With nearly 45 years of experience as a physical therapist, 30 years as an acupuncturist, and a long-standing practice in craniosacral therapy, I have spent my career dedicated to the mechanics of healing. However, a recent personal experience provided a profound reminder of our innate capacity to recover, regardless of age.
While on holiday, I suffered a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my right knee. An ACL injury is a significant event that typically compromises knee stability, often necessitating long-term rehabilitation and restricting high-impact activities like jumping or racket sports. While such injuries are common among young athletes, they are less frequent for someone of my age, making the recovery process particularly daunting.
I always travel with my coMra Palm, and it proved to be my most valuable asset in the immediate aftermath of the injury. As I sat there, processing the shock and the uncertainty of what lay ahead, applying the coMra Palm provided an immediate sense of reassurance. I felt empowered knowing that I was taking proactive, effective steps toward healing.
I understood that effective recovery required more than just treating the site of the injury. I adopted a holistic approach, utilizing the Universal 1 protocol alongside heart-focused treatments. By addressing my brain, my heart, and my adrenals, I was able to manage the shock, anxiety, and emotional disturbance that accompanied the injury. Treating the knee was essential, but supporting the rest of my system was equally vital to my overall well-being.
I have a unique point of comparison: I tore the ACL in my other knee 30 years ago. By applying the principles of coMra therapy – combined with proper rest and self-support – the results were staggering. Where my previous injury required three months to reach a certain level of recovery, this recent injury reached that same milestone in just three weeks.
Now, five weeks post-injury, I am back to dancing without any pain or hesitation. For a physical therapist, this rate of recovery is truly remarkable. More importantly, as a human being, this experience has reinforced my belief in our power to heal ourselves at any age, provided we have the right tools, time, and perseverance. To me, coMra therapy represents the perfect synthesis of these elements, offering a path to recovery that is both efficient and deeply supportive of the body’s own wisdom.