The New Generation Massage Therapist
Moving beyond modalities to build resilience.
Are you tired of the "fixer" trap? Most massage therapists are taught that their value lies solely in their hands—that if they just learn one more modality or take one more certification, they’ll finally have the "magic bullet" for their patients' pain. But this cycle often leads to two things: patients who remain passive and therapists who end up burnt out.
Welcome to The New Generation Massage Therapist Podcast.
Hosted by Jamie Johnston—massage therapist, firefighter, and educator—this show is dedicated to shifting the industry standard from passive "tissue manipulation" to evidence-informed, biopsychosocial care. We challenge industry norms and dive deep into the topics that many in our profession have long avoided: pain science, mental health, and the therapeutic power of movement.
Each week, we explore how to:
- Shift your identity from a "fixer" to a facilitator of change.
- Master human skills like mindful communication and crisis intervention to build a stronger therapeutic alliance.
- Incorporate movement (without needing a gym) to prove to your patients that they aren't "broken."
- Retrain the nervous system to help patients with persistent pain find lasting results.
Whether you are a seasoned RMT/LMT or a student just starting out, this podcast provides the practical, research-backed tools you need to build a more effective practice and a more fulfilling, sustainable career.
It’s time to stop chasing certifications and start building resilience.
The New Generation Massage Therapist
Latest Episodes
Do No Harm — The Psychology of What We Say (Are We Mental Health Professionals? Part 2)
Most of us were never taught that our words could make our patients worse. But the research is clear — the language we use in the treatment room produces real, measurable outcomes. Not just emotionally. Neurologically.In Part 2 of the A...
Are We Mental Health Professionals? Part 1: "The Hidden Half of Every Treatment"
Are we mental health professionals?It's a question that might make some of you uncomfortable. And honestly, that discomfort is exactly why it needs to be asked.Because most of us are already influencing our patients' mental heal...
Shared Decision-Making: Putting the Patient Back in the Driver's Seat - With Walt Fritz
As our profession pushes toward patient-centered care, one thing is becoming clear — the old clinician-as-the-expert model isn't serving our patients the way we think it is.In this episode, Jamie sits down with Walt Fritz — a physical t...
12 People: One Family's Story and Why Massage Therapists Need to Start Talking About Suicide
We've been told a lot of things by our regulatory bodies about what we should and shouldn't do in our treatment rooms. But there's one area where I think we've been steered in the wrong direction — and that's mental health conversations.
Building A Sustainable Practice with - Mike Reoch
We didn't learn this in school — but we probably should have.In this episode, Jamie sits down with friend and fellow RMT Mike Reoch to talk about something most massage therapists are never taught: how to actually build a sustainable pr...