Thank you, Dr. Stillman. I couldn't agree more. I am a Functional Massage Therapist in Florida. I created that title because, like you, I practice massage therapy differently from the standard massage therapy approach. Instead of the traditional rub down, I found through many mentors, physicians and therapists alike, that there is more to the muscles story than what we are traditionally taught. Most of my new clients have no idea what to expect. I will do some massage, some Active Isolated Stretching, and some brain work so they can learn how the brain affects their muscles.
Like you, I want them to learn that they can stop their chronic aches and pain with their own hands, so I teach them how their body works and how what they do will affect how they feel. I agree with you that most patients are looking for their doctor to heal them without the patient changing anything in their lives. I love the look on their faces when I show them that, even they are taking a drug or have surgery, there are things they will need to change in their lives to make the treatment most effective. Going back to what they did to get sick, will treatment in a negative way. I have the Hippocrates quote you used in my office, how funny. It is sad that most patients do not understand that everything eat, think, or do affects their health, good or bad. We just get to see the outcome of their actions.
Last time we spoke, you wanted several thousand dollars for three months of treatment. I hope you've reconsidered your fee structure to make your knowledge base - which I greatly respect - and skills more accessible.
Thank you. I know this but it helps to be reminded of it now and again. I will be writing a couple of those quotes in my journal haha
Thank you, Dr. Stillman. I couldn't agree more. I am a Functional Massage Therapist in Florida. I created that title because, like you, I practice massage therapy differently from the standard massage therapy approach. Instead of the traditional rub down, I found through many mentors, physicians and therapists alike, that there is more to the muscles story than what we are traditionally taught. Most of my new clients have no idea what to expect. I will do some massage, some Active Isolated Stretching, and some brain work so they can learn how the brain affects their muscles.
Like you, I want them to learn that they can stop their chronic aches and pain with their own hands, so I teach them how their body works and how what they do will affect how they feel. I agree with you that most patients are looking for their doctor to heal them without the patient changing anything in their lives. I love the look on their faces when I show them that, even they are taking a drug or have surgery, there are things they will need to change in their lives to make the treatment most effective. Going back to what they did to get sick, will treatment in a negative way. I have the Hippocrates quote you used in my office, how funny. It is sad that most patients do not understand that everything eat, think, or do affects their health, good or bad. We just get to see the outcome of their actions.
Very well said!
Last time we spoke, you wanted several thousand dollars for three months of treatment. I hope you've reconsidered your fee structure to make your knowledge base - which I greatly respect - and skills more accessible.