You’re probably wondering how I ended up writing about the things I’ve learned. Well, it’s because every day at work, I see so many people still trying to figure out how to really take care of their mind and body.
I share this knowledge you’ll find here on my homepage almost every day with my patients and students, and I can see how grateful they are for it. That’s why I’m sharing it with you too.
Hi! I’m Carina—a physical therapist, biologist, and someone who’s always curious and eager to dive into new things. I’m passionate about learning, but what I enjoy even more is sharing what I know. While teaching my students, I’ve realized that my wide-ranging interests help me see connections others might miss.
My Journey in Physiotherapy: Lessons from the Past
In my early 20s, I was convinced I was going to be a biologist. But it didn’t take long to realize I wasn’t as passionate about it as my fellow colleagues. They all seemed to have a clear path—dream jobs lined up or a specific field they were obsessed with—while I was over here like, “Can’t I just learn everything?” Spoiler: you can’t. And I wasn’t thrilled about that.
I ended up working as a waitress and a ski instructor. I really enjoyed both jobs—it gave me the chance to meet so many people and helped me build confidence when starting conversations with strangers and striking up a good chat. But as much as I liked it, something always felt missing. It took me a while to figure out what that was.
What I really missed was learning. Sure, I picked up things by chatting with people from different cultures and backgrounds, but it wasn’t the same. I couldn’t learn on my own terms. When I applied for my admission exam for physiotherapy, I got to start learning again—and it felt amazing. I remember coming home from work, exhausted from spending the whole day shredding the slopes with my clients, but still excited and ready to soak up some new knowledge. It was the best (never said that during school, lol).
How I Work Today: Pain Recovery, Performance & Holistic Care
Once I got into my physical therapy studies, I was all in. This was the excitement I had been missing during my biology degree. The best part? I didn’t have to specialize to be good at it. In fact, my wide range of knowledge now helps me tackle different problems, work with various patients and students, and approach different diagnoses. My diverse interests make it easier to connect with my patients, build trust quickly, and help them more effectively.
I absolutely love working out, pushing my mind and my body, and doing everything I can to help my patients. To give my patients—and myself—the best care possible, I follow James Clear’s 1% Rule from Atomic Habits, which really blew my mind. The idea is simple: get 1% better every day, and by the end of the year, you’ll be 37 times better than when you started. No matter how busy my day is, I stick to this rule and make sure to learn at least one new thing each day—just one thing I didn’t know before (it’s by the way possible in <15 minutes, max). This insight really shifted my perspective.
It made such a big difference for me, and I want to do the same for you. That’s why I’ve decided to share what I know in the simplest way possible, just like I do with my patients (there is enough medical gibberish out there!). I always try to find comparisons they can relate to because it’s not their area of expertise, and how would they know otherwise? Sure, there’s a ton of information out there, but there’s also a lot of bad info. It’s like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Looking Ahead: Evolving Insights on Healing & Personal Growth
I also dream about my retirement—working out regularly, having a strong “old lady” body, and starting a new study. I’d love to dive into psychology and neurology, but right now, there just isn’t enough time to explore such a complex field while keeping up with all my other interests (and a job, lol). I really want to make sure I fully understand it.
Finding what you’re truly passionate about can be tough, and it’s easy to fool yourself. Whenever I started a new job, picked up a new hobby, or moved to a different city, I’d always think, “This is it—this is my passion.” I wanted it so badly that I convinced myself it was true.
And it was true—for a while. I was worried that my physical therapy studies would end up being just another enthusiastic lie I was telling myself. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of different ways to figure out what my passion is, but one rule of thumb that really worked for me is: “If it feels effortless, like you’re not working at all, if you could do it all day (yes, Cap, we get it 🦸‍♂️✪) and never feel exhausted—that’s your passion.”
Passion is what feels like play for you but work for others—that’s something I learned from Naval Ravikant. You can’t compete with someone who’s playing for hours while others are just working a job.
Coming home from work, sitting at my computer to research, picking up a book to read, or watching YouTube videos and jotting down what I find helpful—none of that feels like work to me. It’s play. Learning is play.
And since life’s greatest adventures start with a question, let me ask you: Are you ready to play?
I’m glad you took the time to learn a bit about me. If you’re ready to explore, learn, and grow, I’m here to help you every step of the way.
Have a great rest of your day!
Love,
Carina 🦊