Align with The Massage Business Mama

Fun. Informative. Professional. "Align with The Massage Business Mama" comes to you with a combined 22+ years experience in the massage biz as entrepreneurs. Providing actionable tips and resources. Beca an off-grid living, quirky, trail-running, massage therapist, esthetician, and yogi offers her business and wellness perspective to you with a highly caffeine-fueled compassionate wit. Ali, your hard-working, driven, creative mom, massage therapist, business owner, lover of friend gatherings, all-time annual family talent show winner, brings her drive and business savvy to every episode.

Align with The Massage Business Mama is a business podcast hosted by Ali Boehm, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ali Boehm hosts Align with The Massage Business Mama, a business show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #67

  067: AMTA Convention Part 1

  Sep 22, 202625 min

  We went to the AMTA National Convention in Denver and have loads to share! In this episode, we have the extra special treat of being joined by massage therapist and longtime friend Ericka Strodtman, who had already logged a full day of convention before we even arrived. We share our first impressions, favorite discoveries, things that made us think, and a few things we definitely have opinions about. From massage tables and swag to SOAP notes, malpractice, insurance, and whether massage therapy really needs to become part of the traditional healthcare system…there’s a lot to unpack.

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  Episode #66

  066: My Parents Fired Me - Break Room Banter

  Jul 22, 202634 min

  AI, Taxes, Websites & Dating Sometimes the best conversations happen when the treatment room door closes. In this episode of Break Room Banter , Ali and Beca cover everything from business tools to personal boundaries. We chat about: Could a crock pot replace a towel warmer... or is that a fire hazard waiting to happen? A natural deodorant that actually survives a full day of massage (yes, really!) Why building or updating a website can make even the most patient therapist question their life choices. Our honest thoughts on using AI in your massage business—the benefits, the concerns, and where we think it fits. How staying on top of bookkeeping and taxes has dramatically reduced business stress. Finding an accountant you actually enjoy working with. The unique challenge of being a massage therapist in a small community where clients genuinely care about your personal life. How do you maintain healthy boundaries when clients become invested in your dating life? Whether you're looking for practical business tips or simply want to feel like you're hanging out with two massage therapists on a coffee break, this episode is for you. After listening, let us know: Have you found a natural deodorant you swear by? Would you trust a crock pot to warm a heating pack? How are you using AI in your business? Do you reconcile your books monthly—or avoid it until tax season? Have clients ever become a little too involved in your personal life? How did you handle it? We'd love to hear your stories! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with another massage therapist. Your support helps us continue elevating the massage profession—one conversation at a time.

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  Episode #65

  065: I've Been Hiding the Febreze - Break Room Banter

  Jun 24, 202624 min

  Real talk from two massage therapists who've been in the trenches — this week Ali kicks things off literally locked out of her own office, and it only gets more relatable from there. We're getting into the honest conversations that massage school never covered: how many clients is actually too many, what working 8-to-8 in your 20s costs you in your 40s, and why setting physical limits early might be the single best thing you can do for the longevity of your career. Plus — intake forms. Paper vs. digital, JotForm vs. Google Forms, and why making the switch is easier (and cheaper) than you think. And we close out with Ali's ongoing communal bathroom saga, the Febreze confession letter, and a product recommendation that might just save your workplace relationships. 💩

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  Episode #64

  064: Creating an Experience in Your Massage Treatment Room with Jamie Smith

  May 4, 202641 min

  What does your treatment room say before you ever lay hands on a client? In this episode of Align with The Massage Business Mama , Ali sits down with Portland-based interior designer, former massage therapist, and CEU provider Jamie Smith to talk about how your space impacts client experience, practitioner longevity, and even treatment outcomes. Jamie shares her journey from nearly two decades as a massage therapist to becoming a designer specializing in restorative, wellness-centered spaces. Together, Ali and Jamie unpack the science behind biophilic design, why so many treatment rooms become cluttered catch-alls, and what simple changes can dramatically elevate your practice. And yes... we also talk about Ali’s very first treatment room—with the neon waterfall mirror, creepy porcelain doll, and ratty brown blanket. Jamie's Free DIY Treatment Room Design Guide: https://happyhausstudios.com/freebie

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  Episode #63

  063: Break Room Banter: When Beginner Mindset Serves You + Sleeping in Your Office

  Feb 25, 202632 min

  Ali and Beca dive into the messy, human, and very real moments of being a massage therapist — both inside and outside the treatment room. Ali shares a follow-up story about her short-term rental licensing situation (including a $27,000 near-miss 😳) and the professional boundary she’s most proud of holding. Beca opens up about sleeping in her office during finals week and the weird gray area of blending personal life and practice space. Plus, a listener asks: How do you handle social situations when people immediately shift energy after finding out you’re a massage therapist? They also talk about: The subtle (and not-so-subtle) sexualization of the profession How to redirect awkward “free massage” moments Maintaining peer energy in social spaces Ethical pricing when you’re learning a new modality Why beginner mindset matters — even after 20+ years in practice How discounting strategically can build both skill and trust This episode is about professionalism, integrity, and protecting your energy — without shrinking yourself. As always, we love your questions. Keep them coming.

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