THE JOYS OF OPENING A NEW BUSINESS...!!!

So, I thought I was really organised......!!!

I spoke with an accountant, set out a business plan, got the finance sorted, added 10% to all my quotes, did my research on each item and bit the bullet.

I was going to open my first physio clinic and I couldn't wait :-) !!

Excited by the journey and the prospect I hit the walls at top speed with the colours of my recently branded logo. A few friends helped out and progress was great....'should be done by the end of the weekend' my sister and I decided by about lunch time on Saturday!!

Nearly 2 months later and we're open. Not fully kitted with pictures and tables for coffee etc but the treatment room is looking great and the new loo - glorious!

I've learnt LOADS!! Doing this on your own is no fun, but have a friend or two and it's a whole different ball game.

We celebrated the purchase of the first plants, we painted everything within an inch of its life and then painted it again, we've cleaned and shopped and research over and over again and still there's more to do...and spend.

We have had some happy times en route though. BT connected the landline....yeh....at last we're live to the world, then we decided to take a rather large BT box off the wall, cutting the cables as we went and before we knew it the line was dead too. Oh dear what had we done!! Thankfully, it wasn't our fault but there was a moment or two of concern and laughter/disbelief!!

Sourcing people to help with our mission has also been an interesting journey, from those who turn up on time and those that don't turn up at all, those who, no matter how much you beg, for some reason just won't give you a receipt for their work, those who's skills are decidedly dodgey, to those who were speedy, honest and did a great job.

Now, at last, the heating is on, the landline connected, the signage up and the team at the ready. The excitement is tangible.

......Can't wait to see what's ahead.....

THE PHYSIO PLACE CLINIC - OPEN AT LAST.....

Monday this week saw the first day of opening of The Physio Place's new clinic in North View, Westbury Park, Bristol.

We'll be treating sports injuries, back and neck pain, pre and post operative and postural problems amongst other things.

In addition to physiotherapy we're also now offering sports massage, pilates (including pre and post natal pilates) and personal training.

In addition to me there are now three new faces to the team. Sian Lowe who is going to be on reception, Sarah Williams a physiotherapist and Cecelia Skoglund who will be taking the pilates and doing the sports massage and personal training.

Why not take advantage of the introductory offer we're running until the end of December and enjoy 10% off your first treatment when you mention this blog.

If you have any questions about any of the things I've mentioned above, from how physio or sports massage etc can help you or if you need some advice on an injury or musculoskeletal ache/pain that you're experiencing please do email me jemma@thephysioplace.com and I'll do my best to help.