Navigating Dual Practice As A Coach And Massage Therapist with Aimee Carlson

Aug 12, 2025

Shownotes For Podcast Episode 21: Navigating Dual Practice As A Coach And Massage Therapist with Aimee Carlson

In the latest episode of the Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast, Dr. Jessica Singh sits down with Aimee Carlson licensed massage therapist, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Chopra-certified meditation teacher, Duke-trained health and wellbeing coach, and co-founder of Mountain Lotus Wellbeing. Aimee helps women cultivate balance, vitality, and joy by drawing from her professional background, holistic training, and her own healing journey. In this inspiring and vulnerable conversation, she shares how her path to healing became the foundation for her dual practice, where bodywork and coaching beautifully intertwine.

From Burnout to Bodywork

Aimee opens up about the early seasons of her life becoming a teen mom, navigating corporate burnout, and the back injury that became a turning point. What began as a search for physical healing through massage blossomed into a deeper awakening around self-care, boundaries, and emotional wellness. Her story reminds us that sometimes life doesn’t pull us off course, it redirects us toward our true calling.

Healing Touch Meets Transformational Coaching

Trained to listen deeply to the body as a massage therapist,Aimee found herself drawn to the subtle emotional and energetic layers of healing. When the pandemic temporarily halted her hands-on work, she discovered coaching and found it to be a powerful companion modality. With certifications from Chopra and Duke, Aimee brings a compassionate, grounded approach to her coaching, empowering women to reconnect with their inner wisdom and take aligned, empowered steps toward the lives they truly want.

The Challenges and Gifts of Building a Dual Practice

Aimee speaks candidly about the challenges of building a coaching business, especially when clients don’t always “know” they need coaching. She explores the shared skills between massage and coaching: ethics, boundaries, intuition, and emotional presence. Aimee also shares her vision for blending the two practices into an integrative offering helping women reclaim their sense of wholeness through both physical and emotional healing.

Becoming the Woman You Needed Five Years Ago

At the heart of Aimee's work is a deep commitment to supporting women through life’s transitions. Whether it’s advocating for your needs, honoring rest, or learning to listen inward, she believes that healing starts when we stop outsourcing answers and start tuning into our inner voice. Her work at Mountain Lotus Wellbeing offers women a supportive space to slow down, reset, and realign with what matters most.

Key Takeaways

This episode is a heartfelt invitation to reimagine what healing and coaching can look like when we honor both the body and the mind. Aimee Carlson reminds us that transformation doesn’t happen overnight - it unfolds when we create space to listen, feel, and reflect. Whether you're a coach, massage therapist, or someone seeking more balance, her journey offers powerful insights on self-compassion, resilience, and the value of integrating multiple healing modalities. Above all, she encourages us to trust our intuition, even when the path is uncertain or non-linear.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Research Articles & Position Statements. https://www.amtamassage.org
Society for Oncology Massage. Find Certified Oncology Massage Therapists. https://www.s4om.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-carlson/