JILLIAN BATTISTA
JILLIAN BATTISTA
PT, DPT, MS
Jill received a Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, including a fellowship in Biomechanics Research from Merrimack College, before going on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England. She completed a Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions where her passion for education and training is evident in her role as a lab instructor for the physical therapy students at the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
HIS PASSION
Jill played NCAA Division I Women’s Ice Hockey for Merrimack College and has a deep understanding of the demands of high-performance sports. She also has a rich background in youth hockey, having played for the Buffalo Bisons, and in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) with the Burlington Barracudas and Brampton Canadettes.
Having personally witnessed the debilitating effects of a high-level injury, she understands the physical challenges athletes face and the mental hurdles that come with recovery. Whether it’s a physical setback or the mental strain of returning to competition, Jill knows the importance of addressing both aspects in her treatment. She believes that effective care requires not just understanding the body’s mechanics but also the psychological factors that affect performance.
SPECIALTIES
- Biomechanical efficiency evaluations
- Targeted exercise programs
- Manual therapies (massage, trigger point release, myofascial release)
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Dry needling
- Joint manipulation and mobilization
Jill is a proud member of Buffalo Bill’s Mafia and isn’t shy about showing it. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her at the beach, practicing hot yoga, or sharing stories and pictures of her Godson Benny.
Bando Performance Center
900 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
