Working with me…
It is important to me to build a strong sense of trust with my clients. In my treatment room I strive to create a safe and caring environment where you can feel relaxed and reassured.
During the initial consultation, which is an hour long, I gather as much information about you as possible.
I use physical measurements and tests to give me full picture of your physical (musculoskeletal) body and injury if you have one. I look at scan reports, any referral letters you may bring in with you.
Most of all, I look at you as I want to SEE YOU. I ask questions. It is important to me to understand you, who you are, where you are coming from, what are you expecting from me, from the treatment, from life and from yourself. Sometimes it means talking about your fears and beliefs (but only if you feel comfortable).
During our consultations I am here to see you, to hear you, to guide you, to facilitate. Only you have access to a change, to an improvement. Therefore your consent and commitment to the proposed treatment and therapy are crucial.
Overcoming an injury is a process. Quick fixes do not exist. Especially if there is a resistance in you towards change. This is very natural. Changes open a door to the unknown. Facing them may bring up emotions of fear, sadness, anger. We naturally move away from the uncomfortable sensations and often give up. Recovering from an injury requires you to change. Therefore I am here to guide and support. I teach you how to navigate through the transition process, how to face the difficult and how to see the good, the improvement.
You can do it…
And I am here to help …
With all the gathered information, I give you my diagnosis, opinion, advice, treatment, action plan and self-management program for home.
As therapy progresses, I regularly review with you how you feel and whether you are moving towards your goal.
