Sally Jarrott

Review of Harborne Physiotherapy & Acupu...

Fiona was recommended to me from a family class I ...

Fiona was recommended to me from a family class I was attending at the time, due to the fact I was experiencing back pain during and post pregnancy, and also thought I had diastastis recti.

What I visioned and what I actually got were two entirely different things. I expected some exercises and some manipulation to ease my back. Yet, I received holistic support way beyond expectation.

Fiona looked at my diet and lifestyle, where I carry tension, (which also encouraged me to look at WHY I carry so much tension). I had no idea that my diet was contributing so much to my lack of repair. I thought I was eating relatively well, but actually what I was lacking was way more important.

Fiona addressed my hydration, my connective tissue repair, my overall diet, my back in a physical sense and also managed to address my anxiety and the effect this had on my body head on all within an hour. She recommended a mindfulness class nearby to where I live, in order to release tension mentally, and therefore benefit physically.

Before seeing Fiona, I didn't think very highly of myself at all. In fact, I disliked so much of how I looked and how I felt. I was governed by my back pain and riddled with tension and anxiety.

Now, I have made many permanent changes, thanks to Fiona's support. I am kinder to my body and have a more relaxed mind, which in turn has given me more self worth. I very rarely go at break-neck speed which was a normal pace for me before, due to Fiona's encouragement to stop, breathe, and let go of tension through my core. I have now learnt how to 'let go' and, this combined with the massage, manipulation, stretching, pelvic floor assessment and supplements has actually helped me more than I could have imagined.

I feel I've been pulled out of a literal hole.

Thankyou Fiona, for not only being a fantastic physiotherapist, but also for being an amazing holistic one.