Marie Moir is looking forward to taking time for herself when she retires from Stratford Physiotherapy at the end of the month.
Marie, who has owned the private practice in Stratford for 26 years, says the time has come for her to retire and spend time catching up with her adult children.
While Marie will no longer be working at the clinic, she has no plans to leave the district.
"I live right on the Patea river and I have very special memories here."
Instead Marie will be working from home taking clients for acupuncture and reiki treatments. "They are my real passion and I am looking forward to keeping in touch with some of my regular clients."