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 give you the nuts and bolts of how she helps therapists in private practice feel calm and in control of their finances. In this episode Linzy helps us understand why we feel money overwhelm, our experience with money shame, the difference of feeling money guilt, and how we can improve our mindset and money beliefs. She shares practical advice for saving for taxes and how much you should be paying yourself! I hope you enjoy this episode with Linzy Bonham! About Linzy Bonham: Linzy Bonham is a private practice therapist turned money coach who helps private practice owners and health professionals feel calm and in control of their finances through her coaching at Money Nuts & Bolts and her podcast Money Skills for Therapists. It all started when she saw her extremely skilled colleagues struggle with the money side of business. Some had even left private practice, or were avoiding starting one, because the financial side was too stressful. So Linzy decided to help therapists and health professionals develop peace of mind about their money. Since so many were never taught these skills, she focuses on the “how” of making the business side of private practice doable, and even super satisfying. Check out Linzy's free, on-demand training that will empower you to feel calm and in control of your finances. You will learn how to make peace with money and thrive in your private practice — without burning out, skipping a paycheque, or sleepless nights worrying about debt. Here is the link to get access to it: https://moneynutsandbolts.com/free-video-training-for-private-practice-owners/ Follow and Learn More about Linzy: Website Instagram Money Skills For Therapists Podcast Resources Follow and Learn More about The Radical Massage Therapist: WebsiteInstagramkrista@theradicalrmt.com

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 massage therapists. We'll uncover valuable lessons that massage therapists can learn from Swift's approach to rewarding dedication and loyalty, and how these insights can transform the way massage therapy clinics engage with their clients and their team. We also compare the reasons why it's better to retain clients than it is to always seek new ones. Website: http://www.theradicalrmt.com/ Instagram @theradicalmassagetherapist Email: krista@theradicalrmt.com

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 nutrition improved her health and helped her life take a turn for the better improving her anxiety and depression. Her results were so profound that she wanted to share what she had learned with others and decided to pursue a certification in holistic health coaching and also became a certified gut health coach. Learn about the gut brain connection, her 12 week gut health program, what her routine looks like achieving two successful careers, as well as her tenacious attitude about getting what you want and never giving up! I hope you enjoy this episode with Nancy! - Learn more about Nancy, Nutrition, Gut Health, and her free 15 minute consultation https://www.yourjourneytowardswellness.com/ nancy@yourjourneytowellness.com Instagram: @nancypitre.healthcoah The Radical Massage Therapist www.theradicalmassagetherapist.com @theradicalmassagetherapist krista@theradicalrmt.com

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. - krista@theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist www.theradicalrmt.com

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! - krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist www.theradicalmassagetherapist.com

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 By Kevin Kelly” where I share the breakdown to demonstrate the same idea can be applied to a massage therapy practice with great success! - Read the Original Essay by Kevin Kelly: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Episodes mentioned: Episode 85 “Preparing for Mat Leave and Beyond” with Kelly Salvador, RMT and Emilie McKay, RMT Episode 6 “Changing The Dialogue Around Massage Income” with Jana Veltheim, RMT and Clinic Owner More From The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast www.theradicalrmt.com Krista@theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist

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 up to the pregnancy including the financial options you have available either through investing or through EI, During pregnancy and what it looks like to treat, how long they worked before taking time off, when they needed to reduce their hours, and how even your best plans can really go out the window, and lastly we cover What it looks like to return to your practice postpartum, including childcare, reducing compassion fatigue, and getting rid of mom guilt if you want to return to work. I could not be more grateful for the insight and preparation these two women provided on this episode and their enthusiasm to both contribute. I hope you enjoy this episode with Kelly and Emilie! - About Emilie McKay, RMT As a clinic director with relax. Massage Group and business coach with The RMTpreneur, Emilie works with RMTs and clinics to build sustainable practices. Emilie is passionate about modernizing the massage therapy industry and supporting her peers in their career growth. Emilie lives in Perth, Ontario on a 40-acre hobby farm with her young family. About Kelly Salvador, RMT Kelly is a local Ottawa RMT who has specialized in athletic performance and recovery for most of her 14 year career. She is the co-owner of Kinetic Edge Health Group, a thriving multidisciplinary clinic in the city center that focuses on a holistic, modern approach of movement focused rehabilitation and treatment. Kelly is a traditional Massage Therapist who has continued to expand her skillset every chance she gets. Kelly is a new mother and spends her non working hours chasing her vibrant, happy-go-lucky son, strength training, traveling and everything in between. - Learn More... www.theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist krista@theradicalrmt.com

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. - www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist krista@theradicalrmt.com

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 of a radical massage therapist and how to work smarter, not harder. Protecting yourself, your career, and your loved ones is part of being a radical massage therapist. Introducing Thomas Thorne, investment and insurance broker to the podcast has been a priority of mine for awhile. Having him explain the differences between insurance- life, disability, and critical illness as well as discussing the variety of ways we can and should be saving for our retirement may seem overwhelming in the moment but, I hope this episode sparks a curiosity and a desire to have more of these conversations with the right resources. I hope this episode curbs any skepticism and helps you develop a plan for your future. About our guest Thomas Thorne Tom is president of Thorne Financial Solutions and is a seasoned Insurance and Investment Broker serving his clients since 2006. His passion is to help families and business owners protect their greatest assets – their earning potential, families, business and employees. With Tom’s formal education and practical life experiences he’s been able to craft a common sense approach to the industry that supports his client’s needs in unique ways. He offers these services based on the simple principle that knowledge for his clients is the single biggest tool he can provide. - www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist

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 Encourage collaboration and connection between all health and wellness sources in your neighbourhood Check out this episode for more benefits of creating a Facebook group for your healthcare community. If you have questions or want more information about creating your own Facebook group for your healthcare community, send me message or email! - www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist

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 neck pain. CBD really improved my quality of life and she started retailing it in 2018 when it became federally legal. http://www.kumismassagestudio.com/ Check out this episode to learn more... - Website https://www.theradicalrmt.com Email krista@theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist

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 <-- - Instagram: @theradicalmassagetherapist Website: www.theradicalrmt.com Email: krista@theradicalrmt.com

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 <--- A FREE 90 minute challenge to help you build a facebook group and connect healthcare practitioners in your neighbourhood. Helping you establish your reputation as a leader in the community promoting collaboration, trust, and resources to provide optimal care for your clients. ---> Sign Up Here <--- -- IG: @theradicalmassagetherapist FB: The Radical RMT www.thradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com

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 new sense of ownership and created a space that felt like her own. About Natsumi: I’ve been with true looks over 10 years now and am dual licensed in Massage therapy and cosmetology while practicing aesthetics. I’m recently married to my soulmate and we have a 2 and a half year old together named Poppy and two French bulldogs, Ziggy and Zeus. @truelooksdayspa Www.truelooksdayspa.com

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, your technique, or you as a practitioner are right for them? Check out this episode for the 2 directions (in my opinion) Google will take your potential client... - https://www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist Guest or topic recommendations? krista@theradicalrmt.com

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 reminding you to keep it simple in 2024. We’re focusing on goal-setting and reflection for your practice, setting up financial wins now that will pay off for-ev-er, and some keep it real talk about massage therapy in general. Plus some recommendations on some awesome past episodes and guests to catch you up and launch you forward. Let’s start the year off right! - Contact www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist Email: krista@theradicalrmt.com - Mentioned in this episode: Jane Referral Code: RADICALRMT www.jane.app #030 Self Care Randi Kay https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H9fW99RNfGb #006 Changing The Dialogue Around Massage Income: Jana Veltheim, RMT, Owner Align Massage Therapy: Jana Veltheim https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/OV3JFy0NfGb #047 Should you Take Courses in Your First Year of Practice? Krista Dicks https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/frQWXv5NfGz Tangerine Banking Referral https://www.tangerine.ca/ Refer a Friend Orange Key 56112811S1 (Optional) and yes, I do receive a small referral thank you from Tangerine (and you can too!)

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! With Krista Dicks, RMT Instagram @theradicalmassagetherapist www.theradicalmassagetherapist.com

Striving for a life that is unrushed. @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 Examples of "No Hurry, No Pause" Derek Sivers. Relax For The Same Result Katherine Zenkina. Manifestation Babe. My Husband Got Stuck In An Elevator Right Before Our Flight to Italy

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? @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

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? @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