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What to expect at your first appointment
We highly recommend coming in (or changing into upon your arrival) activewear or something you are comfortable stretching and moving around in because, well, you will be moving. We also may need to expose the body part for which you are coming. Think shorts for easy access to the knee and movement of the hip. Close-toed shoes are ideal, however, be prepared to take them off if needed.
You will be greeted by your Doctor of Physical Therapy. You can expect personalized one-on-one care from you doctor, for the entire duration of your appointment, every appointment. At no point will you be left to pedal aimlessly on a stationary bike or to your own devices with stretchy bands, wondering if you’re doing something correctly, or if your therapist is going to come back.
We like to start these consultations with some good, old fashioned conversation – we want to get to know you, what motivates you, your performance/medical history, what impact this injury has had on your life. We will discuss all of your questions or concerns, and, most importantly, your goals.
From there, we will segue into your evaluation in which your doctor will gently move through diagnostics – keeping open dialogue the entire time so you understand what’s happening and why. Your appointment will end with a unique, individualized plan of care for getting you back to peak performance.
If you decide to continue working with us, you will understand exactly what that will entail regarding timeline and cost. Again, we value transparency and communication. Especially when it comes to your care. If you have any questions before your appointment, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pain do you treat?
We treat a wide variety of pains:
“Sciatica”, “herniated discs”, “pinched nerves” (neck and back), etc…
Back and hip pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Pelvic floor dysfunctions
Pelvic pain (eg. pain with intercourse)
Urinary incontinence (leaking with running, lifting, etc.)
Arm, elbow, and wrist pain
Thigh and knee pain
Calf, ankle, and foot pain
Jaw pain
Headaches
Sprains and strains
Pre- and post-surgery
Pain during or after lifting
And more, if you’re wondering if we are the right fit for you, contact us and we will happily discuss how we can help you.
What does cash-based physical therapy mean?
Cash-based physical therapy means that we are out of network with all insurance companies and do not directly bill through insurance (thought you may be eligible for reimbursement directly from your insurance company). Our patients pay us directly each visit for their 1-on-1, personalized physical therapy session. This allows us to focus all of our attention on the patient and perform treatments to focus on patient goals without being dictated by insurance rules and regulations.
Does Artistry in Motion accept health insurance at all?
You can certainly use your out of network insurance benefits. You can also use your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA). While we do collect our fees directly from our clients, we provide an itemized invoice to submit to his or her insurance company. By submitting your receipt, you may be able to recover a percentage of the cost you pay upfront (typically 60-80%) from your insurance company, depending on your "out of network" coverage.
Does cash-based mean I can only pay with cash?
While cash is certainly an acceptable form of payment, patients are also able to pay with major credit and debit cards as well as FSA and HSA accounts.
Why cash-based physical therapy?
Insurance companies in the United States are continually cutting reimbursement rates for rehabilitation services and dictating how clinicians treat patients. With this decline in reimbursement, many clinics are forced to treat multiple patients in the hour (this means that therapists are seeing 4+ patients at the same time) and lower patient care standards in order to make ends meet. These clinics rotate patients in and use assistants and techs to complete treatments. Patients do not receive the individualized care they need, and are encouraged to go through exercises with little to no supervision. With a cash based practice, we are able to decide how we want to treat patients as we are not regulated by the insurance companies. This allows us to provide the highest quality care for our patients, while keeping them 1- on -1 with their doctor of physical therapy for the entire hour, every visit. This increase in quality results in our patients getting better, faster than traditional insurance based physical therapy. We typically see our patients only one time per week, saving you valuable time; meaning you aren’t leaving work early, commuting to and from the clinic, and spending an hour here 3 times each week.
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