Angus Chad - Member since 2018
"In May of 2019 I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my neck. The injury was incredibly painful and the bulge in my neck was impeding a nerve route. As a result, I had lost 90% of the strength in my left triceps and some strength from my left wrist and fingers.
Surgery was recommended by a neurosurgeon. I booked it in. Throughout this 6-week period I contacted personal trainer Neil Eden to supervise and instruct me at gym. Neil had helped me with a previous neck and shoulder injury sustained from long hours of computer work sitting at a deck.
Neil understood my problem and created workouts that would avoid aggravating my injury and helped me recover and maintain my strength.
Whilst waiting for my surgery Neil and I noticed a substantial improvement in my pain and strength level. I postponed the surgery for 1 week. We noticed a further improvement. I postponed the surgery week after week for 4 weeks and each week Neil and I noticed improvement in my condition. After 4 weeks I now have 95% of the strength back in my arm and have cancelled the surgery completely. I strongly believe the work I did with Neil at the gym assisted my body to heal itself and was the major contributor to being able to avoid surgery on my neck.I have worked with other personal trainers in the past I can say that Neil’s experience and knowledge makes him the best trainer I have worked with. I would recommend Neil to anyone who needs help with an injury or who has plateaued at the gym."

Peter Fitzgerald - Member since 2017 
"I have been working with Neil at Heart and Soul for around a year. For many years I had suffered from frequent lower back pain and was seeing a chiropractor with good, though not great, results.  After the initial assessment Neil believed that I would benefit from core and stomach strengthening and the results have been excellent - now I have almost no lower back pain and a noticeable increase in overall strength (as well as being three kilos lighter than when we began!)  We also focused on improving hip flexibility, again with very obvious improvement.  I am amazed at the benefits of frequent, short but intense strengthening sessions which are advanced by Neil’s impressive knowledge of muscle groups and which exercises targeting them most effectively.  I’m convinced that the two disciplines - chiro and strengthening - combine to give the greatest benefits.  I have recommended Neil to many friends and acquaintances."

Eliza Brown - Member since 2015
"The club is beautiful, with a range of exercise options. The staff are excellent in their knowledge, and support. Their front of house is welcoming. This club, values my health and quality and that’s an amazing thing to have"

Maggie Cruice - Member since 2014
"I recently fractured the 5th metatarsal in my right foot and spent an agonising 5 months struggling to walk with the aid of crutches and a “moon” boot while I waited for my foot to heal.  Prior to my injury I enjoyed regular gym training sessions with Neil Eden at the Heart & Soul Gym in Crows Nest, and so it seemed only natural to seek Neil’s help with my recovery. Neil tailored an individual rehabilitation programme to focus on my specific requirements which consisted of gentle repetitive movements, exercise and massage and I have been delighted with the amazing results achieved in the last 6 weeks. My weakened muscles in foot, ankle & leg have gradually strengthened, my limping is hardly noticeable, my balance has greatly improved and most importantly I am now back playing golf again! Thank you Neil for all your help."

James Myers - Member since 2015
"I'm James and I'm 63 years old, I meet Neil at Heart and Soul in the gym while I was exercising and he offered me a free session . I haven't looked back. When we started I was overweight, had chronic back pain and limited joint movement. Through his training, encouragement and support I have lost weight and am more flexible and stronger. I am now doing exercises I couldn't do before. My depression has been lifted most of the time and Neil has helped with my exercises and my diet. Neil has a holistic approach which I love.
A great trainer and also up-lifting support. Thank you Neil"

Sharon Guider - Member since 2013
"Heart and Soul Health Clubs offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with professional highly trained staff designing personalised programs tailored to meet individual needs and personal goals. Their quality, easy to use equipment including cardio machines, pin loaded weight machines and free weights cater for all levels of fitness, strength and ability. The picturesque yoga studio provides a peaceful haven in which to escape the everyday stresses of the outside world, specialising in providing highly qualified yoga instructors delivering a range of yoga classes. The premises encompass an immaculately stylish and homely feel with attention given to detail. The experienced management team ensure the delivery of a quality and refined business model with a unique personal touch, advocating positive health choices and lifestyle. 24 hour security access makes it accessible for all in a safe and trusted environment."

Tony Chapman - Member since 2016
"I write this reference/ recommendation for Neil based upon his ability as a trainer and my respect for his ability to live the life he teaches.
If you read Neil’s biography you will see that he has overcome some enormous challenges in his life and has such a positive attitude that he is an inspiration by what he does as a person. I have trained with a number of personal trainers over the years and have a good understand of how a personal trainer can contribute to your physical and mental progress and I also have a good understanding of how far I can push myself to achieve my goals. I came to work with Neil for a completely different reason, I had fallen off a ladder and seriously damaged my ankles, to the extent I was in a wheelchair and had to virtually learn to walk again. I was looking for someone who knew how my body worked, assess what my progress was and what was need to get to the end of this journey. It is a journey based on subtle changes in programme each session, continually testing the water as to what I could do and working out all the time what muscles needed strengthening and what needed stretching. During the journey not once was the progress too fast for my bodies ability to manage the changes and along the way Neil has also worked on my overall flexibility that was neglected before I came to work with Neal as I worked on strength and endurance alone. Neil is very bright, very experienced and very creative in what he does and while I am not yet completely recovered I am almost. I would not have made the progress I have without Neil’s wisdom and experience. I have also watched Neil work with different people in the gym and the same skill set that has helped me is applied to all the people he trains, be they athletes or people starting off. When your training is based around what you are capable of and the goals you have set, brain power, knowledge and a positive disposition will beat most other forms of personal training. I have no hesitation in recommending Neil to help you achieve whatever goals you set, and if the goals are not realistic set and achieve realistic goals."


Massimo Piccardi - Member since 2016
After my right hip replacement (I was 53), personal trainer Neil Eden put me back on my feet wonderfully. Even some time after the surgery, I was still sore and I was afraid I would never get back to walking with confidence and pleasure. At the gym that I was attending (Heart and Soul), Neil took me under his wing and started to rebuild my posture and self-confidence. He worked with me for 6 months, a long session per week, + a couple of times a week on my own. I have regained balance, strength, mobility and straightened up my shoulders and back. I feel levels of energy and well-being that I am not sure I enjoyed when I was 30. Highly recommended to anyone.