Marbrook Team - The Marbrook Centre

Tracy Haddock

General Manager

Tracy: Professionally
I’m a qualified registered nurse, with a background of community and hospice nursing. I worked for many years as a hospice nurse and specialised in Palliative/End of Life care. I enjoyed working in palliative care and helped set up and run a community service for palliative/EOL patients in their own homes across Bedfordshire, this is when I took my first role in management. I was then promoted to Head of Clinical Services for the hospice. After working there for nearly 12 years I decided it was time for a new challenge, I then came to work at Marbrook, where I have been for the past 8 years.

Tracy: Personally
I come from Sunderland and moved to Bedford in 1996. I’m married, have a son, daughter and a grandson, who manage to keep me very busy. I enjoy running/keeping fit, and gardening. In the future. should I ever find the time, I would like to do garden design.

Karolina Maksimoviene

Therapy Assistant

About Me Professionally

My passion for helping people began before I moved to the UK. Back in my home country I worked as a receptionist/ personal trainer in a gym, where I supported clients recovering from different injuries such as car accidents, strokes, etc. This experience sparked my interest in health and rehabilitation.

In 2010 I moved to Northern Ireland and like many immigrants worked in different jobs to build a new life. By 2012 I began my first role in the community as a healthcare assistant. Since then, I have gained wide experience working in care homes, in the community, and in a psychiatric hospital, which taught me valuable lessons about resilience, patience, and understanding people’s needs.

In 2021 I joined The Marbrook Centre. Here I have continued to develop new skills and a deeper understanding of the human body. Helping others has always been at the heart of what I do, it gives me energy, motivation, and the drive to keep learning and growing, both at work and in my personal life.

About Me Personally

I believe in discipline more than motivation. As an athlete all my life, I know how important routine and discipline are for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. My mornings usually start with meditation, journaling, or other self-care practices (I like to try new things in that manner) , followed by a walk with my lovely dog, Roger. In the afternoons you will often find me in the gym or on the basketball court.

Even with a busy lifestyle, I always make time for family and friends. I am happiest at the beach, where I can watch and listen to the waves. Music also plays a big part in my life I enjoy many styles, from classical to light rock, but my favourites are house, trance, and R&B. Alternatively, I like podcasts. I do love Mel Robbins, The diary of a CEO, Andrew Huberman and some hometown podcasters. I love ending the day with a good book, especially a thriller or a romance story. And of course, I can never say no to a piece of dark chocolate!

On the other hand, I really dislike rainy days, especially when my feet get we (gives me chills even thinking about it!)

Most of all, I believe that kindness can change the world so let’s always be kind to one another.