Clinically-informed care for sensitive and engaged humans
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC
Currently on sabbatical and in non-practising status with the CMTBC. I plan to return to practice in summer 2025.
I’m a Registered Massage Therapist (non-practising) with a focus on hands-on treatment that supports soft tissue health and nervous system regulation.
In each session, I draw from evidence-informed approaches including myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. My approach is subtle, precise, and responsive—ideal for those seeking care that honours sensitivity, complexity, and nuance.
My practice focuses on:
Releasing tension and restrictions in fascia and muscle
Supporting nervous system downregulation through gentle touch
Improving comfort, mobility, and ease of movement
Addressing symptoms related to persistent pain, injury, or postural strain
All treatments are provided within the scope of massage therapy as defined by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.
Who I Work Best With
This practice is a good fit for people who:
Are engaged in their own healing process and want support with the physical component
Experience persistent or complex discomfort or pain and are seeking sensitive, respectful care
Appreciate subtle, nervous-system-aware treatment
Prefer a collaborative, client-centred approach that adapts to how your body responds
While these sessions are grounded in physical treatment, I recognize that the body is not separate from the whole of who you are. Within the scope of massage therapy, I offer care that honours your lived experience and supports your physical goals in a co-created, respectful environment.
A Note on Fit
If you're simply looking to use your extended health benefits for general massage, there are many skilled RMTs who would be happy to support you.
My practice is specifically designed for those who want to work with a practitioner attuned to sensitivity, complexity, and the subtle layers of physical well-being.
My Practice Values:
My practice is rooted in respect for you, your body, your story, and the pace at which recovery unfolds.
These values guide every aspect of how I work:
Informed consent and clear communication
Consent is not a checkbox—it’s an ongoing dialogue. I prioritize transparency, check-ins, and mutual understanding throughout each session.
Client autonomy and collaboration
You are the expert on your own experience. I bring clinical skill and therapeutic presence; together, we tailor each session to reflect your needs and preferences.Respect for lived experience, complexity, sensitivity, and individual needs
No two bodies are the same. I honour the ways your history, identity, and sensitivity shape how you experience touch, pain, and recovery.Adaptability over protocol
There is no one-size-fits-all. I adjust my approach based on what your body communicates in real time, rather than following a fixed sequence.Pace that honours the nervous system
Real change happens when the body feels safe. I work slowly and sensitively, allowing your system to unify at a sustainable pace.Presence over performance
This is not a space where you need to “do it right” or strive for results. You are welcome as you are, and our work unfolds from that foundation.Trauma-sensitive, choice-driven care
I understand that touch can bring up unexpected sensations or memories. I offer treatment with awareness, choice, and the option to pause, shift, or stop at any time.A whole-person lens within professional scope
Though I work within the physical scope of massage therapy, I understand that pain and tension do not exist in isolation. I bring a grounded, integrative awareness to every session.Belief in the body’s capacity for change
Even when things feel stuck, I trust that your body has wisdom—and that subtle, respectful care can help unlock more ease, function, and vitality.
It’s an honour to do this work—and a privilege to be entrusted with your care.
About Dana
Honouring the body’s wisdom.
Grounded in professional integrity.
I’ve been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2012, licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. I am currently on sabbatical and in non-practising status with the CMTBC, and I’m in the process of reinstating my licence with the intention to return to clinical practice in summer 2025.
Over the years, I’ve worked in a range of clinical environments—running a small multidisciplinary clinic, collaborating with a team of sports performance and movement specialists, working in wellness centres, and practising within a longevity medicine setting. Across all populations, one thing remains true: people benefit from skilled, respectful guidance in learning to partner with their bodies.
In addition to hands-on care, I’ve taught at massage therapy colleges, supervised student clinics, and mentored new practitioners as they build confidence, competence, and therapeutic presence. I also worked alongside the leadership team at a massage therapy college to co-create and implement a Student Resilience program—an initiative that brought together my passions for well-being, personal development, and maintaining sustainable excellence in high-pressure environments. These roles have deepened my respect for the intelligence of the body—and for the ethical and multifaceted responsibility we hold as health care providers.
Though my massage therapy sessions are rooted in physical treatment and evidence-informed practice, my broader work is shaped by a deep commitment to personal growth, creative expression, and social responsibility. I maintain a creative practice, engage in ongoing inquiry about the nature of healing, and remain curious about the intersections of collective consciousness & spirituality, the physical & psychological human experience, and the impacts of partnering with the rhythms of the natural world.
Wellness, for me, is not just an individual pursuit—it’s a collective imperative. When we are well, we show up with more clarity, compassion, and capacity to create change.
My work is one small part of that vision.