Testimonials

LIFE’S LABYRINTH
To some, life looks easy and colourful.
All they have to do is follow the clearly marked path.
To others, life is a twisting, endless maze.
Every route they take is well worn and full of obstacles.
But no matter what one’s journey may be,
The central core of their true existence always remains the same.
It is an open, peaceful space that is filled with sweet harmonious music.
Thank you so much for constructing such a wonderful labyrinth.
My family and I often enjoy it and are grateful to you for your hard work.

Thomas C

Paul’s method is a unique and novel twist on traditional sales training and coaching programs. For those who seek something different from needs satisfaction selling techniques this is an interesting alternative.

Robert Deane, Professor
Business, Kings University College
London, Ontario

Thank you for providing a stimulating session for the undergraduate medical students. The informal feedback I received from the students indicated that not only they enjoyed your presentation but they found it quite enlightening and informative. I really enjoyed our conversation following the presentation. You have given me something to think about. Keep up your energetic and enthusiastic mission in life.

Chandrakant P. Shah, MD, FRCPC Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

I have observed Paul numerous times as a facilitator over a broad spectrum of training topics. Paul has demonstrated tremendous energy in all aspects of these training experiences. He is always well prepared and ready to start facilitating as soon as he arrives. His knowledge, skill and sincerity in what he is facilitating is evident from the very first contact with participants. Paul continually “checks in” with participants to ensure that whatever is being taught is understood and clearly has relevancy to them. His excellent use of communication skills allows Paul to do these “check ins “with participants in numerous ways during training activities throughout the program. The effectiveness of Paul’s ability as a facilitator has been evident in the very positive feedback provided by participants, as expressed on course evaluation forms. Further proof to Paul’s ability as a facilitator.

Alan “Butch” Snider – B.A, BPHE, B. ED

Solutions On Site (SOS) invited Paul Hyman as a speaker and facilitator of a two day workshop on “Bringing Out the Best in Difficult and Resistant Clients: New Insights into Trauma, ADD and Addictions” Paul delivered a very unique and innovative training event which combined theory with practical clinical techniques and therapeutic processes. Participants not only enjoyed participating in this interactive workshop, they also were impressed by the effectiveness and by the results of the demonstrated simple, yet effective, tools and strategies.

Marisa Thorburn, Director Solutions On Site

The activities and movements presented in Paul’s program are perfectly suited to the Montessori Methods for Dementia™ philosophy, goals and objectives. The activities offer cognitive stimulation while also supporting practical life, sensory stimulation and a social component that leads to feelings of working together and having fun. These activities provide opportunities to engage in life and living throughout all stages of dementia. Moreover, the literature on exercise provides compelling evidence that movement is critical for those with dementia and Paul’s exercises provide a means for individuals with dementia to engage in exercises in a way that is fun, not boring, while also taking into account the individual needs of those participating in the program.

Gail Elliot, “Dementability”, Author of “Montessori Methods for Dementia”

Your good work with the Toronto District School Board is not or will not be forgotten! You are a permanent member of the Honour Roll of Instructors who have served with dedication in the cause of Seniors’ Programs across the City of Toronto.
Yours sincerely,

Ann Wipper – Program Director

Paul has developed a fitness/movement program here at The Briton House which has proven very beneficial to our well- elderly and our folks in the intermediary care unit. This program has helped our Parkinson/Stroke Residents in particular and has brought out an awareness among others of their physical abilities.
Yours truly,

Marina Catano – Social Director

Anyone who would have Paul in any capacity would be most fortunate. Paul has excellent skills, which he will demonstrate, to the best of his ability and he is a pleasure to have in any establishment. I am sure he will bring credit to yours. Quite frankly we were the envy of other Residents, and their families when they visited and Paul was teaching. He is also very co-operative with the Staff.
Yours sincerely,

V. Ferguson – Nursing Supervisor – The Briton House

At Lincoln Place Nursing Home, Paul has brought fresh ideas to motivate our residents, many of whom are chronically ill. He instructs the participants with proper movement techniques, wellness tips and fitness exercises. The residents feel he is the best instructor we have ever had. He interacts extremely well with seniors and makes the fitness classes FUN!
Sincerely,

Michelle Vermeeren – Recreation Director

Paul ran fitness programs for seniors, some who were cognitively impaired or others who had physical disabilities. His programs were educational as well as creative and fun. The seniors always enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend Paul for any work that involves “people” contact. He will be an asset to any agency in which he works.
Sincerely,

Rosanne Brown – Coordinator – ADventure (Alzheimer) Day Program
Woodgreen Community Centre

Paul Hyman was doing fitness classes for a group of Chinese frail seniors. He had lots of experience and knowledge in health promotion and gerontology. He will explain the theoretical background and therapeutic function of every muscle to the participating members before the demonstration. To arouse the interest of the Chinese seniors, Mr. Hyman will show his language talent and communicate with the Chinese seniors in Cantonese. He won great respect with the members.

Louis Chan
H.A.I.P. Program Co-ordinator – Senior Services.

Paul is experienced promoting health and exercise to physically challenged seniors from multicultural diverse backgrounds. This is not an easy task as some clients have difficulties in understanding or expressing themselves either due to the stroke, or due to the fact English is not their first language. Paul has demonstrated a clear understanding of their physical and emotional needs of seniors, which has enabled him to put the group at ease, and make them more receptive to his ideas. This is also a challenging task because some clients are difficult to engage or motivate. Thanks to Paul’s efforts and encouragement our clients have implemented his suggestions with great success. Not only is there been a noticeable improvement in their physical functioning, but he has also increased their confidence and independence. Paul has proved himself to be a great asset to the Stroke Club.
Sincerely,

Nalini Mohabir – Stroke Club Co-ordinator

I suffered a stroke. I am a medical doctor and have a Master degree in evidence based medicine. Paul has training outside of mainstream medicine. Paul is an unique and experienced sensory integration therapist. He is truly one of a kind, having integrated modalities from numerous areas. He achieved some inexplicable stability in my muscles with his methods. After 10 days, my left hand was stronger, more agile and I could perform tasks better with better co-ordination. My overall and core balance improved, my gait improved. I was able to walk much more normally as a result of this. I felt the improvements allowed me to be more ‘normal’ and hence improved and hence able to return to work with greater confidence. Whatever category Paul fits into, what he does integrates so many things and reflects his experience, that there is no real classification as to what he did to achieve the many results I report. I endorse Paul’s unique training and experience.
Sincerely,

Naoki Chiba
MD, MSc, FRCPC, AGAF Gastroenterology Clinical Professor, McMaster University Chief of Internal Medicine, Guelph General Hospital

Hi Paul,
You helped me to return to work as a Bass Trombonist in one of Canada’s top 3 orchestras, the Vancouver Symphony. Your work on my hand and arm enabled me to start back at work in 5 1/2 months’ time after being out for a year and a quarter with a debilitating full stroke, where I didn’t receive any medical help for 36 hours after the stroke happened. My Neurologist, Dr. Philip Teal, one of the best in the country, said my recovery was “Miraculous”. When you have a stroke, after you are released from the hospital, there’s nothing more they can do for you!!! It’s only guys like you that have anything good to offer guys like me. And the thousands of other guys that don’t have a chance to see you, well I feel so sorry for them, that they will be missing out on a great chance of recovering from the results of their strokes.

Douglas Sparkes, Bass Trombonist, VSO

Paul has made a tremendous difference in the lives of our residents as well as their family members and our staff. In addition, Paul has reached out and helped so many other groups such as children, people with disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury survivors, and those with mental health concerns. He truly is making a difference in peoples’ lives by using his vast knowledge and skills to help those in need.

We have a General Manager whose father had a massive stroke after surgery and was in Long-Term Care. She started using the techniques she learned from Paul and was able to move her father back to his home. Within months he could walk again and is currently back to playing cards with his friends. I could go on and on about the amazing results we have seen from the testimonials I have received from our staff, residents and family members.
Sincerely,Karen Kotanko, Sales and Marketing, Diversicare Canada Management Service Inc.

One of our residents could not speak, recognize items or walk. After our staff worked with her using the program that Paul developed, she is able to speak and walk again, and can recognize and even count money again. Her husband is hopeful that he will be able to take her back home again soon.

K.K., Diversicare Canada Management Service Inc.

Paul Hyman is an experienced orchestral musician who is now offering workshops to instruct performing artists on ways to re-wire the brain through a movement-based, multi-sensory brain stimulation program that they would use to facilitate dropping into their “performance zone”.

Carolyn Christie
Montreal Symphony Orchestra, 38 years. 2nd Flute retired
Associate Professor, Schulich School of Music at McGill University
BMus, MHK

Paul Hyman’s novel approach to how the music and the brain are connected allows musicians a new approach that can aid them in their musical life: whether it be through their methods of practicing, their improved level of comfort on stage, or simply just how it can help them in their daily life.

We have had some feedback from musicians who really enjoyed Paul Hyman’s talks.

It’s amazing!

Great! Thank you!

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​I love that exercise.

Thank you so much!!

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Thank you so much! Very helpful

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Thank you! This has been great.

These webinars have been amazing. Thank you!

Jonathan Welmers
Director, Tours and Production – NYO Canada

I have been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Paul helped greatly in my rehabilitation, by teaching me a simple exercise to train the brain to coordinate physical movements. I use that exercise to this day! With his mastery of certain practical motor skills, and his awareness of neuroplasticity as it may be applied to restorative brain function Paul Hyman has served to advance the cause of occupational recovery, and, to embody the personal resilience necessary to build a new society in a digital world.

Yours very truly,
Gordon N. Griffith, B. Mus., LL.B.

Whatever you need, Paul has something to offer that’s innovative and amazing. A specialty is, he knows the performing arts business.
Sincerely,

Gordon Sweeney
Principal Trombone – Toronto Symphony Orchestra 38 yrs.
Trombone Professor – University of Toronto
Principal Trombone – Dallas Symphony Orchestra 9 yrs.

One of the techniques Paul has mastered is the ability to help with repetitive strain injury, and after 50 years of holding up a trumpet his techniques have proved invaluable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn highly effective ways to improve playing ability and reduce unwanted stress and anxiety.
Sincerely,

Steve McDade.

Professional trumpet and flugelhorn player
Freelance, 45 years.
Private trumpet instructor and jazz improv.
Humber College, University of Toronto
Performed with the Toronto Symphony,
Hamilton Philharmonic, National Arts Centre
Orchestra and others.
Winner of Juno awards with Toronto bands
The Boss Brass and Manteca.
Ten years, Lead Trumpet for Stratford Festival.