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

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".

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)

To maintain hygiene standards, I kindly ask that you refrain from bringing furry companions to your appointment. If you have a service animal, please notify me in advance so we can discuss any necessary accommodations.

During your first visit, we'll discuss your treatment goals and health history, followed by an assessment. Conversations during follow-up visits are usually shorter. After your massage, we'll check in to discuss future goals, homecare recommendations, and answer any questions about the treatment.

I understand you may want to go straight to the massage, but these conversations are required by the CCHPBC and insurance companies to ensure quality care and public safety.

Intra-oral massage involves me wearing vinyl gloves while I manipulate muscles and tissues inside the mouth, the cheeks and jaw area - using kneading and an upward lifting motions. This is a relaxing treatment, though sometimes the technique is quite vigorous. This helps relieve tension from headaches, jaw tightness, teeth grinding, dental work, and more! It's typically not painful - I've even had clients fall asleep. Many clients say they feel more space in their face and cheeks afterward – they feel lighter.