Align with The Massage Business Mama

In this episode, we brought on fellow massage therapist Erica Olson. In response to the COVID situation and some other factors, Erica has been grappling with leaving the massage industry. We mentioned her on Episode 13 with Joyce Gauthier and thought it would be fun to explore some of the factors that are weighing into her thought process for potentially leaving the industry. What we uncover turns...

SEO is such an intimidating topic for most massage therapists! In this episode we break down some easy ways to rank a little higher on a Google search. 

In this episode, we interview Joyce Gauthier of the Respect Massage Movement. A movement aimed at helping protect massage therapists from sexual solicitors. This important topic is one that often gets glossed over in massage school, and Joyce is working tirelessly to combat that problem. 

Wouldn't it be nice to approach taxes with less stress and more ease? Our hope is that some of the advice we provide in this episode can do just this, reduce the stress associated with taxes for you moving forward. 

In this episode, we chat about finding an office space to work out of for your massage practice. Some common things to look for, negotiating with landlords, and post COVID considerations. Listen to hear our number one priority when finding a space!

In this episode we discuss a question we received from a listener. "Is yoga appropriate to recommend as a form of self-care for massage clients?" We get into this, our favorite forms of self-care, and the ever annoying "askhole" we often encounter in our field. 

In this episode, we tackle a question we received from a listener, is spirituality a part of massage? There are certainly a lot of Massage Therapist who identify as spiritual, so we understand why this might be asked! 

This meditation is intended to help you identify opportunities that have presented themselves because of the COVID-19 Crisis. As uncomfortable and challenging as this whole experience has been, there are opportunities for growth if we seek them out. Please get comfortable and explore deep within your psyche to see what hidden gems are waiting to be revealed. 

In this episode, we wanted to get a baseline for how the COVID situation has landed in the massage industry from a variety of voices. We have our own personal experiences and views of how things will roll out moving forward. But we wanted to collect perspectives from others in the industry, educators, practitioners in private practice, spa owners, therapists who stopped working and those who did n...

The global pandemic that has rocked the world has all of us on a little edge. Massage Therapists are having to make tough decisions about the future of their practices. We all could use a little more deep breathing during this time, so we created this meditation. We hope that you walk away from this video feeling lighter, more refreshed, and more optimistic about your future as a massage therapist...

The nasty virus, COVID-19 that is circling the world has affected the massage therapy industry in some profound ways! Join Beca and Ali as they discuss ways to have some financial immunity to this situation, their predictions for the future of our industry, and the things they are doing to stay healthy through this all.  To learn more about this podcast visit: www.alignwiththemassagebusinessm...

Networking can be a scary and intimidating thing! Learn the tips and tools we have implemented over the years to help us feel more comfortable in a variety of networking settings.  Visit www.alignwiththemassagebusinessmama.com for show notes.

Niching is all the rage right now! But is this necessary for YOUR massage practice? Beca and Ali discuss what this has looked like in their massage practices and ways to get your employer to pay for your continuing ed.  Visit www.alignwiththemassagebusinessmama.com for show notes. 

Beca and Ali discuss their tips and tool for working as massage therapists with kids. From upping your rates to limiting your commitments to technological support they share what has worked for them on their work/life journey. 

Beca and Ali are honored that you chose to take a listen! With a combined 22 + years experience in the massage industry, we are excited to share tips and tricks we have learned along the way.  To learn more about us, go to www.alignwiththemassagebusinessmama.com