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Initially referred to Haig Balekian by Dr. Uchil Lalit, Medical Superintendent of Welcare Ambulatory Hospital, Dubai in February 2008 for reasons related to high cholesterol count. The options were immediate medication or lifestyle change. After 5 months of working three time a week with Haig, cholesterol count was deceased by 22%, and after 18 months by 38% to a sub normal value through guided and adapted physical activity and nutritional recommendations.

Other benefits of Haig’s support include

• avoidance of neck surgery on a significantly herniated disc at C5/C6 level through adapted physical activity that also allowed for prevention of injury and greater awareness of body posture and position facilitating improved general performance and return to active sports e.g. scuba diving;

• reaching a high level of fitness that allowed for competitive involvement at open sea kayaking;

• engaging in training sessions that were designed to prepare for an 8 day expedition to climb Mt Kilimanjaro (5895 msl), along with specific guidance and recommendations to achieve a level of physical fitness that resulted in meeting this challenge with confidence, and succeeding without injury .

• marked increase in ability to manage stress and improved quality of social life.

Haig has a unique talent to inspire, challenge and motivate one to continuously move beyond stretch goals and achieve more than thought possible.

His knowledge across a range of disciplines, such as physiology, nutrition and psychology, ensures that sessions whilst highly focused remain holistic and as a result lifestyle changing.

Over three years later Haig continues to support me on my journey to physical fitness and wellbeing.

I came to know about Dr. Ahmed Fahis from one of my best friends. He has been consulting with this Doctor as a family Doctor for last 3 years.

He is an expert in Cosmetic dentistry and has done a wonderful treatment for me. He is always willing to answer patient queries.

Dr Amir Nasseri referred me to Laleh for physiotherapy following my hysterectomy to improve the function of my pelvic floor.

Laleh's clinic offers a wonderful treatment to improve pelvic floor function. Through her sophisticated computer system she is able to measure the strength of the pelvic floor and then demonstrate the effectiveness of your exercises and also stimulates the muscles further.

Laleh was always helpful, discreet and supportive in the way she assisted me and encouraged my improvement. Her staff were also helpful and efficient.

I found out about Adam through YOU AND YOUR LIFE IN THE UAE Magazine. He has been coaching my 6 year old daughter for two months.

The thing that impressed me about his method is that he is quite genuine and enjoys what he is doing, He is very efficient when it comes to communications. He always follows up with emails, has a structured approach to coaching and is very motivating.

He is an expert in treating vitiligo through Unani Medicine.

Sean is very caring and personable. Not only is he an excellent doctor and specialist in family medicine, he draws pictures of everything so you totally understand what's going on.

He always gives you options too, and talks you through each one. He's a real gem.

He also happens to be the Chief Medical Officer of the Automobile Touring Club UAE and the UAE Motorcycle Club, so he's the one who's first on the scene at all the racing events.

I worked with Katherine, a General Dental Practitioner, for several years as one of the two Dental Hygienists in the practice and really liked the happy, relaxed atmosphere that her nature created.

She and our other Hygienist, Lene (whom I would also wholeheartedly recommend - she's the best!), left to set up Vilafortuny together, and the place was just not the same without them!

My first experience of Lene was when I had my teeth cleaned for the first time in several years - and I was still a heavy smoker at that time. My fear of dentists was obvious but Lene kept me at ease and did a great job in cleaning my teeth. I now go back and see Lene every year!

I came to know Dr Sarah when she was contracted to give ergonomic assessments to everyone at my company last year. She came to our office and adjusted my chair for my height, my mouse and gave me tips on good posture while working. The wrist pain I was having while working disappeared completely and has never come back. I now see Dr Sarah for all my travel vaccinations too.

The single best thing about her is that she's really friendly and approachable. I didn't feel silly asking simple questions about my desk ergonomics, and she was happy to address all of my concerns. I also liked the fact that she came on-site to our office, and manually adjusted everyone - instead of just lecturing us.

I highly recommend Dr Sarah Peeters!

Encouraged to go and see Naomi by my mum, who has been through many osteopaths and was raving about Naomi being one of the top osteopaths she has ever been to, I went for my first session with Naomi a few months ago and was not disappointed!

Having spent most of my adult life sitting in an office chair working as a graphic designer with my head in a screen, my whole body was becoming one stiff board and it was time to change before it was too late. Seeing Naomi in conjunction with an increase in exercise has both seen a great improvement in my mobility and prevented any further serious injury. Plus Naomi's positive, yet realistic, encouragement has increased my confidence in order to push to further fitness.

Naomi's explanations of what she needs to do and in fact does do in order to help are clear and informative, leaving you with a much better understanding of what is happening to your body and how to continue helping yourself beyond the sessions. It helps that she is always very cheery too!

I am now like my mum and highly recommend Naomi's practice to anyone and everyone! :-)

If you want a great dentist in Dubai, Dr Ashee will fit the bill.

We've recommended a number of our parents to visit Dr Ashee over the last 2 years or so - all have come back with great experiences of how Dr Ashee put their child's mind at ease with her wonderful combination of professionalism mixed with an easy-going, 'can-do' nature.

Dr Ashee's proved herself to be flexible in the case of adult treatment too - when one of my staff needed some urgent treatment, she made arrangements to see her at the earliest opportunity.

An outstanding practitioner.

Dr Mashal Al Nawab is considered to be one of the best Clinical Histopathology/Cytopathology opinions in the region.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists and was educated at Guys and St Thomas's Hospital in London where he became Consultant Senior Lecturer.

He did his PhD on renal Histopathology and is one of the few specialist renal Histopathologists in the region.

Adam taught my son in Horizon school during 2008-09 and he was a great teacher. I never found my child to be so comfortable with teachers before. He has the natural talent to keep a child/person engrossed in his talk or action.

He has the capacity to bring the best out of the child that he is dealing with.

My 16 year old daughter was struggling with self-esteem and confidence issues which were affecting her day-to-day happiness both at school and Dubai in general and so we consulted with Adam Zargar.

From the first moment my daughter met him, she liked him and we therefore knew that we could all work with him. He has a very friendly, down-to-earth approach to dealing with children and teens.

He gave her practical tools with which to improve her confidence and self-esteem, tools which she continues to use on a daily basis.

We have seen a great improvement in her mood and general attitude to things and put this improvement down to Adam's excellent coaching skills.

Dr Kalliatakis treated my father for two years. He was very thorough and up-to-date with all the latest procedures in his field.

The best thing about Dr Byron is his care and attitude towards his patients. Post-surgery he always took time to explain in detail about the procedure and answer our questions about Dad's condition. He is patient and extremely passionate about his job.

He regularly travels abroad to attend Cardiac conferences and is a modern and forward thinking doctor.

I have recommended Dr Byron to many family friends who have all had excellent care under him.

As I was trawling through the endless Enaya list of approved practitioners, I spoke to a Dr who recommended Dr Sobeh for laser treatment of varicose veins (i.e not just a cosmetic treatment).

I immediately trusted Dr Sobeh and knew I would be in safe hands. He is a fine surgeon who works in both Dubai and London (he also has a practice on Harley Street). The most amazing thing about Dr Sobeh is that he performs surgery without leaving any scars.

He is calm, caring and a genuinely lovely person. He is very approachable and so down to earth and unassuming.

Quite simply, I think he is wonderful and would recommend him to anyone with varicose veins.

Dr Thomas has been our Family Dentist for the last 4 years and I am impressed by his professionalism and competence.

I have been to see Dr Marc Mueller for a recurring ear problem which I experienced since moving to Dubai. I have seen him a number of times for follow up. I always find Dr Mueller to be very professional, personable and approachable.

He took the time to explain my symptoms, the way he had to investigate my problem and the solutions/treatment in a manner to put me at ease. This was particularly important for me to understand as a non-medical person. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Mueller.

I have known Naomi for several years and she treats me for various injuries and an arthritic condition. I have also recommended her to several friends all of whom she has helped.

As Naomi is a committed sports person as well as an osteopath, she is able to identify causes of injuries and recommend appropriate levels of exercise and care as well as simply fix the problem. She takes a genuine interest in the well-being of patients and is interested, focussed, warm and friendly.

She is unfailingly professional and I always feel complete confidence in her diagnosis and treatment. She takes a holistic approach and is the first to recommend second opinions, different treatment if she feels it would benefit the patient. Highly recommended!

I visit Belhoul European Hospital for all my medical needs.

Dr. Nabeel did my surgery twice - I am very well now for the last year and I recommend him for general surgeries.

Although I was nervous, as visiting doctors can be, he ultimately cured my ailment. In fact, I gave him a box of chocolates after my last follow-up checkup to say thanks :)