Catherine Chow

Catherine Chow is a highly educated and experienced professional, holding three master's degrees in marketing, finance, and health. After transitioning from a successful career as a Marketing Director to becoming a medical practitioner, Catherine’s diverse background enhances her approach as a *Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)* and *International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)*.

As the *Director of the British Columbia Lactation Consultant Association (BCLCA)*, Catherine plays a key leadership role in advancing the professional development of lactation consulting and baby care. Since immigrating to Canada from Hong Kong in 2019, she has been dedicated to providing holistic health and wellness support for families.

Catherine’s *massage style* combines *relaxation* and *deep therapeutic techniques, utilizing **hot and cold contrast stones* for muscle relief and *deep tissue work* to promote longer-lasting and more effective treatments. Her approach is designed not only to ease tension but also to enhance mobility and overall well-being.

In her role as a *Lactation Consultant, Catherine specializes in assisting mothers with **challenging breastfeeding cases, particularly for older babies or those with **low or excessive milk supply* issues. Her personal experience of breastfeeding her two sons for four years, combined with her professional knowledge, allows her to provide compassionate, practical support in these complex situations.

Catherine is fluent in *English, Cantonese, and Mandarin*, allowing her to connect with and support a wide range of clients from different cultural backgrounds.

Additionally, Catherine has authored *four publications* on a range of topics, from new parent guidance to professional development and business strategies. Her comprehensive approach allows her to provide support that spans across life stages, contributing to long-term health and wellness.

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Catherine Chow擁有三個碩士學位，分別在市場營銷、金融和健康領域。從成功的市場營銷總監轉型為醫療從業人員，Catherine 憑藉其多元背景，在其作為*註冊按摩治療師 (RMT)* 和 *國際認證泌乳顧問 (IBCLC)* 的專業中發揮出色。

作為*卑詩省泌乳顧問協會 (BCLCA) 的理事*，Catherine 在推動泌乳顧問及嬰兒護理專業發展中扮演著關鍵的領導角色。自2019年從香港移居加拿大以來，她一直致力於為家庭提供全方位的健康與福祉支持。

Catherine 的*按摩風格結合了放鬆與深層治療技術，使用熱石與冷石交替來緩解肌肉疲勞，並進行深層組織按摩*，以促進長效的放鬆效果。她的手法不僅能減輕緊繃感，還能提升靈活度與整體健康。

作為*泌乳顧問，Catherine 專注於幫助那些面臨餵哺挑戰的媽媽們，特別是針對年齡較大的嬰兒或有極低或過量乳汁供應問題*的母親。她憑藉自身哺乳兩個兒子四年的親身經歷，結合專業知識，能夠為這些複雜情況提供貼心、實用的支持。

Catherine 精通*英語、廣東話和普通話*，能夠與來自不同文化背景的客戶建立緊密聯繫，並提供支持。

此外，Catherine 已出版了*四本著作*，內容涵蓋從新手父母指導到專業發展和商業策略等多個領域。她的全方位方法使她能夠在各個人生階段提供支持，助力長期的健康與福祉。

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# Bio for RMT

Catherine Chow is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and International Certified Lactation Consultant(IBCLC ). She has been working with moms and babies since 2016. Ever since coming to Canada in 2019 from Hong Kong, she has been serving families as a childbirth educator, doula, lactation consultant and now massage therapist. Catherine Chow 是註冊按摩治療師 (RMT) 和國際認證泌乳顧問 (IBCLC)。 自 2016 年以來，她一直從事媽媽和寶寶的工作。2019 年從香港來到加拿大以後，她一直為年青父母家庭服務，擔任分娩教育、導樂、泌乳顧問，現在還是按摩治療師。

As a massage therapist, she helps people (babies, men and women at any stage of their lives) address underlying causes of their discomfort, not simply treating symptoms. 作為按摩治療師，她幫助對象主要是嬰兒、產前產後婦女、所有人處於任何階段）解決他們不適的根本原因，而不僅僅是治療症狀。

Language Support: - English

- Mandarin

- Cantonese

- Malay 語言能力： - 英語

- 普通話

- 廣東話

- 馬來語

Catherine was well trained in: Catherine 在以下方面受過良好訓練：

*Pregnancy/ Postpartum Massage* *孕期/產後按摩*

- Back / Neck Pain - 背部/頸部疼痛

- Headaches / Migraines - 頭痛/偏頭痛

- Sciatica / Piriformis Syndrome - 坐骨神經痛/梨狀肌綜合症

- Ligament / Joint Pain - 韌帶/關節痛

- Swelling/Edema - 腫脹/水腫

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 腕管綜合症

- Delivery Recovery / Rehabilitation - 分娩恢復/康復

- Diastasis Recti - 腹直肌分離

- Cesarean / Tears / Episiotomies - 剖腹產/撕裂/外陰切開術

- Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation for Relief of Engorgement, Plugged Ducts and Mastitis (special consent need to be signed) - 哺乳期的治療性乳房按摩用於緩解生理性脹乳、乳管堵塞和乳腺炎 (通乳、催乳)（治療前需要簽署特別同意書）

*Baby Massage* *嬰兒按摩*

- Feeding / Breastfeeding Struggles - 餵養/母乳喂養的困難

- Colic / Gas / Constipation - 絞痛/脹氣/便秘

- Reflux / Regurge - 反流/反流

- Head Shape / Torticollis - 頭型/斜頸

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# Bio for Lactation Consultant

Catherine Chow is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and International Certified Lactation Consultant(IBCLC ). She has been working with moms and babies since 2016. Ever since coming to Canada in 2019 from Hong Kong, she has been serving families as a childbirth educator, doula, lactation consultant and now massage therapist. Catherine Chow 是註冊按摩治療師 (RMT) 和國際認證泌乳顧問 (IBCLC)。 自 2016 年以來，她一直從事媽媽和寶寶的工作。2019 年從香港來到加拿大以後，她一直為年青父母家庭服務，擔任分娩教育、導樂、泌乳顧問，現在還是按摩治療師。

As a lactation consultant, she is passionate about helping families transit smoothly into the new role of parenthood. She doesn’t just fix the latch, she empowers moms to be their own experts and enjoy breastfeeding! 作為一名泌乳顧問，她熱衷於幫助新手父母家庭順利過渡到為人父母的新角色。 她不只是單單指導含乳，她更會協助媽媽們，成就她們成為自己的育兒專家並享受母乳喂養！

She is the Director of British Columbia Lactation Association (BCLCA). She has two kids, a 14 year old and a 11 year old son. She breastfed them for 4 years. 她是加拿大B C省泌乳顧問協會 (BCLCA) 的董事。 她有兩個兒子，一個 14 歲和一個 11 歲。 她一共母乳喂養了他們 4 年。

Language Support: - English

- Mandarin

- Cantonese

- Malay 語言能力： - 英語

- 普通話

- 廣東話

- 馬來語

Common concerns we can address: 我們可以解決的常見問題：

• Nipple or breast pain, during or in-between feeds • 乳頭或乳房疼痛，

• Latch mechanics and positioning • 含乳指導

• Suspected tongue- or lip- ties, oral functional assessments and support through the release process （done by dental surgeons) as necessary • 疑似唇舌系帶緊、口腔功能評估，並在必要時通過釋放手術（小兒牙科外科醫生)提供支持

• How to tell if baby is actively drinking from the breast • 如何判斷寶寶是否主動吸吮乳房

• How to know if baby is getting enough milk • 如何知道寶寶是否吃夠了奶

• Efficiency of feeds (very frequent feeds, whether long or short) • 餵食效率（無論長短的非常頻繁的餵食）

• Fussiness or colic-like behaviours ( biting, pulling off, back-arching, etc.) • 煩躁或類似絞痛的行為（咬、拉扯、向後拱起等）

• Not enough breastmilk • 母乳不足

• Engorgement, milk blebs/blisters, blocked ducts, mastitis and other infections • 心理性漲乳、乳頭白點/水泡、乳管阻塞、乳腺炎和其他感染

• Feeding preemies, multiples, or tandem feeding • 餵養早產兒、多胞胎或大小寶同時餵養

• Not-yet-latching or breast refusal • 未能成功含乳或拒絕含乳

• Managing jaundice •應對黃疸治療

• Slow weight gain • 體重增加緩慢

• Feeding after breast surgery • 乳房手術後的餵養

• Supplementation, and finding the right tools and method for you and your family  • 其他非母乳的補充，並為您和您的家人尋找合適的工具和方法

• Induced or re-lactation • 誘導泌乳或再次親身哺乳

• Milk expression, different pumps, flange size/fit, and finding a routine that fits your goals (occasional or exclusive pumping) • 擠奶、不同的吸乳器、喇叭尺寸/配對，以及找到適合您目標的例行程序（偶爾吸乳或單獨吸乳）

• Bottle feeding challenges • 奶瓶餵養挑戰

• Introducing solids  • 引入固體

• Weaning, returning to work, or preparing to be away from baby • 斷奶、重返工作崗位或準備離開嬰兒

 What do you enjoy doing on your own outside of work? 工作之餘你喜歡自己做什麼？

In my spare time I enjoy making memories with my family, staying active through sports and being outdoors, and last, but not least, I love to sew and DIY household stuff! Thanks for taking time to find out about me... I look forward to hearing from you & hopefully working with you soon. 在工餘時間，我喜歡與家人一起創造回憶，通過運動和戶外活動，保持活躍。此外，我也喜歡縫紉和 DIY 家居用品！ 感謝您花時間了解我……我期待著您的來信並希望盡快與您合作。

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