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Outside the Room is an engaging, lively podcast and virtual show, hosted by massage industry veteran CG Funk, Massage Heights Senior Vice President of Culture, and Industry Relations. It’s the first-ever podcast and virtual show for massage therapists, and estheticians designed to honor these amazing hands-on healers and highlight the importance of careers in massage, beauty, and wellness.Each 30-minute episode will feature a regular cadence of special guests and highlight industry news, res ...
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In this exciting episode, host, CG Funk talks to Samaji Akili and his journey from being a Massage Therapist with a Criminal Justice Degree and a Masters in Business Administration to a franchise co-owner of his very own Massage Heights Retreat. About the Show: Outside the Room is a show designed to honor massage therapists and estheticians and hig…
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Brooke Riley- A career in Massage Therapy
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In this episode of Outside the Room, CG Funk is joined by Brooke Riley and talks Massage Therapy career growth and industry evolution. About the Show: Outside the Room is a show designed to honor massage therapists and estheticians and highlight the importance of careers in massage, beauty, and wellness. Each episode features a regular cadence of s…
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Lead Massage Therapist Maggie Crockett from Massage Heights
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Join us in this exciting episode of Outside The Room as CG Funk talks with our very own Maggie Crockett. With over 20 year in the massage profession, Maggie is an expert in her field and a value to her community. In June 2022 she became the lead massage therapists at Massage Heights Morristown, NJ location. "Being a Massage Therapist means that I c…
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Bodywork for Liberation with Jonathan Grassi
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In this episode of Outside the Room, Jonathan Grassi, founder of Bodywork for Liberation, talks about psychosis somatic integration within the massage setting. About the Show: Outside the Room is a show designed to honor massage therapists and estheticians and highlight the importance of careers in massage, beauty, and wellness. Each episode featur…
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Uniting Massage Therapists with Mike Hinkle | Outside the Room
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In the most recent episode of Outside the Room, CG Funk welcomes Mike Hinkle. Mike started the World Massage Festival in 2006 to offer affordable and high quality education and creative space for therapists to connect and celebrate. CG and Mike (also founder of Massage Therapy Hall of Fame) will discuss his personal mission statement to honor those…
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The Jacquelyn Project with Marshall Dahneke | Outside the Room
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In the most recent episode of Outside the Room, CG Funk welcomes guest Marshall Dahneke to discuss his journey that created The Jacquelyn Project in memory of his daughter. Jacquelyn Dahneke Penrose was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and her Dad Marshall walked the path alongside her. This included shaving his head, overhauling his diet, and…
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Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy: Where a Massage Career Can Take You
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In celebration of Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy, host CG Funk sits down with founder and 30+ year massage and spa industry veteran Lynda Solien Wolfe ahead of Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy Day on March 20, 2023. In this special episode, Lynda shares wonderful stories about her deep passion for massage therapy and massage therapists and wh…
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Cranial Sacral Therapy: The Cranial Rhythm
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Host CG Funk is back with a new episode. It's the continuation of the Cranial Sacral Therapy series. This episode is a special one as it is about the Cranial Rhythm and the Temporal Ear Pull. This informative introduction to the vast technique of cranial sacral therapy is one not to miss. This episode is packed with explanations and demonstrations …
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Massage Therapy Radio with Scott Dartnall
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A massage therapist for 30 years, Scott Dartnall, founder of Massage Therapy Radio and Massage Therapy Media, talks with host CG Funk and Joe Bob Smith in the newest episode of 'Outside The Room.' Scott talks about his beginning days in therapy, how Massage Therapy Radio began, and even shares his top five tips for working therapists. This is a del…
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Sound Therapy for Massage Therapists with Joe Bob Smith
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For the first episode of 2023, the host of 'Outside The Room,' CG Funk, talks with guest Joe Bob Smith about Sound Therapy. Joe Bob Smith is a former massage school owner, administrator, and massage therapist at heart. Listen to this episode and learn about the tools used, findings of recent sound therapy studies, and an in-studio demonstration. Wa…
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In this episode, Cranial Sacral Therapist and host of 'Outside The Room,' CG Funk, discusses the history of cranial sacral therapy and explains the occipital base release on 'Dana the Color Skull,' and demonstrates it on a live in-studio guest. Watch, share, and subscribe. Join the conversation on social media using #OutsideTheRoom! 00:00 | ☀️ Open…
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Massage Therapy Foundation's Adrienne Asta
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A massage therapist for over 20 years and newly appointed President of The Massage Therapy Foundation, Adrienne Asta talks with host CG Funk in the newest episode of 'Outside The Room.' Adrienne speaks candidly about her journey to becoming a massage therapist, her commitment to volunteer leadership, and much more. Watch, share, and subscribe. Join…
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Freedom From Pain Institute's Erik Dalton
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In the latest 'Outside The Room' episode, CG Funk talks with the acclaimed leader, leading bodywork educator, and manual therapist, Erik Dalton. Listen as Erik shares his discovery of bodywork, his early practice and love of learning, and many words of wisdom that he lives by. Watch, share, and subscribe. Join the conversation on social media using…
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Our FIRST Live episode features one of the ‘Magnificent Seven,’ Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug. Kerri sits down with Host CG Funk and speaks about the 1996 Olympics, how massage therapy helped her, and what it means to ‘Rise to Lead.’ This exciting episode was recorded live at Massage Heights 2022 ‘Rise to Lead’ Convention in Tucson, Arizona. Wa…
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The newest episode features "Cancer for Wellness" founder and Executive Director Julie Bach. Julie, an industry thought leader, has been an integrative holistic therapist for 20 years, a yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork teacher, and was named Leading Woman in Wellness in 2017. Julie speaks with CG about her journey into understanding wellness, "Ca…
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This exciting new episode features Global Wellness Icon Susie Ellis. Susie speaks with CG about her wellness career journey, The Global Wellness Summit, The Global Wellness Institute, and its many initiatives and shares her wisdom on the importance of wellness careers. Have you heard of the many wonderful initiatives of the Global Wellness Institut…
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Essential Oils for Self-Care with Anne Williams
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This episode continues our conversationwith Anne Williams. Anne speaks with CG on her introduction to aromatherapy, shares a few of her favorites, and gives aromatherapy for self-care advice. What are your favorite essential oils? Share them with us on social media using #OutsideTheRoom. 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:10 | CG Introduces Episode and Anne…
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Massage Mastery Online Director of Education Anne Williams
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Host CG Funk sits down with Director of Education and Co-Founder of Massage Mastery Online Anne Williams. Anne is an author, educator, massage therapist of 25 years, aesthetician, hypnotherapist, spa consultant, and so much more. This episode features many life and career insights for all especially therapists in the wellness profession. What are y…
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Secrets to Becoming a Well Being with Mia Kyricos
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Our conversation with the Founder and President of Kyricos and Associates, LLC, Mia Kyricos continues. Mia shares her personal self-care favorites as well as a powerful message for therapists! What are your takeaways from this episode? Share them with us on social media using #OutsideTheRoom. 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:10 | CG Reintroduces Mia Kyric…
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This episode features the Founder and President of Kyricos and Associates, LLC, Mia Kyricos. Mia is a Global Thought Leader in Wellness and Wellbeing. Named 2019’s Global Leading Woman in Wellness by the Global Wellness Summit, Mia embodies the mission of “simply aspires to help people live well and to love more.” This episode reminds us to love to…
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Amazing Techniques for Pain Relief with James Waslaski
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The excitement continues with the CEO of the Center for Pain Management James Waslaski. He returns this episode to feature our first in-studio demonstration. Join the conversation on social media using #OutsideTheRoom. 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:09 | CG Re-introduces James Waslaski 00:40 | An Evaluation by James Waslaski 02:22 | Warming the Tissue f…
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Center For Pain Management CEO James Waslaski
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This episode features our first in-studio guest, CEO of the Center for Pain Management James Waslaski. James Waslaski has over 30 years of expertise in manual therapy and teaches over 45 live seminars each year all over the world. He is a published author and renowned international lecturer. This episode features interesting stories, insights, and …
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This episode's guest is "Global Wellness Day" founder Belgin Aksoy. Aksoy has dedicated her life to creating a physically, mentally, and spiritually better world for everyone. This episode features entertaining stories and inspirational anecdotes. Watch this episode, and you will learn something new. Global Wellness Day is June 11, 2022. Visit Glob…
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With 35 years of experience, this episode's guest is none other than industry icon Whitney Lowe. Watch as they talk about Whitney Lowe's beginnings, mind-body connection and industry trailblazer Benny Vaughn. Join the conversation on social media using #OutsideTheRoom! 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:09 | CG Introduces the Episode 01:00 | CG Introduces W…
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Dr. Tiffany Field on the Healing Power of Touch
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This episode continues the conversation between host CG Funk and research pioneer Dr. Tiffany Field. Listen as host and guest touch on the pandemic and its effects on touch, self-care, and massage therapists. Join the conversation on social media using #OutsideTheRoom! 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:08 | CG Introduces the Episodes 00:47 | CG Recaps Prev…
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Massage Therapy Research Pioneer Dr. Tiffany Fields and Chair and Founder of the Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative Lynda Solien Wolfe
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This episode features guests Dr. Tiffany Field, from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and Lynda Solien Wolfe, Chair and Founder of the Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative. Listen as host CG Funk discussed everything from the benefits of moving the skin to Massage Makes Me Happy and the official Global Massag…
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Tara Grodjesk on Self-Care for Hands-On Healers
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Tara Spa Therapy founder, Tara Grodjesk, continues her conversation with host CG Funk. Watch as they talk about self-care for hands-on healers and more. Join the conversation on social media using #OutsideTheRoom! 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:10 | CG Introduces Herself 00:15 | CG Reintroduces Tara Grodjesk 01:05 | Tara Talks Presence 05:35 | Tara Shar…
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Visionary Leader and Pioneer Tara Grodjesk on Wellness
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VP of Earthlite and founder of Tara Spa Therapy, this episode's guest is Tara Grodjesk. Tara has dedicated 40-years to wellness and bodywork, creating innovative body treatments. Tara has been a force her whole career. She was awarded the American Spas 2017 Visionary of the Year award for Women in Wellness as she has continued committing her career…
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Trailblazer Benny Vaughn on Rising Above pt. 2
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About This Episode: CG Funk and Benny Vaughn continue their conversation. Listen as Benny shares with CG his childhood and growing up in the South and how he wove it into his success despite his challenges as a child. 00:00 | ☀️ Opening Chi 00:15 | CG Introduces Benny Vaughn 01:32 | Benny Vaughn's Favorite Olympic Games 05:17 | Benny Vaughn's Philo…
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Trailblazer Benny Vaughn on Massage, the Olympics, and more
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Named by Massage Magazine as one of the most influential massage therapists in the last 100 years, Benny Vaughn is the perfect inaugural guest for 'Outside the Room.' Benny has been trailblazing his entire life, from his athletic scholarship to the University of Florida to his participation at five Olympic Games and much more. He has set the standa…
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