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 Abin Alanchery 
 
 
 
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I just completed the Sports Massage Therapist course at HERC and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Professors Ivana and Zelko are outstanding educators — knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about what they teach. The course strikes the perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice. I walked away confident in my techniques, assessment skills, and understanding of how to work with athletes in a professional setting. The environment was supportive, professional, and focused on real-world application. If you want to learn sports massage the right way — with proper technique, ethics, and industry insight — this is the place. Huge thanks to HERC and to Professors Ivana and Zelko for their expertise and for making us aware of this training program. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about building a career in sports massage.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Khairiyah Kang 
 
 
 
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Did a SMT level 3 course with Ivana and Zlejko The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, making it easy to build confidence in techniques and client assessment. While i wish there was more hands on practice, overall it’s a practical course to attend even for complete beginners like myself
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Alieva Aliev 
 
 
 
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I really liked it; the information was presented very clearly and explained with examples. They also provided a lot of necessary material for further work. There was no long, tedious process; the educators gave the information and immediately began applying it in practice. The educators were excellent; they explained things very clearly both in lecture and in practice. Overall, they created a very friendly atmosphere; it was a pleasure to take this course.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 isaac afedi tetteh 
 
 
 
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I was part of 18th Cohort Sport Massage therapy course held by HERC . Prof Ivana and prof Zeljko was really amazing both online and face to face presentation , their system of approach and the inclusionary of every student during and after is something I really appreciate. The knowledge and confidence impacted , prepares you for job market. I would therefore recommend HERC to anyone thats willing to acquire certificates in personal training, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport massage therapy etc to look to no where than HERC Institute. Thank you ones again Prof. Ivana and Prof. Zeljko Isaac
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 J. Endoso 
 
 
 
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Had an amazing experience, gained a ton of knowledge. 10/10
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Petar Vracar 
 
 
 
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Course was very educational, both theoretically and practically. Ivana and Željko are also great lecturers. Everything was very concise, effective and straight to the point. It was also engaging and interesting.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
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 Hadijja Deborah 
 
 
 
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I did Level 4 (strength and conditioning) with HERC, I got new knowledge. The practical part , it's hands on. HERC greatly helped improve teaching to my students and my training as well. They are very supportive I highly recommend them.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Joe Trudgee 
 
 
 
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A great 3 day course for me to get ready for my CSCS exam to be a Level 4 accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. The 3 days were split between morning of lectures/theory and then practical sessions in the afternoon. Both Zeljko and Ivana were very knowledgeable and shared very detailed information on the different topics we cover e and used great real world examples. On the last day they showed us some current fitness testing equipment used by pro athletes (VLAD performance equipment, force plates and dynamometer). I’d highly recommend this course if you are interested in getting your Level 4 S&C qualification in the UAE.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Dimitrije Volarevic 
 
 
 
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I recently completed my Level 2 & 3 Personal Training certification as well as the Level 4 Strength & Conditioning course, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the entire experience. The level of dedication, professionalism, and expertise shown by the lecturers Zeljko and Ivana, was outstanding. Their knowledge goes far beyond the basic curriculum they truly focus on understanding, not just memorizing. Every module was delivered with clarity, practical application, and real industry insight. What I appreciated the most was the balance between theory and hands-on coaching preparation. The practical guidance, detailed feedback, and high standards pushed me to grow not only as a trainer, but as a professional. I highly recommend this course to anyone who genuinely wants to elevate their knowledge, improve their coaching skills, and is ready to put in the work. If you are serious about becoming a competent and confident fitness professional, this is the right place. Thank you for such a valuable learning experience
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 173 reviews 
 
   
 
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