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Taking a Leap

1/22/2012

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I took a big step.... no, I took a leap this Dec, 2011.  

I have been practicing physical therapy since 2001.  Four years ago I established myself as an outpatient physical therapist with a top notch healthcare company. I had an ideal position with a decent salary, potential to develop a pelvic health program and move into a leadership role.

During my years with this company, minute incongruencies clashed with my core values and began to take its toll.   I had been packaging and storing these differences in a way that manifested as stress in my body.  I started to observe that I mixed up words when I spoke, I transposed words when I wrote, I couldn’t finish my sentences, and I started to revert back to the childhood days when I couldn’t say my “Rs”. I also noticed that despite all of the hours of stretching and restorative exercise™ during the week, my muscles just wouldn’t let go....

Although I could feel that I was carrying more tension in my body than was healthy, I didn’t want to admit that my current job was contributing to this condition. I now realize that my stress was caused by the friction of internal struggle. I have a belief that our bodies will heal if given the optimal environment. I wanted to work from my soul. However, I was working within a system where healing is something done to us and we wait for people to get sick, and then “cure” them with surgery and pills. 

I would have continued to work with this subtle inner struggle, but my company initiated a new policy that challenged me to really look at my core value of health and wellness.  

You see, it is becoming a national healthcare trend to initiate a mandatory flu shot policy for all workers of large healthcare systems.  My company followed suit this fall 2011. I had to make a decision: Do I sacrifice my personal health and compromise my immune system, or do I sacrifice a “good job” and a paycheck?

I realized that if I continued to make compromises to my core values, my physical body would eventually revolt, and then where would I be? I had to ask myself an important question: How could I stand for health and wellness when, by taking the flu shot and working for this company, I would be out of my personal integrity.

I chose not to get the flu shot and I left my company. I was able to take that leap and land on my feet because I have an inner conviction that I know that my body has everything it needs to be vital.  I stayed aligned to what I believe in.  It wasn’t popular, nor was it profitable, however, I am committed to health and wellness and I will support others to do so as well. So I formed my own company and aptly named it,  Align Integration and Movement, PLC.  I intend to thrive and I intend to work with those who want to thrive as well.


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Barbara Loomis link
1/22/2012 07:30:31 am

Great post Susan. I had a similar experience at a job, when I ignored my core values and stayed in a job I wasn't happy with, I eventually lost my voice. My voice came back when I took that leap and quit.

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Carrie Lloyd
1/22/2012 11:59:13 am

So proud of you, I know you will succeed!

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Susan McLaughlin link
1/23/2012 12:41:24 am

Barbara, thank you for sharing. That is a great inspiration. Thank you Carrie for your support!

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Lyn link
1/23/2012 12:46:05 am

Susan, you are an inspiration and an example of deep-rooted courage.

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Susan McLaughlin
1/23/2012 06:55:47 am

:)

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Michele link
4/25/2012 01:18:55 am

Thank you so much for being an inspiration. I am also a physical therapist who is currently transitioning into life coaching for women, and I'll be integrating the principles of women's health into my practice as well. I no longer feel aligned with being part of this "health care system" which is anything but, thus the transition. I applaud your deep integrity. Thank you so much, and wishing you abundance and joy in your new practice!

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Susan
4/25/2012 01:48:04 am

Thank you Michele. Where do you practice and what is your website? I would love to support you in your transition. I don't know if you have gone through coach training. If you haven't, check out www.soulsalt.com or www.lynchristian.com

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Jane Stone
6/9/2012 04:19:29 pm

I congratulate you for following your convictions, and after attending your Restorative Exercise class I am certain you will succeed. I would like to know more about your objection to the flu shot. I'm not being critical of your position, but I infer there is information that I am missing on the subject, as I was unaware that flu shots are problematic.

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skull shot glass link
10/22/2012 09:51:35 am

That''s quite impressive.

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