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Sheldon Allen

Movement Specialist

Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS)
Functional Manual Reaction (FMR)
Functional Golf Specialist (FGS)
Personal Trainer Practitioner
Sports Performance Coach
Health & Nutrition Life Coach
Sports Massage Therapist
Elite Personal Trainer
CIMSPA Member

With a background as a movement, rehabilitation, and performance specialist, I have dedicated my career to working with clients across various age groups and abilities. In addition, I am also a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach and personal trainer, enabling me to provide comprehensive support in setting strong foundations to help you achieve your goals.

ABOUT

My true passion lies in helping individuals enhance their health, wellbeing, and movement capabilities. Whether it's recovering from an injury, preventing future injuries, optimising athletic performance, pursuing weight loss, or gaining muscle, I am committed to empowering, supporting, and guiding you throughout your journey. I possess extensive expertise in nutrition, human movement, biomechanics, rehabilitation, behaviour change, and performance.

Through my specialised training as a functional biomechanics specialist, I have successfully assisted numerous clients in not only recovering from injuries but also improving overall function and wellbeing. My ultimate goal is to enable individuals to continue enjoying the activities they love. What sets me apart is my holistic and individualised approach to training and lifestyle.

I believe in addressing all aspects of your wellbeing to create lasting change. By focusing on efficiency and optimising your body's biomechanics, I can help you achieve peak performance. If you are seeking a personalised and comprehensive training program that encompasses all facets of your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards improved health, wellbeing, and movement.

EXPERIENCE

With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and more than 10 years in the medical and healthcare field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my work. I hold multiple prestigious certifications, including being a Fellow of Applied Functional Science® (FAFS), Functional Manual Reaction® (FMR), and a Functional Golf Specialist® (FGS) through the Gray Institute. Additionally, I am uniquely trained in mechanotherapy, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the body's movement and function.

My qualifications extend beyond movement analysis and performance, as I am also certified in functional movement screening (FMS), 3D MAPS® (3D Movement Analysis and Performance Systems), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coaching. I hold the position of Health and Fitness Coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and have achieved Advanced Kettlebell Instructor status. Furthermore, I am recognized as an Advanced FMS Expert, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Y-Balance certified.

As an educator, I have had the opportunity to serve as a lead CPD (Continuing Professional Development) trainer. Through this role, I have been able to deliver courses to clinicians, coaches, trainers, and instructors, bridging the gaps between movement, exercise, and pain within the movement, health, and wellbeing fields.

EARLIER YEARS

From an early age, I possessed a deep fascination with the human body and its capabilities. Throughout my youth, I excelled as a sportsman, achieving both school and provincial colors in swimming and athletics. I also actively participated in high-level rugby, dancing, and amateur boxing. In 1998, I had the privilege of serving as Dolph Lundgren's body double in the film "Sweepers," where I also enjoyed my time working as a stuntman.

SPECIALIST

What sets me apart is my commitment to creating individualised plans tailored to each client's specific goals, needs, and abilities. Whether it's movement, exercise, rehabilitation, or performance, I design personalised sessions to ensure optimal results..

I specialise in...  

  • Advanced Functional Rehabilitation 

  • Injury Management 

  • Injury Prevention 

  • Running Injuries

  • Running & Gait Analysis   

  • Golf Analysis & Performance 

  • Tennis Analysis & Performance 

  • All Sports - Biomechanics  

  • Nutrition

  • Loaded Movement Training (VIPR) 

  • Advanced Kettlebell Training

  • Bodyweight Training 

  • Boxercise, Kickboxercise, Speed Pads 

  • TRX & Suspension Training 

  • Tai Chi 

Testimonials

  • Rosie

    "As a scoliosis sufferer, I was in desperate need of someone who understood my condition and would be able to help me to improve my posture, balance and core strength. I have had personal training sessions with Sheldon for over two years and the difference this has made to my physical strength, as well as my posture and spine alignment, is a dramatic improvement.

    His tailor-made sessions are just what I needed to get my strength and spine alignment back on track and through dynamic movement and muscle co-ordination exercises, I feel I am in the best hands and stronger than ever. Sheldon’s knowledge of functional movement and corrective exercise has been really motivating and his support and encouragement over the years have really helped with my confidence as well as my core strength. His boxercise sessions are also definitely a highlight!"

  • Daniel

    "I approached Sheldon two years ago with the aim of making my injury-prone body a bit more robust. Sheldon combines his superb knowledge of the entire musculoskeletal system with a very large array of functional movement exercises, which makes his training very tailored to my specific needs.

    The sessions with him are always fun and have not just helped me to build strength, but also to significantly improve the quality of my movements. I cannot recommend him highly enough; he is in a PT league of his own!"

  • Tom

    Sheldon has given me a deeper understanding of how my body functions when performing the golf swing. I now understand that if I cannot perform a specific movement, my body may try to compensate, which could mean doing something that may be bad for my body. For example: putting other muscles and joints at risk.

    He has helped me to improve my range of motion and improved my golf swing, but at no point had he altered any technical aspect of my golf swing. Working alongside my coach he has helped me to access more movement, improved my balance, and increased strength leading to a faster and more fluid swing.

    The daily sets of movements he has given me have greatly improved my form, which has increased my clubhead speed, and power. My impact zone is more powerful, and my fitness levels have improved allowing me to swing the club at a higher speed for longer. 

  • Alistair

    "I first went to see Sheldon over 3 years ago with the ambition of improving my core strength; to help my posture and alleviate some lower back pain. Not only has my posture and back improved significantly I have also learnt a tremendous amount about how best to maintain my body through a wide range of functional movements.

    Sheldon has also helped me train for an endurance cycle event, which I would never have attempted or been able to complete without his help. I continue to see Sheldon regularly and I would not hesitate to recommend Sheldon to anyone and am very grateful for all of his assistance over the years."

  • John

    Sheldon combines a comprehensive understanding of the musculoskeletal system with a patient but appropriately persistent training style.

    This has delivered real and enduring results in my strength and flexibility of movement.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Fellow of Applied Function Science ® (FAFS)

  • Functional Manual Reaction ® (FMR)
  • Functional Golf Specialist ® (FGS)
  • Sports Massage Therapist (STLUK)
  • Certified in Applied Functional Science ® (CAFS)
  • Certified in 3D Movement Analysis and Performance Systems (3D MAPS®)
  • CBT Coach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
  • Health & Fitness Coach (NASM)
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS Level 1)
  • Advanced Corrective Exercise (FMS Level 2)
  • Gait Analysis - Lower Extremity Level 1
  • Gait Analysis - Spine and Pelvis Level 2
  • Functional Running Biomechanics Level 1
  • Tai Chi Instructor

  • Health & Nutrition Life Coach

  • Advanced Kettlebell Instructor

  • Agility, Quickness, and Reactivity AQR (TWIST)

  • Sport Core (TWIST)

  • Sport Balance (TWIST)

  • Advanced Boxercise Instructor (Boxercise)

  • Kickboxercise Instructor (Boxercise)

  • Mohamed Ali Speed Pads Certified (Boxercise)

  • Circuits Instructor (FIE)

  • CIMSPA Personal Trainer Practitioner

  • Registered Exercise Professional

  • Girevoy Sport Union Member (GSU)

  • DBS Checked

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