Ep. 16: Innovation and Outside-the-Box Thinking in the Massage Industry with Maria Rodriquez

Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: Business Conversations for Massage Therapists

Maria E Rodriguez is the owner and solo practitioner of The Brave Hummingbird Healing Studio in Richardson Texas. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 15 years and has experience as a massage instructor. Her love for massage therapy and helping others has led her to many teachers and opportunities to travel around the world to learn from experts on holistic health practices.

In this episode, Julie talks with Maria Rodriquez a successful business owner in the massage industry. They discuss practical ways to think outside the box and solve client problems. Maria also talks about how she has incorporated natural healing modalities into her practice to help her clients and how she has had to manage to balance her career and family, especially two children with health needs, which has inspired Maria to incorporate herbalism and handmade soaps, creams, and candles without chemicals into her business.

Topics discussed:

• Natural Healing in Massage Practice.

• Holistic Health Modalities. [

• Holistic healing and tools.

• Investing in yourself.

• Self-care in the service industry.

• Setting boundaries for massage therapists.

• Women's workshops in energy medicine.

• Sharing knowledge in the industry.

Best piece of advice from Maria:

Put your pride aside

More About Maria Rodriquez and The Brave Hummingbird Healing Studio

My heritage and background has always called me toward Natural medicine and holistic practices. Following that calling i also received my certification in herbalism and Holistic Health Coaching. I’ve trained Under Dr. Alberto Villoldo PhD, and Native Peruvian Shamans. I went through the light body Shamanic training two times to heal my own traumas and to be of better service to my community. In 2019 i received my certification for respiratory Hygiene (dry salt therapy). In 2020 I became certified in Yoni Steaming. My other love is formulating natural nontoxic face and body products and Clean Candles. In my practice i combine many of my healing modalities such as Detoxification, massage, and Energy medicine to help achieve ultimate health goals. I also teach workshops on Self-healing, motivation, and Energy medicine healing techniques. I love what i do with all my heart.

Ways to connect with Maria

Connect with Maria at Instagram@thebravehummingbird

Or visit her website to learn more about her services www.thebravehummingbird.com

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