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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by Julie Romero, a massage therapist redefining mobile massage in Wilmington, North Carolina. Julie shares her inspiring journey from public school teacher to massage therapist and how a personal tragedy led her to a bold new chapter of her career. After frustrations owning a brick and mortar practice she had the bold idea to convert an old shuttle bus into a fully functional mobile massage studio. 
We dive into:
  • How Julie pivoted into massage therapy after 16 years as a teacher


  • The challenges and creativity behind converting a shuttle bus into a massage studio
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  • Why she left traditional brick-and-mortar spaces behind


  • How her mobile studio offers freedom, flexibility, and a deeper connection with clients


  • The powerful role of touch in healing and how tragedy shaped her career


Julie’s story is a reminder that even after life’s hardest moments, we can rebuild something beautiful — sometimes on wheels
TAKEAWAYS​
  • Second Acts Can Be Radical — After 16 years of teaching, Julie redefined her life by following her passion for massage therapy.


  • Turning Pain into Purpose — Personal tragedy became the catalyst for deep life change and a new career.


  • Creativity in Business — Converting a shuttle bus into a massage studio gave Julie the freedom to practice on her terms and control her environment.


  • Resilience is a Skill — Julie's journey shows the importance of resilience, reinvention, and trusting yourself even in uncertain times.


  • Mobile Massage is the Future — As overhead costs climb, alternative models like mobile studios offer therapists a sustainable path forward. 
ABOUT
Julie Romero is a massage therapist based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the owner of Hands in the Sands. After a 16-year career as a public school teacher, she pivoted into massage therapy and later reimagined her practice by converting an old shuttle bus into a fully equipped mobile massage studio. Julie blends creativity, resilience, and a radical approach to business, inspiring others to find freedom and purpose by doing things differently.

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TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #129 Mobile Massage, Redefined: The Radical Way Julie Built Her Dream Massage Studio On Wheels
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