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 ..read more

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 @theradical ..read more

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 tal ..read more

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 ..read more

“Being true to your inner self and connecting to our inner light…Life starts to feel a lot more going with the flow instead of fighting the flow” - Navjit Kaur Sidhu ___ Navjit Kaur Sidhu is the owner and director of the award winning yoga and tea studio. Located in Carp, Ontario just outside of Ottawa.   She has practiced yoga for 15 years and has been certified to teach yoga since 2005.   She is a MELT level 1 certified instructor and she is presenting release techniques to be efficient as a massage therapist and to relieve aches and pains at the upcoming Take care of You School vi ..read more

“Make it the norm to be in a state of relaxation” - Dr. Tiffany Ryan, Co-Founder Yomassage® Yomassage® is restorative stretch, mindfulness, therapeutic touch, and community. In addition to offering massage at an accessible rate, Yomassage® classes appeal to more people because they are fully clothed and offered in a safe environment. Yomassage® appeals to massage therapists because they can see up to 5 clients during a Yomassage® session and provide some additional hands on time to complement your on the table massage treatments. Dr. Tiffany Ryan earned her PhD in Social Work from the U ..read more

This is a follow-up "minisode" to Episode #038: Freedom Driven with Yvonne Moir, RMT, Co-owner of Origin Wellness, and a Professional Musician.  Yvonne answers what an ethical and inclusive clinic space looks like for both practitioners and patients.  ... Photo Credit @nathannash_  Show Notes and Links  www.theradicalrmt.com Follow @theradicalrmt.com Email krista@theradicalrmt.com    ..read more

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 If I Let Them Make Decisions Up To $100? $500? $1,000? How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life? If you are a clinic owner and you feel like all the decisions come down on you and you would like to give some responsibility back to your team then this episode is worth a listen! How would it feel if you told your team "I Trust You." ? As a clinic owner I share how I ..read more

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: If I Could Only Work 2 Hours Per Week On My Business, What Would I Do? How could this relate to your massage career and how could it relate to your personal life? I know what you're thinking! Yeah right! How could I live on only 2 hours of massage per week? Well, this is where the magic comes in about really taking time to think about where you are using your energy and is it in the most effective way? Are you getting th ..read more

"Networking can be very influential and it can make a difference in your business" - Emilie McKay In this episode I speak with Emilie McKay on the topic of Effective Networking. Emilie is a massage therapist and a business coach to massage therapists through her business The RMTpreneur (@thermtpreneur) This episode is for you whether you are new to networking or you are a seasoned pro at building your connections.  Maybe you think networking is a “dirty word” or you just don't know where to find the next event. You definitely need to stay tuned because no matter your experience in ..read more