Hello! I’m Catherine, an experiÂenced RMT based at Golden Collective.
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 based at Golden Collective, located at 912 11th Avenue South in Golden, BC. You may book your treatment online, or phone the clinic at 1-250-999-9340.
Bring my massage table to you!
Not able to get to a clinic? My mobile massage service is just the ticket! I am based in Golden, BC, and offer my mobile massage services to the surrounding area.
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 CMTBC
- 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 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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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 readingConnective Tissue Health: A Closer Look at SFL
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Keep readingMaximize Your Massage: Tips for Post-Massage Self-Care
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Keep readingYou’re Not Alone With Your Lumps & Bumps: MLD Can Help
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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How often should I get an SFL treatment?
I typically recommend a sculptural face lifting massage once a week to experience noticeable results and enhance your overall well-being. However, I understand that weekly sessions may not be feasible for everyone – we all wish we could have a weekly massage, right?
If you have specific concerns you'd like to address, a regular treatment plan, such as once a month, can still provide benefits. Incorporating SFL into your regular maintenance massage routine can further enhance the results. Rest assured, the frequency of treatments can be tailored to your preferences and goals, ensuring a personalized approach that meets your needs.
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Can a massage hurt?
Your experience during the massage can vary depending on your overall health and level of soreness that day. While it's normal to feel some tenderness during the massage, please let me know if the pressure is too intense, and I'll adjust accordingly. It's common for some individuals to feel tender or achy a day or two after treatment.
Lymphatic drainage is gentle technique and typically does not cause discomfort.
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Is there parking space provided for clients?
Yes! Conveniently, there's complimentary parking available right outside the centre's building.
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I’ve had facial injections recently; when can I have a treatment?
If you have recently had Botox or other injectables, I recommend waiting 2-4 weeks before scheduling a sculptural face lifting massage. While the intraoral component of the massage isn't painful, it can involve vigorous movements. Thank you for understanding, and I look forward to providing you with a safe and effective treatment when the time is right!
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What is a seroma? Can you help if I have one?
A seroma is a buildup of fluid that can occur under the skin after surgery or trauma, appearing within days or weeks. It appears as a soft, painless swelling that can be felt or seen under the skin. They are most common after surgeries that involve removing large amounts of tissue or lymph nodes, such as breast surgery or lymph node dissection.
Lymphatic massage combined with taping and compression can be helpful, but a surgeon may need to aspirate the fluid with a needle.
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How long does post-op swelling last?
Understanding the duration of post-operative swelling is crucial for your recovery journey. Your unique experience can vary depending on factors such as the type of surgery you underwent, any complications, your age, overall health, time off from work, and how well you adhere to the surgeon's homecare instructions, including the use of compression garments.
Typically, clients experience swelling for about 2 to 8 weeks after surgery. However, for procedures like liposuction, swelling may persist for a few months to a year as your body undergoes complete healing.