The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast #130 Massage Without Borders: A Radical Look at Massage Therapy in The USA with Colleen Weibel
In this episode, I chat with Colleen Weibel, a massage therapist practicing in New York State @newleafmassage. Colleen offers a thoughtful comparison of what it's like to practice massage in the U.S. versus Canada . We talk about regulation, public perception, continuing education, and how each country's system shapes the therapist experience.
What We Cover:
The difference between luxury vs. healthcare in how massage is viewed
Licensing, CE requirements, and practice freedoms across borders
The value of flexibility in Colleen’s career (as a parent and traveler)
Why collaboration between countries could benefit the whole profession
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About Colleen:
Colleen is the owner & licensed massage therapist at New Leaf Massage Therapy.
She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork as well as licensed by the State of New York in massage therapy.
Colleen has operated her private practice for the last 15 years in a small, rural community in Central NY-
Contact Colleen: email: colleen@newleafmassagetherapy.net
Instagram: @newleafmassage
website: newleafmassagetherapy.net-
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