From BED-RIDDEN TO WALKING as told by a client

FROM BED-RIDDEN TO WALKING

as told by a client 😀

"I'm a fitness instructor and most of the time feel pretty invincible UNTIL I bent over, didn't engage something, and pulled a muscle in my back....B.A.D. 

It just hurt so much! I couldn't walk, didn't want to be touched and just knew I was going to spend the next several days in bed. 

How Inconvenient!! 

This was not the time to me to be hurt. 

I'm very particular with who I seek for advice, especially when it comes to my back and spine. 

So I knew exactly who to call when I had the chance....

Kristen to the rescue! 

I had explained to her everything that had happened prior to getting hurt, at that precise moment of the pull and what I've done to try to self-medicate (FYI....Do Not self medicate when it comes to your muscles and posture alignment. Just stop!). 

Considering I couldn't make it to her office, I was sent a combination of moves and stretches, with clear instructions and even some videos to ensure I was doing them correctly. They were so helpful!! Plus, Kristen was still available by phone should a question or concern come up. 

By the time of our follow up, I was moving around so much easier. I didn't feel alone or neglected or misunderstood, like some of those other tele-docs. Kristen gave me the same care and attention as if I had seen her in-person. That, for me makes ALL the difference.

Thank You, Kristen!!"

It really can be this easy... PT-on-Demand is now here!   Email me to discuss if this is a good fit for you! 

"Take Your Musculoskeletal Health into Your Own Hands" 

💗, Kristen

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