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The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast
Your massage career is the vehicle. Freedom, flexibility, financial success, and fun are the destination. The Radical Massage Therapist is a podcast for massage therapists who are ready to build a practice and a life on their own terms. Real talk. Real strategies. No fluff.
Episodes
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#173 The Wizard of Knotz: There's No Place Like Your Own Practice. Tristan Reynolds, LMT
✨ Tristan Reynolds, LMT and owner of The Wizard of Knotz, shares how being yourself can become your best marketing strategy. From ruby slipper foot treatments…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#172 What I'm Changing About The Podcast, My Schedule, and Myself with Krista Dicks, RMT
I've been doing a little work behind the scenes of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, and I thought it was time to bring you along. In this solo episode…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#171 Can Massage Spread Cancer? What Every Massage Therapist Should Know About Oncology Massage with Janet Penny, RMT
Your next client may be living with cancer, recovering from surgery, or managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment. Are you confident in your ability…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#170 Your Massage Career is Not Set In Stone with Krista Dicks, RMT
What happens when you love massage therapy, but you’re starting to wonder how long you can keep doing hands-on work? And what if you’re earning a decent split…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#169 Karin Olsen: What I Learned From 30 Years as a Massage Therapist
Why your massage career doesn’t have to look the same forever, The advice Karin gives new massage therapists before opening their own practice, and Why nervous…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#168: Massage School Didn't Teach Us This... And Maybe It Wasn't Supposed To with Krista Dicks, RMT
Have you ever said, “Why didn’t massage school teach us this?” Business. Marketing. Building a clientele. Managing money. Setting boundaries. HST. Creating a…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#167 The Vagus Nerve for Massage Therapists: What's Science and What's Wellness Hype? With Alanna Thompson, RMT , Founder Salience Education
If you spend any time on social media, you've probably heard someone talking about the vagus nerve. Apparently, we're all supposed to be cold plunging…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#166 Why Great Massage Therapists Go Beyond Technique with Beata Aleksandrowicz, founder of Beata DigitalAcademy®
What makes a great massage therapist? Is it knowing more techniques? Taking another course? Applying deeper pressure? According to international massage…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#165 Relaxation From the Outside In: A New Recovery Tool for Massage Therapists
As massage therapists, we're incredibly good at helping other people relax. But when was the last time you asked yourself... How well am I recovering? In this…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#164 The Breath Is The Link Between The Body And The Mind with Spencer Delisle, President Art of Living Canada
What if the key to a sustainable massage career wasn't another modality, business strategy, or productivity hack? What if it was learning how to manage your…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#163 Better Than Free Chair Massage? Ideas for marketing your massage business at events with Krista Dicks, RMT
Have you ever spent an entire Saturday at a trade show or community event offering free chair massage, only to wonder if it was actually worth it? In this solo…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#162 How Strength Training Can Change Your Massage Practice with Brandon Connerty, RMT and Strength Coach
What if the key to a longer, more enjoyable massage therapy career isn't more recovery... but more strength? In this episode, I sit down with Registered…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#161 Same Career, Different Lives: Why I Started a Podcast for Massage Therapists with Krista Dicks, RMT
This episode is honestly one I should have recorded a long time ago. Today, I’m sharing the real reason I started this podcast Because I noticed something… 👉…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#160 The Postpartum Dyad: What Massage Therapists Need to Know with Victoria Munro, RMT, IBCLC
This episode is one of those conversations that expands what you think is possible in your career. Today I’m joined by Victoria Munro, RMT + IBCLC, who has…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#159 The Anchor, Not the Cage: Rethinking Your Massage Career with Krista Dicks, RMT
In this solo episode, I reflect on attending the Canadian and International Massage Therapy Summit and Championship in Laval, Quebec — and what that experience…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#158 The Office Chair Problem: Why You Still Hurt Even With Good Ergonomics with Christopher Zdenek of Soma Ergonomics
I sat down with Christopher Zdenek to talk about something we think we understand as massage therapists… but probably haven’t questioned it enough: ergonomics…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#157 Feel Better. Look Better. Treat Better: How Your Appearance Impacts Your Massage Therapy Career with Krista Dicks, RMT
This is one of those “outside the box” episodes… and honestly, one that might challenge how you look at your career. Because yes- your hands matter. Yes-your…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#156 Should I Go for Coffee With a Client? Massage Therapy Boundaries & Ethical Questions with Pam Fitch, RMT
We spend years learning techniques- but what about the moments that aren’t in the textbook? In this episode, I chat with Pamela Fitch, RMT of nearly 40 years…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#155 Simple Ways To Save Time and Energy In Your Massage Practice with Krista Dicks, RMT
If your massage career feels a little more complex than it needs to… this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing simple, practical ways to save…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#154 The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing in Your Massage Practice with Annette Montgomery, LMT
Dear People-Pleasing Massage Therapist, This episode is for you. The one who says yes when they want to say no. The one who stays late, over-explains…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#153 Money Habits Every Massage Therapist Needs (Taxes, Vacation & Retirement) with Krista Dicks, RMT
Let’s talk about money. Because the truth is- most of us were never taught how to manage the income we earn in this career. That’s where the stress around…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#152 The Massage Therapist in the Arena: Courage and Clinic Ownership with Nancy Kahl, RMT
Opening a clinic takes courage. It also takes patience, vision, and a willingness to move forward even when the path isn’t perfectly clear. In this episode of…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#151 How I Run My Week So Massage Doesn’t Run My Life with Krista Dicks, RMT
Massage therapy can give you incredible freedom — freedom of schedule, freedom of lifestyle, and the ability to build a career that actually supports your…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#150 Scar Care Is Healthcare: Massage Therapy, Hypermobility & Research-Based Treatment with Bobbi-Jo Corbett, RMT
Gentle note about about medical and surgical references in this episode In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist, I sit down with Bobbi-Jo Corbett…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#149 The Advice I Keep Using: Real Lessons From Podcast Guests
Topic Warning: Mental Health. Death and End of Life Care. Menstrual Cycles. Harry Potter. Sex and The City. I am sharing some of the most impactful advice I've…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#148 Why Not Me? Designing a Sustainable Massage Career with Michelle Ratz-McGuire, RMT
What if building a sustainable massage career didn’t require more hustle, more techniques, or more sacrifice? In this episode, I chat with Michelle…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#147 The Mentorship Call Hotline: Your Biggest Questions, My Honest Answers: Krista Dicks, RMT
In this solo episode, I'm sharing the six questions that come up again and again in mentorship calls with massage therapists. These questions span pricing…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#146 Massage Therapy Deserves Better Treatment Rooms with Jamie Smith
What if your treatment room was doing half the work for you? In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Smith — a former…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#145 When Your Massage Business Becomes the Boss: A Reflection on Taking Back Control with Krista Dicks, RMT
This solo episode is a candid reflection sparked by my chat with Amy Bradley Radford on her podcast Massage. Business. Success. The thoughtful questions Amy…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#144 Save Your Hands, Save Your Career. Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Massage Therapists with Lauriann Greene
What if the aches and pains you’ve been told are “part of the job” actually aren’t? In this episode, I sit down with Lauriann Greene, one of the most respected…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#143 Reframing Impostor Syndrome in Your Massage Career with Krista Dicks, RMT
Impostor syndrome has a way of sneaking in at every stage of a massage career—new grad, seasoned therapist, clinic owner, educator, or mentor. In this solo…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#142 The Reddit Episode: Laughs, Cringe, and Lessons From Both Sides of the Table with Samantha Storozuk, RMT
For our last episode of 2025, We welcome back Samantha Storozuk, RMT to the podcast for a “Reddit stories” episode diving into the wild, weird, and wonderfully…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#141 From Competition to Connection: What Massage Therapists Can Learn from Thai Massage and world champions with Len Liang
In this episode, I chat with Len Liang, double gold medalist at the 2025 World Massage Championship, to talk about what it really takes to compete—and…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#140 Define It to Deliver It: Client Expectations with Amy Bradley Radford
In this episode, Krista chats with massage therapist, coach and educator Amy Bradley Radford @amybradleyradford to talk about how defining client expectations…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#139 Your Voice at the Table: A Conversation with RMTAO Executive Director and CEO Michael Feraday
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I sat down with Michael Feraday, Executive Director and CEO of the Registered Massage Therapists’…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#138 Better Questions, Better Care: Communication That Improves Outcomes with Colette Slone, RMT, Clinic Owner
Colette Slone, RMT and Clinic Owner shares how freedom fuels her clinic ownership, why communication is core to care, and how small details—from intake…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#137 Back in the Game: How RMTs Return to Massage with Marta Hanrahan, RMT / Clinic Owner
In this episode, I sit down with Marta Hanrahan—RMT, Structural Integration practitioner, and owner of Myosense Clinic in Ottawa. Marta shares how her love of…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#136 The Massage Practice Showcase: How 4 RMTs Built a Practice That Works for Them
In this dynamic roundtable episode, I chat with four radically different RMTs to explore the many ways you can run a massage practice that actually works for…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#135 Ask Me Anything with Krista Dicks, RMT
In this solo Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, as your podcast host, I am answering your questions about brand building, podcasting, TikTok trends, and more. From…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#134 Creating Space for People and the Planet: The Well Daze Collective Way with Aimee Sutton, RMT/Owner
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist, I'm chatting with Aimee Sutton, founder of Well Daze Collective. Topics include: How and why Aimee rebranded…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#133 “What I Thought I Needed Before Becoming a Clinic Owner (And Why I Was Wrong): Krista Dicks, RMT
Are you waiting for the perfect moment to open your clinic? In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I am sharing the real-life lessons I…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#132 The Buccal Lab with Susan Anderson, RMT
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I am joined by Susan Anderson, RMT and founder of The Buccal Lab. With over 20 years of experience…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#131 Hate Massage? Here’s What to Try Before You Quit: Krista Dicks, RMT
Have you ever thought: “I don’t even like massage anymore”? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean your career is over. In this solo episode, I share what it…
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…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#129 Mobile Massage, Redefined: The Radical Way Julie Built Her Dream Studio on Wheels with Julie Romero, LMT
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by Julie Romero, a massage therapist redefining mobile massage in Wilmington, North…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#128 Compassionate Touch: Massage Therapy For The End Of Life with Olivia Sadler, RMT
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I chat with Olivia Sadler, RMT—an educator, mobile massage therapist, and end-of-life care advocate…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#127 Freedom Through Automation: AI Solutions for Massage Therapists with Brittany Long
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, Krista chats with Brittany Long, the co-founder of Win With Systems and the self-proclaimed Queen of…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#126 You’re the Average of Your Colleagues: Choose Radical Ones with Krista Dicks, RMT
Are the people in your life lighting you up — or wearing you down? In this solo episode, I get real about how the energy and mindset of those around us shape…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#125 Secure Practice: Strategies for Preventing Harassment and Abuse in Your Massage Therapy Practice with Heather Rivers, RMT
In this episode I welcome back Heather Rivers, Registered Massage Therapist and clinic owner based in Durham Region, Ontario. Heather is the founder of Rivers…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#124 From Massage to Movement: How Structural Integration Changed My Life with Jenn Slade, Manual and Movement Therapist
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by manual therapist and movement educator Jenn Slade (Structural Integration & Myofascial…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#123 The 80/20 Rule for Massage Therapists—Take Back Your Time with Krista Dicks, RMT
Are you working too hard for too little return in your massage practice? What if I told you that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts? In…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#122 Why I Decided to Shred My Journals (And What I Learned From It): Krista Dicks, RMT
Journaling has been a huge part of my life, but recently, I did something I never thought I would—I shredded my journals. In this episode, I share why I made…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#121 From Solo Therapist to CEO: Building a Thriving Group Practice with Darryl (DJ) Turner of Scaling Wellness
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, DJ Turner returns for a powerful follow-up conversation about scaling a massage practice beyond solo…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#120 Marketing vs. Sales: The Key to Getting More Great-Fit Clients in Your Massage Practice with Joanna Sapir, business strategist for holistic practitioners
In this episode ofThe Radical Massage Therapist podcast, we welcome back business strategist Joanna Sapir for an insightful conversation on the crucial…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#119 Boundaries and Confidence: Keeping Safe in Your Massage Practice with Ali Boehm, podcaster, educator, blogger, and mom
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist, I welcome Ali Boehm, a massage business strategist and educator, to discuss safety and self-defense for…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#118 Pivot and Thrive: How to Build a Massage Career That Lasts Decades with Elaine Santala, RMT
Join me for an inspiring episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast as I sit down with Elaine Santala, a Registered Massage Therapist with nearly 32…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#117 Revolutionizing Massage Therapy: The Power of Free Consultations and Boundaries with Ashley Culp, RMT
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I chat with Ashley Culp, a registered massage therapist with a passion for accessible…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#116 First Impressions: Essential Tips for Massage Therapists Navigating Interviews with Lisa de Souza, RMT/Clinic Owner
In this episode I chat with fellow RMT and clinic owner Lisa de Souza to discuss the ins and outs of coming across as a professional candidate for massage…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#115 Breaking Free From Cancellation Burnout with Christine Anderson, RMT
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist, we tackle one of the biggest challenges massage therapists face: cancellation burnout. My guest, Christine…
The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast#114 Adhesion Release Methods: Soft Tissue Solutions to Combat Chronic Pain and Burnout With Dr. Matt Maggio
Dr. Matt Maggio is a soft tissue injury treatment specialist with 14 years of experience. Dr. Maggio, also the program coordinator for Adhesion Release…