In this episode, Cindy Slack shares her journey in the massage therapy industry, beginning in 1999. She discusses how she navigated the challenges of starting out when massage therapy was less popular and the limited options for employment pushed her towards becoming a business owner. Cindy introduces her innovative software solutions, Body Work Buddy and Body Work Media, which help massage therapists with online scheduling, client management, and social media content automation. Throughout the episode, Cindy emphasizes the importance of organization, continual learning, and maintaining a balance between practicing massage and managing the business side of things

In this episode, Julie and Cindy discuss:

• Successful massage therapy practice
• BodyWorkBuddy online scheduling tool
• Marketing tips for massage therapists
• Innovative social media strategies
• Continuous learning in massage therapy

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Early Career Challenges

02:32 Becoming a Business Owner

06:30 Developing BodyWorkBuddy

09:15 BodyWork Media and Social Media Tips

17:05 The Importance of Continuous Learning

22:03 Community and Mentorship

29:25 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

More about Cindy Slack

• Learn more about www.bodyworkmedia.com
• Check out www.bodyworkbuddy.com
• Free 90 Day Content Calendar

I’ve been a massage therapist since 1999. I still maintain a private practice today, specializing in ashiatsu. In 2009, I co-founded Bodywork Buddy Massage Software, and have spent the last 14 years helping massage therapists run their business smoothly and effortlessly with simple-to-use tech for online scheduling and practice management. My latest adventure is a merging of my tech expertise, tools, and marketing experience gained from both my private massage practice and massage software business to create the seamless digital marketing tool of Bodywork Media which includes automated social media posts for massage therapists.

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv

To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com

Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapies Podcast, host Julie Alexander is joined by Brendan, a recent graduate of Kikino Massage School. They tackle the difficult and potentially triggering topic of sexual misconduct, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community and the massage therapy profession.

Brendan shares his personal experiences with abuse, his journey to establishing boundaries, and the challenges faced by gay massage therapists. The discussion includes the impact of dating apps misrepresenting massage therapists and the importance of creating a safe and professional environment for clients. They conclude with the idea of starting a petition to address these issues, highlighting the significance of empathy, authenticity, and forgiveness in the healing process.

In this episode, Julie and Brendan:

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv

To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com

Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy

In this podcast episode, Julie Alexander is joined by Camille Borg to discuss the critical issue of sexual misconduct in the massage therapy industry. The conversation centers around the personal experiences of both Julie and Camille, detailing the inappropriate actions of massage therapists they encountered.

They emphasize the importance of reporting such actions to authorities and shed light on the stigma associated with speaking out. Camille Borg, a family law attorney, shares her insights on supporting victims and navigating the legal process. The episode advocates for raising awareness, maintaining professional boundaries, and supporting victims to prevent further misconduct in the industry.

[04:35] Camille's Story of Inappropriate Massage Experience
[14:13] Julie's Story of Inappropriate Massage Experience
[21:47] The Importance of Reporting and Taking Action
[21:47] Call to Action for the Massage Community
[35:39] Concluding Thoughts and Resources

Topics Discussed:
Addressing Misconduct in Massage Therapy
How to Report Inappropriate Behavior by a Massage Therapist
Supporting Abuse Victims through Family Law

More about Camille Borg

Check out Camille's Website to learn more

Prior to law school, Camille worked as a social worker, helping victims of abuse and crimes, patients with eating disorders and other mental illnesses, and at-risk youth. After teaching bilingual special-education students in a McKinney ISD elementary school, she directed a Dallas battered woman's shelter. Throughout each of these experiences, Camille repeatedly had clients who faced legal problems.

It was not long before Camille decided to take the next step for her clients and apply to law school. In 2014 she came back to her McKinney as a licensed divorce and family law attorney to share her legal skills with the injured in Collin and Dallas counties. Camille's psychology and social work background combined with her legal experience provides her with unique insight in family law matters. Her compassionate heart and zeal for client advocacy through legal representation ensure her clients fight for the best outcome possible.

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Contact me for a free sample:
email - info@handcraftedtherapy.com
text/call - 972-658-7722

Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com

Visit our store:
3303 North Central Expressway #240
Plano, TX 75023

Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv

To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com

Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy