Date: 29th September 2026. Written by Dustie Houchin Strategy isn’t a word most clinical professionals use very often—unless you’ve spent time working in the corporate world or survived a former commercial career. In clinic rooms, and treatment spaces, we talk about patient outcomes, rehabilitation pathways, and treatment plans. We rarely talk about “strategy.” So why bring…
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Before Your First Client Arrives: The Simple Systems That Let a Solo Practice Run Well.
Once you have found the right space, it is tempting to think the hard part is over. You have a room. You have a treatment table. You have trained for the work. You may even have a few people ready to book. But a solo osteopathy practice does not become calm and professional simply because…
When the life you built no longer fits
Audience: Professional women in veterinary and healthcare spaces who are beginning to realise that the practical shape of their work may also be asking deeper questions of their life. Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking,…
Finding The Right Practice For You
Today’s Audience: Practitioners looking for a space to work. Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking, practical perspective, and conversations that support the work you do. Last time, I touched on some of the terms used…
The Bare Bones of Practice Business.
Today’s audience: Practitioners in private practice. Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking, practical perspective, and conversations that support the work you do. Last week, I discussed why it is prudent to have a clear…
Don’t build your practice without a map
Yesterday, I discussed the need to start with the end in mind. It is one of the best ways to avoid the roadblocks of frustration, overwhelm and exhaustion. Whether you want to work three days a week, make room for family life, or build a multi-disciplinary practice, preparation is everything. When we open a new…
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