An Integrated Approach to Massage Therapy
A quiet respectful space to support your wellness journey
A quiet respectful space to support your wellness journey
Cathy creates an insightful and integrated treatment catered to your specific needs. Cathy has practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist since 1999. She has continued to build on her knowledge from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Program, a Health and Fitness Certificate from Simon Fraser University and continued educa
Cathy creates an insightful and integrated treatment catered to your specific needs. Cathy has practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist since 1999. She has continued to build on her knowledge from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Program, a Health and Fitness Certificate from Simon Fraser University and continued education in the National Coaching Certification Program. She has worked with both National and recreational athletes, prenatal and postnatal parents, children, babies, and seniors.
A quiet respectful space to support your wellness journey
A quiet respectful space to support your wellness journey
A quiet respectful space to support your wellness journey
My approach to the body is with wholeness in mind. I look to integrate the many techniques I have studied to treat the body as a whole. Each and every body has a personal story to tell. A story of adventure, love, loss and triumph and with that comes a way in which we carry ourselves. It may also be what holds us back. Quite often peo
My approach to the body is with wholeness in mind. I look to integrate the many techniques I have studied to treat the body as a whole. Each and every body has a personal story to tell. A story of adventure, love, loss and triumph and with that comes a way in which we carry ourselves. It may also be what holds us back. Quite often people seek Massage Therapy because of pain or restrictions, limited abilities or stress. I believe at looking at all of these pieces and finding a way to let them soften, to find the breath of the body and to reconnect to healthy intentional movement.
Registered Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Massage for Babies and Kids
Massage for Babies and Kids
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapists in British Columbia have under gone extensive training and have been required to pass board certified exams and are regulated by the College of Massage Therapist of British Columbia.
What to expect during a Therapeutic Treatment
Massage Therapists are trained to take a detailed history and to complete an assessment of posture and movement.
Once this has been completed, the therapist will review the findings and discuss a treatment plan.
On table treatment will consist of a combination of treatment techniques that are best suited to the needs of the client and are compatible with the treatment plan.
Communication with the therapist thru the treatment is important, including level of comfort, if the depth of treatment is suitable and if any changes are occurring in the tissues.
What to Wear
Client comfort is of utmost importance.
Clients can get undressed to wherever they feel most comfortable. Massage therapists are trained in draping techniques that allow for accessing areas that needs to be treated while maintaining the privacy of the client. Massage Therapists are trained to work on top of the sheets or clothing, wherever the client is most comfortable. The Massage Therapist will continue to check in thru the treatment to ensure the comfort level is still being met.
Homecare
At the end of the treatment the therapist will review how the treatment progressed and will make recommendations to support the recovery process which may include stretches, strengthening, rest or treatment with other health care providers.
Cathy graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 1999 and has been a member in good standing with the CMTBC since 1999.
Massage for Babies and Kids
Massage for Babies and Kids
Massage for Babies and Kids
See Their Light Meet Their Needs
Touch is an essential part of life, it helps us grow and fosters a strong neurological foundation. My role in working with children is to create a safe and healing place where children can feel at ease and in charge of their bodies, even when their bodies are not working optimally for them. During treatment I use games, songs and body awareness techniques that children can use in their daily routines and empower them with self-regulation strategies. Massage can be beneficial for sleep, digestions, muscle tension, anxiety, headaches, injuries, trauma, body awareness and sensitivities.
Cathy has continued education in Paediatric Massage and Massage for Children with Sensitivities and Sensory Needs and has attended numerous workshops and courses on Child Development including Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities.. Cathy has worked with children and movement fundamentals thru gymnastics for 35 years.
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Massage for Babies and Kids
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Prenatal Massage
Welcome to a wonderful and exciting journey. Pregnancy is a time to celebrate life , both your own and the one you are about to bring into this world. It is a time to nurture and nourish your body, to embrace the changes that are brought about by this enriching experience.
Massage can relieve many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as lower back pain, sciatica, stiff neck and shoulders, leg cramps and swollen ankles and sore feet. It can help to soothe the nervous system which can induce sleep more easily and more deeply. Massage can be very beneficial during the birth process both for relaxation and counter pressure during contractions.
Post Natal Massage
Caring for your little one is an important and demanding job. It is important to allow yourself time to heal from the birthing journey. Post pregnancy massage treatments look at what your needs are and how we can best support you as a parent. Treatment can ease those muscles that worked hard to carry and birth your baby. It can support the nervous system and help relax the body when transitioning to sleep, and can help with the functioning of the bladder and uterus and address post C-section scar restrictions.
Cathy has continued education in Pre and Postnatal Massage, Massage during the Birthing Process, Pre and Post Natal Exercise Specialist Training, Thai Pregnancy Massage, Visceral Massage, and Diastasis Recti-an Integrated Approach. Cathy has had the honour of supporting a number of babies and their parents at their birth as they enter the world.
Massage for Sports
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Massage for Sports
The body has a vast ability to be stretched, strengthened and pushed to it's limits. Athletes have a unique drive to excel and accelerate with their focused and dedicated training. Massage can be helpful in both the training and recovery phase of sport. It can support muscle tension, greater vitality and less fatigue in recovery as well as address biomechanical considerations for specific areas of concern.
Cathy trained as a competitive gymnast for 8 years and then went on to study Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, completing a Health and Fitness Certificate, her B.C.R.P.A. in Personal Training, Sports First Aid and Taping, and Exercise to Music. She then continued on to Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. Cathy has been certified with the National Coaching Certification Program since 1990, represented Team Canada as a coach for the Sea to Sky World Gymnestrada 2023 Team, was awarded Coach of the Year GFA by Gymnastics BC in 2022, and still attends many coaching workshops and courses.
Concussion Care
Concussion Care
Concussions and their long term effects are one of the biggest growing concerns in a health care world.
Dealing with the symptoms of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury can be difficult. Often the signs and symptoms of a concussion are intermittent, unpredictable and may not occur immediately after an incident. It is important to support yourself with a team approach to concussion management and to seek treatment as early as a concussion is suspected.
Massage Therapy can be helpful in supporting the health of the muscular and nervous systems and may help relieve symptoms.
Cathy completed Shift Concussion Management training Level 1 in 2018. She has training in Craniosacral therapy and believes a collaborative and integrative approach is key to recovery
Rates ( all prices include GST)
30 mins $65
45 mins $95
60 min $125
90 mins $190
Direct Billing Available for most Insurance Plans.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and E-transfer
PLAN for Communical Disease Prevention
Upon Entering
- The patient will be directed to proceed directly to the hand washing station and wash their hands for the required 20 seconds, with posters placed that also demonstrate how to wash their hands. They will be provided a freshly laundered hand towel to thoroughly dry their hands.
- The restroom will be cleaned between every patient with approved disinfectant.
- The patient will proceed directly to the treatment room and place any personal belongings in a designated area that can be sanitized between treatments.
- The therapist will leave the treatment room to proceed with treatment and wash their hands for the required 20 seconds. The therapist will do any charting and then rewash their hands before entering the treatment room.
- Tissues will be available to address any itching or touching to the face, to avoid and diminish face touching.
- A sealed garbage can will be provided in the treatment room fr any tissue use.
- All fabric furniture has been replaced with wipeable chairs.
- Appointments times have been spaced out to limit possible overlap of appointment time.
- Patients are asked to arrive on time and not early or late for appointments.
- Payments will be done directly after the treatment in the treatment room, made with the online billing system with extended medical and credit card payments that are pre-loaded, e-transfer will be accepted.
Enhanced Cleaning Protocol
- The clinic area, washroom and waiting area will be thoroughly cleaned using Health Canada Approved for use against Covid-19 disinfectants prior to any patient entering the clinic.
- Increased time between appointments has been implemented to allow for thorough cleaning of the treatment room, waiting area and washroom.
- The treatment table, table levers, face cradle, lotion bottles will be immediately cleaned and disinfected after each treatment.
- All linens, will be laundered using detergent and bleach between each use.
- A hepa air filter will be used in the treatment room with the agreement of both the therapist and the patient.
Professional Obligations
- The therapist remains in good standing with the college of Massage Therapy of BC. The therapist is following the guidelines at related to Covid-19 and informed consent put out by the CMTBC.
- The therapist carries professional liability insurance with Preventative Health Services and will complete Covid -19 screening questions as directed by the insuring group.