Ep. 48 - Preventing Burnout and Building Referrals as a Massage Therapist with Krista Dicks from Radical Massage Therapist Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Recommended Episodes Ep. 39: Unlocking the Secrets to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice with Cindy Slack Ep. 35: Building a Successful Massage Business with Valarie Karpiel Ep. 6: How to Grow Your Massage Therapy Practice Through Adaptability and Relationship Building With Steve Cartlidge If you’ve ever wondered how some massage therapists stay booked, avoid burnout, and keep loving the work for decades, this episode is for you. Julie sits down with massage therapist, clinic owner, mentor, and podcast host Krista Dicks for a thoughtful conversation about building a sustainable career in massage therapy. Together, they explore how the right work environment, authentic client relationships, strong referral habits, and values-based marketing can support both longevity and fulfillment. Krista also shares insights on mentorship, confidence, taking intentional pauses, and why small, genuine actions often have the biggest impact on business growth.  Topics Discussed  Preventing burnout by working in the right environment   Building referrals through genuine client relationships   Staying authentic in your massage practice   Mentorship, confidence, and career longevity   Local networking and community-based marketing   Taking breaks without guilt   Using empathy to strengthen client trust   Continuing education as a tool for growth More About Krista Dicks Learn more about The Radical Massage Therapist Follow @heradicalmassagetherapist on Instagram Listen to the Radical Massage Therapist Podcast Visit Align Massage Therapy Krista Dicks, RMT is a Registered Massage Therapist in Ottawa, Ontario, a clinic owner, mentor, Pilates instructor, and host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast. She has been practicing massage therapy since 2006 and is known for helping massage therapists build careers that are both sustainable and fulfilling. Krista shares insights on burnout prevention, confidence, mentorship, clinic ownership, and creating a massage career that supports a great life as well as great work.  Contact me for a free sample: email - [email protected] text/call - 972-658-7722 Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com Visit our store: 3303 North Central Expressway #240 Plano, TX 75023 Contact me for a free sample: email - [email protected] text/call - 972-658-7722 Order it online: handcraftedtherapysupplies.com Visit our store: 3303 North Central Expressway #240 Plano, TX 75023 Check out our Tales from the Table Book (coming soon) or Submit a story here Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv  To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com  Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy