A headshot of Laura Rooney wearing a black tank top, in an indoor setting.

Laura Rooney, PhD

Professional since 2001

About Laura

Laura is a behavioral physiologist specializing in the effective use of exercise and other habits to aid healing, feel fit and increase health span. Working with Laura as a health coach or personal trainer means receiving a combination of knowledge, wit and imagination to create personalized instructions that are clear and easy to follow. She is known for skillful exercise, activity sequencing and programming, and translating heady technical ideas into accessible bites of information.

Laura is a scholar-practitioner: Laura operates her private medical exercise and habit coaching practice, and remains a devoted teacher and scientist at Marquette University to build on her training and experience in exercise physiology, health and human behavior, and longevity.

Beyond her profession, Laura is a rock-solid Aquarian (sun), Leo (moon) and Libra (rising) and has an insatiable appetite for reading, music, and obnoxious amounts of walking.

Education, Certification & Specializations:

  • PhD in Health Education, Promotion and Behavior

  • M.S. Exercise Science

  • ACE-certified Health Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

  • Specific Areas of Expert Focus: Active Aging, Menopause Specifics, Hypermobility Syndrome/EDS/related symptoms, Medical Exercise – bridging the gap between doctor and do-it-yourself.

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