Yonemoto Physical Therapy

Everyone goes through life with the intent of making a mark on this world.  How many times have you wanted people to notice you, to appreciate what you’ve done, to make someone smile or laugh, or to be effective with whatever you do? How does it make you feel when you do make a difference or create an impact? It depends on how much effort you have to put out to create the impact and what you create. It certainly feels differently when you crash a car versus hearing thunderous applause after a thrilling performance.

My daughter’s graduation from UC Berkeley provided me with opportunities to think about how one person can impact another in different ways.  She told me she was walking through downtown Berkeley wearing her graduation robe and passed a homeless woman she sees regularly, who normally mutters to herself with a far away gaze on her face. When this woman saw my daughter wearing her graduation robe, she looked at her and said, “Congratulations.” Somehow, the graduate made an impact on this woman and created a lucid moment.

The graduation speaker was a Berkeley alum and commissioner of cultural affairs in New York. He related a story about an artist who created a huge impact on the City with his exhibition in Central Park, leaving everyone with a strong opinion about his work, as well as creating about a half million dollars worth of business for hotels, restaurants, cabs and shops.

One of my patients is a middle school science teacher. She weaves her teaching methodology in such a way as to teach principles of good citizenship, time management, self awareness about individual learning styles and caring for the environment, skills she feels are primary over the obvious content of the class. No doubt she is creating more future scientists, but she is also creating more productive and contributing members of society.

In my own line of work, I try to create awareness in how a person can take responsibility for creating good personal health effects. I also use techniques that have a light touch, which is easy on me but has the ability to produce great effects in others. I feel uplifted and lighter when I am able to produce these effects, much better than when I used to use heavy force which caused pain in my hands, fatigue at the end of the day and a feeling of wanting to rest. Now I can’t wait to do more, to create more positive effects and having more energy.  My patients also comment they feel lighter, have greater ease of movement and feel more energetic. 

So, what kind of mark on the world do you want to make?

Sheila Yonemoto, P.T
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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