Body Synergy co-owners Kylie Ellis, Rowan Ellis, Ricky Stewart, and Jo Cockroft ‘‘If you want to be healthy and free from any pain, then go to Body Synergy.’’ (Richard Roberts) Dunedin rehab gym Body Synergy is celebrating two decades of offering clients a better quality of life. There are multiple reasons why Body Synergy has thrived over its first 20 years, but time and care are key contributors.
Company directors Rowan and Kylie Ellis launched the rehab-focused facility in 2004. Rowan explains that the precise structure of the programs maximises the possibility of success. ‘‘Without a plan, you're planning to fail,’’ he says.
‘‘Our goal is to get clients in here for 40 sessions in 13 weeks because it gives us time to coach and support them. People have a structured exercise plan and understand what’s ahead, and that's the key to our success.’’ Over a 35-year career as a manual and movement clinician, Rowan has always been passionate about helping people with long-term back pain.
That led to the 2002 foundation of a trial gym at the back of the beauty clinic he and his wife Kylie owned on Dowling Street. There's an excellent group training environment at Body Synergy. ‘‘I was a remedial massage clinician, and you realise after doing that for 10 years, hands-on treatment is not appropriate for everyone in pain,’’ he says.
‘‘You can't massage people's muscles stronger. They need exercise and guidance on movement, support and encouragement.
