39 Best Massage Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

For the practitioner who's never stopped being curious. Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe bring together leading researchers, master clinicians, and big questions from across bodywork, massage, and manual therapy — exploring not just what we do with our hands, but why it works and how to do it better. Smart, grounded, and genuinely useful conversations for the somatic arts and sciences. For professional practitioners in bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedics, sports massage, physical therapy, and osteopathy — as well as yoga, strength and conditioning, and allied professions. This podcast is not medical or treatment advice. more

Our goal is to speak with luminaries and experts in and around massage and bodywork to help expound upon and better understand our profession and our practices. more

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Feel Better with Corey Proffitt-Boyd is a podcast where wellness meets real life.Hosted by Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist Corey Proffitt-Boyd, the show explores the connection between stress, healing, emotional wellness, and the everyday chaos we all carry. Through honest conversations, relatable humor, and thoughtful insight, Corey brings a refreshing approach to massage therapy, self-care, burnout, anxiety, grief, relationships, and the realities of modern life.Whether it's discussing what stress actually does to the body, why people struggle to slow down, or the emotional weight many silently carry, Feel Better Today with Corey Proffitt-Boyd creates a space that feels calming, genuine, and human.Professional without being preachy, therapeutic without taking itself too seriously — this is wellness for real people. more

Turn your passion for the work you do into a successful business that you love, all without burning out or selling out. Join host Mindy Totten, LMBT, CST-D, for weekly episodes about marketing and all things bodywork business. With clarity, empathy, and a dash of humor, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty about what it REALLY takes to build a profitable and sustainable massage or bodywork practice.You do great work in the world. You deserve to make a great living doing it. more

Most business advice was not built for someone who works with their hands, sees clients one at a time, and carries the weight of other people's healing for a living. The Fully Booked Therapist with Heather Hammell is. Each week Heather teaches the real business skills that hands-on therapy training never covers, and brings in clinical leaders from across every modality alongside top earning practitioners who have built fully booked practices without overworking, without underselling, and without becoming someone different to do it. You already have the clinical skills. This show gives you everything else. For massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language practitioners, myofascial release practitioners, and hands-on therapists who are ready to build on purpose and with purpose. Get fully booked. Get paid using real facts and data. Build a practice that funds a full life inside and outside the treatment room. Real conversations. Real results. Your real life. Find out more at https://www.heatherhammell.com. more

Discussion of a variety of topics on health, wellness, self improvement and massage. I am a legally blind, licensed massage therapist in Portland, Oregon and want to share my professional as well as life experiences. more

Exploring the Hands, Head and Heart of Massage and Manual TherapyIn 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! more

Being a bodyworker can be the most rewarding & fruitful career, but it comes with a ton of mentally & physically draining challenges that can be difficult to navigate. Do you struggle to find work-life balance, beat burnout, maintain boundaries, and reduce the stress of being an overwhelmed (but passionate) bodyworker? Let's pick the brains of top experts in the spa, massage, and wellness industry to deliver you the best actionable business, mindset, and marketing tips that teach you how to THRIVE rather than SURVIVE in your bodywork career. more

It's challenging to learn about yoga when there is so much information conveyed in a language that often seems foreign. Join veteran yoga teacher and massage therapist, Todd McLaughlin, as he engages weekly with professionals in the field of yoga and bodywork through knowledgable and relatable conversation. If you want to deepen your understanding of yoga and bodywork practices, don't miss an episode! more

Research Perch is a podcast designed to help you learn how to use massage therapy research in your practice.Each episode digs into a specific article from the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and unpacks it so you know how it applies to you.Grow your massage therapy practice and serve your clients better with the power of research! more

Jackie Kerin and David Clayton met over a massage table in Adelaide (Australia) back in 2015 - now they bring their quirks, and passion for the industry to this brand-new podcast. Discussing all the things they never told you about in massage school - complex cases, difficult customers, maintaining boundaries, administration, being in business and making decisions, and the never-ending pile of laundry. Most importantly, staying passionate to do what you actually trained to do and love. Folding towels is the massage class you wish you could take; with all the questions you wish you'd asked. more

Your massage career is the vehicle. Freedom, flexibility, financial success, and fun are the destination. The Radical Massage Therapist is a podcast for massage therapists who are ready to build a practice and a life on their own terms. Real talk. Real strategies. No fluff. more

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. more

Join Healwell in examining and bringing context to the world of massage therapy beyond the table. We have ideas. We have opinions. We want change, and that will only come with an understanding of who and what massage therapy truly is. A variety of topics are up for grabs: history, philosophy, development, and all the other shiny things that fascinate us. Healwell is a non-profit based out of the Washington DC area. Check us out at www.healwell.org more

Welcome to The Scaling Wellness Podcast - the podcast dedicated to sharing what, why, and how of scaling your wellness practice beyond yourself, as well as sharing inspiring stories of how others did it themselves. Join Darryl 'DJ' Turner as he and his guests share everything you need to know about scaling your practice up, while scaling back your stress, responsibility, and client-facing hours. Listen to new interviews every Monday with a bonus episode every Thursday! more

The Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: Business Conversations for Massage Therapists will focus on massage therapy, marketing your service-based business, and self-care. Episodes will include information about the upcoming events, training, and products featured in the retail and center for self-care located in Plano, Texas. It will feature interviews with leaders in the industry of massage therapy and self-care with helpful tips that you can implement immediately! more

Fun. Informative. Professional. 'Align with The Massage Business Mama' comes to you with a combined 22+ years experience in the massage biz as entrepreneurs. Providing actionable tips and resources. Beca an off-grid living, quirky, trail-running, massage therapist, esthetician, and yogi offers her business and wellness perspective to you with a highly caffeine-fueled compassionate wit. Ali, your hard-working, driven, creative mom, massage therapist, business owner, lover of friend gatherings, all-time annual family talent show winner, brings her drive and business savvy to every episode. more

JustShiatsu is a podcast hosted by Justin Zelinski a Shiatsu therapist. In this podcast we explore Chinese medicine and how those principles are explored through bodywork, specifically Shiatsu, to manifest a change in others health or perspectives on life. This ancient form of healing, touch, has not been given the accolades it deserves and this podcast will educate and bring to light the attention it deserves. more

Welcome to the Soft Tissue Revolution, a podcast exclusively for Manual Therapists. Through this podcast, I'll show you how to transform your client assessments, skillsets, outcomes, and communication so they can give people in pain the treatment and results they deserve. My cutting-edge treatment system and no-nonsense approach allow you to avoid the profession's struggles, the stress of running a business, destroying your body with long hours and little pay, and the burnout from it all. We want to end pain pill abuse by giving people in pain access to quality soft tissue treatment. more

What do you get when a CPA and an RMT cross the road? The greatest podcast ever! Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, but Melissa and Jordan, founders of the Online Wellness Institute, promise lots of laughs and great advice as they discuss a new topic each episode. Be sure to check out our library of courses for RMTs at www.onlinewellness.ca! more

Lori Walter developed the Stretch 4 Life Massage Technique because of her passion to help people restore their muscle strength and range of motion. Our goal for the Stretch4Life podcast is to assist our listeners in achieving whole body wellness by educating in the process' of how the body can heal itself. more

Sustainable Bodyworker is the go-to podcast for massage therapists ready to break free from burnout and build thriving, purpose-driven practices. Hosted by Gretchen Popp—massage therapist, mentor, educator, and recovering overachiever—this show dives deep into nervous system aligned business strategies, sensible pricing, and practices for client work that sustains rather than drains you. Whether you're just starting out or seeking ways to make your career truly support your life, tune in each week for grounded advice, actionable tips, and honest discussions on how to create a sustainable and fulfilling bodywork business. more

Our goal is to empower massage therapists to become masters of their trade. By masters we mean confident in their skills and knowledge, respected by the health care community and in control of their careers. We hope to set a gold standard for our industry. Basic expectations need to be established and recognized by therapists, clients, and employers. We may have to make waves, but we are going to sweep away the garbage littering our industry.  The power of the human touch can be adapted diversely and applied specifically to treat countless conditions. No other modality can compare to the simple and profound method of massage. The importance of massage in the context of health care needs to be igknowledged and the general outlook of  the practice must be restored. If that sounds good to you, then keep listening! more

Interviews with Massage Industry Leaders and more!! Watch the interview on FACEBOOK @themassagementorclosedgroup! The Massage Mentor has been an LMT since 1996. In 2019, she began interviewing massage industry leaders from around the world. She is the creator of the JAM series of events for Massage Therapists. She now hosts teachers online at the Massage Mentor Institute www.themassagementorinstitute.com. #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapists #lmt more

The Free Your Jaw Podcast is about all things jaw pain. With the help of incredibly knowledgeable and interesting guests, Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies will be discussing different aspects of jaw pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, lifestyle considerations and anything that may be of interest to fellow jaw pain sufferers. more

Join me as I embark on my Myofascial Release journey on the road to mastery. I'll be covering topics of John Barnes' Myofascial Release approach as well as show you my steps on building my own myofascial release practice. more

Ben Stone and Nate Fay are both Licensed Massage Therapists with over 40 years of experience in the field. Ben and Nate join together to discuss topics related to Massage and Manual Therapy. The concept is simple-We ask questions on our facebook group, you answer them and we discuss them. We chose our favorite answers as well as give our own thoughts on the subject. more

Massage & Myotherapy Australia's broadcast show Connect provides therapists in the industry with Association news, tips, techniques and special opportunities to assist you in improving and developing your skills as a therapist in this busy industry! more

This podcast is for massage therapists Hosted by Chelsea DeSouza, Licensed Massage Therapist, who is reevaluating the massage profession and her career in it. Listen in on convos with massage therapists nationwide who share their stories of burn out, success and encouragement. You'll be sure to find your story in here too. more

A massage therapy podcast designed to integrate science and values into touch therapy through online education and webinar learning so that manual therapists can help treat their clients more effectively and professionally. more

The Black Massage Therapist is a podcast exploring restorative and therapeutic wellness through the lived experience of a working massage therapist. Hosted by Pauline Blackwood, the show offers thoughtful reflections from the treatment room, where everyday people arrive carrying stress, recovery journeys, life transitions, and the need for genuine rest. Each episode invites listeners to understand massage not as luxury, but as meaningful care that supports both body and mind.Drawing on years of hands-on practice, Pauline shares insights into touch, recovery, boundaries, resilience, and the quiet power of slowing down. Conversations move beyond techniques to explore what well-being looks like in real life — especially for those whose stories and experiences are often overlooked within traditional wellness spaces. The podcast blends professional knowledge with warmth, honesty, and cultural awareness.From treatment room moments to retreat settings and wellness events, The Black Massage Therapist creates a calm listening space for anyone seeking grounded self-care. Whether you are curious about massage, navigating change, or simply learning how to rest more deeply, this podcast offers gentle guidance, practical wisdom, and permission to pause. more

Greetings and Welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast where we'll delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice!Our mission is to preserve & integrate the historical knowledge of massage therapy's professional advocacy & traditional techniques to guide and enrich our contemporary practices. Our vision is to build a stronger professional identity, fostering a sense of culture and community, and guide the sustainability & future growth of massage therapy.Visit us at: societyofmassagearchives.org more

The Collaborative Connections podcast explores the intersection between massage therapy and cancer care. Whether you're a massage therapist, specializing in cancer care or an oncology massage educator, this podcast is for you. To learn more about the Society for Oncology Massage, visit S4OM.org. more

The Student to Therapist Massage Therapy Podcast is your guide to navigating the journey from the classroom to a successful career as a licensed massage therapist.Hosted by David Sol, Vice President and Dean of the Therapeutic Bodywork Program, and Timur Lokshin, Massage Program Director at Pacific College of Health and Science in New York City, this podcast offers practical insight, expert guidance, and real-world perspective on what it truly takes to succeed in massage therapy.Each episode explores essential topics such as hands-on skills, clinical training, mindset, career pathways, and the realities of working in the field. Whether you're a prospective student, currently enrolled, or preparing to enter the profession, you'll gain valuable tools to support your growth and confidence every step of the way.From foundational techniques to professional development, this podcast is designed to help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and direction—from student to therapist. more

Elevate your massage or spa business with advertising & marketing ideas, massage business planning tips, and mindset management. Join Gael Wood, founder of Massage and Spa Success courses and events, a Massage Magazine All Star, and World Massage Hall of Fame inductee for casual conversations, and simple strategies for success! more

Grief Massage Mindset is a place for current and aspiring Grief Massage therapists to learn about how to be of the highest service to grievers. Focused on the facts, research, and academic side of the Grief Massage modality, each episode will feature Aimee Joy Taylor MA, founder of The Institute for Grief Massage, sharing from her own experiences and treasured archive of psychology and grief resources. more

The Wise Practitioner is the podcast that bridges mainstream medicine and complementary healing. It explores how a wise practitioner brings together knowledge, experience, and perspective within the larger matrix of health and wellness.Your host, Jessica N. Ferrer, LMT, works at both the table and the chair. She is an advanced massage and bodywork practitioner, manual therapist, and professional listener, with clients from newborns to centenarians. Her clinical work spans craniosacral, visceral, and neural manipulation, oncology and orthopedic massage, sports therapy, and hypermobility-informed bodywork. She is also a former college athlete and coach, which gives her a firsthand understanding of both performance and recovery.Each episode brings new ideas meant to spark curiosity. Some are practical and educational, covering pain, posture, movement, stress, recovery, and the questions clients rarely ask out loud. Some draw on real stories from the treatment room and the listening chair. Others step back to look at the bigger picture: what's changing in massage therapy and manual therapy, where the profession is headed, and how mainstream and holistic care can work together instead of side by side. Is research catching up with what skilled hands already know? What does truly integrative care look like? Are trends like massage competitions raising the standard or missing the point? From time to time, Jessica invites guests such as physicians, nurses, bodyworkers, authors, athletes, and other experts to explore these questions with her.This show is for massage therapists and fellow practitioners, physicians and nurses, wellness professionals, clients and patients, and anyone curious about the art and science of integrative wellness. Wisdom here isn't about having every answer. It comes from paying close attention, staying humble, refusing to let our worlds and minds get smaller, and doing the work with care.Pull up a chair. You're in good hands. more

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