28/12/2024
The Optimistic Osteopath
What do you do when your role becomes redundant due to covid lockdowns, no-one is hiring and the economic outlook is uncertain and bleak?
Remain optimistic, start your own business and develop this into a thriving practice incorporating three other osteopaths and a myotherapist, in an amazingly short space of time.
This was the situation faced by Ryan Turner, proprietor of Eastern Region Osteopathy, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing recently.
After completing a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Osteopathy in 2018, Ryan commenced work in Heathmont as an osteopath until 2020 when Covid19 enacted some of its damage to sectors of the community.
With people reticent to venture out for medical assistance and uncertainty looming thick in the air, it was a difficult time to find another osteopath role. Undaunted, Ryan found alternative work in Aged Care but there remained a fierce desire to develop his own private practice, based on the knowledge that a good osteopath plays a major role in reducing pain and helping people overcome injury.
Whilst working full time in Aged Care, Ryan rented his own premises in September 2020 as Covid stage 4 restrictions were lifted and started working there two days per week. As his private practice grew, he was able to reduce his Aged Care workload.
Eventually, the private practice became his full-time role.
In February 2023, the practice moved to its current site in Croydon and has been joined by a Myotherapist and three Osteopaths.
When asked of his secrets to success, Ryan advised there are several ingredients and not one single, silver bullet.
A passion for work. It is very rewarding to reduce pain and assist people to overcome their injuries.
Build loyalty and trust – don’t overtreat! The main objective is to treat the issue effectively and as quickly as possible. Ryan provided an example where he treated a painter with wrist pain and cysts due to repetitive stress and the ailment was resolved in one session.
Build a strong rapport with patients. The mental aspect of pain is also extremely important and showing a genuine interest in people helps ameliorate this.
Network well and utilize community connections such as sporting clubs, where Ryan has a strong involvement.
This is a fantastic example where a business owner has followed their dream and turned a precarious situation into one of overwhelming success.
For any assistance in getting the body back up and running to its fullest potential, please contact Ryan on;
P: (03) 8777 0757
E: info@easternregionosteopathy.com.au
W: https://easternregionosteopathy.com.au/
Know another inspiring local business story? Please contact me on;
P: 0450 765 592
E: simonbateman@trustedadvisor.com.au
W: https://simonbateman.trustedadvisor.com.au
