RMT Jennifer

01/29/2026

Standing with nursing unions and healthcare professionals across North America to honour Alex Pretti.

01/27/2026

BCNU is deeply saddened by the death of Alex Pretti, a Minnesota ICU nurse who was killed over the weekend. Alex was a nurse who showed up to care for others - in his work and in his life - and dedicated himself to his patients and his community. His death is a tragedy and an injustice. Across our profession, nurses understand what it means to support one another and to care for our communities. On January 28 at 5:30pm PST, BCNU’s Council will join the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and National Nurses United, in observing a moment of silence and lighting candles in his memory, and we encourage members to do the same wherever they are.

01/26/2026

January feels quiet on the surface - It's often a time of “wintering” when people pause and reassess how they’re feeling after a busy year and holiday season. A time where energy is conserved and foundations are quietly laid for the rest of the year.

In clinic, I’m seeing people in all stages of treatment from acute care to maintenance and prevention.

For some, their symptoms have resolved and they no longer require care, for others they're in that transitional phase making steady gains and progress, and others are just beginning their recovery journey.

I try to keep my practice calm, thoughtful, and responsive to the needs of the community — especially during these in-between months.

Regardless of where you are in your “wintering”, I’m around and happy to help when it’s the right time for you.

01/07/2026

A few historic photos of my very own circa 1990.
Wondering if 2026 is going to be like a chestnut mare or a bay gelding. You know, so we can adequately prepare and maybe lunge it for a bit first...

12/19/2025

Illustration of a "multifactorial model of chronic pain in which symptoms arise from patient vulnerability and psychosocial, biomedical, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral factors."

https://journals.lww.com/pain/citation/2025/12000/can_the_pain_field_learn_from_the_functional.6.aspx

In this week’s Featured Image, Gormsen et al. illustrate a multifactorial model of chronic pain in which symptoms arise from patient vulnerability and psychosocial, biomedical, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral factors. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iBdwqN

12/11/2025

How I Decide Whether to Accept New Patients

My online schedule doesn’t automatically indicate whether I’m able to take on new patients. I assess my capacity on an ongoing basis, prioritizing acute/urgent needs and the continuity of care for my current caseload.

This approach helps me maintain reasonable follow-up wait times and provide the level of care I feel patients deserve.

Because my schedule changes constantly, there are times when I can accept new patients within a few days—and times when I may not be able to onboard anyone for several weeks. I’m careful not to accept more new patients than I can support with ongoing care.

I also use a brief screening and intake process for all first-time patients. Sometimes the first appointment can be booked online, and sometimes I book it myself after reviewing the intake form.

This allows us to start strong: all documents are completed ahead of time, expectations are clear, and your appointment time can focus on assessment and treatment—not paperwork.

Now accepting new patients for January 2026.
Please contact me directly to book. ❤️

12/11/2025

Is it safe to use a massage gun on your neck?
Dr Betsy Grunch, neurosurgeon, explains really well.

12/03/2025

Direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, and 30 insurers participating in Telus E Health. 💚

I'm an approved provider with all other insurers, and they will reimburse directly to patient within a few business days, typically.

BOOK APPOINTMENT: https://mapleridgermt.janeapp.com

11/29/2025

Apollo wants to reminder everyone that there are only 3 weeks left in 2025 to book an appointment with his mama 🤩

https://jenniferslauenwhite.janeapp.com

11/19/2025

Who’s the “BEST” Massage Therapist in Maple Ridge?

I see this question all the time. And honestly… I get why people ask. Personal recommendations feel trustworthy. You want someone who’s skilled, safe, aligned with your values, and able to support your goals. Makes total sense.

But here’s the real answer:
The “best” therapist is the one who’s the best fit for you.
Not the one with the most likes, the most followers, or even the most years in practice.

What actually matters is the match between:

Your unique:
- Needs
- Injury or condition
- Goals
- Values and beliefs
- Expectations of care
- Communication preferences

AND

The therapist’s unique:

- Education, training, and continuing coursework
- Areas of interest or focus
- Techniques, style, and clinical approach
- Communication and bedside manner
- Treatment environment and accessibility

Over the last 20 years, I’ve been lucky to work alongside some truly incredible RMTs in Maple Ridge and beyond. For example, I know therapists who have focused their careers on:
-Supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum
-Pelvic health–related concerns, including those recovering from surgery or cancer treatment, and survivors of sexual assault
-Persistent and complex pain, nervous system regulation, and pain-science–informed practice
-Advanced education, research, and teaching
-Working with older adults, people with disabilities, or specialized athletic populations

We are fortunate to have a lot of skilled therapists in this community, each with different strengths.

So the “BEST” therapist?

It’s the one whose strengths match what you need.

And honestly—we’ve got many excellent options right here in Maple Ridge.

Shout-out to my colleagues for the work you do every day. ❤️