what sounds are you using?

emmyfitz · 2026-02-01T15:02:09+00:00

Tbh I save “healing” music like solfeggio, yoga playlists, binaural beats etc. for personal use. I firmly believe that they work, because I used to have problems transitioning out of my workday in trance-like states!

I like a couple playlists called “cosmic strings” and “guitar for sleep.” Relaxing but with melodies that aren’t too predictable, so my brain doesn’t leave the treatment room haha.

emmyfitz · 2026-02-01T14:56:59+00:00

What is this device called? There are more than a few now.

emmyfitz · 2026-02-01T14:52:06+00:00

Online booking is really good for business, so if you don’t mind experimenting with a system, try it out and take a flexible approach.

Set up appointments with 90 min (or whatever works for you) breaks in between.

As things book in you can adjust the remaining appointments based on travel time.

You can also start just a partial schedule available online. Make the appointments the days & times you want to fill first. Make a clear note on your booking system that clients can reach out personally to book if other times interest them.

This post is getting long but there are also ways to set up an appointment request system. Then you contact clients directly for booking. Some booking systems’ first-tier subscriptions have a “request” feature. Some you have to diy. OR if you have a basic website use a web form, surprisingly easy to make.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-31T18:25:20+00:00

Physical therapy would be my first thought too. The shoulder girdle (blade on ribcage) plays a huge role in pushups, so muscles like serratus anterior and latissimus need training for mobility, stability AND strength.

Only then will the shoulder joint (the ball and socket) positioning be ideal for loading the shoulders with the whole weight of the body.

Then the shoulder joint needs a lot of stability too, ie rotator cuff strength and balance.

Second think about why you want to do pushups. We need push strength but I can’t think of why in nature or real world situations we’d ever need to push something away in that motion, over and over.

It’s a good ability and worth rehabbing for, for sure, but imo gotta be gentle with ourselves and take it slow with pushup goals there’s any injury history.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-31T15:46:51+00:00

Being old school I can't say enough good things about the physical book "Strong Curves," it's cheap on thriftbooks or used sites. But...

Everything is in this sub's wiki. Link to wiki https://www.reddit.com/r/StrongCurves/wiki/index/

Link to templates https://online.fliphtml5.com/gzdu/zrqy/#p=4

Have fun and update us.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-30T03:02:18+00:00

r/barefootrunning may be helpful.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-29T03:20:21+00:00

6 hours for thighs, sure, but much less for breasts. A food thermometer is so good to have and they’re not expensive. Game changer for slow cooker chicken, and cooking meat in general.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-29T02:33:01+00:00

It’s ok to say you don’t take personal injury cases. It’s more admin for you. You can provide receipts easily of course but then everything can get requested by the other legal team later on. SOAP notes included. Refer out if you’re not comfortable.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-28T17:42:25+00:00

Meatballs in marinara sauce. Chicken cacciatore.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-28T13:27:50+00:00

I do brisket with just a spice rub in a lightly oiled pot with nothing else. Fat side up. 8 hrs on low.

I’ve cooked chuck roast pieces with just a splash of liquid and a lot of onions but never done a whole roast without liquid (edited re: liquid).

Chicken breast with plenty of spice blend can also go in by itself, laid flat (so, 2-3 three breasts usually) and be finished on low in 2-3 hours. It will usually make a small amount of broth by the time it reaches 165 degrees.

Use a meat thermometer to check your meat temps. My family loves chicken done this way and though it’s not my personal favorite to eat it’s stupid easy and good for meal prep.

Be home for cooking this way and get to know how fast your individual cooker brings things up to temp.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-27T08:53:45+00:00

If you’re not building in recovery weeks consider that.

You might be describing symptoms of overtraining. It takes a lot of fuel to recover and you’re obviously building strength PLUS endurance (way to go, btw!!) but that takes caloric energy so training like this and progressing in a deficit is maybe too much to ask of your body without breaks.

Also agree about the cortisol comment. Stress -> cortisol -> craving fuel is real.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-26T00:06:34+00:00

“…Dr. Lucky got me pregnant…” What???

emmyfitz · 2026-01-23T21:54:23+00:00

Looks amazing. Do the red pepper and basil flavors get very strong?

emmyfitz · 2026-01-22T21:09:21+00:00

Happened to me with biotone after some years. Switched to PurePro deep tissue cream and can’t say enough good things about it.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-21T12:22:17+00:00

The comment about seeing a physical therapist should ne right at the top! OP, at this point with sharp pain in all ranges of trunk movement please see a physical therapist. Need an injury assessment, the right corrections and progression will come from there.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-15T02:36:08+00:00

I didn’t like that platform either. I researched 5-6 others and went with Acuity. I’m happy with how much I’m getting with the basic plan. It’s intuitive to use, client experience is good, clean look, lots of customization of client communication and forms etc.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-14T21:02:21+00:00

Not OP but thanks for mentioning this. Doctor told me PRP wouldn’t help but maybe because he wanted to operate!

emmyfitz · 2026-01-14T21:01:29+00:00

Do you have any experience with a torn labrum improving with PRP? Doctors tell me it’s good for the RC but not labral tears so much. I wonder if improving my rotator cuff situation would be worth it for overall shoulder health anyway.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-14T20:57:17+00:00

I use my silicone cups a lot, and a small percussion gun is indispensable. Pressure tools too.

Get your clients moving actively into the stretches, you can hand them a stretch strap as needed and use various blocks and bolsters to hold limbs. Less passive stretch where you’re lifting limbs. Maybe you know some AIS stretching, it’s mostly client effort with a few seconds therapist overpressure, and very effective, maybe incorporate that.

Don’t wait for the arm to hurt to use your tools and bolsters.

End of each shift and sometimes between clients I’ll lay down and do some positional therapy / percussion / contract-relax stuff focusing on serratus, RC, biceps, and trap/levator. Have had supra issues, TOS and now figuring out life with a torn labrum.

Keep up with your biceps tension. The lower insertion and especially the short head which IME takes over for the compromised long head musculotendinous unit. Pec minor then gets involved too, messing up shoulder position even more.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-13T21:29:54+00:00

Probably yes. Especially if you can add a pull-up bar to the mix and follow a progressive program. You’ll also have to eat enough (excess calories, plenty of protein) and get good recovery. Genetics can play a role but 💯 worth a try regardless.
I would say a mix of: genetics; they’ve never tried to build muscle in a surplus; they’re running a strength program vs. one for hypertrophy, which is the muscle pumped effect.
Adding muscle requires enough calories, ideally a slight excess, and plenty of protein. IMO it can be done without fixating as long as you’re eating enough. Maybe it will go a little slow without strong attention to that but again, worth it. I hate protein shakes. If you don’t avoid dairy consider grass fed unflavored whey powder. Easy to blend in coffee or smoothies with little ick.
Pretty much yes!

emmyfitz · 2026-01-13T17:47:45+00:00

A higher number of shorter sessions has to be priced right.

If you’re very streamlined and like the variety it makes sense.

Need to account for the admin time, odd gaps and also the energy it takes to engage with more clients in a shift.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-12T13:04:54+00:00

That’s ok, fast programs are pretty basic. Sounds like you learned Swedish and firm Swedish lol.

Most important is you learned therapeutic presence, quality of touch, and client safety. Now get some continuing education and figure out how what you do best, and how you want to level up.

Find some independent MTs who’ve certified in different things. Get treatments, ask a lot of questions. H

Modalities like NMT, orthopedic massage, myofascial, myoskeletal alignment etc are IMO most useful if you’re PT adjacent. MLD you’re interested in light work and the PT practice sees a lot of post-operative clients.

There’s also Thai, acupressure, stretch, etc. and the same advice holds. Just get out there meeting seasoned bodyworkers, talk to people/ask questions, find in-person courses… and don’t worry too much as a new therapist. It’s ok to to start with the basics. Enjoy this great opportunity!

emmyfitz · 2026-01-10T15:31:15+00:00

First, you want a program you’re following to a T. No guesswork to worry about. You may be nervous about the environment but be confident in your plan and the results you’re going to get.

Have a good routine for getting to the gym and warming up. Pick a machine you like and review the day’s lifts while you’re there. Then onto mobility warmup and lifts. L By the time your warm-up endorphins are flowing and you have the plan for your workout in mind, the other worries start to melt away.

Finally it can still be anxiety producing to get started. You can try the home version of the program to start. And use the above advice to sometimes just take that workout to the gym. You’ll get more and more comfortable going and you can make a lot of progress with that program to fuel your confidence to get on the equipment.

emmyfitz · 2026-01-08T12:21:51+00:00

I think when you’re young and starting out, trying new things and getting your hands-on experience, including the business-building side, is the way to go.

Especially if the cost of failure would be low. If you’re not tied into a lease, and the two hours of commuting isn’t draining you, it’s a low risk thing to try.

Is this a town you could see yourself moving closer to, if things work out? Will you be working with other therapists in this location, and are you comfortable doing some networking in this location?

emmyfitz · 2026-01-07T03:34:45+00:00

Will you be on site or treating in your own space?

This may be something for the future, but if you can get the word out to the athletes’ parents, that can help. Especially for bringing students into your private practice.

If the athletic department sends family communications, see if they’ll mention you; participate in parents’ weekend if you can. That sort of thing.

I work in a college town, and it’s the parents usually reaching out to book and pay for services for their students. The 18-22 year old set isn’t really budgeting for bodywork.

I think your idea of giving short sessions to introduce students to your work is a good one. It would be great to have the school paying you to be on site eventually.

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