August 23, 2024
“Honoring the Body” Interview on the Awaken Virtual Conference
In this interview, Jacki shares her extensive experience working with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and other chronic illnesses. She emphasizes the importance of honoring the body through self-care practices and discusses the differences between massage and bodywork, highlighting the emotional and energetic aspects of bodywork. She provides recommendations for finding a qualified bodyworker and shares three self-care skills that participants can take with them.
August 21, 2023
“Hagster of Note – A Matter-of-Fact Approach to Aging”
In this revealing interview, Jacki shares her extensive background in the fields of bodywork, HIV/AIDS, and living life from the 50’s through today… and not quitting yet! Check out the great words of wisdom she has to share.
June 1, 2023
Jacki Gethner on Patient World Podcast
“Healthy And Happy After 50: Essential Tips For Mature Women | Expert Advice From Jacki Gethner”
In this interview, Jacki shares breathing and stretching techniques, information about how to avoid falls, and other important tips for how to take better care of yourself as you age.
March 20, 2023
Jacki Gethner on Aging Today Podcast
Jacki Gethner talks about working with women in integrative bodywork.
“New Considerations for Women and Aging”
Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
“Jacki Gethner joins us on Aging Today to discuss the impact she is making by working with women in integrative bodywork, originally created by Dr. Wilhelm Reich. From this work, Jacki has created Women Of A Certain Age (WOACA). Truly Jacki was a pioneer in this field beginning in the 1980s. Having started her massage/bodywork practice in 1988, Jacki Gethner is also an author, international health advocate, and educator.”
April 19, 2021
Jacki Gethner on Caring Ambassador’s Program
Jacki Gethner speaks about her personal experience with Hep C.
March 1, 2020
Love is Love—No matter your age
Jacki Gethner isn’t shy when it comes to talking about sex. In fact, she’s been talking about it pretty much nonstop since the 1980s, when she started doing outreach with the HIV/AIDS community after a female friend became infected.
A healthy sex life is an important part of healthy aging. And yet, intimacy and aging remain “taboo subjects” for some, and LGBT elders in particular are more likely to feel isolated and alone. For traditional senior centers, creating an intentionally inclusive environment may be one way to help.
April 24th, 2019
Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio
Managing Stress for Cancer Patients
Jacki Gethner was the featured guest on the “Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio Network” show with host Becky Olson to discuss the effects of stress on cancer patients and ways to manage it using various tools, including massage. Also discussed was the effect others have on an individual’s self care and how to ask for help, even if one’s cancer is in remission.