From shy "operations girl" to the powerhouse behind a 20-year group practice, Ann Sousa's journey is anything but ordinary. In this inspiring episode, Ann, owner of Body & Soul Massage in Salem, MA, shares how a random postcard led her into massage therapy, how 9/11 pushed her into entrepreneurship, and how she transformed a small contractor-shared space into a thriving, employee-based wellness practice.

Ann opens up about the pivotal moment she chose real leadership, the mindset shifts that helped her scale, the hard lessons (including the firings she never forgot), and the systems, numbers, and vision that keep her business running strong.

Whether you're solo and dreaming bigger, already building a team, or craving the confidence to step into true leadership, Ann's story delivers the clarity, courage, and practical wisdom you need for your next chapter.

Learn more about Ann at: bodysoulsalem.com

Instagram: @bodysoulsalem

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In this new episode, interior designer and former massage therapist Jamie Smith, founder of Happy Haus Studios, reveals how wellness professionals can transform their treatment rooms into healing, high-performing spaces that elevate client experience and support long-term practitioner sustainability.

With nearly 20 years as an MT and a deep background in design, Jamie shares her unconventional journey from ballet and anthropology to bodywork, burnout, an injury, an MLM detour, and ultimately rediscovering her creative calling in interior design. Today, she specializes in designing restorative wellness environments for massage therapists, healers, and healthcare providers.

In this powerful conversation, you'll learn:

• Why thoughtful interior design is not a luxury but a foundational business strategy
  
  

• How your space impacts client retention, nervous system regulation, and treatment outcomes
  
  

• Practical upgrades for solo practitioners (including the #1 table investment you should make)
  
  

• How to start improving your space mood boards, color palettes, lighting, ergonomics & more
  
  

• The design mistakes many massage spaces unknowingly make
  
  

• Jamie's personal journey of reinvention and resilience
  
  

If you want your massage studio or wellness space to feel intentional, calming, and aligned with the results you want your clients to experience, this episode will open your eyes to what's truly possible.

Explore Jamie's work: Happy Haus Studios — https://happyhausstudios.com/

Tune in now to learn how to transform your space into a tool for healing, alignment, and business growth.

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In this rebroadcast episode of the Scaling Wellness Podcast, we continue our inspiring conversation with Teresa Zardus, founder of Zardus Art of Massage and Wellness Spa and the Zardus School of Massage.

Building a thriving wellness business is no easy feat but Teresa's story proves what's possible when passion meets purpose. From running a 24-room, Tudor-inspired spa to launching a massage school that educates and uplifts future practitioners, Teresa embodies true entrepreneurial success in the wellness industry.

In this episode, we dive deeper into:

• How Teresa finds and hires the right practitioners for her spa

• The biggest mistakes that taught her the most valuable lessons

• What corporate retail taught her about leadership and management

• The origin story behind the Zardus School of Massage

• How she manages multiple passions without burning out

• The toughest moments of her entrepreneurial journey and how she overcame them

• The future of her business in today's "new normal" wellness landscape
  
  

Whether you're a spa owner, wellness entrepreneur, or massage therapist dreaming of growth, this episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and practical inspiration.

Connect with Teresa:
Website: zardusartofmassage.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ZardusArtOfMassageWellnessSpa

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