The finale of our series of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. This episode is about Breast Implant Illness. Listen in to a Facebook Live with Danielle Washington. Danielle's story does beyond breast implant illness, as she was diagnosed with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Danielle talks about how her life has changed after implants and her diagnosis as well as what she's doing to advocate for all women suffering from BII and BIA-ALCA. You can find Danielle's pub...
Jan 02, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Part 2 of our series on Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery leads us to the topic of Breast Implant Illness - where some people report the development of symptoms and illness that they feel are related to their implants. Well here's the problem, generally the medical community does not agree because the majority of the evidence does not support the patient's claim. Listen is as we rap about some of the symptoms and illness that has been reported to be associated with breast implants. 2massagetherapists...
Dec 30, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 74
We are back with another episode of The Unprofessional Hour. "Molly" is a straight shooter who speaks her mind with conviction. Listen in as she raps on her practice, the value of our work, how she deals with clients and colleagues, massage school, and relationships. Nothing here should be taken seriously...don't judge us, just enjoy!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Check out Part 1 of our series on Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. Kale stops by our office to strap on a headset and rap about some of the work she had done. Listen is as we talk breast implants, tummy tucks, self esteem, dating, and taking things too far. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Check out this preview to some of the thing we have coming up...massage therapy education, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, and breast implant illness. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Dec 19, 2018•5 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Check out this conversation we had with Nick. Nick has been in the Massage Therapy industry since 1990 and has some really interesting thoughts fuelled by years of experience. Listen in as we rap about the profession, the governing body, the association, and education. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 70
We did a Facebook live with Rebecca Overson, a Massage Therapy Business Coach from Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen in as Rebecca gives us her story - her start in massage therapy, her career path, and her mad skills on the black and white keys. She also gives us some usable tools to inject into your practice to help bring success. Excuse the audio quality as this is a Facebook live, but the content should keep you entertained and informed. You can get in touch with her on Facebook and her webpage h...
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Have you heard of Kawasaki Disease? Would you know how to recognize the symptoms? We sat down with Carin Lin who is on the board of Kawasaki Disease Canada and heads up the support committee for the foundation. Her 10 year old son has been living with KD since he was 2 and a half and Carin’s mission is to educate, spread awareness, and help fund research for this “rare” disease. Follow her Facebook page to read her blog following Isaiah through his journey with KD https://www.facebook.com/Isaiah...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Check out this sit down we had with the fellas from SOAP Vault, a Canadian company. SOAP Vault provides practice management software which contains features like charting, scheduling, finances and more. Listen in as Nick and Ryan talk about their product and its evolution. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Dec 03, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Have you heard of Lomilomi? Lomilomi is rooted in an ancient Hawaiian philosophy of Huna, art and science of healing and spiritual development. Listen in as Linda give us her back story- her life before Massage Therapy, her move from Colorado to Arizona, and her new life as a Lomilomi Practitioner and Instructor. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Nov 30, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Listen in to this sit down we had with Alina Gardner. She does some interesting stuff...she's a Registered Massage Therapist and a Sales Rep for a company called LegalShield. Alina gives us some insight on the convenience of having legal representation at your finger tips and how identity theft can mess up your life. She also gets personal about her work history and family life. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 64
We had a Facebook Live conversation with Scott Lindquist the "Godfather of Re-booking", a Massage Therapists and Educator in Nebraska. Scott is the Owner of The Muscle Medics: Clinical Massage Therapy and the Massage Therapy Success Academy. He is on a mission to give therapists the strategies and tools they need to compete with franchises, spa chains, and others who exploit and control them. Excuse the audio quality as this is a Facebook Live, but the content is pure gold!! 2massagetherapists.c...
Nov 23, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Check out this stripped down conversation we had with Greg Pressley, Registered Massage Therapist. When he was a child he had the left lobe of his brain removed as the result of a brain tumor. Listen in as he talks about his struggles as a child, the difficulty he had as a student, his future plans and his accomplishments. This dude is an inspiration!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Nov 22, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Are you willing to go into a small, tight, dark space with zero gravity, commonly called a Float Tank, also known as Sensory Deprivation or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy? Some of us are and some of us are convinced it would take your mind to a place it was not meant to go. Listen in to another Friday night on a king size bed with some wine and a joint as we rap on the experience of floating. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Nov 15, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Listen in to this episode of The Unprofessional Hour. This is what happens when 2 Personal Trainers, a couple, join us on a king size bed on a Friday night with some wine. Nothing here should be taken seriously...don't judge us, just enjoy!!
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Check out this sit down we had with Jason Campbell, co-owner of Modern Theory Institute, an Education and Skills Training Centre with 3 locations across Ontario Canada. Listen in as we crack open a couple of beers and talk about being kicked out of University, taking a stab at the film industry, and breaking the rules. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Check out this sit down we had with Ashley, Registered Massage Therapist. She talks about some of the strange things that has happened to her over the years- shenanigans, bees, pimps, and Jesus. Nothing here should be taken seriously...don't judge us, just enjoy!!
Nov 03, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 58
We had conversation with TJ, a musician who has synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory pathway causes an automatic, involuntary experience in other sensory pathways. Give a listen as TJ describes how he sees sounds and sometimes tastes pain. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 31, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Check out this second episode of our mini series on mental health. We had a Facebook Live conversation with "Lisa" She gives us some information on what it's like living with severe generalized anxiety and agoraphobia. 2masssagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 29, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Check out this first episode from our series focusing on Mental Health. Don't expect hardcore neuroscience, we are bringing to you the real life stories of people who are dealing day in and day out with some serious stuff. We had a sit down with "Ann Marie" who gets real about her struggles with abuse, depression, and suicide. Warning...this content is not for everybody!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Check out this finale of our series on the erotic massage business. We recorded on location with Emily the owner of Muse Massage Spa in Toronto and Vaughan. She gives us the inside scoop on Holistic Centers and Licensed Body Rub Parlours. Warning...this content is not for everyone!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 54
Check out this episode of our new series called "Under the sheets..." We sat down with an old friend Olivia Zarik, Registered Massage Therapist and Fitness Competitor. This conversation gave birth to this new series. The original intent was to speak about her journey into fitness, but it quickly turned into a candid conversation about her life- work, fitness, marriage, life, death, and becoming self aware. It's raw, it's pure, it's real...check it out!!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 20, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Check out this preview to a new series we have coming your way, we call it "Under The Sheets" a stripped down naked and raw conversation we have with our guests. This grew out of unexpected sit down we had with a previous guest...watch out for it, should be hitting your ears soon!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 19, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Check out this follow up episode to the "Rub Addict" preview. We had a bit of a change of plans on this one and veered off course from the original blue prints. After scoring an interview with the owner of 2 licensed Body Rub Parlours in the Greater Toronto Area, we decided to do some field work and check out some of the Holistic Centers in various parts of the city. Warning, this content is not for everybody!! 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 16, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Check out this episode of The Unprofessional Hour. We have a sit down with a Massage Therapists who happens to be an old friend. Have a listen and hear why "the icing broke the camel's back"...again, nothing here should be taken seriously...don't judge us, just enjoy!!
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Shaw Kitzman is a Massage Therapist and a Massage Therapy Coach and Mentor. Check out this phone conversation we had with Shawn as he gives us his backstory, information about coaching and mentoring, and some strategies you can put into your practice. You can get in touch with Shawn on his Facebook Page: Sustainable Coaching Practices. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Massage Therapy chains seem to get a bad rap among Therapists. You can find negative reviews from employees- both current and former, combated by positive information put out by these chains geared towards attracting Therapists for employment. Listen in to this Facebook Live conversation we had with "Michelle" who has worked at several of these chains in Canada. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 04, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Check out this preview for some of the upcoming episodes we have on the go - body rub parlours, holistic centers, and Massage Therapy chains. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Oct 02, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Episode 3 of The Unprofessional Hour is ready for your ears. "Belinda" stops by and raps on some of the strange things that she has experienced over the many years of being a Massage Therapist. Again, nothing here should be taken seriously...don't judge us, just enjoy!!
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Check out this conversation we had with Adam Leavens. He is a Registered Massage Therapist, Anatomy Trains Structural Integrator, Fellow of Applied Functional Science, Myodetox Therapist, and Educator. Listen in as Adam discusses how is practice has changed over the years - walking away from his busy practice after an introspective analysis on his approach to treatment, leading him on a quest for increased knowledge. 2massagetherapists.com ConEdInstitute.com
Sep 27, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 45
