Let’s face it: anatomy is fascinating—but on paper, it can be mind-numbing.
When I was studying as a physiotherapist, I took pages and pages of anatomy notes. Diagrams, muscles, origins, insertions, nerve supplies... all perfectly written and completely invisible to the world. No one cared. Not even me after a few weeks.
But that changed the day I picked up my stylus and decided to draw.
From Textbooks to Instagram: My Turning Point
I never considered myself an artist. But during the pandemic, I stumbled upon a Domestika course on digital drawing—and something clicked.
I started taking those same muscle origin-insertion charts and reimagining them as fun, scroll-stopping visuals. Think:
- Colorful layered drawings of the rotator cuff
- Step-by-step illustrations of how the core stabilizes your spine
- Comic-style characters explaining posture errors
- Before/after posture sketches for tech neck
The result? Likes, saves, shares... and actual patient engagement.
Why Visuals Work So Well for Physios Online
Let’s be real: most people won’t read your long captions about shoulder impingement or lumbar stability.
But give them a clean, engaging visual breakdown, and they’ll not only stop scrolling—they’ll actually learn something.
Good visual content:
- Makes you stand out in a sea of wordy health posts
- Builds trust by showing you understand complex info and can simplify it
- Encourages shares and saves, which helps growth
- Becomes a teaching tool in your own sessions or online programs
Tools I Use to Turn Notes Into Content
Here’s my quick toolkit:
🖊 iPad + Apple Pencil – Makes sketching feel natural
📲 Procreate – My go-to drawing app (the brush control is unmatched)
🎓 Courses I Recommend:
These courses walk you through basics like proportions and muscle groups, and then take you into creative territory—like exaggeration, stylization, or breaking down poses dynamically.
My Simple Process (That You Can Steal)
Here’s exactly how I turn my notes into content:
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Pick one key concept
→ E.g., "How the glutes support the lower back" -
Sketch it out simply
→ Use 2–3 layers in Procreate: base sketch, muscle highlights, labels -
Add contrast & color
→ I use bright reds/blues for muscle focus, and neutral tones for bones/background -
Label minimally
→ Only the essentials. Make it visual, not textbook-heavy -
Pair it with a concise caption
→ “Your glutes don’t just look good—they stabilize your entire pelvis. Here’s how 👇” -
Post it with value
→ Include education, but keep it short. Use carousels for layered concepts.
It’s Not About Being an Artist—It’s About Being Visual
You don’t need perfect drawing skills. What matters is clarity, creativity, and consistency.
Honestly, most of my early sketches weren’t pretty. But they were helpful. And in today’s social media world, helpful beats perfect. Every time.
The anatomy art courses on Domestika and Udemy helped me learn not just to draw—but to communicate visually. That’s a superpower when you’re in the health field.
Want to Start Creating Your Own Visual Content?
Here’s what I’d recommend:
✅ Take a beginner-friendly course like:
🎨 Digital Drawing Courses on Domestika
Domestika Digital Drawing Course
📚 Anatomy Drawing Courses on Udemy
✅ Start with one muscle group you love explaining
✅ Sketch, post, tweak, repeat
You’ll not only grow your creative muscles—you’ll likely grow your Instagram following, too.
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