Dr. Julie Durnan is a dual entrepreneur doing something pretty unique: she’s a licensed naturopathic physician who’s opened not one, but two businesses.

The first was a naturopathic clinic in North Vancouver. Then, when practitioners retreated online during the pandemic, she launched a second business - Ginger Desk - a virtual assistant company now serving hundreds of clinics.

In this episode, Denzil talks to Julie about balancing the demands of business ownership, improving the patient journey through admin, advocating for women and her staff, and her creative strategies for efficient and successful clinics.

Read how Julie got started building Ginger Desk in Front Desk Magazine

Dr. Julie Durnan is the Founder and CEO of Ginger Desk - virtual administrative assistants for health practitioners. Ginger Desk hires, trains, and manages industry-trained medical office assistants and matches these Virtual Assistants (VAs) to health practitioners remotely. Their ultimate goal is to empower solo practitioners and clinic owners to achieve administrative freedom.

Dr. Julie Durnan has founded two integrative health clinics and currently operates one of them with a team of 10 practitioners. Over nearly 20 years, she has been deeply involved in running clinics and maintaining a private naturopathic medical practice. She is a community builder and a fierce advocate for supporting women who want to build their careers, focus on their families, and make health services more accessible for all.

• GingerDesk
• GingerDesk on Instagram
• GingerDesk on Facebook
• GingerDesk on LinkedIn
• Physitrack
• Thinkific

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or its affiliates.

Walk into ⁠Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture⁠, and you’ll be greeted by vibrant plants, a warm waiting room, and a soft piano track playing over the speakers. Regardless of your journey to this fertility clinic, you’re welcomed into a safe space, carefully built for some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Emily Marson and Ghoncheh Ayazi’s trust for each other as business partners overflows to their practice, and how they make their guest experience a healing one.

Learn more about Aphrodite Fertility, and read their story ⁠here⁠ in Front Desk magazine.

Emily Marson is a true believer in comprehensive integrative fertility care. She has made it her mission to pull women out of the darkness of infertility and guide them to the family they’ve always wanted. She credits much of her patient’s success to combining the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern, conventional biomedicine. You will find just what you need at Aphrodite, every step of the way.

Ghoncheh Ayazi is deeply committed to empowering and guiding women and couples on their journey towards a happy, healthy baby. Her life’s mission is to support women through these major life transitions equipped with knowledge and support. She is a leading specialist in integrative fertility, hormone and menstrual health, pregnancy and postpartum wellness. Ghoncheh loves connecting deeply with her patients one-on-one to lend a listening ear, provide thoughtful questions and guide them to the rightful next steps to help reach a healthy pregnancy. She is a cherished resource for those seeking support and care on their fertility journey.

• ⁠Aphrodite Fertility⁠
• ⁠Aphrodite on Instagram⁠
• ⁠Aphrodite Movement Studio⁠
• ⁠Aphrodite Movement on Instagram⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the host/guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Jane or front desk magazine.

This episode also contains material about fertility that may be triggering or distressing for some individuals. Listener discretion is advised.

Bootstrapping a business in New York City — famously known as one of the toughest and most competitive places in the world to succeed — is no small feat.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Kellen Scantlebury — a physical therapist who’s built his practice, Fit Club New York, from the ground up. Kellen shares how he developed his unique brand philosophy, the things he does to set himself apart in a saturated market, and what he’s learned in scaling his practice.

To check out more stories like Kellen's, head to jane.app/frontdesk.

Dr. Kellen Scantlebury received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University. He received his Bachelor's of Science degree from Long Island University Post, where he also was a four-year starter on the men's basketball team. Upon graduating from LIU, Kellen's passion for fitness and desire to help others inspired him to pursue a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. It was in these years that the foundation for Fit Club was established.

Kellen started Fit Club Physical Therapy in 2017 with the mission of elevating the physical therapy experience for the active individual in New York. Since embarking on this journey he has helped thousands of people and opened four clinics in the New York area. Kellen has given presentations at Fortune 500 companies with regards to the latest evidence-based practice on prevention of injury for the runner and ergonomic set up. In his free time, Kellen stays active playing intramural basketball, weightlifting, and running. He also enjoys spending time with his family, friends and traveling.

Fit Club NY

Dr. Kels on Instagram

Fit Club NY on Instagram

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or its affiliates.

Radio Front Desk is a podcast that talks to real people in real clinics about what it takes to build a health and wellness business.

Host Denzil Ford, Editor-in-Chief of Front Desk magazine, digs into the inspiring stories of folks building their practices from the ground up — including what works, what hasn’t, and everything in between.

Created by the team at Jane App, this podcast is your source for discovering fresh ideas and proven strategies for clinic life. Join us on this journey of building a practice you love.