Patient Testimonials

Tuckey and Associates incorporate a rather amazing new technique called Strain and Counterstrain into their therapies. In fact, Brian Tuckey helped develop the techniques and is one of only four PT’s certified to teach this method in the US. It is a very light touch treatment that is unusual in that it affects not only muscle tightness, but also the supportive network of connective tissue generally unaltered by traditional pt or massage. Results can be amazing. Highly recommended!!

I drove 50 miles to see him yesterday after visiting a popular specialist who was totally condescending and dismissive. It was so worth the drive. He was patient, kind, intelligent, and explained everything he was thinking and yes- his hands really are like magic. It’s incredible to see what a few simple movements can do! I was so amazed I talked my poor husband’s head off about how fascinating Tuckey’s work was and how nice it feels to be working with a competent and kind person in the medical field.

Brian and his staff have a wonderful, credible reputation. I’ve been to 2 PTs for strain and counterstrain therapy and will continue. It is so worth the drive from Hagerstown. I would travel further if need be. I’m psyched to go there and psyched when I leave, feeling so good from the therapy. I was totally amazed at this technique. Who would ever think something so gentle and relaxing could be so beneficial and sudden! I am so grateful to have them as my PTs with such knowledge of the body.

Brian has been treating daughters jennifer and elizabeth for several years for back issues complicated by Lyme disease. Every time they go in they come out feeling better… his work is a necessity to keep them moving. Brian is compassionate, gentle, and personal without being invasive or inappropriate. He’s incredibly skilled and wonderfully understanding.

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Brian Tuckey since 2003 ( when he was with a different company) I followed him to his new practice – you can NOT find a better qualified Physical therapist. I had been to several therapists prior to meeting Brian & found that their techniques were ones I could easily do at home – I have a heating pad – thanks… Brian’s techniques surpass any therapy I have received in the past. He was instrumental in my tough recuperation from two cervical surgeries ( I actually reached out to him for support & advice before my second surgery!!!!) I still see Brian for ” maintenance” and most recently for a back injury. I had a recent FCE done by Physiotherapy Associates ( insurance recommended) what a difference in the professionalism, compassion and KNOWLEDGE- they were absolutely DREADFUL!!!! Brian & his whole team have compassion for what they do and for their clients. I suffer from a multitude of problems, but yet I find them all to be supportive and instrumental in my recovery and well being. You could not ask for more… I would ( and have) recommend his practice to anyone who needs quality care.

I have been blessed to be associated with Brian and his associates for about 20 years now in one capacity or another. But, today I’m writing to provide testimonials on two levels, both as a patient and as a clinician.

I’ve been treated by Brian and his associates as well as having taken 3 of the Counterstrain courses in the past several years. Subjectively, I’ve benefitted from each of the treatment sessions, but especially the most recent 6 I received from Brian, Karen and Cynde from November thru December 2017.

I’ve been using the Counterstrain techniques in the homes of a number of patients for a variety of conditions and even with my limited knowledge and skill have been able to relieve pain and restore function for those who have been restricted to their home environment due to their medically compromised conditions. The best part is that the benefits obtained have remained after completion of the home therapy. The patients have been fortunate to have you to turn to for further help.

Thank you (all) for your dedication to learning and teaching. I plan to continue to practice Counterstrain after I stop working in the home care environment.

Each and everyday I am beyond grateful for the tireless work and commitment from Karen at Tuckey & Associates, who truly has changed my life! After years of suffering from endometriosis and after multiple surgeries, I presented Karen with a complex range of symptoms that gave me daily pain, restricted my physical activity and over a period of time became very mentally exhausting! I knew immediately upon starting a series of cranial counter strain sessions that this was going to be a success. Having tried so so many other “physical therapies” and “myofascial release” I knew this made total sense and it would work. What I didn’t anticipate was the commitment both Karen and I would need to see this through to the end – we persevered for many months. Having not exercised or done any level of physical activity for 2 years, I am now exercising at least 3 times a week and have no limitations. I can 150% give credit to Karen for that HUGE transformation.

I have suffered with chronic, intractable migraines for over 20 years and also now suffer with painful, inflamed Achilles tendinopathy that has lasted for almost a year. The unique manual therapy treatment at Tuckey and Associates Physical Therapy is the first place that I have FINALLY felt some pain relief!! I highly recommend this practice for anyone suffering from chronic pain. The therapists here are truly the ultimate healers and they have found a unique way to help the body heal that I have never experienced before.

This place, time and again, has been a work of miracles for me.  Truly, Frederick’s diamond in the rough, as not many states are lucky enough yet, to have physical therapists who practice Brian Tuckey’s successful Strain Counterstrain modality of physical therapy treatment. I began with Brian, and continued her being treated by PT assistant Tracy (no longer there), Chris, Cindy, and Karen. My latest two visits, I was blessed to meet Laura, another amazing practitioner of this PT modality, who has come to work there for the past two Summers, then returns to FL when the Summer season ends. I highly recommend all of them, whichever you can get in with, as they always have the scheduling book filled. They also now have an amazing acupuncturist, named Bailey, that works Mondays and Wednesdays. I have has several sessions with her, and loved each one! I love this place!! The whole place is full of positive energy, from the friendly and always accommodating Judy, at the front desk, the billing staff, to all of the wonderful PT practitioners who work there.

Brian Tuckey is nothing short of a miracle worker. I am not exaggerating. My daughter started seeing him in April or May. She has Ehlers-Danlos and scoliosis and a myriad of other issues. On day one her leg length was evened. One hour in! Her curve has reduced from 19/24 to 14/18. I have xrays! The only thing we have done differently is use counter-strain. It is worth the 2 hour drive in each direction. I would drive further to have treatment with him. I can recommend his brand of PT over everything else we have tried, including traditional PT, Wellfit, and myofacial massage. We have been to all kinds of specialists and everyone was “let’s just wait and hope it doesn’t get worse.” This was the first time there was real hope that we could do something beyond wait.

I have been treated for lower back pain here and have seen amazing results that no traditional Physical therapist or chiropractor could ever do. Such amazing work and technique.

This technique has helped me so many times in the last few years. Thank you. I highly recommend this place

This is the therapist that other therapists travel to see for themselves from out of state!

I have suffered with chronic, intractable migraines for over 20 years and also now suffer with painful, inflamed Achilles tendinopathy that has lasted for almost a year. The unique manual therapy treatment at Tuckey and Associates Physical Therapy is the first place that I have FINALLY felt some pain relief!! I highly recommend this practice for anyone suffering from chronic pain. The therapists here are truly the ultimate healers and they have found a unique way to help the body heal that I have never experienced before.

The most helpful physical therapy around, hands on. It works.

I think Chris Butler should be canonized a Saint for the miracle he performed on me. I could hardly walk because my spine was out of alignment and it was affecting nerves in my legs. After each session of therapy with Chris, I became a little more mobile until I am back to normal, pain free. Thanks so much Chris.

After a nasty car accident and 6 months of painful PT, was sent here by my physical therapist when I stopped making progress with her. Justin works magic. Plain and simple. This technique is painless and amazing. I highly recommend it.

This place, time and again, has been a work of miracles for me. Truly, Frederick’s diamond in the rough, as not many states are lucky enough yet, to have physical therapists who practice Brian Tuckey’s successful Strain Counterstrain modality of physical therapy treatment. I began with Brian, and continued her being treated by PT assistant Tracy (no longer there), Chris, Cindy, and Karen. My latest two visits, I was blessed to meet Laura, another amazing practitioner of this PT modality, who has come to work there for the past two Summers, then returns to FL when the Summer season ends. I highly recommend all of them, whichever you can get in with, as they always have the scheduling book filled. They also now have an amazing acupuncturist, named Bailey, that works Mondays and Wednesdays. I have has several sessions with her, and loved each one! I love this place!! The whole place is full of positive energy, from the friendly and always accommodating Judy, at the front desk, the billing staff, to all of the wonderful PT practitioners who work there.

I never thought PT would help my migraines, but it did. I used to average at least 2 migraines a month for almost a decade, but I have been migraine-free for over 18 months and it has changed my life. Thank you!

My wife, a patient of Brian Tuckey’s, recommended that I see Tuckey for my achy knees and lower legs, a condition with which I’d suffered after growing 10 inches in a year as a teenager.  (My knees crunched when I moved, and legs ached, also hurt when I went to bed.)  Brian Tuckey examined me, was familiar with my symptoms.  He treated me once – no more leg pain. I also had lower back issues that I had been living with for years, and could not keep up with my wife doing yardwork.  Again, Tuckey examined and treated me.  After 4 visits, I felt much better.  A couple of weeks later my wife and I were working in the yard, cleaning up our fence line so it could be painted.  After working about 6 or 7 hours, we relaxed on the patio.  I realized only then that I had not need to stop once to rest – I now feel, quite literally, years younger than my actual age of 65. I cannot say enough about the care and treatment I received at Tuckey and Associates. I always recommend this office to all of my friends and relatives

I flew from Chicago just to be treated here. It was well worth the trip! As a physical therapist myself, I only want the most skilled hands working on me! And the results are phenomenal! If you don’t go here for your pain, lack of motion, tightness, weakness, instability, or even for digestive issues, YOUR’E MISSING OUT! Get yourself here to be healed! A God-send!!

I had severe back pain and physical therapy at Tuckey and Associates and their treatment alleviated the pain and helped me heal and feel good once again.

My sciatica was unbearably painful, and after the first visit I had immediate relief. I’ll continue a few more sessions with Chris, but I’m 90% better!

Brian Tuckey is an world renowned therapist, who has helped me recover from a 20yr back pain condition. I was told it was impossible to fix, but still went on to see over 50 therapists and doctors in search of a fix. Within 12 sessions he was able to take me back to normal and I feel 20 years younger.
Thanks Brian and team!

Brian Tuckey is a true innovator and master of his profession. His form of PT is really remarkable and achieves fantastic results. As a fellow health care provider I can attest to his expertise and healing skills- they are completely unmatched by anyone else in the field.

It seems my circadian rhythm was drastically and immediately reset. My sleep became restorative. I got naturally tired around 7-9 pm, fell asleep quickly, and woke feeling rested around 630 am without an alarm! That is just the most incredible thing!! I’ve also had vivid dreams again!

I’ve struggled with insomnia for 10+ years. With PTSD, my sleep was non-restorative and very light.  My sleep schedule previously was to go to sleep around 2am ish, sometimes 4am, sometimes not at all and I would try to force myself out of bed exhausted- or sleep till noon or 2pm or later.

I captured portions of my sleep pattern change on an app as verification of the changes.

I’ve noticed my heart rate and respirations have been slower.

All of my neck muscles have been less stiff than I ever remember. I haven’t had any headaches since the treatment! In 10 days I would usually have had at least have 3.

Multiple people have mentioned something “different” about my face. My mother, neighbor, best friend, psychologist, and Lauren.  Some couldn’t place it. But my psychologist said I looked happy! Joyful! Healthy.  I think treatment had an effect on my depression that was apparent to those who know me best.  I do feel happier!

My body also feels like I have much less inflammation. I’ve had less pain overall and my chronic exertional compartment syndrome in my legs has been less restrictive. I have been able to stand and walk much longer this week!!

Thanks for making my life better!

Dear Brian,
For months I have been thinking about how to tell you thank you. I know you understand what you do works. But I still feel compelled to tell you, it does! The last 6 months have been nothing short of miraculous. Except I know and believe that it is like you said to me “God gave these hands wisdom”. What a special, specific answer to years of prayer! I pray to the Lord so long to give wisdom to understand this body he created. It seemed to be beating me up! How awesome that he was answering those prayers teaching you all those years. Now when my body was ready to receive healing you were ready administer what you had learned.
Here are a few things I have been experiencing since my treatment with you in July. For starters I was amazed when I returned home and walked the 2 flights of stairs from my garage to my kitchen without a second thought of falling, missing a step
or being out of breath! I burst out laughing when I got to the top saying to my husband “Did you see that? I didn’t even have to try to get up the stairs!!” He laughed and said “wow, okay good job, I guess I didn’t realize it had been such an effort!” That was just the beginning of many things to follow that I would get super excited to not have to put SO much effort into thinking about everyday functions. It was hard for others to understand the healing I’ve experienced because I guess I had gotten good at pretending pretty well to do things normally. But on the inside life has been such a struggle to function. For weeks after your treatment I was explaining that all my body movements were kind of like getting used to a new glasses prescription. Literally has felt like I have been given a new body!
One crazy thing that I noticed within a week of getting home, none of my shoes fit right anymore. Every pair felt like I had gotten them from a second hand store or garage sale.
I went shopping. 😊👟
The Dyslexia has improved greatly! I can memorize number sequences, read and retain words and music so much better and faster. I’m actually studying a second language and it is going well!
I am relaxed in my work. I’m no longer stressed about getting so behind or having too much success because my health will let me and others down.
I didn’t climb the 14er in Colorado. Was lead to just enjoy feeling amazing and not push my body to the max anymore to survive. But I did hike some waterfalls and it was amazing! Every time I hike I get the giggles because I can feel the weight in both my feet now. I’m  not so exhausted one half of my body doing all the work dragging the other half along. I’m not constantly afraid of falling on my face anymore.
A year ago I wouldn’t even been able to even tell you that was what my body was doing. The best explanation I could come up with then was ” part of my body feels like wood sometimes “.
I’ve not even come close to having a Lymes seizure/episode since July!!
My food allergies went from 86 to 26
24 severe to 4! This is so huge!
Also you were right about being able to look at past trauma differently. It doesn’t hurt me anymore.  Relationships are healing too.
Wonderful that music is back in my life. Not just playing the piano. I have a voice!!! Who knew!? That last thing you did on my vocal chords released so much!! Maybe the chord wrapped around my neck at birth, maybe the trauma of abuse and being told my voice would kill others. Maybe all the things. But I have a voice and I’m going to praise God with it as long as he gives me breath!! I started voice lessons with my son in August and told my teacher it was for my son, I have a very weak voice. She wholeheartedly disagreed with me and has been showing me how untrue that is. I’m having so much fun!
There are many more things that keep improving over time. Habits are changing and I’m learning and improving new ones.
I don’t guess I have the words to truly thank you fully. But I praise God for you constantly. Thank you for listening as he gave you wisdom. Keep doing that please!
This is the best way I can sum this up:
Because you and the Fascia Counterstrain treatment are God’s answer to my years of prayers… I’m living! The past is there, the future is there and I am right here in this moment with a heart full of thanksgiving!
I appreciate you!