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Massage Therapy Personal Statement

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I was raised in a unique environment which would transform my views on delivering exceptional, dedicated care to patients. Although my father never imposed pursuing a career in medicine, he was strict in regards to extracurricular activities such as sports. As I grew older, the question of why sports were emphasized early in my life had finally been answered by my father. He explained that sports emphasized teamwork, taught the value of perseverance, and the importance of striving to break past barriers which once seemed impossible. After our conversation and further reflection, I realized the importance of the skills obtained from my previous involvement in sports. A sport was not only an after-school activity, it was a commitment. Practices were held early which required diligence and dedication of every member on the team. Lessons of leadership and teamwork strengthened my passion for pursuing a career in medicine. Although my interest in medicine started young, my devotion heightened when I began university. The experiences in my father’s office allowed me to …show more content…

I was shy at first but quickly learned how to build rapport with patients from all walks of life. Over time, the lessons learned at the clinic allowed me to gain confidence with communication and treatment of patients. The lesson of building personal connections to the patients showed a different perspective with regards to patient care. My confidence increased further as I gained knowledge in procedures used to treat spinal, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, and other muscle, ligament, or tendon injuries. I thought the limit of knowledge here had been reached until I noticed how affable my father was towards his patients. I realized the importance of developing those connections with patients to improve not only their physical health, but their mental and emotional health as

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