Chronic pain can feel like an endless battle, affecting every part of life—work, relationships, sleep, and even your sense of self. For many, traditional treatments provide only temporary relief, leaving them searching for a lasting solution. Holistic physical therapy offers a different approach, addressing not just symptoms but the root causes of pain through a whole-body perspective. In this post, you’ll hear from over fifteen individuals who found lasting relief through holistic physical therapy right here in Onalaska, WI—real stories of transformation, healing, and hope. If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain and wondering if there’s a better way, these testimonials may be the inspiration you need.
Relief from Chronic Pain due to Injuries
Had some lingering shoulder pain (chronic pain) from a mountain bike mishap for roughly the last year and a half. Rehabbed it, tried acupuncture, etc, but only felt I was at 80%. After an initial consultation with Philip Mitchell, it appeared this was stemming more from the neck/upper back. After a few sessions I’m pleased to say that I’m not only back to 100% but have some additional overall holistic health takeaways I can implement into my everyday life for sustained wellness.
Their approach to not simply putting a “bandaid” on something for temporary relief, but addressing the root cause and providing a holistic wellness approach is something that was welcomed and would be recommended from a person with everyday aches and chronic pain to a seasoned athlete. -Boys and their Toys
Phillip is an outstanding PT. He combined his vast knowledge with his ability to hear me as an individual patient to come up with a treatment plan that has produced amazing results. When I started working with Phillip I could not even walk upright (back injury). After just three weeks I’m almost completely pain free! I really like that he had two primary goals with my treatment; get to the root of the problem and give me tools to gain strength and mobility to prevent it from happening again. -Barb Buswell
Chronic Pain in my Shoulder Relieved with Physical Therapy
I was having chronic right shoulder pains. Did test to see range of motion on shoulder and started from there each time going back would add a little bit more range of motion exercise. To wear now, my shoulder feels better than it has in years. Highly recommend going to see to get any pains that are ailing, you taking care of. -Patrick Geier
After struggling with neck and shoulder chronic pain for many years Cassidy’s therapy’s have dramatically reduced the pain and improved mobility. I highly recommend Cassidy and Mitchell Holistic Health. -Roger Lowrey
Phillip is awesome and the team is super friendly! Phillip totally helped relieve my shoulder pain. I’m back to doing all the strength and weight lifting I haven’t been able to do for the past 8 months. Pain free. I would totally go back without hesitation if anything flared up again. -Marla Sutton
Physical Therapy Failed me in the Past
I recently saw Cassidy for pain in my hip. After doing physical therapy with two previous therapists and always having the chronic pain return, I was a little hesitant but Cassidy’s approach to my pain was different than I had previously experienced. Within two sessions I was mostly pain free on a day to day basis. I can tell when I don’t do my exercises but she gave me the tools to relieve any pain when it returns. I appreciate that she listened to me and dug deep to find the root cause of all that I have been dealing with for years. -Mindy Kearney
After many years of dealing with chronic leg pain and going to a few different physical therapists I decided to try this place. Within one or two appointments Phillip told me that he was almost certain I the previous places had been treating the wrong area and that I should get some imaging done to check my lower back for a possible disc herniation. Well he was right and I ended up getting surgery to remove the herniation. Phillip then helped me regain motion in my lower back and strengthen the areas that needed improvement to help prevent future injuries. I will be going back if I have any other issues. -Brandon Steckl
Pain Free Activity Again
I had a great experience with Cassidy at Mitchell Holistic Health. She listened to what I had to say and used multiple approaches to help me with my chronic pain and get me running pain free again. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and the overall environment was so calm and soothing. -Robin Grote
Hip and Low Back Pain Gone with Physical Therapy
Phillip and the team are great! He was very attentive, knowledgeable, and creative. Since I completed my program, I am sleeping better, I have seen a significant reduction in pain, and I am doing things I have not been able to do for 5 years. I would highly recommend them if you are experiences pain. Their team is great! -Kris Pierce
Cassidy at Mitchell Holistic Health has changed my life! It’s been incredible to learn that i didn’t have to live with chronic back and leg pain after a c-section. After 3 years of pain I finally have relief and have learned so much! Every woman whose has given birth needs physical therapy! -Tania Martinez
I had chronic hip pain that I couldn’t fix with traditional or chiropractic treatment. Philip was able to give me exercises and treatments that restored my ability to walk up and down stairs and walk without pain or reinjury. I was even able to do my marathon shopping day with my granddaughter. I would recommend Mitchell health to anyone looking to fix the root cause of their issues. -Lori Friske
Best thing I ever have done for my lower back pain and sciatica nerve pain! I’m a very skeptical person about my treatments and I have had Sciatica chronic pain for over 10 years I’ve been to the doctors and chiropractors. Nothing worked. Only band aided the problem. After my last injury that had made me bed ridden for 6 to 8 months I tried a new doctor an they referred me to Philip as they had a patient like me that went to him an they had great luck. So I tried him out and after the 2nd dry needle treatment I was pain free! With GOTA and his treatments I have never felt better in the last decade! I have so much more energy to move around an pick up heavy stuff I wouldn’t dare to lift before, it gave me my life back! So thanks to Philip a the team for finding my root cause and putting together a treatment program that worked for me! Highly recommend! -Chris Schaefer
I started having pain in my lower back several years ago which eventually progressed into my hips and then down my legs. It had gotten so bad that there were days when I could barely function. I missed work and had difficulty performing even the most basic of tasks. My chronic pain level at times was a 10 out of 10…unbearable.
When I saw the Mitchell Holistic Health ad on Facebook, I wondered if they could help me. My husband suggested I give them a call. On my first visit, Phillip performed a thorough exam and asked a lot of questions. He assured me that he could help me reduce my pain and return me to a normal life.
I notice improvement after my very first visit. Phillip suggested some changes to my diet and gave me some stretching and strengthening exercises to do. He also introduced me to FSM treatments and dry needling which I’ve never had before. I was amazed at how much better I felt after only one visit! And my condition has only improved with time. I am now pain free and no longer afraid to go shopping or on a walk with my grandchildren. Thank you Phillip! You’ve changed my life! -Sharon Pisarek
For almost a year I was unable to walk most days without feeling intense nerve pain in my lower back. It had really altered my quality of life. I saw an ad on social media for Mitchell Holistic Health and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did that. I am now pain free most days and still improving. My quality of life has drastically improved as well. I would highly recommend Mitchell to anyone needing physical therapy. -Brian Hennessey
I’ve been suffering with terrible chronic hip pain for years. I made an appointment & was able to get in within a few days to see Phillip. He took his time to hear my story & came up with a treatment plan. We worked on stretches in the office & he also showed me the exercises that I can do at home. I experienced dry needling for the first time & I finally found relief. My experience was great! I highly recommend Mitchell Holistic Health! -Barb Horman
Update: a little over 4 months out from seeing Phillip for low back pain and I am STILL out of pain!! I think this is so amazing because any other treatments that I tried that helped, stopped helping when I stopped going to the practitioner. Phillip taught me exercises that I still do 2-3 times a week for 15 minutes and they are keeping me out of pain!
I highly recommend Phillip at Mitchell Holistic Health! I have had lower back pain on and off my whole life. I found a NUCCA chiropractor that was able to help with that up until about 2 -1/2 years ago. I ran a half marathon and started experiencing low back pain that was not able to be controlled with NUCCA. Through seeing other physical therapists for dry needling and other modalities, along with a new NUCCA chiropractor, I learned I was hypermobile and my SI easily slips out.
When I started with Phillip last November, I was in the process of cleaning out my mom’s house and thought I should wait until I was done so I didn’t undo the work we were doing. He encouraged me to start then, so I wasn’t in as much pain, so I did. As of the end of January, I am done seeing Phillip and out of chronic pain!! He taught me exercises that I will be able to use long term to keep or get myself out of pain. I can feel that my SI is still out, but I am not experiencing pain from that. Following Phillip’s instructions, I was able to get my pain free life back and will now have things I can do to keep it that way!! -Chris Sander
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Phillip Mitchell, owner and physical therapist
Cassidy Hovenga Physical Therapist
