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In this episode, I chat with Colleen Weibel @newleafmassage, a massage therapist  practicing in New York State. With 15 years of experience, Colleen offers a thoughtful comparison of what it's like to practice massage in the U.S. versus Canada. We talk about regulation, public perception, continuing education, and how each country's system shapes the therapist experience.
What We Cover:
  • The difference between luxury vs. healthcare in how massage is viewed
  • Licensing, CE requirements, and practice freedoms across borders
  • The value of flexibility in Colleen’s career (as a parent and traveler)
  • ​Why collaboration between countries could benefit the whole profession
TAKEAWAYS​
  • Flexibility is a Superpower: Colleen shares how her massage career has allowed her to be fully present for her daughter’s school activities while still supporting her family.
  • Massage Isn’t Seen the Same Everywhere: In some countries, massage is regulated like other health professions. In others, it’s still seen as a luxury — and that impacts everything from respect to referrals.
  • The U.S. Has No National Standard: Unlike Canada, where massage therapy is regulated at the provincial level, the U.S. is more fragmented — and that affects CE, income, and mobility.
  • We Can Learn From Each Other: Open conversations between therapists across countries can help raise the bar for the whole profession.
ABOUT
Colleen is the owner & licensed massage therapist at New Leaf Massage Therapy.
She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork as well as licensed by the State of New York in massage therapy.
Colleen has operated her private practice for the last 15 years in a small, rural community in Central NY

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TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #130 Massage Without Borders: A Radical Look at Massage in the USA: Colleen Weibel, LMT
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