Hi, I’m Laurie Kessen, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant with offices in Bellingham and Custer, Washington.
I’ve always been fascinated by how the body moves, compensates, and heals. After more than a decade helping people regain strength and mobility through physical therapy, I found my true calling — helping clients relieve chronic pain and restore postural balance through a blend of massage therapy and MyoKinesthetic treatments.
How I Discovered the MyoKinesthetic System
In 2015, while working as a PTA, I learned a technique called the MyoKinesthetic System (MYK). It completely transformed how I understood pain and movement. By addressing the nervous system and posture instead of chasing symptoms, I watched patients move better, stand taller, and feel less pain — often faster than expected.
Seeing those results inspired me to expand my work. In 2019, I became a Licensed Massage Therapist so I could bring this approach to a wider range of people through my own practice — Rebalance Massage Therapy.
My Approach
Every session is customized to your body and your goals. Whether you need help with neck and shoulder pain, hip imbalance, sciatica, or general stress relief, I’ll design a treatment that works for you.
My toolbox includes:
MyoKinesthetic treatments for postural alignment and nerve-based pain
Swedish massage for deep relaxation and stress relief
Deep tissue and trigger point therapy for stubborn tension
Stretching, cupping, and hot stone therapy for mobility and muscle recovery
Muscle Scraping (similar to Graston technique) to promote blood flow and aid in muscle recovery
Kinesiotaping for pain relief, improved circulation, and support for muscles and joints
My focus is always on finding the root cause of your discomfort, not just treating the symptoms. By working with your nervous system rather than against it, we can create lasting change — helping you move more freely and feel at home in your body again.
If you’ve been living with chronic pain or feel “out of balance,” my approach can help you reset, restore, and rediscover ease of movement.
A Little About Me
On a personal note, I’m happily married and the proud mom of two wonderful daughters — plus 17 curious chickens! If you visit my Custer studio, you might hear a few gentle clucks while you’re on the table — I like to think of it as part of the relaxing farm atmosphere.
Outside the treatment room, you’ll find me hiking, making jewelry from vintage tins, or diving into new research about the human body (I’ll admit it — I’m a bit of a body nerd!).
About Me
At Rebalance Massage Therapy in Bellingham, WA, I help people find lasting relief from chronic pain through a unique blend of MyoKinesthetic therapy and customized massage treatments. My approach focuses on restoring postural balance, improving movement, and helping you reconnect with your body so you can get back to the activities you love — without pain holding you back.
