#106 Redefining Relaxation: Trauma Informed Massage and Mental Health with Melysa Nelson, RMT

Please note: This episode discusses the topic of pregnancy This episode is a great place to start if you are planning for a family and you are wondering how to prepare for mat leave from your massage practice. Thanks to a listener request, we have got some great info for your! In this episode I am joined by Kelly Salvador, RMT and Emilie McKay, RMT. Kelly and Emilie cover three key areas: Leading up to the pregnancy including the financial options you have available either through investing or through EI, During pregnancy and what it looks like to treat, how long they worked before taking time off, when they needed to reduce their hours, and how even your best plans can really go out the window, and lastly we cover What it looks like to return to your practice postpartum, including childcare, reducing compassion fatigue, and getting rid of mom guilt if you want to return to work.  I could not be more grateful for the insight and preparation these two women provided on this episode and their enthusiasm to both contribute.  I hope you enjoy this episode with Kelly and Emilie!  - About Emilie McKay, RMT As a clinic director with relax. Massage Group and business coach with The RMTpreneur, Emilie works with RMTs andclinics to build sustainable practices. Emilie is passionate about modernizing the massage therapyindustry and supporting her peers in their career growth. Emilie lives in Perth, Ontario on a 40-acrehobby farm with her young family. About Kelly Salvador, RMT Kelly is a local Ottawa RMT who has specialized in athletic performance and recovery for most of her 14 year career. She is the co-owner of Kinetic Edge Health Group, a thriving multidisciplinary clinic in the city center that focuses on a holistic, modern approach of movement focused rehabilitation and treatment. Kelly is a traditional Massage Therapist who has continued to expand her skillset every chance she gets. Kelly is a new mother and spends her non working hours chasing her vibrant, happy-go-lucky son, strength training, traveling and everything in between.  - Learn More... www.theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist  krista@theradicalrmt.com

24 Mars 202458min

What does it look like when you know you have reached a place of ease and confidence in your massage practice? After 18 years in practice, I have a few observations from my own experience and from watching my fellow massage therapists evolve in their own ways. Check out this episode to learn more. - www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist krista@theradicalrmt.com

21 Mars 202422min

As a massage therapist, have you ever been asked if your hands are insured? Have you thought about how you are going to save for retirement as a self-employed massage therapist? How long could you survive on your savings if you received a life changing diagnosis? On this podcast I want to bring you the topics and guests that will help you become the best version of yourself- to show you the ways of a radical massage therapist and how to work smarter, not harder. Protecting yourself, your career, and your loved ones is part of being a radical massage therapist. Introducing Thomas Thorne, investment and insurance broker to the podcast has been a priority of mine for awhile. Having him explain the differences between insurance- life, disability, and critical illness as well as discussing the variety of ways we can and should be saving for our retirement may seem overwhelming in the moment but, I hope this episode sparks a curiosity and a desire to have more of these conversations with the right resources. I hope this episode curbs any skepticism and helps you develop a plan for your future. About our guest Thomas Thorne Tom is president of Thorne Financial Solutions and is a seasoned Insurance and Investment Broker serving his clients since 2006. His passion is to help families and business owners protect their greatest assets – their earning potential, families, business and employees. With Tom’s formal education and practical life experiences he’s been able to craft a common sense approach to the industry that supports his client’s needs in unique ways. He offers these services based on the simple principle that knowledge for his clients is the single biggest tool he can provide. - www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist

7 Mars 20241h 3min

How can you get to know the health care practitioners in your neighbourhood better in order to provide a reliable referral network for your clients? Create a facebook group  that includes health and wellness practitioners specifically for your neighbourhood.  Avoid awkward in person networking events Build trust and respect as a leader in your community Provide reliable referrals for your clients Encourage collaboration and connection between all health and wellness sources in your neighbourhood Check out this episode for more benefits of creating a Facebook group for your healthcare community. If you have questions or want more information about creating your own Facebook group for your healthcare community, send me message or email! - www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalmassagetherapist

5 Mars 202432min

What if you experienced chronic pain after a car accident and suffered for 13 years without a resolution? What if the pain kept you from work as a massage therapist and you had to consider leaving the profession? What would you have to lose by trying CBD? Kumi Taylor has been a licensed massage therapist in Texas for more than 20 years. In 2005 she was in a car accident that caused excruciating neck pain. CBD really improved my quality of life and she started retailing it in 2018 when it became federally legal. http://www.kumismassagestudio.com/ Check out this episode to learn more... - Website https://www.theradicalrmt.com Email krista@theradicalrmt.com IG @theradicalmassagetherapist

22 Feb 202439min

3 Tips to help you (re)build your massage practice and maintain a busy schedule. If you would like to be busy or busier - these 3 tips have helped me when I was starting at a new location. Let me know what is your favourite tip? Download My FREE Habit Tracker --> Here <-- - Instagram: @theradicalmassagetherapist Website: www.theradicalrmt.com Email: krista@theradicalrmt.com

18 Feb 202415min

I am sharing 5 mindset shifts that improved my massage practice, helped me build a supportive community, and gave me confidence to follow new challenges beyond the massage table. I hope that even one of these mindset shifts helps you see your massage career as something special.  For a FREE Mini Ebook version of "The 5 Mindset Shifts That Changed My Practice" ---> CLICK HERE <--- -- IG: @theradicalmassagetherapist FB: The Radical RMT www.thradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com

8 Feb 202433min

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 aesthetics. I’m recently married to my soulmate and we have a 2 and a half year old together named Poppy and two French bulldogs, Ziggy and Zeus. @truelooksdayspa Www.truelooksdayspa.com

25 Jan 202449min