Episode 137: Steve Landells – From Bearings to Bodywork
Steve Landells shares his path from dairy farming and the bearing industry into remedial massage, the mentors who shaped his work, and why he still considers himself a beginner. A practical conversation about career change, regional practice, sustainable bodywork, and learning beyond formal qualifications.
Episode 111: David Lobenstine – Falling in Love with Massage (Again and Again)
Massage therapist and educator David Lobenstine shares how moving from New York to Vermont reshaped his practice, why sustainable technique makes 12-hour clinic days possible, and how therapists can fall in love with massage again. This doesn’t happen in one leap. It happens in moments—tiny, repeatable acts of presence—that add up to a career you can sustain, and even cherish.
Episode 109: Laura Jane Layton – Self Care From the Inside Out
After corporate burnout and a major health scare, Laura Jane Layton shifted her focus to self-care that starts from within. In this heartfelt episode, she joins Jackie and David to explore what it means to set boundaries, change your self-talk, and prioritise your wellbeing—so you can sustainably care for others.
Episode 001 – Welcome to Folding Towels: Real Talk on Massage Therapy for a Lasting Career
Welcome to Folding Towels! Hosted by Jackie and David, this podcast dives into the real world of massage therapy, from building your business to caring for clients and preventing burnout. Join us as we discuss the nitty-gritty details that make for a fulfilling career in massage therapy.