Toward the end of my kinesiology degree, a class on gait caught my attention: the idea that something like an ankle sprain can alter how you walk, which can then create problems at the knee, the hip, and beyond. That idea of the body as a connected system, rather than isolated parts, is what drew me to osteopathy, which takes that same lens and applies it more broadly. It's also opened the door to working with people who aren't ready for a structured exercise program yet, but still need care.