Buccal & Facial Massage Therapy in Langley BC
Thoughtful RMT Care for the Face, Jaw, Scalp & Neck
The face and jaw deserve the same thoughtful attention as the rest of the body.
Buccal & Facial Massage Therapy brings together external facial massage with care for the jaw, scalp, and neck, with optional intra-oral techniques when appropriate and consented to.
Your Registered Massage Therapist shapes the appointment around your individual presentation, comfort, preferences, and treatment goals—creating an experience that feels focused, unhurried, and distinctly personal.
RATES FOR BUCCAL & FACIAL MASSAGE • REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
$155
60 MIN
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All rates are listed in CAD and include applicable taxes. Direct billing is available as a courtesy for eligible services and insurance plans; coverage is determined by your insurer. ICBC appointments are available with select practitioners. We do not bill WorkSafeBC (WSBC). Debit and credit are accepted; cash is not accepted. Rates are subject to change.
A Different Way to Experience Registered Massage Therapy
Most massage therapy appointments naturally bring the back, shoulders, or limbs to mind.
Buccal & Facial Massage turns the focus somewhere different.
Your appointment can bring together the face, jaw, scalp, and neck through carefully selected hands-on techniques, with the option of intra-oral treatment when it has an appropriate place within your care.
It offers dedicated time for areas that may not always receive the same attention during a traditional massage therapy appointment.
Focused care. A lighter pace. An experience centred around you.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BUCCAL & FACIAL MASSAGE
WHAT IS BUCCAL MASSAGE?
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Buccal massage refers to hands-on treatment that may include working both externally around the face and jaw and intra-orally from inside the mouth.
During intra-oral treatment, your RMT wears appropriate gloves and uses manual techniques to work with accessible structures within their professional scope and training.
Intra-oral treatment is only one possible part of the appointment.
Your Buccal & Facial Massage may also incorporate:
External facial massage
Jaw-focused techniques
Scalp massage
Neck treatment
Gentle or flowing massage techniques
Warm towels
Optional intra-oral techniques
The combination can be adapted according to what you and your RMT decide is appropriate for your appointment.
MORE THAN INTRA-ORAL
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Buccal Massage Is Only Part of the Experience
You don't need to choose intra-oral treatment to enjoy a Buccal & Facial Massage appointment at MICRO.
Your RMT can work externally with areas of the face, jaw, scalp, and neck according to your individual presentation and preferences.
For some patients, optional intra-oral techniques may also have a place within the appointment.
For others, external treatment may be preferred.
Both choices are welcome.
Your care can still be thoughtful, focused, and complete without every available technique being used.
THE FACE & JAW
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Giving the Face & Jaw a Little More Attention
The face and jaw are active throughout the day.
Talking, eating, facial expression, concentration, and everyday habits all involve structures throughout this area.
You may also become more aware of your jaw or facial muscles during periods of clenching, prolonged concentration, or after a particularly full day.
A Buccal & Facial Massage appointment creates dedicated space for your RMT to assess relevant joint and soft-tissue concerns involving the face and jaw and discuss an approach suited to you.
FACE, SCALP & NECK
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From Your Scalp to Your Shoulders
The experience doesn't need to stop at the face.
Depending on your individual care, your RMT may incorporate treatment through areas such as the:
Scalp
Temples
Face and cheeks
Jaw
Neck
Upper shoulders
Bringing these areas together can create a more complete facial, head, and neck-focused appointment while allowing your RMT to adjust the amount of time spent in each area according to your priorities.
WHAT A BUCCAL & FACIAL MASSAGE FEELS LIKE
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What Does Buccal & Facial Massage Feel Like?
Your appointment can feel gentle, focused, rhythmic, or more targeted depending on the area being treated and what feels right for you.
External facial techniques may include slow or flowing movements across the face and jaw, while scalp and neck treatment can be incorporated to create a broader experience.
If intra-oral techniques are included, the sensation will naturally feel different from external massage.
Your RMT can adjust pressure and technique throughout the appointment.
You are always encouraged to share what feels comfortable.
INTRA-ORAL TREATMENT
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Intra-Oral Care, Always With Your Consent
Intra-oral massage involves your RMT working inside the mouth using gloved hands and appropriate infection prevention practices.
Before beginning, your RMT will explain what they are proposing, where they intend to work, and what you can expect.
You can ask questions before deciding whether you would like intra-oral treatment included.
And your choice can change at any time.
You may choose to:
Include intra-oral techniques
Modify the approach
Take a break
Return to external treatment
Decline intra-oral treatment altogether
Intra-oral care is an option—not an expectation.
TEMPERATURE
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Your Temperature Preference Matters
Everyone experiences heat differently.
What feels comfortably warm to one person may feel too warm to another, which is why temperature is not something you are expected to simply tolerate.
Your RMT will monitor the stones and check in with you about how the warmth feels.
If you would prefer:
Less heat
A stone removed
Warmth used for a shorter period
Stones avoided on a particular area
A return to hands-on massage
you can say so at any point.
Your feedback helps shape the appointment.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
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Preparing for Your Buccal & Facial Massage
Arriving with a clean face can make it easier to incorporate facial massage into your appointment.
If possible, consider arriving without heavy makeup or skincare products that you would prefer not to have removed or disturbed.
Let your RMT know about anything relevant to treatment around the face or mouth, including:
Recent dental procedures
Current oral irritation or concerns
Recent facial procedures
Skin sensitivity
Recent injections or cosmetic treatments
Areas you would prefer not to have treated
Your RMT can then discuss how your appointment may be adapted.
BUCCAL VS TMJ-FOCUSED MASSAGE
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Buccal & Facial Massage or TMJ-Focused Care?
There can be some overlap, but the two appointments have different intentions.
Buccal & Facial Massage offers a broader face-focused experience that may bring together facial, scalp, jaw, and neck massage with optional intra-oral techniques.
TMJ-focused Registered Massage Therapy begins more specifically with jaw or TMJ-related physical concerns and an RMT assessment of relevant joints and soft tissues.
If your primary reason for booking is jaw pain, TMJ-related discomfort, or headaches, our dedicated TMJ & Headache Massage Therapy information may be the more helpful place to begin.
If you're drawn to a broader facial and jaw-focused massage experience, Buccal & Facial Massage may be the option you're looking for.
Face, Jaw & More
An appointment that brings together the face, jaw, scalp, and neck rather than focusing on a single area in isolation.
Intra-Oral is Optional
Buccal techniques may be included when appropriate and wanted, with your comfort and consent guiding the experience.
Personalized Care
Pressure, pacing, areas of focus, and treatment techniques can be adapted to create an appointment that feels right for you.
BOTOX, FILLER & FACIAL PROCEDURES
Planning Around Cosmetic & Facial Treatments
If you've recently received Botox, dermal filler, a medical peel, or another facial procedure, timing can be an important part of planning your massage appointment.
Recommendations can vary depending on the procedure, treatment area, product used, and instructions provided by the healthcare professional who performed it.
Before booking, let us know about recent facial procedures so your RMT can determine whether your appointment should proceed as planned, be modified, or be scheduled for a later date.
When you've been given specific aftercare instructions by your injector or healthcare provider, please follow their guidance.
A little planning helps make room for both forms of care.
Getting Started Is Simple
Find and book the care that feels right to you
01 | CHOOSE YOUR PRACTITIONER
Explore our Registered Massage Therapists and Registered Clinical Counsellors to find the right fit.
02 | BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Choose Registered Massage Therapy in Langley or Registered Clinical Counselling virtually or in person by appointment.
03 | CONNECT WITH YOUR PRACTITIONER
Join us in clinic or online and begin with a conversation about what brings you in.
