Rhonda Collins
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Treatment plans that relieve chronic pain and restore normal movement
Our Philosophy
Body Longevity empowers our clients to take charge of their health by identifying and understanding the underlying causes of their chronic pain and developing a truly unique treatment plan that will restore normal function and movement.
Our Expertise
The secret to a functioning body is in the detail. We combine the knowledge of the human body and the part that poor posture, injury, illness and emotional stress can play in changing its’ dynamics resulting in pain.
Knowledge
With 30 years industry experience, we make it our job to stay on top of all the latest developments.
Troubleshooting Pain
Identify the activities and past injuries etc that have contributed to your pain and find solutions.
Progress & Regress Exercise
As a specialist, we are trained specifically to know how to regress, progress, and create alternatives for any exercise.
Effective Communication
We can communicate to our clients in language they understand and speak the same language as their health professionals.
Our Services
Our approach to your pain is as unique as you are, using a multi faceted approach, including knowledge of muscle imbalances, hands on therapies, stretching and exercise plans to achieve personal best results for our clients.
Postural Assessment
Our non-invasive postural assessments identify the underlying structural causes of your chronic pain, such as lifestyle and work factors, and provide the essential framework for your treatment plan.
Hands-on Therapy
Our gentle hands-on therapy restores your muscle balance and range of movement to promote a feeling of relaxation, healing and well-being, release of tight muscles, and long-term pain relief.
Exercise Programs
We provide custom tailored stretching and strengthening exercises to relax your tight, shortened muscles and strengthen weakened muscles to help you move better and improve your quality of life.
Education
We help you help yourself. We educate you to understand the “why” of your pain triggers and provide you with life-long tools and techniques to keep your body strong, flexible, and pain free.
What is corrective exercise?
Corrective exercise helps in retraining the body to move as it was designed to move in order to function at its maximum level and to move freely without pain.
Who is corrective exercise for?
Corrective exercise is suitable for anyone suffering from temporary or chronic musculoskeletal issues that cause pain and discomfort when performing even the simplest forms of physical activity.
What is the process like?
We:
- Start with a non invasive assessment to identify any irregularities and obvious muscle imbalances contributing to the client’s pain.
- Ask the client questions regarding lifestyle, work postures, past injuries or illness that may have caused structural changes resulting in a slow and subtle decline in function.
- Chart the findings and use this to develop a treatment plan.
- Always start with gentle muscle release techniques and stretching for tight muscles, followed by strengthening exercises to help correct the body’s structure and bring it back to its normal state
About Body Longevity
Long term pain becomes as much a psychological problem as a physical one, because the client is frustrated not knowing what is causing their pain and having no idea when and why it will reoccur. They become guarded in their movement not realising that moving less or having the wrong treatment plan will contribute to a life of chronic pain and regular use of pain medications.
Your specialist is trained specifically to know how to regress, progress and create alternatives for any exercise. This means that the exercise portion of your program can be tailored to your particular ability level at each stage, thereby producing outstanding program results.
Our goal is to helping the client understand the reasons for their pain and give them the tools to help them help themselves.
What Our Clients Say
"I am a 75 year-old female and work part time in administration. In July 2017, I had an MRI and was diagnosed with mid-lumbar curvature and multi-level degenerative disc disease and facet joint arthropathy at the L2/3 and L4/5 level." (Click to read full testimonial)
“I am a 75 year-old female and work part time in administration. In July 2017, I had an MRI and was diagnosed with mid-lumbar curvature and multi-level degenerative disc disease and facet joint arthropathy at the L2/3 and L4/5 level.
My pain level had progressed to an 8 out of 10 and was most severe when driving and sitting due to severe irritation of the nerve root which was causing sciatica.
I was told by the orthopaedic specialist that it was too complicated to operate as it would have an effect on several discs in my spine. His solution was pain relief and if that was not effective then a nerve block would be administered.
I happened upon the Back Care Clinic with Rhonda Collins. It was suggested that I should try this option before any serious medical treatment.
March 2019 Update
My recovery has been successful. I can now report that I am pain free. After other tried and tested expert advice, I know this recovery is mainly due to Rhonda’s tuition, her strengthening exercises, and encouragement given during her back care class.”
Ailsa
"I was having a lot of trouble with my right hip and struggling in everyday activities and sleeping at night. I have been told that I need a hip replacement which does not sit well with me as l'm only in my early 50's and always considered this to be an old person's issue." (Click to read full testimonial)
I was having a lot of trouble with my right hip and struggling in everyday activities and sleeping at night. I have been told that I need a hip replacement which does not sit well with me as l’m only in my early 50’s and always considered this to be an old person’s issue.
After contacting Rhonda, she concentrated solely on my inability to have full range of movement and strength to correct my posture. Her research and bio-mechanical knowledge of the human body and muscles is awe-inspiring. I no longer have to rely on nightly medication to get to sleep and am now more aware of my body posture throughout the day when walking, sitting or standing.
Rhonda has a willingness to help people of all ages. I know personally I would not be able to lead the life I have at the moment if our paths had not crossed.
Yvonne M.
"Ten years ago I was suffering with osteoarthritis in both knees and hips resulting in my inability to walk any distance without pain. My right knee is bone on bone and my left hip felt like it was tied in a ball of elastic bands, so I could not stand up straight and was always bent over and limping." (Click to read full testimonial)
Ten years ago I was suffering with osteoarthritis in both knees and hips resulting in my inability to walk any distance without pain. My right knee is bone on bone and my left hip felt like it was tied in a ball of elastic bands, so I could not stand up straight and was always bent over and limping.
At 70 years of age, I needed to find the right person who could target my limitations and work with me on a personal level. I spoke to Rhonda Collins from Body Longevity and started working with Rhonda at my home.
She has given me specific exercises which I do every day. I no longer use anti-inflammatory and pain medication regularly. I can stand up straight and no longer limp. Rhonda, has given me the motivation to keep going and enjoy the rest of my life. Thanks Rhonda!
Toni D.