Michele Dodson ~ August Employee of the Month!

Symmetry Employee of the Month

We consider a number of things when choosing our Symmetry employee of the month. Whether it be something specific that stood out that month, like a positive review from a client, or a series of considerations such as how hardworking or proactive someone has been, or even who had the lowest numbers that month! Here at Symmetry we love recognizing and appreciating our wonderful staff! 

Meet Michele!

August was a crazy month! We had so many staff vacations and busy workdays, occasionally we struggled with maintaining a stress-free work environment. Our head practitioner Michele Dodson is the calm, sturdy foundation on which we lean when we encounter hectic schedules. She is entrusted by CEO Patrick Mummy in running the office while he is on vacation. Michele is in charge of our staff calendar, and when summer months come and folks head off on vacation, she is the one who arranges our schedule and manages the office so Symmetry can remain fully functional and thriving. This was the main reason I chose Michele for August employee of the month. 

Michele is also very passionate about Symmetry, both as a practitioner and a client, and makes her routines a constant priority. As head practitioner, Michele makes it an obligation to treat every one of her clients with exceptional care and compassion, and provides her knowledge of Symmetry while she works, so her clients understand their measurements fully. She has been with us for about three years, beginning as a technician and working her way up through our certification process to Head Practitioner. Michele is often referred to as the mom of the office, and even earned herself the nickname ‘Mama D’. She is kind and caring, and has a very calming and welcoming demeanor about her. Because of our sensitive and nurturing environment, the Symmetry staff is concerned greatly for the well-being of our clients. Therefore, when a client finds themselves struggling with something specific, or life in general, we send them Michele’s way. She has a wonderful way of comforting folks, and we greatly appreciate her presence in our office and in our lives. 

I had a lovely time sitting down with Michele at the end of August and chatting with her about her work life and her time with Symmetry. Here are some of the questions I asked her:

What motivates you? 

Feeling good. Feeling healthy, physically, emotionally, and mentally.

What is your work motto? 

Work hard, work strong, work fast.

What is your proudest accomplishment? 

I’ve been married for almost 29 years. And career wise, I’m very proud of the work I do for Symmetry.

What is the key to your success?

Being a client first was very important. It helped me understand the program both as a client and a practitioner.

Who inspires you? 

Jesus.

What is the best advice you can give to your colleagues? 

Take two deep breaths, & put yourself in other people's shoes. 

I asked some of the staff around our office what they love about Michele. They said she is very easy to approach about life problems, and she gives great advice and knowledge to anyone who asks. She is very personable with clients and truly shows her care toward others. She is noticeably dedicated to her work, and is a reliable person to trust with practitioner and office duties. Congratulations to Michele for being our August employee of the month!