Regain your Balance.
THE PROCESS FOR WORKING WITH MELISSA:
Book an Appointment
New Client Assessment
Treatment Session
During your initial appointment, we take a comprehensive approach to understand your unique situation. We'll discuss your medical and social history in detail, including past injuries, surgeries, and any family history that may be relevant. This helps us connect the dots and see how various factors might be contributing to your pain or injury.
We'll also perform a thorough physical evaluation, both while you stand and on the treatment table. This includes assessing your posture, structural alignment, and range of motion. But it goes beyond just physical checks. We listen attentively to your body's signals and acknowledge how stress and even family history can play a role in chronic pain or injuries. We believe in a holistic approach, so no detail is overlooked in creating a personalized treatment plan to get you back on track.
Based on your initial assessment, we begin by focusing on the areas that are most urgent and relevant to reducing your current pain or injury, all while continuing to monitor and evaluate your response to the treatment. Appropriate follow ups are scheduled for continued care.
What to Expect During Your First Appointment
Your ongoing treatment plan will be unique to you and depend on the findings of your initial evaluation. It might involve a combination of:
Manual therapy techniques to address muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, and improve mobility.
Specific exercises designed to strengthen, improve flexibility, and address any movement limitations.
Guidance on managing stress or other lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your pain.
Just like the specific treatment will vary from client to client, so will the frequency and length of visits needed to address the current issues your body is facing.
Ongoing Patient Treatment Plans
PACKAGES & PRICING:
New Client (60 min) - $150
Receive a comprehensive assessment of how your body is moving and how systems are working
Remaining time spent on treatment
BOOK AN INITIAL APPOINTMENT IN DECEMBER AND PURCHASE PACKAGE OF 3 FOLLOW UP VISITS FOR $300
Returning Client (45 min) - $120
Students Initial and returning - $100
Returning Client (30 min) - $75
Shared Session Time - $75 Contact Melissa to schedule
LATE CANCELLATIONS/ NO SHOWS - Cancellations without 24 hr notice or failure to show up to an appointment may result in a fee of $60 for 30 min and $100 for 45 min and initial 60 min appointments.
A fee-for-service clinic mean we are out-of-network with all insurance companies. You may request a receipt that has the codes on a super bill to send self-claims to your insurance company.
Please Read Below
If you have a high deductible or copay, it may be cheaper to NOT use your insurance for some services. With us not billing insurance, in some instances you may SAVE money.
Insurance companies dictate and strongly influence in-network treatment including number of visits and type of treatment. They may deny payment which means YOU have to pay for treatment, or the in-network clinic doesn’t get paid.
By going out of network, it allows us to give you optimal care without the insurance constraints.
Due to decreasing reimbursement rates by insurance companies, in-network clinics are forced to see more and more patients. Most patients are passed off to an aide to provide care. Many typically apply heat/cold packs and have someone watch you on an exercise machine. They require multiple visits per week just to cover their expenses.
We don’t just give you exercises that can be done at home or at a gym and then have it billed to an insurance company. We do, however, devote the full time of your appointment to our hands-on approach. This will facilitate speedier recovery with less appointments.
SOMETIMES THE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES ARE LESS THAN BILLING INSURANCE
How Can That Be?
As deductibles and physical therapy copays increase, many patients will end up paying more for services at an in-network clinic as opposed to an out-of-network such as ours. If you have not met your deductible, you will end up paying full price for each treatment which can typically run about $200/visit. If you have a $2,000 or higher deductible, you will be paying a high amount for each appointment. Our standard 45-minute, full-attention visit, is considerably less.
Therefore, before you decide where to go for physical therapy based solely on if they accept your insurance, make sure to check on how much you will be paying at an in-network clinic instead of an out-of-network clinic like ours. You may be able to save money.
Medicare
We are not a participating Medicare provider. We can only accept Medicare beneficiaries as patients when the patient does NOT want to bill Medicare for any physical therapy services. The request to not involve Medicare in payment must be made before treatment and made by the patient’s own free will.
But, if you have Medicare and still want to see us, we have options you may take advantage of. We require an agreement to be signed before treatment, attesting to you or anyone else that Medicare will not be billed for any treatment.
After signing this agreement, we can assess what level of care you require, and payment is made at the time of treatment.
POSSIBLE TREATMENT INCLUSIONS:
In-Depth Postural/Gait Analysis
Sport/Performance-Specific Manual Therapy
Myofascial Release
Strain-Counterstrain
Somato-Visceral Integration
Chapman’s Reflex Points
Bennett’s Reflex Points
Muscle Energy Techniques
Cranial Techniques
Trigger Point Therapy
Inhibitory Technique
Functional Technique
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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You will be clothed the entire time, so wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows the therapist to easily access the areas they'll be working on. This might include athletic wear, yoga pants, or a loose t-shirt and shorts.
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You will be touched, but manual therapy shouldn't cause excruciating pain. There may be some discomfort as the therapist addresses tight muscles or restrictions. However, communication is key! Let your therapist know if anything feels too intense, and they can adjust their pressure or technique.
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Please make sure all the intake paperwork is filled out prior to your session to allow for an efficient use of the scheduled treatment time.
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Some temporary soreness or stiffness is normal after a manual therapy session. This is usually a sign that the treatment is working and your body is responding. Drinking plenty of water and applying ice (if appropriate) can help reduce any discomfort.
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The number of sessions you'll need depends on your specific condition and goals. Your therapist will discuss a treatment plan with you and adjust it as needed based on your progress.
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In some cases, you may need a referral from your doctor to see a physical therapist for manual therapy. It's always best to check with your insurance provider to understand their coverage policies.
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Manual therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, muscle tension, sports injuries, and even some chronic pain conditions.
Rebalance your body today!
