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Are you waiting for the perfect moment to open your clinic? In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I am sharing the real-life lessons I learned about what I thought I needed before becoming a clinic owner—and how most of it simply isn’t required (it's BS really)
Tune in to hear my candid reflections on:
If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll open a clinic when…”—this episode is your sign to get moving!
Tune in to hear my candid reflections on:
- Why home ownership has nothing to do with business success
- Whether you truly need to be the busiest RMT before opening a clinic
- Financing your clinic—even without perfect savings or credit
- Why going solo might be the best business decision
- Learning by doing—and why you’ll never feel “fully ready”
If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll open a clinic when…”—this episode is your sign to get moving!
TAKEAWAYSRenting is perfectly fine. You don’t need to own a house to open a clinic—it has no bearing on your business success.
Your clinic doesn’t depend on you being the busiest RMT. Leadership is about creating a space where other therapists and clients can thrive. Start small and build as you go. You don’t need all the money saved upfront. A loan, careful budgeting, and creative solutions can make clinic ownership accessible. Solo ownership can bring clarity and simplicity. You don’t have to partner with anyone unless you genuinely share visions, values, and work styles. You’ll never feel 100% ready. The only way to learn is to start—and adapt as you go. |
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
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 CONTACTIf 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 #133 What I Thought I Needed Before Becoming a Clinic Owner (and why I was wrong) with Krista Dicks, RMT
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