Narelle Borg, is a qualified Acupuncturist and Shiatsu Therapist, at only 27 she owns and runs her own business in South Melbourne, Victoria. The clinic, 'Silvius Eastern Therapies' is named after her father Silvio, who passed away when she was two.
The journey from the initial 'light bulb' moment to the establishment of a viable business can be long and challenging. Narelle discovered with determination and flexibility you get there in the end.
Narelle started her career renting space from an Acupuncture Clinic in Melbourne, during this time she built her knowledge, confidence and client base, which today stands at over two hundred, and took the leap of faith to open her own practice in 2007.
After completing her Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture at Victoria University, and having practiced acupuncture for over five years-Narelle embarked on a Diploma in Shiatsu massage through Shiatsu Australia (now known as East West College). Narelle credits the decision to advance and update her skills as being one of the best business decisions she has made. The additional training has helped the business flourish and build her confidence. She now offers more services and her knowledge around the field has grown significantly.
Narelle sees between six and seven clients per day, with each treatment being approximately one to one and a half hours. Her clinic houses two treatment rooms, one is rented out to other therapists that provide complimentary services to her own, such as Chinese Herbalists.
Narelle describes her clinic as "professional, welcoming and warm with minimal, if any, waiting times". She prides the business on having one-on-one, direct interaction with each client.
"When you are setting up a business you need a positive attitude, as it can be very tough. You have to love what you do and believe in your own abilities and the product or service that you are offering".
"It's really important to have a good network of people around you to give advice and support when needed," she adds.
Narelle believes that her life is a reflection of her work and how the business flows, so in turn leading a good life and having positive energy and a balance between work and life will have positive repercussions on your professional and personal life.
Narelle's tip
"Be balanced in work and life, don't neglect yourself".
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