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
How to Hold Space for Trauma Without Feeling Like You're Playing Therapist
What do you do when a patient starts opening up about something heavy — and you're not sure if it's your place to respond?Most massage therapists either freeze, change the subject, or redirect to something clinical. And while that feels ...
I Owe Some People An Apology
There are people I treated early in my career who I owe an apology to.Not because I didn't care. Not because I wasn't trying. But because I was doing things I genuinely believed were helping them — and I'm not sure they were.Thi...
Nobody Taught Us This: Managing Your Money as an RMT — with Heather Green
We learned how to help people physically. We learned technique, anatomy, and how to build a treatment plan. But managing our finances as self-employed practitioners? Nobody taught us that.In this episode, Jamie sits down with friend and...
The Complete Clinician — Are We Mental Health Professionals? Part 3
This is the final episode of the Are We Mental Health Professionals? series — and this one gets personal.Parts 1 and 2 were about your patients. This one starts by turning the lens on us. Because everything we've been talking about acro...
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...