What Eye See: Interview with Diane Rizzardo

As featured on Taylor Mckay’s Blog (Taylor Made For You) a personal interview with Physiotherapist Diane Rizzardo

“WHAT EYE SEE” is an ongoing editorial interview series delving beneath exteriors of the creative woman in my life.

They work hard. They are complex. They are raw. Their vulnerabilities are their strengths. They are pearls of wisdom and I hope they will inspire you like they do me.  – Taylor Mckay

TM: Words of wisdom for anyone in recovery mode? (Or anyone wanting to start taking better care of themselves/get in shape)

DR: Don’t make it a chore, find something you love. Exercise is your best preventative medicine and rehab tool. So if you hate the gym – don’t go! Instead try swimming, yoga, pilates, Zumba, boxing, hiking…in BC we have limitless options indoors and out! I’m personally totally addicted to… READ MORE

TM: What is the biggest thing you have learned in your job so far? 

DR: Everyone just wants to be heard. The biggest feedback I get from clients is that they are frustrated with past medical treatment because they’ve felt rushed in and out the door and don’t feel like the healthcare professional working with them is listening to them. I find that especially in the pilates physio environment, people’s walls come down and once that happens they are more able to fully connect with their body during the rehab process… READ MORE“