The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast

What makes a great massage therapist? Is it knowing more techniques? Taking another course? Applying deeper pressure? According to international massage educator Beata Aleksandrowicz , those things matter but, they aren't what truly transforms your treatments. In this episode, we explore why touch itself is one of the most powerful therapeutic tools we have, how intention changes every treatment,...

As massage therapists, we're incredibly good at helping other people relax. But when was the last time you asked yourself... How well am I recovering? In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast , I sit down with Craig Goldberg, co-founder of inHarmony and a certified vibroacoustic therapy practitioner, to explore an approach to nervous system recovery that many massage therapists...

What if the key to a sustainable massage career wasn't another modality, business strategy, or productivity hack? What if it was learning how to manage your own mind? In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Delisle, President of the Art of Living Foundation Canada, high-performance coach, meditation teacher, and breath work educator. Spencer has worked with executives, elite athletes, militar...

Have you ever spent an entire Saturday at a trade show or community event offering free chair massage, only to wonder if it was actually worth it? In this solo episode, I am sharing my honest thoughts on trade shows, community events, and why massage therapists may have more to offer than 10 minutes of free massage. This episode explores creative ways to build visibility while protecting your time...

What if the key to a longer, more enjoyable massage therapy career isn't more recovery... but more strength? In this episode, I sit down with Registered Massage Therapist and strength coach Brandon Connerty to explore a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention in our profession: building a strong body that can support the career you want. Brandon shares how he went from treating 15 c...

This episode is honestly one I should have recorded a long time ago. Today, I’m sharing the real reason I started this podcast Because I noticed something… 👉 We were all massage therapists… 👉 But we were living completely different lives Some therapists were: -Traveling the world-Working part-time-Building businesses-Making great money And others felt: -Stuck-Questioning the career-Unsure what w...

This episode is one of those conversations that expands what you think is possible in your career. Today I’m joined by Victoria Munro, RMT + IBCLC, who has built a unique practice working with prenatal, postpartum, and infant care blending massage therapy with lactation support. We talk about: Why massage therapists should be part of the breastfeeding conversation The concept of the postpartum dya...

In this solo episode, I reflect on attending the Canadian and International Massage Therapy Summit and Championship in Laval, Quebec — and what that experience reminded her about the benefits of my massage career. I unpack one of the most important reframes a massage therapist can hold: your career is not a cage. It's an anchor. I explore why curiosity is actually a career superpower, how to h...

I sat down with Christopher Zdenek to talk about something we think we understand as massage therapists… but probably haven’t questioned it enough: ergonomics. And not the buzzword version. We go beyond posture charts, lumbar rolls, and “just sit up straight” advice — and into what Chris calls real ergonomics and bionomics (laws of life) . If you’ve ever thought: 👉 “I’m doing everything right… an...

This is one of those “outside the box” episodes… and honestly, one that might challenge how you look at your career. Because yes- your hands matter. Yes-your skills matter. But the truth? How you show up matters too.  In this solo episode, I’m sharing personal reflections on professional presence—what we wear, how we present ourselves, and how small, intentional choices can impact how we feel and...

We spend years learning techniques- but what about the moments that aren’t in the textbook? In this episode, I chat with Pamela Fitch, RMT of nearly 40 years, educator, and author of Talking Body, Listening Hands , to talk about the gray areas of our career that rarely get taught. We explore communication, ethical decision-making, and the “psychological interface” — the space where real-life pract...

If your massage career feels a little more complex than it needs to… this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing simple, practical ways to save time and energy in your massage practice—without sacrificing the quality of your treatments or your client experience. Because building a sustainable massage career isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter. We’re talking about:...

Dear People-Pleasing Massage Therapist,   This episode is for you. The one who says yes when they want to say no. The one who stays late, over-explains, undercharges, and then wonders why they feel drained at the end of the week. Today, we’re joined by Annette Montgomery. Annette is a massage therapist, micro business owner, and recovering people pleaser and she is ready to unpack something most t...

Let’s talk about money. Because the truth is- most of us were never taught how to manage the income we earn in this career. That’s where the stress around taxes, time off, and long-term planning starts to creep in. In this solo episode, I am sharing the three money habits that completely changed my relationship with finances — and helped me move from stress and uncertainty to feeling more in contr...

Opening a clinic takes courage. It also takes patience, vision, and a willingness to move forward even when the path isn’t perfectly clear. In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast , I sit down with Nancy Kahl, RMT , owner of Align Massage Therapy Kanata , to talk about what it really looks like to step into clinic ownership. Nancy’s path to this chapter was anything but linear. Af...

Massage therapy can give you incredible freedom — freedom of schedule, freedom of lifestyle, and the ability to build a career that actually supports your life. But that doesn’t happen automatically. In this solo episode, I am sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how I organizes my week first for me and then as a massage therapist and clinic owner to protect my energy, stay motivated in the profess...

Gentle note about about medical and surgical references in this episode In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist , I sit down with Bobbi-Jo Corbett, RMT , to talk about something that deserves way more attention in our profession: scar tissue and hypermobility. Bobbi-Jo treats what she calls “like a weirdo” — meaning she questions the default, follows the research, and approaches scar tiss...

Topic Warning: Mental Health. Death and End of Life Care. Menstrual Cycles. Harry Potter. Sex and The City. I am sharing some of the most impactful advice I've implemented in my own massage career — insights that didn’t require another certification, workshop, or degree, but did require some Radical Massage Therapists sharing their journey on the podcast. Drawing from conversations with past p...

What if building a sustainable massage career didn’t require more hustle, more techniques, or more sacrifice? In this episode, I chat with  Michelle Ratz-McGuire , RMT and hypnotherapist from Waterloo, Ontario, for a grounded, honest conversation about designing a massage career that supports your  life —not the other way around. Michelle shares her journey from social work to massage therapy, why...

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the six questions that come up again and again in mentorship calls with massage therapists. These questions span pricing, scheduling, clinic loyalty, mobile massage, clinic ownership, and the desire to grow without doing more hands-on work. Through real mentoring stories and practical frameworks, this episode offers clarity, permission, and actionable steps fo...

What if your treatment room was doing half the work for you? In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast , I’m joined by Jamie Smith — a former massage therapist of nearly 20 years turned interior designer and founder of Happy Haüs Studios. Jamie specializes in designing restorative spaces for healthcare providers and wellness practitioners, and she brings a rare perspective that brid...

This solo episode is a candid reflection sparked by my chat with Amy Bradley Radford on her podcast Massage. Business. Success . The thoughtful questions Amy prepared created space for real reflection — the kind we rarely slow down enough to do. I wanted to share more in this episode about what it means when your business quietly becomes the boss, how defining success as a full schedule can limit...

What if the aches and pains you’ve been told are “part of the job” actually aren’t? In this episode, I sit down with Lauriann Greene , one of the most respected voices in injury prevention and ergonomics for massage therapists. She’s been researching, writing, and teaching on this topic for nearly 30 years and is the author of Save Your Hands!: The Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Ergonomic...

Impostor syndrome has a way of sneaking in at every stage of a massage career—new grad, seasoned therapist, clinic owner, educator, or mentor. In this solo episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast , I gett honest about what impostor syndrome has looked like across my own career, from hands-on clinical work to clinic ownership, podcasting, and leadership. This episode is a grounded conversa...

For our last episode of 2025, We welcome back Samantha Storozuk, RMT to the podcast for a “Reddit stories” episode diving into the wild, weird, and wonderfully relatable side of massage therapy. From client awkward moments to therapist mishaps. You’ll laugh, cringe, and leave with a few practical reminders about communication, comfort on the table, and what clients are allowed and encouraged to as...