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.ca

Instagram: @myosenseclinic

YouTube: @myosenseclinic

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

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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

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 learned about what I thought I needed before becoming a clinic owner—and how most of it simply isn’t required (it's BS really)

Tune in to hear my candid reflections on:

• Why home ownership has nothing to do with business success

• Whether you truly need to be the busiest RMT before opening a clinic

• Financing your clinic—even without perfect savings or credit

• Why going solo might be the best business decision

• Learning by doing—and why you’ll never feel “fully ready”

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll open a clinic when…”—this episode is your sign to get moving!

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• Website: www.theradicalrmt.com

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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, Susan shares her journey from nearly stepping away from massage therapy to finding renewed purpose and passion through Buccal Massage.

We discuss what Buccal Massage really is (hint: it’s way more than intraoral work), how it benefits both clients and therapists, and why it’s gaining traction across social platforms. Susan opens up about emotional client experiences, misconceptions around the technique, and why this isn’t a passing trend — it’s a powerful addition to any RMT's toolkit.

If you’ve ever felt curious about facial work or are looking for a sustainable, effective way to support your clients and protect your own body, this episode is for you.

Contact Susan

[email protected]
thebuccallab.thinkific.com
IG @thebuccallab​​

Mentioned in this episode:

Algonquin College https://www.algonquincollege.com/

Craniosacral Therapy https://www.upledger.com/

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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 really means when you start hating your massage career. Whether you’re new or seasoned, these moments of questioning your path are totally normal—and often a sign of growth.

You’ll learn how to identify the root of your dissatisfaction, how to reignite your interest in the profession, and what to do if you’re seriously considering leaving massage therapy behind.

This episode is for you if:

• You dread going to work and don’t know why

• You feel stuck, overbooked, underpaid, or just uninspired

In this episode, I chat with Colleen Weibel, a massage therapist practicing in New York State @newleafmassage. Colleen offers a thoughtful comparison of what it's like to practice massage in the U.S. versus Canada . We talk about regulation, public perception, continuing education, and how each country's system shapes the therapist experience.

What We Cover:

• The difference between luxury vs. healthcare in how massage is viewed

• Licensing, CE requirements, and practice freedoms across borders

• The value of flexibility in Colleen’s career (as a parent and traveler)

• Why collaboration between countries could benefit the whole profession

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  About Colleen:

  Colleen is the owner & licensed massage therapist at New Leaf Massage Therapy.
  She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork as well as licensed by the State of New York in massage therapy.
  Colleen has operated her private practice for the last 15 years in a small, rural community in Central NY

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  Contact Colleen: email: [email protected]
  Instagram: @newleafmassage
  website: newleafmassagetherapy.net

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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by Julie Romero, a massage therapist redefining mobile massage in Wilmington, North Carolina. Julie shares her inspiring journey from public school teacher to massage therapist and how a personal tragedy led her to a bold new chapter of her career. After frustrations owning a brick and mortar practice she had the bold idea to convert an old shuttle bus into a fully functional mobile massage studio "Hands in the Sands". 

Julie’s story is a reminder that even after life’s hardest moments, we can rebuild something beautiful — sometimes on wheels

We dive into:

• - How Julie pivoted into massage therapy after 16 years as a teacher

• - The challenges and creativity behind converting a shuttle bus into a massage studio

  
  

• - Why she left traditional brick-and-mortar spaces behind

  
  

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Contact Julie:

IG @handsinthesands 

FB: handsinthesands

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.handsinthesands.com

IG: @theradicalmassagetherapist

Website: www.theradicalmassagetherapist.com

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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.

Olivia shares her powerful journey into palliative and hospice massage, how personal loss shaped her purpose, and what it truly means to show up for someone in their most vulnerable moments.

This episode touches on boundaries, grief, ethics, emotional regulation, and redefining self-care—not just for clients, but for massage therapists too.

Whether you're curious about compassionate touch, hospice work, or building a more sustainable practice, this conversation will leave you moved, inspired, and radically reconnected to your purpose.

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• Olivia’s Website & Workshop Details: Anada Massage
• End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program: University of Vermont
• Additional Doula Training Options: Douglas College, Institute for Traditional Medicine (Toronto)
• Follow Olivia: @oliviasadlerrmt

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