Massage Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melissa & Jordan – Online Wellness Institute
What do you get when a CPA and an RMT cross the road? The greatest podcast ever! Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, but Melissa and Jordan, founders of the Online Wellness Institute, promise lots of laughs and great advice as they discuss a new topic each episode. Be sure to check out our library of courses for RMTs at www.onlinewellness.ca!
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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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about things massage therapists should consider before they offer discounts.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about things to consider when responding to negative feedback. We also kind of go off the rails at the beginning, but it was fun. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about many of the things Canadian massage therapists should know about gift certificates.
Here are links to some of the resources we mention in this episode:
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https://www.cmto.com/rules/standard-of-practice-fees-and-billing/
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about some of the myths regarding cancer and massage.
Disclaimer: the matters discussed in this course should not be regarded as medical advice.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan recap something that came up during Jordan's presentation at the CMMOTA conference in Red Deer. Can you write off volunteer time? Use the code PODCAST to receive 10% off any of our online courses, which are available at https://courses.onlinewellness.ca/https://www.onlinewellness.cahttps://www.instagram.com/onlinewellnessinstitutehttps://www.facebook.com/onlinewellnessinstitutehttps://www.tiktok.com/@onlinewellness?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-online-wellness-institute/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zQjkPH9CgjePaqDWZmyCQ
In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about one of the most misunderstood concepts amongst RMTs regarding GST/HST. How is GST split between the clinic who sells the massage, and the RMT who gives the massage.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan sit down with Kelly Cabrera from Breakthrough Massage Academy to talk about some of the things she's done to build one of the most successful massage practices in Lethbridge. We also talk about continuing education and ways Kelly is giving back and helping other RMTs. To see what Kelly is doing, and to connect with her one social media, please check out the following links.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about a common problem amongst RMTs ... Burnout.
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In this episode, Jordan discusses his top 5 bookkeeping tips for RMTs. Melissa also shares a few more embarrassing stories.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about some of the "less-than ideal" massage experiences they've had recently. The purpose of this episode is not to criticize other therapists, but to encourage all RMTs to be mindful of ways they can improve and become better. Sometimes it's better to learn from the mistakes of others, than it is to make those mistakes ourselves.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan discuss a few marketing ideas that helped Melissa grow her successful mobile massage practice into what it is today.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about stripping! No, not that kind of stripping ... laundry stripping. There's been a lot of discussion lately regarding whether or not massage therapists need to strip their massage linens. Melissa and Jordan add their voices to that discussion.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan have an engaging discussion with Joanna Sapir about the importance of implementing sales processes into your practice.
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Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities. Her special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow.
She has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a mother of two, a USA Masters National Champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and the host of the Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast. Learn more at http://joannasapir.com
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about massaging family rules, including what a few Canadian associations have to say about the matter.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about why it's okay to NOT write something off. They focus mainly on expenses related to the use of one's personal vehicle.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan tackle one of the most commonly asked questions ... Should I incorporate my business? They also share a few more embarrassing stories.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about setting yourself up for success at the start of this New Year 2023.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan discuss a topic that is way more interesting than it sounds ... cancellation policies.
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In this episode Melissa's on vacation, so Jordan sits down with his son to talk about massage.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan share more massage related embarrassing moments. What's really embarrassing is that we have enough content to fill three episodes.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan discuss many of the business expenses that RMTs can write off. Use the promo code MASSAGELIFEPODCAST to receive 50% off Jordan's Business & Income Tax course for RMTs. Hundreds of therapists have already used this course to transform their practice.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan discuss the myths, benefits and drawbacks to direct billing. Use the promo code MASSAGELIFEPODCAST to receive 50% off Melissa's Direct Billing course. Hundreds of therapists have already used this course to transform their practice.
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In this episode Melissa reminiscences about her days in massage school.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about the importance of reassuring our clients and using helpful words. Melissa also relates a recent experience where she needed to provide first aid to someone who'd been hit by a car.
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We're excited to welcome Chad Friel to the podcast! After recording content for an upcoming course, we sat down with Chad to talk about his course, some of his most embarrassing moments, and much more. We're so grateful to Chad for taking the time to visit with us.
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Back by popular demand, Melissa and Jordan share some more of their most embarrassing moments. See episode 5 for part 1.
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In this episode Melissa talks about some of the things she's learned from hiring a new practitioner. To go along with this we've also compiled a list of massage therapist recommended spotify playlists. You can check it out on our blog at the following link:
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about massage music. To go along with this we've also compiled a list of massage therapist recommended spotify playlists. You can check it out on our blog at the following link:
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Melissa has been working as a mobile massage therapist since 2019. In part 3 of our series on mobile massage Melissa takes us through her entire process, from when a client books a massage to post-treatment follow-up.
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Melissa has been working as a mobile massage therapist since 2019. In part 2 of our series on mobile massage Melissa and Jordan talk about the logistics of doing mobile massage and much more.
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Melissa has been working as a mobile massage therapist since 2019. In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about many of the concerns therapists have about doing mobile massage therapy.
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In this episode, Melissa and Jordan talk about things to consider when starting a side hustle, and talk about a few great options for massage therapists.
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Sometimes we feel like we need to learn a fancy new technique to impress our clients, but focusing on the little things can make a big difference. Also, Steve is a great name for a dog.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan share some of their most embarrassing massage moments.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about things to consider when choosing a business name.
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In this episode Melissa and Jordan talk about distinguishing between muscle and organ pain. As therapists, we should be careful we don't discount our patients' pain experience.
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There's been a lot of chatter about whether massage therapists should increase their prices. In this episode, Melissa and Jordan discuss a few things RMTs should consider before they do this.
Melissa and Jordan talk about the origin of the Online Wellness Institute, and discuss why they've started this podcast. Their mission is to help health and wellness practitioners thrive in their practice.