Your first visit begins with a conversation — we'll talk through your health history, current concerns, lifestyle, and goals. This helps me understand how your body has been adapting over time.

From there, I'll move into a comprehensive assessment, which may include a look at your symptoms, movement and pain patterns, strength, joint mobility, and nerve function — as well as any relevant imaging, if you have it.

Whenever possible, I like to leave time within that first visit for treatment too. That might include hands-on techniques, guided exercises, or practical tips to help you manage symptoms and move with more confidence.

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing works best — something that allows you to move freely through your shoulders, hips, knees, and spine. This helps me get a clear picture of how you're moving during the assessment.

For footwear, supportive sneakers or running shoes are ideal since you may be doing some light exercises. Shoes that are easy to slip off are a bonus, as you may be asked to remove them during the session.

If you have any relevant medical reports or imaging, you're welcome to bring them along — though they're not required.

Physiotherapy is meant to help you feel better, not worse. As your body regains movement and strength, you may notice some brief soreness or shifts in symptoms. This is a normal and expected part of the healing process.

We'll work together to make sense of what you're feeling, and adjustments will always be made with your comfort in mind. Recovery isn't always a straight line, but the goal is lasting relief and a confident return to the activities that matter to you.

It's completely normal to experience some mild, temporary side effects as your body adjusts to new movements and therapy. You might notice muscle soreness, fatigue, or stiffness in the treated area — these usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours.

Everybody is different — your history, lifestyle, and how you respond to treatment all play a role. Each session is one hour long, and appointments are spaced to give you time to practice and integrate your exercises before the next visit. After your initial assessment, I'll typically recommend a follow-up to check in on your progress.

Many people begin to notice improvement within 3–4 sessions, though everyone's journey looks a little different.

Early on, visits are often a little closer together to support your body through change. As things stabilize, we'll space sessions out further — always guided by how you're feeling, your goals, and what makes sense for you.

It's something we figure out together as your care progresses, not a set schedule decided in advance.