EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 1H 21M
Episode 106: Anyeska O’Rourke - Building a Practice That Reflects You
from Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and David · host Jackie Kerin and David Clayton
Anyeska O’Rourke was inspired to work in allied health from the age of 8. Put off by the prejudices of academics she went on to qualify as a Remedial Massage Therapist and work on the luxury resort island of Hayman Island. But it was an injury and a move to Canada that changed everything.In Canada, she fell in love with the wellbeing side of the industry — the slower pace, the heart-led care, the space to work with people more deeply. When she returned to the Gold Coast, she brought those values home with her.In this episode, she shares:✨ Why building your practice slowly is okay✨ How to shape your business around your values✨ What quiet leadership looks like✨ How doubt can be part of a thoughtful practice✨ And why success doesn’t have to mean hustle Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
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Anyeska O’Rourke was inspired to work in allied health from the age of 8. Put off by the prejudices of academics she went on to qualify as a Remedial Massage Therapist and work on the luxury resort island of Hayman Island. But it was an injury and a move to Canada that changed everything.In Canada, she fell in love with the wellbeing side of the industry — the slower pace, the heart-led care, the space to work with people more deeply. When she returned to the Gold Coast, she brought those values home with her.In this episode, she shares:✨ Why building your practice slowly is okay✨ How to shape your business around your values✨ What quiet leadership looks like✨ How doubt can be part of a thoughtful practice✨ And why success doesn’t have to mean hustle Got thoughts on this topic? Let us know on Facebook and on Instagram👉 Support the podcast: [buymeacoffee.com/foldingtowelspodcast]👉 More episodes & resources: [foldingtowelspodcast.com.au]Theme Music: Simon Pettersson "All Alone" (2020), Licensed use through Audio Hero Inc
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