{"id":24132,"date":"2020-04-20T13:42:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T03:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=24132"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:03:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:03:23","slug":"how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Your Practice to Online Telehealth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you\u2019ve decided to take your practice online. Telehealth is a great opportunity for both clients and practitioners, especially in the current circumstances. Being able to practice online gives you the freedom to run your own business from your own home. It also gives clients who may be too busy or unable to get away from home the opportunity to take advantage of the wonderful services you\u2019re offering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it can sometimes feel overwhelming\nadapting to a new way of doing things. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to offer some\nhelpful tips on how to take your business online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#The_Planning_Phase\" >The Planning Phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#Getting_Set_Up_for_Your_Appointment\" >Getting Set Up for Your Appointment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#1_Pick_Your_Filming_Location\" >1. Pick Your Filming Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#2_Gather_Your_Equipment\" >2. Gather Your Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#3_Test_Everything\" >3. Test Everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#4_When_In_Session\" >4. When In Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#5_Keep_Checking_In\" >5. Keep Checking In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#6_Have_a_Backup_Plan\" >6. Have a Backup Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-practice-to-online-telehealth\/#Pro_Tips\" >Pro Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Planning_Phase\"><\/span><strong>The Planning Phase<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find Your Niche<\/strong>. Know which areas of your field you specialise in and want to focus on; don\u2019t try to do it all. Your specific expertise should be clear in people\u2019s mind when they think of you as a practitioner. This will help you find the right clients for you. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Know Your Target Clients<\/strong>. The reality is most clients fit pretty well into categories. List the characteristics of your ideal&nbsp;client, then think of a couple more profiles of clients you\u2019re trying to attract. Knowing who you\u2019re targeting will help in the planning of your sessions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be Prepared<\/strong>. Create 3-4 training templates, sessions, or routines to suite your target clients, whether it\u2019s a plan for yoga routines, personal training sessions, or for a guided meditation. The fact it\u2019s a template doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t individualise it for each client; you will following your initial assessment. Continue to modify it over time as you see what does or doesn\u2019t work for this client, and as you develop a deeper understanding of your client\u2019s goals and desires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Up-To-Date<\/strong>. Regularly look for the latest routines, techniques, or information related to your field to provide your clients with a better service. This will also help them eliminate boredom, making it more likely they will stick with you and the program you have established for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get inspired<\/strong>. You can find a lot of resources online. Check out what other yoga instructors, personal trainers, or professionals in your field are already doing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Set_Up_for_Your_Appointment\"><\/span><strong>Getting Set Up for Your Appointment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pick_Your_Filming_Location\"><\/span><strong>1. Pick Your Filming Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L<strong>ighting<\/strong>. Set yourself up with the light and windows BEHIND the camera. &nbsp;Film yourself against a neutral background, like a white, grey or beige wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space<\/strong>. Know how much of the room you can see through the camera lens. Tape out a \u201csafe area\u201d perimeter for you to move around in without going out of frame; if you\u2019re doing a yoga or workout session, you want to make sure you position the camera so you\u2019re able to capture your entire body.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interruptions<\/strong>. Put the do not disturb sign on the door, put your mobile out of reach and on silent, switch off anything that alerts you to messages on your screen. This is your client\u2019s time, you need to remove the possibility of distraction\u2026 including the kids and the cat! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gather_Your_Equipment\"><\/span><strong>2. Gather Your Equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Device to Film On. <\/strong>You can use your phone, a tablet, or a computer. Whatever you&#8217;re working with must a solid internet connection and good camera quality (not blurry or pixelated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tripod<\/strong>. This one is not a necessity, but it may make filming easier. Tripod stands for smart phones are inexpensive and easy to buy online or any phone shop. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighting<\/strong>. Natural light is best but take care that you don\u2019t have a big window or any other lights behind you, because then you will be really dark. It\u2019s best if the window is behind the camera, or on the side. If you choose to, you can invest in a ring light or some softbox lights that professional photographers use. They are not overly expensive and will make a big difference, they also can be packed away easily when you don\u2019t need them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio<\/strong>. Sound quality is very important because your clients will be following along to your voice during your sessions. Using the internal microphone from your computer or phone may be ok, but be sure to test it thoroughly before your first session, and make sure you do the test standing as far away from the camera as you will be in a real session. If you will be doing yoga moves, practice doing those so you know how loud you\u2019ll need to speak in order for your clients to hear you and you can get used to making sure your head is always turned towards the camera. If your device cannot pick up the sound well enough you can invest in a headset or in-ear device that will send your words straight to your computer or phone, such as Bluetooth headphones. If you opt for a headset, make sure your audio device is compatible with your filming device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head Phones. <\/strong>If you\u2019re doing a counselling session, make sure you\u2019re in a private, quiet room alone. Wearing headphones will help assure your clients that what they are saying is private and no one else can hear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Props<\/strong>. Make sure you have all of the equipment needed for your session. If you&#8217;re using weights, yoga mats, resistance bands, etc. make sure your client has them as well. If you are trying to create a relaxed ambiance you can use candles or calming music provided it does not overpower your voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Test_Everything\"><\/span><strong>3. Test Everything<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Record a 1-2 minute test video doing what you would be doing in your session to see what your space looks like, how the lighting is working, and to make sure you can be heard clearly. Note that you\u2019ll get different types of light near a window depending on the weather and time of day, so be adaptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_In_Session\"><\/span><strong>4. When In Session<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticipate demonstrating your exercises or routines more than in-person sessions.I\u2019ve found this method of teaching ideal for visual learners. But, in my experience, if a client can\u2019t understand a movement when you verbally cue them, they will turn their faces toward the camera and stare at you expectantly. So while you\u2019re talking, also demonstrate the exercise. Moral of the story \u2014 teaching over video is very much a visual medium. We can enhance the enjoyment of their sessions simply by elevating what our students see on their screens. It is easy to forget what props a client has with them if they aren\u2019t visible. Ask the client to lay their props out alongside the mat so you can have a visual reminder of them and incorporate them into their session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_Checking_In\"><\/span><strong>5. Keep Checking In<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the aid of hands-on learning, we have to excel at other forms of feedback, specifically through language. Remind the client that the session is their time to ask questions and practice speaking up about any pain or discomfort in a safe environment. This could be the first time they\u2019ve had the opportunity to ask questions about their body if they\u2019ve been taking crowded group fitness classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Have_a_Backup_Plan\"><\/span><strong>6. Have a Backup Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails (technically) you should have a backup plan. Work it out with your client at the beginning of the session. You can call them on their phone if you get disconnected. Have a second device ready to go. If your laptop fails, maybe you can finish the session by reconnecting with your client on your phone. If you experience wifi disruptions, connect to your mobile hotspot. <strong>Anticipate technology going awry and have a plan to fix it. <\/strong>Communicate with your clients and try your best to accommodate in the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Document your set-up. For example, take pictures of where you put your mat, your computer or phone, and the lights. This way it will only take you a minute to set everything up the next time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close all internet programs that you\u2019re not using during your session. They will be using some of your available internet resources which can cause the connection to be problematic. Browsers, other online communication tools, and cloud backup can slow your system down. Other devices connected to your internet will also slow things down. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark clothing makes detailed movement difficult to see on camera. So when teaching yoga, stretching, or even personal training it may help the clients to see you better if you wear bright clothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like with everything, practice makes perfect. The more you practice the more calm you will feel before your class, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on what you want to teach and not the technical set-up. 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