Jillian is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) at Arc Therapy in Richmond, BC, dedicated to helping patients reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall health and quality of life. She believes every patient deserves individualized, evidence-informed care and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans that address the root cause of pain while supporting long-term recovery, mobility, and wellness.

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Her approach focuses on improving function, reducing discomfort, and helping patients return to their daily activities with greater strength, confidence, and ease.

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Conditions Treated

Jillian provides massage therapy for a wide range of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation-related conditions, including neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, muscle tension, repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), sports injuries, postural dysfunction, headaches, chronic pain, swelling, and mobility restrictions.

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She works with office workers experiencing postural strain, active individuals recovering from sports injuries, and patients undergoing post-surgical or post-injury rehabilitation.

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She also has a strong clinical focus on swelling, lymphatic dysfunction, and post-surgical recovery care through specialized Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) treatment.

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Treatment Focus

Jillian’s clinical focus includes lymphatic drainage therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, injury recovery, chronic pain management, and postural dysfunction correction. She is particularly passionate about supporting patients through recovery processes that require gentle, specialized care to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and promote healing.

Her treatments are designed to support both short-term symptom relief and long-term functional improvement.

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Treatment Modalities

Jillian is certified in the Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Levels 1 and 2, a highly specialized technique used to stimulate lymph flow and reduce swelling.

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Her massage therapy treatments may also include:

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• General Swedish Massage (GSM)

• Trigger Point Release Therapy (TRP)

• Myofascial Release Therapy

• Joint Mobilization

• Passive Stretching

• Pin and Stretch Techniques

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching

• Therapeutic Soft Tissue Techniques

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD – Dr. Vodder Method)

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These techniques work together to reduce pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, restore mobility, and support optimal recovery and tissue healing.

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Treatment Benefits

Patients seek Jillian’s care for support in:

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• Post-surgical recovery and scar healing

• Swelling and lymphedema management

• Sports injury rehabilitation

• ICBC and motor vehicle accident recovery

• Chronic pain and muscle tension

• Neck, back, and shoulder pain

• Postural dysfunction and repetitive strain injuries

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Jillian is committed to ongoing professional development and continually expands her clinical knowledge to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients of all ages and activity levels.

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Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, weight training, spending time outdoors in the sunshine, and exploring nature with her dogs.

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Languages Spoken: English.