04/09/2026
👀 AM I A GOOD THERAPIST… OR JUST REALLY, REALLY NOSEY? 😂
One of the biggest parts of what I do in clinic isn’t just looking at where it hurts…
It’s LISTENING 👂 and OBSERVING 👀
So, if you come in with a sore knee, I’m not only interested in your knee!
I’m watching how you walk, how you stand, how you sit and how you move.
Because all of those little things can give me clues and help create a much better foundation for your treatment. 🧩
And then there’s the listening…
Please, always tell me about the little things, even if they seem completely insignificant.
💬 “I’ve been really irritable this week.”
That might give me a clue towards something like Liver Qi stagnation.
💬 “I’ve suddenly been drinking loads of warm drinks.”
That can sometimes point towards your body seeking warmth — for example, a cold pattern affecting the Stomach or weakness in Spleen & Stomach Yang.
Those little changes can be REALLY useful pieces of the puzzle. 🧩
And apparently… I don’t switch off when I leave the clinic either! 😂
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been sitting in the car, watching someone walk past and suddenly thought…
👀 “Ooh… they’ve got a neck restriction!”
That’s when my K.O.R.E. Therapy training kicks in!
A restriction around the neck and upper spine can influence how the body compensates further down, potentially affecting the way the lower back and pelvis move during walking.
So yes…
I observe.
I listen.
I notice things.
I probably overthink things. 😂
Which leaves me asking myself…
Am I actually a really good therapist…
OR JUST REALLY, REALLY NOSEY? 🤣
Either way, all those little observations help me build a bigger picture of YOU, rather than just treating the bit that hurts. ❤️
📩 Want to know what your body might be telling you?
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