23/02/2026
I have been working as a physiotherapist for almost nine years now, and for six of those I have been running my own practice.
When I first started, I thought being good at this job mainly meant knowing a lot. Understanding anatomy, having the right techniques, staying up to date with research. And of course, that still matters.
But over the years I have learned that what really makes a difference often has less to do with protocols and more to do with people.
👉 I have learned to listen first. Always. To let someone finish their story before I start analysing it, because what they carry into the room is often heavier than what shows up on a scan.
👉 I have learned that fear can be more overpowering than pain itself, and that healing requires patience with injuries and with people. They know who they are 😉
👉 And I have realised that recovery is not something I “do” to someone while they lie on a table. It is something we build together, step by step, with trust and honesty.
Nine years in, I am still learning, still adjusting, and still deeply grateful for the trust people place in me every single day.
