A Touch of Costa Rica Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga

How can I start my own thing with minimal resources? If you are asking yourself this question, this episode is for you. 
Rachel Beider shares how she mastered the art of bartering her time, massage skills and resources to create PRESS Modern Massage in New York City. She takes us behind the scenes of her multimillion-dollar business to demystify the nuts and bolts of growing and operating a successful massage brand. 
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Who am I as a massage therapist? It is a common question that bodyworkers ask during their journey in the industry. 

Allison Denney has amassed more than 54 million YouTube views inspiring fellow professionals to operate in their authenticity, and she joins us for an in-depth discussion about her experiences as a therapist, business owner, wellfluencer and product creator. 
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Ready to travel back in time at Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy? Almost two decades ago, licensed massage therapist Julie Alvarez served as the Kinesiology instructor for the school. She joins us to share her journey to Samara, early experiences there and powerful return to the school as a participant in Shannon Gilmartin’s Modern Cupping Therapy Continuing Education Workshop.  
Also, Julie reminisces on the places and experiences that she holds dear in and around Samara. 
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Will an ad beckon you to your destiny? When legendary massage educator Ruth Werner happened upon a small ad for a massage school in the back of a newspaper, it set off a chain of events that has resulted in a 35+ year career in the industry and authoring seven editions of the gold standard textbook, “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology.” She talks about her journey, standout episodes from her own podcast tackling medical conditions that therapists encounter and her upcoming return to Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in the fall. 
Also, Ruth shares the experiences that bring her joy in Samara. 
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After a series of life-altering experiences, Julius Arciaga took a career-changing leap that led him to massage school and later to the campus of Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. The medical massage therapist, reiki practitioner and 2022 CRSMT Oncology and Caregiver Retreat participant joins us to share how his journey to becoming a holistic health professional and time in Samara has helped him to expand the possibilities of his compassionate touch. 
Also, Julius draws upon his former culinary expertise to share his take on the food scene in Samara. 
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When ballet dancer Lisa Bardarson made the powerful decision to choose massage as her career dance partner, it transported her to a lifelong journey of helping others and deepening her understanding of her own body. The 2023 CRSMT Zero Balancing guest instructor joins us to share how she uses her massage therapy, yoga, zero balancing and dance skillset to address the needs of her clients and community. 
Also, Lisa will share her unique perspective of living between two countries and offers advice for others who aspire to make a home for themselves in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. 
To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com