In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about a few things to consider when starting a home-based massage therapy practice. For more information about their online course, please visit https://www.onlinewellness.ca/home-based-massage-business.

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A Great Place to Start!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This course was the push I needed to make the decision to open a home-based practice! The flow and organization of the course was great! It helped me step by step plan and prepare my next step! Such great content and amazing value.

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In this episode, we dive into TMJD—one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions affecting the jaw. We cover what it is, why it matters for massage therapists, common symptoms and causes, and practical ways to approach treatment. You’ll also hear real patient stories and tips on avoiding common mistakes when working with TMJ clients.

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about combining yoga and massage, which is a fun way to diversify your practice and meet new clients.

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On October 15, 2024, the Alberta Working Group for the Regulation of Massage Therapy (AWGRMT) submitted an application for regulation to the Health Minister. This is a process that can take years. Regulation can have significant implications for therapists, clients, and the profession as a whole. In this episode, Melissa and Jordan discuss some of the pros and cons to the regulation of message therapy in Alberta.

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In this episode, Melissa spends some time chatting with Ryan and Nick from Noterro, which is an online clinic management tool for massage therapists and other health care providers. It includes online scheduling, billing, payments, charting, forms, insurance, and so much more. Today we are chatting about Noterro GO! Which is designed for mobile practioners to save time and create easy systems designed for our specific needs. A huge thank you to Ryan and Nick for talking with me today and for thinking of us mobile practitioners. Check out the following link for a special offer from Noterro: https://app.noterro.com/r/a1884644 

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk briefly about the modern history of massage therapy. Jordan was a little more unhinged than usual. We definitely had a fun time recording this one. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan give a brief overview about the ancient history of massage. We're definitely not experts in this area, but we had a fun time recording this one. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about some of the ways massage therapists can put more money into their pockets.

Here are links to the blog articles referenced in this episode:

Can RMT's write off their Lululemons?

Marketing Your Massage Business in a Non-Pushy Way

10 Small Things that Make a Difference in Every Massage Practice

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about non-compete and non-solicitation clauses found in many of the contracts RMTs sign.

Click here to access the RMTAO’s “Leaving a Practice” document referenced in this episode.

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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about some of the gross things massage therapists do. Buckle up! This one gets a little unhinged. We were definitely tired when we recorded this one.

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