RETRAINING PROCESS
Process
Our clients consistently feel immediate benefits from the prescribed exercises, often within the first session. Long-term progress for clients with dystonia depends on moving slowly in the first few months to eliminate symptoms. On average, retraining takes about a year. Players with injuries report less pain in the first few months. Slow and incremental retraining is necessary for complete healing and to prevent reinjury.
A player is considered successfully retrained when they can perform without dystonic symptoms and more efficiently than before the onset of MD. Most clients experience continual improvement, though with occasional setbacks, especially early on. These diminish as they gain more experience. It is extremely rare for a player to make no progress or have relapses. We have assisted over 1,000 players, streamlining the recovery process for our clients.
1. Initial Consultation
Duration: 2hr
Cost: US $400
This two hour private consultation is a personalized meeting with our clinicians to assess your current situation and address your specific playing concerns. During this session, we will prescribe a tailored set of exercises to help you overcome your challenges and improve your performance.
2. Retraining Sessions
Duration: 0.5-1hr
Cost: US $60-170/hr
At the beginning of your retraining, you will meet with a clinician at least once a week. As your understanding grows and concerns subside, less frequent sessions are necessary.
Your Primary Clinician, Jan Kagarice, will meet with you approximately once a month for 60 min to assess your progress and adjust the prescribed exercises.
Assistant Clinicians will meet with you approximately 1-3 times per week for 30-60 min sessions. They serve to guide you through the prescribed exercises, answering questions and redirecting as needed.
Group Forums
Duration: 2 hrs
Cost: US $20
Our monthly forums provide a comprehensive, in-depth presentation and discussion of essential concepts for healthy performance practices. These sessions allow participants to engage with experts and peers, fostering a supportive community for shared learning and insights. Whether you’re dealing with dystonia, injury, or other performance-related issues, these forums are designed to enhance your understanding and implementation of effective retraining strategies.
Musician’s Wellness is led by Jan Kagarice, who developed her methodology through more than 40 years of research and experience coaching musicians into the highest levels of artistry