Testimonials-Physion Clinic
| "My colleague recommended Marius at Physion Clinic to me after I had suffered a knee injury. I found from our initial conversation that Marius listened and with his careful questioning he instilled confidence from the outset. I was impressed how thorough his initial assessment was and how well he explained the course of physiotherapy I needed. Marius listened to my goals and explained step by step how I could achieve them with his treatment plan. He identified that an old coccyx injury was causing muscular problems and he explained the treatment needed clearly, professionally and was very kind and caring during the treatment. I very much feel in good hands with Marius and his treatments are very definitely improving my flexibility and my enjoyment of an active life." Sandra K - February 2023 "Dear Marius, (another note of thanks).. I am writing today to thank you for your help on our fertility journey, your expertise, care, guidance and friendship. This day last week our (monoamniotic, monochorionic) twin daughters, Bella and Capri were born safely via planned c section at 32 weeks, 3 days, weighing 4Ib 1 oz each at The Rotunda under Professor Jennifer Donnelly. Twin 1 was born Capri Lucia Neville at 15.37 Monday 20.02.23, followed 2 minutes later, feet first by her sister Bella Sky Neville. They are in neonatal and doing well, almost off all oxygen assistance tubes and less than a week old. Myself and Tom are forever grateful for the immense, amazing and powerful work you do Marius, daily. The fertility acupuncture was part of our journey to realising our dream of having a family. I believe it helped on many levels, more than can be perhaps quantified. As well as investing in acupuncture it was a time to sit still, be calm and absorb the good vibes and positivity you effortlessly emit. So from myself, Tom, Baby Bella and Baby Capri, we thank you Marius, Love, Jenny Dixon, Tom Neville, Baby Bella & Baby Capri" February- 2023 “Marius is amazing at what he does. His knowledge, interest and kind, soft voice is second to none. I go to Marius for sports/ gym physio and acupuncture. More recently I’ve done a fertility acupuncture course with him too. With many thanks, after a journey, I am successfully pregnant, with twins. I have recommended Marius to all of my family members who attend with him for various physio and I continue to recommend his service, expertise and his friendship. A hidden gem in Santry!” Jennifer Dixon - November 2022 "In March 2022 I attended my first appointment with Marius Apetroaei at the Physion Clinic at the Omni Centre in Santry. He was highly recommended to me by a current client of his. Following a long history of depression and anxiety and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in May 2021 it became very clear that my body had suffered significant physical damage related to my mental health. My body was in a constant state of tension and my menstrual cycle was causing major problems every month. I was completely unaware of the impact that my mental health could have on my physical body. I had gotten so used to feeling bad physically. From the very first appointment Marius made me feel very comfortable. He was genuinely interested in what I had to say and listened carefully in order to establish the best care plan for me going forward. We began with an acupuncture session to reduce the tension that was in my hips and coccyx. The physical relief I gained from the first session was quite unbelievable and accompanied a feeling of calm in my mind. As we progress through the sessions the physical and emotional release every single time is significantly beneficial for my everyday life. The problems around my menstrual cycle have improved significantly with the help from Marius. There is a very noticeable and definite improvement in my focus and concentration since attending physiotherapy and acupuncture with Marius. Every week I am excited to attend my appointment because I know I will leave the session feeling great relief. I would highly recommend Marius for people who are struggling with physical and emotional symptoms." Debbie Comiskey - Dublin. July 2022 "I had my first visit with Marius in March 2021. My friend is a client of his and spoke very highly of him and recommended that I go to see him. At that time I was experiencing high levels of anxiety, spasms, body twitching, irregular periods, headaches, bad PMT and lower back/hip pain. I also had recently been diagnosed with PCOS. When I first arrived , I was made feel very welcome and I was at ease in his presence. He sat and spoke with me and then decided on what treatment would be best for me at that time. Marius diagnosed my issues very quickly and suggested a treatment plan just as quick. We started with some acupuncture sessions. I had never had regular acupuncture before and I was nothing short of amazed by the results. I could feel a difference after two or three sessions. My period had become regular for the first time in years since I had my children(37 day cycle back to 28day cycle). Whatever was being released during these sessions was having a huge positive impact on my physical and mental health. As a qualified physical therapist, Marius has also done a lot of work on my coccyx which had been fully locked. Over time, he has worked on getting the movement back and we went from 0% movement to reaching 70% movement(with some ups and downs in between). I immediately noticed a reduction in lower back/hip pain. I also noticed a huge reduction in PMT symptoms which used to be quite debilitating for me. It's hard for me to put into words just how much Marius has helped me over the last year. For the first time in years I felt like myself again. I can't express enough how these sessions have helped me mentally as much as physically, which, for me is so important. Marius is extremely professional at all times. He knows how to make you feel welcome and relaxed and really cared for during a session. I always leave a session feeling lighter and always look forward to my next session. I am so happy that my friend suggested Marius to me and that I took her advice. I would recommended Marius, without question, to anyone who is having similar issues." Eileen Cosgrove - Dublin. July 2022 "Marius was recommended to me by a friend when I told her about my knee and back pain. She advised that she had attended for neck / shoulder pain with fantastic results. Before I attended Marius, I thought I may have to quit running as I always ended up with some pain no matter how much I stretched before and after each session. Marius initially advised me to stop running and walk instead for a few weeks. He also provided exercises for me to do at home. Over the weeks that followed, he gradually got me back to my running, pain free! My husband, my Mam and my sister have all attended his clinic with great results. I am delighted to recommend Marius at Physion Clinic. " Eileen O`Brien - Dublin. February 2022 "Marius is a font of knowledge, skill, and an experienced therapist for treatment and rehabilitation of the body. The difference in my experience between attending Marius and going to another therapist, is Marius goes further to the root cause that may be the cause and effect of the presenting problem. At all times Marius explains things in layman terms, and is realistic in his confidence that he can treat the issues. His manner is warm and knowledgeable, talking you through each session what treatment he is giving and the reason for it. I initially attended Marius with a running injury, but it was issues with my back that was the main cause of the problem. While getting treatment for this, I decided to take up swimming and mentioned to Marius how difficult it was for me to master the breathing. As he listened he thought the problem could be in a restriction in my neck rotation and indeed he was correct, and also an issue with my Diaphragm. His treatments definitely made a huge difference. In the pool my reach is better and my bilateral breathing much easier. Marius enabled me to return to my running when I thought it would not be possible to run again. I recommend anyone who is suffering with movement restriction or pain to pay Marius a visit for assessment and be impressed by his expertise in treatment." J. Burke - Dublin. November 2021 "I initially visited Marius complaining of neck, hip and coccyx pain, and very tight hamstrings which was stopping me from running. Not long previous, I had visited a spinal surgeon for a ridiculous sum of money only to be told I needed neck surgery. Funnily enough, I rejected his recommendation and thought to myself someone else will have to pay for all his Christmas shopping. 2 cycling buddies of mine recommended Marius. I knew they were seeing him a while which I felt was a good sign. I have been to many physios, physical therapists you name it over the years to help me avoid pain while training and keep me doing what I love. I still think I have the body of a 20 year old :-) Straight away I warmed to Marius. He didn't tell me to stop wearing heels, change all my footwear, stop training so hard on the bike or take up knitting. He diagnosed each issue, and advised a course of treatments to get me right. He corrected my coccyx which had been knocked out of place from many a fall off a horse years earlier. I have always thought rubbish balance was something I simply had to accept about myself, but now I can do all my Balance postures in yoga without falling. I am now seeing Marius for acupuncture and Moxibustion to deal with emotional trauma I experienced in my past. To say I trust Marius is an understatement. His professionalism and deep caring nature really stands out. He knows his stuff inside out and I love chatting to him about all things health related. He works hard and is always so busy, but you can tell helping others is his passion. I recommend Marius 100%." Colette Harte - Dublin.March 2021 "I began my sessions in severe pain and anxiety that I could not get my muscles to relax. Your questions in the first session helped to identify the major causes of strain that were coming from regular driving and painting. I am very grateful that you not only treated the condition with a combination of dry needling and specific massage techniques but you also showed me exercises to do to continue the improvement in my work environment. I found your approach during the sessions very considerate. I experienced immediate relief after the first session and a continued improvement since. Thank you so much." Patricia Hennessy - Dublin.December 2018 "I have been attending Marius for a number of months now. I wanted to try more natural remedies for pain relief and management. I have been receiving treatment for inflammation due to arthritis, mainly in my back and feet. Since I started acupuncture, I have had great relief from my symptoms. Marius is incredibly knowledgeable and keeps you informed of the areas which need attention and how your body is responding to treatment throughout the sessions. I look forward to each session with Marius as the results achieved so far have made such a difference to my daily life" Joyce Egan - Dublin.December 2018 "I had been suffering from neck shoulder and back issues for a no of years and had attended other physical therapists with no lasting results until Marius was recommended to me. From the very first session he understood exactly where my pain stemmed by taking the time to listen and evaluate and from there the plan was then in place! After a short course of visits my pain was taken care of. Marius is not only concerned with the physical side, his knowledge of all aspects of the human body is vast and his treatment is full mind body and soul, he takes a real interest in you personally. " I was referred to Marius by a work colleague for recurring back pain, hip pain and intermittent sciatica that had gone on for far too many years. Like a lot of people with recurring injuries or pain I had been through the usual stream of physios, acupuncturists, chiropractors and a neurosurgeon for good measure. Once I attended Marius he diagnosed the main culprit of my symptoms, which none of the previous health professionals had spotted and that I myself had never understood. Marius set realistic expectations for me and this coupled with weekly treatment and a home stretching and conditioning routine I have made steady progress week on week. Marius is a top physical therapist and I would highly recommend him to anyone for treatment, but especially to people who may have become disillusioned after previous treatments that did not work for them." Martin Dowling - Dublin. May 2018
"Marius has given me much relief to sort out on-going hip and back issues from which I have sufferred for many years.
From the first session, Marius was able to clearly explain to me what the root of the injury was and why previous treatments hadn’t worked. I started feeling improvements from the beginning. He has been excellent at pacing me and keeping me motivated so I wouldn’t reverse the progress I had been making. I have managed to run up to 8kms now and feel confident I now know what to do to prevent any further injuries. Marius has both deep medical knowledge as a therapist and profound understanding of the patient personality and psychology." "I have been attending Marius for several months for back, heel and shoulder pain. During this time I have experienced a great improvement in my symptoms. I would highly recommend him for his professionalism, excellent bedside manner and dedication in helping me achieve a much better quality of life with significantly reduced pain in these areas" Maureen Connolly - Dublin.June 2016 "Since attending Physion Clinic with Marius I now have much more mobility in my arm and shoulder. Initially my shoulder was so weak I was unable to move my arm around my back.Within two sessions, consisting of acupuncture, physical therapy and a demonstration of exercises to strengthen the muscles I started to notice an improvement in flexibility, range of motion and arm and upper back strength. Maurius guided me on how important it is to do the exercises at home in order for the treatments at his clinic to be successful. My lifestyle is so much improved, I can now more fully enjoy and avail of hobbies such as dancing/ hill walking. Marius is very courteous,and puts his client at ease." Frances McGrath - Dublin.February 2016 "I've had many therapists in my life ( 2 spine surgeries after motorcycle crash ) and Marius is definitely one of the top on my list. We've been working together for the last 6 months and since then I've made a huge progress, which I couldn't achieve with other therapists for many years. Marius listen to the patients and is open for any suggestion. Before he starts the treatment, he clearly explains the cause of pain and makes a plan to fix it. He also gives good exercises to maintain the progress and keep the core muscles in a proper condition. Very nice person with excellent approach - I have no doubt in recommending Marius to anyone !!!" Bart Goliszek - Dublin. January 2016 Marius is an excellent physical therapist. He is very professional in his approach, knowledgeable, thorough and achieves excellent results through a holistic approach in his treatment plan. I had a very positive experience and successful outcome after my treatment programme with him. I would highly recommend him and have great confidence in his ability at treating sports injuries." Roisin O'Connor - Dublin. July 2015 "I suffered from lower back pain for thirty years and eventually had a discectomy. Seven years on I was still in excruciating pain and on daily painkillers. Ordinary daily chores became difficult and sometimes impossible . A good friend recommended Marius ( having been successfully treated by him herself). Desperate and full of skepticism I made an appointment and I'm really glad I did. Marius was friendly and for the first time I felt that he understood what I was going through. I attended his clinic on a weekly basis and also did the exercises he gave me that are now part of my daily routine. Gradually with his treatment I began to improve and now less than two years down the road I am pain free and no longer need medication . At all times Marius is friendly, professional , respectful ,encouraging and I would have no hesitation in recommending him and could not recommend him highly enough. Thank you Marius." Mary Scarry - Dublin. July 2015 "I came to Marius' clinic with a recurring knee problem that came from an ACL surgery and improper training. From the beginning he had a process for identifying the problems. And right off made sure that the pain was eased through massage and dry needling. Over the several weeks visiting Marius, specific exercises were given that were to strengthen and lengthen the muscles causing the problems. Over the few weeks I could definitely feel a difference, both in strength and stability in the knee given greater confidence to my everyday movements. All of this is thanks to Marius. It was definitely worth going to see him. Much of the problems were resolved whilst in his clinic and the rest was up to myself keeping with the given exercises." Deividas Dvylaitis - Dublin. July 2015 "I first presented to Marius back in August 2014 with a severe groin tear. I had ignored it for a number of weeks and eventually went to seek treatment. I had been training hard up until that point, having run 2 half marathons and was training for the full marathon in the October of that year Marius worked very hard on the groin tear over the next number of months. He used physical therapy techniques that really worked in to the tear and all a long explained to me in plain English exactly what he was doing. I found this very refreshing and a bit of a biology lesson! Either way it helped to understand a little bit about the injury which made it easier for me to visualize what was wrong. The exercises he prescribed for me to do at home, whilst I hated doing them :-) ) helped me to regain strength and stability in the area. I was back running within 3 months. Unfortunately that wasn't an end to my bad luck, injury wise, that year. I incurred two prolapsed discs and as a result, a trapped nerve before Christmas 2014. The pain was excruciating. I have never felt anything like it. I did not think twice about going back to Marius for treatment and we are in the middle of rehabilitation for that currently. Marius is using a mixture of tracking, acupuncture and physical therapy treatment to stabilize my discs and relieve the pain. Again the homework is intense but I know that if I follow Marius's advise, like with the groin tear, I will get back to normal in no time. I would highly recommend Marius to anyone who has sustained an injury through sport or any other way. He cares about his patients, he prescribes at home exercises that really help to speed up the healing process and most of all, he is an amazing physical therapist who knows more about the body than anyone I have ever gone to (and I have been to a number of therapists over the years)" Maria Loughran - Dublin. January 2015 |
"I have attended Marius for a year, initially with a swollen foot 4 weeks before the Dublin marathon, after training for months & then not being able to run it was a relief that Marius was able to get me to the start line through needling, massage & strengthening exercises. This year I have had ongoing hip issues/pain on running while training for an ironman, through weekly visits coming up to the event Marius was able to release the pain to enable me to continue training while also advising on strength training exercises after the event to prevent this happening again. Marius understands the specific needs of athletes & I would not have got to the start line of either of these 2 events without his treatments. Thanks Marius :-) Mary Ward - Dublin. July 2014 "Marius has done wonders for me since I started sessions with him last year and my shoulder injury has improved tremendously. He personalizes the treatment sessions using a variety of techniques including acupuncture and massage and has the ability to locate the sore spots, release the tension and realign the body. To support the recovery he shows me suitable exercises I can do at home and he never fails to check how the exercise routine is working for me. He certainly raised the bar for Physical Therapists and I regret that I can`t bring him with me when I move back home to Canada at the end of my semester. The work he has done has been an invaluable investment in my body`s health and well being" Antje Bitterberg - Vancouver. March 2013 "I first attended Physion Clinic at Northwood Gym in May 2011. At that time bad arthritis in my knees had become very painful and had left them in a very weak condition. Marius undertook a programme of physical therapy and gentle but effective exercises, which I continue to do at home. Today my knees are strong and walking is not a struggle. Recently I had a disk replaced in my neck and Marius is now treating me so that I can regain good movement and strength in the affected area, which will aid my recovery. Marius is an excellent therapist as he takes the time to listen and assess what treatment is most suitable. He explains how all treatments work very well and I have full confidence in him." Anne Brogan - Dublin. April 2013 |