I am very lucky to have not one, but four mentors who have been a huge part of my chiropractic journey. :) Here's a little bit about the part they've played in chronological order:
-Dr. D-My first chiropractor and educator. I didn't even know what chiropractic was when I started going. My mom just kind of dragged me there saying I had to check it out. My sister worked there as an office manager and convinced my mom to come in who then dragged a curious 15 year old. I don't know how far into my care I became sold but it couldn't have been too long. I remember being excited about this thing called chiropractic and wanted to tell everyone about it. Somewhere along the journey I couldn't picture doing anything other than chiropractic.
-Dr. H-My internship doctor. She has one of the busiest family wellness practices in a small town outside of Rock Island, Illinois. She is a really special person and has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Her passion for family chiropractic is infectious. I truly admire her; she is a true leader and is a female chiropractor to look up to.
-Dr. L-My trainer doctor. He is the doctor that trained me at my first job for a week before he moved on to his next venture. I learned more from him in a week than I did in a whole year from the owner at my first office. I have never seen anyone care more for their patients than this guy. He also has a passion for chiropractic unlike any other I've seen. Him and I stayed friends after I left and he helped get me my second job in Virginia.
-Dr. I-My current doctor. She is so good at what she does. She is a kick butt business woman and an awesome chiropractor. Her clinical knowledge is amazing because she was a nurse before she was a chiropractor. She really looks out for the patients best interest. Everything she does, she does for the patients. She also has done nothing but believe in me and my potential even when I was lacking belief in myself. She is always trying to help me become a better chiropractor and business woman. I am truly grateful for everything she's done for me since I've moved here and hope I can continue to learn how to be as successful as her!
Thank you to all my mentors! I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for all of you. It's been an interesting journey and I don't expect that to change anytime soon :)
Who has been a mentor to you in your life?
One of my mentors was a boss who I worked for for a long time - Lou Schaul. He owned the privately held company I worked for. He was a great thinker, very intelligent. He would help me realize things about myself by asking me questions and making me think. He was truly a gentle man with a big heart and cared about his employees. He was from the sixties generation and was probably influenced by the Kennedy-era. I am forever grateful to him for all he taught me about being a good leader and about myself. - Eileen
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