Last weekend I had my 22-year physiotherapy reunion.
It was supposed to be our 20-year reunion, but, like everything these days, COVID meant it was delayed. Even though me attending an event that marks 22 years since I graduated from my physio degree meant that it has almost been 30 years since I was at high school and, therefore, officially no longer young, it was an absolute blast.

It really was one of those nights that had nothing but good memories and fun times. A few of us had less hair and some were a little “rounder”, but all my classmates were essentially the same. The same personalities we had at uni, and the same love of life.

It was fascinating to see what everyone was doing. Some were owners of multiple businesses, some were CEOs of international companies, some owned their own clinics, some were NRL physios, some were highly specialised physios and leaders in their fields, some had become doctors, and some were senior physios who had been doing the same job for the past 17 years at the same hospital.

But the unmistakable thing that everyone was doing, was helping people. In fact, when we were catching up, almost every person I spoke to during the evening said, “Well, you know I got into physio to help people.” This then led onto the story of whatever they had been doing for the past 22 years.

It got me thinking.
I know it isn’t unique to physiotherapists, but what they all said is true. We all just want to help people. The profession, as a whole, is made up of people who willingly give, every day, a part of themselves to other people. And all with the noblest of intentions. 

And it made me realise that what we do at Physique is remarkable. The physios that serve our community at Physique just want to help people. I see it every day.

I see it in the way Bec comes home late for dinner because she stays back late to finish helping out one of her clients. I see it in the way Steve is so incredibly gentle and caring with every person that comes through his door. I see it in the passion that Jacqui has for leading her patients to have less pain. I see it in the way that Caitlin will literally do anything to make sure the people who are asking her for help get the best that she can give. I see it in the way Hayden never gives in and pursues a good outcome for his patients, even when he is incredibly busy. I see it in the way Jess shows love and compassion to some of the most vulnerable in our community. I see it in the way Robyn gently leads her patients with empathy and a real desire to see the best for them. I see it in the way Matt puts the needs of his patients way above his own. And I see it in the way that Ingrid, Kylee, Janina and Sarra make our patients feel loved as soon as they walk in the door. 

I love Physique, I love the impact it has on our community and I love the fact that the only reason Physique exists is to make a difference. It is quite a beautiful thing to be a part of, and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to say I work with these people. If you need a little bit of help, please give us a call and allow us to make a difference to you as well.