Case Study

Name

First Name

Last Name

Reason for Visit

Reason for clients requesting treatment

GUT: constipation, IBS, bloating

ENERGY: kickstart healthy lifestyle, weight control

STRESS: hormonal issues, migraines

DETOX: after holiday or overindulgence, skin problems etc

IMMUNE: food sensitivities, recurring illness etc

OTHER: explain in treatment procedure summary

Describe client's lifestyle

ConsiderBioPsychoSocial needs: medication, stressful job, sedentary lifestyle, water intake, exercise, diet etc.

Describe client's demeanor

i.e. nervous, challenging etc

Review all contraindications

– should you treat your client?

Treatment Procedure

Give a brief summary of the treatment procedure that you undertook.

Include any issues that may have arisen both with the client and equipment.

Did you need to adapt your treatment plan for your client to accommodate their individual needs

e.g. bad back, neck support, haemorrhoids, vertigo, sensitivity to latex or lubrications used.

Management and Outcome

How did the client feel during the treatment

ie. Cramping, nausea, anxious

Did you observe fermentation or trapped gas during the treatment?

Did you observe any signs of Candida Albicans or parasites?

If the client released any faecal matter what was the consistency?

According to the Bristol Stools Chart. Also state amount (+ to +++) and colour.

Did the client have a good release on the toilet post treatment?

Post Treatment Advice to Client

What post treatment advice did you give?

(remember you cannot diagnose)

What recommendations did you make to improve bowel function?

e.g. increase water intake, dietary advice, stress reduction techniques, probiotics etc.

Did you give the client a post treatment advice sheet?

List any other additional information you have given?

Did you feel that the client would benefit from further treatments?

Summary and Reflective Practice

If the client was to book a further treatment would you change your treatment plan?

How did you find the treatment process for your client?

On reflection is there anything you would do differently?

What have you learnt from this treatment?