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

Not at all - the choice is entirely yours. Some clients prefer silence, while others enjoy light conversation. I’ll follow your lead throughout the session. Before we begin, we'll discuss your preferences and any specific goals you have for your massage to ensure you get exactly what you need. My priority is creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can truly unwind.

I suggest waiting 14 days after Botox and 28 days after dermal filler before booking a face massage therapy with intra-oral component. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is safe any time after injectables.

Yes, as long as you provide this information before your massage.

A seroma is a pocket of fluid that can build up under your skin after surgery or an injury. It usually shows up within days or weeks as a soft, painless swelling that you can feel or see beneath the skin. Seromas are common after surgeries that remove significant amounts of tissue or lymph nodes, like breast procedures or lymph node removal.

While lymphatic massage, taping, and compression can help manage seromas, you may need your surgeon to drain it with a needle.

Massage works on muscle proprioceptors in a variety of ways, such as through stimulation and relaxation. You can learn more on this topic through my article "The Impact of Massage on Your Body’s Internal Positioning System".