The pain in my back was so severe that I was taking up to 6 nurofen a day to relieve pain. I am currently not needing to take any nurofen and can sit comfortably all day at work. - Kaingaroa Processing Plant

I have not been to a chiropractor in all the weeks since our workshop. By applying the First Move principles and stretches into my work habits have had no discomfort or pain. - Timberlands

First Move principles came in handy with all the jobs that we got stuck into during lockdown – that’s the beauty of the programme it is so valuable in keeping ourselves safe and well in all areas of our lives! - Anglesea Hospital

First Move information is relevant for work and out of work. When I’m not at Pernod Ricard I serve as an army reservist. We were training this weekend down at the range, doing some pistol shooting, and I remembered what you said about leading with the pinky to try and counteract some of the recoil. It worked beautifully, my score went from 135 to 160 (the highest available is 170). - Pernod Ricard

My shoulders are much less sore and tired at the end of each day after learning how to pull correctly (Elbows down vs Elbows down). - Iron Mountain

I found Alison really good and having information to take away with us was really important too. Very practical and relevant to my working day. Well delivered, professional training. - Department of Conservation

I got told today by our workshop manager that we have changed his life! He has been trying all sorts of tasks and found that he can really tell the difference now in what he is doing. This has even applied to the voluntary work he does marking out an athletic track! - Fulton Hogan

Definite improvement of pain levels when driving. Thumbs up and seat set up, less tired at the end of a medium to long journey. - Rotorua Forestry Haulage

I had no idea how to set my office chair before First Move. I have had someone who sat in my chair say how comfortable my chair was, so I gave them suggestions on how to set up their chair. Fantastic trying and getting a new mouse and footstool - what a difference. - Timberlands

Since First Move my lower back has improved significantly after being shown how to move with balance. Also experiencing a lot less neck and shoulder tension by using Pinky Power and Power Position. It has also given me the knowledge to look at how staff work and why they are experiencing discomfort and understand how to change or set up machinery to minimise discomfort. - Timberlands

My comfort/pain levels have improved immensely since the beginning of the First Move workshops. I used to be worried about how my body would feel after certain tasks and now with the use of the First Move principles I have the tools and knowledge of how to perform tasks that my body appreciates.