Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa lapointe

How do you feel about collaboration? Working alongside someone in your field of expertise can be challenging. It requires trust, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. But when done right, collaboration allows you to leverage each other's strengths, balance out weaknesses, and create something truly greater than the sum of its parts.In this episode, host Melissa LaPointe (she/her) welcomes two exceptional guests:Lindsey Vestal (she/her), founder of "The Functional Pelvis", the first OT-run pelvic health practice in New York City.Lara Desrosiers (she/her), founder/owner of the "Pelvic Resilience" private practice in Ontario and specializes in mental health, pelvic health, and pain science. Together, Lindsey and Lara share their journey of collaboration over the past 18 months, resulting in a groundbreaking project: a trauma-informed pelvic health certification program tailored for OTs.This engaging conversation is filled with humour, impactful stories, and actionable insights. Lindsey and Lara open up about their process, from crafting a comprehensive curriculum to engaging participants meaningfully and balancing virtual and in-person training. They're candid about the triumphs and challenges they faced, offering listeners an authentic look into their collaborative experience.Whether you're an OT, an educator, or simply someone who's passionate about meaningful collaboration, this episode is a must-listen!What You'll Learn: Collaboration is Key: Learn how to trust your collaborators, leverage your expertise, and balance each other's weaknesses.

Is it perfect enough? That nagging doubt can paralyze us. Perfectionism doesn't just demand our best—it demands more than our best, often at a cost.In this episode, host Melissa LaPointe (she/her) has a compelling conversation with Lara Desrosiers (she/her), a trailblazing occupational therapist who has carved a unique path in women's health, pelvic health, and mental health integration. For Lara, this battle with perfectionism isn't theoretical. Her story is one of constant evolution, from renting space in wellness clinics to becoming a key part of the Guelph Women's Health Associates, all while grappling with perfectionism and embracing the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Amid the challenges of surgery, motherhood, and career goals, she has managed to carve a path that honors both her professional aspirations and personal well-being.What You'll Learn: Finding Balance: How to identify essential commitments ("glass balls") versus those that can be deprioritized ("plastic balls").Embracing Imperfection: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has helped Lara battle perfectionism and foster adaptability.Staying True to You: The importance of maintaining authenticity in a rapidly evolving field,  and ensuring that your personal values guide your professional decisions.Seeking Community: Why you should be actively building support networks to improve resilience.Navigating Social Media: How effective marketing is essential for independent practitioners, and why adaptability is key to maintaining a strong online presence.Managing Expectations: How Lara's daughter taught her a powerful lesson about healing and self-compassion. Prepare to be inspired by Lara Desrosiers' reflections on perfectionism, balance, community, and the candid ups and downs of her journey.  Let's dive in!OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lara Desrosiers (she/her) is a specialist in mental health and pain science, and runs Ontario's "Pelvic Resilience" private practice. Lara integrates trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to address the complexities surrounding pelvic health issues. Learn more at pelvicresilience.ca or on Instagram at @pelvicresilience.ca

Join us as Mara Levy shares their unique perspective, combining occupational therapy and somatic experiencing, to tackle body image issues and promote greater inclusivity within healthcare. We're thrilled to bring you the latest episode of the OTGR Podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation between our host Melissa LaPointe and the phenomenal Mara Levy

As we really get going in this new & exciting chapter of The OTs Gone Rogue Podcast, I wanted to take a minute to look back and reflect on where we've been. That's exactly why this week we're throwing it back to Episode 29 and revisiting how synching your business life with your cycle could be the “aha” moment you've been waiting for.Whether you're a brand new listener (welcome!) or you've been here since day one, everyone can benefit from revisiting the topic of this week's episode with fresh eyes and maybe walking away with a new perspective. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER : Why your menstrual cycle may be the best-kept secret to success.How my personal experience with a female-run program opened my eyes. To the power of the cycle.Concrete examples of things I did in my business during each phase.If this blast from the past has helped you gain a new perspective, I would love it if you'd leave a review and share your takeaways with me or ask me any questions you might have!  And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or connect with me on LinkedIn @Melissa LaPointe *This episode was originally aired in June 2021 and all resources mentioned may no longer be available*Resources:Kate Northrup's Book "Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy for Ambitious Women"OTGR Episode 004: Feminine Wisdom Through an Occupational Lens with Janelle GullanOTs Gone Menstrual with Janelle Gullan: This is a free Facebook group for occupational therapists who are using menstrual cycles in their personal and professional lives to create rhythm, meaning and connection to self.

Melissa is a business consultant who helps OT + PT business owners get the right systems, structure and support in place within their business so they can spend more time in their zone of genius, doing work that lights them up.  We've been working with her since November of last year, she's been helping us to build a stronger infrastructure with our business so that we can be more efficient with our time and be more effective in serving our people/NeuroSpark members.  Listen in on our conversation today to hear how we got started, what we are most passionate about, where we're going with NC and some rapid fire fun questions! We're on the Top 20 Neurology Podcasts on Feedspot https://blog.feedspot.com/neurology_podcasts/ Join our collaborative community! Get mentorship, continuing education, laughter, joy, fun, and support. Get out of burnout, overwhelm, and the overwork culture that's not serving you. NeuroSpark is opening May 19-26th: www.neurocollaborative.com/neurospark

Melissa is a high-performance coach and business consultant for therapists who are navigating the online space as coaches, course creators, community builders and educators. She helps her clients to be more strategic with their numbers and more confident with their sales systems, with an emphasis on relationship-based business transactions and selling from the heart. Learn more about Melissa at www.melissalapointe.com Thanks so much for listening and you know I want to help you have a healthy business inside and out! If you have been trying to market and sell your services and things just aren't clicking for you, then we would like to help you have a MAJOR shift and feel completely confident in how you move people through a health journey. I want to invite you to take advantage of a special FREE Health Program Discovery session where you will work together with one of our coaches to...  Create an empowering vision for your health business success  Find hidden barriers that may be limiting your growth  Feel the confidence successful health providers embody in their business and grab some inspiration for yourself to have a highly converting, extraordinarily successful signature health program  Head over to sarahtugender.com/workwithsarah to grab one of our limited spots. 

Do you know what your core values are and how they impact your margins? Core values define how you act and carry yourself in your OT business so we need to clearly define and align with these values to make sure we can be on our chosen path. In this episode I explore how our core values affect our profits!   Episode notes: I discuss: What are your non-negotiables? What will you absolutely NOT do? Where do you draw the line for yourself in terms of what lengths you are willing to go for your ideal clients? Play to your strengths. Where is your zone of genius? How can you focus your time and energy into adding depth into your work? How do you message your core values to your ideal clients? Are you faith filled? Do you value humour and transparency? Are you committed to working with one type of client? Do you support a charitable organization? Who are you, who is your company and how do you convey that to your clients. Episode Resources "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendrix OTGP S 1 Ep 11 Build A Profitable Business Around Your Core Values with Melissa LaPointe  OTGP FB group  Clifton Strengths Assessment  Get Paid Papers Newsletter sign up   When was the last time you took a moment and assessed where your business growth stands? Do you know where to focus your attention so you can increase your profit, clarity, and impact? The OTs Get Paid Quiz is here to help you assess where you are and inspire growth. Click HERE to take the quiz! Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified when the next episode is released!  

How do you leave 1:1 treatment behind and begin to grow a large, profitable, leveraged business, without feeling greedy? In this episode, Melissa LaPointe, OT online business strategist, coach and course creator discusses her growth from bricks and mortar clinic owner to her goals as a 7 figure entrepreneur.   Episode Notes Melissa and I discuss: Does wanting to make 7 figures as an OT helper make you a bad person? What does it take to set goals to reach a 7 figure year? We all have money stories - listen to Melissa as she dives into hers How to spend time in your zone of genius and make money doing it Freedom as a the #1 core value What's her #1 splurge? Obstinance as a prime motivator in personal and business identity   Episode resources: Melissa LaPointe The OTs Get Paid FB group   Want to work with me on growing and scaling your business in order to get paid? CLICK HERE to see the ways we can work together. Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified when the next episode is released!

Melissa LaPointe is an occupational therapist-turned-consultant from the UK who helps OT practitioners transition from burnt-out clinicians to thriving, purpose-driven entrepreneurs. After running a brick-and-mortar practice for five years, Melissa transitioned to full-time online business ownership and is now location independent. She helps occupational therapists around the globe to market and sell their digital products and coaching programs with confidence.On this episode, we talk about coaching as a therapeutic approach in occupational therapy, burn out, and mindset supporting success as an entrepreneur. To connect with Melissa and to access the resources discussed in the interview, visit the podcast website at www.ontheair.us or Melissa's website, www.melissalapointe.com

Melissa LaPointe is an occupational therapist-turned-consultant from the UK who helps OT practitioners transition from burnt-out clinicians to thriving, purpose-driven entrepreneurs. After running a brick-and-mortar practice for five years, Melissa transitioned to full-time online business ownership and is now location independent. She helps occupational therapists around the globe to market and sell their digital products and coaching programs with confidence.On this episode, we talk about coaching as a therapeutic approach in occupational therapy, burn out, and mindset supporting success as an entrepreneur. To connect with Melissa and to access the resources discussed in the interview, visit the podcast website at www.ontheair.us or Melissa's website, www.melissalapointe.com

An episode discussing how therapists can make this transition to telehealth more successfully in this ever changing world we are currently in.

An episode discussing how therapists can make this transition to telehealth more successfully in this ever changing world we are currently in.

It was such an honor to interview Melissa LaPointe on this episode! Melissa is an occupational therapist-turned-consultant who is an expert in online business and entrepreneurial leadership. After running a brick-and-mortar practice, she transitioned to full-time online business ownership and is now location independent. She helps occupational therapists market and sell their digital products and coaching programs with confidence. There is SO much in this conversation for all entrepreneurs- even if your business in not online! Truly, the main theme throughout was how to think and act and BE an intentional and wise CEO of your own business. You will learn so much from Melissa's thoughtful and intentional approach to entrepreneurship in this episode! Melissa and I discuss: How she transitioned from brick-and-mortar practice owner to online business owner Systems she uses to organize her online work and her team Recommended book: Traction- Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman How we can develop online course modules using a brain-based approach to learning Why occupational therapy school sets us up to FAIL as business owners. (This starts at 28:30!) Why we need to explore our mindset around time and money to be healthy entrepreneurs Being a CEO…what does it mean? How to think like and embody the actions of good leadership as a CEO of your company. (36:27) What Melissa's experience has been getting business coaching for herself to build her business. Why business coaching does NOT mean you're admitting “weakness” or failure. (It actually means the opposite…that you're thinking like an entrepreneur and wanting to thoughtfully grow your business.) Podcast recommendation: Screw the Nine to Five How to SELL your service or product and feel great about it! Minimalism and organization as a business owner. How to attract your ideal clients. Connect with Melissa and all her resources at: www.melissalapointe.com Free Facebook group: The Virtual Therapist - OTs + Online Revenue Streams Remember: small steps make great gains over time. So until next time, Mind Your OT Business! ♥️

Melissa LaPointe is an occupational therapist who is an expert in online business and entrepreneurial leadership. After running a brick-and-mortar practice as an occupational therapist, Melissa successfully transitioned to full-time online business ownership and is now location independent.  We discuss online business ownership, business systems, online course design, WHY OT SCHOOL SETS US UP TO FAIL AS ENTREPRENEURS (a VERY interesting conversation!), money mindsets, thinking like and BEING CEO, business coaching, selling our services, and minimalism as business owners, and how to attract your ideal clients. One of my favorite takeaways from this episode is that getting business coaching does NOT mean you’re admitting “weakness” or failure. It actually means the opposite…that you’re thinking like an entrepreneur and wanting to thoughtfully grow your business! Along these lines: I am offering a FREE Business Coaching Session to one lucky OT-entrepreneur. Interested? Go to the show notes at www.mindyourotbusiness.com/podcast/18 Find all of Melissa's fantastic resources at www.melissalapointe.com

Today's episode we have Melissa LaPointe. Melissa is an OT turned consult and mindset coach based out of British Columbia, Canada. With over 13 years experience in both pediatrics and women's health, she's now a full-time virtual business owner that supports OTs around the globe with a special interest in women's health and entrepreneurship. www.melissalapointe.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spilltheot/support

Leah Forman is a COTA and an OTD student whom I originally discovered from her Instagram. The very first post I saw was a photo of a pelvis and a comment about womens health, mindfulness and OT. This (strangely) caught my eye due to my good friend Melissa LaPointe and her business/interest/passion in the field....

Leah Forman is a COTA and an OTD student whom I originally discovered from her Instagram. The very first post I saw was a photo of a pelvis and a comment about womens health, mindfulness and OT. This (strangely) caught my eye due to my good friend Melissa LaPointe and her business/interest/passion in the field....

Melissa LaPointe is a friend I’ve known for a number of years and I’ve watched her entrepreneurial journey building from her original passion area, Occupational Therapy and Women’s Health. Now she is an online entrepreneur, a women’s health advocate, a coach, a leadership consultant and a community builder! We went into some detail around therapist...

Melissa LaPointe is a friend I’ve known for a number of years and I’ve watched her entrepreneurial journey building from her original passion area, Occupational Therapy and Women’s Health. Now she is an online entrepreneur, a women’s health advocate, a coach, a leadership consultant and a community builder! We went into some detail around therapist...

Melissa LaPointe is a pediatric occupational therapist, a social entrepreneur, a Restorative Exercise Specialist, an educator and a thought-leader in women’s health. From her private practice sprang Strong Beginnings, an innovative social enterprise based out of British Columbia, Canada.   She is applying new tools and approaches to work that government has traditionally done. This is a big reason I enjoyed hearing what Melissa is working on. People need more choices in healthcare.