Teach-Back: the single habit that boosts adherence and reduces burnout
“I did the work, gave them the stretches, and they still came back two weeks later with no improvement.”If that sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Most massage therapists respond to “difficult” cases by chasing more certifications and better manual techniques. But what if the lack of progress has nothing to do with your hands, and everything to do with the gap between what you say and what your patient actually hears?In this episode, we’re breaking down why communication isn’t a “soft skill”—it’s the most important hard skill in your toolkit. We dive into the research of the Therapeutic Alliance and […]
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As the creator of the site, I hope you like what you're reading. I'm a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria BC, former Massage college clinical supervisor, First Responder instructor, hockey fan and Firefighter. Come hang out on the facebook page, where we can share some ideas about how to improve the perception of the Massage Therapy industry.
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