Chiropractic
Care Focused on Movement, Recovery & Resilience
At Mountain Ridge Wellness, chiropractic care is about more than simply reducing pain. Our goal is to help people move better, recover more effectively, and build long-term resilience so they can continue doing the things that matter most to them.
Whether you are dealing with back pain, headaches, sports injuries, workplace strain, nerve-related symptoms, or simply feeling limited by discomfort, our approach focuses on understanding the root contributors to your symptoms and creating a personalized treatment plan that supports your goals.
Located in Maple Ridge, our multidisciplinary clinic works collaboratively with chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, counselling, red light therapy, infrared sauna therapy, and rehabilitation-focused care to support the whole person, not just a single area of pain.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the spine, joints, muscles, nerves, and movement system.
When joints become restricted, muscles tighten, movement patterns change, or injuries occur, the body often compensates. Over time, these compensations can contribute to pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, nerve irritation, and decreased performance.
Evidence-informed chiropractic care aims to restore movement, improve function, reduce discomfort, and support the body’s ability to recover and adapt.
At Mountain Ridge Wellness, treatment is always individualized. No two patients move the same, recover the same, or have the same goals.
What To Expect During Your First Visit
Your initial appointment includes:
- Health history review
- Physical examination
- Movement assessment
- Orthopaedic and neurological testing when appropriate
- Discussion of goals
- Personalized treatment recommendations
Whenever possible, treatment is provided on the first visit.
Patients leave with a clear understanding of:
- What we found
- What may be contributing to symptoms
- Recommended treatment options
- Expected timelines
- Self-management strategies
Our Treatment Approach
We believe effective care begins with understanding the whole picture. Every new patient includes a comprehensive assessment designed to understand you, your current symptoms, injuries, lifestyle demands in and outside of work, mobility limitations, and treatment goals.
Treatments & Modalities Used
Adjustments and mobilizations are used to help improve joint movement, reduce restrictions, and restore normal motion throughout the spine and extremities.
Many painful conditions involve muscles, fascia, tendons, and connective tissues. Treatment may include soft tissue therapy, myofascial release, stretching, and mobility work.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) may be used to address chronic soft tissue restrictions, scar tissue, and movement limitations.
Stimpod therapy is often utilized when nerve irritation, neuropathy, or persistent nerve-related symptoms are present.
Conditions commonly addressed include:
- Neuropathy
- Nerve irritation
- Radicular symptoms
- Numbness and tingling
- Persistent nerve pain
Treatment plans are individualized based on examination findings and patient goals.
Long-term improvement often requires more than passive treatment.
Whenever appropriate, patients receive individualized exercises and movement strategies designed to improve mobility, strength, stability, and resilience.
Cupping can be incorporated to help address tissue tension, mobility restrictions, and recovery concerns. It helps lift the fascia and a deep release of the tissues within the region of treatment.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching helps improve flexibility, mobility, and functional movement patterns.
Shockwave Therapy has become one of the most valuable tools for chronic tendon injuries and stubborn musculoskeletal conditions.
Shockwave Therapy may be beneficial for:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Hip pain
- Chronic soft tissue injuries
Many patients specifically seek Shockwave Therapy in Maple Ridge when traditional treatment approaches have not provided lasting improvement.
Class 3B laser therapy may be incorporated to support recovery, reduce discomfort, and complement other treatment approaches.
Conditions Commonly Treated
Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care. Whether symptoms are acute or long-standing, treatment focuses on improving movement, reducing irritation, and helping patients return to normal activities.
Modern lifestyles place significant demands on the neck and upper back. Chiropractic care may help improve mobility, reduce tension, and address contributing movement restrictions.
Jaw discomfort, clenching, tension headaches, and restricted jaw movement frequently involve multiple structures beyond the jaw itself. Chiropractic care may be combined with acupuncture, massage therapy, or rehabilitation strategies when appropriate.
Our clinic works extensively with active individuals and competitive athletes involved in baseball, lacrosse, hockey, strength training, running, and recreational sports.
Common concerns include:
- Shoulder injuries
- Throwing-related injuries
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Sprains and strains
- Overuse injuries
- Recovery optimization
Many headaches involve contributions from the neck, jaw, posture, stress, and surrounding musculature. A thorough assessment helps determine whether chiropractic treatment may be appropriate.
Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning, or radiating discomfort often require a comprehensive assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy.
Many patients spend long hours driving, sitting, working at computers, or performing repetitive physical tasks. Chiropractic care can help address movement restrictions and tension associated with these demands.
Who We Help
Mountain Ridge Wellness has developed a strong reputation among RCMP officers and first responders throughout the region.
The physical and mental demands of policing can place significant stress on the body. Shift work, prolonged sitting, equipment loads, repetitive physical demands, training requirements, and injury exposure can all contribute to ongoing discomfort and mobility limitations.
Our goal is to help first responders maintain movement, recover effectively, and continue performing at a high level both on and off duty.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or active teenager involved in sports, chiropractic care can play an important role in recovery and performance.
We commonly work with:
- Baseball players
- Lacrosse athletes
- Hockey players
- Runners
- Strength athletes
- Youth athletes
- Recreational competitors
Treatment focuses on helping athletes recover, maintain mobility, improve movement efficiency, and return to activity safely.
While this page focuses primarily on general chiropractic care, Dr. Chelsea Lillbeck also has extensive experience working with pregnant patients, infants, and children.
Dedicated pages are available for:
- Prenatal Chiropractic Care
- Paediatric Chiropractic Care
- Webster Technique
These services are designed to address the unique needs of growing families while maintaining an evidence-informed approach to care.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! You do not need a referral to see a chiropractor.
Most extended health plans provide chiropractic coverage. Direct billing may be available depending on your provider.
Treatment recommendations vary depending on your condition, goals, and response to care.
Most patients tolerate adjustments very well. Treatment is always tailored to your comfort level.
Yes. Some patients specifically book for Shockwave Therapy treatment plans.
Absolutely. We regularly work with athletes of all ages and activity levels.
Yes. Dedicated prenatal chiropractic services are available through our clinic.
Related Services
Many patients benefit from combining chiropractic care with:
- Registered Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Shockwave Therapy
- Red Light Therapy
- Infrared Sauna Therapy
- Counselling
- Recovery Room Sessions
Our collaborative team approach allows us to create care plans that support movement, recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.