When an Alberta massage association dropped the ongoing first aid recertification requirement, RMTs had opinions. Some cheered the change, while others called it a safety issue. Should first aid training be mandatory for massage therapists—or left to personal choice? Let’s look at both sides and what different provinces require.

Gift certificates are a great way to attract new clients and boost your massage practice—but in Canada, there are rules you need to know. From provincial regulations to insurance receipts and GST/HST, this guide breaks it all down so you can sell gift cards with confidence (and without headaches).

Starting a mobile massage practice can seem intimidating, but working for yourself can be very rewarding! Melissa will walk you through the essential steps on how to get started.

Is AI in Healthcare ethical? What can we do to mitigate some of the concerns about privacy and environmental costs?

I've been hearing from numerous Registered Massage Therapists that financial challenges are prevalent at the moment, and I empathize deeply. Each trip to the grocery store or gas station seems to bring a fresh wave of frustration.

The best thing about working for yourself is you can choose your own supplies (guilt-free shopping!) Check out this list complied by Melissa Pierson, RMT and Amy Redekop, RMT.

Laundry stripping is an aggressive cleaning method designed to remove built-up soil, laundry detergent and fabric softener from “clean” laundry with a chemical solution and overnight hot water soak.

Some massage therapists feel like doing this on a regular basis is necessary; however, from personal experience as an RMT (and years of cloth diapering my kids, where this topic comes up a lot), and from laundry experts such as Maytag, it should not be needed if your laundry is washed correctly in the first place.

Can you believe that one time I witnessed someone throw away the center of a cinnamon bun? 😱 Everyone knows that the center of the cinnamon bun is the best part!!

Stumped on what to get for the massage therapist in your life? Check out this curated list for ideas!

Last summer I took my three kids for a walk, when my 3-year-old shouted, “Hurry! Before dat dog eat us!” I looked over and expected to see a giant ferocious looking dog but to my surprise it was the world’s tiniest wiener dog. You see, my kids don't have a lot of experience with dogs. They're scared of anything that's unfamiliar to them.

The same is true with us.

Some RMTs are nervous about direct billing, but I think it’s mostly because it’s unfamiliar. Once we learn more about it, it becomes second nature. …

You know that awkward moment when you’re giving a massage and you feel like you’ve stepped into a pet store? (birds … so many birds *shudder)

There’s nothing worse than having weird massage music, which is why I turned to my pals on Instagram for some new music suggestions and WOW DID THEY DELIVER!! Check out this amazing collection of Spotify Playlists!

Packing for mobile massage can be tricky. You don’t want to come tumbling into someone’s house with so much stuff that it looks like you’re moving in, but you also want to insure you have everything you need.

Often as massage therapists we think we need to learn some impressive new skill to amp up our practice, but the truth is, that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference.

Sometimes as practitioners, we develop tunnel vision and hone in a little too much on what we specialize in. As an RMT, there are times when someone presents with pain and I automatically think, "well, it must be these muscles here." and forget that this person has nerves, joints, organs and so on. …