Elevate PHX: Shell at Sky Harbor

An airport is probably the last place you would think to find a zen-like, relaxing space for chiropractic and massage therapies but at Phoenix Sky Harbor that’s a reality thanks to Dr. Barbara Rogne and her team at Shell at Sky Harbor.

“I always felt the airport would be an intriguing and exciting adventure,” said Rogne, who’s been practicing in the Phoenix area for 33 years and is known for her downtown Phoenix location, Shell Chiropractic. Dr. Rogne said her inspiration behind opening a second location at the airport was actually the employees who make this 24/7 environment run. “It’s been really interesting getting to know more about the employees and the work they do,” said Rogne, adding that she loves meeting the staff from all occupations of the airport and being able to connect and provide a service for them.

Even though Shell at Sky Harbor was opened with the employee in mind, anyone is welcome to take advantage of their services. In fact, it’s been a thrill for Dr. Rogne and her staff as they’ve interacted and treated travelers from across the globe. “Meeting people from all over the world has been an amazing experience.”

Dr. Rogne refers to the airport as a “biodome” and said she’s always been fascinated by the people, the size, and the vast array of what goes on at what she calls a “city within a city.” Dr. Rogne takes pride in helping her patients and providing them with treatment, whether they’re traveling on business, just passing through the airport or Phoenix Sky Harbor is their place of work.

“We give our best every single time we treat a patient,” said Rogne, who almost wishes she discovered a space at the airport sooner after opening her Terminal 4 location in August 2023. Noting that, she often hears employees and travelers remark, “Why hasn’t this been here all along?”

Dr. Rogne encourages anyone who is interested or even skeptical to stop by and visit. She’s more than happy to give anyone a personal tour of their space, have a conversation, explain her services and why she treats patients. “We treat you like you’re the only patient,” said Rogne. Shell at Sky Harbor is open seven days a week, 10 hours a day, and is located pre-security in Terminal 4.