Dooley Noted: 8/10/2014
I had the honor of teaching NKT Level I in Melbourne this weekend.
Every NKT I teach attracts a group of brilliant and attentive students.
But Australians can teach the world about respect.
I don’t have to tell them to settle down and pay attention when I’m sharing clinical pearls.
I get raised hands to address questions, instead of people interrupting each other to inquire.
These wonderful Australian movement enthusiasts asked incredible questions about breathing, foot movement, shoulder mobility, and low back stability.
They asked permission of each other before palpating.
They felt challenged by NKT concepts but not threatened. They phrased their questions with care and respect and curiosity, minus the cynicism.
They might go home not using NKT, but they never stood in the way of someone else who might benefit from it.
I learned how to be an even more respectful professional myself by being in their presence.
I’m going to choose to be a little more like these Australian movement professionals.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley
