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From Surviving to Thriving with Riaz
Testimonials
Kind Words From Clients
Elaine S.
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Riaz possesses a combination of skills: empathy, understanding, analytical and an expertise
in myriad areas of physical health, fitness and wellbeing. He appreciates the need to meet
a client at his/her level of health and ability and to stretch those conditions and capabilities in
reasonable, incremental ways. I am in my late 70’s and have been working with Riaz for
over 13 years, beginning after hurting myself at work and needing help to repair a particular
problem. After seeing many other practitioners without success for this problem, I was
referred to Riaz, and I have been connected to him ever since. Since that time, we have
worked together, during and after my treatment for cancer, where he provided me with
coaching and guidance that showed me how to manage within my body’s capabilities, and
yet improve my strength and mental attitude towards coping, recovering, getting better,
getting healthier, and getting stronger. His understanding of exactly what I needed and how
to implement everything while going through cancer still astounds me. This is a big deal for
someone experiencing all of the trauma that cancer dishes out. After treatment, he has
been invaluable resource for me adjusting my exercise programs, on a regular basis,
monitoring me, and thus helping me further improve my health. It is now several years later
and, as we continue to work together, I can probably boast that I don’t think I look or feel my
“advanced” age.
I am happy and honoured to recommend Riaz.
Elaine S.
Jodie L.
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I have been a client of Riaz’s for over 7 years. In this time Riaz has been able to guide me
to reactivate muscles and regain functionality in my legs, hips, lower and middle back and
neck.
Previous to working with Riaz I attended regular chiropractic and massage therapy sessions
which were able to maintain movement but did not create much improvement in my ability to
move. Whatever improvement I gained was lost between sessions. Physiotherapy
treatments, by at least 4 different physiotherapists, did not work and I was fast encouraged
to look elsewhere for treatment.
Riaz’s work has been my only experience of actual improvement, in both movement and
daily pain reduction. Through his soft tissue work, neurological and muscle activation,
positive change has not only been possible but achievable. Under Riaz’s guidance I have
been relearning how to move, get stronger and enjoy my life again. I had no idea of how
complex the body is until I experienced this relearning or neurological re-education. And
every newly pain free bend or movement reminds me of just how much knowledge and skill
Riaz has of how the body is designed to operate. To be able to break down dysfunction,
without breaking me down, then rebuild the correct functional movement pattern is a unique
skill I have searched all my adult life for. And his attentive, empathetic, caring approach to
his clients is also a very welcome change from my experience of previously unsuccessful
practitioners.
I am pleased to recommend Riaz and truly believe more attention to his approach would be
beneficial to our society in a measurable fashion.
Marney O.
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I had worked with many different professionals before I met Riaz. They were uninspiring, and I grew
bored with them. With Riaz, my sessions are the complete opposite. I have worked with him for
over a decade and I still look forward to each session. He is creative and is easily able to adapt my
sessions on a needs basis. He has an idea what he wants to accomplish but will modify it according to
my limitations on any given day. I have a brain injury from a car accident in 1984. My neurological
system, balance, stability and even muscle activation does not work normally. Riaz often has me do
exercises to promote neurological health. He’s been able to work with and rehab me through
broken wrists, knee injuries, allergic infections, neck and back injuries and foot surgeries. I trust that
he only suggests I do exercises that he knows I can complete, even if I don’t believe it.
I, and his other clients, have benefitted from his thirst to expand his knowledge and skills. I am
amazed at how far I’ve come and what I can do in the gym and in my day to day life. This is
particularly important since I have a young grandson who wants me to play on the floor one minute
and then stand and carry him the next. I will give up many appointments in my calendar, but I hate
losing my sessions with Riaz.
Riaz is a shining example of what a coach/ rehab professional should be. I can think of no better
person to recommend.
Marney O.
Debbie M.
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Riaz has been my trainer and recovery coach for over ten years.
I am in my 70’s and am in good health - much of that I attribute to my work with Riaz. We
have worked diligently at full body strengthening and I have noticed a big difference in my
ability to move effectively, especially lifting and carrying heavy objects, including my
grandson.
Riaz really knows his stuff. It is at times as if he is able to see inside the body and recognize
where the problem is. With calm encouragement he knows how to get to the most from you
without getting into (as he would say) diminishing returns. His ability to assess me in his
mind is so skillful, that he is able to sense when and what to forego and substitute it with
something more beneficial for me.
I have referred several people to Riaz and I know they have benefited tremendously from his
help.
He is a wonderful coach and I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Rochelle F.
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I began working with Riaz after a member in a Facebook Group posted about post-cancer physical therapy. I was recovering from a double mastectomy and was dealing with the many issues that needed to be addressed and treated after such an ordeal.
His location was about 10 minutes from my house, and I thought how perfect that was. I did not actually know anything about Riaz's skills or qualifications or whether he could even help me, but I decided to make an appointment and if it didn't work out I could always go elsewhere. I soon realized that I had "hit the jackpot”!!
Riaz was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and a very good listener. He can understand what you’re feeling, because he has been through it. He hears you, and he gets it.
I had many places on my body that needed attention. Pain in the area where the surgery had been performed, difficulty breathing, muscular discomfort, and many other physical pains that developed over time, and he has been able to help me with all of these.
Riaz is always looking for and researching new methods, procedures and treatments that could enhance and improve what he already was implementing. His skill and understanding of a patient's needs go beyond anything anyone can imagine. He is also empathetic, caring, and very easy to talk to. I am truly grateful to have found such a competent and professional practitioner like Riaz to help me with my ailments.
Sharon S.
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A year ago I underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from my shin. After the staples were removed, and was given the greenlight by the doctor to “resume activity” I found myself unable to walk. At the same time I began to experience, nerve related issues all over my body; I felt as if I was being attacked from within. My circulation was completely messed up, and my extremities were always cold and tingling. My chiropractor referred me to Riaz and I have been grateful ever since.
Riaz explained the problem, explained what he was doing, basically educating me every step of the way. He used all his skills, and technologies to help heal the scars that surgery left and he worked diligently to open my neural pathways in order to re-establish a proper functioning nervous system, and give me back my mobility.
Riaz’s honest, caring, and knowledgeable approach are just a few qualities of his “wonderfulness” … all I can say is that the results speak for themselves.
Thanks to Riaz, the healing process has been a more positive experience and learning from him has been invaluable going forward… Thank you, Riaz!