The Radical RMT

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What If I Couldn't Pitch My Product Directly? 

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

Did I lose you with the word product? Stick around because I have some ideas as it relates to our service based business! 

The thing is- we worked really hard to become massage therapists and earn a professional title but, your title doesn’t help explain what the benefits are of what it means to be a massage therapist.

We often list the certifications of our job title, the skills, and techniques we have but, what people actually want to know about are the success stories as a result of those skills! They want to know about the results. 

We forget that it’s the unique person behind the title that helps us stand out from the other massage therapists. 

How can we educate about massage therapy without it becoming a lecture?

Check out this episode for ideas on how you can pitch yourself as a massage therapist without actually talking about massage therapy.  

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What's the least crowded channel?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

What the heck does this question mean anyway?

Well, here's how I applied it to this exercise...

Since massage therapy is so wonderful- we try to share massage therapy with everyone!

We can treat it all so why not list everything we do and every modality?

Our practice is located in a city with a large population - why shouldn't I advertise everywhere?

Well, when you consider these areas may be very crowded with other massage therapists doing the same thing- you may not stand out.

Check out this episode for ideas on how you can access the least crowded channel and find the right clients for you and the right massage therapists to work with!

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What If I Let Them Make Decisions Up To $100? $500? $1,000?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

If you are a clinic owner and you feel like all the decisions come down on you and you would like to give some responsibility back to your team then this episode is worth a listen!

How would it feel if you told your team "I Trust You." ?

As a clinic owner I share how I have implemented the $100 or less rule to give my colleagues the power to make decisions on behalf of the clinic. It helps to give me the freedom I am seeking as a business owner too. Because the last thing you want when you're on holiday is a text message that says "we're out of toilet paper."

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: If I Could Only Work 2 Hours Per Week On My Business, What Would I Do?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

I know what you're thinking! Yeah right! How could I live on only 2 hours of massage per week?

Well, this is where the magic comes in about really taking time to think about where you are using your energy and is it in the most effective way? Are you getting the desired results?

As a clinic owner, I share how I would turn my attention to my team if I could only work 2 hours a week.

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What's The Worst That Could Happen? Could I Get Back Here?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

We all know what Goal Setting is and how to map out a plan to achieve the goal but rarely do we consider breaking down our fears surrounding the goal and often the fear paralyzes us into not taking action and it also gives us some pretty good excuses to keep us safe from taking risks.

Enter Fear Setting.

Tim has a simple pen to paper method for mapping out your fears surrounding a particular goal that helps you to see your fears not as mountains but as mole hills. I lay it out in this episode and share some of my own examples.

I love this exercise and I have used it a few times in my career and personal life which has given me the confidence to take risks and move abroad and also open my own massage practice.

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What would I do/have/be if I had $10 million? What’s my real TMI?

How do we know as a massage therapist when enough is enough?

What's your answer to this popular question? Would you quit massage therapy? How big do you dream? What are you deferring until retirement? Do you really know how much your dream life will cost? Why can't you live part of it out now instead of waiting?

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What Do I Spend a Silly Amount of Money on? How Might I Scratch My Own Itch?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

If you could create an income or earn a discount for something you use, need, love everyday- what would it be?

I share how this could apply to items we use in our massage practice and even at home. How we can share and sell our expertise? Would opening your own practice help you enjoy our work and earn more income?

I hope you enjoy!

Hello Radical Massage Therapist!

I journaled daily on these 17 questions as shared by Tim Ferriss and I wanted to share my answers with you.

The question in this episode is: What if I Did the Opposite for 48 Hours?

How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life?

What if you took a look around and decided to do things differently than every massage therapist?

I share how this could apply to our rates, treatment hours, treatment duration, our boundaries, and more.

I hope you enjoy!

Want to learn how to give yourself paid vacation as a massage therapist?

This episode gives you 5 ideas that can help you feel less stress and less worry about missing out on income while you are on holiday and you might actually enjoy taking more time off!

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Resources

Krista Wright is the author of Confessions of a Massage Table which is due to be released this fall. She was born in Ottawa, Ontario into a military family and moved around before settling in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where she currently lives with her husband and two amazing daughters.

She has been a registered massage therapist (RMT) since graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2005 and a member in two of her provinces' associations

Krista is currently working on her next novel, Confessions of a Massage Clinic, which is scheduled for release in 2023.

For updated information on release dates and where to purchase her book follow her on Instagram.

Returning RMT Helene Letourneau is here for this weeks episode and sharing how she is revolutionizing the industry of Massage therapy for her practice and for her clients through Embodiment Coaching. Her experience with burnout has helped her prioritize her own health and wellness as she applies embodiment techniques in her life to make informed decisions that are truly in alignment with her goals.  Her hope is to inspire fellow colleagues and clients by demonstrate what is possible when you allow creativity back into your practice. You have the power and the choice to choose a path that is more rewarding, establishes healthier habits and elevates your mindset to align with your deepest desires.  I hope you enjoy! 

Want to build your massage practice and receive hands on mentorship with me? I am excited open the 7th Align Massage Therapy location in the Ottawa region - Align Massage Therapy- Lindenlea. I am looking for 2 keen massage therapists to work alongside with who want to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking to work in a clinic that values your time and skills while keeping things simple and relaxed then I would love to connect with you! Everyone is welcome! New grads too! Send your Resume to lindenlea@alignyourbody.com 

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Want to get out of survivor mode in your wellness practice and get into scale mode? Of course you do! We all do! Even a small practice can benefit from a business model that helps you to scale up your success while scaling back on your hands on time! 

Can you imagine that as the owner you need to do fewer massages in order to increase your revenue? 

Intrigued? I was and I'm so glad I was able to connect with DJ in his area of expertise! 

Not only does DJ give us "the seven stages of practice ownership" but he reveals why most massage therapists get stuck at stage 4. He runs us through effective marketing, building a team and so much more! If you love this episode- be sure to check out more of DJ by listening to his podcast "Scaling Wellness" and buy his new book "90 Day Therapist: A Tactical Playbook for Building A Successful Massage Practice." 

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ABOUT DARRYL "DJ" TURNER

Darryl “DJ” Turner is an author, consultant, agency-owner, and host of the Scaling Wellness Podcast. He helps wellness practices scale up - with more team members, or more clients, while also helping practice owners scale back - and build a business they can actually walk away from.

He believes practice owners should be able to run their practice in way that not only allows them to have the highest impact possible, but also in a way that gives them the most freedom.

Your brick and mortar space is an extension of you and it represents the expertise your ideal patients are looking for. If you wonder why patients aren't rebooking or referring even though they tell you it was an excellent massage- what's going on? In this episode you will discover that your physical location has even more of an impact on how your patient feels over the great work you do as a massage therapist! You will learn from Carolyn Boldt, an interior designer and VP of Crossfields Chiropractic Design who specializes in holistic spaces to elevate the public perception of healthcare practitioners including chiropractors and massage therapists. Whether you own multiple clinics, you work as an independent contractor, or you rent a small room in an office building there are helpful takeaways in this episode for you. As a practitioner it is equally important to feel good in your work space to provide quality care. Carolyn gives us advice on how often we should freshen up our space, quick tips to elevate your surroundings, the importance of curb appeal, why your office is your biggest marketing expense, and more. Carolyn is also providing listeners with a Free Mega Bundle to help you evaluate your current office image. I hope you enjoy this episode with Carolyn!

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"It's not what [the client] wants it's what they need" - Joanna Sapir

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If you ask your client "what do you need?" at each visit and you feel like you are living "groundhog day" by repeating the same treatments with an eagerness to get results but you never feel like you get to the root cause of the problem then this episode is for you! This guest knows all about the power of creating treatment plans for your clients that deliver results and creating systems in your practice to help you live your life in such a way that helps you fulfil your purpose as a health and wellness practitioner. With Joanna Sapir's expertise she will help you shift your mindset from freelancer to business owner and why implementing a client consultation will help you identify and work with your ideal clients to feel more fulfilled in your work. In this conversation, we’re talking about how any practitioner can implement this strategy for predictable income and real client examples to encourage you to take action. Joanna has even gifted listeners with a Free Masterclass to start managing your practice with purpose today!

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"The impulse to share knowledge has never done me wrong” - Elle Browning

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If you have a full schedule of happy massage clients and you still feel you have more to give because you love to teach and share your knowledge but you feel the limitations of having to physically be at work to do your job then this episode is for you! This episode is also for you if you feel bored in your massage practice and you want the challenge of creating something new with your existing skills. 

This guest knows all about the power of creating an online program, course, or support group to help you get your gifts, passions, and talents out into the world and beyond your massage practice. With Elle Browning’s expertise she will help you each step of the way from mindset obstacles to completion of your new online offering. In this conversation, we’re talking about why you need to consider an online program and some nuggets of actionable advice including a free PDF guide to get you thinking about what you can teach online and then make it happen!

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Elle Browning is an executive business coach (NYU 2016), licensed massage therapist, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the wellness industry. She offers coaching programs to teach bodyworkers and holistic practitioners how to build their own online businesses. Through her work, she connects her clients to greater support, community, and resources. It’s her mission to empower holistic practitioners to change the world by creating sustainable and profitable healing businesses.

“During therapy you are really having a dialogue with the client through touch”

- Aubrey Gowing

Aubrey Gowing takes time from his busy schedule to share some self-care strategies for massage therapists. 

We also discuss what a sustainable massage practice looks like and how to maintain a long-tern fulfilling career as a massage therapist. 

Aubrey not only hosts his own workshops and trainings which you can find on his college website but, he also loves to learn and has achieved over 58 certifications that help him in his practice and help him to be a better educator. 

He is a huge fan of myoskeletal alignment with Erik Dalton and we discuss where you can started on these trainings.   

We also discuss his upcoming presentation with the Take Care of You School on April 9, 2022.  

At this virtual event He will be sharing Self-treatment strategies LIVE with us.   

I hope you enjoy this episode with Aubrey Gowing

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Did you know that almost 80 percent of massage therapists have experienced burnout?  

The number one excuse massage therapists share as their reason for not practicing regular self-care is..."I Have No Time"

The average career life of a massage therapist is 5 years before they quit from injury, emotional exhaustion, or apathy

We have a solution...

“We should expect results from our professional association the same way our patients and clients expect results from us everyday” - Don Dillon, RMT

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This episode of The Radical RMT podcast features Don Dillon, RMT. Don is a practitioner, speaker, and practice coach. He began his massage practice in 1991 and he has worked in chiropractic, spa, and medical facilities before operating his own clinic in a fitness club for many years. He now has a home based practice in the Niagara area. Don has written articles appearing in several professional publications in Canada, US, and Australia. Don has received the Ontario Massage Therapist Association President’s Award of Merit, Two Hand of Thanks certificates, and the Ken Rezsnyak award. This award is bestowed annually to a member who embodies the true meaning of the profession in addition to going above and beyond for the betterment of the profession. In 2012 Don was honoured with ONE concept’s Massage Therapist of the Year award in Canada. 

Don is here to talk about Advocacy and how we can be better advocates for our massage profession in order to move our profession forward. I was glad to have Don on the podcast to discuss this topic as I often feel useless when it comes to knowing what I can do that will make a difference. He delivers with clear, tangible steps we can all take big or small in order to remain active in communicating with our peers, educating the public, and the ways we can ask our association to deliver results.

I would love to hear how this episode has inspired you and the small steps you are taking to advocate for massage therapy and the future of our profession.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Samantha Hughes is a Registered Massage Therapist and provides Craniosacral Therapy. She is the co-owner of Pure Massage and Holistic Therapies in Kanata, Ontario and she is a mom of twin toddler boys. I approached Sam to discuss the topic of raising rates but, we discuss so much more than that and she has given us an episode that would be excellent for a new grad to listen to or perhaps you are a seasoned massage therapist looking to change your business model or move locations for better finances.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Our occupation as healthcare professionals puts us in a position that allows for respect and trust with our clients. 

Through our consistent actions we can maintain this respect and trust. 

Creating a better environment and experience for the client and for the massage therapist can enhance the outcomes of treatment. 

In this episode I share a few simple ways that we can maintain our position of authority. 

There is a real power dynamic in our profession and without being overbearing it's important to maintain our power as the healthcare professional. 

We occasionally have the "needy" client, the "particular" client, or the "controlling" client. 

Tune in to find out a few ways that we can help soften their edges and stay on task without feeling bothered. 

krista@theradicalrmt.com

"Networking can be very influential and it can make a difference in your business" - Emilie McKay

This is my take on how to improve your interaction with a difficult colleague, client, or acquaintance and make a less than tolerable situation well...more tolerable. 

Sometimes people come into your life to challenge your patience, your integrity, and your sanity. I've been there and I am here for you!

Listen to this micro episode about how I "flipped the script" on how I saw a work situation and decided that I would laugh and not cry everyday.  

Let me know if you have worked in a similar situation and how you handled it? 

Was this episode helpful? I hope so! 

So, was it the title or the graphic of Dwight Schrute that drew your attention to this episode? 

krista@theradicalrmt.com 

"Judgement is always a projection of your own darkness and you need to own up to it. Do you Get that?" - Bernadette Kaye

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We are all knowledgeable in our skills but how many of us are knowledgeable in matters of our Self? 

Can we be an effective healer, bodyworker, caregiver, or even a parent if we are unwilling to work on our own Shadow?

My personal and professional life has greatly benefited from mentors, teachers, and guides and I am grateful for them. 

I encourage you to seek out the same for the benefit of your own well being and those who rely on you for healing. 

In this episode I read a short chapter titled "Healers and Their Shadow" Self-Shadow Work for Healers from the book, "Did you get that! The Art of Spiritual Shadow Work- Volume 1" by Bernadette Kaye. 

You will learn about Your Shadow and how it disrupts your life until you choose to investigate it. 

Bernadette has been a mentor to me for awhile and I am grateful for her guidance and insight. 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” - Bill Gates

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It's a solo episode with me, Krista Dicks, Registered Massage Therapist and host of The Radical RMT Podcast. 

This episode is a simple guide to goal setting and getting started so that you can start achieving your goals this very month and finish 2021 with some momentum. 

Goal setting can be overwhelming and that might be why you are hesitant to get started or maybe your goals just need a reboot.  

I give you five categories to focus on and I walk you through some examples. 

"For RMTS who want to get better in their practice…Get better within yourself personally because that will feed into the professional" - Chris Delos Reyes

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Chris Delos Reyes came to massage therapy through his passion for dance and his creativity and energy create a buzz around his business Holistic Connection.

Co-owned with his wife April who is a Reiki Master, Holistic Connection helps  busy creative professionals relieve pain from their laptop lifestyle to feel energized & perform at their best while being active.  If that sounds like incredibly specific marketing it's no coincidence. Chris believes that aligning with your dream client is key to feeling fulfilled and having longevity in a massage or wellness career. 

Chris understands that wellness is complex and it's not just about addressing physical pain. He shares the vision that Holistic Connections has seven pillars of wellness that help him connect with experts outside the scope of massage therapy to bring a true holistic wellness experience to his practice.  

Do you know those clients and those days when you feel like you are living in your purpose and you are really connected to the work you do? We have also had those days when we are just watching the time pass. In this episode Chris explains how to become aligned with your practice and feel good about the work you do with the people you really want to work with. 

In this episode we also discuss...

I hope you enjoy this episode with Chris!

Did you know there are massage championships happening around the world? Meet Paris Diamantis-Siolos and Lidija Ristic, founders of The Official World Online Massage Championship. This is the 2nd edition and registration is open until August 31st, 2021 with the possibility of an extension. Paris and Lidija started the 1st edition in 2020 as a way to unite massage therapists globally to share in a unique experience, bring positivity to the profession when so many of us were unable to work, and to provide massage therapists with the opportunity to learn from each other- the best in the world! 

Tune into this episode as Paris and Lidija break down the event and share more about their passion for the profession of massage therapy. 

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Elicia Crook is a Massage therapist, business coach, author and mentor to hundreds of therapists worldwide, sharing the tactics she used to create her business success over 16 years.

From the early days of treating out of her lounge room the journey took Elicia to build her dream clinic with a team of 9 treating over 100 clients a week.

Elicia then created a very successful online business as well, and now teaches therapists how to build business with more success and passion, and to drive the health industry forward.

She works with solo therapists as well as clinic owners helping them create successful businesses and live life on their terms.

"I knew if I wanted to do this again and do it for as long as possible, I knew I would need to pace myself" - Sandra Rosten

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Feeling burnt out emotionally and physically from your massage career? Curious about what it would look like if you took some time off from your practice and tried a new career path? Would it solidify your decision to leave massage therapy? Or would it solidify your passion for it?

Sandra (Sandy) Rosten has been practicing as a massage therapist in the province of Manitoba for 16 years now. But, there was a time that she wasn’t pacing herself and she wasn’t sure how long she could keep up. She was raising a family, running her massage practice from home and she was having a hard time saying “no” to appointments. She allowed herself to step away from massage and try something different. Would it mean she would leave massage forever? She would only know if she took the leap! I hope you enjoy hearing her story.

This Episode Was First Released March 2020

“How do I give the best massage I can without injuring myself?"
- Mark Liskey

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How is your body feeling at the end of your workday?

Do you sometimes wish you could be the client receiving the massage instead of giving a massage?

Do you find yourself dreading going into work because your body is pain?

This episode features Mark Liskey, a massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist practicing in the United States. He is approaching 30 years in his practice and he is the author of “The Pain Free Massage Therapist.”

Mark has developed techniques to help himself massage pain free as a result of experiencing multiple injuries in his own body because of the way he was massaging. His doctor even advised him to quit massage. Mark is committed to sharing these techniques with other massage therapists because it will ultimately help us to increase our revenue and have a longer more fulfilling career.

Mark also has a successful blog that offers DIY articles to help you at the start of your massage career or to get unstuck if you are reaching a plateau in your revenue. Through his teachings, Mark would really love to see more massage therapists put themselves first!  

I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with him on this podcast! 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

When you have a full schedule and your client really needs a massage, do you refer to one of your colleagues? 

When you have reached a plateau with your client's progress, do you introduce them to another healthcare professional that may be able to break the cycle? 

How do you extend your professional reach and build a network of allied healthcare members that will work together to provide exceptional care for your client?

Do you hear massage therapists refer to clients as "my" clients? 

Check out this solo episode with just me and my rambling heart to learn more about why you should be referring out to other massage therapists and healthcare professionals. 

If you like this episode, you should also check out these episodes of The Radical RMT:

"We have to approach our healing day to day; moment to moment if we are going to change who we are over time." - Randi Kay

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This episode features Randi Kay, a massage therapist and yoga instructor from Fargo, North Dakota who helps her clients discover intuitive healing that leads to the best self-care for their body.

She has her own podcast called “Simple Self-care” where she interviews guests and shares her own wisdom on simplifying,  seasonal living, and intelligent body awareness.

She has been featured on "The Minimalists" podcast and I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak with her.

Please enjoy this episode with Randi Kay!

Learn more about Randi Kay...

“I find humour a really quick way to connect and a quick way to find out about my client” - Karen Munro-Caple

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If you have been an RMT for even a short amount of time it is likely you have noticed a very relatable cartoon called "Adventures from Karen's Clinic." 

This episode introduces you to the woman behind the cartoon and how it came to be a monthly feature of the RMTAO "Friday File" 

Karen was in animation for over 20 years working in Canada and Internationally creating some of the most beloved cartoons you may have grown up with such as The Racoons, Scooby-Doo, and Inspector Gadget. 

Learn how and why she became a Registered Massage Therapist and why she loves being her own boss! 

Karen is an advocate for creativity, joy, and finding the humour even with serious topics like pain or a pandemic. 

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode! I enjoyed creating it! 

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"If we can impact positively on one person's life then we've won in our minds!"
-Heather Rivers and Nicole Andrews. The Massage Therapy Podcast

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I was very excited to connect virtually with Heather and Nicole about their very own podcast "The Massage Therapy Podcast" where they discuss the latest in Massage Therapy, health care, and more. 

These two are colleagues with over 13 years of experience and now podcast partners who are both passionate about the massage profession and they love to teach and educate to both massage therapists and to show clients a behind the scenes view about what life is like as an RMT. The podcast also gives them an opportunity to share their opinions over a cup of tea! I'm in! 

Please enjoy this episode! 

“Having individual modalities available, you can actually individualize the course of treatment.” - Marty Royal

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Marty Royal is a sports massage therapist practicing for 15 years in England and works with football clubs combining his hands-on time with complementary modalities such as compression therapy and cryotherapies. These modalities improve recovery time with athletes and help Marty be more efficient with his soft tissue and deep tissue therapy. He is a full-time firefighter and wants to transfer to more therapy time once he retires.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Marty Royal.

"If you want to feel really good about yourself, then open your own business"- Emily Burns, RMT

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Emily started her career path in massage therapy after deciding that her undergrad and future in psychology would mostly be research-based when what she really wanted to do was work with people. She has recently transitioned from an independent contractor to working for herself in her own space and she loves that “[she] gets to do what [she] wants and nobody cares.”

From her undergrad days she was interested in brain injuries, and head and neck trauma which is what she enjoys treating most in her practice. After she experienced her own concussion in 2016 and works on her own recovery, she has more tools and confidence to help her own clients who also have concussions.

She is a wine nerd and is pursuing courses which may lead to a second career as a sommelier. Emily is teaching in the massage therapy program and wants her students to be good massage therapists, not just have a goal to pass the exams.

​We talk about negotiating as a woman, touch on applying minimalism when making a career decision and also how women gravitate towards caring professions and it seems expected that we should give more without compensation. I hope you tune in to this episode and enjoy learning more!

"I think the best massage therapists are problem solvers" - Emily Burns, RMT

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Emily started her career path in massage therapy after deciding that her undergrad and future in psychology would mostly be research based when what she really wanted to do was work with people. She has recently transitioned from independent contractor to working for herself in her own space and she loves that “[she] gets to do what [she] wants and nobody cares.”

From her undergrad days she was interested in brain injuries, and head and neck trauma which is what she enjoys treating most in her practice. After she experienced her own concussion in 2016 and works on her own recovery, she has more tools and confidence to help her own clients who also have concussions.

She is a wine nerd and is pursuing courses which may lead to a second career as a sommelier. Emily is teaching in the massage therapy program and wants her students to be good massage therapists, not just have a goal to pass the exams.

​We talk about negotiating as a woman, touch on applying minimalism when making a career decision and also how women gravitate towards caring professions and it seems expected that we should give more without compensation. I hope you tune in to this episode and enjoy learning more!

"I'm more let's get in the trenches and get our hands dirty and do the best job we can to get people's lives turned around!" - Scott Grisewood, RMT

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Scott Grisewood has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 1994. He was one of the first practitioners to introduce Shockwave Therapy in Canada and developed his own treatment approach using this new technology on his massage clients. Now, he travels around the world treating hundreds of professional and amateur athletes with his "portable human performance lab." This includes a few key pieces of equipment that give him precise assessment results that help in his treatments and it provides key information to the athlete, coach, and trainer.

​Scott owns Shockwave Therapy Centre in Barrie, Ontario, Canada and enjoys living close to his family which now includes some grandchildren. The technology that Scott uses is fascinating and I hope you enjoy hearing about it maybe for your own practice, or because you can help direct a patient/client to someone using this same technology to help them breakthrough an injury or to reach the next level in training. It is also a nice reminder of how fortunate we are as massage therapists to apply our knowledge and skills in ways that are outside the box. 

Also, check out Part II of this episode where Scott covers more about the technologies and why we should embrace them as evidence based practitioners!

"If a goal doesn't scare and excite you at the same time, then it's probably not worth doing and it's not an audacious goal" - Richard J Platt

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Richard J Platt is a retired massage therapist and clinical hypnotherapist. He is a published author and business success coach who currently lives in Vancouver BC.

Welcome to 2020 friends! It is time to embark on your personal growth and development journey! Not sure how to get started? I am excited to introduce Richard who is passionate about helping massage therapists create audacious career goals and create a clearly defined plan to get there. In this episode, you will learn how it is easier than you may think to create the massage practice and lifestyle of your dreams. Check out this episode with Richard and please see his resources below to go even further!

“I have this motto, that I don’t want to get to my grave and feel like I didn’t accomplish my dreams” - Livia Pellerin, RMT

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Livia is an RMT who works with the Rolf method and specifically helps CrossFit athletes improve their results with a combination of hands-on techniques and hands-on time teaching mobility Remex. She has a background as a professional dancer for 15 years, started massage therapy on the Quebec side, and then became an RMT in Ontario. In addition to her practice here in Ottawa, she offers online coaching. Please enjoy this conversation with Livia.

“One of the best things about our scope (massage) is the optimization”- Nathan Walton, RMT

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Nathan has been an RMT since 2007. He is a husband and a father and he keeps busy while having fun with his massage practice, kettlebell training, fitness coaching, and teaching.  Nathan has completed over 60 obstacle course races since 2011. In the year 2017, he ran 22 races! In August of 2019 he participated in his 9th Tough Mudder and also volunteers at these events.  He has also participated in the Obstacle Course Race Championships 2017/2018 in his age category (40-44). He has great advice on the importance of balancing work with play and can apply the broader principles of skill across subjects whether it be as an RMT, a student, or in training. I really enjoyed my conversation with Nathan and I hope you do too!

I worked really hard those first few years and it's all paid off now. - Chelsea St. Denis, RMT

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Chelsea has been an RMT since 2013 and she works from her home in Winchester Ontario. She is married with 2 children, Mcluvin the dog, and some hens. Her family has gone from city to country living and so has her practice. In this conversation we talk about patient loyalty, homesteading, juggling work and motherhood, as well as her preferred technique in indie head massage, and her work on the abdominals and TMJ. Please enjoy this episode with Chelsea St. Denis!

"You just gotta listen to your heart, to what you feel you want to do to make you happy, and that's been the best thing I've learned in this adventure" - Andree-Anne Rusaw

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"I think the idea of building something that outlasts me is pretty cool" - Kathleen De Jesus-Gauthier

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“In life, I generally try to live the best version of myself”- Helene Letourneau, RMT

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Helene Letourneau was a huge inspiration for this podcast and I am so excited for you to hear her story. Helene has been a registered massage therapist since 2013 and she is an example of making your dreams come true as she pursued the life of a professional figure skater with Disney on Ice. She skated with Disney on Ice for 3 years and traveled to 25 countries, meeting new and exciting people along the way. She shares how she made this dream a reality and how it eventually brought her to live in London, England working as an RMT. We discuss burnout, what to do, and what to watch out for. Helene shares the importance of doing what makes you happy each day as it will lead to your purpose and the importance of self-care. Helene is now back in her home of Ottawa, Ontario and is focusing on her next steps to manifest her dreams professionally and personally. Please enjoy this episode with Helene Letourneau.

“I always say I became a massage therapist and a chiropractor because I’m a little bit hyperactive, but, I move a lot, I’m excitable, and this profession caters to that!”- Dr. Melanie Stewart

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"I think I’m just seen as a driven RMT who’s still pushing forward" - Kelly Salvador, RMT

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“I knew I would always be self-employed, even my kindergarten report card said “Problems with figures of authority.” " - Arlene Keith, RMT

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"Stop believing A) We don’t make money B) We burn out after 5 years. It’s all a lie!" - Jana Veltheim, RMT

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"You know right away coming into this career that you are responsible for your own success" - Karen Buchanan-Sauve

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"I like to stay busy" - Dom Labre, RMT

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"Give me something I can say "yes" to!" - Avi Davies, RMT

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"The biggest motivator for me was that I wanted to be independent and have some financial security"- Huguette Long, RMT

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“I don’t think I would be great with a desk job” - Karina Joly 

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Karina Joly (@KJphototravel) has been a registered massage therapist since 2004. She is an avid traveler who has visited 38 countries and counting. She always travels with her camera and she has collected more than 200,000 memories on film. She is a three-time Ironman Athlete and uses her athletic experience to help her clients repair and prevent injury. She has often thought about leaving the massage profession but presently it gives her the flexibility to travel, train, and pursue photography.