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"I WOULD WALK 500 MILES…”

You're singing the song now, aren't you?! 😆 I have several clients who travel up to 5 hours to see me! As the only Certified Postural Restoration Specialist near them, they will make the drive in order to get the best care for them. Many even stay overnight and see me 2 days in a row to get the most out of it. Pretty cool, huh?! The ability to provide them immediate reinforcement and review the following day is what makes their plans so successful! Retraining the brain takes continual reinforcement and consistency - ESPECIALLY when learning how to create and sustain health in your body in a completely new way. Making the changes you need to fully address the problem goes beyond each visit. It takes consistent reminders, continual mindset support, and repetition of this “new mantra”. Doubt & confusion are totally normal with this type of work and having support along the way is KEY! Now, NOT EVERYONE CAN TRAVEL THAT FAR. And NOT EVERYONE CAN SEE ME FREQUENTLY ENOUGH to gain that reinforcement... Good news!!! My PT-on-Demand program is created for YOU! In this program, you have direct on-demand access to me, allowing you to commit to this new understanding of your body. I provide instructional videos that talk you through the important cues. I support you every step of the way. Sound refreshing? Wish you had that continued support, even without an office visit? Email me to discuss the best options for YOU! "Take Your Musculoskeletal Health into Your Own Hands." 💗, Kristen

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