What Is the Physio Moment?
“Physio Moment” refers to a strategic marketing concept in which a business positions itself at the most opportune time and place, ensuring that potential customers find or think of it when they are experiencing the most discomfort or need. It means making your products and/or services memorable and accessible precisely when your customers need them the most.
A long while ago, I endured persistent pain in my shoulder and neck. This discomfort became a part of my daily life, forcing me to avoid activities that might strain my neck. I started feeling older than I was, worrying about how this pain will affect my enjoyment of life. I tried random stretches and forced cracks to relieve the pain temporarily, but nothing seemed to work. Then, one day, I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed. The pain was stabbing, and I was in tears.
Right across from my apartment is a physiotherapy clinic I’ve walked past countless times but never paid much attention to. I remembered the poster of someone holding their neck in pain, but it never resonated with me—until now. In my intense pain, that poster jogged my memory. I visited the clinic’s website, read positive reviews on Google Maps, and browsed through the detailed qualifications of their physiotherapists. They had an easy online booking system, and their automated pre-appointment questionnaire and reminders made me feel they had considered everything.
I booked an appointment and met the physiotherapist. During a 20-minute conversation, they diagnosed me, pointing out that working on a laptop for years without a monitor riser had strained my neck and shoulders. It clicked—I wondered how I had never considered this. The physiotherapist helped relieve my pain through massage and provided me with exercises and step-by-step guides. Over the next five weeks, I visited them weekly. They focused on both relieving the immediate pain and explaining how the pain started and how my muscles and nerves were strained. They detailed how the exercises target the root cause of the pain. Within a month and a half, I was pain-free, and my life had changed. A few months later, I was back to being active and even enjoyed all the rides during a trip to Blackpool!
Nowadays, even though I occasionally let stress flare up the niggles, I have the exercises and techniques to get back to normal. And when it goes too far, I know the physiotherapist who understands my history can help me set things straight again. I even visit the clinic for a quarterly massage, recommending them to everyone I know, left, right, and centre.
This transformation is what I call the Physio Moment. The physiotherapist was right in front of my building; I never needed them. But their presence and poster came to my mind when my pain was unbearable. My life transformed once I embarked on a journey with them. They delivered. They guided me through pain management and relief. I am a client for life. I’m a brand advocate for them.
Physio Moment is strategically positioning your business to be found or remembered by potential customers at their moment of greatest need.
The Power of the Physio Moment in Marketing
The Physio Moment is a powerful concept for mapping the customer journey in the Five Stages of Awareness. It’s the pivotal point where a person transitions from being unaware, problem-aware, or solution-aware to product-aware and beyond. Here’s how the stages align with this moment:
- Unaware: Before the acute incident, I lived with the pain, considering it a part of life.
- Problem Aware: The pain became a significant issue, disrupting my life and making me realise I needed help.
- Solution Aware: The memory jogged by the clinic’s poster made me aware that physiotherapy could be a solution.
- Product Aware: Visiting the clinic’s website and reading reviews made me aware of their specific offerings and the quality of their service.
- Most Aware: The immediate and ongoing relief provided by the physiotherapist confirmed their value, turning me into a loyal client and advocate.
Leveraging the Physio Moment
The Physio Moment can definitely help with crafting messaging and strategies that resonate at each stage of the customer journey:
- For the Unaware Stage: Educational content highlighting common issues like neck pain from poor ergonomics can help potential clients recognise their problems.
- For the Problem Aware Stage: Stories and testimonials about how physiotherapy has changed lives can guide them toward seeking solutions.
- For the Solution Aware Stage: Detailed information about services, qualifications, and client reviews can build trust and consideration.
- For the Product Aware Stage: Clear calls-to-action, easy booking systems, and well-explained treatment plans can convert interest into action.
- For the Most Aware Stage: Follow-up care, regular communication, and additional services like massage therapy can maintain client loyalty and encourage referrals.
By observing these stages and leveraging the Physio Moment, your business can, too, develop strategic content that aligns with where potential customers are in their journey. This strategic approach ensures the right message reaches the right person at the right time, transforming potential customers into loyal advocates and driving sustainable growth for your business.
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