Ella Ikävalko

Physiotherapist, Small group coach

I am a physiotherapist, sports massage therapist, and strength & conditioning coach originally from Oulu, Finland. I graduated as a massage therapist in 2019 from the Oulu Massage Academy and as a physiotherapist in 2022 from Lapland University of Applied Sciences. I completed my strength & conditioning coaching certification in early 2025. Through additional training, I have also specialized in strength training for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as pelvic floor health in general.

I work at Ideal Health’s clinics in Punavuori and Kamppi. My work includes one-on-one coaching, physiotherapy, classical and sports massage, as well as small group training.

Clients of all ages are welcome to my practice for musculoskeletal issues or various pain conditions and symptoms. My clientele ranges from children to the elderly, and from office workers to professional athletes. As a physiotherapist, I am approachable and easy to talk to, making it natural to go through each client’s individual goals, needs, and challenges. I consider one of my key strengths to be rehabilitation of various back and pelvic area issues.

In coaching, I’m especially passionate not only about traditional strength training but also about improving active mobility, strength in end-range joint positions, as well as balance and body control.

My own background is strongly connected to aesthetic and dance-based sports. Until 2018, I practiced aesthetic group gymnastics while living in Oulu. After moving to Rovaniemi for my studies, gymnastics shifted into dance. These days, I spend most of my free time doing pole dance and taking classes in commercial, heels, and show jazz/contemporary styles.

I’m happy to be working regularly with dancers, pole dancers, aesthetic group gymnasts, and also a synchronized swimmer, sharing my expertise with them. People involved in aesthetic sports come to see me for physiotherapy, as well as for individual and group coaching sessions.

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