The Massage Therapy Podcast

We've teamed up with Mark and Amanda from 2 Massage Therapists and a Microphone once again for this bonus episode for you.  Even though we are currently on a recording break as we (Nicole & Heather) prepare to move their practices to a new location, we had to get behind the mic again after the latest fee announcement from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (May 2022).  Listen in as we discuss how we felt when we read the $100 fee increase for 2023, review the CMTO's rationale behind this increase, break down some math for you, and of course our usual ramblings!  We all bring a different perspective as some of us have our General Certificate, some Inactive, some have experience with the CMTO, feel free to join in on the conversations as maybe you know something we missed. RMTea Corner Peppermint Amore - David's Tea Forever Nuts - David's Tea Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole.

Listen as we try to wrap up work and life in 2021 in one episode! We give our take on what we took from 2021, what we think RMTs deserve from our regulatory body, how we want to move forward though 2022 as people and RMTs. Also one of us shares our experiences on how to deal with being trapped in a elevator with a client! IG/FB: @themtp themtp.wordpress.com Business inquires to [email protected] RMTea Corner  Wittard Chelsea 1886 - Chelsea Garden Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole.  Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Elicia reached out to us as we haven't really chatted about the business side of Massage Therapy yet and she wanted to share some insight on how to take your Massage Therapy business to the next level.  If you are feeling like you've plateaued or you have a thriving business, you'll want to listen to this episode.  Elicia Crook is a Massage therapist,  business coach, author and mentor to hundreds of therapists worldwide, sharing the tactics she used to create her business success over 16 years.  You can find links to all her info on our NEW blog themtp.wordpress.com. RMTea Corner Dandelion Chia Tea Apple Cider Rooibos - Bulk Barn Magic Potion - David's Tea Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

When Noterro slid into our DMs (not like that) and asked to sit down and talk with Nicole and Heather, we were of course ecstatic.  For one, we were honoured that a large company wanted to be on our podcast and two we both use Noterro in our businesses!  We were so excited to learn more about the inner workings of this platform.  Okay, okay and three we wanted to meet the guys, Nick and Ryan, who help us answer all of our tickets and make sure they didn't hate us (insert Heather's sarcasm here).  If you are currently interested in onboarding a online system for charting and scheduling, be sure to tune into this episode.  Also head over to our IG @the.mtp or our website for our referral codes to give it a try.  Disclaimer: by doing so you will receive an extra free month and we will also receive one. RMTea Time Blue Menu Sparking Water Tazo - Zen Steeped Tea - Peaches and Cream Red Wine Head over to our NEW blog - themtp.wordpress.com for more information, behind the scenes looks and links to learn our guests. Sorry for the echos you may hear throughout our recording, we are still working on the technical side of things.  Thank you for your support and continued listening. Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

On this episode of the MTP Nicole and Heather sit down to talk about  how to Make The Most of Massage with Mark Liskey MS, LMT, CMNT.  Listen to Mark as he discusses almost being forced to leave the profession due to pain, and how he found a way to stay and is now celebrating 25+ years as a therapist. Through Mark's journey he has found other therapists who have similar stories, and how he has turned his journey into a resource for Therapists to learn how to create longevity for themselves. Head over to our NEW blog - themtp.wordpress.com for more information, behind the scenes looks and links to learn more about Mark. RMT Corner Half Tea - aka Water David's Tea - Frozen Raspberry Traditional Medicinals - Organic Lemon Balm Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Paula reached out all the way from Australia to chat with us about Chapman's Reflexes.  We'll admit, we had not heard of this technique before her email. Grab your cuppa tea, put up your feet and listen in as we learn all about this technique that can easily be integrated into your current practice. BE KIND AND STAY WELL Nicole & Heather Have questions for Paula or Us?  Head to our new page themtp.wordpress.com, we will have our guest's contact info, behind the scenes looks and more! Resources: Royalty Free Music from Bensound

RMTs in Ontario often work with Chiropractors in multidisciplinary settings or referral relationship.  Since we are often referring clients to Chiropractors or even getting adjustments ourselves, we wanted to sit down with a Chiropractor and get all the tea!  We reached out to our friend and colleague, Dr. Theresa Lisk, to come chat about how adjustments work, how they know where to adjust and when/why other manual practitioners may want to refer a client to a Chiropractor.  We discussed some pretty cool topics, learned some new information ourselves and even discussed some common misconceptions around Chiropractic care.  And of course, as we always do, we got into Dr. Lisk's 'True Why' and purpose in this profession. Get your kettle boiling, put up your feet and enjoy! BE KIND AND STAY WELL Nicole & Heather Follow Dr. Theresa Lisk Instagram - @drtheresalisk  |  Facebook.com/drtheresalisk  |  www.drtheresalisk.com RMTea Time Homemade Rosé & Water Forever Nuts - David's Tea Peppermint Amore - David's Tea (and a Wendy's Frosty) Contact US!  (Please see business requests to email below) [email protected] @the.mtp Resources: Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Hi Massage Friends! We had an episode all planned with you and due to technical difficulties as well as some other potential issues we stumbled upon, we had to pivot (haha Ross!).  So instead we sat down with our friends Mark and Amanda with 2 Massage Therapists and a Microphone, to discuss what we learned from our vaulted episode and shine our own light on the CMTO Peer Assessment process.  Of course there were tangents too!  So grab a your cup of tea (or wine in this case) and join us as we provide another side of the coin. Let us your thoughts on the episode or if you have an idea for a future one at @the.mtp on Instagram! Nicole & Heather RMTea Time Starbucks Emperor's Clouds & Mist (green tea) Starbucks Chai Tea Lattes with Oat Milk Diet Coca Cola & Mother of Berries Strain

Welcome to Season 2! Thank you for tuning in while we took a small break to clear our minds and get prepared to bring you some great content this season!  We wanted to kick it off with chatting a bit about what is one of the biggest conditions that has been impacting the world, especially over the last year.  We have witnessed it in our clients, our colleagues, family members, and of course, ourselves.  Everyone talks about Stress and Burnout but do you know what it actually is?  Tune in as we chat a bit on the topic, but trust us this wont be the last time as this topic is way to large to fit in one episode. RMTea Corner Afternoon Tea (contains Tea) - You're guess is as good as ours! David's Tea - Red Velvet Cake Follow Us on IG @the.mtp.  Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or a voicememo on Anchor! Links from Episode: CAMH article on Stress - https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/stress WHO ICD-11 Burnout - https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Welcome to our second instalment of The MTP Peer Reviewed series, where we review, critique and discuss research papers and articles related to Health and Wellness.  This episode we reviewed The Effectiveness of Cupping Therapy on Relieving Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Lee-Mei Chi, Li-Mei Lin, Chien-Lin Chen, Shu-Fang Wang, Hui-Ling Lai, and Tai-Chu Peng.  This paper was submitted in 2015 and published to Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2016.   Be Kind, Be Well Heather & Nicole. RMTea Corner: Red Raspberry Leaf Pluck Tea - Southbrook Berry Tea Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Inquiries: [email protected] Link to article: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2016/7358918/