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

Jackie Kerin and David Clayton

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

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Episode 070 - Carolyn Boldt - Transforming Your...

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2024/10/01

David and Jackie are joined by Carolyn Boldt, an expert in interior design for health clinics and co-founder of Crossfields, a design build firm in Atlanta. Carolyn shares how the design and layout of a massage space can directly influence client experiences and the success of your practice. From lighting and artwork to creating a welcoming atmosphere in limited spaces like a home office or shared gym, Carolyn offers practical tips that any massage therapist can implement. Tune in to learn how your

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Episode 069: Ronna Moore - From Practitioner to...

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2024/09/24

In this episode of Folding Towels, Jackie and David chat with Ronna Moore, a massage therapist and researcher in Melbourne, Australia. What started out as curiosity in 1982, Ronna shares how she developed her passion for manual lymphatic drainage and oncology massage over a40-year career. As an advocate for publicly accessible massage in cancer care, Ronna explains the barriers she’s worked to overcome and her ongoing efforts to make massage therapy a standard part of healthcare. Now, as a PhD

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Episode 068: Revisiting Managing Gift Vouchers Like a...

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2024/09/17

As the holiday season approaches, many clients start asking about gift vouchers—are you ready? In this episode, Jackie and David take a deep dive into the surprisingly complex world of gift vouchers. From understanding Australia's mandatory three-year expiry law to managing low redemption rates, they break down the essential things you need to know to run a smooth and compliant gift voucher system. Whether you’re thinking about offering gift vouchers for the first time or looking to refine your

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Episode 067 : Revisiting Navigating The Holiday Season

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2024/09/03

While Jackie and David take a little break this week, we've reached deep into the linen cupboard and airing out one of our most timely episodes from last year—Navigating the Holiday Season: Managing Your Schedule Like a Pro. With Christmas just around the corner, this episode is packed with tips and advice on how to handle the end-of-year chaos without losing your cool. From managing your 'Tetris Diary' to selling gift vouchers and prepping for all the holiday small talk, we cover it

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Episode 066 : Garry Lavis - Massage for People With...

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2024/08/27

Join David as he chats with Garry Lavis, the National President of Massage & Myotherapy Australia. With over 23 years of experience, Garry’s journey from a diesel mechanic to an expert in massage therapy. Like most of us, much of Garry's work revolves around working with people with muscular skeletal needs - mostly tradies. However, Garry has developed a deep love for working with clients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, revealing how tailored massage techniques can significantly improve

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Episode 065: Covering the basics : Getting Staffing...

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2024/08/21

So you're busy enough for two people, or you've got some spare space, or maybe you're ready to grow your dream clinic to be a bustling multi-practitioner clinic. But you don't know where to start, or you're frozen because the thought of doing that is just overwhelming.Join Jackie and David is they chat with Norelle Pratt from HR for Health Leaders, a specialty HR Consultant from Perth who is making growing a team and doing it right easier for allied health professionals. From

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Episode 064: Covering the Basics: A Guide to...

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2024/08/13

Draping. The ancient art covering clients with towels and other linen to ensure modesty and comfort. Nodding your head in agreement? You'd be surprised just how many massage therapist don't know how to drape, or why they SHOULD drape. Today Jackie and David focus on a fundamental aspect of massage therapy: draping. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, effective draping is crucial for creating a safe and comfortable environment for your clients. We’ll break down what

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Episode 063: What we learned at the 2024 Massage...

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2024/08/06

Jackie and David went to a conference. Yah! Of course you already knew that, because we told you about it it every chance we got. So what was it like?Conferences in any profession are a chance to learn - that's why you go to them. But they are just as importantly a place to form friends and build collegiate spirit. You know, make friends with other people who are on a similar journey to you. The 2024 Massage and Myotherapy Conference was held in Tweed Heads with theme of "Set Yourself

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Episode 062: Cost-Effective Strategies for a Thriving...

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2024/07/31

In Part 2 of our budgeting for massage therapists episode Jackie and David unpack the nitty-gritty of financial management for massage therapists. You might have heard business gurus throwing around the term "six figures" when talking about success, but bringing in $100,000 to your business isn't as daunting as it seems (you just don't get to keep it all). But you can keep more by being careful about where you spend your money, without being a cheapskate or feeling like a cheap

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Episode 061: Budgeting Tips for Massage Therapists

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2024/07/23

Ding dong, it's July and the start of a new financial year, at least in Australia it is. Today, Jackie and David dive into budgeting tips for massage therapists. We talk about how to set a basic budget so that you can properly plan for your year (and plan for the unexpected), paying yourself a living wage, and prioritising your income. Discover the key items to include in your budget, the discipline of putting money aside for taxes, and documenting your expenses regularly using spreadsheets or

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Episode 60: Liz Sharkey - The Journey Beyond Hands On...

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2024/07/17

From marine biology, to working in retail, to learning massage to connect with her mother with dementia. Join Jackie as she talks with Liz Sharkey from Massage Training Australia. Liz recognised early on that many of the training colleges aren’t teaching the really basic skills that therapists need to know (like report writing and notation). These might not be the skills that many of are excited about (hello we are tactile people), but skills that we NEED to have. Liz is on a mission to ensure

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Episode 059: Can I Work Only With Women As A Massage...

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2024/07/09

Join Jackie and David as they unpack whether or not it is okay to only work with women as a massage therapist. We discuss in general "what does the law say". explore the reasons why massage therapists might want to only work with women, and ways to do this directly and indirectly. We discuss branding that specifically targets women (e.g. Sportsgirl), and ways to say no to male clients who might want to seek massage with you (perhaps they were referred by a friend). We want you to know that

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Episode 058: Ten Free or Low-Cost Tips for Massage...

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2024/07/02

In this episode of the Folding Towels Podcast, we're diving into practical, low-cost strategies to help massage therapists attract more clients and grow their business. David shares ten actionable tips that require more courage than cash, perfect for any massage therapist looking to expand their clientele without breaking the bank.We'll explore the power of digital communication, from crafting engaging email newsletters to creating relatable video content. Learn about the "Law of

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Episode 057: Even More Stuff They Never Told You...

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2024/06/25

In this extended and final episode in this series, Jackie and David chat about even more stuff that they never told you about in massage school.Do you need a mentor and how to choose one? How much can you expect to be paid as an employee? What's "the going rate" for rental and profit share and is it as good a deal as it sounds (spoiler alert, no it isn't)? How often do you stop and listen to what your client is actually trying to tell you? Are you charging what you are worth, or

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Episode 056: More Stuff They Never Told You About in...

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2024/06/18

What would you do if someone "raised a flag pole"? Do you know how to drape to work on someone's glutes without pulling their pants all the way down? Do you know how to use your body weight to generate pressure and do you massage with just your hands or are you also making good use of broad forearms? Ever been asked to commit health fund fraud? And just what do you say if someone calls you a masseuse? Jackie and David talk about all these things and more in this listener requested

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Episode 055: Some Of Our Favourite Podcasts

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2024/06/11

Jackie and David are back from a break - Conference, Coronavirus and just other stuff. It's rolling into the end of financial year. Jackie is Registering for GST for the first time, David is doubling down on compliance stuff. But really, this week we are here to talk about the podcasts that we listen to and enjoy. Remember, not everything that you do and listen to has to be professional - which is why we crack off this episode with One Song (Jackie's favourite) and Backstage at the Vinyl

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Episode 054: What Do Associations Do? Ann Davey &...

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2024/05/21

Recorded at the Massage and Myotherapy Australia 2024 Conference in Tweed Heads, David and Jackie chat with Ann Davey (CEO) and Selena Hagen (Vice President) from Massage and Myotherapy Australia. Have you ever wondered what your Association does for you? Are you even a member of one? Do you ever question why you are a member at all? Ann and Selena take us on a journey of the 21 year history of Massage and Myotherapy Australia, its role in advocating to the Australian government about key issues

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Episode 053: 7 Free or Low Cost Options for...

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2024/05/14

Jackie and David chat about ways to keep up your education without breaking the bank. If you are a member of a professional association, you need to commit to education every year. And even if you're not a member, continuing education helps to keep you fresh, motivated, up to date and connected with your industry. From borrowing books from the library, to watching webinars and listening to podcasts, to super affordable memberships and then there is MOOCS (it's 100% free y'all) learning

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Episode 052: Why You Should Be Using E-mails To Stay...

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2024/05/08

Join David as he talks about why you should use email to connect with your clients, what not to do and what he loves to read in an e-news. Sending regular e-mails to your clients doesn't have to be hard, long or fancy, and it especially shouldn't feel dirty. But if you want to cut through the crap already in their inbox you need to give your clients a reason to open your news. Swap the idea of selling for stories. A glimpse of you that your clients can connect with. Like a letter from an old

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Episode 51: A Year in Review: Our Favourite Podcast...

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2024/04/30

Guess what! We made it to 50 episodes!Jackie and David get some feedback, and are issued a challenge about picking their superhero names (KittyMumma and Terry Toweling anyone?). We give a shout out to Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds who hosted the Massage Business Blueprint Podcast for 8 Years. Listen to the Massage Business Blueprint Listen to the ABMP Podcast We intended to talk about our five favourite episodes, but we have more than five faves. Links to Our Favourite Episodes Episode 2:

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