Maria Payne RMT

Maria Payne RMT I offer massage therapy, yoga, wellness workshops, birth doula services in Porters Lake

Hi I’m Maria

I help ease your body’s transition, with massage, yoga, energy healing, and doula work. Whether you’re an athlete adapting to an injury, an expecting mother, or even adapting to inevitable aging, my services can support your body in its transition.

Growth can be pretty uncomfortable. Juggling work, school, relationships, and self-care feels like a constant balancing ...
11/18/2025

Growth can be pretty uncomfortable. Juggling work, school, relationships, and self-care feels like a constant balancing act. Most days, I find myself in the thick of it, unsure whether to push harder or ease back and integrate everything life throws at me. It’s a push and pull, kind of like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—life is a dance. Amid the continuous movement, there are still points where pivotal change happens, whether it’s a crash or a breakthrough. We all try to find calm in the chaos because chaos is vital for life. It’s from this chaos that we embrace change.

With the seasons shifting and the holidays coming up, there’s this pervasive sense of preparation in the air.

I feel the pull to dive deeper into my studies. The challenge of growing Kindred and wanting to offer more to my community, while not having the capacity, is real. I’m learning to value quality over quantity. The urge to grow isn’t something I have to act on right now. The seasons teach us to look inward, and I need to follow their lead.

Some flowers take years to bloom, and we can’t rush growth or healing. Being patient with our progress and honoring the spaces we’ve already overcome is essential.

The things that take the longest often give us the most in return.

My focus this year is on osteopathic training. I’m gradually stepping away from massage therapy to integrate this new learning into my practice. Change is uncomfortable, but eventually, we have to take that leap forward to honor what truly resonates with us.

I see the real value in osteopathy. I want to deepen my skills as a therapist and truly listen to my clients.

Osteopathy is calling me inward, inviting exploration and learning.

As my extroverted days become fewer, it’s time to embrace this seasonal shift and focus on turning my energy inward.

Growth can be pretty uncomfortable. Juggling work, school, relationships, and self-care feels like a constant balancing ...
11/18/2025

Growth can be pretty uncomfortable. Juggling work, school, relationships, and self-care feels like a constant balancing act. Most days, I find myself in the thick of it, unsure whether to push harder or ease back and integrate everything life throws at me. It’s a push and pull, kind of like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—life is a dance. Amid the continuous movement, there are still points where pivotal change happens, whether it’s a crash or a breakthrough. We all try to find calm in the chaos because chaos is vital for life. It’s from this chaos that we embrace change.

With the seasons shifting and the holidays coming up, there’s this pervasive sense of preparation in the air.

I feel the pull to dive deeper into my studies. The challenge of growing Kindred and wanting to offer more to my community, while not having the capacity, is real. I’m learning to value quality over quantity. The urge to grow isn’t something I have to act on right now. The seasons teach us to look inward, and I need to follow their lead.

Some flowers take years to bloom, and we can’t rush growth or healing. Being patient with our progress and honoring the spaces we’ve already overcome is essential.

The things that take the longest often give us the most in return.

My focus this year is on osteopathic training. I’m gradually stepping away from massage therapy to integrate this new learning into my practice. Change is uncomfortable, but eventually, we have to take that leap forward to honor what truly resonates with us.

I see the real value in osteopathy. I want to deepen my skills as a therapist and truly listen to my clients.

Osteopathy is calling me inward, inviting exploration and learning.

As my extroverted days become fewer, it’s time to embrace this seasonal shift and focus on turning my energy inward.

11/15/2025

Massage Therapy Opening tomorrow morning at 11:00am!
Send me a DM to book

🩵💙 BLUE BELT 💙🩵I’m forever grateful for my gym and training partners on this incredible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. Thi...
11/13/2025

🩵💙 BLUE BELT 💙🩵

I’m forever grateful for my gym and training partners on this incredible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. This experience has been life-changing, teaching me self-defense and the importance of perseverance. Waking up at 5:15 to train multiple times a week has truly transformed my life. Jiu jitsu teaches us the value of persistence—nothing comes instantly, and showing up is key. As my coach says, aim to be one percent better each day. It really is a reflection for the practice of life 💙This blue belt means the world to me because it’s a reminder that I can do hard things. Don’t get me wrong; I think the journey is just beginning with a blue belt, but it represents overcoming obstacles.

As a woman, joining Brazilian Jiu Jitsu showed me that there are supportive and respectful men out there, eager to see women succeed. They treat you as a teammate. The supportive environment that my training partners and coaches have created has helped me calm past anxieties and grow. I owe so much to the amazing community of Maritime BJJ and my training partners who remind me to keep showing up every day.

Shoutout to my coach, , who has taken more than a few kicks to the face during my learning process and shown immense patience. He really is the best coach! I am so grateful for the gym environment he’s cultivated.

The hardest part of BJJ is stepping on the mat for the first time, and I promise you this practice is inclusive to all ages and body types—there is a place for you! It is never too late to start. 💙

If you’re interested, please know you can always reach out with questions. We need more women on the mats in the Maritimes! I hope my journey can inspire you to take that leap!

Last minute openings for tomorrow (Tuesday) 3:00pm & 5:15pm Send a message or book online
11/04/2025

Last minute openings for tomorrow (Tuesday) 3:00pm & 5:15pm

Send a message or book online

10/28/2025

Dealing with sinus tension from a lingering cold that just won’t go away?

Kickstart your lymphatics and relieve tension with some of my favorite hacks, which I use when managing a chronic cold. I often share these with clients who struggle with chronic head tension. Some of us experience lingering headaches after a bad cold because the sinuses are so compacted, which is why I love osteopathy—it really helps open up the sinuses and provides relief.

Here are some of my favorite tools to use at home.

Let me know if they work for you, and if not, I have openings for massage therapy next month. It’s not too late to book an appointment and take charge of your preventative health before the end of the year. With benefits plans resetting soon, now is the time to set positive intentions for the upcoming season. Let me know if these help you.

Stay safe this cold season 💙 best health care plan is presentation!

All the best!

Maria xo

10/28/2025

Today at 4:15pm
Wednesday - 12:30pm & 1:45pm
Thursday - 9:30am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:15pm
Friday (added) - 8:30am & 9:45am

Next week (back to school):
Monday - 11:15am, 3:00pm
Tuesday - 9:30am, 10:45am, 12:00pm
Wednesday - 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:15pm

Don't miss out on making the most of your health benefits before year-end! Book your session now!!!

December spots are filling fast! ✨

10/23/2025

Hey sensitive souls, I see you 🦋

Sometimes, we get lost in the changing seasons, whether it’s where we are hormonally in our cycle or the seasonal cycle itself. There’s something to be said about going outside, listening, and reconnecting with yourself, especially in the morning. Just waking up and calling your energy back to set the day right is important. It’s okay to make time to connect with yourself, to recognize who we are, and to understand how we can best help those around us—especially for us healthcare workers or anyone working closely with people. It’s even more important for our mental health, as it creates space to reconnect and ground ourselves. My favorite place to do this is in nature. Where do you like to connect? How do you ground yourself after a busy month, a hectic week, or a long day? How do you return to your true authenticity?

Share your grounding practices in the comments below to inspire the collective 🦋

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