2 Massage Therapists and a Microphone
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Monica and Scott are One Concept Group who have been bringing us the Canadian and American Massage Conferences for 18 years. Recently Scott started hosting a podcast bringing on some of the greatest therapists in our profession. The two of them have made so many connections over the last 18 years that you won’t want to miss out on this podcast. We are lucky enough to be part of their tribe now and can’t wait to see who they interview next. Monica will even be hosting some episodes! Check them out at https://www.oneconcept.com/podcast2rmtsandamic.com
Travis is a former writer and photographer turned massage therapist in California. After a decade in practice, he realized that the last three years of his career were the most enjoyable of the entire decade which got him thinking about what changed. Why did work seem less daunting and more rewarding now than it had in the past? This inspired him to bring back his passion for writing and publish his first book “A Massage Therapists Survival Guide” where he talks about how to avoid burnout and truly enjoy the career you have chosen. Listen to some of Travis’ revelations and check out the book on Amazon.2rmtsandamic.com
Rebekah spoke to us last spring when she had just finished her massage therapy education and was working to build her brand online. She brought her followers on TikTok along for her school journey and created an online community showing massage therapy in a positive light. Fast forward a year and a half and we had Rebekah back to talk to us about where she is now, what her online community looks like these days, and advice for those therapists who want to put themselves out there. Follow @healedbyparis to come along for the ride.2rmtsandamic.com
Darren is a massage therapist from up north with very interesting backstory which he shared on his last visit here. This time he came in to talk to us about his month in Peru where he took part in eight ceremonies involving ayahuasca and san pedro. Listen to Darren’s story and what he learned in the jungle.2rmtsandamic.com
Enzo is a Canadian trained massage therapist from Italy. He has had a successful practice in Italy for the last seven years but this country keeps calling him back. Enzo returned to Canada to get licensed here and found a clinic to work at. Listen to his story about becoming an international student, practicing in Italy, and his current goal of permanently relocating here to follow his dream and change his life.2rmtsandamic.com
Nicki is back from sea after a month as the spa manager on a Canadian cruise ship with Adventure Canada where she got the experience of traveling to the territories, Greenland, and Labrador. She came by just before departing with not too many expectations and in this episode we got the stories of what it’s really like to work as a massage therapist on a ship. From sea sickness to long days and late nights, meeting new people and seeing uninhabited places, Nicki’s adventures made for another fun recording with three massage therapists and a microphone.2mtsandamic.com
Michael is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Vegas and a business coach for therapists. His story starts with his wife encouraging him to get into massage because he had a natural talent, to another therapist eventually asking Michael to coach them because he seemed to have a natural knack for business as well. With almost 20 years experience now, listen to some advice from Michael about customer service, client communication, and his hiring process when he’s looking for therapists. You can find more about Michael at https://michaelortizjr.com2rmtsandamic.com
June is not a massage therapist. June was brought to us by one of our massage therapist colleagues who wanted her to get a chance to tell her story because she’s so incredible. June has a background in nursing, caregiving, and dialysis and eventually she got into palliative care which is how we got the honour of meeting her. Andre brought her to us just weeks after his mother passed because June was his angel on earth that made his mother’s last days just a little easier. Listen to June’s story and check out andrermt.com under end of life care to learn more.2rmtsandamic.com
Jenny and Jane are massage therapists with a lot of experience in different clinic settings. After 30 years in practice, they have learned what they like and don’t like when choosing a clinic to work at. Jenny wanted to address some unfortunate situations she has encountered with clinic owners. We wanted to also discuss things to ask during the interview process and maybe how to spot red flags. Listen to Jenny and Jane’s experiences with less than ideal clinic owners. Is it her? Is it them? You decide...2rmtsandamic.com
Victoria is an athletic therapist and a multidisciplinary clinic owner in a smaller town in Ontario. She reached out looking to see if we knew any therapists looking for work as her clinic is booming and the demand for massage therapists is high. It got us into a talk about the benefits of being a massage therapist or body worker in a rural community. Victoria talks about how amazing it is to be a part of her community and all of the perks of life outside of a big city. Any RMT looking for a change of pace could easily walk into a full practice and if they are a joiner, a new sense of belonging and community that they may not get in a city. Check out Victoria’s clinic at https://vcathletictherapy.ca2rmtsandamic.com
Ben is a Massage Therapist in Nebraska and fellow podcaster and educator. He is the co-host of “Ben and Nate’s Questions that we Ask Massage Therapists on the Internet” along with Nate who has been a guest with us earlier this year. Ben is so used to being the one to ask the questions that this chat was half us interviewing Ben and half Ben interviewing us. Listen to us asking questions on the internet.2rmtsandamic.com
Andrew is a massage therapist in Palm Coast, Florida that we met at the AMTA convention last year. He and Mark bonded over massage, the buffet, and music. Andrew describes his practice as “not your typical massage” and so of course his music wouldn’t be your typical massage music. He decided to use his creative side and has created massage music using AI technology that is not your typical massage music. Check out his YouTube channel for different genres of music with the theme of massage at https://youtube.com/@thehammerecords?si=x6Y6dDYBCAAWeEIT2rmtsandamic.com
Mike is a Massage Therapist from western Canada who has been involved in sports- both as an athlete and a therapist for the Jamaican bobsled team- and education teaching at massage therapy colleges. Between his experience as a therapist and what he witnessed in the world of massage therapy education, Mike became inspired to open his own college to help advance the profession. While waiting for his college approval, Mike is teaching continuing education at Stone College and inspiring therapists with a passion for sports. Check out the courses at https://stonecollege.ca2rmtsandamic.com
Voula is the general manager of Amoena Canada, a German company that was the first ever to create a breast form. The mission at this company is to help you regain confidence post surgery, help with proper healing, comfort, lymph drainage, and improve spinal health and balance. Listen to Voula teach us about what proper balance in your breast tissue means and how it will affect other areas of your life. You can learn more at https://www.amoena.com/ca-en2rmtsandamic.com
Angie is a certified cash flow specialist and is venturing into the world of sole proprietorship after teaching finances to high school students for the last two decades. She has recently taught a workshop to RMTs using her anti-budget system and the feedback was so great that she wanted to reach more therapists who may be struggling with similar issues. Listen to hear some tips and tricks from an expert who can help you hold onto more of your cash to spend on the things you care about.2rmtsandamic.com
Our resident RMT and travel expert Nicki is back but this time she’s not coming to tell us about an adventure she has just returned from, but an adventure she’s about to embark on. Nicki will be working for the next month aboard a ship as the Massage Therapist to the passengers. We invited her back to tell us about her decision to take this working trip and of course we got up to so much more!2rmtsandamic.com
Michael Feraday, the executive director and CEO of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO)is back on our show and in studio for the first time ever! He dropped by to update us about what the RMTAO has been working on in terms of making change and moving the profession forward. There’s some exciting stuff happening behind the scenes and hopeful prospects for new and seasoned therapists. Listen in and don’t forget that it’s renewal time!2rmtsandamic.com
Ksenia is a LMT in New Jersey and a new listener. Born and raised in Russia, Ksenia is a lifelong learner and clearly loves challenges. She’s studied in both Russia and USA, holds multiple degrees and certifications, is a body builder and fitness competitor, but is the most passionate about massage therapy. She’s only been in the profession for about a year and is dealing with a bit of imposter syndrome. Listen to Kenia’s journey and some advice for newer therapists who deal with imposter syndrome.2rmtsandamic.com
Tara and her business partner, Kim, are both experienced Massage Therapists as well as women who have been through their own health journeys with perimenopause. They reached out because they have created a course specifically for RMTs and soon to be other complementary healthcare professionals, to recognize and deal with the symptoms of perimenopause within our scope. Listen to this important discussion about all that can be linked back to hormones and how women in mid life have been slipping through the cracks. You can learn more about The Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause at their NEW website perimenopausewhispererpodcasthub.my.canva.site2rmtsandamic.com
We had Tiffany on in 2020 when she had to make the heartbreaking decision to close her clinic during the COVID lockdown because it was lease renewal time and there was just too much uncertainty. Here we are 5 years later and her life looks completely different. She has relocated to Nova Scotia and had a fantastic career working with a wonderful team at a Naturopathic Clinic with a truly multidisciplinary approach. She has recently had the itch for more challenges and it’s a good thing! An autoimmune diagnosis has made Tiffany realize that as much passion and love that she has for being a RMT might not be enough to keep her here.2rmtsandamic.com
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I started listening to this as background noise but it's caught my attention enough that I'm adding to my watch list for replay later. You guys touched on so many things that resonated with me about either myself or a couple friends. I'll be sending them a link after I replay. Thanks for touching on this subject. There is a lot we can do for clients that have had these experiences to make them feel accepted and comfortable with touch therapy.
Really enjoyed this guy!
damn dude...he has the flow
I would like to have them back again
I LOVE the unprofessional hour!!! Been quietly listening for a while and look forward to these. THANK YOU!