Therapist
Myofascial Release Therapists
Janet “Jan” Kelly, OTR/L, LMT, is a highly accomplished Occupational Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, with a minor in Psychology, from Texas Women’s University in 1988. Furthering her expertise, Jan completed a Massage Therapy Certificate Program at the Texas Massage Institute in 2000, obtaining her licensure as a massage therapist in 2001. A pivotal influence in her career, Jan began training with John F. Barnes, PT, the founder of the Myofascial Release (MFR) Approach, in 1998. She has since achieved expert-level proficiency and serves as an Assistant Instructor for John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Seminars across the United States.
Jan’s distinctive approach integrates traditional occupational therapy with MFR and complementary holistic modalities, delivering nurturing, safe, and highly effective care tailored to each individual’s needs. Her passion for MFR was sparked by personal experience—overcoming chronic neck and shoulder pain that once impeded her work as an occupational therapist. Through MFR, Jan restored her own health, reclaiming a pain-free, active lifestyle, which now fuels her commitment to empowering others. Her professional journey includes extensive experience across diverse settings, such as general rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and acute care environments throughout the Dallas area.
In 2001, following her husband Dennis’s career relocation, Jan settled in Olathe, Kansas, where she established Midwest Myofascial Release Center, LLC. As the founder and lead therapist, she has cultivated a private practice dedicated to individualized healing within a holistic framework, with locations in Overland Park, KS, and Kansas City, MO. Jan and Dennis have three grown children and a beloved array of pets, reflecting her deep-rooted values of family and care. Her expertise, compassion, and innovative spirit continue to inspire transformative outcomes for her clients and the practitioners she mentors.
Myofascial Release Mentee Therapists
Caryn graduated from the KU OT program in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in Acute care, Rehab, and SNF and pharmaceutical sales. Caryn “retired” to stay home with my 3 kids (all in elementary school). She decided to return to OT about 11 years ago and ultimately became Lymphedema Certified and work in Outpatient therapy. Several years ago she started taking John Barnes MFR seminars and I was hooked. It was so useful in my Lymphedema practice. My goal is to continue to practice using MFR and my lymphedema expertise to benefit many patients.
Suzanne currently works as a PT at Cass County Hospital in Harrisonville, MO. She is an intermediate level Myofascial Release Therapist and has is currently excited to be apart of Midwest Myofascial Release Center’s mentoring program.
The designation of degrees, such as Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, as well as personal training and other certifications is for clarification of experience and training. Our therapists bring a wide range of skill sets to the treatment session.
This designation does not indicate that our services are reimbursable under those disciplines.