Hello! I’m Catherine, an experiÂenced RMT based in Victoria, BC.
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
Book in-clinic treatment
I am based out of two different locations:
Brix Wellness Victoria (Mon & Fri)
4480 W Saanich Rd, Unit #207, Victoria BC
Call 250-704-1178 or book online
Tall Tree Health, James Bay (Sat)
555 Superior St, Victoria, BC
Call 250-995-0067 or book online
Book a mobile massage
Not able to get to a clinic? My mobile massage service is just the ticket!
I am based in Victoria, BC, and provide my mobile massage services to people in downtown Victoria, including the communities of James Bay, Esquimalt, and Oak Bay.
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 Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
- I am comfortable working with many populations and conditions
- I aim to provide a supportive, effective and healing experience
Ways I can help
- I use my training and experience to create a treatment plan that's right for you.
- I offer relaxation and therapeutic massage and have additional training in manual lymph drainage and face focused massage
- I enjoy helping people recover from injuries, including car accidents, sport, and other types of trauma.
- I support clients through their post-surgical journey following orthopedic and cosmetic procedures
As an RMT, it is important to me to provide beneficial treatments that help people feel their best.
Treatment Options
As you explore these treatment options, remember that we can combine different approaches to find what works best for you.
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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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Face Massage Therapy
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. Face massage therapy 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 readingWhy I Became an RMT
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Keep readingMaximizing Your Cosmetic Surgery Results with Post-Op Massage
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Keep readingMaximize Your Massage: Tips for Post-Massage Self-Care
At the heart of my practice are three principles: healing, inclusivity, and non-judgment. I aim to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
Questions & Answers
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Can I have a face massage if I have facial hair?
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.
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Can a massage hurt?
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.
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How early should I arrive before my appointment?
I recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time. This gives you a moment to get settled and use the restroom if needed.
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I’ve had injectables in my face; when can I have a face massage?
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.
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Do you offer deep tissue massage?
No, deep tissue massage isn’t my preferred treatment style. My approach is a mixture of relaxation and therapeutic techniques with the same outcome goal as a deep tissue massage: to help you feel better. I focus on softening adhesions and reducing muscle restrictions using techniques that don't rely on heavy pressure. I use targeted "stripping" motions that work both deep and superficial muscle layers while minimizing discomfort for my clients.
If you are someone who trains intensively – like weightlifters and athletes – or those dealing with chronic tightness and pain often seek out deep tissue work. If this sounds like you, I'm happy to connect you with another RMT. However, many clients are surprised to discover that a regular therapeutic massage can be just as effective. Either way, I want to make sure you get the treatment that's right for you.
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Can lymphatic drainage help with weight loss?
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.