Injury Recovery Success Story: Teamwork & Body-Listening Lead to Relief

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller

I had the most bubbly conversation on the phone not long ago. A lady had been going through a most devastating time physically, yet her spirit was riotous and ultra-positive. She said her rigid body needed some ironing, loofering and draining of its 'crap'! She made so many jokes, and we laughed together about this and that in life. She stated it was so refreshing to talk to a fun yet knowledgeable professional and looked forward to her appointment with me. 

"The treatment session started like no other I've had before- I was listened to! I've had a world of massages before, seen health professionals, been to Osteopaths, pain specialists, Physios, Chiros, movement specialists - pretty much the works. I've swallowed pills, done stretching regimes, had surgery consultations, and the future of my arm looked grim. I was now facing surgical intervention - to add insult to injury - 'exploratory surgery' as no one knew what was wrong with me! AGHHHH! 

I've got lymphoedema, I've got malfunctions and injuries, and I'm always in pain. However, I have a very bright outlook on life, and I always find a way to create happiness in my life. To make matters worse, I continued to have extreme pain near my left bicep for a few months.

I finally decided I'd had enough and saw Dee. 

I'm pleased to say my life has changed today!

It turns out I had torn my left tricep, and it had healed incorrectly. Amazingly enough, Dr Dee was able to do the impossible - not only did it stop hurting that day, but the pain never came back. Magic touch, indeed! Since then, I have seen her quite a bit. Her FLIRR diagnostics I loved, arm and neck sorted, not much happening now with far less pain, and I have my life back. I now go in for more relaxing lymphatic drainage sessions and am getting on top of the lymphatic malfunctioning. I enjoy a custom-made herbal tea with her in my sessions and a good old laugh to boot.

I FEEL ALIVE AGAIN. Life really does start at 50!" - Jillian, Peel St Clinic Mackay 2024.

Not everything is set in stone. When you gel with someone, Magic can happen. 

The body's biomechanics is affected by rigidity in areas of motion, force, momentum, levers and balance. The relationship between impulse and action is highly dictated by our body's gait, past and present injuries, and/or medical problems we all have. Reading the body is the key, knowledge, then doing something about it gently via bodywork in the space of injury management and providing the best results possible at the time and sustained management at home. With real, useful and easy take-home advice and follow-up support, we are all as good as the team around us. Working together toward a shared vision of health and wellness and getting back to an active and enjoyable life - sounds so simple, but I know first-hand it's hard and seems unachievable when injured and in long-term pain. 

"Dee is a true delight, so glad I was referred to her and was able to get in to see her!" - Jill.

XO Dr Dee

PhDBHMS. B.Sc. Adv.Dip.RT. Adv.Dip.Hom. Dip.CHt.

Registered practitioner with ANTA, MCPA & an ANTA Alumni member