Comments for The Practitioner's Journey

Comment on 3 Ways to Keep Chatty Clients on Time by Dr. Samantha

Dr. Samantha — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:54:49 +0000

When the patient arrives I ask what she wants to make sure gets addressed that visit because we have x amount of time and I want to be sure to get to her priorities. If she goes into detail I gently bring her back to the list.

Then I make sure to keep this in mind as I lead the visit. If things go start to go off track I’ll say “Hey, sorry to cut you off but I want to make sure we get to everything on your list today!”

Toward the end I’ll say “OK we have 5 minutes left, let’s make sure we get to x then if there is anything else we need to address we can talk about it at your next visit. If you think it can’t wait 2 weeks I’m happy to try to find a time to squeeze you in.”

I like Dr. Macdonald’s ideas above too!

Comment on 3 Ways to Keep Chatty Clients on Time by Dr. Deidre Macdonald

Dr. Deidre Macdonald — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:06:01 +0000

Great suggestions! When I get really desperate to close off an appointment I let them know that we have an agenda of discussion topics for our next visit and whatever they are talking about is right on top.

Body language is powerful. I then close the file, put my pen down and push my chair back. Rarely do I have to be the one to start walking towards the door while they are still talking!

Comment on Are You Choosing The River or The Bank? by Alexandra Alessia Tselouiko,RN.AADP

Alexandra Alessia Tselouiko,RN.AADP — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:39:34 +0000

We always looking for the solution somewhere outside of ourselves. In my practice i work specifically on expending our own abilities to be the bank and the river. The bank and the river – all the creation of ourselves, we have much more power then we think to change the flow.

Comment on Are You Choosing The River or The Bank? by Ebony

Ebony — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:09:15 +0000

Thanks for providing this, its just as important to stay grounded with your practice as it is with yourself. Your practice is an extension of yourself!

Comment on No One Needs What You Do by Marshall Brunson

Marshall Brunson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:07:16 +0000

I get it.

Comment on 6 Good Reasons to Offer Shorter Appointment Times by Jimmy Winkle

Jimmy Winkle — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:01:06 +0000

As a therapist I offer 30 min all the way up to 90. I used to offer 2 hour sessions but after 3 yrs out of school (which i know isn’t a long time), I realized I could due what needed to be done in 90 at the longest. I felt like I was cheating them and myself filling the extra 30 min with fluff, so I stopped offering it. So for me no more than 90.

Comment on 6 Good Reasons to Offer Shorter Appointment Times by Matthew Pardini

Matthew Pardini — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:26:19 +0000

I love this! A colleague of mine only offers 2 hour sessions. I have never understood why. I would love a massage from her, but 1) don’t have the money for that and 2) don’t have the time for that. In addition, I start getting ancy if I’m on the table much more than 60 minutes.

Thanks!

Comment on 6 Good Reasons to Offer Shorter Appointment Times by Irene Diamond, "Your Tour Guide To Business Success"

Irene Diamond, "Your Tour Guide To Business Success" — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:47:04 +0000

Good post.

Session lengths are some of the variables that smart business owners (therapists) need to consider. As I mentioned in my Top 10 Predictions for 2012, in WIBB Massage Today article, not many people can afford the cost and the time for a 90 minute session.

Look at ways you can provide the best service to the people you work with.

Comment on 5 Essential Presentation Tips for Wellness Practitioners by robert wolf

robert wolf — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:32:14 +0000

perfect timing for me to read this – thx for awwWWWwwesome post. warm howls from the bog apple — rw

Comment on Dog and Ostrich: A Practice Haiku by Janet

Janet — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:12:12 +0000

I am usually the dog although I have to admit if I want to procrastinate I become the ostrich!