The Ohio Episode

For this episode I welcomed not one, but two amazing massage therapists from my original home state in the heart of it all - OHIO! Megan Strohhacker, with Pure Tranquility Massage Therapy has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She breaks down the basic requirements to obtain and maintain a license in Ohio. In the second half, I loop in Kathleen Goggin who owns Corporate Oasis Massage. She sheds some light on a darker side of massage in Ohio.

What we talk about:

Part 1 with Megan

• Megan’s massage origin story

• Becoming a massage therapist in Ohio

• Viability of a national standard for massage

• State of Ohio during the Covid crisis

• Changes to massage as a result of this crisis

• Longevity and avoiding burnout

Part 2 with Kathleen…

• The prevalence of unlicensed, “relaxation” massage practitioners

• Human trafficking

• The lack of continuing education requirements in Ohio

• How she is navigating the shutdown

• What massage will look like when we can get back to work

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**Music** "Swing House" by RKVC via Youtube Audio Library

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