April 2nd, 2015
Why you should expect collaboration from your wellness team
Doctors and specialists collaborate to provide the best medical care possible for patients. So – shouldn’t other members of your health care team do the same? We think so.
Many of us have a team of professionals to help support our health and well-being. In addition to a personal trainer, this team may include a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, and/or dietitian.
But we’re working to change that. When we sign on a new client, we ask who else they’re working with and make a point to connect and collaborate with those other wellness providers.
So for the sake of your well-being, speak up! Tell your providers who else you’re working with, and request that they discuss your case. This is especially important if you have a unique circumstance like an injury.
We believe that these team members should be collaborating with one-another.
Unfortunately, this is a fairly foreign concept to many trainers and other practitioners.But we’re working to change that. When we sign on a new client, we ask who else they’re working with and make a point to connect and collaborate with those other wellness providers.
Now the big question: why bother? The one-word answer is safety. Proceeding without this information isn’t safe, and could do more harm than good. It’s also an opportunity to co-ordinate efforts to help you reach your goals that much faster.
So for the sake of your well-being, speak up! Tell your providers who else you’re working with, and request that they discuss your case. This is especially important if you have a unique circumstance like an injury.