Maria Payne RMT

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!

11/04/2025

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

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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

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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 🦋

10/22/2025

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10/22/2025

This Saturday!

Kindred Events/Series at Maria Payne RMT.

10/22/2025

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10/21/2025

The New Moon in Libra brings a feeling of change. As the leaves begin to fall, I feel a pull back to my true self. Just like the wolves that howl at the moon, I too yearn to bask in her glow. The moon’s feminine light awakens the dark night sky, lighting the path for my inward journey. I want to bury deep into the earth’s core, to let go and integrate, and to heed the call to come home. The feminine energy cries out to be seen. As the threads of time grow thinner, nature responds to this call home. Like animals, we feel it deep in our bones—to prepare our nests for the colder months, to mourn the past, and to dream about what’s to come. In the stillness of the dark, we find reflection. We enter the void with a knowing that the light will return. There’s a hope for new patterns in the stitches of time, a rewriting of our ancestors’ pain. We’re on a journey to discover our true selves, carving out new possibilities in the web of time. Embrace the process, surrender to the present with patience and compassion; our darkness deserves to be celebrated just as much as our light. The parts deep within our soul are the foundation for our light to shine. Honor your progress and stay true to your creation. Staying true to your heart, you lead the way to genuine self-expression.

Feeling called to work with this energy?

Join me at Kindred this evening at 7:30 PM as we begin our moon ceremonies. Together, we'll honor this present moment and immerse ourselves in the energy of the New Moon 🌙. I'm excited to collaborate with acupuncturist to create this deep container.

Also, join me and artist/crone Karen Schlick this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM for a Samhain celebration, where we'll honor the ancestors through a mask-making exploration.

I'm thrilled to embark on this journey with you as we create a safe and sacred space within the historic 100-year-old hall.

Link is in bio to reserve your spot 💙