A Touch of Costa Rica

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

A Touch of Costa Rica is a wellness travel podcast that shares inspirational stories, and introduces you to the people, places, and priceless journeys that happen at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. A Touch of Costa Rica highlights the transformational massage therapist training programs as well as Costa Rica travel tips from the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga community. Hosted and produced by Qiana Martin in collaboration with the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga, each week’s episode takes listeners on a life changing trip to the Samara Beach community in Costa Rica. To learn more about CRSMT, visit http://www.atouchofcostarica.com

  1. 12/24/2023

    You Have Everything You Need

    In our final episode of 2023, we revisit our powerful conversations with massage industry groundbreakers Andrew Biel, Rachel Beider, Allison Denney and Ruth Werner. Let their personal journeys, advice and reflections inspire you to take the next step on your massage path right now. To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    19 min

  2. 11/26/2023

    Pioneering Innovation in Massage

    What will inspire your next big idea? Lyla Keeler joins us to talk about her journey creating the LMT 1 table. As the first female massage therapist to receive a U.S. Patent for a massage table design, she shares how her one-of-a-kind apparatus offers a game-changing experience for therapists, clients and the health industry. Also, the veteran massage therapist and inventor offers an inside scoop on how you can have the opportunity to showcase your skillset at upcoming massage competitions.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    36 min

  3. 10/29/2023

    My Global Journey for Specialized Training

    Where will your quest for specialized training lead you? Erin Maranjian joins us to talk about her global journey to acquire specialized manual lymph drainage and lymphedema therapy education. Also, the veteran massage therapist and MLD educator shares her insights on the value of practitioners’ work changing over time.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    28 min

  4. 09/24/2023

    Bartering My Way to a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

    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.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    38 min

  5. 08/27/2023

    Forging My Own Path to Play

    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.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    29 min

  6. 07/30/2023

    Returning to a Familiar Place for a Powerful Release

    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.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    26 min

  7. 06/25/2023

    Curiosity & Service: Creating A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology

    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.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    42 min

  8. 05/28/2023

    Reconnecting to My Caregiver DNA

    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.  To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com

    36 min
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A Touch of Costa Rica is a wellness travel podcast that shares inspirational stories, and introduces you to the people, places, and priceless journeys that happen at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. A Touch of Costa Rica highlights the transformational massage therapist training programs as well as Costa Rica travel tips from the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga community. Hosted and produced by Qiana Martin in collaboration with the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga, each week’s episode takes listeners on a life changing trip to the Samara Beach community in Costa Rica. To learn more about CRSMT, visit http://www.atouchofcostarica.com

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  • Creator
    Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Yoga
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 A Touch of Costa Rica
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    A Touch of Costa Rica

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