By nurturing the nervous system, the body and mind connect in calmness, promoting healing from within
CHARLOTTE MUSGRAVE, RMT
As a graduate from Victoria's West Coast College of Massage Therapy, I am passionate about what I do, and have enjoyed building a meaningful practice at home on the Saanich Peninsula.
I take a nurturing approach in my work, and try to recognize and address the specific needs of each person, by blending the clinical components from my education with life knowledge, grace and intuition.
I enjoy working with people who want to address root causes and underlying issues presenting as physical symptoms, as well as those who have an openness to let me attune to the body's energetics , allowing me to facilitate deeper release and healing from within.
I take great care in knowing my clients feel comfortable, and will always make sure that even the most therapeutic treatment maintains an element of relaxation.
My primary area of focus is women's wellness and supportive care through stressful life circumstances.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
Therapeutic Health Treatments
WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS
My primary area of focus. Supporting women through acute stressful life circumstances by offering therapeutic and healing touch to sooth the nervous system. A few of the reasons to seek supportive massage therapy include:
Divorce
Traumatic birth recovery
Grief
Hormonal imbalance
Institutional stress/burnout (work, school)
Caregiver fatigue
Motherhood
STRESS REDUCTION /
NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Massage therapy is a highly effective way to reduce both emotional and physical stress. Using specific techniques that calm the sympathetic nervous system, it is possible to sooth the body and mind, restoring balance where it's needed.
TRAUMA HEALING
The body holds onto past traumatic experiences, and often needs physical guidance to release what is held. Closely related to stress reduction, receiving supportive and compassionate care can allow the nervous system to soften into a state of safety and relaxation, which can enhance the process of healing from within.
MASTECTOMY/ BREAST SURGERY
I have completed both Level 1 & 2 of The Mastectomy Guide certification training- the first continuing education program of its kind in Canada. Suitable for pre and post op care, with in depth knowledge of the 18 types of breast surgery, scar tissue, post op complications and how to treat them, with compassion and care.
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Regular and consistent massage therapy, combined with craniosacral therapy, can offer relief from many forms of chronic pain conditions. The following is a list of conditions I work with and offer specific and educated care for:
Fibromyalgia
Headaches/Migraines
Low Back Pain
Sciatica
Post Surgical Pain
Neurological conditions, such as MS and Parkinsons
TMJ Dysfunction
Arthritis
Plantar Fasciitis
Tennis/Golfers Elbow
Frozen Shoulder
Scar Tissue
CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY
This delicate and subtle healing modality allows the body to heal itself, with guidance from gentle touch hand placements. Craniosacral therapy is a wonderful approach to releasing held tension and trauma, when both mind and body are ready to let go.
EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE
WCCMT 2500 Hour Competency-Based Mastery Level Registered Massage Therapy Program
Uplegder Institute Craniosacral Level I
Mastectomy Guide: Breast Cancer Pre/Post Op Care and Complications, Levels I&II
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training, Beginning Levels I & II
An Integrated Approach to Female Hormonal Health
Holistic Nutrition for Hormone Balancing
Functional Anatomy with Allison Denney: The Hip
Functional Anatomy with Allison Denney: The Rotator Cuff
ABMP Online Courses/Lectures:
A Detailed Guide to Generalized Neck Pain with Allison Denney
Scar Tissue Management, Levels I & II with Cathy Ryan and Nancy Keeney Smith
RATES + BOOKINGS
prices include 5% GST
60 MINUTES
$130
Choose 60 minutes for 1-2 areas of concern or focus. Optional for full body treatment if you do not have any specific areas of concern.
75 MINUTES
$150
If this is an initial booking choose this option, as it allows the time we need to sit and discuss all relevant health history in addition to 60 minutes of massage. Otherwise suitable for full body treatment with multiple areas of concern that need focused attention.
CANCELLATION POLICY
More than 24 hours notice is required to avoid cancellation fees.
12-24 hours notice is subject to 50% charge.
Less than 12 hours notice is subject to 100% charge.
Please consider I keep a weekly waitlist and can often fill a cancellation spot if I have enough notice.
BOOKING INFO
To book an initial treatment in my garden studio, please email me and I will book you in at my earliest availability.
An online booking link will be provided to you for subsequent bookings.
Please note* I only accept female clients at this time
North Saanich, B.C Canada
778 922 1553