by Dan Miller, PT, MS, NKT | Aug 26, 2026
As I reflect on conversations I have had with many of you over the years with respect to healing, I think the metaphor of “a diamond in the rough” is particularly fitting regarding rehabilitation as it often asks a person to recognize that what appears to...
by Dan Miller, PT, MS, NKT | Mar 21, 2026
Over nearly three decades as a PT, I’ve found—whether through conversation with patients or simple observation—many opportunities to offer guidance that supports a person’s overall wellness. And by “in support of,” I mean care that extends beyond direct...
by Dan Miller, PT, MS, NKT | Mar 30, 2025
What Does Healing Feel Like? At first glance, answering such a large question can be difficult. Often, we either want to reference the past tense, framed in terms of what we are, fortunately, no longer experiencing, or the future tense, looking ahead to a...
by Dan Miller, PT, MS, NKT | Jan 18, 2025
Often, in fact more often than not, people who seek the care of a Physical Therapist are hoping to rid themselves of some form of pain. “Just make it go away” or “I just want to have my life back” reflect for some, the extent to which pain can interfere with one’s...
by Dan Miller, PT, MS, NKT | Jan 11, 2024
You may recall seeing this quote by Viktor E. Frankl on the wall at Healing Calm Physical Therapy. I believe this quote offers us entrance to a deeper understanding. Pain at first glance is most often something we want to be rid of, the sooner the better thank you and...
