New paths: Szczecin podiatrist takes off and overcomes obstacles!
Ania Sadowska, 52, is starting her new career as a podiatrist in Prenzlau to help patients with foot problems and improve her German skills.

New paths: Szczecin podiatrist takes off and overcomes obstacles!
What's happening in Szczecin? Ania Sadowska has set up camp in the Polish city to make a new start. The 52-year-old podiatrist has not only rented her own room in a salon in Prenzlau, but is also on the way to establishing her medical foot care practice in Germany. A decision that certainly has consequences not only for themselves, but also for the region.
With her 20-year-old son now leaving the nest, Sadowska faces new challenges. Despite the 45 kilometers that she regularly covers between Stettin and Prenzlau, she is firmly committed to her goal: to gain recognition as a podiatrist in Germany. She already offers medical foot care and is convinced that her customer base will grow as the population ages. This confidence reflects the increasing need for podiatry services, as confirmed by Wikipedia.
Podology in Germany
Medical foot care is a regulated profession in Germany. In order to work as a podiatrist, you need a state permit. This means: Sadowska has to have her Polish qualifications recognized, which is not always easy. But the recognition process is clearly structured. First, the equivalence of your professional qualifications must be checked. German language skills also play a crucial role, as can be found on service.berlin.de.
Who knew there were so many details in podiatry? This medical discipline not only deals with the treatment of foot problems, but also with prevention and a variety of symptoms, from foot pain to poor posture to the special needs of diabetics. Ania Sadowska is aware that through her daily work she not only helps her customers, but also develops herself linguistically and professionally.
A step towards integration
For Ania, the job is not just a means of earning a living, but also an opportunity for integration. The closeness between Poland and Germany cannot be denied, and she feels it is important to promote mutual understanding. “I feel fitter and more productive than ever,” she says, as she makes plans to also offer home visits – a challenge that can now be mastered quite easily thanks to modern navigation systems.
In a country where medical foot care is increasingly in demand, Sadowska's skills and dedication couldn't be more appropriate. It will be exciting to see how her dream of having her own podiatry service in Germany can be realized and what footprints she will leave behind in Prenzlau.