I have received many traditional physical therapy sessions for my back, hand and neck issues in my past. These were always related to some physical injury. As an octogenarian I am no longer athletic. I enjoy walking and being able to take care of myself. After having Covid 7 months ago, I experienced new level of body pains that came without any physical provocations. I was referred to see Gina Bernal, DPT and have been seeing her for six months with great results. Her method of Fascial Counterstrain is what my body needs. The treatment is very gentle and accesses not only muscles and tendons, but also veins, nerves and lymphatic system to release deeper cramping that causes pain. Gina is very good at what she does. She listens well to understand my experience and explains what she is doing and why. The hour and half sessions are deeply relaxing. She prescribes gentle exercises to practice at home. The treatments work best as series. After six month of bimonthly sessions I now see her monthly and will continue to do so indefinitely. I feel the improvement as a whole body response of relaxation and increase in painless physical activity. Fascial Counterstrain and Gina’s caring and knowledge are the best therapy that I have ever received. It works! 

Sunya M.

The fascial counterstrain at Prism Physical Therapy is one of the happiest and most beneficial things I do in support of my graciously aging body. It helps with aches and pains as they arise, and a maintenance visit every few weeks helps keep the knots and sticky places from becoming troublesome. Dr. Bernal is a highly skilled and personable practitioner. I would highly recommend her.

Molly B.

Gina is an excellent physical therapist. She is kind and professional, and has a vested interest in your wellbeing. Her techniques are gentle and effective; I have learned a lot from her and seen so much improvement in my day to day over the years. She’s helped me work through various injury recovers, post op. issues, and other ailments as well. Thank you, Gina!

Ella B.

Gina is amazing! She is warm and caring and incredibly gentle. I have been seeing her for several years and I always leave feeling soothed and that my pains have been eased. I fully believe that Gina's efforts have kept me from needing more expensive and invasive care. Because of Gina I am able to live a more active and vital life.

Kirsten H.

Gina worked with me for one year to free up a shoulder issue, but the scope of her work was holistic, addressing the entire body. She is a highly skilled, compassionate and experienced professional who infuses a lightness into her work. I left her sessions fully revitalized.

Cynthia A.

I had a VERY complicated injury and surgery. I broke my neck, had significant trauma to my spinal cord, my surgery was removal and replacement of my C5 vertebrae. Most PT’s did not know what to do with me. I was told I should be grateful for having close to full range of motion, that nerve pain and lack of sensation was an expected outcome. This woman helped me get back to being my active self! I have no idea where I would be without my time with her. Her knowledge is unreal, and always had great ideas for exercises for my damagesd nerves. I haven’t had a treatment in almost a year, but I still use everything that she’s taught me! If you’re dealing with an injury and have BIG healing goals, I would definitely recommend seeing Gina Valenti Bernal.

Jennifer Ann