Exploring the Hands, Head and Heart of Massage and Manual Therapy In this podcast you'll hear stories from successful massage and complementary health professionals that have been there before you... with great conversations and a bunch of free tips and tactics so you can grow a practice you love!
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50 Years of Hands-On Wisdom with Susan Davis What do you learn after more than 50 years of putting your hands on bodies? In this very special episode, Elicia sits down with Susan Davis, remedial massage therapist, registered nurse, educator and lifelong learner, who is still treating clients at 70 years of age. She was also awarded the Life Member Award from Massage and Myotherapy Association at…
Ep 142 | The Nervous System & Chronic Pain with Kylie Hicks What if the missing piece in chronic pain wasn't another technique, but understanding the nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with remedial massage therapist and chronic pain Specialist Kylie Hicks , whose work is changing the way therapists think about pain. Kylie has spent more than 20 years helping people who have often been…
From Workshop to Clinic: Practical Strategies to Implement What You Learn On the Health Leader Podcast, hosts Elicia, James, and Christine reflect after the Massage & Myotherapy Conference and discuss how to turn workshop learning into real clinical results. Christine shares her high-volume training experience (about 33 workshops in three years plus advanced TMJ study in the UK) and her…
Ep 140: The Hidden Impact of Scars: Why Pain Keeps Coming Back What if the reason your client's pain keeps returning has nothing to do with the area you're treating? In this episode, Elicia and Christine unpack one of the most overlooked pieces of chronic pain and recovery: scars. Not just the visible scar… But the adhesions, compensation patterns, breathing changes, nervous system responses and…
What happens when your client's pain goes beyond the physical? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Runnalls, a mental health advocate whose story is as powerful as it is important for every massage therapist to hear. This conversation goes beyond techniques and into what's really happening beneath the surface. The nervous system. The patterns. The "knots" in someone's timeline that continue to…
What do you do when a client freezes, over-explains, rushes the intake… or tells you way more than you expected? In this episode, Christine Knox interviews Pam Fitch, on the foundations of trauma-informed massage: legitimate consent, deep listening, boundaries without shutdown, and building trust that keeps clients coming back. Pam is a dedicated massage therapist with over 40 years in practice,…
Join me on The Health Leader Podcast as I speak with Sarah Nehme, global head of programming at BFT, about her incredible journey in elite sports, athlete rehabilitation, and running multiple gyms while leading global training programs. Sarah shares her strategies for mastering time management, balancing work and life, building strong networks with other practitioners, and staying disciplined…
What if the most overlooked system in the body is the key to reducing inflammation, improving energy, supporting immunity and changing women's health outcomes forever? In this powerful and honest conversation, we're joined by Chelsea Jean, sports therapist, naturopath, educator and the woman famous for saying "I rub boobs" (and meaning it in the most professional way possible). Chelsea shares how…
🎙️ 2025 Wrap Up – The Health Leader Co What a year. In this special wrap-up episode, Elicia, Christine, and James reflect on an extraordinary 2025. From global conferences and industry-leading training to podcast highlights, unexpected opportunities, and a LOT of Zoom hours, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to lead, grow, and evolve in the health and bodywork…
In this inspiring interview, James sits down with Brad Hiskins - one of Australia's most respected names in the massage industry and co-founder of MWax, for an in-depth look at what it really takes to achieve long-term success as a therapist and business owner. Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Brad unpacks his five core rules for building a sustainable massage career. Hear rom how Brad…
In this episode, we chat with Ibrahim Samaan, founder and CEO of Purifas - an Australian-owned medical hygiene manufacturer on a mission to raise the bar for cleanliness, efficiency, and client comfort in therapy spaces. Ibrahim shares how his journey from physiotherapist to innovator led to developing sustainable, time-saving products used in clinics across the world. We explore how Purifas…
