Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David

Join Jackie and David as they chat about whether we should be asking our clients for a note from their doctor.

You don't have to treat all people nor should you have to.

Massage during pregnancy (note: pregnancy isn't an illness) - there is extra training to help you to treat during pregnancy with confidence and good care. Catherine McInerny from Pregnancy Massage Australia is an authority when it comes to pregnancy massage.

Remember, at all times, trust your training, trust your instinct and "Do no harm!"

Join Jackie and David as they explore why being booked out could be a sign of a solid business, or it could inhibit effective client care. From a place of ego, to a question of vulnerability.

Take comfort, your success and/or efficacy as a massage therapist is not defined by how far in advance you are booked out.

Being booked out does have an advantage of providing comfort that you can pay yourself (well I hope), meet your expenses and put money in the bank for a rainy day.

But being booked WAY out, might not suit you as a therapist, especially if you need to see someone next week as a follow up.

We also talk about Kylie Hicks, a massage therapist in Mildura who works with people exclusively who have chronic pain. Her knowledge and experience means that she can build a program that works and she might work with a client for 6 months and then graduate them into their own self care.

Learn more about what Kylie does here

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Join David this week as he talks about the intricacies of sponsorship – a strategic dance between business, community, and genuine connections.

When you run a business it doesn't take long for someone coming begging for money. Spoiler alert! You don't HAVE to sponsor anyone.

If you do chose to sponsor a club, you can botch it up like I've done, or you can be smart about it.

- know who you want to sponsor

- know why you want to sponsor

- know what your are going to get out of this relationship

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Welcome back to 2024!

Our Folding Towels podcast journey continues from a seasonally confused Adelaide. It's been quite the year—bushfires, floods, hurricanes—but here in South Australia, we're enjoying some greenery after December rains.

Jackie has indulged in family time and movie marathons (shoutout to Gerard Butler). On a less thrilling note, she tackled overdue bookkeeping—a necessary evil for us small business owners.

David also found himself wrapping up work on Christmas Eve; it seems there's no escaping those last-minute admin tasks.

We both aimed for restful breaks—David introduced his son to snorkeling. Yet amidst relaxation lurked the inevitable: data migration woes as he switched booking systems and dropped his laptop.

As we ponder our goals for 2024 with words like 'self-care' and 'reinvention', personal projects beckon. For Jackie, it’s finishing her client-focused massage book; for David, embracing professional development opportunities like Paula Nutting’s coaching and Chapman’s reflexes course.

This year is about connection—overcoming professional isolation by expanding our therapist networks through social events rather than just educational ones. And let's not forget the excitement of upcoming conferences!

Listeners can join our conversation anytime via our website or social media—we’re flexible and eager to discuss topics that matter to you. Don't forget to subscribe and share Folding Towels podcast with friends so they never miss out on an episode either!

Here's to a fulfilling 2024 filled with growth, learning, laughter—and hopefully fewer dropped laptops! See you again soon!

We mention the Stuart Hinds Facebook Group

and also Paula Nutting Super Charged Therapist

Join Paula's Mastery Mentorship Program⁠ - $33 per month

⁠Hands on classes Chapmans Reflexes⁠

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So Jackie, where do you stand on Mariah Carey in your massage room? I'd happily stand on Mariah Carey if she asked me to ... but that's not what you mean is it!

Our last episode for 2023 - a bit of banter, some Christmas fun, a big thank you to all our listeners around the world thank you for supporting us in our first year.

We will be back in 2024 with a full calendar of episodes, some fabulous guests and more laughs.

For now we have closed the laundry door. Merry Christmas and see you in the new year!

Pentatonix - Little Drummer Boy

Celtic Woman - O Holy Night

The Idea of North - Hello

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Jackie and David are joined by our special guest and friend,

Paula was inspired by the work of osteopath Frank Chapman and

We chat about how the industry has changed in the last 30

If you are inspired by Paula’s story and want to know more,

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Jackie even pushes David's buttons (just a little bit).

Whether you've been around the block a couple of times (or maybe more), or you truly are just graduating (CONGRATULAIONS 🎉) the episode is a journey of discovery.

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Jackie and David have a deep and meaningful about life, the universe and everything as they reflect on where they want to take their own practices, plan the year out ahead, their own personal journeys and the possibility of being eaten by a bear in the Appalachian Mountains.

This is a personal and reflective episode to help you take the steps that you need to take so that your year is as fulfilling as it can be.

Some of the things mentioned in today's episode:

A Walk in The Woods

Appalachian Trail

Cats in The Cradle

Pinky and The Brain

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In this episode, Jackie shares that she is both slightly concerned by and also grateful for David's obsession with policy.

Policies and procedures are not everyone's zone of genius, but the truth is, policy is something you can't escape and shouldn't ignore. We chat about why we need them, how they are useful, tips and tricks for writing them (spoiler alert - your association usually has templates that you can adapt).

And we discuss in depth the three policies that you need to implement right now: Work Health and Safety, a Privacy policy and your Non Attendance and Late Cancellation Policies.

We promise that it really isn't as painful as it sounds! Grab your pen and notebook and get ready to take some notes!

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Today Jackie and David delve into how to raise your prices without upsetting your clients (spoiler alert, a couple of them will probably get upset anyway).

Raising your prices regularly is a good thing, especially as you do deserve to pay yourself well. Your costs are going up, and your clients know that too.

We talk about things to do right, things that probably will upset your clients, and most of all a communication plan.

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