Who We Are
Hello there! (in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s voice) 👋
You might be wondering, who’s behind this site? 🤔
Well, it’s us—the MovementWorld.com team!
We are a small, dedicated team from Finland. 🇫🇮
As you may know, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world every year since 2018! 💪
Our journey began in 2017 when our co-founder Joel Hakala launched the website eroonjumeista.fi for people in Finland. Through the website and social media, Joel has been teaching useful tips and tricks for self-care.
Over time, the team grew. For example, licensed physiotherapist Kaarle “Kalle” Suonio joined in 2022 to create the best content possible for our customers.
In early 2023, Joel and his friend Kimmo Saarni launched hyvinvointiheimo.fi, meaning "well-being tribe." This site brought together top Finnish experts, including licensed physiotherapists Markkus Puolakainen and Teemu Viskari, who specialize in the nervous system.
The success of the new website inspired us to think bigger. Finland is a small country of 5.5 million people, and we wanted to share a bit of Finnish happiness with the rest of the world. That’s why we launched MovementWorld.com at the end of 2023.
So far, we think we’re doing a pretty good job! MovementWorld.com already has over 35,000 happy customers, as shown in the picture below from our online course platform:
Get to Know Our Team
These are the people you can see in the videos we make 😊
Co-Founder and a Licensed Sports Massage Therapist
Joel Hakala
Joel is the co-author of the hit online course Neck Pain Relief. Joel is also the co-founder of the MovementWorld.com site.
He has helped over 110,000+ people get rid of their pain and feel better through his Finnish and English online courses.
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Licensed Physiotherapist
Kaarle "Kalle" Suonio
Kalle is the co-author of the hit online course Neck Pain Relief.
He has helped over 110,000+ people get rid of their pain and feel better through his Finnish and English online courses and his physiotherapy clinic called Kuntokasino located in Helsinki, Finland.
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Licensed Physiotherapist
Teemu Viskari
Teemu (nothing to do with ecom Temu 😂) is the co-author of the global hit online course Nervous System Release as well as the Sciatica Pain Relief and Neck & Upper Body Nerve Release online courses.
He has helped over 60,000+ people get rid of their pain and feel better through his Finnish and English online courses and his physiotherapy clinic called Kunnontuki located in Espoo, Finland.
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Licensed Physiotherapist
Markkus Puolakainen
Markkus is the co-author of the global hit online course Nervous System Release as well as the Sciatica Pain Relief and Neck & Upper Body Nerve Release online courses.
He has helped over 60,000+ people get rid of their pain and feel better through his Finnish and English online courses and his physiotherapy clinic called Kunnontuki located in Espoo, Finland.
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These are the people who make sure you enjoy your MovementWorld experience 🥰
Customer Experience Specialist
Elias Keihäs
Elias is the editing wizard behind our videos. He is also the friendly voice who gets back to you when you send us a message. Also, he works on the back-end of the MovementWorld.com site with his brother, Jesse. Actually, there is pretty much nothing Elias isn't doing for the MovementWorld.com site! 😄
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30 Fun Facts About Finland 🇫🇮
We are from Finland and we love it here.
This is why we wanted to share these 30 cool facts about Finland, so you can get to know where we are from better.
1. Land of a Thousand Lakes: Finland is home to around 188,000 lakes! Water covers about 10% of the country’s surface.
2. Midnight Sun: In summer, the northern parts of Finland experience 24 hours of daylight, known as the Midnight Sun.
3. Northern Lights: In the winter, the Finnish Lapland is one of the best places in the world to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.
4. Sauna Culture: Finland has over 3 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million. Saunas are an essential part of Finnish life.
5. Forest Abundance: About 75% of Finland is covered in forests, making it one of the most forested countries in Europe.
6. Happiest Country: Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world multiple times according to the UN’s World Happiness Report.
7. Education Excellence: Finland’s education system is considered one of the best globally, emphasizing creativity, individual learning, and minimal homework.
8. Coffee Lovers: Finns consume more coffee per capita than any other nation in the world—about 12 kg per person per year.
9. Santa Claus’ Hometown: The official hometown of Santa Claus is Rovaniemi, located in the Finnish Lapland.
10. Sisu Spirit: Finns are known for their concept of sisu, which means extraordinary perseverance and resilience.
11. Finland’s Independence: Finland gained independence from Russia on December 6, 1917.
12. Home of Nokia: Finland is the birthplace of the global telecom giant Nokia, which dominated the mobile phone industry in the early 2000s.
13. Mobile Game Powerhouse: Finland is the origin of famous mobile games like Angry Birds (Rovio) and Clash of Clans (Supercell).
14. No Tipping Culture: In Finland, tipping is not expected, as service charges are typically included in restaurant and hotel bills.
15. Equality Pioneer: Finland was one of the first countries to grant women the right to vote and run for office in 1906.
16. Finlandization: During the Cold War, the term Finlandization described the balance Finland struck between East and West, maintaining its independence while remaining neutral.
17. Ice Swimming: Many Finns practice avantouinti (ice swimming), where they plunge into frozen lakes in the winter, often followed by a sauna session.
18. Clean Air: Finland consistently ranks among countries with the cleanest air quality in the world.
19. World’s Largest Archipelago: The Archipelago Sea, located between Finland and Sweden, is home to over 50,000 islands, making it the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands.
20. Elk Crossing: Finland has a high elk population, so much so that there are dedicated elk crossing signs on roads to warn drivers.
21. Finnish Design: Finland is famous for its design culture, with brands like Marimekko and Iittala being globally recognized for their minimalist and functional aesthetics.
22. Icebreaker Ships: Finland is a leader in icebreaker ship technology, essential for navigating the icy waters of the Arctic.
23. Longest Tunnel: Finland is home to the world’s longest undersea tunnel, the Länsimetro (West Metro), which stretches over 30 kilometers.
24. Moomins: The beloved Moomin characters, created by Finnish-Swedish writer Tove Jansson, are iconic in Finland and recognized worldwide.
25. Minimalist Lifestyle: Finns embrace a minimalist lifestyle and design philosophy, prioritizing simplicity, functionality, and sustainability.
26. Wife Carrying World Championships: Finland is home to quirky competitions, such as the Wife Carrying World Championships in Sonkajärvi, where men race while carrying their wives.
27. Unusual Sports: Finland hosts many unusual sporting events, including the Air Guitar World Championships and Mobile Phone Throwing contests.
28. Everyman’s Right: In Finland, there is a concept called “Everyman’s Right,” which allows people to roam freely in nature, forage for berries and mushrooms, and camp, regardless of land ownership.
29. Language: Finnish is one of the few non-Indo-European languages spoken in Europe. It belongs to the Uralic language family, along with Estonian and Hungarian.
30. Postal Service to Santa: Every year, Santa Claus receives over half a million letters at his Arctic Circle post office, and the Finnish postal service helps respond to many of them.
We hope you enjoyed this page and feel like you got to know us better!
We know that we talked a lot about Finland here, but we really love our home country! And we highly suggest that if you ever get the opportunity to visit this magical country, do it! You won't regret it, we promise! 😊
