Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to wait until I am injured to get physical therapy?
Absolutely not!!! When you’re feeling great it’s an excellent time to come in for a visit. As doctor’s of physical therapy we are musculoskeletal experts who improve the quality of life through hands-on care, prescribing exercise, and patient education. We teach our patients how to prevent injury in the first place and improve performance.
Do I need to see a doctor prior to starting physical therapy?
No, a referral from a doctor is not required. This saves our clients time and money. As doctor’s of physical therapy, we can identify when further tests and workup is indicated. In most cases, we can successfully evaluate and treat what is going on and help you avoid costly/time consuming unnecessary tests and doctor visits.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a value-based, out of network provider which means we do not directly bill to insurance companies. The traditional insurance model does not allow a physical therapist to treat our clients the way we feel is in their best interest subsequently requiring increased time and money to achieve your goals. A large portion of the value in PT treatments comes from hands on care and education, therefore all of our physical therapy appointments are spent with a doctor of physical therapy. No aides, no techs. As some insurance companies may offer out of network therapy benefits and reimburse you for some or all of your PT services with us, we encourage you to call your insurance provider to review your specific benefits.
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept the following types of payments:
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- Cash
- Credit Cards
- Local Checks
- Physical therapy appointments are Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account eligible.
- Our massage therapy services are frequently Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligible if a prescription is written by an eligible medical provider.
What should I wear to my physical therapy appointment?
Please wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing that allows for ease of movement.
What should I bring to my evaluation?
Prior doctor’s appointments are not required, however, if you have already seen by another healthcare provider and have imaging or visit reports, our doctor’s of physical therapy are happy to review these.
Please call or use the form below to contact us with any questions/concerns that you may have:
ADDRESS
Main Office:
17 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI 02840
Loft Space:
5 Merton Rd.
Newport, RI 02840