"When my former boss messaged to find out where in the world I was and asked if I could attend the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Chiropractic Clinic where I used to work, I quickly put some planning into action."
It's a small family business, with a policy based on trust, integrity, and transparency; Principles which are valuable to me. Having benefitted from chiropractic care throughout my life, working as a chiropractic assistant was a job I was proud of, and along with the chiropractors, I took much diligence in educating patients about aftercare, maintenance, and preventative measures to avoid injuries.
Building and nurturing genuine friendships is vital. So, even though it has been over 10 years since I left the company, supporting and offering my assistance was not only a priority but an absolute pleasure for me.
I remember the genuine, warm welcome I received when I first entered the clinic for my initial interview, and I quickly recognised that the company valued work ethics, and offered tailormade care to patients instead of providing customers with "one fit-all packages" of booking many treatments, without educating them on the proper healing process that occurs from regular appointments and exercises recommended by the chiropractor. The kindness and caring nature of the team gave me a feeling of belonging, which was naturally extended to patients who attended the clinic initially to relieve pain and grew to become family through the maintenance and aftercare education that is given.
It was not only a celebration of the number of years, but also a celebration of having survived and continual growth even after a long closure during the pandemic.
I had that nostalgic feeling being back in the clinic after so many years, interacting and socialising with old patients, and other relations. It was like I had never left, and my former bosses are baffled as to how I remembered the names, faces, and past scenarios of customers. On the other hand, customers were happy to see me, even though some only recognised me from my accent.
My multi-role was decorating and setting up the area, manning the coffee station, and I was tasked to be the official photographer. For the first time, I did mobile photography, something that's a little out of my comfort zone. However, the photos turned out pretty well.
It wasn't all work though, you know?
All work and no play makes...
So, yes, I took a swing, of course, knowing that if I fell out, I would be in the right hands of my chiropractor :)
Some Photos of the Day Captured by me.
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Although it was an open day to celebrate 20 years of operation, with a turnout of approximately 70 guests, the occasion was all about appreciation and their dedication to creating equal opportunities and accepting differences.
Head chiropractor and his wife, the practice manager.
... And their lovely daughter, who I've known since she was 3 years old.
Dream Catchers Chasers
The family have been good to me, and they instil in me that nothing is impossible and that we can achieve whatever we want to, if we seek the requirements, and take diligent steps to achieve them.
They began as a young couple with big dreams, who have worked assiduously to achieve their goals and crack knock down barriers. What started as a small clinic in their front room, has expanded to a full-size clinic with multiple treatment rooms, and a sister branch in another city.
The company continues to offer intensive staff training for personal development, and they are actively involved in community outreach programmes for promoting good back and spinal health and proper manual handling.
I thank you for reading, and I hope that in one way or another, this has inspired you, the way this past and present involvement at this company has inspired me:)
Cheers,
All images were taken by me.