February 2008
City Report Bradford
Source: Yorkshire Post - Date 28/02/2008
Barbara's testing time for a healthy future
Enterprising Bradford resident Barbara Dinsdale, of Tong, is building a good business taking health screening services into the home,workplace, leisure or fitness centres - avoiding the need for people to visit health centres or hospitals.
A former fitness instructor, Barbara provides screening in two specific areas - food sensitivity and osteoporosis - through her company, Health Yourself.
Using equipment she can set up almost anywhere, she can detect whether people are sensitive to particular foods or drinks, identify them and provide follow-up advice.
Delighted clients report improvement in their health within just a few weeks.
With different screening equipment she can detect whether people of any age are showing signs of contracting the painful bone condition osteoporosis.
She advises clients at higher risk about lifestyle changes, such as exercise and nutrition; those with advances readings are advised to see their doctor.
Barbara formed her company last May after receiving guidance and support from a business counsellor with Bradford Kickstart, the Bradford Council programme which has already helped more than 300 new businesses to get started.
"It takes time to build any business but I am getting to where I want to be," she says.
"My client base is steadily growing and I am encouraged by the progress I have made in just a few months."
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