Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Zahra Mazanderani, Founder of Dr. Zahra Mazanderani Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic Ltd., located in Regina, SK, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am a health care provider and a Chinese medicine doctor, practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbs. My customers are patients with a wide variety of symptoms from physical bodily pain to cosmetic needs, digestive system issues, gynecology issues, women and men's health issues, children's physical and mental health issues, mental and emotional health issues, lung system issues, circulatory issues, nervous system issues. Overall, whoever is seeking a natural, non-pharmaceutical, holistic treatment approach to their ailments comes to my clinic.
Tell us about yourself
My name is Dr. Zahra Mazanderani, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine who is very passionate about serving my patients. I remember When I was seven years old, my uncle was suffering from chronic pain. Unfortunately, conventional medications were not able to treat his pain. My mom and I used to visit him every weekend. Seeing sorrow in my mom's eyes inspired me to pursue a career in the natural health care field. It melts my heart every day when I see my patients in pain who do not respond to strong painkillers, and it is very rewarding to be able to help them with the different modalities that I have in my field of practice.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
As a business owner:
- Being a good team leader.
- Running efficient communication with my staff and my patients.
- Managing my finances properly.
- Provide services to my customers to meet their needs.
- Being successful in attracting customers of different ages.
- Provide unique services, including both regular and cosmetic acupuncture treatments, to my customers all over Canada (including the east coast) and the United States (I have had patients fly into BC to receive my cosmetic services).
- Being one of the top 3 acupuncturists in North Vancouver and Regina is my biggest accomplishment.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things that come with being a business owner is managing expectations. Work can sometimes become overwhelming; however, I try to remind myself that I can only try my best to provide the services I am capable of.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find a role model for successful businesses in the field.
- Be willing to take the risk of challenges in the field; there is always a beginning phase with every business so just start it!
- Try to provide a unique service that makes you distinct from your competitors.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.zahraacupuncture.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zahraacupuncture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.zahraacupuncture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zahratcm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zahra-mazanderani-106367b7
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