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Have you ever thought: “I don’t even like massage anymore”? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean your career is over.
In this solo episode, I share what it really means when you start hating your massage career. Whether you’re new or seasoned, these moments of questioning your path are totally normal—and often a sign of growth.
You’ll learn how to identify the root of your dissatisfaction, how to reignite your interest in the profession, and what to do if you’re seriously considering leaving massage therapy behind.
This episode is for you if:
  • You dread going to work and don’t know why
  • You feel stuck, overbooked, underpaid, or just uninspired
  • You’re considering quitting—but don’t know what else to do
TAKEAWAYS​
  • Audit your environment: Is your workspace contributing to dread or resentment?
  • Reassess your client load and compensation: Are you overextended or underpaid?
  • Reignite your practice: Revisit techniques or styles you once loved but stopped using.
  • Explore adjacent paths: Consider parallel careers like teaching, coaching, or consulting.
  • Fill your cup outside of work: True fulfillment often starts outside of the treatment room.
ABOUT
​Hey, I’m Krista! A Registered Massage Therapist since 2006, clinic owner, coach, podcast host, and your go-to guide for building a sustainable massage practice. If you’re looking for freedom, flexibility, financial success, and fun in your career—you're in the right place!

I started The Radical Massage Therapist because I saw too many talented massage therapists burning out, undercharging, and struggling to make this career sustainable. I’ve been there—I’ve had the doubts, faced the challenges, and wondered if I needed a total career change. But through mindset shifts, smart business strategies, and community support, I built a practice that works for me, not the other way around. And I want to help you do the same.

My Experience & Mission
  • 18+ years as an RMT in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Clinic owner since 2022, managing a team of incredible therapists
  • Host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, where I bring real talk and real solutions to our industry
  • Coach & Mentor, helping massage therapists create sustainable practices that allow them to thrive
  • Passionate Advocate for self-care, smart business strategies, and the belief that massage therapists deserve to make great money doing what they love
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What I Believe
​✔ Massage therapists are healthcare professionals, and we should be treated (and paid) as such
✔ You can build a practice that works for your lifestyle—without overworking, undercharging, or feeling stuck
✔ Boundaries and business skills are just as important as hands-on techniques
✔ Community over competition—there are more than enough clients for all of us

​CONTACT

If you're ready to create a massage career that supports you, let’s chat. You can work with me through coaching, check out my podcast, or dive into my resources for radical massage therapists.
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TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #131 Hate Massage? Here’s What to Try Before You Quit with Krista Dicks, RMT
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