‘Gerry Andrews in partnership with the Leeds Marriott Hotel. We have been working in partnership as part of our wellbeing strategy for around 2 years now, Gerry offers massage and self-help expertise to our associates. Gerry is very experienced in his craft and has the ability to connect with everyone he meets. Gerry has helped our associates to reduce their pain suffered through muscular and joint problems, we have also been able to organise a staff discount programme which our associates feel the benefit from to continue to improve their wellbeing.
Gerry is also experienced in managing stress, wellbeing and managing and improving mental health amongst many other things.
We are also working on offering our associates various wellbeing classes as we have realised that through massage sessions our associates have a wonderful connection with Gerry and often speak of their personal situation whilst having massages in confidence.
Our partnership will only continue to grow as we build stronger relations with Gerry, I know that Gerry is truly making a difference to our team as they have been open to sharing their stories with us. If your business doesn’t have a wellbeing strategy I would seriously suggest you implement one and I would highly recommend that you work with Gerry.’
Leeds Marriott Hotel. June 2019
“Gerry has supported me with a Wellbeing Programme for more than 900 NHS staff across Leeds and the quality of his holistic approach is exceptional. Gerry is not only a very skilled massage therapist, but also has a range of mind and body therapeutic interventions at his disposal to identify and treat client issues.
After experiencing just 20 mins of treatment from Gerry, one of our NHS guests became emotional as she showed me the range of movement in her arm that had been painful and restrictive for many years. I would highly recommend Shan Holistic Massage Therapy.”
Optimus Team Learning Ltd.
What was your situation like before we started to work together?
I first came to see Gerry in November 2015 initially to see if he could help me better manage a long-standing chronic back pain. The MRI scans showed irreversible degenerative change. At the time my back would collapse anytime which was painful and restrictive. When the pain was full-on I couldn’t sit down and had difficulty walking. It was debilitating to the point that it brought me to a halt. The pain consumed my life so when a friend suggested I saw Gerry I thought I have nothing to lose having tried so many different types of treatment which didn’t give much relief.
What’s it been like working with me?
Gerry is a kind, sensitive and caring practitioner. Professional and mindful of the patient’s needs. He is able to treat you as a whole person rather than just do a superfluous back massage. He is completely present and respectful. He does not offer an indulgent spa-type treatment, he addresses the mind body and soul. He listens and helps you understand yourself. Often a physical problem is the result of a deep personal trauma or hurt.
This is a joint effort as I had to let go and work with him. The result of my sessions with him was far greater than I could imagine and was expecting. It was transformational.
I trust Gerry and see him more as a confidante and personal friend. I was underneath quite raw when I went to see him having lost my Dad recently. What he has managed to do is help me to find my mojo in time which at the time seemed impossible given the closeness of my connection with my late father. I was just functioning on autopilot with no desire or aim in life.
What has been the one best result you have got from working with me?
There have been too many positive benefits but the one that really stands out is the fact that I believed I could attempt the Great North Run in 2016. That wasn’t it though in 2018 I did the London Marathon now I was never a serious runner so to go from suffering from debilitating back pain to actually running a marathon was an impossible feat. This is just one example how he has helped me on so many levels. I feel more confident and centred. I’m in a much better place than I was before.
Why might you recommend me (Shan Holistic Massage Therapy) to a friend?
If you are going through an emotional crisis or have physical pain I would recommend you see Gerry. Don’t expect a result in one session, it’s like having a gym membership you need to invest your time and money for your overall well-being. He will listen to you and help you regain your emotional strength which in turn will help you better manage life and who knows you might go on to achieve things that once seemed impossible.
Solicitor & Coach
What was my situation like before we started work together?
What has it been like working with Gerry?
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Why might you recommend Gerry to a friend?
What was my situation like before you started to work with Gerry?
I’d been suffering with general aches and pains related to lifestyle; spending most days working at a desk or driving long distances.
Then more recently I suffered with foot and ankle pains that severely restricted movement and
the ability to conduct simple day-to-day activities. Getting out of bed became agony! The emotional as well as physical impact this was having on
my life needed to change. As a new father and previously an international athlete, the thought of not being active with my son or continuing to have an energetic lifestyle past 35 was very scary. After spending every day of my early 30’s in pain, seeing various ‘specialists’ whose ‘solutions’ all seemed to be artificial (steroid injections & insoles), I decided to take control of my health in a more positive way.
What has it been like working with Gerry?
A friend recommended Gerry and I’ve never looked back. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and effective in his techniques, Gerry creates an
environment that allows you to relax your mind as well as body and take some time to invest in yourself. The sessions are interactive, he listens and adapts to make the most of the time and it’s never rushed. I leave not only feeling relaxed, but with a real sense of progress. Gerry genuinely cares, he often sends clips for stretching routines or shares insight from relevant studies to help me understand and take control outside of our sessions.
What has been one of the best results you have got from working with Gerry?
I’ve been seeing Gerry for almost 1 year now and it’s had a profound impact on my health and in turn my mind-set. I’ve ditched the insoles, no more
injections and can wake up and walk straight away! Not only that, I plan to run a half marathon in 2020 and chase my son around any sports field he chooses! There have been a few changes that helped to get me to this stage, one big one is Gerry and I’m extremely grateful to him.
Why might you recommend Gerry to a friend?
I’d highly recommend Gerry to anyone suffering with general aches & pains, acute injuries, stress, anxiety or if you’re simply in need of a time-out to relax and re-set.
“Gerry’s deep tissue massage has really helped me get to grips with my longstanding calf problem resulting from scar tissue that built up following a muscle tear some years ago. This has prevented me from running, but following a series of treatments, I am now able to run again without a recurrence of the tear. My regular maintenance treatments with Gerry keep me on the road.”
“I’ve seen many osteopaths, chiropractors and physios in my lifetime, and know a good one from bad. So I was delighted to discover how good Gerry is. Very professional and very knowledgeable, he sorted my extreme shoulder pain in one session. I had been taking painkillers for 4 days to cope with the pain, and I’ve not needed any since. He also found various other niggles in my back that I’d had so long I’d just got used to them or forgotten, and he got to work on those too. I left feeling as light as a feather. Can’t recommend enough.”
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