Physical therapy is a healthcare profession that helps individuals recover from injuries, manage pain, and improve their physical well-being. Through a combination of exercises, stretches, and specialized techniques, physical therapists assist patients in regaining mobility and strength. Physical therapy is often seen as reactive care (follows an injury or condition), but has been gaining traction to prevent falls, injuries, and enhance performance. This form of rehabilitation focuses on enhancing the quality of life by addressing the physical limitations that may arise from various risk factors, medical conditions, or injuries.
Concierge Physical Therapy
Concierge physical therapy offers personalized care directly in a patient’s home or preferred location. Patients benefit from customized treatment plans that prioritize their comfort and schedules. This model enhances accessibility to care, making it an ideal choice for those who may face challenges commuting to a clinic.
Remote Physical therapy
Remote physical therapy leverages technology to provide care without the need for in-person visits. Utilizing video calls, and online messaging and exercise tracking, physical therapists conduct evaluations and guide patients through exercises from the comfort of their home. This innovative approach not only expands access to therapy but also allows for continuity of care, especially for those who may live far from healthcare facilities.
Concierge Physical Therapy
Home 60-90 minute initial evaluation (clear goals, systems screening, physical examination…)
Collaborative care plan development (interventions, follow up planning, reassessments…)
Follow up sessions – 60-90 minutes (manual therapy, movement training, education, exercise…)
Between sessions: exercise consultation & consistent communication (text, phone, email…)
Outcomes monitoring and appraisal: check in on functional goals and effectiveness of care plan
Remote 60 minute evaluation (clear goals, systems screening, physical examination…)
Collaborative plan development (interventions, follow up planning, reassessments…)
Follow up sessions – 60 minutes (movement retraining, education, exercise…)
Between sessions: communication and exercise via FDA compliant online platform
Outcomes monitoring and appraisal: check in on functional goals and effectiveness of care plan
Remote Physical Therapy
My Philosophy:
Patient centered: I seek to understand you and your story, providing guidance and reliable access as we establish meaningful goals and a clear path to reach them. Experience: With over a decade of experience in human movement, exercise, and rehabilitation, I can recognize patterns to keep things simple. Scientific evidence: As a researcher I understand the value in identifying evidence for, or against, particular practices, and when to use evidence that applies to you as an individual.
Merging your story with my expertise and available scientific evidence, I will help you establish an EXCELLENT plan for now, and your future of movement.
What should I expect during my first visit?
The first visit is what we call an initial evaluation (IE). During the IE we will chat for about 20 minutes so we can get to know each other, and you can tell me the story about what brings you to physical therapy. We discuss your history (relavent and other medical history), goals, and my initial hypothesis before going into the physical exam. After we chat, I’ll take you through some movements, if it’s appropriate with your injury/condition, because the way you move will tell me a story and guide my exam. I’ll do some physical tests to determine what is going on and what we can do to get you moving in a good direction. We will collaborate on a plan of care (i.e. how often we will meet, what the treatments consist of, activities to work on…) before wrapping up. There are many ways to get on the road to recovery, and I mix evidence, my experience, and your preferences to make the recepie for you.
How often will I have physical therapy sessions?
This can range from one session per month, to 2 sessions per week. This is dependent upon your preferences, financial considerations, my recommendations based on our evaluation together. I’m not pushy, but I’ll be honest with my recommendations, and you ultimately decide on the frequency of our sessions.
How will we track my progress?
We can track your progress in a number of ways! I utilize a few patient reported outcomes (goals/objectives dictated by you) that are high quality research backed metrics. These tell me how you are progressing functionally with the activities important to you, how you’re perceiving your health status, and most importantly your satisfaction with your progress.
You are the center of my metrics for quality care. The quality of my care is decided by you, not me.
Can I use my insurance? How much does this cost?
Unfortunately I do not take insurance operating as an independent PT here in Long Beach; I operate direct to consumer provider which means it is out of pocket to work with me. I charge $100-$180 for initial evaluations (depending on location and duration), and $60-100 for follow up sessions (depending on location). I’m able to charge less for my services than most PT clinics because I have no overhead expenses, and operate as an individual provider.
Understanding this is a barrier, I am happy to work with you to find a PT who takes your insurance so you can get care that is feasible for your life. I am also willing to lower my prices for special circumstances, so please let me know if finances are a barrier and we can figure out a good option.
