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

Join Jackie as she shares about many options for massage oils and their properties, so many of which can be found in the local supermarket too! From good old faithful coconut oil, to water dispersible oils , oils that are good enough to eat and oils that are infused with botanical properties. Choosing your massage oil doesn't have to be hard, and it's always a fabulous idea to keep a couple of options on hand too.

Carrier oil suppliers in Australia:

Melrose https://melrosehealth.com.au/

SEOC - Sydney Essential Oil Company https://seoc.com.au/collections/base-oils

New Directions https://www.newdirections.com.au/epages/newdirections.sf

N-Essentials https://n-essentials.com.au/shop/wholesale-oils-australia/carrier-oils/

EarthYard https://www.earthyard.com.au/collections/carrier-oils

Australian Wholesale Oils https://www.awo.com.au

Escentials of Australia https://www.escentialsofaustralia.com/collections/carrier-vegetable-oils-butters

Perfect Potion https://www.perfectpotion.com.au/

Many of these businesses also stock essential oils, raw ingredients and containers of all sizes and shapes.

Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licenced use through Audio Hero Inc

David and Jackie drop an E today! Yes they get all emo - because being human is complicated. We talk about some of the feelings you are probably feeling like fear and stress and loneliness and celebration and imposter syndrome and some strategies to keep on track especially when you are feeling the big feels.

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Ninety bucks an hour? Is that enough, is it too much? Jackie and David talk in depth (really in depth) about the things that you need to consider when setting your fee for your service. Spoiler alert .. there's no such thing as a standard fee. And you can't feed your family just by loving your job intensely. From location, to budgeting, to your experience, pricing isn't simple. But it doesn't need to be hard either. Grab yourself a pen and some paper.

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Jackie and David talk about the pros and cons of running your massage business from your own home, the things you have to get right, business and personal safety and also client comfort. Don’t forget to talk to your Council, Landlord and your insurer … among other observations.

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Jacquie and David get personal about music. What is Yacht Rock? Why do we even use music when we massage? What types of music are appropriate? Have you ever asked your client what music they love to relax to? We answer these questions and more in this deep dive into music.

Music by Justin Hunter

Music by Sacred Earth

Licencing for playing Commercial Music

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Maybe you've just got your Diploma and you're going it alone, or you have worked with others for some time and you're now ready to set up shop. Choosing your first clinic location is a big step. Jackie and David discuss a bunch of things that you will want to think about from geographic location, parking, neighbours, registering with Council, signage, facilities and much much more.

Massage and Myotherapy Australia Members can access for free a lease review service through Your Leasing Co to avoid surprises.

https://yourleasingco.com.au/

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In this short-thought episode, David prepares to take a short break. Holidays are important! We need them to rest and recharge, so that you can give your best always. So when was the last time you took a break?

We'll both be back and at our best next week!

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Do my massage appointments need to go for an hour? Do they need to be exactly an hour, or an hour of massage? What if my client doesn't like massage, but knows that massage is beneficial for their health? Jackie and David take on the myth of the one hour massage and answer these questions and more about appointment length, but more importantly communication.

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Who massages the massage therapist? Jackie and David talk about why it's so important to take care of yourself so that you can continue to take care of others for as long as you can. From regular massage, to strength and stretching and taking a long hot bath, you need to walk your talk.

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