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

Jackie Kerin and David Clayton
Massage Therapy
Self-Care
Chronic Pain
Lymphatic Massage
Discounting
Burnout
Client Retention
Marketing Strategy
Adelaide, Australia
Education
Goods and Services Tax
Business Coaching
Pregnancy
Palliative Care
Valuing Services
Business Strategy
Pediatric Oncology
Networking
Massage and Myotherapy Australia
Mental Health

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 lau... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 137 follows Steve Landells’ unlikely path from dairy farming, fitting and turning, and the bearing industry into remedial massage.

Steve joins us from Total Massage Care in Margaret River to talk about the conversation that helped him take t... more

What do clients learn about us before they even get on the table?

In this episode, we speak with remedial massage therapist Nicola Hogan about the communication that sits beneath the hands-on work.

Nicola shares how her early years in hospitality s... more

In this episode, we speak with Andrea Pluck from Massage CPE about curiosity, clinical reasoning, lymphatics, continuing education, and the role massage therapists can play in building a stronger evidence base for the profession.

Andrea shares how a... more

What does it really take to go from treating clients in a suburban clinic to supporting athletes on the world stage?

Recorded live at the 2026 Massage & Myotherapy Australia National Conference in Geelong, David sits down with Lily Chiu, an experien... more

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Recent Guests

Nicola Hogan
Remedial Massage Therapist with 20+ years experience
Independent practitioner
Episode: Episode 136: Nicola Hogan - The Art of Client Care: Listening Without Words
Andrea Pluck
Massage CPE founder and author, specialist in manual lymphatic drainage and decongestive lymphatic therapy
Massage CPE, Case Study author
Episode: Episode 135: Andrea Pluck: Keep Asking Why
Lily Chiu
Australian myotherapist and sports massage clinician with three decades of experience
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
Episode: Episode 134: Lily Chiu - How Therapists Reach the Olympics
Paul Ingraham
Science writer and former registered massage therapist; runs painscience.com
painscience.com
Episode: Episode 132: Paul Ingraham - Are We Overestimating What Massage Actually Does?
Aubrey Gowing
Manual therapist, educator and international presenter based in Dublin, Ireland
HCD Massage School; Irish Massage Therapists Association
Episode: Episode 131: Aubrey Gowing - What Exactly Is Chronic Pain and Where Does Manual Therapy Fit?
Oliver Garside
Founder/CEO of Rounded, accounting software for sole traders
Rounded
Episode: Episode 127: Simple Systems for Sole Traders with Oliver Garside (Rounded)
Coby du Preez
Remedial Massage Therapist, Clinic Owner, Industry Advocate
Muscle Medicine / ATMS involvement
Episode: Episode 126: Coby du Preez on Purpose, Practice and Professional Growth
Kylie Hicks
Chronic pain clinician (guest)
Kylie Hicks Consulting / MMA context
Episode: Episode 115: Live from the MIMT Soft Tissue Congress 2025
Michael Stamber
Trainer and educator, ATMS teaching circuit
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Episode: Episode 115: Live from the MIMT Soft Tissue Congress 2025

Hosts

Jackie Kerin
Co-host focused on practice realities, boundaries, and practitioner advocacy.
David Clayton
Co-host with a practical, evidence-informed perspective; focuses on business, ethics, and client care.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • L.O.V.E!!!

    This podcast is so great! The hosts David & Jackie are so easy to listen to. Im in the U.S., I just recently found this podcast and lately I love listening back to an episode on my way into work each morning! The vibes are so good! Keep it up guys ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HJP0123
    United States9 months ago
  • Hey there from the U.S.! 🇺🇸

    I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your podcast , I’ve been soaking up all the wisdom and insight like a sponge! I’m a newer massage therapist and your episodes have been a huge part of my learning and growth. The fact that you offer so much free, real-world info means the world, your energy and experience are helping me build confidence in my craft.

    Grateful to be tuning in all the way from across the world 🌍 Thank you for sharing the real game and helping therapists like me feel suppo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kay0623
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Missing Link for Massage Branding Professionals

    As a brand strategist who creates websites for bodywork practitioners, the Folding Towels podcast has become my secret weapon for truly understanding my clients' world. Jackie and David's candid discussions about the realities of massage practice provide insights I simply couldn't get elsewhere. Their perspective, delivered with authentic passion and humor, has dramatically improved how I position my clients' brands online. For anyone who works with massage therapists on their business presence,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hanvanwoert
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relevant and Relateable

    Real talk by Real Massage Therapists. Jackie and David bring a light hearted view to serious matters - even heavy topics they discuss compassionately but make those things easy to digest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David @ Myomasters Massage
    Australia2 years ago
  • Fun show

    Fun hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Victorycb
    United States2 years ago

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Episode 134: Lily Chiu - How Therapists Reach the Olympics
Q: Who is Lily Chiu's favorite superhero and why?
Lily answers that Wonder Woman is her favorite due to being female, strong, calm, creative, and humorous, and she also admires Superman for his sense of humor and resilience.
Episode 126: Coby du Preez on Purpose, Practice and Professional Growth
Q: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
The guest identifies Batman as his favorite because he embodies discipline, justice, and the heroism of a normal person with no superpowers, which resonates with his approach as a therapist who values hard work and ethical action.
Episode 127: Simple Systems for Sole Traders with Oliver Garside (Rounded)
Q: What simple systems help sole traders stay organized?
Regular, disciplined admin routines, using tools that fit the business, and outsourcing when appropriate to keep admin from becoming overwhelming.
Episode 127: Simple Systems for Sole Traders with Oliver Garside (Rounded)
Q: Why focus Rounded on sole traders and Australia?
The existing software was enterprise-focused and not well-suited to Australian GST and sole traders; Rounded was built to solve those specific problems with a user-friendly interface and pragmatic terminology.
Episode 127: Simple Systems for Sole Traders with Oliver Garside (Rounded)
Q: What were you doing before you started Rounded?
I came from a recruitment and software background, including a stint at LinkedIn in Australia, which exposed me to Silicon Valley startup culture and motivated me to take a risk and build something of my own.

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Two veteran massage therapists discuss real-world practice challenges, combining hands-on experience with evidence-informed perspectives. Episodes frequently tackle topics like client communication, boundaries, burnout prevention, business sustainability, pricing, and practical systems for solo practitioners and small clinics. Notable is the blend of practical tips with thoughtful reflections on ethics and humility, plus guest experts from pain science, manual therapy, and industry leadership. The show often centers on Community-focused positioning, using relatable anecdotes to help listeners build resilient practices while staying passionate about their craft.

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Recent guests on Folding Towels include:

1. Nicola Hogan
2. Andrea Pluck
3. Lily Chiu
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5. Aubrey Gowing
6. Oliver Garside
7. Coby du Preez
8. Kylie Hicks

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