Foot pain that just won't quit despite custom insoles and countless physio, massage and chiro sessions?

First it was just a dull ache going up or down the stairs, but now? 

It hurts when you walk, stand or even sit still for too long.

Adventurous, spontaneous moments with family and friends get replaced with "Sorry, not today." 

All the things that used to light you up - like weekend hikes, sports, and travel - now feel off-limits. 

And by now, you’ve like tried everything under the sun: physio, chiro, massage and expensive custom orthotics. Maybe you got some temporary relief or it felt like it was getting better for a bit, but nothing ever really lasted. Sooner or later, the pain in your feet would come straight back. 

Here's the real reason for your chronic feet pain and why traditional treatments don't work: 

There's likely nothing wrong with your feet at all. They are simply the messenger, not the source of your pain.

Chronic pain in your feet that doesn't go away despite traditional treatment is usually caused by compensation patterns that your brain developed to protect an old injury elsewhere in your body — usually your ankle, hip, or back.

When one of those areas is injured (even years ago), in order to keep you moving while healing, your brain adjusts how your body walks and stands, usually by turning your feet inward or cutting your steps shorter. 

Over time, if left uncorrected those small compensations in your movement reduces your feet's ability to absorb shock and distribute weight properly. The end result is inflammation, tension and eventually pain that shows up in your feet.

That’s why most traditional approaches to treating feet pain doesn't lead to lasting relief. Because they only treat you where you feel the pain but the root cause of pain is actually due to improper movement mechanics that go beyond just your feet. 

My treatment approach focuses on identifying and correcting these compensation patterns through rebalancing your body’s entire movement mechanics — so your feet (and everything else) can finally move the way they were designed to.

And THAT'S what makes my methodology so effective, even if you've tried everything else. 

"I learned (or relearned) how to walk!...I now feel much better than when I [started]. There were movements that I could not do which I can now do with ease and grace (and a smile). Working with Johdi is an investment for your health (physically and mentally) and really worth it!"

On a fateful night in Oct 2020, I had a serious fall at an indoor climbing facility. I broke several bones in my ankle: tibia, fibula lateral and medial malleolus. I had surgery and was fitted with two metal plates and several pins (twenty-two in total). I had four months of intensive physio (twice a week) to learn how to walk! 

After the green light from the surgeon that I can start to jog I felt that I need to work on my core as I felt that I am weak and unbalanced. I did not experience any particular pain but I know from past experience that after trauma the body isn’t the same and needs to be re-balanced again otherwise it will end up having more injuries. I also read that injuries in the limbs will lead to more injuries if the core is not strong enough and fairly balanced.

Johdi identified the issues ie which muscle or tendon or nerves were weak and how to strengthen them with no brain movement and few repetitions (5 to start with). I have been given very easy ways to test my balance to see whether I am on the right track etc..

I learned (or relearned) how to walk! I received very strong moral support!
Everything, every movement was targeted to address specific issues and they are all no brainer sort of thing! I have to sometimes refrain myself from overdoing some movements!
In addition to the ease of the movements I have to do, most importantly I was listened to and I was provided with adequate solutions and support. Some extremely helpful mental tips were also part of the package!

I now feel much better than when I came in at the start.
There are a couple of movements that I could not do which I can now do with ease and grace (and a smile). Whenever I feel the need, I just get back to the videos, links and numerous tips to get on my feet!

Working with Johdi is an investment for your health (physically and mentally) and really worth it! It is different from the usual/typical no pain no gain type of thing that we are so used to. Expect to work differently but efficiently. Consistency/regularity in the programme is key! 

"Johdi rectified a number of issues stemming back to the consequences of a car crash 30 years ago, and bad posture due to working on a computer all day.  As a result, my neck and posture have improved, and I no longer ache or feel hunched on a daily basis. My foot feels reconnected and Johdi gave me homework sessions to continue working on resolving the bunion issue."

I was experiencing an accumulation of feeling misaligned, out of balance, higher frequency of migraines, and a wonky foot and bunion!

Johdi identified and corrected a number of misalignments that have rebalanced my body and energy with the right targeted questions, a set of very specific diagnostic tests, a warped sense of humour which made our sessions a giggle and most enjoyable, and a targeted gradual process of treatment and elimination of issues from head to toe, with homework exercises in between sessions.

I particularly liked Johdi's brilliant fast-working mind; her cries of joy when we identified a pain point or an 'aha' moment; and her genuine concern and care including in between sessions, when she would check in via Whatsapp to see how I was doing or if there were any consequences to the treatment.

Johdi rectified a number of issues stemming back to the consequences of a car crash 30 years ago, and bad posture due to working on a computer all day.  As a result, my neck and posture have improved, and I no longer ache or feel hunched on a daily basis. My foot feels reconnected and Johdi gave me homework sessions to continue working on resolving the bunion issue myself.

Before working with Johdi, I had two concerns: 1. The cost - Johdi's services are not cheap. Consider this an investment in your wellbeing. I have tried all sorts of different therapies and medicine recommended and covered by health insurance, but none have worked. So you get what you pay for.  Just remember: "Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten".  2. Johdi's scientific terminology and the diagnostic exercises she does is interesting. Personal quote "This sh#t is weird!"  You might think "How is me lifting my arm this way and resisting her hand going to resolve anything"?  But it does work - so go with it!

I have recommended Johdi's services to a number of friends and colleagues who have longstanding (or even recently identified) issues with their back, or pelvic floor muscles, or an injury.  Like me, you may have tried a number of other options, but you will not have found someone who actually cares about finding the cause, rather than a quick-fix solution. Johdi cares, so put yourself, literally, in her hands.

Additional Client Testimonials

Why is identifying and addressing compensation patterns so effective at fixing chronic pain for good? 

It all has to do with how we move!

Every move you make — from lifting a cup to climbing stairs — starts in your brain, specifically the motor control centre. It sends signals to your muscles, telling them how to move. When things are running smoothly, you move pain-free.

But then life happens —injury, surgery, trauma, stress etc.— all of these factors affect your body’s ability to move properly. So, your brain compensates by finding new ways to move. 

If these compensatory patterns aren't corrected once the initial injury heals, they become your new "normal" because your brain continues to send your body the compensatory movement signals, essentially causing your body to forget how it's actually supposed to move. 

Over time, these improper movement patterns creates friction and tension throughout your body which eventually shows up physically as chronic pain.  

My whole-body approach identifies all the faulty movement patterns your body has developed over time —the true source of your pain— and retrains your motor control centre to restore proper movement, finally breaking the cycle for good. The result of my treatment methodology is a complete reset and fix of your entire body's movement mechanics so that it can finally move the way it's meant to. In other words, you won't just walk away with pain-free feet. You'll also walk away with a body that's balanced, strong and resilient to future injuries. 

The first step in all this?

A Personalised Pain Assessment at my studio in Gland, VD to identify all the compensatory movement patterns you’ve developed.

"I'm pain-free. I just bought my first road bike which I don't think I would have done before we started working together."