Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Myofascial Release Specialists in Hibbing
Founded in 2012, Ohana Therapeutic Massage was established to provide specialized myofascial release therapy for individuals suffering from chronic pain. Our practice focuses on treating the body as a whole, addressing the root causes of discomfort rather than isolated symptoms. With over 16 years of experience and 500+ hours of advanced training in John Barnes Myofascial Release, our lead therapist Paula VanBaalen combines technical expertise with personalized care. We emphasize holistic healing through techniques that promote fascial mobility, postural improvement, and long-term pain relief.Our approach integrates client education, self-care resources, and a nurturing environment to support sustainable wellness. We serve clients seeking alternatives to conventional pain management, prioritizing those with complex conditions unresponsive to other therapies. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures access to the latest advancements in myofascial therapy while maintaining a client-centered practice philosophy.
Services
Myofascial Release
Biomat Therapy
Self-Care Resources
Cupping
Fascial Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Expert Level JBMFR Practitioner with 500+ hours of specialized training
- Treating complex chronic pain conditions since 2012
- Comprehensive approach combining therapy, education, and self-care
- Personalized sessions addressing whole-body fascial connections
- Proven results with clients unresponsive to conventional treatments
Associations and certifications
- John Barnes Myofascial Release
- ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)
What people say
Life-changing pain relief
Expert fascial assessment
Nurturing healing environment
Effective chronic pain management
Personalized treatment approach
Services
Myofascial Release
John Barnes Myofascial Release treats connective tissue restrictions causing chronic pain. Gentle sustained pressure releases fascial adhesions, improving mobility and reducing discomfort. Sessions address whole-body patterns rather than isolated symptoms, with clients reporting improved posture, reduced inflammation, and lasting pain relief through this specialized hands-on approach.
Biomat Therapy
Biomat sessions deliver deep-penetrating far infrared heat for muscle relaxation and pain relief. This non-contact therapy increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular healing. Ideal for clients seeking stress reduction or arthritis management through controlled thermal therapy that mimics natural sunlight benefits without UV exposure.
Self-Care Resources
Comprehensive self-care programs teach fascial maintenance techniques for home practice. Clients receive guided instruction in mobility exercises, pain management tools, and postural correction strategies. These resources extend treatment benefits between sessions, empowering individuals to actively participate in their ongoing recovery and wellness maintenance.
Fascial Assessment
Comprehensive postural evaluations identify fascial restrictions affecting body mechanics. Standing and supine assessments reveal compensatory patterns contributing to pain. This diagnostic process guides personalized treatment planning, tracking progress through visual documentation and functional movement testing to ensure targeted therapeutic interventions.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping techniques create negative pressure to lift and separate fascial layers, enhancing circulation and reducing tissue tension. This adjunct therapy improves range of motion by releasing myofascial trigger points and promoting lymphatic drainage. Sessions integrate cupping with manual therapy for enhanced treatment outcomes in chronic pain management.
People
Paula VanBaalen
Owner, Expert Level JBMFR Practitioner
Licensed massage therapist since 2009 with 500+ hours of John Barnes Myofascial Release training. Specializes in chronic pain management through holistic fascial therapy. Developed expertise through personal experience with trauma recovery and extensive continuing education in myofascial techniques.
Questions
What makes myofascial release different from regular massage?
Myofascial release focuses on connective tissue restrictions rather than muscle tension. It uses sustained pressure to address fascial adhesions causing chronic pain, rather than temporary symptom relief through muscle manipulation.
How should I prepare for a myofascial release session?
Complete health history forms beforehand, wear comfortable movement-friendly clothing, hydrate well, and arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first appointment to discuss treatment goals and medical history.
Can myofascial release help with chronic pain conditions?
Yes, our clients report significant improvement in chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, TMJ, and post-surgical pain through targeted fascial release addressing root causes rather than temporary symptom management.
What self-care resources do you provide?
We offer guided home exercise programs, fascial mobility tools, educational resources, and virtual self-care courses to help maintain treatment benefits between sessions through active patient participation.
Do you accept insurance for massage therapy?
We provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about out-of-network benefits for therapeutic massage, as coverage varies by individual policy and state regulations.
Are gift certificates available for purchase?
We currently redeem previously purchased gift certificates but aren't offering new certificate sales while operating as a single-therapist practice to maintain service quality for existing clients.
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