The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast

You thought that being a massage therapist was going to be all about giving great massages right? If you are a solo practitioner you may have quickly realized that there is a lot more to running your own business (yes- you are a business) than you originally thought. From maintaining a workspace, marketing, scheduling, admin, networking, and yikes- managing your money! Fear not! Linzy is here to g...

This is Part 1 of 2 Today, we are diving into the world of client retention and therapist retention, drawing parallels between two seemingly unrelated worlds: massage therapy clinics and the music industry.  In this episode, we'll unravel the intriguing connection between Taylor Swift's bonus strategy for her Era’s tour team and the power of appreciation in retaining massage clients and ma...

Nancy Pitre, a massage therapist with 19 years of experience and a health coach for 7 years, has found immense value in the field of nutrition, believing it to have sustained her massage therapy career, focusing on the holistic connection of mind, body, and spirit. In this episode Nancy shares how she overcame challenges on her journey to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist and how the right n...

In order to enjoy the freedom of your massage career you need to let go of control. Whether it be your clients not rebooking with you or a massage therapist who dresses not to your style- Let them. 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for 1 month using code: RADICALRMT1MO - krista@theradicalrmt.com IG @...

Feeling bristled when someone says something related to your productivity or worth? Try the Okay Method. A very short and sweet episode that I hope gives you something you can immediately take action on to improve your self worth and grow baby grow! 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for 1 month using...

You don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or millions of clients. To make a living- you need only thousands of true fans aka massage clients. Even more attainable still…a thousand massage appointments. If you have roughly a thousand appointments on your calendar every year, you can make a living- a good living as well!  *This episode is based on the popular Essay “1000 True Fans...

Please note: This episode discusses the topic of pregnancy This episode is a great place to start if you are planning for a family and you are wondering how to prepare for mat leave from your massage practice. Thanks to a listener request, we have got some great info for your! In this episode I am joined by Kelly Salvador, RMT and Emilie McKay, RMT. Kelly and Emilie cover three key areas: Leading...

What does it look like when you know you have reached a place of ease and confidence in your massage practice? After 18 years in practice, I have a few observations from my own experience and from watching my fellow massage therapists evolve in their own ways. Check out this episode to learn more. 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therap...

As a massage therapist, have you ever been asked if your hands are insured? Have you thought about how you are going to save for retirement as a self-employed massage therapist? How long could you survive on your savings if you received a life changing diagnosis? On this podcast I want to bring you the topics and guests that will help you become the best version of yourself- to show you the ways o...

How can you get to know the health care practitioners in your neighbourhood better in order to provide a reliable referral network for your clients? Create a facebook group  that includes health and wellness practitioners specifically for your neighbourhood.  Avoid awkward in person networking events Build trust and respect as a leader in your community Provide reliable referrals for your clients...

What if you experienced chronic pain after a car accident and suffered for 13 years without a resolution? What if the pain kept you from work as a massage therapist and you had to consider leaving the profession? What would you have to lose by trying CBD? Kumi Taylor has been a licensed massage therapist in Texas for more than 20 years. In 2005 she was in a car accident that caused excruciating ne...

3 Tips to help you (re)build your massage practice and maintain a busy schedule. If you would like to be busy or busier - these 3 tips have helped me when I was starting at a new location. Let me know what is your favourite tip? Download My FREE Habit Tracker --> Here <-- 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can tr...

I am sharing 5 mindset shifts that improved my massage practice, helped me build a supportive community, and gave me confidence to follow new challenges beyond the massage table. I hope that even one of these mindset shifts helps you see your massage career as something special.  For a FREE Mini Ebook version of "The 5 Mindset Shifts That Changed My Practice" ---> CLICK HERE <---...

Imagine working at a spa for 6 years and you are given the opportunity to take ownership of the business? Natsumi Hong is a massage therapist who took ownership of True Looks Day Spa in Dracut Massachusetts in 2019 and quickly took on the many roles of owning a business and continuing to see clients. Learn how she transitioned from employee to boss and how she came out stronger after Covid with a...

This is not an episode about what you "should" do in your marketing but, it is a cautionary tale about what not to do when marketing for your practice or techniques. Providing vague information or buzz words will send your client to the depths of Google. We all know how helpful as a tool Google can be- but, is it the best option for your potential client trying to decide if your practice...

Welcome to 2024, Radical Massage Therapist. Whether or not you hit all of your client, money, clinic, or personal goals for 2023- A new year means new opportunities, but it doesn’t have to mean a whole new you. How about a better prepared, more financially savvy you?  In this episode, your host, Registered Massage Therapist, and clinic owner Krista Dicks is giving you short actionable tips and rem...

What a ghost appointment is and how you can start using it in your practice today whether you are a brand new massage therapist or you have a full schedule- especially if you have a full schedule! 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for 1 month using code: RADICALRMT1MO Instagram @theradicalmassagether...

Striving for a life that is unrushed. 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for 1 month using code: RADICALRMT1MO @theradicalmassagetherapist ⁠www.theradicalmassagetherapist.com ⁠ Want to see the full list of questions?  ⁠⁠https://tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/17-Questions-That-Changed-My-Life.pdf E...

Finding ways that I can pay to gain more time in my day. Surprisingly simple and some I can't believe I waited so long to try. What problem will you start throwing money at in order to give you more time for fun, recovery, or to pursue a new creative project? 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for...

As someone who always seems to make things more complicated than they need to be- this question helped a lot. I share in this short episode how I reflect on this question and applied it to my mobile clients and teaching Pilates. Let me know how you are considering this question in your own life and practice. What would this look like if it were easy! 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and...

I'm notorious for chasing shiny objects. Here are my thoughts on how I might consider my life to be fine- exactly as it is... The question in this episode is: Could it be that everything is fine and complete as is? 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist community can try Jane free for 1 month using code: RADICALRMT1MO I journale...

Strange Title. Worth a Listen for the Explanation. Highlights from this short episode: Are you focusing on getting new clients or keeping your regulars? Are you a clinic who is always recruiting or should you take care of your current massage therapists? The energy cost of micromanaging 🩵 My favourite software for online booking and charting is ⁠ ⁠Jane.app⁠.⁠ The Radical Massage Therapist communi...

This is a recording of a coaching call between myself (Krista Dicks, RMT) and Emilie McKay, RMT (@Thermtpreneur). I was getting ready to leave on holiday and I have been purposely saving to give myself time off to alleviate my financial stress while on holiday. Talking to Emilie gave me clarity and helped answered my questions. You are not alone in navigating a successful massage practice while be...

Have you been thinking of starting a mobile massage practice as your only massage business or perhaps you have considered adding a few mobile appointments to your existing clinic schedule? Do you have questions about the best way to get clients or safety concerns about going into a stranger's home? What about the supplies required and how you will collect payment? All of these questions and mo...

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 might I put in place to allow me to go off the grid for 4 to 8 weeks, with no phone or email? How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life? We can all benefit from exploring t...