We made this resource just for LMTs who need a little support breaking through the emotional barriers to getting started, or accelerating your in-person practice. Please comment if you are dedicated to growing through these early challenges, for you, and for All your future clients!

Hello! I’m Eva from Australia. I have just completed my studies and am a qualified (licensed) Spa Beauty Therapist after 25 years as a Freelance Hairstylist and Makeup Artist. I have signed up for a further remedial massage course in 2025 to beef up my skills and knowledge. Working as a freelance bridal hair and makeup artist during COVID I took time to nurture my soul studying Permaculture, living on a 40 acre farm with my 6 rescue horses, blind dog (pictured) and 20+ sheep. This combined my love of nature and animals but I knew I was meant to massage since I was young. After high school I was accepted into Massage school but my father forbade me studying a “red light” profession and I had to withdraw my application….but after 27 years I am now qualified, in love with the modalities I have learned especially Ayurvedic Head massage, hot stone, lymph drainage and aromatherapy massage. I am so happy to be here in this community and in this stage of life.

Sometimes we love our inhibitions more than our possibilities. What is the first thing in your way, when you feel that desire to heal others, or yourself?

Hey everyone, I’m Justyn, but you can call me Doc! I’m based down in Southern WV on a homestead nestled in the Appalachian hills, where I combine nature-based healing with a solid foundation in digital know-how. As a master gardener and permaculture practitioner, I’ve got over a decade of experience on my 30+ acre homestead (Mavis Farmacy), where I grow food, raise animals, and help folks find balance by reconnecting with nature. In my coaching, we dig deep—sometimes literally! I’ve guided countless people through gardening as a form of therapy, helping them find calm and purpose while working with plants. I also offer unique experiences like forest bathing, where we get out into the woods for some restorative, tech-free time, and my Bee Aware meditation program, inspired by the gentle, mindful rhythm of bees. Both practices are designed to help people slow down, refocus, and reconnect to the present moment. Another favorite of mine is stick work, an ancient practice rooted in movement and meditation that connects us to the environment and eases stress—especially helpful for those of us wired a bit differently (ADHD folks, I see you! Wait, I'm you!). On the tech side, I’ve spent years working with AI, hardware, web design, and ethical hacking (PEN testing). I use these skills to create tools that help clients navigate the digital world in a mindful way, bridging the gap between tech and nature. Excited to be here and to share more of my Appalachian healing practices alongside my digital expertise! Sometimes, you’ve just gotta unplug, step outside, and literally touch grass—like, go introduce yourself to a tree or something!