Yonemoto Physical Therapy

Many years ago while working at a large hospital, I was in a situation where I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to be working as a physical therapist.  I had been out of school for a short time and was going through an identity crisis, not really certain about my career choice.  Some of my stress came from a very demanding boss but most of it came from my own insecurities about making correct life decisions concerning work and family.

There was also turmoil in the department, miscommunication and people not getting along as well as they could.  Management knew something had to be done to create a more productive team and a happier environment.  They brought in a trained facilitator and some amazing changes took place with some very simple exercises.
 
We were asked to tell the group why we chose our career path.  I was amazed to find out my boss had a significant family history which exposed her to a lot of physical therapy at a young age.  Just that one bit of knowledge made me see her in a different light and I understood her passion for the field instead of seeing her as a “demanding boss.”  She appeared more human to me, multifaceted and more real, not just “my boss.”   My respect and admiration for her increased tremendously.

We also were asked to write down what we admired about each of our co-workers and then the comments were given to each person.  It was surprising to find out how your co-workers saw you and how similar many of the perceptions were.  It made everyone feel better about themselves and about the others in the group. 

I decided to interview some of my staff and it surprised me to find out their different interests and backgrounds and how multidimensional they are.  I found myself more interested in them and admiring them for their accomplishments and goals.  It is quite amazing how a little communication can enhance feelings toward someone and improve understanding.   Of course, I try to do this with all of my patients and it amazes me how much you can learn, while enhancing self-esteem and improving your own mood when you show interest in others.

Getting to know people is a real key to making this a better place to live and work.  After all, sometimes a job is just a vehicle for interacting with others and communication is a basic life force.

If you have questions about physical therapy treatments or wish more information concerning a specific condition, please contact us directly.  We value your communication and are here to help.

Sheila Yonemoto, PT
Yonemoto Physical Therapy
55 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 100
Alhambra, CA 91801
PHONE:  626 576 0591
FAX: 626 576 5890

Links:
http://www.yonemoto.com/ - Yonemoto Physical Therapy home page
http://www.yonemoto.com/programs/IMT.htm - Integrative Manual Therapy, a Hands-On Approach
http://www.yonemoto.com/programs/qigong.htm - Qigong to boost the immune system

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