Hello! I’m Catherine, an experiÂenced RMT currently on hiatus until May/June.
Interested in booking a massage with me? Looking for info on treatments? You’re in the right place!
How I Can Help Catherine at a Glance
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I am currently on hiatus, and resuming massage treatment in British Columbia around May or June 2024. Watch this space!
Bring my massage table to you!
Not able to get to a clinic? My mobile massage service is just the ticket, and I expect to offer this service again once I return to BC.
About myself
- I’m a licensed RMT with 15+ years of experience working in dynamic environments
- I am quiet, mature, respectful, and in good standing with the CMTO
- I am comfortable working with many populations and conditions
- I aim to provide a comfortable, supportive, and healing experience
Ways I can help
- My education and treatment styles ensure I can employ what’s best for your needs
- I offer relaxation and therapeutic massage and have additional training in manual lymph drainage, wood therapy, and sculptural face lifting technique
- I am experienced with post-MVA and sport injury care
- I enjoy post-op care for orthopedic and cosmetic surgeries
As an RMT, it is important to me to provide beneficial treatments that help people feel their best.
Treatment Options
While browsing your treatment options, keep in mind that I typically blend manual lymph drainage (MLD) techniques with traditional massage to provide a unique, relaxing, and therapeutic experience.
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All Treatments
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Manual Lymph Drainage
A gentle massage technique stretches the skin in a rhythmic sequence to increase lymphatic flow.
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Sculptural Face Lifting
A relaxing yet stimulating treatment of the face, neck and décolletage aiming to decrease face tension, increase blood flow, lymphatic drainage and improve overall tissue health. SFL helps create awareness of how emotions contribute to stress and changes in our appearance. The intra-oral component benefits relaxation, tense mimic muscles, and jaw tension contributing to headaches.
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Therapeutic Massage
A therapeutic massage assists function and movement and alleviates pain using hands-on techniques, assessment and homecare to achieve specific health goals. Modalities include Swedish massage, stretching, deeper therapeutic techniques, assisting instruments and more to manipulate muscles, connective tissues, tendons and ligaments.
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Relaxation Massage
A relaxation massage has similar therapeutic goals to a traditional massage but also focuses on helping you reach a state where you can breathe deeply, reconnect with your body, and unwind from stressful thoughts. This technique involves longer and slower massage strokes, sometimes including touch to the hands, feet, scalp and face.
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Post-Op Massage
A combination of lymphatic drainage, taping, and light or deep massage techniques aim to break up dense swelling and fibrosis, decrease swelling and increase lymphatic drainage during all stages of healing after postoperative liposuction and fat transfer.
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Wood Therapy Massage
A quick-paced technique involving lymphatic massage, oil and wooden tools results in a fun, relaxing, and confidence-boosting treatment. Helpful with post-liposuction fibrosis, improving connective tissue health, and post-exercise leg pain.
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Mobile Massage
A massage that takes place in your home or another location of choice. Services offered include lymphatic, therapeutic, relaxation, or post-op massage for one or more people in a household or group.
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Elevate Your Knowledge
Dive into this curated and ever-growing collection of articles on massage therapy, MLD, and other topics related to self-care and maximizing your well-being.
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Keep readingThe Immune System’s Unsung Hero: MLD and the Lymphatic System
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Keep readingConnective Tissue Health: A Closer Look at SFL
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Keep readingRelaxation Awaits: What to Expect During Your Massage Treatment
Many of my clients see me for support during cancer treatment, or for post-op massage after cosmetic and medical surgeries. I work with people of all genders, orientations, and professions.
Questions & Answers
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Do I have to wear a mask during my massage?
A mask is not mandatory anywhere in the centre; you are welcome to wear a mask if you choose to. I will also wear one if it helps you feel more comfortable during your massage.
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Is wood therapy painful?
No. Some clients experience tenderness, such as with very dense cellulite, but the treatment shouldn't be painful. Sensitivity usually diminishes with each session as circulation and skin health improves.
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What should I do after my massage?
Follow common sense: hydrate, eat well, go for a gentle walk, or take an Epsom salt bath. Above all, try to relax and be self aware. If you’re post-op, continue wearing your compression garments, follow your surgeon’s advice, and persist with self-care.
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Do you offer deep tissue massage?
Deep-tissue therapy is not my treatment style of preference. My therapeutic massage techniques break down adhesion between skin, fascia, muscle fibres, ligaments, and tendons, without continuous, heavy pressure. Instead, I employ quick "stripping" motions to reduce unhealthy restrictions and knots in deep and superficial muscle tissue.
If you are expecting a full treatment with a pressure level that I cannot sustain without hurting myself, I will recommend you see someone who is a deep tissue therapist. Often clients tell me they want a “deep tissue massage”, and once we start the massage, they want more of a normal/medium pressure.
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Can I bring my dog with me?
I prefer you not bring furry companions to your appointment for hygiene reasons. If you have a service animal, please let me know beforehand to discuss it.
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How much clothing do I need to remove for my massage?
As much or as little as you want, it is possible to have a massage through your clothing. A top sheet will cover you to ensure you are comfortable. I prefer clientele to leave their underwear on for both comfort and security, but this is your decision to make.