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Sonja is taking the pedicure training program at Summa. Afterward, she'll continue her studies to become a medical pedicurist. "It's challenging, but I really want to make a difference in people's lives."

Sonja worked for a company for 27 years, most recently as a technical-administrative assistant. When the company relocated abroad, she found herself out of work. "I didn't want to do computer work anymore. I chose a job and training in disability care. But I work 20 hours a week there, while I've always worked 40 hours. So I was also looking for other work. Work that I could schedule flexibly, because I have a lot of shifts in healthcare."

Pedicure training

She took clients from the care facility to the pedicure a few times. "She really helped the clients get rid of sore feet. Very rewarding work. It seemed like the perfect fit for me." She enrolled in the pedicure program at Summa & Bedrijf. You can graduate there in two years as a medical pedicureSonja: “We have classes one day a week. Half a day of theory and half a day of practice. You work with real clients right from the start. I would have preferred one or two practice sessions beforehand, where you practice on each other under supervision, for example. That way, you feel more confident at the start. We've discussed this with the teachers. They'll take it into the new year.”

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Sonja is happy with the instructors. "They're top-notch in their field; they know a lot. Plus, they're there for you; you can always ask them questions. It's also great that they use a lot of practice materials, examples, and videos. That helps you really master the craft." She finds the pedicure program challenging. "I didn't expect the material to be so in-depth. But I love challenges. And it's a really fun profession, so I'm highly motivated. I made the right choice."