05/11/2021
I’ve lost count of the number of times I've read this paragraph!
Every person you treat is a challenge. Some people have had such bad experiences receiving treatment that you find yourself having to re-establish the fundamentals of what a Sports Massage treatment is supposed to be.
Some people you treat require you to manage expectations. As much as you would love each client you meet to be a, "one and done", that isn't always the case.
Then you have the person who knows what the injury is, who knows what treatment they need, and who knows how the injury should be treated. This can be a challenge and one that I still struggle with to this day.
Then you get, for me at least, the most challenging client. The client who has done this before, who is educated to level above your own, and with a wealth of experience that you aspire to wield someday. That client was Penny.
Penny came to see me following a coaching session in and was eager to receive a Sports Massage. After the initial consultation, we began the treatment. We began chatting during the treatment and piece by piece Penny revealed her background as a Therapist studying in the UK and China, her time treating both professional and semi-professional athletes, and her time as a teacher.
This is very intimidating to me but I give credit to myself that Penny received the same treatment that I provide to any of my regular or prospective clients.
Penny was highly complimentary after the treatment and after some words of encouragement, went on her way.
I received a copy of Penny's book from this past week, a copy I was told was for me personally, and I came across the page attached to this post.
For someone who struggles with confidence; this paragraph, written by someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, has given me the self-belief that what I do is to a good standard.
Thank you, Penny, for the kind words and inspiration to stay fresh and to keep improving.
And thank you to all my clients, current and prospective, who continue to put their recovery in my hands.
- Danny S
P.S You can grab a copy of Penny's book here⬇
https://tinyurl.com/8ktchthv
