2022 sees Greenacres celebrating a number of key milestones. The story begins when Bridget moved to Glinton from Wales in 2010 and much has changed since. Settling into married life, stabilizing a then 7yr old into school, converting the onsite shed into a chalet office, and setting up Greenacres Chiropractic Centre… Those were the initial challenges on the agenda, and having taken a while the doors were finally opened for business in January 2012.

Since then, nothing has really stood still.

Getting the word out there about the new business was the first hurdle. From the installation of signage at the top of the driveway, to attending local networking events and advertising in the local magazines. Through her networking connections, Bridget joined a business mastermind group – the group believed then Greenacres Chiropractic Centre was Peterborough’s best-kept secret! Struggling to be busy at times in the early stages, the clinic has held its own and chalked up 10 years of history. Meaning that Greenacres has been helping and supporting the ‘back bones’ (and other joints) of the local community.

Practicing Chiropractic for 20 years

Another great milestone for Bridget is having amassed 20 years in the profession of Chiropractic. Bridget says…

“During this time, I have grown to appreciate that not everything is physical (biomechanical). Even if we perceive that to be the problem as sufferers, sometimes there is a rather overzealous helping of pain perception delivered by our minds. Coming in the guise of stress, anxiety, depression and what’s known in the profession as ‘illness behaviours’”.

“In 2016 I trained as a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist starting to help many people with emotional and physical pain in this way. Through connections with an old University Chiropractic friend, became aware of Rapid Pain Elimination Technique (RPET) part of the Sanomentology (the big brother to hypnotherapy) stable of protocols. In 2018, I trained to deliver Sanomentology therapy too. The results were awesome and there is no touch needed, just working with people on a very deep level ridding them of their pain”.

Feeding the mind to improve services

There’s always the need to learn behind the reason Bridget is always updating her knowledge. Driven by professional regulations in both camps requiring a certain number of hours of continual professional development each year.

In more recent years her mother requires more and more support, and roles have switched. Bridget is now her caregiver as she lives within the family home. Home life is busy with her son at college and working, a husband working shifts, and a house that is still under renovation.

Things haven’t stopped in the clinic

When we get to 2019 the clinic is the busiest it has ever been. Then in February 2020, skill sets expand into finger-prick blood tests supporting patients fully with their knowledge and understanding of background health, particularly pre-diabetes. When March 2020 came along, well, we all know what happened there! Everything business-wise stops and Bridget’s focus turns to looking after and protecting her mother. The forecourt of the clinic has a long-overdue makeover, to make parking a little easier and the interior of the clinic is revamped, making it more clinical and easier to COVID proof.

When doors to the clinic reopen in January 2021 having been closed for 10 months, the clinic is busier than ever. It becomes apparent that people have developed a keen eye for looking after themselves, often pre-emptively. Becoming less tolerant of the wait times for NHS physios and keen not to be a burden to the system.

So, what for the future? Bridget says, “Clinic remains busy and often now have a waiting time of 2 weeks for new patients, so if you think you need my help don’t leave it till it is an emergency”.

There is always something to do

Ongoing projects at the clinic include improving the energy footprint of the building, but also moving forward to provide a service that combines her skills. Connecting both your mind and body so that you can live a long and healthy life.

Rebranding to reflect the whole service offered

Over the last year behind the scenes, the clinic has rebranded and brought all the services under one umbrella. You may have noticed the name change to Greenacres Health with a new Logo.

“One website, one Facebook Page, meaning more time to develop my skills yet further and to fulfil my vision of helping you more holistically to live that long and happy life, the next training course has already started!”

To celebrate everything that has been achieved and that is still to come, Bridget is holding an open day on Saturday, August 6th from 1 pm till 4 pm. If you are a current patient, have been in the past or know someone who is. Whether you are interested to know what chiropractic is, or what is involved in talking therapy. Maybe you’re just curious as to what goes on at the bottom of Westbourne Drive in Greenacres Health. You are all welcome! The celebration runs between 1 pm and 4 pm for a cuppa, glass of something fizzy, and some delicious cake. There will be a couple of activities for the younger ones, so feel free to bring them too.

Open invitation

So pop along on the 6th of August and meet Bridget and the team who support her behind the scenes. Please park cars on Helpston Road and take a short walk down the drive adjacent to Arthur Mellows Village College. We will be set up on the forecourt and so there will be no parking available on site. Bring sun hats if it is very warm, as the forecourt is very sunny.

Bridget looks forward to welcoming you and introducing her team to you, at the open day. For more information, please contact Greenacres by phone 01733 254239 or via the contact us page on the website Greenacreshealth.co.uk