAR client and was introduced to Neil at Kinect, who has really helped me overcome the problem. Not only is he a great guy with superb knowledge, he also adopts an individual approach to the problem and made sure I understood the causes of my neck pain as we worked on solutions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kinect and will continue to work with Neil this year. A deserved five stars.

Anna Mignucci

09:53 08 Jan 19

A life changing experience.I started seeing Luke 3 years ago for a long lasting knee problem. It took some time and a lot of work to solve it but Luke’s passionate and dedicated approach changed my way of training and thought me how to move efficiently.I have always been a sporty person and I realised that Luke’s exercises and techniques could add so much more to my favourite activities and my everyday life. I decided to seeing him weekly because I don’t want just to be pain free, I want to learn how to improve my strength and my motion ability. And Luke is not just a fantastic professional, he really cares and wants you to reach your goals and feel better.Luke is also fantastic with kids. My daughter Martina has been seeing him regularly for about a year to improve her mobility and strength for ballet, whereas my other daughter Matilde saw him for a back injury. They both had a great experience.I would recommend Kinetic Health to anyone, not just to get rid of their pain but, more importantly, to learn how to move efficiently and avoid the pain. It is a life changing experience, the sooner the better!!

Mr A Mackula

07:52 08 Jan 19

Brilliant rehabilitation following on from long term injury and running performance has improved, with some delightful PBs along the way. It is really important to do the exercises consistently to reap the benefits. Would definitely recommend.

A K

22:05 14 Jan 19

I can’t recommend Luke at Kinect Health highly enough, his knowledge about movement is immense and he has taught me heaps on how my body should move. From a thigh strain cure, almost instant relief from a frozen shoulder to my last project on learning how to load correctly when training in the gym! Platinum service!

Sue

16:49 05 Mar 19

When I first saw Luke a year ago with long-standing pain in my feet I was not very optimistic. As a doctor I had already tried the conventional treatment options and specialists but his approach was new to me and exciting. I have always trained in gyms and enjoy Pilates and swimming so adding some more exercises wasn't too alarming. However I had not previously paid much attention to the workings of the obscure tiny muscles and bones in my feet which I was now learning to work.Luke's knowledge and attention to the detailed anatomy and mechanics of the foot was a revelation. It was a relief to work with him as he understood my symptoms and signs and gave me the hope that had been lacking before.Since then through fortnightly appointments and a demanding schedule of training I have gained strength and control and an awareness of my foot. The pain has diminished, although I am not yet entirely discomfort-free and can suffer relapses usually through my over-enthusiasm and going past my "functional limit".Luke has also helped me with the mindset which causes the magnification of pain through a pain-anxiety feedback mechanism and by addressing this I can understand and control the level of perceived pain.I am impatient to continue my training with him and address other aspects of movement for a more healthy body and mind.

Marc Stephenson

19:51 19 Jun 19

I’ve suffered from excruciating pain in my hips for six years, attended tens of physio appointments and have had therapy with scores of practitioners. Not one of them have helped take the edge off of the pain. Luke has taken that pain away in three sessions over a six week period, allowing me to become more mobile than I was told I ever could be. Luke hasn’t just fixed a problem, he has helped me grow in confidence. I now know I am able to run again, play football and live the life a twenty three year old man should be able to live - pain free! A session with Luke isn’t just therapy, it’s an educational experience that allows you to understand the root cause of your problems. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough, he’s changed my life and there’s still so much more progress to be made.

Michael Sainsbury

06:58 02 Jan 20

I first began seeing Neil at Kinect Health in April 2018 for 'K-Laser Light Therapy' to treat an old head injury. We had approximately 8 sessions together, over a period of a few months. At the time I chose to make the frequent trip from Birmingham to London, because, no where in my local area provided the laser therapy - though, boy was it worth the trip! Neil, not only helped treat my head injury (relieving tension and loosening up scar tissue), though, also, with his 'holistic approach' and emphasis on 'totality', took into consideration and looked at how my entire body was functioning (and how perhaps this may play into say the head injury), as well as lifestyle factors like nutrition and fitness, and even the spiritual. Aside, from the laser and manual treatment of my head, Neil awakened me to a whole new world of fitness beyond the mainstream fitness industry awash with misinformation and obsession with looks, even at the cost of function. I was encouraged and had the ears to listen and considered a whole new world of functional training, with wonderful pieces of equipment I never used before, like Persian meels and maces, with emphasis on functional strength, optimal core functioning and moving more in alignment with how nature intended - not just moving the body in linear motions, using fancy gym equipment. I could go on, though I'll finish with this. My time spent at Kinect Health was great for many reasons. Not only did I get physio, receive a personalised fitness programme, be made aware of and referred to other specialists, I was also privy to information I perhaps wouldn't have found out otherwise, namely, CBD (which, I tried from Hemp Warriors and experienced great results) and directed to the most life changing of YouTube Channels in John Rose. My trips to London had become the highlight of my week. Sometimes, if there was time, we would chat following treatment and share ideas and knowledge on everything from meditation, to philosophy, to spirituality. I am eternally grateful for the time I spent with Neil and the improvements I made under his mentorship. I got so much more than a physio, I also got a personal trainer, philosopher, teacher, confidant and most importantly I gained a friend. If you're looking for someone on the cutting edge of his craft, forever evolving, with the personal touch, meaning someone that actual invests in you as more than a mere client, but as a person and genuinely wants to see you do well - well if you're fortunate enough to work with him and have the ears to listen - then you're in for a treat! Thanks buddy and I'll remember you were here to watch me begin my Hero's Journey!

Zelinski Tyneham

16:05 18 Jun 20

I have been seeing Luke for over five years as an Elite Masters Athlete. I have suffered lots of ups and downs and Luke has always been awesome in understanding my problems and helping me get through them. I would definitely say that Luke owns my gold medals because it’s down to him that my body performs. He has endless patience because I take ages to grab things sometimes. He’s helped my confidence no end by telling me to ‘go out there and run’.A huge thank you Luke and to all my friends I have recommended because you have sorted them too.

siobhan james

12:52 27 Jul 23

Luke is someone I would recommend to everyone I know especially professional dancers in the industry! I have worked with Luke since I was 18 whilst training to be a professional dancer at the urdang academy, I sprained my Achilles tendon before joining and whilst training it was becoming gradually hard to keep up with full range of movement.Luke was the only person that had me walking and jumping again. His bespoke exercises and rehabilitation regime meant that I was able to understand what not only wasn’t working with my ankle but also my body around it! For examples which muscles where I over compensating and what needed strengths to support my joints. This advanced healing and was able to return back to training stronger with better consistency!Injuries can be very stressful especially when training , I can confidently say that Luke’s approach was very understanding and patient, due to his high knowledge of the body he is intricate and approaches every client with individual exercises and care!Luke’s method is understanding how YOUR body moves, which is essential because not one body is the same. This means that you will not be doing generic movement exercises, as mentioned before it is bespoke training where you as an individual will improve on how your body is. I can confidentially say that my once injured Achilles is now my strongest ankle.Luke has continued to see me through my journey in the industry I am 26 now and dancing in the Westend Moulin Rouge. And that is mainly thanks to his amazing technique of work and journey with me in helping me heal massively! Through working with him I have built confidence in how to take care of my body and assess it correctly.As said before I would highly recommend Luke to anyone! Luke is changing physical health to such an advance Olympic trainers would want him soon!I have a lot of thanks to give and am very grateful!

Nick S

19:51 28 Jun 23

I have had a persistent injury in both shoulders for many years, which has impacted my ability to lift weights in the gym for a long period of time. Having tried a few of the well known sports injury clinics in London - I found their approach quite limited and did little to relieve my issue.Fortunately, I have been working with Luke, who is extremely knowledgeable on all health related topics. Not only providing corrective exercises, but actually helping to improve my movement patterns & ability to train properly in the gym - which has dramatically improved my ability to train with perfect form, but giving me the knowledge to manage my shoulder issues long term.It is quite absorbing listening to Luke & his approach is vastly different to other physio’s/sports injury clinics I have been to in the past - which is why I have been able to get to a position of being pain free v not being able to in the past!

James Hammond

13:23 31 Jul 23

I came to see Luke with various long term niggles and injuries in my neck, back and hips that were causing me pain. I had tried everything to solve them including yoga, osteopathy, massage therapy, acupuncture, SMR, stretching - you name it, I tried it. But I only ever got short term relief and the underlying issues remained and symptoms returned. Until I met Luke.Over time, all of my issues have either gone away or have become far more manageable. In particular, I had a neck issue for 15 years that caused pain every day which has now stopped.Luke's system treats the root cause of the problem rather than the symptoms and it has been a game changer for me both at work (where I can now sit at my desk without pain) and in the gym (where I can now do certain exercises again that I had previously given up as they caused pain).Luke's approach is innovative and I have never seen the exercises he prescribes elsewhere yet they work incredibly well. Luke sends me videos of the exercises we have worked on after each session which I take away as homework until the next session.I come away from every session having learnt so much and excited to see how much more I can improve.If you are wondering whether to book an appointment, do yourself a favour and just do it. It was one of the best decisions I ever made!

Can Esenbel

21:18 30 Jun 23

Luke has mastery of his craft. He has helped me so much when others couldn’t and when I had lost trust in my body.I can’t recommend him enough.When I first went to see him, I was resigned to a life of chronic pain and constant niggling injury. Other practitioners tackled the symptoms but never addressed the underlying causes.Luke listened carefully when he carried out the initial assessment before setting out what he saw as the root causes of my issues and how we would address them.It has taken time and patient work to untangle and develop the appropriate feel and control of my body, but the result has been life changing.

A B

21:52 27 Jul 23

I started working with Luke after having what felt like a near constant succession of injuries which meant I couldn’t enjoy my normal activities (walking/running/cycling) without pain. Over the years I had tried different shoes, orthotics, several physiotherapists, rehab classes etc without success.I found Luke after looking for someone with a different approach who would assess my whole body rather than treating each injury in isolation. From my first session with Luke, it was clear that he was an expert in human movement and passionate about helping people to better understand their bodies. Part of Luke’s approach was to give me a better awareness and understanding of my body and my movement patterns and to encourage me to take ownership of these. Instead of seeking out someone else to tell me what was happening with my body, he has given me the tools to work this out for myself. This is still a work in progress but the combination of in-person sessions, personalised videos, what’s app support and the online programme, made me feel very well supported throughout.I am moving better and with less pain that I have done in years and I have learnt so much. If you are in a similar position with injuries/pain, then I would highly recommend working with Luke.

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