Archives: Speakers

Margaret is the founder of the award-winning Wallis for Wellness, and her 30 years of clinical and business experience has resulted in her being sought after as a keynote speaker, media spokesperson and business mentorship coach.

Krista Dicks, RMT since 2006, practices in Ottawa, Canada and is a Certified Stott Pilates instructor. She is the host of The Radical RMT Podcast and has been published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and received an honourable mention in the Massage Therapy Foundation Inaugural Practitioner Case Report Contest.

Krista is co-host of the first annual “Take Care of You School.” This virtual event for massage therapists focused on self-care for the massage therapist and presenters were represented globally to share their experience on topics of physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

It’s my goal to encourage massage therapists to experience life on their terms thanks to the opportunities we have in our profession. With a willingness to grow and self-care of body and mind I believe we can maintain long-term fulfilling careers.

You can connect with me on Instagram @kristadicks or www.kristadicks.com

Donald Quinn Dillon, RMT is a practitioner, lecturer and practice coach. His 30+ years of practice include managing a multi-practitioner practice, and active roles with his professional association (RMTAO) in insurer and government relations.

Dillon authored the self-study workbook Charting Skills for Massage Therapists and is a columnist for Massage Therapy Canada magazine. Dillon has lectured to MT associations across Canada and is the recipient of the RMTAO’s President’s Award of Merit, two “Hand of Thanks”, and the Ken Rezsnyak award. In 2012 he received the ONE Concept award for Massage Therapist of the Year.

Dillon’s most recent projects include the guide On Practice: From Entry-Level to Established Massage Therapist and co-producing the broadcast On the Table in conjunction with Jannen Belbeck, editor of Massage Therapy Canada magazine. Find Dillon at DonDillon-RMT.com.

Canadian educator, author and practicing RMT, Pam Fitch has been helping therapists examine ethical communicative, and professional practice challenges for more than 30 years. Her text, Talking Body Listening Hands, is used as a required text in schools across Canada. Pam maintains a special interest in the effects of complex conditions and trauma on clients.

Michael Feraday is the Executive Director and CEO of the RMTAO. He has over 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles, most recently as Executive Director of the Haldimand Family Health Team. He is also Co-Chair of an Ontario Health Team and has been very active supporting reforms in Health Care in Ontario.