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Mike Robbins


The Benefits of Integrated Therapy & Training for Mike Robbins, a professional athlete making sustainable lifestyle changes to optimize health and performance.


About Mike:
  • Age: 51 (2004)
  • Masters National Level Skier
  • High performance athlete and competitive skier his entire life
  • Currently training to improve his skiing performance
  • Originally came to SHAPE to rehabilitate his second degree left MCL sprain and had been given a prognosis of 6-8 weeks of physical therapy at another sports medicine clinic in January
  • Through SHAPE's Integrated Therapy and Training (ITT) approach we had him back racing after only 2 weeks of intensive ITT treatments

Goals:
  • Finish top 3 at Canadian and World Master Ski Championships
  • Increase strength, speed, agility quickness and flexibility
  • Prevent Injuries

Current SHAPE Treatment Plan:
  • High Performance Personal Training 2 x per week
  • Yoga 2x per week
  • ITT (Integrated Therapy and Training) once every 4 weeks
  • RMT once every 6 weeks
  • Protein shakes following workouts 

mike_robbins2Testimonial: Training has enabled me to maximize my on-hill ski racing performance and avoid injuries. Evolving my ski racing technique from that of the 70's to today's carving technique has required a significant increase in strength and flexibility. SHAPE Health and Wellness has been integral to enabling me achieve this transition."

2005 Canadian & World Results:
  • 2nd place in the Canadians GS
  • 3rd place in the Canadians GS #2
  • 7th place in the Criteriun GS at the World Championships (top North American)
  • 7th place in the Super G at the World Championships (top North American)
  • 8th in the slalom at the World Championhsips
  • 13th in the one run FIS GS at the World Championships
  • 2nd in the combined (across all four races) at the World Championships

Apr. 2006 Update:


Well all the training has paid off - here are my results from the US Nationals:
  • 3rd super G
  • 3rd GS
  • 5th Slalom
  • 2nd overall combined
mike-robbins-chile-sept-2011Thanks for the training that contributed in a big way towards my results and looking forward to keep going and getting better.
Mike

Sept. 2011 Update:

I placed first in my age class (55-59) in the Giant Slalom and 1st overall in the B category (55 yrs and above) at the Brazilian Championship as part of the FIS Masters Cup series in Chile, September 2011. I placed second in my age class in the Slalom.

Tracking Mike's Progress:
Measurements / *Based on 10 rep maximum Jun/04 Sept/04 Nov/04 Feb/05 Oct/05
Squat Press* (Includes weight of 45 lb bar) 65 lb 75 lb 85 lb 95 lb 115 lb
Bench Press* (Total using dumbbells) 80 lb 110 lb 120 lb 130 lb 150 lb
Squat* (Includes weight of 45 lb bar) 115 lb 170 lb 185 lb 205 lb 225 lb
Leg Press* 350 lb 360 lb 420 lb 440 lb 450 lb
Straight Leg Raise (Degrees) 60 70 80 90 95
Core Stabilization (Sec) 30 45 60 90 110

Testimonials

I suffered from severe bilateral plantar fasciitis for over one year. In constant pain, I was barely able to walk or stand, and was considering surgery. The results of the Graston technique and active release therapy performed by Dr. Katie Au at SHAPE were life-altering. The efficacy of her technique is remarkable. Combined with a program of rehabilitation, altered weekly, my mobility has been restored and pain is gone. SHAPE Toronto has my hearty recommendation.
A. Phillips
Sender,
Thank you and your team for the great session. I ran 16K this morning and felt great, in large part due to your help yesterday. Congratulations on your successful operation. You have a great team and a unique approach to integrated fitness and health.
Adam D.
I've never had a back treatment of such quality. I had the ankle sciatic sensation on the way home and a few times at dinner and a super mild sciatic feeling in my right calf on the way to work, but I feel way better! Thanks for taking such great care of me. I was holding my abs so much last night, my stomach was sore when I woke up this morning!
Catherine K.
I live in Los Angeles and while visiting family in Toronto, I complained of upper-back and shoulder pain which had been ongoing for months. My Dad suggested I see a chiropractor. Luckily, his search led to Shawn. who provided immediate relief. You can't undo months of issues in one visit and a few adjustments, but it was the springboard I needed to get on the right track. I have been pain free since. He even went out of his way to find a doctor in the LA area.
Erik B.
The weekly yoga session with Dagmara is the highlight of our week. She is cheerful, positive, attentive and energetic. The session provides our bodies with flexibility, gives us physical and mental strength, and facilitates peace of mind, so we can endure life until we see her again!
Esther & Ben Geva
I wanted to thank all of you for the amazing support I’ve received over the past few months since coming to SHAPE. I came with specific fitness goals and you exceeded my expectations on every level! I’ve never felt and looked better in my life, and of course. SHAPE is a wonderful environment and knowing you have massage therapists, chiropractors and nutritionists on hand helps make the experience complete.
Gillian S.
Through years of sports and competitive dance, I've had numerous chronic injuries. I visited physiotherapists, massage therapists and acupuncturists, but not until SHAPE did I see a remarkable difference. It's almost unbelievable how accurately they made the diagnosis and performed appropriate treatments.  I am thankful to be free of some of the pain I had for years. If there’s such thing as miracle workers, Shawn & Sender are it!. The fact that they follow up the next day with by phone or email speaks volumes!
Heather F.
Sender performed a miracle by alleviating chronic pain, lived with for several years. His ability to pinpoint the exact location of the muscles creating the pain and then use acupuncture and ART® treatments resulted in pain free living. What a joy! Now, it's only 32 hours after treatment so a few more days will tell the tale. Thank you,
Irene D.
I went to the gym and had a really GREAT work out yesterday. My back is a bit sore now but all is good, no problem, and you know what, this morning I feel like the 'HULK' because I can actually feel my muscles 'ripping and full of energy'. It feels MARVELOUS. Thanks Doc for a great treatment.
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Jameson W.

A week before my first race, my knees suddenly told me enough was enough! I could barely walk in the morning. I contacted SHAPE, and Shawn came to my rescue introducing me to ART®! Without you and your outstanding ability to alleviate pain, I may not have made it through my warm up on race day!!! You were genuinely concerned about my injury and determined to do whatever possible to make sure I was able to compete - you are my new HERO!
Jess H.
I have always had fantastic workouts at SHAPE, but I must say, my workouts with Adam continually challenge me and the results have been beyond expectation, in a very short period of time. I believe it important to give positive feedback when warranted.
Jessica B.
Unlike most facilities, the whole you is treated by a complete team. My case is continually reviewed by Sender together with my MeDCAN physician, physiotherapist and kinesiologist. It is reassuring to know I am in the hands of such an involved team committed to providing excellence.
Joan M.
My support for SHAPE is due to the commitment of the great people. You have all become like family to me and I will shout from the roof tops how wonderful, not only the facility is, but how great you all are. I believe in the programs and how you work together for your clients.
Jodi C.
I have been training with Khanh for over 2 years and my strength, balance and flexibility have all improved. Khanh seems to know exactly how hard to push me so that I get the most out of every session and still have fun. He is a very thoughtful trainer.
Joe
Sender,
Every time I ski down the hill and feel how strong my legs are and how great I feel, I am grateful for the day I met you. I am skiing better than I have ever skied. I feel like an athelete!!
Judy D.
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