Like many of my clients, I was drawn into the manual therapy game due to ongoing back pain. I had my first massage treatment nearly 30 years ago, saw immediate results and became totally hooked. I kept learning and eventually began to help others. Now I also incorporate movement strategies, in addition to hands-on manual therapy for optimal results. I think what makes this type of work satisfying is the problem solving aspect and finding of practical solutions. No two people are the same; what works for one may not work for the other, even though they have the same or essentially the same problem.

 

I think it’s obvious that to be an effective massage therapist you need “good hands”! Same with exercise or movement therapy; competent therapy is more than just the correct application of any particular technique. Nearly 30 years in this game has taught me this. To really help another person, a competent therapist also needs a structured approach: first to listen intently, then to think, then to apply relevant therapy to the best of their ability, and then to reassess to see if it worked or not. I do this for every client, every session!