intuition
What does the word intuition mean to you? I hear it all too often, both in the therapy world, as well as in public. The impression most seem to have is that intuition represents an ability to “know” without having information to back it up. Intuition, or being intuitive, seems to be used as a badge by many, therapists included. What it appears to me is ego getting the best of them.
In my treatment room, I often make observations or decisions which leave my clients asking if I’m intuitive. DEFLECT, DEFLECT,DEFLECT! I can take a compliment as well as the next person, maybe even better, but I claim no higher or deeper power. To me intuition is simple. I’ve evaluated and treated patients for over 25 years. I’ve made observations, guesses, and decisions, based on my prior experiences mixed in with patient reports and feedback. I’ve had years to see if I was correct in my guesses and, if incorrect, make changes to how I view the body. Each interaction hones this ability, making mistakes along the way, but correcting my course and moving in a better path. At this point, when someone says “I hurt here and it happens when I do this”, I am pretty accurate in knowing where to start treatment.
I feel what most therapists view as a special talent, or intuition, is nothing more than what experience has taught them. There is too much mysticism in Myofascial Release already. Honor your knowledge and experience. Leave your ego at the door.
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