When we listen to our patients intently, without assumption or interruption, we are often able to uncover the root of pain.  Likewise, when we as individuals learn to listen to our bodies, become aware of the subtle signs our bodies are telling us, sometimes screaming at us, we become healers in and of ourselves.  For many of us there lies within this disconnect between mind and body.  For many of us the incessant chatter of past and future fills our minds to the point of overflow, preventing any chance of listening.  But, once we learn to quiet the mind, to listen, we are able to observe; to connect the dots, one, to the next, to the next, to the next.  

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Healing the physical body means addressing the person as a whole, from, what I feel is done best through an integrative and

biopyschosocial approach. Mental trauma, suffering, disease can and does present as physical pain.  The food, or what some people call food, we put into our mouths can and does affect physical wellbeing, far beyond the obvious weight gain.  As healthcare professionals we need to take a step back, look at the big picture.  In today's world there is a specialist for everything, but often communication amongst the realms is lacking.  I emphasize to patients that they must stand strong and be assertive in being the best advocate for their own healthcare.  I assure them I will be there along the way to help.

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   - Jamie DeMarco, DPT, PYT-c

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