I don’t usually write about my clients, but this story felt important to share.
Ivy isn’t just a client — she’s a colleague and someone I deeply respect. Like many of us in the movement world, she understands the body, works hard, and shows up for others every day. And yet, she found herself struggling with ongoing knee issues that simply weren’t improving.
She did what most of us do — worked harder, stayed disciplined, and tried to manage it on her own. She was doing all the “right” things. But the knee didn’t get better.
At one point, she said something that really stayed with me:
“I’m doing the right things, but I’m not getting better. Is there something I’m missing?”
That question matters. Because no matter how experienced we are, we can’t always see our own blind spots. Sometimes progress doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from seeing things differently, with another set of eyes.
Together, we slowed things down and addressed not just the knee, but how her whole body was loading and compensating. The work was patient, consistent, and intentional.
Then came Mount Eboshi, 133M in elevation, sections with steps 12 inch high — not to prove anything, but to trust her body again.
She climbed it. Strong. Steady. Confident.
This journey is a reminder, especially for those of us who coach others: we also need care, perspective, and support. Being a coach doesn’t mean doing it alone.
Because sometimes, trusting your body again starts with asking for help.
