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Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David
By Jackie Kerin and David ClaytonHealth & Fitness
Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David episodes
- Episode 101: Numbers, Nerds & Not Being Poor – Accounting with Anna Mitchell
Anna Mitchell from That Accounting Stuff joins Jackie and David for an honest, practical, and surprisingly fun conversation about accounting for massage therapists.
From the shock of overdue tax returns to finding confidence with money, Anna shares how she went from massage therapist to accountant to online educator. Her mission? Helping sole traders get on top of their numbers without the fear or confusion.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by bookkeeping, BAS, or budgeting, this episode is for you. Explore Anna’s courses at: thataccountingstuff.mailerpage.io/courses
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🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
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Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
1 hr 11 min - Episode 100: Massage Mishaps and Milestones – Our 100th Celebration!
We’ve made it to 100 episodes!
To celebrate, we asked massage therapists from across the industry to share their funniest, quirkiest, and most heart-warming stories from the treatment room. From accidental client mix-ups to unexpected animal guests, tattoo surprises, and the occasional... moaning Mark, this special episode is full of laughter and love for the profession.
Join Jackie and David as we reflect on our podcast journey, thank supporters, and share your hilarious submissions. It’s light-hearted, genuine, and a little bit cheeky—just the way we like it.
Thanks for sticking with us. Here's to the next 100! 🎙️💆♀️💬
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🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
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Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
48 min - Episode 099: Tony Stahl - Rock Tape Australia - From Sports Trainer to National Brand Leader - Taking An Opportunity and Running With It
You've heard of ROCKTAPE right? You probably have a box at home or on your shelf at work. And you’d be forgiven for thinking that the ROCKTAPE Australian distributor was a faceless global giant. Except that they’re not!
In Episode 99, Jackie and David sit down with Tony Stahl, head of education and a Director of ROCKTAPE AUSTRALIA who shares his journey from sports trainer to an accountant in big business to bringing ROCKTAPE to Australia.
Tony and his wife job shared in an accounting firm while they raised their kids. While thinking about making some changes to his work life, Tony was introduced to the ROCKTAPE founder through a mutual friend. What started out as an opportunity to make a little extra cash to pay for a nice holiday each year, ROCKTAPE quickly became his full time passion.
Tony talks candidly about starting ROCKTAPE with two business partners, including his brother Steve (now sadly passed), delivering quality education in Australia and some of the chances he's taken with the business.
It has evolved into a widely recognised brand, stocked nationally, yet the small team at ROCKTAPE remain dedicated to exceptional customer service (try calling them at 4pm on a Friday!).
Tony highlights the importance of providing quality education to therapists across Australia, particularly in regional areas.
👉 10% off your next online purchase at https://rocktape.com.au/ of ROCK products OR Education using the code Folding Towels at the check out (valid until 31 December 2025).
👉 RockTape and RockBlades complimentary online introduction - http://rocktape-online.teachable.com/
👉 RockTape face-to-face courses - https://shop.rocktape.com.au/education/rocktape-introduction/
👉 Therapy Tools for Soft Tissue Treatment courses -https://shop.rocktape.com.au/education/rocktape-soft-tissue-course/
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🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
1 hr - Episode 098: Book Review Palliative Touch - Massage For People at the End of Life
Jackie reviews Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life by Cynthia Heep Spence - a compassionate and accessible book that provides massage therapists with practical strategies and heartfelt insights for supporting clients through palliative and end-of-life care.
If you are interested in working with oncology patients, elderly clients, or hospice care, then this book provides case studies, complementary therapy advice, and gentle wisdom about embracing empathy and inclusion at life’s most sensitive moments.
🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
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Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
13 min - Episode 097: Do Overs and Lessons Learned: What We’d Change If We Started Today
Jackie and David reflect on their massage therapy journeys—sharing the biggest lessons they’d do differently if they had a time machine.
From finding a niche and setting boundaries to outsourcing, self-care, and backing ourselves earlier, we unpack the wins, mistakes, and lessons learned for building a sustainable, enjoyable career in massage.
Whether you’re new or experienced, this episode is packed with relatable stories and advice to help you skip some of the headaches.
Check out episode 305: Massage Business Blueprint - Ignore the Gurus and Just give a F*cking Massage
🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
57 min - Episode 096: Practical Note-Taking for Better Client Care
Join with Jackie and David as they dive into the essential, unexciting and often overlooked skill of effective note-taking for massage therapists.
Learn how structured, consistent record-keeping can protect you, support client care, and streamline your practice.
We cover:
Client Communication: How to ask the right questions to gather relevant health information.
Observation and Documentation: Key details to include in your notes to track client progress and treatment efficacy.
Consistent Structure: Using frameworks like SOAP and ASTER to maintain clear, useful records.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: What you need to know about data protection, privacy, and client rights.
Referral and Follow-Up: How to use your notes to guide recommendations and ensure continuity of care.
Keeping client records and note-taking doesn’t have to be complicated — just consistent. Doing so not only protects you and your client but also elevates the level of care you provide.
Check out:
Episode 030 - Why Asking The Right Questions Makes You A Better Therapist
Episode 092:
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🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
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Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
51 min - Episode 095: You Took the Course – Now What? Implementing New Massage Techniques
You’ve completed the course — now how do you integrate those new techniques into your treatments effectively?
In this episode, Jackie and David outline practical steps to confidently implement new massage skills without feeling overwhelmed. We cover:Choosing the Right Clients: Identifying ideal clients to practise new techniques on and build confidence.
Communicating the Change: Introducing new treatments to existing clients without disrupting their usual routine.
Making It Stick: Strategies for practising and refining your skills to ensure your investment in education pays off.Whether you’re adding a few extra techniques or diving into something new like cupping, buccal massage, or acupressure, we’re sharing solid strategies for making your training work for you.
🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
31 min - Episode 094: Gael Wood on Longevity, Marketing & Mistakes
How do you stay in the massage industry for 30 years and still love what you do? Gael Wood shares her journey from a 19-year-old therapist struggling to find clients to becoming a marketing mentor and industry educator.
In this episode, Gael dives into her biggest mistakes, the marketing strategies that still work today, and how she’s helping therapists thrive through her online courses and summits.
Whether you're looking to build a sustainable practice, diversify income streams, or just stay motivated, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
Check out Gael’s resources:
🌐 Website: Elevate with Gael
🎙️ Podcast: Massage & Spa Success
📅 2025 Global Wellness Professionals Marketing Summit: Join the Summit🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
59 min - Episode 093: More Than a Diploma: From Classroom to Clinic with Kevin Xiao of MIMT
Jackie and David chat with Kevin Xiao CEO of Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy (MIMT) for a grounded and insightful chat about the realities of massage education in Australia.
Kevin talks about how accredited training is regulated, what’s in the national training package, and how RTOs like MIMT build on the foundations to better prepare students for practice.
We talk about the value of real clinical experience, upskilling through short courses, and why many therapists return to study after entering the workforce.
Kevin also reflects on the business challenges new therapists face, the need for stronger recognition of massage in health care, and why staying connected to your peers and your purpose really matters.
It’s a thoughtful, practical conversation for anyone in the massage profession.
👉Learn more about Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy: https://mimt.edu.au/👉Follow MIMT of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbourneinstituteofmassage/
🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
1 hr 15 min - Episode 092: Staying Professional (and Protecting Yourself) as a Massage Therapist – Ann Davey
In this essential conversation, Ann Davey, CEO of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, joins Jackie and David to explore professionalism, ethics, and the complaint process in massage therapy.
Learn what self-regulation really means, how therapists can protect themselves and their clients, why strong clinic notes matter, and how even small slip-ups can impact your career. If you’re committed to raising your standards and safeguarding your practice, don’t miss this episode.
📙 Safety & Solicitation - Power Dynamics and Gaslighting - https://www.massagemyotherapy.com.au/GetThis/SafetySolicitation
🔗 Book - A Bodyworker's Guide to Safety & Solicitation: A look into power dynamics and gaslighting - https://amzn.asia/d/5qashba
🎧 Visit foldingtowelspodcast.com.au for more.
🎧 Listen now and take your massage practice to the next level!
💡 Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram
👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]
👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]
Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
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About Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David
From the publisher's feed
Jackie Kerin and David Clayton met over a massage table in Adelaide (Australia) back in 2015 - now they bring their quirks, and passion for the industry to this brand-new podcast. Discussing all the…
things they never told you about in massage school - complex cases, difficult customers, maintaining boundaries, administration, being in business and making decisions, and the never-ending pile of laundry. Most importantly, staying passionate to do what you actually trained to do and love. Folding towels is the massage class you wish you could take; with all the questions you wish you'd asked.