Community Highlights: Meet Gail Cerruti of Gentle Physical Therapy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Gail Cerruti.

Hi Gail, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I have had a passion for trying to understand the mechanics of how bodies move, and how they get injured, since I was a child playing with ace bandages and crutches.

This intrigue led me to obtain a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1995 and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification shortly after graduation.

As time went on, I worked in various settings such as a trauma 1 hospital rehabilitation department, managing a private practice sports clinic, and eventually becoming clinical director. However, despite all this experience, I discovered that there were key components missing from my PT practice.

The first missing component was that the body works as a whole, not just the injured part. Physicians were unhappy with me for successfully helping their patients because I treated more than just the body part written on the referral. However, it was quite clear to me that the way someone walks could be impacting their shoulder and that the lower half of the body would need to be involved in the solution. This lack of a holistic mindset led me to establish my own private practice where the function of the whole patient could be assessed.

Also missing was a way to release old restrictions and patterns adopted by the nervous system in response to life stressors, both physical and emotional. This is where CranioSacral Therapy fits into the treatment – release the patterns that are causing the body to stay in pain and restriction, then you will find your PT treatment much more effective and long-lasting.

Lastly, I became a certified GYROTONIC® method instructor to bring a carefully crafted sequences of exercises to clients. Each movement flows into the next guiding joints through a full range of motion without jarring or compression. It makes sure that clients don’t just achieve temporary pain relief, but that they progress beyond that into moving fluidly and with strength so their injury does not return.

My current private practice Gentle Physical Therapy, LLC is located inside Pilates and Motion in Katy and offers clients the opportunity to receive all of the benefits of an integrated assessment and holistic treatment.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Most things that are worth having require some effort and the creation of Gentle Physical Therapy, LLC is no exception. The progression of my career early on was placed on hold for a while with having two beautiful children and juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and work.

As the kids grew and with it my first practice, the business was at full capacity when my family was required to relocate to Texas. I was about to begin again with a new business when COVID-19 came along and delayed the timeline. It felt right to begin to return to my passion in June 2022 and Gentle Physical Therapy, LLC was officially created.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Gentle Physical Therapy, LLC?
Gentle Physical Therapy, LLC got its name because I believe in a gentle approach to healing. My promise is to guide your body toward improved function, never forcing it. All of your parts function as a whole so our focus will be on more than just the area of complaint to provide lasting changes.

GPT accepts most insurances by partnering with a company called Luna that manages HIPAA-compliant communications and completes insurance verifications and all billing. Insurance-based PT services are performed in the convenience of the client’s own home and do not initially require a referral. Private pay PT office visits in Katy, TX are available to take full advantage of specialized GYROTONIC® equipment and incorporation of integrative practices including CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki for maximum healing.

These visits can be submitted to insurance by the client using the provided receipts, qualify for HSA/FSA fund usage, and initially do not require a referral. Discounted wellness packages of 5 and 10 sessions are available for those who wish to maintain well-being or maximize their movement and function beyond just “pain-free”. GPT is proud to offer physical therapy like you have never experienced before…. one that includes whole-body functional analysis, nervous system release, and specialized exercise equipment that supports recovery of fluid movement.

Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
Covid-19 brought me even more gratitude for every day that I enjoy good health and motivation to spread the word about the unique services that I offer to benefit the health of others. It helped me to remember that I am out there every day to help people eliminate pain and live fulfilling lives right now because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Pricing:

• Initial Office PT Visit $130
• Office PT follow-up $100
• GYROTONIC® Intro Package of 3 $230
• CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki $100
• Discounted packages of 5 and 10

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