The short answer is that there is almost nothing to prepare. The long one has two or three details that make the first session go a good deal further.
The one thing worth thinking about
Give a minute to these four questions before you come:
- How long has it been going on?
- What makes it worse, and what eases it?
- Did anything set it off: a knock, a change of job, a heavier stretch than usual?
- Has it moved over time?
That last one matters more than it looks. A complaint that has shifted around usually means the body has been compensating for a while, and that changes where I start.
The assessment
The session opens with a conversation: history, habits, how you sleep, any medication. It is not a formality — it shapes the approach. Then I explore the tissue by touch to locate the painful knots and lines and decide the order of work.
Practical things
- Comfortable clothes. Nothing to bring.
- Better not to arrive straight after a heavy meal.
- If you wear a night guard, insoles or any orthotic, say so.
- If you are under follow-up for something, tell me: manual work accompanies, it does not replace.
What not to expect from the first one
If you have been carrying something for years, the first session is mostly about seeing how your tissue responds. Some people notice a clear change that same day, others on the third.
At the end we review what responded and decide whether to continue and at what pace. No packages agreed in advance.