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

Lymphatic drainage doesn't directly cause weight loss – though social media images may suggest otherwise. These dramatic before-and-after photos often don't show the full recovery process, swelling reduction, and other treatments involved.

What can MLD do? Reduce fluid retention and improve circulation as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.

I recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time. This gives you a moment to get settled and use the restroom if needed.

My primary method is Dr. Vodder's MLD — a gentle, oil-free technique using skin-stretching and rhythmic pumping to stimulate the lymphatic vessels. I occasionally use the Joana Medrado Method, using lotion for more flowing strokes with lymph node pumping.

I also offer maderotherapy, which is not lymphatic massage itself, but a complementary practice. Wooden tools soften congested tissue (cellulite, fascia, fibrosis, water retention) into a gel-like state to aid lymphatic drainage.

Yes. When you get a massage, your body shifts into relaxation mode - the opposite of fight or flight. Your heart rate slows down, your blood pressure drops, and your stress hormones take a break - basically, your nervous system gets the signal that it's safe.

As the tension melts away from your muscles, your whole body finally gets to let out that big sigh of relief it's been holding onto. Afterwards, you might feel that pleasant kind of tired - like you just had the most amazing nap. It's your body's way of saying "thank you" for giving it permission to really relax. You'll likely wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes next.

Brix Wellness is in the Royal Oak Shopping Plaza at #4480 West Saanich Road. Coming from the south, you'll pass Subway and Medical Labs—that's our building. Enter on the north side, across from Floyd's Diner (separate pink building), through the clear glass door labelled "Oakview Building" next to Travel Direct. Head up to the second floor and you'll find us in unit 207.

The Tall Tree James Bay location is a ground floor unit at #555 Superior Street. We're next to Good Earth Coffee, just across from the legislator building.