The design of waiting rooms is a vital point of discussion in the healthcare world. Some think waiting rooms will become a thing of the past since the patient will be able to check in with ease via a kiosk and report directly to an...
In 2003, I was hired as a Feng Shui consultant to assist in the building of a hospital in Hudson, Wisconsin. My position on the design team enabled me to offer ideas for color, furniture placement, office arrangements, an overall entry experience, optimal garden settings----and...
A common complaint I hear from my corporate Feng Shui clients is they “never have enough time.” There are never enough hours in the day or minutes in the hour. They’d love to do more, engage more, listen more, help more---but there’s not enough time. Too many meetings,...
Waiting is an uncomfortable task—whether waiting for time to pass, waiting for a special event, waiting for water to boil. It’s even more difficult when waiting to see a medical professional. If you happen to be going in to a clinic for a check-up, it will...
Working as a Feng Shui consultant in various hospitals over the years, I have been cognizant that there are specific life-critical systems in place near each hospital bed. In an emergency, an oxygen supply, medical ventilators, monitoring capabilities are all crucial to helping people heal. Along...
A client’s first impression when walking into your business is always important. A whole set of conclusions are made in the first 30 seconds or less, so whatever experience the client has in the reception area helps them conclude what it’s going to be like...
As a Feng Shui consultant, I have been involved in many aspects of creating integrative space in medical environments. The universal issue in exam rooms seems to be the same—they’re boring and, well, clinical. And although we don’t want to be discussing health issues with...
If you’re having a bad day at work, you can probably pinpoint the issue to deadline stress, performance anxiety, co-worker annoyances or a hundred other reasons. There may be a combination of things that are contributing generously to you having the proverbial bad day. One factor...
Doctor’s offices can be sterile and uninviting. With the help of Feng Shui, however, a local women’s clinic was able to overcome those issues and create an environment that is both welcoming and comfortable. In December 2014, I was asked to be part of the St....
Whether a large conglomerate or a small two-person business, one of the issues that is always a point of concern and focus is employee retention. If you’ve finally found someone who seems perfectly suited for their job, carries out its responsibilities spectacularly and gets along...
The entry or reception area holds crucial meaning and intention for a business. It can set a theme for the entire experience of working with or for the company, and can support or hinder its success. This landing place is the front-line and first-impression in...
One recent development in the workplace that I’ve witnessed is the concept of a communal office. This can be a large room where everyone comes in, sits down, pulls out a laptop and works. There’s no assigned place and, as a result, no commitment to a particular spot. This...