As I embarked on my journey with Vojta therapy, challenges and opportunities intertwined to shape my professional path. In July 2005, I returned to Germany for an intensive two-week session, beginning with theory and research in Munich under the guidance of Professor Laufens. Despite the linguistic hurdles posed by his low-toned speech and my evolving German vocabulary, the experience laid a foundational understanding of Vojta's principles.

In the realm of physical therapy techniques, Vojta stands out in Europe as an exclusive method, primarily reserved for physiotherapists. This uniqueness posed a challenge for me as a chiropractor, especially given the scarcity of English translations for essential texts like "Das Prinzip" and "Cerebellar Disturbance of the Child."

Venturing into the world of Vojta therapy meant overcoming not only linguistic barriers but also cultural and educational ones. My journey began with a daunting task: learning German, the language intertwined with the technique's teachings. Despite my prior exposure to German during high school, the rustiness of my skills posed a daunting challenge

As we flew home from Prague on Sunday 9/9/2001, the events that unfolded cast a shadow over our trip. Before departing, we searched the city for Dr. Janda’s home near the US embassy but were thwarted by roadblocks. The atmosphere was tense, as we were asked to provide emergency contact information at the airport—a request we had never encountered before. Just days after our return, the tragedy of 9/11 shook the world, dimming the excitement of our recent journey.

In 1998, my rehabilitation training under the guidance of Craig Liebensen and LACC introduced me to luminaries like Dr. Vladimir Janda and Karel Lewit. So, when the chance arose to delve deeper into their teachings in Prague, I couldn't resist. Those two weeks were transformative, but it was on the final day that my true inspiration ignited.

Dr. Lewit, our instructor for the day, introduced us to Dr. Pavel Kolar and his groundbreaking work. Kolar's demonstration of Reflex Locomotion according to Vojta left me in awe. Witnessing the oscillation of the lateral thoracic wall in the serratus anterior was nothing short of revelatory.

Have you ever sat through a conference where presenters effortlessly recite research data as if plucking fireflies from a summer night sky, only for it to disappear just as quickly? It's impressive, no doubt, but often lacks practicality. Like those fleeting fireflies, the data flits about, bursting with excitement before fading into obscurity. If you want to capture that magic, you need to catch it in a cup and take a closer look – print the study and get out your highlighter.