Hello! I’m Catherine, an experi­enced RMT based in Victoria, BC.

No, I don't provide incisional wound drainage services. As a Registered Massage Therapist in Canada, I'm not licensed to open incisions or manually drain fluids from the body - that falls outside my scope of practice.

I require at least 48 hours' notice when you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice will incur a fee.

This policy helps me maintain an efficient schedule and ensures I can offer those time slots to other clients who may be waiting. I completely understand that life happens and unexpected situations arise, so please feel free to reach outif you're facing unusual circumstances. I'm always willing to work with clients when possible.

Some pre-appointment suggestions:

• Eat a light snack and stay hydrated
• Avoid painkillers within 3 hours to preserve your body's natural pain response
• Arrive 5 minutes early with good hygiene and no strong scents
• Remove excessive jewellery (often forgotten after sessions)

It depends on how much tension you're carrying and what your body needs. If you've been stressed or anxious lately, your muscles might be holding more tension than you realize.

Some mild soreness can be normal, especially if your muscles were really tight to begin with. This is actually a good sign - it means the massage is helping to release built-up stress and knots. Any soreness should fade within a day or two, leaving you feeling better.

No, they're not the same thing. Think of therapeutic massage as an umbrella term; deep tissue massage is just one technique under that umbrella. Deep tissue targets deeper muscle and fascial layers, using firm pressure and concentrated techniques where needed. Let’s face it, some people simply prefer a deeper approach, have chronic pain, injury, postural issues or other reasons.

The key difference is intensity: therapeutic massage can range from light and relaxing to firm and targeted, while deep tissue massage prioritizes firm, precise pressure and friction strokes to affect change in deeper muscle and connective tissue layers. Ultimately, it’s a different approach to accomplishing the same goal - helping you feel better.