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

Focus on self-care by staying hydrated, eating well, and engaging in gentle activities like walking or simply relaxing. Most importantly, stay calm and listen to your body. If you're recovering from surgery, continue wearing compression garments and follow your surgeon's recommendations.

No, I don't offer direct billing for motor vehicle accidents or WorkSafe BC claims. You'll pay when you come in, and I'll provide you with a comprehensive receipt that makes it easy to submit for reimbursement.

Yes, this treatment is do-able if you have facial hair. However, the focus will be on other parts of your face and neck.

For the most effective treatment, I recommend arriving with a clean-shaven face or neatly-trimmed beard. While facial hair doesn't prevent you from receiving a massage, shorter hair allows better access to your facial muscles and tissues, especially around the jawline and for any intraoral work, which are key components of the therapeutic session.

Yes. Everyone has different pain tolerance, skin sensitivity, and health conditions that affect how massage feels. Some discomfort is normal when working on muscle tension, inflammation, sensitive areas, or when a nerve or other tissue is causing pain. You may feel slightly achy for a day or two afterward as your body releases tension.

Lymphatic drainage is gentle and typically causes no discomfort.

Good therapeutic discomfort feels like “hurts so good,” while sharp pain may mean the pressure is too intense. But with trigger point release, this is also a normal response. Just let me know - I'll adjust my pressure or technique.

The number of massages varies for each person, depending on your procedure's extent, how many areas were treated, and your body's healing process.

Your surgeon will let you know when it's safe to start - usually within the first few days to weeks after surgery. They'll want to ensure your initial healing is progressing well first.

The best way to determine your specific needs is during your first appointment, where we can assess your situation and create a personalized treatment plan for your recovery.

For more recovery information, check out our Recovering from Cosmetic Surgery page.