Balance Physical Therapy Founder Urges us to make Regular deposits into ‘Healthcare Bank Account’ Dr. John Farahmand founded Balance Physical Therapy to help patients improve movement and manage pain.
Salinas, CA, August 31, 2020 - Dr. John Farahmand founded Balance Physical Therapy to help patients improve movement and manage pain. Yet through the years he’s found that his practice plays an important role in preventive care. Part of the treatment at BPT includes education — helping people heal, grow and feel empowered to build a stronger, more resilient body. Patient education, especially focused on injury prevention, is a huge element of the practice, effectively helping to reduce return visits. Farahmand puts the topic into relatable terms. “I always like to ask people whether they do anything to save for retirement,” he said. “When they answer ‘yes,’ and I ask them why, they say, ‘Well, because I know I'll slow down some day and I'd like to have something put away to draw from.’ ” Making regular deposits into a “healthcare bank account” can increase long-term wellness and longevity. “Remember, regardless of how well you take care of yourself, time will force you to make some withdrawals along the way,” said the 46-year-old founder and CEO. “We must invest in the things we want to grow. If you want to have a healthy healthcare balance, start learning to make deposits. It’s really hard to draw from an account with a zero balance.” Part of the answer involves taking personal responsibility for ourselves. “Stay mobile and stay fit,” he said. “Everything in your life starts with a healthy body.” Farahmand loves the philosophy of Hollywood actor Dick Van Dyke, who’s still spry at age 94. His secret? Wake up each day and keep moving. “I think that is right in line with our slogan at Balance Physical Therapy — Movement is Medicine,” he said. “I believe in that, heart and soul.” To help relieve stress and stay active, Farahmand offers the following tips: You don't need fancy equipment to work out: Walk, run, bike, garden … just get moving. Disconnect from the outside world periodically by putting down your electronic devices. Find a quiet place and focus on breathing and meditation, even for 10 minutes.