Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Tobler.
Hi Rachel, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Pain can challenge status quo, and I wanted to keep walking with my friend. When she suggested that I make an appointment with her contact who could “Pick up muscles and move them back where they belong,” I decided it was worth a try because the morning walks were so much fun I did not want ankle and knee pain to get in my way.
The osteopathic-based manual therapy was so effective it was a few years later when my knee flared again. I returned for a tune up and learned that this therapy was also capable of improving my body’s response to stress and digestive issues, along with joint and muscle pain.
My therapist was generous when I asked about the training. I committed, saved up 6 months of my paychecks as a middle school English teacher, and began taking the weekend professional education coursework offered by a Pursuit PT based out of the Seattle area, and I licensed as a massage therapist.
As a new empty nester, I chose to give myself the same permission and belief I placed in my kids: Whatever they chose as a career path, they were able.
I felt a lot of respect for the professional grade–cottage industry I had witnessed. Rather than start out by working as a massage therapist in a spa, I wanted to immediately represent this osteopathic work I found so impactful.
Some of the best education money I spent was for sessions with people who had already trained years earlier. I found myself improving physically in addition to the better understanding I was gaining in how to help people move, feel, and live better.
It still feels amazing to have people show up at my door and have ways to help them. I’m grateful for every person who has added to my education with their questions and needs.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Learning the necessary anatomy and professional language was a challenge. I was grateful for my background in German and Spanish– Latin and Greek medical terminology were new.
Now, I was learning applied embryology and leaning into my masters of education and practice of simplifying difficult topics into systems that delivered results.
When my instructor took time away from the classroom, I followed his advice learning additional cranial sacral and somatoemotional approaches with Upledger Institute, Kinections based in Sacramento has been pointedly impactful in my work, challenging me to quicken my pace as well as deepening my understanding and application.
Through a client’s referral, I met then hosted Manchester England’s Dr. Raymond Perrin here in Salt Lake. His 35 years of research and success in reversing symptomology from Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as well as Lipedema and Lymphedema has been impactful for my clients and my family.
Last week I met two doctors from France with the Barral Institute who trained me in additional techniques for fascia release and injury resolution.
My mentors and peers were generous in their support, even referring clients at my start. This work speaks for itself and my books eventually filled with word-of-mouth referrals of my own. I’ve been grateful to continue this generosity for others who have chosen this work.
I spent my full income from the first year on education. My kids have asked me when I’ll finish with the class work. But, the business model is to continue. I’m perfectly prepared to learn with each class because of the work I’ve done with clients during the weeks and months before. It’s great education, and I love the travel and time with peers. I work to learn and serve as I’ve been served.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
A simplified description of osteopathic- based manual therapy is that everything is intended to move–when something stops moving then compensation pain patterns can occur elsewhere or in the directly impacted area. If pain has not lessened or moved after the normal 3-day delayed onset muscle soreness, it’s wise to get help and avoid complicating the initial problem.
It is also important that everything is fed to function well which means circulation to every body area is necessary. The body is built to support healing. I’ve found great results for myself and my clients who choose regular maintenance appointments.
Repair takes time to integrate. Multiple sessions allow time for movement and healthy self-care practices to reclaim range of motion and function. Getting comfortable with discomfort is part of the process. There is so much we can do at home to help ourselves and support this process.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love the Wasatch Front. I am a happy resident of Herriman. We’ve moved frequently and the southwest corner of the Salt Lake valley continues to be a good fit.
Pricing:
- Packages can both save money and be shared among family members. This work can help people of all ages from newborns to 90+.
- Copper Mountain manual therapy.com/plans-pricing
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