I grew up in the outdoors and have always loved wild and rugged places. This love led me to pursue a degree in Biology, and I am fortunate to have worked as a field biologist all over BC and in many of the mountain National Parks. I moved to Field in 2018, and then to Golden a few years later, and very quickly realized that there was no other place in the world for me.

Being a field biologist is a physically demanding occupation. Over the years, I developed a deep appreciation for the body’s intrinsic strength and ability to heal itself, but also frustration from chronic injuries and associated pain. Combined, these experiences sparked a fascination with the human body that rapidly led me to a second career as a Registered Massage Therapist.

I graduated with honors from Calgary’s Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2021, and passed the regulated provincial board exams shortly after. As a BC RMT, I offer insurance billing for massage therapy.

My own lived experience and love of ‘nerding out’ has led me to be deeply interested in how and why our bodies work the way they do. I firmly believe that you are the expert when it comes to what your body is feeling, so appointments with me start with a brief, but targeted chat and assessment of what may be causing your body to feel the way it does. In treatment, my style is intuitive, evidence-based, and client-centered, with a focus on therapeutic massage that addresses the root causes of chronic pain, tension, and discomfort. I integrate manual therapy and proprioceptive techniques with modalities like DermoNeuroModulating, Clinical Neurodynamics, and somatic exercises to target the nervous system linked to the affected areas. By adjusting and actively retraining these systems, I aim to provide lasting relief and improved function.

My treatments can be highly interactive, incorporating client feedback throughout the session to make adjustments based on what feels right and effective. While relaxation is important, my practice is focused on active, therapeutic approaches rather than traditional relaxation massage. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, injury recovery, or functional imbalances, I offer a range of techniques to address these deeper concerns.

When I’m not in the treatment room, you’ll find me wandering through my garden, or biologizing, hiking, or mountain biking in the mountains around Golden.

To best support my current clients, I am generally not accepting new clients at this time. However, I do accept new clients referred by other healthcare practitioners on a case-by-case basis. If you have been referred, please send me a short email at jill@unravel-therapeutics.com with the name of the referring professional and a brief overview of your case, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

If you would like to be added to a waitlist for new client openings, please email me at jill@unravel-therapeutics.com.

For all other inquiries, feel free to reach out to me at: jill@unravel-therapeutics.com, or on Instagram @jillpackham.rmt

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