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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I chat with Ashley Culp, a registered massage therapist with a passion for accessible, client-centered care. Based in Carleton Place, Ontario, Ashley has built a thriving solo practice that emphasizes inclusivity, offering services like craniosacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, visceral manipulation, and more. Ashley shares her journey from a back injury that led her to massage therapy as a second career to becoming a solo practitioner known for her innovative approach. She discusses how offering free 15-minute consultations has enhanced her client relationships, improved accessibility, and set her apart in the industry. Ashley also highlights the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout and maintain a sustainable practice. ​
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TAKEAWAYS​
  • The Value of Accessibility and Inclusivity
    Ashley emphasizes the importance of creating a practice that is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and WSIB clients, showing how inclusivity enhances the reach and impact of massage therapy.
  • The Benefits of Offering Free Consultations
    Ashley's implementation of 15-minute consultations allows clients to feel heard and understood before committing to treatments. This approach fosters trust, improves client education, and streamlines communication.
  • Innovative Practice Management Without a Receptionist
    By integrating virtual and phone consultations into her schedule, Ashley maintains strong client connections while preserving work-life balance and avoiding the need for a receptionist.​
ABOUT
Ashley is a Registered Massage Therapist and a registered member of both the CMTO and RMTAO. She has been in practice for 5 years, and has been working in her solo-practice for 3 years in Carleton Place, On. She has has included several modalities in her practice in order to help facilitate client healing and recovery, including: Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Cold Laser Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping Massage, Hot Jade Stone Massage, and fascial & scar work. She has also completed AODA-compliant Disability Inclusive Customer Service, and Trauma Informed Massage Therapy Training. She strives for accessibility in her practice, for all bodies, and is one of the few practitioners who works with WSIB clients. Prior to her career in Massage Therapy, she obtained an Honours BA in Social Justice & Peace Studies at UWO, and dabbled in small farming. In her spare time she loves relaxing with her 3 cats, gardening, collecting house plants, and adventuring into the woods to hunt for mushrooms.

CONTACT
Website: ⁠ashleyculprmt.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠@ashleyculprmt⁠
Facebook: ⁠Ashley Culp RMT⁠

TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #117 ASHLEY CULP, RMT
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