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What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
I provide therapy in orthopedics rehab, whether you are recovering from an injury or are wanting to gain the ability to do more physical activity. This includes exercise that focuses both on individual muscles as well as muscle chains and groups. I work to build the body up from the basics to ensure there is no oversight of underlying causes of pain and injury. This then allows the body the best opportunity to achieve its full potential.
I work with the healing process of inflammation. This includes inflammation management through ice/heat, TENS unit usage, and manual therapy. I maximize the opportunities available during the healing cycles with the various techniques listed here.
I also provide Fascial Counterstrain, a hands-on treatment that aids the body in recovery by releasing inflammation and releasing tension of connective tissues throughout.
What is Fascial Counterstrain?
What is Fascial Counterstrain?
Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) is the application of hands-on manual therapy to release contractions of your tissues, such as muscles, ligaments, and nerves. When there is tissue tension, this can cause pain and dysfunction. By releasing these tissues, the body can move more appropriately and release inflammation. This is a painless technique and has the ability to affect any system in the body, including lymphatics, visceral organs, bone, and more. Tissue tension release is achieved through gentle repositioning of the body that I will perform. Learn more about FCS here.
Do you take insurance or Medicare?
Do you take insurance or Medicare?
At this time, I do not accept insurance or Medicare. I am however happy to provide a superbill so that you may request reimbursement from your insurance provider. Medicare rules state that those who are medicare beneficiaries cannot pay “out of pocket” for physical therapy. However, there are circumstances that allow a person with Medicare to pay privately. Please email for more details.
What are my options for payment?
What are my options for payment?
Payment is due at the time of service for all appointments.
Please note that I do provide super bills (detailed invoices) so that you may request reimbursement from your insurance provider directly. This process is quick and simple, and often has a greater success rate of reimbursement than when requested from a practitioner.
For those with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you may also use this as a form of payment if physical therapy is determined to be necessary by your doctor.
Another option is working with Friends of Friends. This is a medical support fund on South Whidbey with the intention of helping those with uncovered medical expenses. For more information, please visit their website here.
Why choose to pay privately for physical therapy?
Why choose to pay privately for physical therapy?
I have chosen to provide physical therapy out of network in order to stay aligned with my values and ethics for patient care. This allows me to address a person’s needs as they arise rather than being isolated to one part of the body at a time. Paying privately also allows me to treat for longer periods of time per session and allows me to treat a person for as many sessions as they need to heal. Treating someone for longer sessions provides more time to address all aspects of care, and reduces the number of appointments needed to achieve the patient’s goals.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
You do not need a referral to see a physical therapist in the state of Washington as we are a “direct access” state. If you plan to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company, you may be required to have a referral to receive reimbursement. You may also have a limited number of visits for physical therapy per year. Be sure to check with your insurance provider on what your benefits cover.
Do you work with pediatrics?
Do you work with pediatrics?
I only work with orthopedic pediatrics, specifically middle school and highschool athletics as well as all dance students.
What is your approach to patient care? What does it mean to be a holistic physical therapist?
What is your approach to patient care? What does it mean to be a holistic physical therapist?
My approach is to appreciate all aspects of healthcare. While I am only licensed to provide physical therapy, I will recommend other types of therapy and practitioners of these therapies as the need arises. I believe in being honest and open about what I am seeing, and from there providing options for my patients to explore to further help them along their health journey. I recognize that many people have had unpleasant experiences in the healthcare system, and have suffered trauma from this. I strive to ensure my patients feel safe, heard, and understood (regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, ability, or other intersectional identities) when working with me.
Are we a good fit to work together?
Are we a good fit to work together?
I look at physical therapy as a team effort. I will do everything in my power to help someone heal, but I cannot do it alone. If the patient is unable to fully participate (within reason), I will not be able to continue working with them as we will struggle to see results. If you want to dive deep into your health and are willing to be responsible for your health, we can achieve great results.
What sports do you specialize in?
What sports do you specialize in?
My athletic experience and specialties are cross country/long distance track, swimming, and rock climbing. I have also worked closely with cyclists and volley ball athletes.
Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am - 5 pm
3455 Old Country Road, Greenbank, WA 98253
Email: gina@whidbeyprismpt.com
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