“Fancy coming out for a run?” “ Just around the block!” “No thanks, I don’t like running” “Oh go on, it will keep us fit, it’s something we can do together” “Oh alright then!” This is the gist of a conversation that occurred around 4 years ago between my mum and ... Read More
The Chapel
Years and years ago, we had a little dream. That we would start our own practice from home. Build things up steadily, organically, with word of mouth referrals and recommendations. And one day, maybe, just maybe, we could have our own place. A practice where we could work together, and work with ... Read More
No Contact
Since when have physios stopped putting their hands on patients? Since when can you assess someone in 10 minutes? 10 minutes, either face to face, or over the phone, does not give you enough time. It means corners are cut, assumptions are made, features are made to fit at the exclusion of others. ... Read More
What Every Physio Should Carry
A reflex hammer. A spinal model. A packet of tissues. Compassion and patience. Tape, multiple sizes, types and colours. A pen. A pencil. Tape measure. Ears, to listen, without judgement or assumptions. Acupuncture needles. Towells. An open mind, and a mind open to new ... Read More
out of the mouths of the smithettes
School is out for summer, the kids finish today. So, I thought, as a bit of fun, I'd ask the kids 6 questions about our work/ jobs and see what responses I'd get. As usual, they didn't disappoint! So here are the responses to 6 questions asked to Ella (10), Chloe (7), Zack (7), and Josh (5). ... Read More
Spotlight on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Have you heard of it? Do you have it? Do you know someone who suffers from it? The purpose of this blog is to raise the awareness and to introduce you to two of my patients, the wonderful Joy and Jen, who are also mother and daughter. Let me begin by outlining what ... Read More
