056: Massage Careers = Freedom, Flexibility, Fun & Financial Success with Krista Dicks

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Have you ever wondered if a career in massage therapy could provide freedom, fun, and financial success?

Spoiler: It totally can.

In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Krista Dicks, Canadian RMT, clinic owner, and host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast. With nearly two decades of experience—and a resume that includes spas, multidisciplinary clinics, race crews, and tropical destinations—Krista is living proof that massage therapy offers unmatched flexibility and opportunity.

What we cover in this episode:

• The surprising joys of massage school
  
• Exciting career paths (hello, cruise ships and Caribbean contracts!)
  
• Why the industry is growing fast—but we’re not training enough therapists
  
• The difference between the U.S. and Canadian markets
  
• How to build a massage career that supports your life—not the other way around
  

Did you know?

The U.S. massage industry is worth over $18 billion and projected to grow 22% between 2018 and 2028. Yet the number of therapists has only grown 4.6% in the last decade. The demand is there. Are you ready to meet it?

Whether you're a seasoned pro or considering the profession for the first time, this episode will remind you why massage is a career like no other.