Feeling Lost After College Rejection? Alternatives you can Do If You Didn't Get Into Physical Therapy School or Simply Can't Afford it.

The journey to where I am today has been a significant investment, both financially and personally. Reflecting on my path, if I were to start over with the knowledge I have now, I often wonder what choices I could have made differently while still enjoying the deeply rewarding experience I cherish in my "job" every single day. Also to empower others to do the same, what would I do differently? What could be done in the current socioecocomical landscape of restrictions to attaining a rewarding career in wellness?

An initial investment would be six years at Northeastern University, So today start at $300k. Following that, I pursued an advanced manual therapy program that added another $100,000 to my journey. Additionally, my training in GYROTONIC has amounted to about $8,000, while my certified nutritionist program contributed another $5,000.

These days, it’s important to recognize that much of this knowledge can be gained through determination and self-guided learning available on the internet. The resources are abundant, and with the right mindset, anyone can access this wealth of information.

My pursuit of a nutrition certification began in 2002 after an incident where a medical doctor confronted me for "practicing outside my scope" simply for advising a client to explore a gluten-free diet. Ironically, this advice was rooted in genuine care; the patient, who had been suffering from pelvic pain, experienced significant relief and regained her quality of life through my abdominal pelvic myofascial release and dietary advice. It’s a reminder that sometimes, even the best intentions can be met with resistance from those who feel insecure in their expertise. Attack the innovators, classic.

Today, you wouldn’t face the same scrutiny for exploring these topics, as concepts like fluoride, cooking with plastic, glyphosate, intermittent fasting, and gluten or dairy-free diets have become widely more acceptable to debate and pivot. While some may still attempt to undermine dietary changes—often citing opinions from their GI specialists (here in Boston some GI specialists still tell their patients it doesn't matter what they are eating) —there is a growing community of professionals who support these "newer" approaches. Hence, the need for formal certification to counter such skepticism has diminished.

Are you someone who:

Can't afford college

Didn't get into PT, AT, CN, PA school

Is concerned about AI replacing many jobs

Is looking for a new career inspiration

is already a yoga teacher, meditator, homesteader, nutritionist, mom, dad or athlete?

My advice is this.

Get a few people together and purchase a massage table. Put one person on the table and start with my three courses and see if any of you are pulled to do it as a profession. Don't bother listening to my content in the courses until you have a partner lying down. Effeiency with our dwindeling attention spans, also most PT healer personalities are motor learners anyway. For each technique I talk you through the hands on. Perform them all for as long as the video is playing or about 10 minuites each. Your skill will improve obviously with time. Your interface, your depth perception, your knowing of anatomy...

What I am showing you in the videos is NOT some boring class 101! I hated these classes so wouldn't subject you to it. I present the things I MOST use in my cash based, wait lised practice in Boston. It is priced to be inexpensive, that doesn't mean it's cheap. Yes you can start here. It is the highest bar I know yet there is no lock on this information. If you like it, invest further in an actual career that you can do professionally. No need to spend as much as I did!

I feel strongly about the work that I do (regardless of my 30 years in and the price tag I paid) can and should be learned by more people! Even if you only want it for your own families, that is enough of a reason, if done within your time and financial resources! $150 for a massage table and $225 for my core 3 classes gets you started. Foundational Bodywork for kids is coming soon...

Massage therapy school is around 15-20k I believe. GYROTONIC, Pilates or Yoga training done well should cost you around 10k Purchasing equipment another 10k if you want your own studio. Attainable, relevent, Soul directed and the reward of being in service. Priceless really.

With a solid foundation in massage therapy, a few high-quality anatomy classes, and a passion for helping others, you can reach a level of expertise similar to mine without incurring exorbitant costs. Throughout my 30 years of experience, I have honed my diagnostic skills and teaching methods, packaging vintage published osteopathic techniques so they are accessible that I am eager to share with others.

My courses are inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Many of my live course participants have massage therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers in their classes, but I also warmly welcome moms, yoga instructors, and even grandparents who wish to learn for the benefit of their families. The journey of learning and growth is open to all, and together, we can create a supportive community dedicated to health and wellness.