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USOLMT Massage Podcast

By Stephanie Rodriguez

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Special: The First Franchise-Based Massage Union

USOLMT Massage PodcastOct 22, 2022

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Special: The First Franchise-Based Massage Union

Special: The First Franchise-Based Massage Union

Join me and my special guests, two exceptional massage therapists who organized and formed a union inside their Elements Massage Studio in Denver, Colorado!  These ladies are fired up and ready to assist others who want to unionize their massage locations.

Oct 22, 202201:06:29
Entry-Level Education - Then, Now, and In the Future

Entry-Level Education - Then, Now, and In the Future

Enjoy the USOLMT Massage Podcast as your host, Stephanie Rodriguez is joined by special guests Sandy Fritz, owner of Massage Green Spa and owner of Health Enrichment Center in Michigan, Valerie Vonner, Educator from Massachusetts who has been in the field for 52 years (!), and Rebecca Brumfield, the amazing founder of Badass Bodyworkers from Louisiana, and inductee into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame! 

Jun 09, 202201:32:20
Evidence-Informed Practice

Evidence-Informed Practice

Join my guests Susan Salvo, Jamie Johnston, and Rob Haddow as we discuss the importance of evidence-informed practice in massage therapy, research, and corrective movement and exercise.

May 26, 202201:29:52
Blending Therapeutic Massage with Luxury

Blending Therapeutic Massage with Luxury

In this video, my guests, Brenda & Vicki discuss a range of topics including blending Therapeutic Massage with Luxury, how Spa and Medical massage therapists can work together for the benefit of clients, give plenty of networking tips, and discuss the Misclassification of employed massage therapists in our industry.

Apr 28, 202201:11:06
Pricing & Advertising Strategies for Massage Therapists

Pricing & Advertising Strategies for Massage Therapists

Join my guests, William Henson, Camille Laing, and April Pilz as we discuss pricing and advertising tips for MTs.

Apr 14, 202201:16:53
Prenatal Massage Tips & Tricks

Prenatal Massage Tips & Tricks

Join my guests Diedre Baker & Sara Newberry, both prenatal massage specialists, and me while we bust prenatal massage myths, discuss tips for massaging prenatal clients, recommend tables, equipment, and products for prenatal massage, and pack this episode with tips to assist you with your prenatal clients and practice!

Mar 05, 202258:58
Self-Care and Self-Love for Massage Therapists

Self-Care and Self-Love for Massage Therapists

Enjoy this episode of the USOLMT Massage Podcast where my guests Elise Volkmann, bronze medalist at the 2017 World Championship of Massage and Mentor, Chris Jones, LMT and Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Rian Gufarotti, International Wellness Retreat leader and owner of Soulfull Wellness Colorado share valuable tips on self-love and self-care this Valentine's week! 

Feb 17, 202201:14:28
Beating Burnout as a Massage Therapist

Beating Burnout as a Massage Therapist

Enjoy this episode with my guests, Irene Diamond, Massage Business Coach, Author of Design Your Dream Practice, and Creator of The Diamond Method, Educator Charlene Gaffney, who educates on Thai Massage in Thailand and teaches Ashiatsu, and Sheila Alexander of Senior Spa as these very experienced massage practitioners share their experiences and talk about overcoming burnout as a massage therapist. 

Feb 03, 202201:03:08
Private Practice Startup and Hiring Employees

Private Practice Startup and Hiring Employees

Join my guests, renowned educators, Laura Allen Clayton, CE Provider and Author, and Kelly Bowers, Massage Business Educator, and owner of Healing Arts Business Academy, both from North Carolina, as we discuss private practice startup and scaling your business with employees.

Jan 20, 202201:38:51
Improving Massage Business Education in Schools

Improving Massage Business Education in Schools

Join my guests, renowned educators, Jimmy Gialelis, CE Provider with Advanced Massage Arts and Education from Arizona, and Dee Vickers, CE Provider and owner of Massage CE Education, from Tennessee, as we discuss improving massage business education in schools.

Jan 12, 202246:21
Reimagining Massage: Employees vs Employers

Reimagining Massage: Employees vs Employers

Getting employers and employees on the same team is today's theme. Interview with Gael Wood of Massage & Spa Success!
Jun 24, 202101:08:31
Massage Workplace Culture

Massage Workplace Culture

Today, we're giving advice to massage business owners and employees about creating winning workplace cultures and speaking with Eric Deegear, the Founder of the Massage Success Club.
Jun 15, 202143:26
Massage Licensing, Classification & Compacts

Massage Licensing, Classification & Compacts

Find out what's happening and what therapists want to see in these areas.
Jun 02, 202123:11
Entry Level Massage Education

Entry Level Massage Education

I'm unpacking some of the issues in massage education in this episode and how schools, educators, and students can move us forward
May 18, 202134:32
Matching Clients with Specialists and Massage Therapy Research

Matching Clients with Specialists and Massage Therapy Research

Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Tibbett of Heal-Match.com, Massage Research, ICMT, and a New Research Project Idea
May 05, 202101:20:10
In Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Worst Clients Ever & Resources for Massage Therapists when Sexual Assault Happens
Apr 15, 202140:06
The Tea on USOLMT

The Tea on USOLMT

Learn about the mission, structure, and why I care about the workers in Massage Therapy
Mar 15, 202142:51
Diversity in Massage Therapy

Diversity in Massage Therapy

In this episode we explore ideas on increasing diversity in the massage profession.
Mar 03, 202127:26
Continuing Education in Massage Therapy

Continuing Education in Massage Therapy

CE feedback from LMTs, Arizona CE Requirements, Interview with Mo Taith, Owner of Tucson Massage CE Institute, and CE Action Plan
Feb 17, 202147:06
We're talking about how to separate legitimate massage from human trafficking.

We're talking about how to separate legitimate massage from human trafficking.

Learn about helping victims, what to do locally, what to watch out for, and learn how to protect yourself.
Feb 02, 202119:39
Beating Fear & Apathy in Massage Therapy Part 2

Beating Fear & Apathy in Massage Therapy Part 2

Organizing conversations, Massage Unions, and Courage
Jan 20, 202131:17
Beating Fear & Apathy in Massage Therapy

Beating Fear & Apathy in Massage Therapy

Massage workplace & industry organizing- Part 1 of Beating Fear & Apathy for Massage Therapists
Jan 06, 202120:33