LISTEN NOW |
APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY |
In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I sat down with Michael Feraday, Executive Director and CEO of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Since 2020, Michael has been at the helm of the association, navigating the challenges of the pandemic and leading the way on advocacy for massage therapists in Ontario.
As Michael shares his the role of the RMTAO as your voice at the table when decisions are being made that impact your practice. From the push for HST exemption to how massage therapy is represented in the media, Michael shares the work being done behind the scenes to strengthen the profession.
We also talk about:
If you’ve ever wondered what role the RMTAO plays in your career, or why joining the association makes a difference, this episode gives you a transparent look straight from the CEO’s perspective.
As Michael shares his the role of the RMTAO as your voice at the table when decisions are being made that impact your practice. From the push for HST exemption to how massage therapy is represented in the media, Michael shares the work being done behind the scenes to strengthen the profession.
We also talk about:
- What the RMTAO actually does and how advocacy shows up week to week.
- The importance of building government relationships.
- Why membership matters
- How the RMTAO helps RMTs communicates changes from the regulator into everyday practice.
If you’ve ever wondered what role the RMTAO plays in your career, or why joining the association makes a difference, this episode gives you a transparent look straight from the CEO’s perspective.
TAKEAWAYS
|
ABOUT
Michael Feraday is the Executive Director and CEO of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario. Michael has over 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles as President & CEO, General Manager and Executive Director. Prior to RMTAO, Michael worked in Primary Care as an Executive Director of Family Health Teams. He was Co-Chair of an Ontario Health Team Application and has been very active supporting health care reform in Ontario. Michael initiated a partnership with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health to creating a more integrated and collaborative platform for improving population health and doing research. Michael has worked in both the private and not for profit sectors. He has an extensive background in strategic planning and health care. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Business Administration. CONTACTMENTIONED |
TRANSCRIPT
#139 Your Voice at the Table: A Conversation with RMTAO Executive Director and CEO Michael Feraday
* Transcripts are automatically generated and may not be word for word accurate.
Want More? Check out this episode 👇
