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Being a PT myself I am very particular about who I take advice from, but the changes I have seen in myself since training with Rafa put to rest any doubt I had. Over the last 6 months I've become stronger, I move more freely and have a greater awareness of my body. But the best part about training with Rafa is that he works with where I am at that day. If I'm feeling off he will work with me in a way that still challenges me without exhausting me. If I'm feeling great he will push me a bit harder. However I turn up I know I'm going to leave feeling better than before I began.

before i started with coach Rafael, i use to exercise on my own but while exercising i use to not feel my muscles engaging and seeing improvement in my body. After started training with coach Rafael i have seeing in just less then one month big improvement in my body, i started to feel my muscles engaging in each move i was doing whether it was squat or lunge ex.. my full body was working and i was able to feel all my muscles engaging at once i have notice my body has toned in a short period after training with coach rafeal.Best coach in melbourne.

I contacted Rafa after having my daughter, seeking someone to help me with my postpartum recovery. Little did I know that I was going to find a trainer who was going to help me with so much more! Rafa looked at how I move, instantly knew all the areas we needed to work on and communicated a clear plan with me, which we have been following ever since. Rafa is very knowledgeable, capable, easy to connect with and non-judgmental. The workouts are challenging, but fun. Rafa gives me tips on what I can do at home to increase the effectiveness of my workouts and always provides evidence-based research that underline what we do. After my training sessions I feel lighter, taller, stronger, and just generally better. Rafa’s approach is a holistic one and since I have been training with him, I have noticed a significant improvement not only in my physical, but also mental well-being. I cannot recommend Rafa highly enough!

After 2 years of intensive breast cancer treatment, I started PT sessions with Rafa hoping to reclaim my fitness, mental health and most importantly balance! Feeling a tad nervous Rafa instantly put me at ease as it was very clear he knew what he was talking about & he quickly picked up on what my limitations were. Only a few weeks in & I can feel the difference already. I always enjoy the sessions & walk out feeling like I've done a great workout but more importantly like I'm getting back to my old self. Rafa is encouraging, supportive & really knowledgeable in his field. I can highly recommend him, you'll feel the results pretty much immediately. Thanks Rafa

First up - I don't like the gym... I'd even go as far to say I despise it! It's a massive credit then to Rafa that I have shown up week after week for the bulk of a year, and possibly even enjoyed it ;-) I don't think I've ever done the same routine two weeks running, I've never touched a gym machine, and he has always adjusted my program to suit my injuries (I had surgery on my knee last year, and a long history of lower back problems.) Ultimately his patient approach has allowed me to finally get pain-free after years of issues, and there's no way I could have done that alone. If you are after variety, a totally personalised approach, and an all-round awesome PT - Rafa is your guy!

I have had chronic lifelong pain from hypermobility and the related health issues with being autistic. I also slipped a disc in 2008 that had been severely impacting the quality of my life.When I started seeing Rafa in 2018, I was exploring surgical options with a number of specialists, but no one could find the cause of my pain and they wanted to try experimental surgeries on me that I was not keen to do. Rafa was a last ditch attempt to not go under the knife.When I first saw him, I couldn’t stand for longer than 10 minutes, and sitting and lying down was also painful. He knew immediately that my issues were muscular and not nerve or disc like my specialists had told me. Being hypermobile means I needed a very specific type of treatment that to date no physio, chiro, doctor, osteo, back pain specialist or personal trainer has ever been able to help me with.The work I do with Rafa is largely based on mobility and improving my posture, with a focus on releasing overworked muscles and activations to get underworked muscles to start working again. After six months, I experienced a huge improvement in my posture and, more generally, my quality of life. No one has ever been able to do that before.I still see Rafa as my condition is lifelong but the quality of my life in 2021 is remarkably better than in 2018. I can ride a bike, go for a long walk, and even go running again. Yes, I’ll probably still have pain afterwards due to my chronic condition, but Rafa has given me the tools to manage my pain episodes to the point that I very rarely need to see a physio or massage therapist anymore.The thing I love about working with Rafa is that he explains everything so thoroughly and clearly, and he’s very kind and considerate. I’ve often felt rushed or even embarrassed working with trainers before but I never feel like that with Rafa.If you have chronic pain, hypermobility, autism, or just generally want better posture and control of your body I would recommend Rafa. He’s kind of a miracle worker (and I’m not exaggerating here).

As a woman in her 40s with two kids, I thought it was inevitable that I was consistently tired, lacked motivation for exercise and had ongoing back and knee pain. This has totally changed in the last several months after being trained by Rafa. His knowledge and understanding of human mechanics is amazing and I’ve never been as committed to turning up to a session as I have been training here. I now rarely have pain and I feel like I’m finally training smart, not just hard. I can see how the improvement in my physical performance has impacted greatly on my overall wellbeing. I couldn’t recommend being trained by Rafa more.

Rafa is a great PT. The workout sessions with him are tough but I also really enjoy them and the time flies!! He really takes into account everyones needs, and with me he focused on developing strength which was one of my goals. He also focused on stretching and loosing up tight muscles to maximise the workout. Looking forward to some more PT lessons with Rafa in the future!

I was looking for a different way to train and build strength and flexibility and Rafa's gymnastics style training has been an excellent way to achieve this. Sessions and classes are always fun and challenging and I can feel improvements every week. My hand stands, back bends and core strength are getting better every week thanks to Rafa's experienced and dedicated training.

Looking for a trainer that would enable me to return to exercising without breaking down with injuries. The program is excellent. After 12 weeks I have the strength and ability to walk and jog without injury. The exercises are simple but challenging. Body strength has improved. No fancy gym equipment required. If you want to improve your body strength and return (or begin) exercising this is the program for you.