What Does an Ethical and Inclusive Clinic Space Look Like?
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
4 Nov 20214min
#038 Freedom Driven: Yvonne Moir, RMT, Co-Owner Origin Wellness, Professional Musician
Welcome to this episode of The Radical RMT Podcast with Yvonne Moir. They are a Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto Canada and they are also a professional musician. They play the baritone saxophone and most recently toured with The Arkells. You will learn more in this episode about how they balance these two worlds and the importance of freedom and flexibility in a career that allows opportunities and the impulse to take action on them. Yvonne is also a clinic co-owner at Origin Wellness in Toronto and shares a few ideas for effective partnerships and creating an ethical and safe space for patients and practitioners. With their musical career background, they refer to the clinic and the practitioners who work together as "building their dream band with all the people I want to play with in one spot." They explain in this episode how a full schedule actually provides them with more structure and how vital a creative outlet is to their mental health. There are a lot of wonderful takeaways in this episode and I hope you enjoy listening! Photo Credit: @nathannash_ Show Notes and Links ⬇️ http://www.theradicalrmt.com/ @theradicalrmt krista@theradicalrmt.com
28 Okt 202146min
3 Ways to Maintain Your Authority In A Massage Treatment: Krista Dicks, RMT
Our occupation as healthcare professionals puts us in a position that allows for respect and trust with our clients. Through our consistent actions we can maintain this respect and trust. Creating a better environment and experience for the client and for the massage therapist can enhance the outcomes of treatment. In this episode I share a few simple ways that we can maintain our position of authority. There is a real power dynamic in our profession and without being overbearing it's important to maintain our power as the healthcare professional. We occasionally have the "needy" client, the "particular" client, or the "controlling" client. Tune in to find out a few ways that we can help soften their edges and stay on task without feeling bothered. krista@theradicalrmt.com http://www.theradicalrmt.com/ @theradicalrmt
14 Okt 202113min
#037 Effective Networking: Emilie McKay, RMT, The RMTpreneur
"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 networking, I know you will find some new tips to take with you to your next event. Emilie shares how we can make networking feel authentic whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, why stories will help you build relationships in your network, and the ways that networking is changing both in person and online. This episode is only the tip of the iceberg as Emilie provides even more information in an upcoming webinar called Effective Networking: Communicate to influence the TED way. This webinar is offered through the RMTAO and she is co-hosting with Teri Kingston. I hope you enjoy this episode with Emilie McKay! Learn more about the webinar here --->> Effective Networking: Communicate to Influence the TED Way Stay Tuned for Part 2 when we bring Emilie back to talk more about her journey as an RMT and her business, The RMTpreneur. krista@theradicalrmt.com www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt
7 Okt 202136min
A Tip For Getting Along With People You Don't Like: Krista Dicks, RMT
This is my take on how to improve your interaction with a difficult colleague, client, or acquaintance and make a less than tolerable situation well...more tolerable. Sometimes people come into your life to challenge your patience, your integrity, and your sanity. I've been there and I am here for you! Listen to this micro episode about how I "flipped the script" on how I saw a work situation and decided that I would laugh and not cry everyday. Let me know if you have worked in a similar situation and how you handled it? Was this episode helpful? I hope so! So, was it the title or the graphic of Dwight Schrute that drew your attention to this episode? krista@theradicalrmt.com www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt
30 Sep 20216min
Why Healers Need Healers: Krista Dicks, RMT
"Judgement is always a projection of your own darkness and you need to own up to it. Do you Get that?" - Bernadette Kaye ... We are all knowledgeable in our skills but how many of us are knowledgeable in matters of our Self? Can we be an effective healer, bodyworker, caregiver, or even a parent if we are unwilling to work on our own Shadow? My personal and professional life has greatly benefited from mentors, teachers, and guides and I am grateful for them. I encourage you to seek out the same for the benefit of your own well being and those who rely on you for healing. In this episode I read a short chapter titled "Healers and Their Shadow" Self-Shadow Work for Healers from the book, "Did you get that! The Art of Spiritual Shadow Work- Volume 1" by Bernadette Kaye. You will learn about Your Shadow and how it disrupts your life until you choose to investigate it. Bernadette has been a mentor to me for awhile and I am grateful for her guidance and insight. I hope you enjoy this episode! .... Book: "Did you get that! The Art of Spiritual Shadow Work- Volume 1" by Bernadette Kaye Get in touch 👇 krista@theradicalrmt.com www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt
24 Sep 202110min
Goal Setting: Krista Dicks, RMT
“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” - Bill Gates ... It's a solo episode with me, Krista Dicks, Registered Massage Therapist and host of The Radical RMT Podcast. This episode is a simple guide to goal setting and getting started so that you can start achieving your goals this very month and finish 2021 with some momentum. Goal setting can be overwhelming and that might be why you are hesitant to get started or maybe your goals just need a reboot. I give you five categories to focus on and I walk you through some examples. I have also created a FREE Goal Setting Worksheet for you to download where you can record your goals and find more explanation on each of the 5 categories. Setting goals and planning out how to achieve them is one of my favourite things to do so, if you need any help or you want to share your goals with me for some accountability or celebratory high-fives I would love to hear from you! Send me a DM @theradicalrmt Have fun and I hope you enjoy this episode! Download the FREE Goal Setting Worksheet ... www.theradicalrmt.com krista@theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt
16 Sep 202117min
#036 Holistic Connection: Chris Delos Reyes, RMT
"For RMTS who want to get better in their practice…Get better within yourself personally because that will feed into the professional" - Chris Delos Reyes ... Chris Delos Reyes came to massage therapy through his passion for dance and his creativity and energy create a buzz around his business Holistic Connection. Co-owned with his wife April who is a Reiki Master, Holistic Connection helps busy creative professionals relieve pain from their laptop lifestyle to feel energized & perform at their best while being active. If that sounds like incredibly specific marketing it's no coincidence. Chris believes that aligning with your dream client is key to feeling fulfilled and having longevity in a massage or wellness career. Chris understands that wellness is complex and it's not just about addressing physical pain. He shares the vision that Holistic Connections has seven pillars of wellness that help him connect with experts outside the scope of massage therapy to bring a true holistic wellness experience to his practice. Do you know those clients and those days when you feel like you are living in your purpose and you are really connected to the work you do? We have also had those days when we are just watching the time pass. In this episode Chris explains how to become aligned with your practice and feel good about the work you do with the people you really want to work with. In this episode we also discuss... The Flow State Why Chris used to feel ashamed to call himself a massage therapist And more... I hope you enjoy this episode with Chris! www.theradicalrmt.com @theradicalrmt krista@theradicalrmt.com
9 Sep 202153min
