Join us for live conversations with Candace Pichonsky, experienced massage therapist and Practice Competency Manager at the NHPC.
As part of our Practice Management team, Candace's member-only podcast will discuss what you need to know to remain safe and skilled throughout your career.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of every episode.
Attend two or more and earn five Continued Competency Program (CCP) credits.
Zooming into NHPC: Upcoming Topics
The Practitioner's Toolkit: Compliance, Competence, and Care
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MDT
Guest: Roberta Brosseau, Credentials and Practice Management Coordinator with the NHPC
Stay compliant with this practical episode designed to help you strengthen your practice. Our Practice Management team — Candace and Roberta — will cover essential record keeping practices, clarify scope of practice and boundaries, and explore how to add new modalities to your practice.
We want to ensure you're providing the best care possible, so whether you're a new or seasoned practitioner, this discussion is something you don't want to miss!
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Money Matters: Make Sense of Your Career and Finances
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST
Guests: Karen Meurer, Communications and Marketing Manager with the NHPC, and Chanel Waran, Personal Banker with TD Canada Trust
In this episode, we'll break down the differences between being an employee and an independent contractor — what it means legally, financially, and practically.
Special guest Karen Meurer, who has years of experience working as a contractor will discuss:
- tax preparation tips
- setting fees (60/40% commission rates)
- building a rainy-day fund
- how much you should pay yourself if you are a self-employed practitioner
We'll dive into financial planning strategies with special guest Chanel Waran to help you make informed decisions and build long-term stability. This discussion includes:
- understanding the difference between a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- ways to invest or save money for future use/rainy-day fund
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If you have any questions about your practice or these episodes please get in touch with our Practice Management team at practicemanagement@nhpcanada.org.
