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Christine is a massage therapist and energy worker who is coming in strong with a message to everyone. Be so unbothered about other people’s opinions of yourselves so you can show up authentically and be fully yourself in every situation. Working in healthcare can make us feel like we have a certain way we must present ourselves to the world. It’s part of why Christine hasn’t always talked about the energy side of her work even though it’s part of who she is and makes her happy to offer this to her clients. We discussed cancel culture, having different opinions, and some tips from Christine on how we can feel more comfortable just being us. 2rmtsandamic.com

Therapists sometimes don’t fully understand manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) likely because what we learned in school only scratches the surface of the lymphatic system. Jennifer is a newer RMT from the yoga world who went straight into lymphatics and became a certified lymphatic therapist right after graduation. She has been a presenter at LymphyCon, the Canadian Massage Conference, and now she’s here to do some myth busting and really help us to understand what lymphatic therapy can do. Check her out at https://www.jenniferstrukoff.com 2rmtsandamic.com

⁠Chris is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner here in Toronto. His last visit on our couch was back in 2019 before his osteo journey began so we had him back to update us on his life now. Chris is taking the manual therapy world by storm! He’s a successful practitioner that has helped businesses grow from the ground up, he’s an educator, a consultant, and soon to be hosting retreats for other manual therapists in tropical destinations. If you’re into networking and chatting with a fun guy- this one’s for you. 2rmtsandamic.com

Leah is patiently waiting to officially become an RMT after spending the last couple of years as a student and single mom to make this change. We got to talk about what it’s like being a mature student, study hacks, parenting while studying, dealing with different personalities in a classroom and so much more. Listen to Leah’s story and welcome a new therapist to our massage community! 2rmtsandamic.com

Mark wears many hats in our profession working as a LMT, PT, and AT as well as educating therapists and working the trade shows. We met Mark working with the Anatomy Assassin last year in Orlando at the American Massage Conference and again this year working with Muscle Care at the Canadian Massage Conference. Listen to hear all of the hats Mark wears around the world from Ireland to California to Calgary! 2rmtsandamic.com

Shelle is an owner of CoreStones Massage which we came to know in the last few years and the stones have exceeded expectations. Listen to Shelle explain the design, benefits, and differences with this product. They are not your typical hot stones and Shelle is not your typical massage therapist. Check out their products and education at corestonemassage.com 2rmtsandamic.com

Brent is the lead instructor at Shockwave Therapy training in Alberta and had a booth at the Canadian Massage Conference in Calgary this past week. Check out this recording live from the tradeshow and learn more about Brent’s trainings at https://shockwavetherapytraining.com 2rmtsandamic.com

We had our kinesiologist friend Magda back in our office this week to talk about her injured back which has left her dealing with chronic pain for the last 6 years. As a young kinesiologist and personal trainer, she, like many young people thought the issue would resolve. Listen to how she’s been dealing with her pain and of course a lot of other random topics that come up when the three of us hang out. 2rmtsandamic.com

Omar is a Massage Therapist and Massage Therapy educator who was inspired to become the author of a series of massage therapy textbooks that will be accessible to all manual therapists. Omar is working with the CNIB and has massage therapists with decades of experience in the profession who also happen to be visually impaired. Through his experiences and partnerships, Omar is on track to create this six book series with evidence based material that he believes will become the gold standard for textbooks in massage therapy education. If you want to be part of this incredible project, check out his website and get your name on the founder wall for just a toonie! Check it out at https://www.theclinicalatlas.com 2rmtsandamic.com

In this episode, the entire Canadian Massage Conference organizing committee hung out to discuss the importance of therapists networking and going to industry events. As Massage Therapy Media, we have had the privilege to attend conferences such as LymphyCon, CMMOTAs annual conference, AMTA’s National convention, World Massage Festival, the Massage Summit and Championships, FSMTA’s convention and others! We have been to events in 6 provinces and have met hundreds of therapists seeking to connect with others and level up their practice. These conferences are THE BEST way to really keep up with what’s happening in massage therapy as well as to meet some of the most insightful educators, authors, and practitioners that you may otherwise not have met. You may even walk away with a life long friend. Listen to what you could be missing out on and then come out to join the fun! 2rmtsandamic.com

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners often have to answer the question “what do I tell my clients that you do?” And we have learned that apparently this can be a tough question to answer. Sooo we recruited our good friend Sam who owns the @osteopathiclyceum to try to educate us practitioners about what these guys do and how to make it make sense. Listen if you’ve ever wondered about this profession and how to explain it to your own patients. 2rmtsandamic.com

Erin is a returning guest who wanted to talk about some hot topics in the massage world. She has noticed chatter online about robotic massage and decided to book an appointment at a spa that offers the service. Listen to hear about her full experience being “treated” by a robot. The other hot topic that we have discussed at length with other guests is the Massage Championships. She was given the opportunity to attend as a vendor and get first hand experience of what happens at these events. This is a great conversation from the perspective of a person who was not a fan of the concept but chose to say yes and immerse herself in the experience. 2rmtsandamic.com

Ana is the owner of the World Massage Festival, the American Massage Championships, and the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. She’s a super passionate Massage Therapist that prioritizes networking and connection in our profession along with recognition and collaboration. Her events are all about getting like minded people together to learn, grow, and move the massage profession forward globally. Listen to Ana’s story and see what you’re missing out on by not getting involved outside of your treatment room. 2rmtsandamic.com

Jessica is a Registered Massage Therapist, clinic owner, and continuing education provider in Calgary, Alberta. Her mission since becoming licensed was to fill a major gap and provide a clinic space that would be accessible for all abilities. Her practice focuses on helping patients with disabilities and chronic conditions including both pediatric patients and adults. Her clinic is unique and she has created a truly multidisciplinary approach working closely with doctors, physiatrists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to provide the best care for her patients. Her continuing education courses include material ranging from oncology massage to end of life care to trauma. Check out Jessica’s clinic and courses at https://www.samestarswellness.com/ 2rmtsandamic.com

Erin is a successful massage therapist in Colorado that turned her practice into a multiple six figure business and now helps other therapists do this without having to sacrifice their life and sanity. Like many mentors out there, Erin learned the hard way what to do and what not to do and she’s ready to help you reach your goals without all the hustle. If you want a massage mentor that will hold you accountable, Erin is your girl! Check out Erin’s no BS methods at https://www.embodimentcoachingwitherin.com 2rmtsandamic.com