Frequently Asked Questions
About Physical Therapy at Posture Studio
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No. We are a cash-based physical thearapy practice. To learn more about this model, see our FAQs about Cash Based Physical Therapy
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Cash based practice means that we do not accept insurance. We do accept other form of payment incuding FSA, HSA , major credit cards and checks.
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Wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to take your shoes and socks off if needed. Plesae do not wear heavy perfumes or colognes.
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We use many modalities for movement retraining and strengthening. This may include Pilates-based exercises that create core strength, increase mobility or assist with integrating mind/body connection. If we think Pilates should be part of your follow-up, we will suggest Clinical Pilates sessions.
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No, you do not need a referral. Virginia is a โdirect accessโ state. This means you do not need a physician referral to see a licensed physical therapist. The physical therapist will refer you to a physician if she feels it is necessary after the initial evaluation.
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We decided to offer a cash based model for physical therapy as we see many benefits to this model including continued access to care and ability to focus on a holistic approach to PT. To read more, see our FAQ section about Cash-Based Physical Therapy
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While cash is certainly an acceptable form of payment, patients are also able to pay with checks, major credit and debit cards, Venmo, Square as well as FSA and HSA accounts.
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No. While many exercises and concepts covered in Therapeutic Pilates sessions overlap with physical therapy, Pilates sessions are not physical therapy. In therapeutic Pilates, we focus on postural and movement retraining using Pilates and functional based exercises as well as breathing exercises. This can be used pre or post physical therapy to compliment physical therapy work. In physical therapy, exercises are utilized in addition to many other modalities including manual therapies and dry needling. The goal of both physical therapy and therapeutic Pilates is to return you to a pain-free lifestyle. Therapeutic Pilates is also used for ongoing injury prevention.
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If you have private insurance, we do offer super bills which you can send to your private insurance company. We cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance, though.
Please note that Medicare does not allow for reimbursement of physical therapy services.
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While we understand that there are circumstances that require cancellations, we ask that you do your best to keep your reservation as they are an integral part of your recovery. If you should need to cancel an appointment, please call us as soon as possible. We require 24 hour notice for the cancellation of a scheduled appointment.
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Yes, we offer a FREE phone consultation to assess if Posture Studio Physical Therapy is a good fit for your needs.
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We ask that you call the studio or email us to make an appointment.