Melanie Jean, Registered Massage Therapist

Melanie Jean, Registered Massage Therapist Kelowna RMT focused on breast cancer and breast surgery care, including elective and medically indicated procedures, plus Swedish massage therapy.

Home based clinic offering safe, comfortable, and professional care.

TREATMENT THURSDAY 🤍 | SCAR TISSUE TREATMENTA surgical scar doesn’t just affect the surface of your skin.As the body hea...
09/03/2026

TREATMENT THURSDAY 🤍 | SCAR TISSUE TREATMENT

A surgical scar doesn’t just affect the surface of your skin.

As the body heals, scar tissue can become firm, tight, sensitive, or less mobile. Sometimes the surrounding tissues can feel restricted too.

Scar tissue treatment focuses on improving the mobility and comfort of the tissues around a healed surgical area, using techniques appropriate for your stage of recovery.

Depending on your individual needs, treatment may include gentle work directly around the scar as well as the surrounding chest, breast, rib cage, abdomen, back, shoulder, or arm.

Treatment should never be about forcing or aggressively “breaking up” a scar.

It’s about working with your body, not against it. 🤍

Your healing timeline, surgical history, tissue sensitivity, and comfort all matter.

09/03/2026

Today is the launch of CMTA's campaign to remove the GST/HST on massage therapy in the 2026 federal budget - removing the tax lowers the cost of care for patients.

This is about affordability.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🤍 | RELAXATION TECHNIQUESRecovery isn’t just about what you do for your body. Sometimes, it’s also ab...
09/02/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🤍 | RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

Recovery isn’t just about what you do for your body. Sometimes, it’s also about giving your body permission to slow down.

After surgery, treatment, or during a stressful period, your nervous system can stay in a heightened state. Taking a few intentional moments to relax can help you reconnect with your body and create space for rest and recovery.

Try something simple today:

🌿 Take 5 slow, comfortable breaths
🌿 Let your shoulders soften
🌿 Stretch gently without forcing
🌿 Step outside for a few minutes
🌿 Put your phone down and sit quietly
🌿 Listen to calming music

You don’t need a complicated routine.

Sometimes, a few quiet minutes are enough to remind your body that it’s safe to rest.

Give yourself permission to pause today. 🤍

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY 🤍“Because of Melanie’s extensive experience as an RMT, she was able to work my entire upper chest, b...
09/01/2026

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY 🤍

“Because of Melanie’s extensive experience as an RMT, she was able to work my entire upper chest, breast, back, rib cage & arm area. This definitely resulted in my overall comfort.

She is very comfortable with her technique and has a skilled touch. She was conscious of her pressure. I found my breast area softened a little, and it felt less tight.”

I’m always grateful when a client takes the time to share their experience.

Every body and every recovery is different, which is why treatment is approached with careful attention to comfort, pressure, tissue changes, and individual needs.

🤍 Thank you for trusting me with your care.

Why does my chest feel numb, tingly, itchy… or even painful after breast surgery?Nerves can be stretched, irritated, or ...
08/31/2026

Why does my chest feel numb, tingly, itchy… or even painful after breast surgery?

Nerves can be stretched, irritated, or cut during breast surgery. As they heal, the sensations you experience can change — sometimes in ways that feel strange or unexpected.

You may notice:

• Numbness or reduced sensation
• Tingling or pins and needles
• Itching
• Burning or zinging
• Brief electric-shock sensations
• Increased sensitivity or tenderness

And nerve healing isn’t always linear. Sensations can come and go or change from one area to another as your nervous system continues to heal.

Your body has been through a lot. Give it time, patience, and compassion. 🤍

If you have persistent, worsening, or concerning symptoms, always check in with your surgical or healthcare team.

Say no to burnout. 💗You don’t have to earn your rest.You don’t have to finish everything on your list before you’re allo...
08/30/2026

Say no to burnout. 💗

You don’t have to earn your rest.

You don’t have to finish everything on your list before you’re allowed to slow down.

And you don’t have to keep saying yes when your body, mind, or energy is asking for no.

Sometimes self-care looks like:
✨ Saying no without over-explaining
✨ Taking a day off
✨ Asking for help
✨ Putting your phone away
✨ Cancelling plans when you need to
✨ Doing less — without feeling guilty
✨ Giving yourself permission to simply rest

Burnout doesn’t always happen because we’re doing something we love too much.

Sometimes it happens because we’ve been giving too much of ourselves for too long.

This Sunday, check in with yourself:

What can I put down?

You deserve rest before you reach empty. 🌿

There is still so much life ahead. 💗Cancer can make life feel very focused on the next thing — the next appointment, tre...
08/29/2026

There is still so much life ahead. 💗

Cancer can make life feel very focused on the next thing — the next appointment, treatment, surgery, scan, or milestone.

But there comes a point when you get to start looking beyond all of that.

Toward plans.
Toward adventures.
Toward celebrations.
Toward ordinary days that feel wonderfully ordinary.

You are allowed to dream about what comes next.

Looking forward is part of healing, too. 🌸

💗 Feature FridayThis week’s feature is a little different—and a little more personal. 🥰My mom has been making Knitted Kn...
08/28/2026

💗 Feature Friday

This week’s feature is a little different—and a little more personal. 🥰

My mom has been making Knitted Knockers, and one of my clients gave them a new name that I absolutely love:

Knitty Ti***es. 😂💗

Knitted Knockers are soft, lightweight, handmade breast forms that can be worn inside a bra after breast surgery.

They’re an option for anyone looking for a soft, lightweight alternative to a traditional breast prosthesis, whether temporarily or long-term.

My mom is making them in:

💗 A cup
💗 B cup
💗 C cup
💗 D cup

They’re made with care, a little bit of yarn, and apparently… a pretty great sense of humour. 😂

Because sometimes recovery needs a little comfort, a little support, and a little humour. 💗🧶

💗 Treatment ThursdayOne of the questions I hear is:“When can I have massage after breast surgery?”There isn’t one answer...
08/27/2026

💗 Treatment Thursday

One of the questions I hear is:

“When can I have massage after breast surgery?”

There isn’t one answer that applies to everyone.

Your timing depends on the type of surgery you’ve had, your healing, any complications, additional treatments such as radiation, and what your healthcare team recommends.

Before beginning treatment, we talk about your surgery, treatment history, current symptoms, and goals.

Once massage therapy is appropriate, treatment can be adapted to your stage of healing and comfort level.

That may mean gentle work around the surgical area, treatment of surrounding tissues, scar-focused techniques when appropriate, or working with the chest, shoulder, neck, and upper back to support comfortable movement.

Your healing timeline matters. Your comfort matters. And your treatment should meet you where you are. 💗

💗 Wellness WednesdayNervous System RegulationOur bodies respond to stress, uncertainty, pain, and change. After breast c...
08/26/2026

💗 Wellness Wednesday

Nervous System Regulation

Our bodies respond to stress, uncertainty, pain, and change. After breast cancer diagnosis or treatment, it can sometimes feel difficult to truly switch off.

Nervous system regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to relax. It’s about creating small opportunities for your body to feel safe, supported, and settled.

Try something simple:

💗 Take a few slow breaths.

💗 Go for a gentle walk.

💗 Spend a few quiet minutes outside.

💗 Listen to calming music.

💗 Connect with someone who makes you feel safe.

💗 Give yourself permission to rest.

💗 Notice how your body feels without judging it.

You don’t need a complicated routine. Sometimes a few intentional minutes can be enough to pause and check in with yourself.

And remember—there’s no perfect way to regulate your nervous system. Find what feels calming and supportive for you. 💗

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1370 McBride Road
Kelowna, BC
V1Y4A6

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Monday 7:45am - 1:45pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 1:45pm
Thursday 7:45am - 3:45pm
Friday 7:45am - 12:30pm

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