They say, “time flies”, and that is a cliché for a reason; it does. I think I only blinked once or twice, and we are already six years old at Epoch Lincoln.
We set Epoch up in 2017 to bring what we know to be true healthcare to a city we love. Epoch is not my hometown, it is Sarah’s, but it is affectionately now the place I call home. Before 2017 we saw a city that was on the brink of change, and we felt it needed a real place for health, healing, community, and chiropractic. Move forward six years, and Lincoln is a thriving city with a growing and diverse population. And Epoch is an established name giving great care to its community.
In celebration of this, I want to share with you 6 learnings since the birth of Epoch and relate them to 6 things you can do to help improve your health.
So, what 6 lessons have we learnt along the way, and what can you implement into your health routine and habits?
1. Community
Epoch has grown to the place it is today because of you, our Epochers. You have helped spread the good word and share the message of chiropractic. And healing is no different, we cannot heal and get better alone; being part of a community on that journey is essential to your health and well-being.
2. Time
It did not happen overnight. While Epoch grew fast, it has matured into what we know and love today. Your health and healing are much the same. It will take time. Knowing that and embracing it will make all the difference.
3. Effort
It’s not easy; working 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To keep Epoch thriving is a labour of love. But we do it because we love to see you thrive. Health takes effort too. It’s a ‘7 days a week’ lifestyle. It can’t be done once or twice per week. You must be committed.
4. Trust
We knew moving to Lincoln was a wildcard, but we knew people needed what we had to offer and that it would succeed if we aimed for excellence and trusted the process. For your chiropractic journey, trust the process, and put faith in those who’ve gone before you and the chiropractor you’ve chosen to lead you.
5. Be different
I think you will agree, Epoch is very different; from the open plan to the orange walls, we stand out. But we do so with pride. Being healthy is not the normal anymore; to be healthy and achieve health, you have to be different. Eat, think, and move differently. Be uniquely weird to everyone else and be healthy for yourself.
6. It’s on you
Wow have we felt that? We are so grateful for your support over the pandemic years. It was a lonely place when we didn’t qualify for government help and services upped their fees. Having self-belief and courage got us through a lot of it. This is a similar principle for health. When it comes to your health, it’s on you; no one is coming to save you. We are here to support, guide, and cheerlead you, but it’s down to you to lead your own path.
I hope these learnings help you on your health journey, and I want to thank you, honestly, from the bottom of my heart. I love and appreciate you for your trust in us. And I promise we will always stand up for you and your health in the years to come.
With love,
Tom
