Wellness Center Creators

Jess Reynolds is a practicing doctor of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as a registered massage therapist located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In early 2020, he and his partner Brianne founded Aim Online Education, a company dedicated to providing online continuing education courses for integrative and allied health care providers. Jess's company is different from other continuing education providers companies because they approach the online aspect of continuing education differently. They make a real effort to make their courses affordable and to reflect the fact that it is being taken online as opposed to in person. Jess has been teaching for about ten years and has a background in teaching in person as well. The company offers courses on acupressure, which is their most popular course, yoga, business skills, and many more. Some are free, so give them a try! In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What makes Aim Online Education different from other continuing education providers? 2. What is the focus of the courses offered by Aim Online Education? 3. What are some of the most popular courses offered by Aim Online Education? Get 40% off any course purchase at Aim Online! https://www.aimonline.com/wccp Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Buffy Stinchfield is a passionate advocate for women's and public health. After years of suffering in silence with pelvic pain, she realized she finally needed to specialize in public health. After the birth of her first child in 2008, when her labor was anything but simple and her recovery was even more difficult, she began her studies into this specialty. She is now committed to helping women of all ages resolve and overcome issues including pelvic pain, endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary leakage, bowel leakage, constipation, tailbone pain and injuries, postpartum recovery, back and neck pain, hip pain, and more. "If we actually had someone assess us going into our delivery, they could help us learn how to really connect with our core, how to breathe well, and fully understand in our own body what phase one of labor looked like." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The staggering statistics in pelvic health that point to the fact that pelvic health issues are very common. 2. The importance of preventative care and holistic care for pelvic health. 3. The new trend of occupational therapists entering the field of pelvic health. Take the Pelvic Health Quiz to see if pelvic health dysfunction is affecting your quality of life: https://www.pinnaclewt.com/pelvic-health-quiz Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

In today's world, it's more important than ever to have a career that you're passionate about and that aligns with your values. Otherwise, you'll never be able to sustain the long-term success and fulfillment that you desire. That's where Emilie McKay comes in. Emilie McKay is a registered massage therapist and business coach who helps healthcare professionals build sustainable practices that align with their values. She believes that values are what drive us and that by shaping our practices around our values, we can be more fulfilled in our work. Emily coaches her clients to connect with their values and make decisions informed by those values. She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals create careers that balance work and life and that can stand the test of time. "I want to make sure the RMTs and health professionals that I'm working with are creating careers that balance their work and life." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What are values, and why are they so important to Emily and her coaching practice? 2. How can you help your coaches learn about their values? 3. What is the difference between helping someone with their business versus helping someone with their career? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Do you want to improve your mental health, but feel like you've tried everything and nothing seems to work? If you're looking for a more holistic approach to therapy, this episode is for you. And where are my fellow psychics-in-training? If you're looking to develop your intuition and psychic abilities, then you have to listen to this week's episode. Today’s guest Jenna Galligani has over 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health therapist. She's a certified brainspotting therapist and a master level reiki practitioner and teacher. It was through her work as a therapist that she began to realize there is more to this world than meets the eye. Her journey into the metaphysical world launched forward when she went blind in 2012. Losing her vision forced her to tap into this unseen aspect of our existence. Her energy work acted as a catalyst to help her develop her psychic and mediumistic abilities. She has studied a variety of energy modalities over the past decade and has been developing her mediumship over the past five years, including studying with international tutors to hone her abilities as a psychic medium. Jenna is passionate about helping individuals heal and deepen their intuition. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Jenna's intuition has impacted her business decisions 2. How Jenna's work as a mental health professional has changed since she lost her vision 3. How Jenna uses brainspotting and reiki in her work with clients And much more as Jenna shares her fascinating and amazing journey with her wellness career, listen in! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

As a busy therapist in private practice, the number one challenge you likely face is stress and overwhelm from overworking. Delegating some tasks to a virtual assistant or a co-worker can help free up time, but you may find yourself micromanaging. Working on creating solid systems and stepping back is a process, but it’s worth the investment. "Delegation is the biggest lever to growth." Today’s guest Uriah Guilford is the mastermind behind Productive Therapist and a business owner that provides world-class virtual assistants to busy therapists and private practice owners. He is a technology enthusiast, productivity nerd, and the creator and host of the Productive Therapist Podcast. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How can a virtual assistant help a small business operate and grow? 2. What are the top delegation mistakes that business owners can avoid? 3. How can therapists build a business that runs without them? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

If you're a business owner, health and wellness provider, or someone interested in entrepreneurship, and you're looking for ways to achieve your desired results, then this episode is for you. We'll be going through the steps you need to take to get there. Kasey Compton is a business strategist and coach who helps business owners find their entrepreneurial confidence. She is the author of "Fix This Next: A Framework for Healthcare Entrepreneurs." In this episode, along with hearing about Kasey’s journey, you will learn: Healthcare providers are more equipped to handle business goals than anyone else because they are trained to assess needs and are naturally good at marketing and building rapport. Healthcare providers need to remember that failures are necessary and that they should not be afraid to fail. The five main systems that healthcare providers need to focus on when scaling their business are marketing, hiring/recruiting/onboarding, intake, clinical, and billing. Are you looking to go from struggling to boss babe? Then you need to listen to this latest episode of Wellness Center Creators with Kasey Compton! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Movement is the best medicine, along with a conscious presence is a belief of today’s guest Dr. Shanna Arno. She and her staff at Natural Body Works Massage and Wellness Center promote the longevity of life with nurturing hands. Shanna has her Doctorate Degree in Manual Osteopathy as well as a Doctorate in Naprapathy. She has been a Massage Therapist since 2004 and holds an impressive collection of certifications in fitness and wellness modalities. Shanna has also owned businesses in the wellness and health space and joins the podcast to answer questions about Osteopathy and Naprapathy, along with what inspires her to help her clients find healing. She has also downsized her business, rather than expand. It was a difficult decision, and she explains how she concluded that it was the best path to follow. Business growth may not always be the best goal, depending on your situation. Maintaining a tighter focus might be good for your personal health, as well as allowing you to provide the best care for your clients. Shanna also shares her best business tips based on her years of experience, along with her exciting news that she is writing a new book too! Listen in for some great wisdom shared and details about her fascinating approaches to health and wellness. Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Our guest today, Michelle Baker, was planning on opening her spa and wellness center when the pandemic hit. She had a business plan and was all ready to go when she suddenly had to re-evaluate the idea. That’s when she decided to open a spa right in her own backyard! Connect Wellness features saunas, cold plunge tubs, outdoor showers, and a hot tub, she has focused on creating a community and small gathering spot allowing for connection and healing. She explains that many of her newer visitors have never experienced a cold plunge, but once they try it, they are hooked. The health and wellness benefits of the cold plunge, and the saunas, are far-reaching as numerous studies have shown and their popularity is growing. In addition, Michelle has crafted such a welcoming and comforting environment where friends and strangers have a chance to connect and be in nature, they often refer to it as their “second home.” Listen to this episode and learn all about this unique wellness spa, you’re going to want to go! And to get your discount at Connect Wellness, just mention coupon code “Vancouver Wellness!” Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Trauma-informed therapist, EMDR specialist, and Vancouver Wellness Studio’s Clinic Coordinator Lemecia Lindsey joins the podcast today. Lemecia shares her journey into private practice, what it was like and how she decided on her specialty. She also explains her experience as a small business with an independent contractor, the good and the challenging, along with her experience as a renter at a wellness clinic. And we also dive into her role as a Clinic Coordinator at Vancouver Wellness Studios. Lemecia jumped at the chance to take on this important, hybrid role when it was created, and loves how it still allows her to see clients and help them heal , while supporting the team at VWS. This allows everyone, clients and practitioners, to find even more success on their healing journey. If you are building your wellness center or have one already, consider having a coordinator like Lemecia, you’ll never regret it! Listen in to find out why! Get all the links, resources, and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video, and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Nutrition is important and today we are unpacking some terrific tips and strategies on how you can optimize your health with Nutritionist Haley Vilhauer. Specifically, we are talking about what it means to practice nutrition with a functional lens. Haley also shares some of the key factors to consider when it comes to optimizing your health. We also cover the top drivers of optimizing nutrition intake. In a world focused on dieting and reducing intake, it’s important to make sure you are getting the proper intake for the activities you are participating in. Haley outlines some common pitfalls and mistakes she sees clients making when it comes to their nutrition. And we also chat about some of the expected benefits of focusing on food as medicine and using food to optimize overall performance, especially for brain function and healthy energy levels. Haley also offers a free strategy session if you have any questions or are looking to optimize your nutritional plan. Schedule a FREE strategy call to discuss your nutritional needs: https://haleysnutrition.practicebetter.io/#/61ad0cfb39803305d83b9358/bookings?step=date Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Today we have Jocelyn Fitzgerald sharing her story about how she discovered art therapy and how she’s now using it to help her clients. She explains how creativity and various artistic endeavors create connections and often reveals what is going on in people’s minds and hearts. Jocelyn also shares why she views art therapy as almost speaking a different language, and that for some people who may be apprehensive about talk therapy, asking them to draw an image of what their fear is or what it might feel like inside their body is easier. She details how you might implement this modality in your wellness center or why you might consider it if you haven’t before. Jocelyn and I also chat about some of the various creative arts that can be used in therapy. It’s not just relegated to drawing or painting, but creative arts like dance and music can also be exceptionally effective. Jocelyn shares her experience surrounding taking her creativity out of her therapist’s office and starting a shop on Etsy and becoming an author! This is a truly inspiring conversation and I encourage you to give it a listen! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Jilz Gluten Free started in 2013 when Jill decided to make her own crackers for Ron, who’s gluten-intolerant. Once she perfected her recipe, she started sharing the crackers with friends and taking them to parties – where they disappeared in a flash. No one knew they were gluten-free. Today, Jill and Ron have a thriving business and Ron’s here to share his business journey. We dive deep into the importance of the business plan, and the specific pieces that go into creating one. Ron also helps us find ways to set realistic goals and objectives. Through his experience with Jilz Crackers, Ron shares some strategies for preparing for growth, including being patient and preparing for a downturn. And we also chat about what it means to be an enthusiastic leader and why this is important. There’s a lot of great nuggets of wisdom packed into this episode, please give it a listen! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

You shouldn't have to do business alone. Nor should you be burdened by administrative tasks because it may not make sense for your business to hire a part-time or full-time employee. My guest today, Cathy Baillargeon started Virtual Cathy, a virtual assistant service agency to provide healthcare business owners with an alternative way to receive support. And today Cathy helps us understand why you might consider hiring a VA, and how that VA can help healthcare practitioners to benefit with VA services, allowing them to scale and grow their businesses. Virtual Cathy works primarily with Naturopaths, Mental Health Counselors, Acupuncturists, Wellness Clinics, nonprofit organizations, and other service business owners. Many healthcare practitioners struggle with assorted administrative tasks, often losing time doing what they love to do. We cover the most common tasks healthcare practitioners should consider delegating, if they haven't already. Are you ready for your own VA? Listen as Cathy describes the signs that a healthcare provider may be ready to hire admin support. We also chatted about how VAs can be used to help grow a healthcare provider's practice! And it isn’t hard to get started. Virtual Cathy's executive assisting service provides custom administrative support for healthcare providers with plans as low as 15 hours a month! Listen to this episode to see if you should consider hiring a VA for your business. (Hint: You should!) Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Many prospective entrepreneurs in the health and wellness industry are hesitant to start their own practice after finishing their training. Dr. Avery Colby was encouraged by her sister to go for it! So, she launched Petal & Thorn Naturopathic Wellness Center and Apothecary in Camas, Washington. She joins the podcast today to share some tips on how to start your own practice when you don’t know a thing about running a business, but you are passionate about helping your community optimize their health through natural modalities. Focused on treating the whole person, Dr. Colby offers modalities such as IV Therapy, hormone support, injection therapy, and cutting-edge modalities such as Emsculpt NEO and Emsella. Listen to this episode and I guarantee you will come away inspired to start your own practice or think about adding a new modality to your current practice! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Many female entrepreneurs struggle to get the clarity, commitment, and confidence they need to build a business they love with a lifestyle they design. Especially when just starting out. It can be overwhelming, with so many options to choose from and traps to fall into. Joining the podcast today is Diamond (aka Dr. Diamond). She has founded and taken businesses to the top 4% of small businesses in America. We have a conversation packed full of business wisdom and golden nuggets of advice. This episode will help you create and scale your business through feminine embodiment practice as well as deeply analyzing and understanding the data of your work. How do you prevent overwhelm while scaling your business? Listen in and get some super valuable tips, like avoiding the all-too-common tactic trap. Diamond also shares some good wisdom and recommendations for someone who finds themselves stuck not growing their business. Don’t miss this episode! Head on over to Dr. Diamond’s website to take the Clarity Quiz! Figure out what the weakest links in your business are: https://femmemeetsfortune.com/! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Julia Seiker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field of addiction and trauma. She joins the podcast today to share her truly inspiring story! She had her own, solo mental health practice but was inspired to launch a wellness center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Alignment Healing Center offers customizable treatment including MH Therapy, Holistic Health Coaching, Personal Fitness Training, Energy Healing/Reiki Treatment, Massage Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation Training, so their clients can feel like your whole self. Listen to this episode and hear about her journey, the difficulties, along with the successes and wins. She and her team are on a wonderful path to be the leading holistic healthcare agency providing well-being services to their community! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Today I’m chatting with Caitlin Wilson of In Light Hyperbarics where she and her partner help people heal through hyperbaric oxygen therapy and light therapy. Caitlin shares with us how she was initially introduced to light therapy and then hyperbarics. Eventually this grew into a thriving wellness practice focused on these modalities. And now she assists other practices implement light therapy and hyperbarics into their offering as well. We cover just what exactly are these therapies and how they help in healing. She explains how their hyperbaric chambers include the light therapy along with the oxygen treatments too! Who can benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? Nearly everyone, from grandparents to kids! HBOT helps people suffering with any and all types of inflammation, pain, chronic conditions, acute injuries and more. Listen in to hear about Caitlin’s special programs, hyperbaric dating, how long it takes HBOT to work, how you can add this to your practice, and more during our fascinating conversation. Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com *Workshop: To register for the upcoming workshop, Developing Your Collaborative Leadership Team, go to: https://www.wellnesscentercreators.com/workshops Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Dr. Suzie treats patients suffering from TMD and associated disorders. She also teaches dentists and physicians to work together and to understand the benefits of ancillary services and a whole-body approach to health and wellness. This multidisciplinary approach is unique, but why? When and why did dental health become separated from the rest of our body? Dr. Suzie helps us understand how dental health became a field of its own and shares why she is interested in treating patients with jaw and facial pain. We also chat about some benefits of a multidisciplinary approach, and why it is rare in the dental field. She does feel more providers are adopting this type of treatment model, which is good! Listen in as we discuss what we hope an integrated approach to health and well-being will do for the future of healthcare delivery. Dr. Suzie also shares that she is working on a new cookbook too! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Don’t miss out on Dr. Suzie’s special offer! 30% off one DiolPure product of their choice. DiolPure CBD is safe, consistently pure and derived from citrus terpenes. They are practitioner grade, meaning they are formulated and tested by a team of doctors, and used and endorsed by those same medical professionals and their families. Listeners can go to www.diolpure.com to view the products. Then call Dr. Suzie at (360)693-9349 to tell us their product choice and we will send it to them or arrange for them to pick it up at our office. Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Marketing your Wellness Center or business can be overwhelming to say the least. One question I often hear is, “Should I pay for ads?” And today I’m chatting with DJ Turner who will help answer that question and more. He’ll help you understand how you can reach your ideal clients with Facebook ads, and when paid ads are worth it… and when they are not. DJ also outlines the common mistakes many businesses make when diving into paid advertising. One of DJ’s superpowers is systemizing business processes and making things run smoothly and efficiently. We talk about systems & how they can be implemented in your practice or wellness center. When do you know if you have your business systemized enough? DJ gives us a few metrics we can use to guide us along our systemizing path. Listen to our insightful conversation! You may be ready for paid ads and marketing, maybe not. But you’re definitely ready for systemizing, it’s a game-changer! Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Have you ever been curious about how using the law of attraction and having an abundance mindset could help you create your dream business and dream life? Does this work? Yes, it does! Today you are in for a treat as manifestation superstar and wellness center owner Shawniel Chamanlal joins me for an inspiring episode. Shawniel reveals her manifesting journey. It actually started inadvertently when she was quite young when she was able to manifest her “soul mate.” This leads us into her path to entrepreneurship and how she was able to tap into the Law of Attraction to create your dream business. She drops some great tips about some key steps to take when it comes to manifesting, especially when you are looking to start a business. We cover Shawniel’s “go to” manifesting tools and how to use them, you’re going to want to take notes here! It was so helpful to learn about these, including the two different types of vision boards you should create. Shawniel and I also talked about where she sees her business and life in the next 5 years, there is no shortage of abundance and the sky’s the limit! Listen to this delightful conversation today! Find out more about Shawniel’s Manifesting Workshop: The Art of Creating Your Abundant Life [click here!] Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!