Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Synergy Holistix Synergy Holistix is a dynamic health and rehabilitation centre focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports, dance and other areas. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://synergyholistix.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Out with the old, in with the new...](https://synergyholistix.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/) - Small ways I can make myself healthier and more active in 2019 - [Back to school - a back pack shouldn't mean back pain!](https://synergyholistix.com/back-to-school-a-back-pack-shouldnt-mean-back-pain/) - How you can help your child not develop back or spine problems from heavy schoolbags - [The Critical Elements for Race day Success](https://synergyholistix.com/the-critical-elements-of-race-day-success/) - How can you best prepare for an upcoming race or event? Make sure you focus on having the correct mental space, body alignment, nutrition, set up of necessary equipment, pre and post exercise recovery and coach. Read further to understand all these elements in greater detail. - [Living Beyond the Injury](https://synergyholistix.com/living-beyond-the-injury/) - The body must always be given the chance to recover, & one must always have faith that it will heal. Often with sporting injuries we are quick to call it a day & say 'I have given up'! Even if one sustains injury, it is never too late to bounce back and find other sporting adventures to conquer! Live beyond the injury. - [The Winter warm downs](https://synergyholistix.com/the-winter-warm-downs/) - When you workout or exercise your body is getting warmer. The whole idea is to increase your heart rate and tone the muscles and this is going to make you get hotter and perspire – perspiration is the body’s natural way of cooling down. However, it is also important to cool down or warm down slowly to stay warm to prevent the chance of getting sick and prevent a nasty injury. - [Am I still growing in the direction I chose?](https://synergyholistix.com/am-i-still-growing/) - How is your pattern different from this time last year? We all lose focus and need help getting back on track. Peta encourages her clients to use vision boards, see friends and family who you haven't seen in a while and take regular trips out of town. - [What is our body telling us?](https://synergyholistix.com/what-is-our-body-telling-us/) - Why is the shingles recurring. Why is the sciatica returning? Why are the headaches back again! Look at every angle. Diet, stress, lifestyle. What is the body telling us? Don’t just dive in and medicate to hide the symptoms and pretend it’s better. The body will give warnings! The body will always tell u. - [Have you lost your focus?](https://synergyholistix.com/have-you-lost-your-focus-by-katia-pinheiro/) - How do you regain your focus after a holiday period? - [How to Respond to an Auto Immune Disease](https://synergyholistix.com/how-to-respond-to-an-auto-immune-disease/) - So essentially when you are suffering with something like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis etc., perhaps try some body talk therapy, nlp, art therapy and other forms of therapy like yoga, meditation and diet, in tandem with the normal approach. Let’s not just treat symptoms. - [2 Months to a New You](https://synergyholistix.com/2-months-to-a-new-you/) - Making exercise a part of your everyday life is the key to success in keeping focused and motivated throughout the year. Now you may ask, well that’s great but how do make exercise a major part of my life? Well here’s your answer…. HABIT! - [The Exhausted Kid](https://synergyholistix.com/the-exhausted-kid/) - The question often arises of how much is too much! And how much is too little. We are seeing more kids being injured unnecessarily! There is no reason for burn out. How do we avoid this... - [The Chronic Calf](https://synergyholistix.com/the-chronic-calf/) - How often does one suddenly stop exercising, when reaching 30-40-50 years of age, because their calves keep “pulling”. Why? - [The importance of establishing a strong speech/language base for a child](https://synergyholistix.com/the-importance-of-establishing-a-strong-speech-language-base-for-a-child/) - Developing good speech/language and communication skills support positive self-esteem and confidence, develops resilience and helps a child learn to read and maximise their personal and life chances. - [Food for your DNA](https://synergyholistix.com/food-for-your-dna/) - Losing weight and keeping it off is no easy task. I introduce you to your own specific DNA diet. I have lost the most weight that I ever have while maintaining great energy levels, a strong immune system and general well being. - [Motivation 101](https://synergyholistix.com/motivation-101/) - Starting each year I am inundated with clients New Year resolutions & I'm always so inspired. Here's some suggestions in reaching these goals. - [The Hidden Emotion](https://synergyholistix.com/the-hidden-emotion/) - In the last few years we have seen the suggestion of body talk, emotive and other 'controversial' healing elements that are bound to irk the conventional world. - [What does 2018 hold...](https://synergyholistix.com/what-does-2018-hold/) - So 2017 ended pretty surprisingly with much turbulence due to geo political triggers - these sudden surprises saw much stress amongst our patients and much sickness... so what does 2018 hold and what will it yield. In the medical realm new technology is ever growing and rapidly progressing. From a skeletal joint point-of-view, having recently - [Holiday Zone](https://synergyholistix.com/holiday-zone/) - If you are going away, here are some quick tips to remain agile and to prevent back and neck issues through the holidays. - [Passion over Fear - Living your Dream](https://synergyholistix.com/passion-over-fear/) - After a truly inspirational trip in the USA, Chiro Dr Wayne Borowsky speaks about living one's passion & treating life like a playground to explore & conquer. - [What to do if you think you have anxiety?](https://synergyholistix.com/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-anxiety/) - The first step in dealing with anxiety is noticing how it affects you physically. Notice where it resides. - [5 ways to sneak Speech Language Therapy Practice into family fun time at home](https://synergyholistix.com/5-ways-to-sneak-speech-language-therapy-practice-into-family-fun-time-at-home/) - Language and learning is all around us; we just need to make this accessible to our children to ensure their language, speech, brain & muscles are stimulated! - [H2[Oh?]](https://synergyholistix.com/h2oh/) - Water is completely vital to our health. Here, we list it's powerful benefits, and additionally why its crucial to drink water post a massage. - [Travel Mechanics](https://synergyholistix.com/travel-mechanics/) - The effects of travel on the way we sit and walk, and what we can do to protect our spines, necks, pelvis, lymphatic and vascular system. - [The finer points of body mechanics and how to get the best therapies to heal your injuries](https://synergyholistix.com/the-finer-points-of-body-mechanics-and-how-to-get-the-best-therapies-to-heal-your-injuries/) - Dr Marco Maruggi and Katia Pinheiro discuss trigger point massage, dry needling & kinesiotape with Melanie Walker from the Walkabout Show. - [Getting the Body Moving](https://synergyholistix.com/getting-the-body-moving/) - Our Chiropractic practitioner Dr Marco Maruggi and our Biokinetic therapist Shane Litvin discuss 'getting the body moving' with Melanie Walker. - [A Touch of Technology and the Future - Health and Wellness](https://synergyholistix.com/a-touch-of-technology-and-the-future-health-and-wellness/) - Introducing a few exciting concepts that Synergy Holistix believes in & will be introducing: Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, Compre Sport, Prolo therapy... - [Foam Rolling and Me](https://synergyholistix.com/foam-rolling-and-me/) - Besides for the immense pain, what we are doing is applying a localized pressure to the facia that will reduce the tightness in the muscle. - [Are you SAD?](https://synergyholistix.com/are-you-sad/) - This is a common condition that is felt on the onset of winter. It has to do with the body’s natural ability to produce melatonin in Winter. - [Ultra-Marathon Recovery](https://synergyholistix.com/ultra-marathon-recovery/) - Recovery is a vital part of any race. The general recovery is 1 day of no running for every 2km run. Here is a 7 day recovery guideline post Comrades. - [Types of massage available for stress release as well as injuries](https://synergyholistix.com/types-of-massage-available-for-stress-release-as-well-as-injuries/) - Our Chiropractor Dr Wayne Borowsky and our Sports Remedial Massage Therapist, Katia Pinherio give us more information on the types of massage available for stress release as well as injuries – and how to get your body moving! http://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/walkontoday/episodes/2017-06-02T05_56_18-07_00 - [A 'Hands-on' Approach](https://synergyholistix.com/a-hands-on-approach/) - Our Chiropractor Dr Wayne Borowsky, explains his hands-on approach, to Melanie Walker as he visits the WalkAbout Studio. http://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/walkontoday/episodes/2017-05-30T09_34_31-07_00 - [The body/mind connect and how emotional trauma can affect your physical importance](https://synergyholistix.com/the-bodymind-connect-and-how-emotional-trauma-can-affect-your-physical-importance/) - Two of our practitioners - Claudia dos Santos and Peta Cline Feigin, discuss the body/mind connect and how emotional trauma can affect your physical importance on WalkAbout with Melanie Walker. http://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/walkontoday/episodes/2017-05-19T03_33_15-07_00 - [Therapeutic Massage: Nice or Not So Nice](https://synergyholistix.com/therapeutic-massage-nice-or-not-so-nice/) - There are many different types of massage, but therapeutic massage aims to release and rid the body of pain as much as possible. - [Fighting the Winter Flu](https://synergyholistix.com/fighting-the-winter-flu/) - With Winter on it's way, its time to boost the good old immune system with a simple bug fighting guide to staying healthy during the colder months! - [5 Signs That Your Child May Need Speech Therapy](https://synergyholistix.com/5-signs-that-your-child-may-need-speech-therapy/) - 1. Difficulty with social interaction: this starts from infancy (3 months) and includes poor eye contact, doesn’t smile, doesn’t engage with others. 2. Little or no babbling, no vocal play, your child only makes a few sounds, little use of gesture (from 7 months onwards): this indicates communicative intention and speech development may not be - [Injury Treatment: Heat versus Chill Effect](https://synergyholistix.com/injury-treatment-heat-versus-chill-effect/) - It is commonly accepted that muscles prefer heat for comfort when not inflamed, and bones and joints prefer heat too. However when inflamed, the body often responds well to ice therapy, and some may even prefer a combination of ice and heat. When it comes to recovering from an injury, I am a firm believer in - [Weather Changes and the Body](https://synergyholistix.com/weather-changes-and-the-body/) - As weather temperatures have started shifting, one may start wondering how the muscular skeletal system is affected. - [What is Speech Therapy and why is it so powerful?](https://synergyholistix.com/communication-is-the-essence-of-human-life/) - My goal is to assist my patients to communicative more effectively in their everyday lives. Communication is the essence of human life. - [Learning to Surrender](https://synergyholistix.com/learning-to-surrender/) - Having a lot on my plate has always been something that I was proud of, until it eventually took its toll… IN A BIG WAY! - [Walk your Dog. The Right Way.](https://synergyholistix.com/walk-your-dog/) - Walking your dog has great benefits for you and your dog but there are some rules to having a successful walk & preventing injury to yourself & your dog. - [The New PTSD: POST TRUMP STRESS DISORDER](https://synergyholistix.com/the-new-ptsd-post-trump-stress-disorder/) - There is no doubt that Donald Trump is getting all the airtime globally at any given moment. So if we look at the definition of trauma ‘ a deeply disturbing or distressing experience’ - I think we can all agree for those who did watch the inauguration, the above definition is fitting. Having a man like - [Is cross-training the new VOGUE? Asks our Chiropractor.](https://synergyholistix.com/is-cross-training-the-new-vogue-asks-our-chiropractor/) - Through cross-training as a pre-race training regime, we are finding runners are in fact accomplishing personal best times in marathons and other races alike. - [Give it a go!](https://synergyholistix.com/give-it-a-go/) - “I am not flexible enough to practice yoga” is a common stereotypical view of this majestic practice - however yoga is for everyone, whether you can wrap yourself up into a pretzel, or barely touch your toes. - [My Journey as an Irish Dancer](https://synergyholistix.com/my-journey-as-an-irish-dancer/) - A dancer's journey, which began at age 3 and led to a podium finish many years later. Kayleigh Wood describes what Irish dancing is, how her journey into it began, and those who helped her along the way. - [Changing Times: Evolution, Technology and our Bodies](https://synergyholistix.com/changing-times-evolution-technology-and-our-bodies/) - Technology albeit it's massive brilliance and far reaching advances, is starting to have detrimental effects on our sacred vessels (aka our bodies). The advent of computers, smart phones, more tv time, more travel time, more stress... are all triggers that are causing evolving changes. - [Some quick advice, from our Women to all the lovely Women out there, with love.](https://synergyholistix.com/some-quick-advice-from-our-women-to-all-the-lovely-women-out-there-with-love/) - Be a Wild Feminine “Having grown up as a tom-boy, the transition into being a woman was pretty challenging. There is so much being written on how to be a strong, independent and capable woman but not much on how to be soft and vulnerable, and on how to be able to ask for help when - [Just Breathe](https://synergyholistix.com/just-breathe/) - Breath, although an involuntary action of the physiological body, is a fundamental function that we tend to neglect. Breath is the core of life to our being, yet we pay so little attention to it. When we consciously control our breath through inhalation and exhalation of life force, the body and mind are relaxed, obstacles - [Summer Crunch Time](https://synergyholistix.com/summer-crunch-time/) - If you intensely dislike CARDIO and absolutely love FOOD, get bored quickly and don’t have a gym contract, then this is just for YOU! This isn’t for the already fit, already toned, already active person. This blog is dedicated to all those people, who like myself, will choose dessert every time, starts a running program - [Hypnotherapy 101](https://synergyholistix.com/hypnotherapy-101/) - When people hear the term hypnotherapy, the majority of the time they think back to an hypnotist show where someone has entertained them for an hour by making eager participants do things they may or may not have much recollection of doing. A lot of people are very hesitant to engage in hypnotherapy for fear - [Imagine the striking speed of a black mamba bite…](https://synergyholistix.com/imagine-the-striking-speed-of-a-black-mamba-bite/) - Imagine the striking speed of a black mamba bite - the sheer velocity and power! Not so dissimilar to the force and tensile strength of a golf swing or tennis serve. This last month, we witnessed the explosive and very spectacular US open. Up next we build up to the riveting Ryder cup. Two magnificent - [Kinesio tape: The latest Olympic accessory](https://synergyholistix.com/kinesio-tape-the-latest-olympic-accessory/) - By Marco Maruggi - Chiropractor So is Kinesio Tape ‘functional’ or just a ‘fashion trend’. Firstly what is kinesio tape and where did it come from. Japanese chiropractor Dr Kenzo Kase designed the taping method in 1979. He thought the standard taping methods of the time were too restrictive and may even extend injuries, because they inhibited - [Do a lil Dance!](https://synergyholistix.com/do-a-lil-dance/) - “Dance like no one is watching” is an expression used so often by dance teachers, mentors and parents, but most of the time, a little girl in the sweetest tutu and pink ballet shoes will look up to you with an expression of complete confusion and reply “but I want my Mommy to see me”. - [The effects of seasonal change on our physical and mental perception of pain and injury](https://synergyholistix.com/the-effects-of-seasonal-change-on-our-physical-and-mental-perception-of-pain-and-injury/) - As we move from winter into spring there is a notable decrease in the amount of aches and pains that we experience during and post physical activity. Multiple studies have confirmed that as we move from season to season there are noticeable differences in our physiological and cognitive response to pain and injury. Below, we ## Pages - [Home](https://synergyholistix.com/) - About us We are inspired by Synergy and Nature – the way things can work together for the ‘greater good’. At Synergy Holistix, we focus on enhancing your personal health journey through various treatments, ultimately allowing you to heal, thrive and live pain-free. With the rate at which medicine and healing is currently advancing, we - [The Centre](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/the-centre/) - Rehabilitation Centre in the Heart of Johannesburg The Synergy Holistix Story HOW OUR STORY BEGAN The Synergy Holistix story began with myself Dr Wayne Borowsky (Chiropractic Practitioner), and my experience in blending Chiropractics with other healing fields. It’s has been a magnificent adventure! The patients who would arrive at my n first practice, often entered - [About Us](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/) - Synergy Holistix wellness centre in Johannesburg with experienced therapists specialising in various treatments allowing you to heal and live pain-free. - [Biokinetics](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/biokinetics/) - BiokineticsLife through movement. Preventative healthcare, the maintenance of physical abilities and injury rehabilitation. WHAT IS BIOKINETICS? Biokinetics is involved in preventative healthcare, the maintenance of physical abilities and injury rehabilitation. We use specific exercise and physical activity programmes for: Recovery after injury or illness Pre and post-surgery rehabilitation Improving sporting ability and preventing injuries by - [The Team](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/the-team/) - The Rehabilitation TeamKnowledgeable, experienced and truly passionate – our team of therapists are exceptional at what they do. Together with the Synergy Holistix philosophy and approach, each team member brings their own unique skills to the Centre, and whilst each treatment is independent, together the therapies encapsulate ‘Synergy’ – ‘working together’ to achieve remarkable results - [Contact Us](https://synergyholistix.com/contact-us/) - Your Name (required) Your Email (required) [honeypot LastName] Subject Booking EnquiryGeneral Enquiry Therapists Dr Wayne Borowsky (Chiropractic Practitioner)Dr Marco Maruggi (Chiropractic Practitioner)Mr Shane Daniel Litvin (Biokineticist)Sabrina Pretorius (Pilates Instructor)Kimberly Sammaritano (Alternative Health practitioner) [honeypot Therapy Needed] Your Message Δ - [Kimberly Sammaritano](https://synergyholistix.com/kimberly-sammaritano/) - Kimberly Sammaritano Rev. Dr – CranioSacral Therapist, Eating Psychology Coach, Holistic Life Counselor, Heart Math Interventions Practitioner, Live Blood Analysis Practitioner. QUALIFICATION: M-tech (UJ), MMSc (UOM), Ph.D (UOS) I have been practicing as an Alternative Health practitioner since 2000 and I have over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of modalities including Therapeutic - [Test](https://synergyholistix.com/test/) - [Test Page](https://synergyholistix.com/test-page-2/) - [Test page](https://synergyholistix.com/test-page/) - [Shane Daniel Litvin](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/shane-daniel-litvin/) - Shane Daniel Litvin Biokineticist QUALIFICATION: B.A. Sports Psychology (U.J.) B.A. Hons. Biokinetics (U.J.) I grew up in a sporting family and was always involved in sport throughout school and university. I have always had an alternate view on life and the way the physical, psychological and metaphysical work hand in hand. I graduated from the - [Dr Marco Maruggi](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/dr-marco-maruggi/) - Dr Marco Maruggi Chiropractic Practitioner QUALIFICATION: M.Tech Chiropractic (UJ) I qualified at the University of Johannesburg with an M-Tech in Chiropractic and have completed all three levels in Advanced Kinesio Taping. I did my partial thesis on treating Myofascial trigger points with Dry Needling and Kinesio Tape. I am a member of the Chiro Sport - [Dr Wayne Borowsky](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/dr-wayne-borowsky/) - Dr Wayne Borowsky Chiropractic Practitioner QUALIFICATION: Mtec Degree (TWR) SA I qualified at Wits Technikon with a M Tech Degree, in 2001. I have been in private practice for 20 years. I did my partial thesis on Achilles tendinitis, which ultimately opened up my fascination and passion for working with sports, endurance and dance injuries. - [Chiropractor](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/chiropractor/) - Chiropractic and a Chiropractor“Chiropractic is a philosophy, science and art of things natural; a system of adjusting the segments of the spinal column by hand only, for the correction of the cause of disease.” – Dr David Palmer (the founder of Chiropractic) WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC? The term Chiropractic means ‘done by hand’. Chiropractic’s emphasis is manual therapy including - [Massage Therapy](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/massage-therapy/) - MassageMassage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. Massage therapy can assist with reducing stress and anxiety, helping with relaxation, injury rehabilitation, easing of pain, and general improvement of health and wellness. BENEFITS OF MASSAGE Increased tissue permeability Increased blood circulation - [Lifestyle](https://synergyholistix.com/lifestyle/) - [E. xperiology Coffee and Juice Bar](https://synergyholistix.com/lifestyle/juice-bar/) - E. xperiology Coffee and Juice Bar - [HK Aesthetics](https://synergyholistix.com/hk-aesthetics/) - At HK Aesthetics we offer a complete range of Advanced Skincare and minimally invasive Medical Aesthetic procedures to target a wide range of skin and body solutions for all skin types. Specializing in a unique range of affordable, medical and result driven products and treatments. Aesthetic Procedures All treatments are tailor made for each individuals - [Synergy Aesthetics](https://synergyholistix.com/lifestyle/nail-bar/) - Synergy Aesthetics Nail Treatments With Polish Express Mani with polish R200 Express Pedi with polish R220 Deluxe Mani with polish R280 Deluxe Pedi with polish R300 Combo Deluxe with polish R550 Nail Treatments With Shellac Express Mani with Shellac R320 Express Pedi with Shellac R345 Deluxe Mani with Shellac R385 Deluxe Pedi with Shellac R415 - [Dance](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/dance/) - DanceDancing can be a most enjoyable form of exercise. It can make your body and soul feel good in a way that no other exercise can. Dancing also has a way of taking your cares away. Additionally, dancing can help you lose weight, strengthen and tone your body, increase stamina and flexibility, improve balance and - [Angela Kavallieratos](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/angela-kavallieratos/) - Angela Kavallieratos Speech Therapist and Audiologist Qualification: BA Speech Pathology and Audiology (University of Witwatersrand) Master of Audiology (University of Witwatersrand) I completed my community service year in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal, where I was actively involved in the rehabilitation unit and various community projects after which I was a locum for a private practice - [Speech Therapy](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/speech-therapy/) - Speech Therapy“Communication is the essence of human life.” What is Speech Therapy? Speech Therapy is the assessment and treatment of individuals with difficulty in speech, language, communication, hearing and/or feeding. How Speech Therapy works? A speech therapist will administer an assessment on an individual to ascertain the area of difficulty, the contributing causes and make - [Wellness](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/) - Synergy Holistix wellness centre in Johannesburg with experienced therapists specialising in various treatments allowing you to heal and live pain-free. - [Yoga](https://synergyholistix.com/wellness/yoga/) - YogaDerived from the Sankrit word “yuj” which means “to unite or integrate”, yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. The basis of yoga is all about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through the means of various breathing techniques, yoga postures (asanas) and meditation while building one’s physical strength and flexibility. - [FAQ and Wellness Questions](https://synergyholistix.com/about-us/faq-wellness-questions/) - Synergy Holistix wellness centre in Johannesburg with experienced therapists specialising in various treatments allowing you to heal and live pain-free. - [Website Terms](https://synergyholistix.com/website-terms/) - Website Terms Welcome Welcome to our legal terms. We understand that legal terms can be daunting, but they are necessary to protect both you and us – so we’ve kept ours as clear and concise as possible. Please read this web page carefully, because it affects your rights and responsibilities. We are Synergy Holistix (Pty) - [Blog](https://synergyholistix.com/blog/) - Synergy Holistix wellness centre in Johannesburg with experienced therapists specialising in various treatments allowing you to heal and live pain-free. ## Testimonial Items - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5227/) - Training for my first comrades in 2015 came with many challenges - in the short weeks building up to the race I developed an injury, which several sports health care providers were convinced would rule me out. Dr Wayne assessed the injury and we got to work, along with incredible support, guidance and of course - [Rob Heath](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5225/) - I’ve been coming to Synergy Holistix since 2012, and since then I’ve been fortunate to qualify and be selected for a few World Championships. I’ll be honest that these results come from disciplined hard work and serious training. However, I would not have been able to maintain this regime without the expertise of Synergy Holistix. - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5230/) - As a hobby I race motorcycles. I have been a patient of Dr Borowsky's for 11 years. He has treated me for intervertebral disc compression in my neck, numerous fractures of bones in my feet, fractures in my wrists, a dislocated shoulder, fractured vertebrae and a fractured pelvis. Thanks to Dr Borowsky's treatments I have - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5229/) - The day I started receiving treatment from Dr Wayne Borowsky at Synergy Holistix my life changed for the better. I’ve struggled with back problems and associated back ache most of my life. Two years ago I further injured my back. I sadly came to accept that I would never be able to run pain free - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5228/) - As a top international hockey player I relied heavily on always being in top physical condition. With strenuous demands placed on the body every day it is no wonder I experienced failure from time to time. Dr Wayne Borowsky was always my first call in time of need. The most impressive aspect of his work - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5226/) - It has been an absolute pleasure coming to your practice over the last 8 years. The friendly warm welcome one gets upon arrival is always appreciated. Every patient is known by name and there is great energy amongst all of the therapists. The professional service you provide is second to none. Through the Chiro, Bio, - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5224/) - Over the last 10 years, I have been treated by both Wayne and Marco, and I would not go anywhere else. Wayne has helped me overcome both my injuries and my fear of further injury, and he's helped me heal far quicker than I thought was possible. Marco is also a very talented physician, and - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5223/) - Prior to seeing Wayne, I was anxious about Chiropractors. With this, and the fact that my first injury required an operation at a respectable sports clinic by a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, my source of rehabilitation was not providing me with what I required. After 13 years I finally broke free and decided to see Wayne. I - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5222/) - I wish to convey a personal thank you and gratitude for a therapy beyond expectation given the state of knee damage accumulated over at least 20 years. The experience at the Centre has been wonderful and most of all encouraging that my knee can function without use of heavy pain killers that I had so - [](https://synergyholistix.com/testimonial/5221/) - Just under a year ago I was fortunate enough to have been introduced to the Synergy Holistix Centre and the medical practitioners there. 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