“When we got to see them [pioneers in the field of manual therapy], what I realized was, they all asked the question ‘What if?’. And that ‘What if?’ question normally came when they made a mistake with a patient.”
– Jack Stagge
“Very few of them were full of themselves. The majority of the ‘greats’ that I was around felt that they were given a gift, and felt that they weren’t that special… they just didn’t stop looking.”
– Jack Stagge
“As a profession, we have two kinds of people in physical therapy. Those that have a job, and those that have a profession. If you’re going to be a professional in anything, I don’t care what it is, it’s going to take more time and more effort… and sacrifice!”
– Jack Stagge
Welcome back everyone! This conversation is with my friend Jack Stagge. As you will hear, Jack has a lot of training with some of the best in manual therapy history. You will also notice rather quickly that he is a wonderful story-teller. As with many of our other podcasts and conversations, Jack has incredible insight when it comes to life as a professional, as well as balancing that with personal life. One unique aspect of our friendship is that I’ve gotten to know Jack somewhat personally for a short time as I was a student intern and he was my clinical instructor. So, I can personally attest to Jack’s skill as a clinician and how great of a guy he truly is. Please enjoy this conversation with Jack Stagge!
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“As a profession, we are the most gifted. We have a lot of scientific backing… we’ve been gifted with this huge thing! […] We have the ability to impact people on all levels. Physical, emotional, spiritual, whatever! […] Beceause we give all the time, there’s a giving and a connection. We can make an impact on a person… a whole person.”
– Jack Stagge
“As a therapist, always be looking for a place you can give and get nothing back.”
– Jack Stagge
Links of interest:
International Manual Therapy Seminars
Manual Therapy Forum 