The Massage and Spa Success Podcast

The Massage and Spa Success Podcast

Hosted by: Gael Wood

Elevate your massage or spa business with advertising & marketing ideas, massage business planning tips, and mindset management. Join Gael Wood, founder of Massage and Spa Success courses and events, a Massage...

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Episodes

Jimmy Gialelis – Working with Clients at the End of Life

In this episode, Gael sits down with Jimmy Gialelis, a World Massage Hall of Fame inductee, seasoned educator, and certified End of Life Doula, to explore how massage therapists can support clients and families during...
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Michelle Roos – Mobile Massage Business – Getting Started and Success

In this episode, Gael sits down with mobile massage therapist, CE provider, and co owner of Cupping USA and Cupping Canada, Michelle Roos, to dive into what it really takes to start and succeed with a mobile massage...
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Jenny Sheridan – Reading the Feet

In this episode, Gael sits down with reflexologist and educator Jenny Sheridan to explore how the feet can offer meaningful clues about what’s happening in the body. With more than 20 years of experience teaching...
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David Clayton & Jackie Kerin – Making Business Less Lonely – Building Community and Staying Inspired in Solo Practice

In this episode, Gael sits down with Australian massage therapists and podcasters Jackie and David to explore the emotional side of running a solo practice. From the realities of isolation to the surprising ways...
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Tazeem Jamal – Yesology – The Art & Psychology Behind Client Decisions

In this episode, Gael sits down with master aesthetician, award-winning spa business coach, and Retail Sales Catalyst Tazeem Jamal to explore why clients say yes, why they say no, and how service providers can...
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Julie Campbell – Instagrowth for Massage Therapists

In this episode, Gael sits down with business coach, AI developer, and former massage therapist Julie Campbell to simplify the path to Instagram success for wellness providers. From choosing the right content formats...
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Planning with Me + Shawn Stewart

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Darryl “DJ” Turner – Scaling Your Massage Business to 6–7 Figures

In this powerful session, Gael sits down with Darryl “DJ” Turner, founder of Scaling Wellness, to break down what it takes to grow and scale a massage business. From solo practice foundations to seven-figure...
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Alfonso Smith – Things to Know When Running Your Own Practice

In this episode, Gael sits down with licensed massage therapist, medical massage practitioner, YouTube creator, and World Massage Hall of Fame inductee Alfonso Smith, known online as “The Massage Expert.” With over a...
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Shawn Stewart – How to Build Trust Through Draping

In this episode, Gael sits down with award-winning massage therapist and Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Stewart to explore one of the most overlooked skills in massage therapy: draping. From building instant trust to...
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Laura Landsiedel Ford – Building Community in the Massage Profession

In this episode, Gael sits down with Laura Ford, longtime educator, publisher, and community builder, for a powerful conversation about why connection is essential in the massage profession and how therapists can...
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Paul Kohlmeier – Cupping for TMJ Pain Management

In this episode, Gael sits down with Paul Kohlmeier, a clinician, educator, and co-owner of Cupping Canada and Cupping USA. With more than two decades of experience in clinical practice, Paul is known for blending...
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