I am a professional, experienced and highly qualified Strength & Mobility Coach, Sports Massage & Trigger Point Therapist based in County Durham & South Shields.
I take a passionate and holistic approach to each individual using posture, flexibility, mobility, movement, history of pain, injury and training to assess issues and optimal strategies. Nutrition including supplements, bio-feedback markers and body analysis furthers this understanding.
Sports massage, trigger point therapy, joint distractions, flexibility, mobility, corrective exercises and strength training can all be utilised into a progressive training programme.
We can use all of the above to achieve your goals.
Do You Suffer From Any Of The Following?
Long/Short Term Injuries
Aches & pains
Muscle Tension
Poor Flexibility
Then why not book a free consultation today to see how we can work together to achieve your fitness goals.
I offer an extensive range of services which include the following:
Longevity & Wellbeing Coaching
Lifestyle, Health and Fitness coaching focusing on the choices that support a longer and happier life.
Strength & Mobility Coaching
I am a professional, experienced and highly qualified Strength & Mobility Coach, Sports Massage & Trigger Point Therapist.
Proven Results
I have worked with hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds with numerous goals and issues. I have also coached at sports clubs including a jujitsu organisation for mobility and core sessions, a cycling club for Strength and Conditioning and Chester-Le-Street Amateur Rowing Club for land based Strength and Conditioning . Below are a few testimonials:
I've worked with James several times over the years to develop different aspects of my performance, from injury rehabilitation to enhancing my quality of movement. Most recently, since training restrictions have been lifted, we've been working on foot mechanics, joint mobility and muscle activation, with the overall aim of improving my Olympic Weightlifting technique. Additionally, he has challenged me with unilateral resistance and core strength and stability training to help resolve long standing muscular imbalances. All of this has drastically improved my movement performance both Olympic lifting and gymnastics movements, has alleviated any training 'niggles' I had, and has improved my all round athleticism in preparation for returning to my full training regime. James is by far and above one of the best professionals I have worked with and couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Carol had severe pain across her entire upper back and shoulders and neck. An MRI showed Transverse Myelitis. She had never had sports massage or trigger point therapy (TPT) suggested. She had extremely forward rounded shoulders and head. After six sessions of TPT, manipulation, mobility movements, progressive strength exercises and 'homework' her pain was gone completely and her posture was significantly improved. Alongside this she followed changes to her nutrition, namely anti-inflammatory and pro gut health, hydration and certain nutraceuticals and supplements
I have worked with James for just over a year now, with regards to core strength, mobility and personal training. He identified a number of weaknesses and functional imbalances which contributed significantly to long-standing sports injuries I had suffered. His knowledge and experience is invaluable. I am well on the road to recovery and my overall performance and general wellbeing has improved. I am an active road cyclist who can spend many hours in the saddle. I feel I am better balanced and a lot stronger on the bike as a result. I highly recommended James.
I have been a client of James Hewitt for a number of years, and he has helped me recover from long term muscle problems.
I asked if he could help bring our warm up exercises for our Ju-Jitsu organisation up to date. He has so many varied all round stretches, mobility and core exercises that worked perfectly for our group. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. James even took the time to look at any injuries that a few of our students presented with and James helped with on the spot trigger point therapy and advice going forward.
I highly recommend James for any groups who use any form of exercise as part of their structure, you will definitely learn a lot, that you can then use in your own group training.
Hannah came to see me after suffering with ankle pain for 8 years and after seeing numerous people about this. An ankle range of motion check showed limited dorsiflexion, foot and ankle function. Banded joint distraction, TPT, tissue work and mobility drills eliminated the pain. Moving forward a corrective exercise program strengthened and improved the foot and ankle function.
Paul had severe pain in his low back and glutes, mostly in one side, severely rounded shoulders and forward head posture. All were affecting his sleep and every day activities, even walking. We started multiple unilateral strength and mobility exercises combined with TPT and tissue work. After several sessions Paul is now pain free. He now walks taller, doesn't need to look at his feet whilst walking and has much improved posture and movement.
"Years of incorrect form in the gym and manual labour gave me really bad posture and pain. Working with James has got rid of all pain and now I'm continuing with a full body program and breathing exercises, totally changed my training, extremely happy."
James’ outstanding knowledge of both physiological and technical points for athlete development were really helpful in all of the sessions. His motivation and passion helped all of the athletes progress week on week, with mobility, core strength and conditioning a major focus. Several of the club's rowers represent Team GB and the extra coaching by James has really helped in their progression.
