Functional Training Institute

Attended Nelson's workshop on Active Self-Myofascial Release for Lower Limbs on Sun 26 Jun 2022. He came from a place of wanting us to recover and reclaim our life. Showed the usual solutions for those with knee problems, shared unwilling people who became patients and reclaimed their mobility and their life, pain-free. Even though our workshop had many participants, we were partnered up and the before-and-after assessments we did made things real. That his past and current clients agreed to be recorded as case studies to be shared with us speaks a lot about effectiveness -- they really reclaimed their life from one of pain and disability.

I have been training with my personal trainer Kirtan for 1.5 months.Great knowledge on releasing muscle tension and strengthening of muscle groups for improved daily activities. Each time I seem to have an issue with muscle tightness and immobility, Kirtan never fails to identify the issue and to fix it. Excellent trainer that will encourage you to push on further and teaches you to have good posture for your workouts. Highly recommended for people who have physical & posture issues but cannot seem to get it sorted.

I’ve been training with my PT Kirtan for the past few months and it was definitely what my body needed after training for years with less than optimal form. He isn’t a typical “bro science” trainer, and is someone who is knowledgeable in his field. He was able to give me good advice while also guiding me in training the correct way. I now train without unnecessary pain and soreness making my training sessions much more enjoyable and productive!

I had a slipped disc condition and underwent surgery over 10 years ago. I was in my 20s then. But condition relapse 7 years ago when I was in my mid 30s and the pain was so bad it affected my daily life. 6 years ago I was recommended to Nelson, FTI and I admit I was skeptical about what he could do to improve my condition. Nevertheless, I took the plunge and signed for a 6 sessions rehab package with him and I have never looked back since. Nelson reconditioned my body and taught me various exercises that enable me to live normally and pain free for a number of years till Covid-19 striked. I slacked off and I started to gain weight and experienced pain again. Unlike the past, I now know where my solution lies - with FTI. I contacted Nelson again and he recommended me to his rehab specialist trainer - Kirtan. Having been with Nelson for years, I trusted his recommendation. Few sessions with Kirtan reconfirmed my trust in the FTI team. Kirtan is very professional and knowledgeable and he is able to accurately identify and work on my problematic issues every session. He has helped me improve my body condition and tailor some basic rehab exercises that I am able to practice on my own at home to ensure I stay in better shape everyday. He constantly chats with me off rehab sessions to keep tabs on my condition and make necessary adjustments and recommendations to further strengthen my body and keeps me living pain free. My sincere thanks to Kirtan, Nelson and the FTI! Keep up the good job!

Due to a slipped disc injury sustained back in 2019, I have been plagued with recurrent back pain problem which causing me physical discomfort whenever it comes and go. Tan Long started off with an assessment, followed by some exercises to release the muscle tension as well as to strengthen the body. Throughout the session, Tan Long demonstrated his deep mastery of the subject, by giving a succinct step-by-step explanation of the given exercises. His no-nonsense advice was expertly given, and I was heartened to see that my back pain could be overcome with his tailored plan based on the R4 principles of Review, Release, Retrain and Results. I will definitely be returning to FTI soon when I am more free!

Attended a workshop by Nelson on how to release trigger points on the lower limbs. Thumbs up definitely! Nelson is a dynamic speaker and instructor. The 2.5 hour session was very educational and informative. Hands-on techniques taught on how to release trigger points in the lower limbs using a vibrating roller were most invaluable.

I’ve just started my journey with Coach Elena who is focusing on strengthening my leg muscles and improving balance and flexibility. My knees were not in good shape after my recent trekking in the Himalayas. Coach Elena has helped me to understand my body better and has been guiding me systematically and intentionally. I’m in my third session and can already feel a change for the better.

Had neck pains for years and went to FTI to seek help. Justin is a highly skilled technically and very client-centred coach. He differentiates himself from other trainers I had in the past with his deep listening skills and compassion to understand my problems and goals. I feel that Justin truly cares for me as a person, as I am able to reach out to him outside of our training sessions with any questions and concerns. He consistently replies with great advice and care, frequently providing on-the-spot solutions to any physical ailments I raised. I feel deeply supported by Justin and the Functional Training Institute. One of Justin’s key strengths is that he can quickly and accurately identify root problems by systematically assessing and identifying weaknesses in my kinetic chain. He is then able to immediately provide effective solutions to my neck pain and other strains. I always love the homework the Justin gives me to do on my own, as I am confident that doing them will provide relief to my physical ailments. As I strengthened, Justin was able to adapt my workouts to my fitness level. No one training session is the same, and the variety of workouts is something I find fun and greatly enjoy. To this day, I still practice the releases and exercises that Justin has taught me to keep myself in good shape and pain-free. I had suffered with chronic pain for years and am so relieved to find solutions that work. I am so grateful to Justin for empowering me with the strength and confidence to regain functionality and the joy of moving in my life. I would recommend Justin wholeheartedly to people of all ages and all levels of fitness, especially those who are looking for pain relief.