The Active Life Podcast

Why Massage Therapists Are Frustrated—and What They’re Doing About It


Listen Later

Many massage therapists are deeply skilled, but increasingly frustrated. Despite their ability to create short-term relief through manual therapy, more and more are recognizing a harsh truth: their clients keep coming back with the same problems. In this conversation, the team unpacks the most common challenges Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) face and why so many are now reaching out for more than just continuing education—they’re looking for transformation.

The episode explores the limits imposed by licensure, the regulatory barriers to recommending exercise, and the emotional toll of watching clients remain in pain. LMTs are seeking ways to evolve from simply treating symptoms to helping clients resolve root causes and reclaim physical freedom. The ALP curriculum offers them a way forward: combining hands-on skill with coaching, assessment, and exercise prescription to create sustainable, long-term results.

By becoming both manual therapists and movement professionals, these practitioners can create more client success, feel greater career satisfaction, and extend their professional longevity. This isn’t just about skills—it’s about building a business and a life that aligns with their values and truly helps people move freely and live fully.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Active Life PodcastBy Active Life

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

311 ratings


More shows like The Active Life Podcast

View all
Barbell Shrugged by Barbell Shrugged

Barbell Shrugged

2,596 Listeners

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

11,832 Listeners

Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Chasing Excellence

2,044 Listeners

THE ED MYLETT SHOW by Ed Mylett | Cumulus Podcast Network

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

14,081 Listeners

Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show by Bedros Keuilian

Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show

2,248 Listeners

The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

The Game with Alex Hormozi

4,389 Listeners

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates by Andrew Coates

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

46 Listeners

The Ready State Podcast by With Kelly and Juliet Starrett

The Ready State Podcast

499 Listeners

Look Good Move Well by Functional Bodybuilding

Look Good Move Well

295 Listeners

Jason Khalipa Podcast by TRAIN HARD Media

Jason Khalipa Podcast

442 Listeners

The Nick Bare Podcast by Nick Bare

The Nick Bare Podcast

5,744 Listeners

RP Strength Podcast by Nick Shaw

RP Strength Podcast

546 Listeners

The Consistency Project by EC Synkowski

The Consistency Project

534 Listeners

Varied Not Random by btwb

Varied Not Random

166 Listeners

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

1,140 Listeners