Charlotte Hurst- Chiropractor, Ultra Runner and Health Optimiser

Charlotte is a Chiropractor for people and animals with 20 years experience. A sports fanatic now moving into the world of ultra running and biohacker, applying all her discoveries to helping all her patients optimise their health.

It’s great to talk to you today. Please would you be able to tell our readers a bit more about what it is you do exactly and what brought you to this point in your career?

I am a chiropractor for people and animals with approximately 20 years of experience. I have lived abroad in different places but am now settled back in the heart of Worcestershire with a thriving business.

What would you say is the “why” behind what you do? What are you motivated by?

I love helping people; I want to ease their pain and help them find a way forwards when things aren’t clear to them; I thrive on problem solving. I am constantly learning new things in the field of health and wellness and I submerse myself in it. I also really enjoy working for myself. I work long hours but it’s all for the benefit of my business.

It's great to be able to talk to someone in your line of work. Can you tell us a bit about yourself, and what inspired you to pursue this path?

I have always been an animal lover and the initial goal was to work with animals. Back when I trained we had to do the human course first. I’m so glad I did. I love the mix of my clinic work with human patients and then getting out and about a couple of days a week treating horses and dogs.

Is there any particular point in your career that you have been specifically proud of? If so, can you tell me about it?

Every day I get up my aim is to be proud. Having patients tell me this is the best they have felt in years, or solving problems where other professionals haven’t been able to are the things that I live for.

How would you define success? Do you have any personal anecdotes?

Success for me is helping my patients; helping solve their problems and/or developing plans for them to move forwards in combatting their complaints.

What would you say to businesses that are just starting out?

When setting out it's really easy to forget about the patient experience. It's really important to put yourself in their shoes and never forget what it like when you first went to the chiropractor. 

Communication is a very large factor in all patient consultations. Listening to the patient and have an open discussion about their health goals and whether they are achievable is key to a positive outcome.

Where do you see your business in 5 years?

I have a plan and I want to grow. I want to take on different professionals offering different treatments. I want to become a private healthcare centre.

Do you have any goals for growth in mind?

Multi-disciplinary private healthcare centre

What have been the biggest challenges for you?

Business wise it was restarting when I moved back to Worcestershire just 4 years ago.

Can you tell us about a time that you made a mistake and what you learnt from it?

I am constantly learning and this is an ongoing process. Trying to do everything myself is a mistake I have made previously.

You’re obviously very successful, what three character traits would you say you have that have contributed to your success?

Determination, hard working and committed.

If you could go back in time and tell your younger self anything, what would you say?

Life will throw things at you, but these things will develop you into the person you will be. Don’t forget to lean on others when you need it.

Is there anything you'd like to say to our readers about the benefits of what you offer?

If you are struggling with your health or are in pain then please get in touch. Chiropractic may not be the answer for you and I will always remain honest with you so that the best possible outcome can be achieved for you and your health. New for 2023 will be virtual sessions where we can discuss your current health and develop a strategy to help you move towards your goals.

Aside from chiropractic, I also offer compression and cryotherapy and use further modalities to enhance healing and pain relief.

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