I’m writing this post as I wait for a new client to walk in the door. There was a time when the prospect of a new client, with a new problem, would send me into a bit of a panic. Those were the days when I was new to Myofascial Release. As a physical therapist, it happened many times prior in my career, but the impact seemed less. There was so much that I did not know. Moving from evaluation into treatment seemed disconnected. Despite being told that there was no wrong way to start, that the restrictions will lead you to the cause, I still felt quite overwhelmed.
Fresh out of school, I had very close mentoring of a senior therapist. In a general hospital setting this was very useful, as I never knew what type of problems would walk in the door. But when I started my Myofascial Release private practice, I was alone. The butterfly in the stomach feeling was typical, as I felt a great deal of pressure to be able to assess and adequately treat a person who chose to come to me. Early client interactions were quite primitive, in retrospect, but most seemed to benefit from what I offered. As my comfort and skill level improved, so did positive outcomes. New clients are now a challenge; one that I love to figure out. I love to hear what other therapeutic and medical modalities did NOT work, and see where I fit into their progress. I used to think the butterflies kept me on my toes. Now I just watch them float past my window.
Happy New Year to all of you!
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