Intellectual & intuitive bodywork

Compassionate, empathetic care,
specializing in Myofascial Release

Let your mind & body feel free.

If you…

have chronic or complex health conditions that leave you in pain or feeling isolated
have tried traditional Physical Therapy and haven’t had much benefit or have gotten worse from it
want more dedicated one-on-one time with your Physical Therapist
are motivated to invest in your health
… you’re in the right place.

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You deserve a safe place to land.

Gina Rooney, PT, LMT brings decades of finely-tuned intellect and intuition to her practice, offering a unique approach to improve her patients’ quality of life.

Based in Tucson, Arizona, she blends multiple modalities to provide exceptional care to her patients.

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OUR TECHNIQUES

No matter what complex health issue you’re living with, we are here to support you on your journey to wellness. Each session is unique to YOU.

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John F. Barnes Myofascial Release

Firm but gentle pressure is applied directly to dry skin allowing time to sink into the depth barrier until a restriction is found.
The therapist maintains the sustained pressure until the tissue softens which can feel like butter melting or taffy stretching.

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Dry Needling

A thin monofilament needle is inserted into the skin to stimulate muscles, fascia, and connective tissue to assist in management of pain, scarring, neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, and movement dysfunction. Electrical stimulation may be added to the DN treatment if it is deemed appropriate as it can enhance the effects of DN.

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Myofascial Manipulation

Moderate to strong pressure is applied by the therapist’s fingers, thumbs, palms, and/or elbows to “break through the concrete,” to directly address tissue tightness, ”knots,” adhesions and restrictions.

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Visceral Manipulation

Manual approach that addresses the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic organs (viscera) to improve their movement, function, and relationships within the body.

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Craniosacral Therapy

Subtle, light pressure is applied to the body to address restrictions in the tissues and fluids that surround the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord. This allows for improved flow of the cerebrospinal fluid and can lead to improved health and well-being.

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The Perrin Technique

Created for those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID.

A specialized Manual Lymphatic Drainage technique developed by Raymond Perrin, DO to assist with the drainage and removal of toxins from the brain, cerebrospinal fluid, and the body via the lymphatic system, the liver, and the kidneys.

About Gina Rooney, PT, LMT

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With her background as a Physical Therapist and a Licensed Massage Therapist, Gina provides a unique blend of healing modalties to assist her patients in reducing pain, increasing range of motion, restoring balance, and improving function and quality of life.

MEET GINA

What exactly IS fascia?

And what does it have to do with me?

Fascia is the tissue that gives our bodies its form. It is everywhere, and it can get “sticky” and restricted through trauma, surgery, and stress. Fascia can withstand and exert up to 2000 pounds/square inch on surrounding structures. (Think ten newborn elephants sitting on your chest when there’s only room for one!)

This pressure can impede blood flow, lymphatic flow, oxygenation to our muscles and organs which can lead to a build-up of toxins, decreased mobility, pain, impaired functioning and a poor quality of life.

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How do I address these issues?

Through Myofascial Release Therapy, the therapist sinks her hands into the depth barrier of the tissue feeling for this stickiness and restriction. Once found, the therapist applies a firm but gentle pressure until the tissue softens, like butter melting or taffy stretching.

As the tissue softens, the therapist gently moves into the next restriction staying there until it releases. This sustained hold not only takes the pressure off the system allowing for improved blood flow, lymph flow, and range of motion, but it also allows the nervous system to quiet down, relax, and further setting the fascia free.

Myofascial Release takes the pressure off the system allowing for improved blood flow, lymph flow, and range of motion.

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"Gina is the real deal! I felt I made more progress in one session with her than 3 years of going to various specialists from acupuncture, cupping, massage, neurologists, etc."

Eduardo A.
"Gina's work has helped me regain my ability to walk relatively pain free. When I began treatment, I struggled to walk a mile without having to take rest breaks to relieve pain. I now regularly walk four miles without rest. She also relieved my severe headaches. Before Gina treated me, I often had to go to bed by 6:30 p.m.to try to sleep off my headache. Within a month of receiving treatment with Gina, the headaches have disappeared."

Bob S.
"Gina is so knowledgeable and she is constantly updating her practice toolkit to better serve her clients. With thoughtful, individualized care, she’s helped me tackle chronic pain that I thought was just my lot in life. I am forever grateful."

Megan F.
"Myofascial release is an excellent treatment to complement any health care regimen. The work is subtle and yet profound, reaching depths that some more direct styles of bodywork do not. Gina is kind and caring, she listens to my concerns and addresses them. Gina is patient and intuitive, skilled and confident in her work."

Tanya W.
"I can't thank Gina enough for listening, and treating me as an individual. Often times when you have a laundry list of diagnoses, a practioner will glaze over and get half of it wrong. Not so with Gina. She has always gone above and beyond in my care and treatment plan including followups to see how I was progressing on new at-home techniques.”

Trish L.