If you're in pain and don't want to settle, go see Joe! I originally came to see Joe because I was having difficulty with body movement in my gardening, my back was becoming more rounded and rigid, and I was feeling stiffer. I work as a counselor, so I spend many hours sitting and talking with clients. Before being referred to Joe, I was referred for traditional Physical Therapy. I was previously an Occupational Therapist for 20 years, so I'm well versed in rehab programming. The Physical Therapy approach was very limited in terms of engaging my mind in the process. I received a set of exercises that just missed the mark. It wasn't bad, but it missed the deeper postural underpinnings and left me wanting more. That is when I was referred to Joe by a work colleague. I was immediately impressed with Joe's thoughtful, caring, and respectful demeanor. Joe's work combines hands-on bodywork, neuromuscular and movement re-education. It's a unique approach that worked to engage my mind and body in new ways that created a profound sense of connection and wholeness. I began to recognize areas of my body that went dormant or offline and started feeling more at home in my body again. I'll share two significant benefits from my work with Joe. 1. When I started working with Joe, I had a very stiff upper back that was progressively rounding farther and farther forward (Kyphosis). I couldn't actually stand up straight anymore. However, through Joe's unique combination of hands-on work and movement, I'm now standing fully upright. 2. One of the really great joys that have come out of working with Joe is now I can move more freely, and I can play with my great-nieces. And they are just full of life and want to run and tumble, and it's so much fun to be able to be goofy, tumble and play with them. I can do stuff with them that their grandparents and even their parents can't do! I highly recommend Joe if you want to overcome your body aches and pains, want to feel more aligned, and don't want to settle for less. read more

I am a 56 years old woman who loves to be active. I had a knee surgery about a year before starting with Joe to remove loose bodies and the surgeon found severe cartilage loss (Type 4) in some areas. My knee was stuck flexed forward and I could not stand upright on my leg. A good friend of mine recommended Joe to improve my knee range of motion and movement. Joe was able to help me get almost all my range of motion back. Based on the success with treating my knee I decided to sign up for Joe's 12 session Structure Medicine Series. It was so beneficial to my body and spirit. My posture has improved as well as my alignment. Historically, as I child my ankles always rolled inward and they have stayed inverted as an adult. Through the work in the series now my ankles are underneath me and I'm now standing more vertically over the ankle joint. This has translated into more efficient walking and my slow jogging has become a bit faster. I feel more stable in my movement and I'm walking with less lateral shift due to compensating for my ankles. I am very pleased with the way I have opened up and I am walking with my head held up and effortless. I feel like my spirit truly looks out at the future instead of curling inward to protect myself. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone who wants to improve their overall health. read more

I'm an active 37 year old that's been dealing with a herniated disc in my neck that was causing neck pain as well as nerve pain down my arm into my hand for many months. Based on my MRI showing the size of the herniation, my doctor recommended I see a surgeon. She indicated that surgery would be a good option, but I was very hesitant, as neck surgery seems like a very big deal. So, I decided to try a less invasive approach consisting of acupuncture and sessions with Joe. Over the course of a couple of months, we were able to eliminate the nerve pain and sensation in my arm and hand, and have made great progress on reducing the pain in my neck - almost to the point where I don't even notice it. Joe's approach of listening, evaluating, hands-on bodywork, and coaching has worked really well for me. It's allowed me to get back to a point where I can run, mountain bike, and do pretty much all of the activities I was doing prior to the injury. My orthopedic doctor tells me I have beat the odds based on previous herniations he's seen that were the size of mine. I would definitely recommend seeing Joe to anyone. read more

My experience seeing Joe Kelly as a Structural Medicine practitioner has been nothing short of amazing. His calculated approach and thorough analysis are what sets him apart from the rest of the pack. After years of impacting my body at high level with skateboarding and snowboarding, I had built up a number of lasting injuries. One of these injuries resulted in a blown out left knee, requiring ACL replacement surgery and trimming of an unrepairable meniscus tear. Although I had one of the top surgeons for this procedure in the country and a great physical therapist, there were a number of muscular balance issues that went unaddressed. This resulted in further injuries down the road, particularly in my low back. After many visits to numerous top experts with only limited results, Joe was able to help me determine some of the driving forces of these continued injuries and provide some serious long lasting relief. Armed with the knowledge of what is causing these issues, I now motivated to stay on top of the exercises that will allow my body to keep moving better than it has in years. read more

Finding a healthcare practitioner can be such a hard thing--especially finding someone that will work with you to focus on what you need. I want to have someone that will be a partner in my healthcare journey. Joe is like that for me--he is fantastic to work with. He listens to what you know and think about your body, checks things out, determines what treatment to use and then works with you to make things come back to full functioning in your body. Structural medicine is a whole body/holistic treatment. Joe knows and understands body mechanics so thoroughly. He works with muscles, fascia, ligaments, tendons, everything! to get things moving again. I don't know how he finds those spots to release but he does! The flexibility in my back, hips has improved so much from working with Joe. He knew that it was possible for me to increase that flexibility--even when I was not so sure. I always leave an appointment with my body feeling structurally more aligned. I am moving differently--with more ease. And we are not done yet! Thank you Joe! read more

Joe does amazing work. He uses a systematic approach that is personalized based on your individual needs. His background combined with his intuition and deep knowledge of the body are quite powerful and healing. I have a low back injury from over 10 years ago as a result of my yoga practice and deep forward bending postures (while also being fairly flexible). Since the injury, my body compensated in less than optimal ways, slowly resulting in the removal of more and more movement and activities. I reached a point where it hurt to even sit or stand for too long. It felt like my muscles were tightening around me and it required more and more energy to get things done. I was recommended to see Joe from my chiropractor and I am so glad I did! I felt relief in our first session, and by the fourth session, I was moving my back and body in ways I haven't in years. If you want to feel more freedom in your body, less pain and learn how to maintain it...go see Joe!! read more

Joe gave me back my life. Three years ago after an abdominal surgery I developed neuropathy and widespread muscle pain. I tried multiple treatments including PT without success. On the recommendation of my doctor at the UW I started seeing Joe. I also went to the Seven Day Body retreat Joe offers, which was very helpful in jump starting my recovery. I am now fully recovered without pain and without neuropathy. Prior to working with Joe treatments offered focused on treating symptoms. Joe worked on the cause of my problems through his understanding of body alignment and fascia. My posture is better than it ever has been and I am moving freely and easily. Before Joe I could do minimal activity. I could not even do a sit-up without pain. Today I am hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, gardening and doing a boot camp. I can do anything without worrying about pain. After searching for two and a half years I finally have my life back. Joe is truly amazing!! read more

I have FSH muscular dystrophy and my body has been further afflicted since a bad bicycle wreck 12 years ago. The worst effect of that old injury was major loss of my right thigh adductor function. This function was, incredibly, restored after my eighth session with Joe. I am still amazed by that unexpected result which is the most noteworthy and only one of many benefits I'm experiencing from this work. I am so grateful I found Joe and with his knowledge, his exploratory spirit, his intuitive approach and confident willingness to work on a challenging physiology like mine with zero hesitation, I would highly recommend him to absolutely anyone. read more

I am a 43 year old former dancer, and current rock climber, skier, runner and mother to two active boys. Over the years I have experienced a great deal of bodywork for various injuries both chronic and acute, with varying degrees of effectiveness. I came to see Joe for an acute shoulder pain flare up. His thorough assessment and clear explanation of the issues combined with effective bodywork left me feeling much better and confident in the longer term benefits of the session. I appreciated being an active participant in my treatment. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone wishing to achieve a higher level of physical functioning. read more

Joe is amazing! I have had a lot of back issues including prior surgery and compression fracture. He worked with me on improving my body mechanics and lengthening fascia. His understanding of body alignment and relationship of total body fascia is astounding. As a physician, I am reminded of how little I have been taught about how the body really works as a unit. I now understand why my back reacts the way that it does and how to prevent that with routine exercises and stretches or to deal with it when I have ignored the signals. I am very thankful that I found Joe. I would highly recommend him. read more

As an out of shape 49 year old, I started going to Joe when I was training to do a 3 week hike in the Himalayas. Joe is simply gifted! He assessed where my body was stuck and not moving correctly and worked on those tissues to help free up the movement. He uses a combination approach of many different modalities and training to help with movement. He also helps to educate you on correct body movement along the way. Are you sitting or walking correctly. The smallest changes have helped. I highly recommend Joe. He is truly gifted, kind and a pleasure to work with. read more

Joe is amazing! I would highly recommend him to anyone who has/has had any sort of injury or chronic pain, or anyone who wants to improve their movement overall. He is attentive and offers personalized advice and strategies for improving movement and decreasing any pain or tightness in the body. I also appreciated how he explained anatomy and fascia in an easy to understand way during our session. I noticed results for jaw pain that had been going on for months after just one session. Highly recommend!! read more

I started seeing Joe after an injury that turned into chronic pain. I have been to many types of bodyworkers and am working with multiple modalities, and I have progressed a lot due to Joe's work. I have gained so much from his knowledge, techniques, and expertise, and am so grateful for his continued persistence in finding new ways to help me gain function and reduce pain. Joe is fun with work with and very professional. I highly recommend investing in yourself and your body through work with him. read more

Any endurance athlete understands that it takes work to keep the body functioning at a high level. I've tried PT, massage, chiropractic.... everything. Working with Joe has been the most effective mode of treatment for maintaining mobility, mitigating injury risk, and even aiding recovery. He listens, he's patient, and he's focused on long-term results. Solid, consistent training--paired with consistent care from Joe-- produced my strongest, healthiest, and most successful year of racing (cycling). read more

Joe does great work. He helped me increase my mobility in some chronically stubborn areas, and addressed certain movements/habits that I needed to be mindful of in order to continue down the path of greater flexibility and alignment. He also gave me some recommendations for finding practitioners after a recent move. His professionalism and protocols during this time also made me feel at ease in regards to the pandemic. I wouldn't have a concern seeing him again in the near future. read more