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 episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I gett honest about what impostor syndrome has looked like across my own career, from hands-on clinical work to clinic ownership, podcasting, and leadership.

This episode is a grounded conversation about confidence, self-trust, and learning how to keep moving forward even when doubt shows up. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “good enough,” wondered if you’re actually helping your clients, or felt like you’re somehow winging it—this episode is for you.

As mentioned, this episode is inspired by this Ted Talk "How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | Mike Cannon-Brookes"

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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 relatable side of massage therapy. From client awkward moments to therapist mishaps. You’ll laugh, cringe, and leave with a few practical reminders about communication, comfort on the table, and what clients are allowed and encouraged to ask for during a treatment.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why this format works: therapist stories + client stories (and what each teaches us)

• Client comfort: shifting on the table, speaking up, and “you’re not being annoying” energy

• • What a client can do when they feel uneasy with a therapist’s vibe
  • Therapist “oops” moments, social awkwardness, and how to recover with professionalism.

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  Contact Samantha Storozuk, RMT

  Instagram: @samanthastorozukrmt

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  More from Samantha Storozuk, RMT

  Episode #063 "Go with the flo and sync your schedule"

  Union 108

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  Mentioned

  • On & Off The Table Podcast: Client Horror Stories. Real or Reddit?
  • “Gesundheit” comes up as a sneeze-response discussion point; it’s a German word meaning “health,” commonly used after sneezing. (Merriam-Webster)

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 teach—with heart.
Len shares the artistry of Thai massage, how adaptability keeps therapists effective and inspired, and why being yourself is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Len shares lessons from international travel, mentorship, and losing as gracefully as winning, while breaking down the misconceptions about Thai massage and showing how it can extend your career and creativity.

Contact Len:

Instagram: @waikru.massage 

Website: www.bahnthaispa.com 

Mentioned:

• Bahn Thai Spa & School (Toronto, ON): bahnthaispa.com

• Team Canada Massage Competitors

• Canadian International Massage Therapy Championship: Laval, Quebec — April 18–19, 2026

  
  

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In this episode, Krista chats with massage therapist, coach and educator Amy Bradley Radford @amybradleyradford to talk about how defining client expectations can transform your massage practice. Together they explore Amy’s six-question framework, the art of communication, and how to design a schedule that supports both your clients and your life. Perfect for massage therapists ready to fill their books, create repeat clients, and step into the CEO role of their own business.

Key takeaways from this episode...

• Defining client expectations is crucial for success.
  
• Effective communication shapes the client experience.
  
• Understanding and adjusting pressure improves satisfaction.
  
• Tailoring each session to the individual matters.
  
• Time freedom is a real benefit of this career.

Amy Bradley Radford: Coach. Educator. Massage Therapist. Encourager of Big Dreams.

Discover the six simple yet powerful questions that will transform first-time massage clients into loyal, repeat customers. Download Here

Contact Amy Bradley Radford:

Website: https://amybradleyradford.com

Instagram: @amybradleyradford

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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I sat down with Michael Feraday, Executive Director and CEO of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Since 2020, Michael has been at the helm of the association, navigating the challenges of the pandemic and leading the way on advocacy for massage therapists in Ontario.

As Michael shares his the role of the RMTAO as your voice at the table when decisions are being made that impact your practice. From the push for HST exemption to how massage therapy is represented in the media, Michael shares the work being done behind the scenes to strengthen the profession.

We also talk about:

• What the RMTAO actually does and how advocacy shows up week to week.

• The importance of building government relationships.

• Why membership matters

• How the RMTAO helps RMTs communicates changes from the regulator into everyday practice.

If you’ve ever wondered what role the RMTAO plays in your career, or why joining the association makes a difference, this episode gives you a transparent look straight from the CEO’s perspective.

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Contact Michael and the RMTAO

RMTAO website: www.rmtao.com

Email [email protected]

Call: 705-828-5007 (yes, he wants to hear from you!)

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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 questions to hot towels—turn good treatments into memorable experiences that keep clients returning. We cover specific prompts she uses before, during, and after sessions to earn clearer feedback and stronger results.

Resources:

FREE Communication Resource Guide for RMTs In this Guide Colette provides you with some examples of questions that she utilizes during her time with patients during the Intake Process, During the Treatment, and After the Treatment.

• Book: Stop Selling, Start Asking — Roman Kmenta

• Book: Massage MBA — Rachel Beider

  Book: Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service. Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles

• Course/Teacher referenced: Walt Fritz, PT on IG @waltfritzpt

  
  

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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 adventure (and a few sports injuries) led her into massage therapy, and how her career evolved from heliski operations and spas to clinic ownership and Rolfing.

She also opens up about her work mentoring RMTs who are reentering the profession after stepping away, especially during the pandemic. We talk about why therapists left, what’s drawing them back, and what that return really looks like.

Plus: the realities of owning a clinic, launching workshops, and why she moved her practice after 10 years

Contact Marta

Website: www.myosense.com

Instagram: @myosense_wellness

Podcast Contact

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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 your life. From home-based to mobile to multidisciplinary and group practice models, these therapists share the why behind their setup, the trade-offs they’ve faced, and what makes their practices sustainable and enjoyable.

Special thanks to Lisa de Souza, RMT, Aimee Sutton, RMT, Katrina Pimentel, RMt, and Shaun Castor for sharing your time to pull this episode off! 

Whether you’re dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, or fulfillment, this episode pulls back the curtain on what’s possible.

Guests + Contact Info

• Lisa – Savannah Massage Therapy & Wellness Clinic

• Amy – Well Daze (Group Practice, Eco-conscious)

• Noterro (Mobile-friendly booking software)

• Jane App (Practice management software)

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 how massage therapists can show up more authentically online to what to do when clients arrive with misinformation from social media, this episode is packed with real talk and practical insights. I am also sharing how I run the podcast, what I've learned about monetization and aligning with the right sponsors, and I highlight past guest wisdom from Joanna Sapir and Trevor Chisman.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Brand-building tips for RMTs

• How trends on TikTok affect client expectations

• The time it takes to run a podcast

• What’s really in a podcast media kit

• Why some therapists struggle with creating content

• Joanna Sapir – Episodes #46 & #120

• Trevor Chisman – Episode #93

• My Free 15-Minute To Clarity Chat: Book here

• • Pop Up Podcasting (Ottawa studio)
  • Connor Collins: The Concast

Contact

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.theradicalrmt.com

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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 her clinic into a collective
• What functional sustainability looks like in a massage practice
• Creating a non-competitive, collaborative work environment
• Tips for treating infants, kids, and supporting new parents
• Mentorship, motherhood, and staying adaptable as a long-term RMT
• Aimee’s upcoming expansion to a 7-room wellness studio!

About Aimee:

Aimee has been a RMT since 2008,  opening her first practice in 2014 to create a collaborative space where therapists can work together in a unique wellness setting. In 2021 a rebrand for her studio brought her passion for wellness and eco-consciousness together to create the sustainable wellness studio now known as well daze collective.
Aimee is also a CIMT (Certified Infant Massage Trainer)  working with babies to teach parents and care givers techniques to help massage their babies. ​

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WELL DAZE COLLECTIVE , Guelph, ON 
www.welldaze.ca 
IG @well.daze

At Home Guide for Baby Massage

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  Mentioned in this episode

  • Well Daze Collective on Instagram
  • The Unscented Company (Canadian eco-product brand)
  • Dixon’s Distilled Spirits (hand sanitizer during COVID)
  • Sustainable product line by Aimee 
  • Gua Sha + TMJ + cupping references