Aimee Carlson's Journey Transitioning From Massage Therapist to Coach
In this insightful episode of the Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast, Dr. Jessica Singh sits down with Aimee Carlson a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, licensed massage therapist, Chopra-certified meditation teacher, Duke-trained coach, and co-founder of Mountain Lotus Wellbeing. Through her coaching practice, Aimee helps women cultivate balance, vitality, and alignment.
Aimee’s path was shaped by both personal and professional turning points. Although she had long been interested in massage therapy, early career priorities and the demands of being a young mother led her toward the corporate world. Years later, career burnout, shifting values, and a back injury prompted her to reconsider her direction. Recognizing massage therapy as a powerful tool for healing rather than just an occasional luxury, she left her corporate role and completed massage school.
However, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her hands-on practice, she felt called to expand her work through coaching and transition careers.
Together, Dr. Singh and Aimee explore the synergies between coaching and massage therapy, including shared ethical foundations, the role of presence and intuition, and the research-supported benefits of massage. They also talk about the journey of health and wellness professionals seeking to integrate multiple modalities into a sustainable, values-driven practice.
Aimee's journey is a powerful reminder that healing is not linear, and that having knowledge of multiple holistic health modalities can offer clients a deeper, more lasting transformation. Her heart-led approach offers valuable insight for anyone building a practice rooted in compassion and purpose.
For detailed show notes, resources, and information to connect with Aimee Carlson, visit: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/navigating-dual-practice-as-a-coach-and-massage-therapist-with-aimee-carlson
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Research Articles & Position Statements. https://www.amtamassage.org
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Society for Oncology Massage. https://www.s4om.org
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:41 - Called to Heal: Aimee’s Motivation to Pursue Massage Therapy
3:47 - Aimee’s Journey Into Coaching
7:02 - Aimee’s Experience: The Requirements of Becoming a Massage Therapist
9:26 - What Is the Scope of Practice for Massage Therapists?
11:41 - Benefits of Massage Therapy
18:22 - Contraindications to Massage Therapy
20:13 - Aimee’s Experience Practicing Both Coaching and Massage Therapy
29:59 - Takeaways
