028: Zoning, Prejudices, and Stereotypes - One Massage Therapists Tale

<p>Our most recent guest, Sheri Burell Nishimura, OTR/L, LMT, CPT, AND a <a href="https://aliboehm360.lpages.co/massage-in-the-real-world-wait-list/">Massage in The Real World</a> grad, shares about her battles when trying to start her massage business. Because she had a few.</p> <p>Sheri of Phenix City, Alabama, purchased a house to run her clinic Myo·dō.</p> <h5>Pronounced: my-oh-dough<br> Myo: Medical term for "muscle"<br> Dō: Japanese for "the way of"</h5> <p>Her clinics aim, to bridge the gap between modern healthcare and holistic services by providing a fusion of soft tissue mobilization and corrective exercises to empower individuals in their wellness journey.</p> <p>Sheri is an alumna of Central High School, Auburn University, and the Medical College of Georgia. In addition to graduating with the highest honors, she has two decades of hands-on experience as an occupational therapist working with collegiate and professional athletes, Soldiers, first responders, and people living with chronic pain.</p> <p>Despite all of Sheri's education, credentials, and experience, the neighborhood where she purchased her property DID NOT want Sheri to set up shop.</p> <p>Petitions were signed, and city council hearings occurred, all in an attempt to keep Sheri out.</p> <p>But y'all, in spite of these setbacks, Sheri prevailed! She handled everything with a grace that inspires!</p> <h3>To follow Sheri and learn more about her clinic in:</h3> <p>Email - sheri@myo-do.com<br> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/myodomovementandmassage">https://www.facebook.com/myodomovementandmassage</a></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>