Julia

What is your role and what gives you energy in your work?

I work as a medical chiropodist and I get a huge amount of energy from my work when I can make people happy through what I do and when this is recognised and appreciated.

What is your favourite quote, motto or tip to help people get on better in life?

Your feet are your foundation, so always look after them well and give them plenty of attention – even from a young age. If your feet aren’t well, your body often isn’t well either, and that really makes a difference mentally too!

How can you tell from your work that it really suits you?

After 14 years in this profession, I’m setting to work with at least as much enthusiasm as I had right at the start, when I’d just graduated. It’s simply so important to be able to help people with foot problems properly. Not just the treatment itself, but everything that goes with it: explanation, time and attention.

What do you do outside of work that people might not expect of you?

I am a huge animal lover and am actively following a vegan diet.