Big anniversary for great local business
I WOULD like to say “thank you”… I was thinking to myself when I founded Stepping Out Podiatry 20 years ago, there were two reasons that I wanted to embark on this business venture. One was more self-centred, comprising of growth in my career and drive to showcase the skills needed to combine being a health practitioner and business owner. The other a deep passion to use the skills I’ve acquired to help others in need, and provide them a reliable health service in their community.
I was 24 at the time, and being successful meant something different to me 20 years ago, than it does now. We all evolve and our experiences in life make us who we are today. The last 20 years has been a journey of many highs and lows, tough choices to make, friendships gained and lessons learned. Only from these lessons however do you grow into something better, but only if you are willing to listen and pivot when necessary.
This journey has also been mixed with heartfelt words from employees, hugs from patients, and appreciation by both. My success has been measured by these things, and I am lucky to have experienced a career within a community that has given as much to me, as I have to them.
I will always keep striving to make my workplace the best it can be for both employees and for the community. I love my staff, and I love the Hinterland Community that has supported me over the past 20 years. I have patients who have been with me since the first day I opened the doors of Stepping Out Podiatry, and this loyalty is a very rare thing these days. This is the memory that I hold most out of my career.
The picture you see is of my first patient, and now friend, Jim Hilbert.
Jim has been with me through location moves, staff changes, and personal challenges.
He has walked this journey with me and I thank him for the unconditional support he has provided me.
Stepping Out Podiatry is now ingrained in the Hinterland Community and I am proud to provide such a trusted and reputable health service. Thank you everyone, for a wild adventure we have had, and cheers to many more ahead of us!