The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast

Did you know there are massage championships happening around the world? Meet Paris Diamantis-Siolos and Lidija Ristic, founders of The Official World Online Massage Championship. This is the 2nd edition and registration is open until August 31st, 2021 with the possibility of an extension. Paris and Lidija started the 1st edition in 2020 as a way to unite massage therapists globally to share in a unique experience, bring positivity to the profession when so many of us were unable to work, and to provide massage therapists with the opportunity to learn from each other- the best in the world!  Tune into this episode as Paris and Lidija break down the event and share more about their passion for the profession of massage therapy.  Learn more about... How does the competition run online? What is required to enter the competition? What are the categories? How is a massage therapist awarded points? How do they see the competition improving every year? And more... This is a big undertaking in order for it to run successfully and they admit they made mistakes in the first year but, they are always open to feedback from the audience and participants to make it a better experience.  You can learn more at www.internationalmassagechampionship.com This was also recorded as a Facebook Live and you can view the recording here: Facebook page: Online International Massage Championship I hope you enjoy this episode with Paris and Lidija! More Show Notes www.theradicalrmt.com Instagram @theradicalrmt  krista@theradicalrmt.com

"I do massage with all my heart and soul" - Kelren Mello This episode features Kelren Mello @kelmassagetherapy.  She is a massage therapist who practices in both the state of Illinois and the state of Florida. She is a mother who felt led by Faith to massage therapy because she wanted to do something meaningful with her life. She is a beautiful soul who first and foremost treats her clients with her heart and then with her hands. I hope that after this episode you feel inspired to return to your own practice with an open heart and you will see yourself the way our clients do when he help them to feel better mind, body, and soul. I hope you enjoy this episode with Kelren Mello! www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com

Elicia Crook is a Massage therapist, business coach, author and mentor to hundreds of therapists worldwide, sharing the tactics she used to create her business success over 16 years. From the early days of treating out of her lounge room the journey took Elicia to build her dream clinic with a team of 9 treating over 100 clients a week. Elicia then created a very successful online business as well, and now teaches therapists how to build business with more success and passion, and to drive the health industry forward. She works with solo therapists as well as clinic owners helping them create successful businesses and live life on their terms. Elicia lives in Australia with her husband James and together they own and operate Massage Champions.  In this episode we cover:  What it means to create a deeply satisfying business How to achieve the same results online as you do in your hands on practice The simple way you can be inspired no matter where you are in your practice I hope you enjoy this episode with Elicia Crook! www.theradicalrmt.com  @theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com

"I knew if I wanted to do this again and do it for as long as possible, I knew I would need to pace myself" - Sandra Rosten ... Feeling burnt out emotionally and physically from your massage career? Curious about what it would look like if you took some time off from your practice and tried a new career path? Would it solidify your decision to leave massage therapy? Or would it solidify your passion for it? Sandra (Sandy) Rosten has been practicing as a massage therapist in the province of Manitoba for 16 years now. But, there was a time that she wasn’t pacing herself and she wasn’t sure how long she could keep up. She was raising a family, running her massage practice from home and she was having a hard time saying “no” to appointments. She allowed herself to step away from massage and try something different. Would it mean she would leave massage forever? She would only know if she took the leap! I hope you enjoy hearing her story. This Episode Was First Released March 2020 www.theradicalrmt.com

“How do I give the best massage I can without injuring myself?" - Mark Liskey . . How is your body feeling at the end of your workday? Do you sometimes wish you could be the client receiving the massage instead of giving a massage? Do you find yourself dreading going into work because your body is pain? This episode features Mark Liskey, a massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist practicing in the United States. He is approaching 30 years in his practice and he is the author of “The Pain Free Massage Therapist.” Mark has developed techniques to help himself massage pain free as a result of experiencing multiple injuries in his own body because of the way he was massaging. His doctor even advised him to quit massage. Mark is committed to sharing these techniques with other massage therapists because it will ultimately help us to increase our revenue and have a longer more fulfilling career. Mark also has a successful blog that offers DIY articles to help you at the start of your massage career or to get unstuck if you are reaching a plateau in your revenue. Through his teachings, Mark would really love to see more massage therapists put themselves first!   I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with him on this podcast!  I hope you enjoy this episode! Buy Mark's book "The Pain Free Massage Therapist"  Check out Mark's blog and courses at Make The Most Of Massage  . . Contact The Radical RMT: Krista@theradicalrmt.com  www.theradicalrmt.com

Do you take the time to send a quick "thank you?"  When someone gives you their time, shares their experience, and helps you get results, they deserve a quick "thank you."  Practicing gratitude is important to appreciate what you have and don't forget the individuals who have helped us get to where we are today.   Remember, we get what we give.  I hope you enjoy this "quickie" episode! - Krista Dicks, RMT  Let me know if you reached out to someone this week and said "Thank You!" 

When you have a full schedule and your client really needs a massage, do you refer to one of your colleagues?  When you have reached a plateau with your client's progress, do you introduce them to another healthcare professional that may be able to break the cycle?  How do you extend your professional reach and build a network of allied healthcare members that will work together to provide exceptional care for your client? Do you hear massage therapists refer to clients as "my" clients?  Check out this solo episode with just me and my rambling heart to learn more about why you should be referring out to other massage therapists and healthcare professionals.  If you like this episode, you should also check out these episodes of The Radical RMT: #029 Fat Positive Wellness with Jamie Boer #009 Dr. Melanie Stewart  Contact Krista Dicks krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt www.theradicalrmt.com

"We have to approach our healing day to day; moment to moment if we are going to change who we are over time." - Randi Kay ... This episode features Randi Kay, a massage therapist and yoga instructor from Fargo, North Dakota who helps her clients discover intuitive healing that leads to the best self-care for their body. She has her own podcast called “Simple Self-care” where she interviews guests and shares her own wisdom on simplifying,  seasonal living, and intelligent body awareness. She has been featured on "The Minimalists" podcast and I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak with her. Please enjoy this episode with Randi Kay! Learn more about Randi Kay... www.naturallyrandikay.com/simplenature www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcast www.instagram.com/naturallyrandikay www.naturallyrandikay.com/newsletter

This is a short episode with me, Krista; the host of The Radical RMT Podcast!  On The Radical RMT podcast, I not only want to share the stories, advice, and routines of Radical RMTs but, I would also like to share with you the useful tips, and habits that I have learned along the way to help me create my own version of living a Radical RMT lifestyle and I hope it may be useful to you as well.  This episode is about Batching!  I explain the benefits of batching the same tasks together  Why we should stop giving our limited time and attention to each individual task as it comes up I  share my own version of how I batch tasks weekly What bad habit am I guilty of doing almost daily Please let me know if you found this episode helpful or share your own version of batching with me krista@theradicalrmt.com Thanks so much for listening, and I hope you have an awesome day! 

Content Warning: This episode includes topics of weight, eating disorders, and diet culture. ... “All bodies have pain- big and small. All sizes can experience pain and a lot of the time it doesn’t have to do with your weight” - Jamie Boer, RMT ... Jamie Boer, RMT recently opened a welcoming massage space for everyBODY!  She is the owner of Eastwood Wellness Co in Toronto, Canada, and she encourages a massage clinic that provides a safe place to receive a massage with no judgments,  no body shaming, and no unsolicited advice.  As a woman with a bigger body she has had her own experiences of feeling judged by health care practitioners and in her ten years as an RMT she never quite felt like she "fit in" wherever she was working.  When she was given the opportunity to open her own clinic, she knew that nothing felt more right.  Listen to Jamie's story about radical self-acceptance, why chairs without armrests in your waiting room are important, and why we as RMTs need to remember what is in our scope of practice- and what is not when it comes to our opinion of a "healthy body".  Please enjoy and share this episode!