Pre Treatment Routines - 2

Thank you to those of you who commented on the last blog about protection. I am pleased that it helped you and that there are those out there in ether land who are actually reading my scrawls. We managed to get out yesterday for essentials and today it is +3 degrees so its not so icy to walk on. We are keeping the poultry in the fank area and I've erected a make shift high fencing around it to stop the fox getting in!

Today we shall discuss further aspects of pre treatment routines that are vital for a successful practice.

1. Try and watch your patient as they get out of the car and walk towards your clinic rooms. It is amazing how much you can glean from their posture and demeanour before you see them. I realise that it is not a practical logistical suggestion for many of you.

2. Realise that they have honoured you with them putting their trust in you - never take that for granted. So, be polite and courteous at all times. Yes, I know that many of them can be a pain in the butt and that you just want to get rid of them quick time - but they are putting food on your table. If you are self employed, please always remember that you survive purely on other people's whims! If nobody saw you you wouldn't eat! So, you have to good at what you do and very conscientious.

3. Take a good Case History - after all - it is a legal requirement. Try not to interrupt them too much and let them tell their story as they wish to. You can pick up many hints as to analysis (and possible treatment) just by the way they talk and present themselves. They may need to be brought back on track occasionally but, above all, let them pour it out! The following things may be learnt from the way they present to you :-

a) The person who is fidgetty, anxious and gabbles - possible Heart or Small Intestine imbalance.
b) The person who 'whines' and moans that nothing is right - possible Liver and Gall bladder imbalance
c) The person who is quitely spoken (almost shy) - often reveals a cranial base and Brow chakra imbalance
d) The person who does not look straight at you but looks down at the floor most of the time - this shows an old anxiety block that needs to be addressed.

4. Most patients and clients are reticent about divulging their innermost feelings (which is generally what you want to hear), so don't take it too fast on the first session. They may open up once they get to know you. It is a two way thing.

5. Don't get them to remove any more clothing than is necessary and it is always a good idea to have a chaperone handy if you feel that is required for the practical examination. Make sure that you write down your findings in real time and don't rely on your memory to do it at the end of the day!

6. Keep them involved! Many practitioners are very aloof and don't say a darned word to the client - and they are too shy or reticent to ask. Keep the reply to their questions simple and remember that you know far more about anatomy etc. than they do, so don't blind them with science. It is always a good thing to have a visual aid such as a spinal diagram or an anatomical model - a picture is worth 1000 words.

7. Finally, keep your room warm and make sure that you place towels over the patient when they are on the couch. This puts them at ease straight away and it shows that you care about their comfort and modesty.

Obviously there are many more hints, but that gives you a flavour. Next time - initial hands on routines. Keep warm!!