Why Wellness?

It feels like we are in the “golden age” of Physical Therapy.  We believe that we are on the verge of a revolution…

There are a growing number of groups and individuals within the realm of rehab science that are pushing to do better.  The way we practice today is quite different than what we were doing just a couple of years before.  Honestly, some of the most exciting progress that has been made is in the realm of communication.  How we listen and empathetically negotiate behavior change has advanced significantly.

We are constantly looking to develop “less-wrong” narratives that are easy to understand, beneficial for folks, and funnel them toward solutions…not deeper down the tunnel of brokenness.  We utilize the term “less- wrong” as a nod to the notion that what we are promoting at this time can and should be different as we move forward in our understanding.

At HQ PT, we have this intense driving interest in helping people better understand what the scientific community is discovering about human performance and rehab.  We truly have the most amazing opportunity and a high degree of responsibility as people look to us for information.  On a daily basis, we get to sit down and listen to people who have problems to solve.  This could be pain, performance barriers, confusion about what they may have been told in the past, or countless other scenarios.  We are then tasked with helping these individuals generate solutions.  This process is incredibly challenging, fun, and rewarding.  We get to develop amazing 1 on 1 relationships that positively impact people’s lives.

Founded in the same principles that drive our clinic practice, management of the performance of elite athletes, and best practices rooted in current research, we began to develop custom programs to meet the specific needs of several organizations.  We even thought about changing our name or starting a new company called Headquarters Wellness Solutions, but guess what?  We believe that large scale dissemination or solid health information IS Physical Therapy!  This is why we view wellness solutions as another service that HQ PT provides…not a separate company.

Personal connection can be one most powerful tools in fostering an environment that promotes positive adaptation.  When an individual feels that their beliefs and expectations are understood and acknowledged they are more likely to be open to molding these ideals.  Just the simple notion that “you have someone in your corner” can be very powerful.  Attempts to understand the individual through honest conversation are of the utmost importance, however, we also strive to understand the culture of the team or organization with whom we are working.  The principles that drive our programs will remain the same in just about any context, however, the way we deliver this information will vary significantly based upon the current culture and cultural goals that are intrinsic to the organization.

Our goal is to funnel people toward tangible solutions that foster positive adaptation.  We have taken the principles that drive the highest level of peak performance scaled them to fit, in some degree, the lifestyle of individuals ranging from marketing and office professionals, to S.W.A.T. Team members, to trade workers in the field.  Everyone has the opportunity to make decisions that push them toward improved wellness.  We are just the tour guides…they are star of the show.  We provide is a road map drawn from the best that research has to offer filtered through empathy and implemented with utility to enhance an individuals capacity to make positive change.