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Kristin Richards RMT

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Welcome! I aim to provide a safe, inclusive space for Registered Massage Therapy. Appointments open through Dec 2025.

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  • Tuesdays & Thursdays only
  • No direct billing (pay via e-transfer or online credit card)
  • Let me know if you have dog allergies, a fear of dogs, or mobility issues (the clinic is accessible via a stairwell only)

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Treatment

Trauma-informed Registered Massage Therapy

I strive to create a calm, supportive space where you can gently notice tension, patterns of effort, and areas that need extra care. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, and at home in your body. I let go of assumptions and stay fully present with the tissues, noticing and tracking my own nervous system as I work. By understanding how the body’s systems influence the nervous system,... Read More

I strive to create a calm, supportive space where you can gently notice tension, patterns of effort, and areas that need extra care. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, and at home in your body.

I let go of assumptions and stay fully present with the tissues, noticing and tracking my own nervous system as I work. By understanding how the body’s systems influence the nervous system, I can offer touch that is intentional, responsive, and nurturing.

I don’t provide traditional “deep tissue” massage, but when deeper work is needed, we approach it gently to support lasting change. I use techniques such as Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Visceral approaches, and may suggest simple home practices to support your wellbeing between sessions.

This approach helps you feel regulated, supported, and more connected to your body, making sessions effective, restorative, and sustainable for both of us.

Please let me know if you are pregnant or postpartum so I can set up the table for your comfort.

I honor the ləkʷəŋən peoples, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ peoples, whose lands I live and work upon.

Kristin Richards
(She/Her/Hers) RMT SEP

In 2005, I graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and became a Registered Massage Therapist. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked in a variety of settings including spas, multidisciplinary clinics, mobile/in-home treatments, and a home-based practice. I’m currently practicing at Heart of the Village Massage Therapy in Oak Bay.

In 2023, I completed a three-year Somatic Experiencing® program and received my Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) certificate.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that with safety and support, our bodies and nervous systems have an innate ability and wisdom to heal. I gently invite curiosity toward the sensations and signals within your body — exploring how they can guide and inform your healing journey. With the safety of your nervous system as my highest priority, I do not offer traditional or conventional “deep tissue” massage. When appropriate, however, we can work together with deep-lying structures in ways that can have a profound effect on your system’s regulation and wellbeing.

My approach integrates a variety of techniques, including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Visceral Manipulation, and may include invitations for supportive home care.

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me cycling with my family around Victoria, experimenting in the kitchen, playing soccer, or escaping into a good book.

I acknowledge and respect the ləkʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory I live, work, and grow, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Areas of Focus

  • PTSD and C-PTSD

  • Burnout

  • Anxiety and panic attacks

  • Depression

  • Grief and loss

  • Sleep difficulties (Insomnia)

  • ADHD

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Chronic neck, shoulder, and back tension

  • Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long COVID

  • Digestive issues

  • Pregnancy and postpartum care

  • Children (ages 8 and up)

In 2005, I graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and became a Registered ... Read More

Ruby Richards
(She/Her/Hers)

I’m a 28lbs 2 year old Cavapoo (mix of King Charles Cavalier and Poodle) I sleep in my dog bed in the corner of Kristin’s treatment room most days. I’m still learning to be in a clinic and greeting people. I love laying beside the fireplace, chasing pinecones and going for long walks.

I’m a 28lbs 2 year old Cavapoo (mix of King Charles Cavalier and Poodle) I sleep in my dog bed in... Read More

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Located at: Suite 206- 2186 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria
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Need Help? 250.920.8415 kristinrmt@gmail.com