Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David Episode 023: Christine Knox "My Dream Was To Open a Massage School"
Sep 12, 2023
In this conversation, Christine Knox, a practitioner and author from Health Leader Co, shares her inspiring journey from Scotland to Australia. She discusses her diverse background, including stints in visual merchandising and even working in helicopters. Christine emphasizes the challenges she faced while establishing her own clinic and making the bold decision to open a massage school amid the pandemic. Additionally, she highlights the importance of mentorship and resilience in her career, along with the increasing demand for online massage education.
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Christine's Start in Massage Therapy
- Christine Knox entered massage therapy encouraged by her sister and seduced by the idea of helicopter transport to offshore work.
- She had minimal massage experience and faced the challenge of being touched by strangers on her first day.
Fusion Shapes Treatment Style
- The most impactful influences combined science and art, East and West, honoring all bodywork equally.
- This fusion approach respects client needs and crafts sophisticated massage.
From Locum to School Visionary
- Christine started in a regional town as a locum therapist covering others' clinics before renting her own room.
- She hired a business coach to expand her vision and pursue her dream of opening a massage school.