Testimonials

Read what participants say about the program.

Alan Hyslop August 2012

"Now 2 months out of the course, feeling fantastic, still pouring the weight off, handling stress brilliantly, loving my new food options and my fitness level has increased dramatically. Have reduced medication for blood pressure, breathing much easier. Drew's guidance has made these changes seem effortless."

Raewyn Hyslop August 2012

"I finished this amazing Course 10 weeks ago and lost 8 kg's while I was on the Course. I also learned how to relieve stress, eat more heathily and exercise which did not come naturally to me. I have now decided to rejoin for the next 12 months and have lost another 6 kg's, dropping a dress size and having to buy new clothes which is a real confidence booster. Weekly exercise classes are now looked forward to and Drew always makes it fun for us. Thank you so much Drew for changing my life for the better."

Tom Haaijema July 2012

"I have done this wonderful programme and has made me a new person, I now eat healthier, exercise on a daily basis, have lost weight and am feeling a lot better mentally and physically!!!! This is so worth doing. Thanks Drew!!!"

Alan Hyslop July 2012

"I have done the programme as well. I now have a far better insight on how to handle stress. I also feel better from the exercise, nutrition and the fantastic weight loss. Thanks Drew"

Matthew McLeod February 2012

"I have recently completed the Wellness Lifestyle Programme offered by Drew Knowles over 10 weeks. Prior to participating in the programme, my lifestyle was anything but healthy. I used to be quite active, fit and healthy going back 15 years or so, but as time moved on I had stopped exercising and my diet had gradually got worse and worse, ending up eating takeaways for lunch at work 3-4 times a week. As a result I had also put on weight and was generally not feeling good about myself. As a result of my participation in the programme, Drew explained to me the stress that my current lifestyle was putting on my body and the likely outcome if this was to continue. Most importantly, he showed me how to move from my previous way of being to a new healthier lifestyle by giving me practical advice and help in terms of an exercise and physical movement programme, diet improvements (including a heap of easy recipes). I decided to implement those changes. Like anything it was not easy at first, but the exercise got easier and easier as my fitness improved. I work in a small company with 6 staff and rather than everyone getting takeaways for lunch we now share duties purchasing ingredients and preparing a healthy lunch. I am pleased to say that it is now several months after the completion of the programme and I am maintaining a much healthier lifestyle, losing weight and feeling great. People who I haven't seen in a while have commented how good I look. If you are looking to make changes in your life to improve your lifestyle and wellness, I would strongly recommend considering this programme as it has had significant benefit for me."

Marama Taiwhati February 2012

"Here are the results I produced after working with Drew for over 3 months: weightloss of 5kg's (last time weight loss happened was in 2000); enjoyment of exercise daily (and the range of exercise I could be doing) and building up to 90min daily; the importance of scheduling exercise into my work schedule and enjoying it; and how critical the nervous system plays in my life. This was a whole wellness package. It didn't focus on one thing but all components so the whole of my body and well-being was being nurtured and taken care of. Drew's coaching was invaluable...encouraging, fulfilling and rewarding. An extraordinary coach committed to the whole person, an inspiration."

Natasha February 2012

"Before I started working with Drew I was super stressed out with horrible eating habits and unpleasant associations with exercise. I was with the difficulties that came with being a first time mother and I started realising that my negative, irritable attitude was being transferred and upsetting my baby and partner. I want to thank Drew for opening my eyes to a happy, stress free life. I feel like I have had a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I am pregnant again and it feels amazing to be in control of my emotions and eating habits. I am now a nice, fun person to be around and I feel ecstatic."

Paul December 2011

"Before starting The Wellness Lifestyle Programme, I was a little overweight, was not managing my eating very well, and exercising inconsistently. Drew helped me to see my underlying habits, behaviours and thought processes that were stopping me from being as fit and healthy as I was committed to. Through his very powerful, yet gentle approach to coaching, I am now exercising regularly, have completely transformed my eating habits, and have lost 8kg. I have a much more positive view of myself and don't have negative thoughts when I look in the mirror at myself. I also feel empowered to keep up the changes that I made, and I'm confident that I will keep up everything I got from the programme. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to alter their current state of health, fitness and/or well-being!"