The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab Reviews

Rob Houghton 2026.09.23

     

When I broke my ankle and ruptured three ligaments, Dylan's progressive program of exercise and strengthening helped me recover properly and had me back running again earlier than expected. Dylan is great at his job but he's also a calm and comforting presence.

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David Fleming 2026.07.09

     

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Thomas Silburn Evans 2026.04.21

     

Dylan’s expertise helped me go from despair back to full fitness. Highly recommend his services.

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Justine McLaughlin 2026.03.20

     

I came to Dylan after a series of injuries resulted in less than optimal strength and readiness for an upcoming multi-day hike. Dylan was able to immediately taylor a strength and conditioning program that specifically targeted where my vulnerabilities would be and I was match fit in a very short period of time. I couldn’t have done it without him. Now we are getting ready for the next one! Highly recommend.

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Eimear C 2026.02.02

     

Dylan is excellent at what he does. I really feel heard and understood and he created a plan accordingly. For the 1st time, after a long journey in attempting to treat chronic pain, I feel some hope that things will get better with the plan Dylan created for me. Have recommended him to others

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Cecilia Cheng 2026.01.16

     

I came to see Dylan for neck and shoulder pain. He asked thorough questions and knew what exercises to focus on to strengthen my muscles and reduce my neck pain. He was really fun to talk to, which made the whole experience great.

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2026.01.20

Thank you so much Cecillia! It was amazing working with you!

Sarah Cullen 2025.12.09

     

I began working with Dylan a couple of months ago after being referred by my GP to develop a programme addressing shoulder mobility and strength issues following surgery. Dylan has been fantastic! He is thorough, knowledgeable and supportive. He created a program that is both challenging and manageable for me to complete at the gym. His enthusiasm and passion for his work are evident, and I’ve really appreciated his guidance.

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DJ Daniels 2025.12.05

     

Dylan is excellent! He's been helping me navigate an auto immune condition for the past three months. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I've found him to be knowledgeable, supportive and easy to talk to. He's absolutely earned the five star rating. Strongly recommend.

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2025.12.08

It has been a pleasure assisting you! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Dani Zhang 2025.08.16

     

I cannot thank Dylan and The Growth Initiative enough for permanently fixing my chronic knee and shoulder pain. After multiple sessions with physios, chiros and GPs, I had resigned myself to a life of dealing with what I just thought was getting a bit older. After only a few sessions, my tight neck, tension headaches and knee issue are a distant memory. I won't be going to any other allied health for my muscular issues anymore. Highly recommend Dylan to anyone who doesn't want bandaid fixes anymore - I wish I had done it sooner!

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abbey fotheringham 2025.05.16

     

I cannot recommend Dylan highly enough! He is absolutely amazing, so professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. From the very first session, I felt like I could trust him completely. He explains everything so clearly and is always on top of it, you can tell he really knows his stuff. Not only is he supportive and encouraging, but he also makes every session fun and enjoyable. I always leave feeling better, stronger, and more confident. Thanks to Dylan’s guidance, I’m now lifting heavy things I never imagined I’d be able to! He’s truly helped me build both strength and belief in myself. If you’re looking for someone with the perfect mix of expertise, care, and good vibes. Dylan is your guy!

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2025.08.28

Thank you very much Abbey! Its been an absolute pleasure to work with you!

Susan Ridout 2025.05.12

     

I have tried a few therapies to treat my hip pain with very limited improvement. Dylan quickly identified the underlying problem and I am now greatly improved!

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Warwick Nicholson 2025.05.08

     

I’ve been seeing Dylan for about 6 weeks and have seen improvements in my sciatica. It’s great there is all the equipment needed for strength training at his facility.

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Jared Crowe 2025.04.08

     

I have been seeing Dylan for over 4 months now, with a goal of returning to basketball following an old ACL injury while building overall strength and balance. Dylan has produced a full body program for me and I see him weekly to train my legs specifically. As an Exercise Physiologist, what sets Dylan apart from a standard personal trainer is a deep knowledge of sports science and a focus on sport-specific exercises. I've significantly improved my balance, strength and physical wellbeing since working with Dylan. I'd highly recommend The Growth Initiative for anyone looking for a personal trainer or rehabbing an injury.

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Nazli Munir 2025.03.25

     

I was going to go to a personal trainer when a neighbour told me about the Growth Initiative. It was the best decision. Dylan is very professional and personable at the same time. He was able to put together a program that I can now do on my own and without needing to spend money on gym fees. I am certainly more confident now to do weight bearing exercises. I can't thank Dylan enough.

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Greg Page 2025.02.10

     

3 times lucky before I found a physio that could fix my problem! I'm very happy to recomend Dylan because he's saved me from surgery!

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Frank Nicastri 2024.12.20

     

Dylan is amazing to work with! Would definitely recommend!

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2024.12.30

Thanks so much for the review Frank! It has been great working with you!

Andrew Taylor 2024.11.05

     

Big props for Dylan and The Growth Initiative. Dylan is friendly, well-informed, encouraging and most of all, helpful. The exercises he designs for rehab and recovery deliver results!

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Chris Kimani 2024.10.07

     

I had a fantastic experience with Dylan! I was dealing with some calf issues, but Dylan provided a great rehab plan and awesome advice that helped me get my training back on track. Highly recommend!

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2024.10.08

Thanks Chris! Super happy to help and I'm very glad the calf is healing so well.

Kathleen Allen 2024.09.20

     

Dylan is an amazing exercise physiologist and a fabulous person to boot. He has incredible energy, insight and passion for his chosen profession and works tirelessly for his clients. You couldn’t have anyone better looking after you. Thank you Dylan!

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2024.10.01

Thank you very much for your kind words Kathleen! It was such a pleasure working with you!!!

Greg Chapman 2024.09.04

     

I’ve been working with Dylan for a couple of months now to address persistent leg pain. The sessions have been a great help in both addressing the pain and tracking towards fixing the root cause so there’s no reoccurrence. Dylan obviously has in-depth knowledge of physiology, and has a seemingly infinite variety of exercises to specifically target the problematic area precisely. He is also great at managing the exercise load to push just the right amount to ensure a solid workout without exceeding my limits. Recommended.

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Reply from The Growth Initiative - Strength & Rehab 2024.09.06

Thank you so much, Greg. It has been great to work with you these last couple of months.