FAQs

  • Instead of driving to an office across town (or further in most cases), I come to you! You will receive all of the care you would get in a pelvic PT clinic, and then some. I bring everything you may need (massage table, exercise bands, balls, etc.) and we can take advantage of using any exercise equipment you already have. You are more than welcome to have your kids and family around, or not, it’s up to you!

  • The 75 min evaluation gives you and your PT time to connect and for her to understand your concerns in their entirety.

    Initial evaluations typically include a comprehensive interview based on your completed intake paperwork and additional questions related to your personal goals. Next there is a physical examination component, which is a head to toe evaluation and may or may not include an internal examination to assess the pelvic floor directly. The PT will then go over findings and collaboratively establish a plan of care. Initial treatment on this day may be education based, exercise based, or be hands on manual treatment depending on your needs.

    Please wear clothing that you can easily move in (what you would typically wear to the gym).

  • With both written and continuous verbal consent, the PT will assess the function of your pelvic floor using a single finger (no speculum, woo!). This is typically done vaginally, but can also be achieved rectally in certain cases. Opting out of an internal exam does not mean you won’t benefit from pelvic floor PT. Please feel free to ask me more about this during your consultation!

  • No! California is a direct access state for Physical Therapy. In the state of California, direct physical therapy treatment may take place for 45 days or 12 visits (whichever occurs first) prior to requiring a referral.

    After this, physical therapy treatment requires a referral from a person holding a physician or surgeon’s certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Patients must then visit their doctor and have the doctor sign off on the Physical Therapist's plan of care to continue receiving PT.

    *Wellness visits do not ever require a referral.

    *Medicare patients cannot be seen with direct access.

  • Yes, you can use insurance. However, Cove Physical Therapy is an out-of-network provider. This means that you are responsible to pay before or at time of your visit. Upon request, you will receive a superbill - a financial bill of the services and treatment provided - after each visit. You may submit your superbill through your insurance company for reimbursement; however, the amount of reimbursement will vary depending on your out-of-network benefits. Please call your insurance company prior to your first visit to understand your out-of-network benefits.

    You should ask your insurance the following questions:

    • What is my out-of-network deductible and how much of my deductible has been met?

    • What percentage am I responsible for after my deductible is met?

    • Is authorization or referral required for reimbursement?

    • What is my annual visit limit for out-of-network services?

    • What are the CPT codes that are reimbursable?

    **Note that reimbursement will occur AFTER you reach your out-of-network deductible. If you met your out of pocket max, you should see 100% reimbursement through your insurance company - so maximize your visits when you meet your max!

    Click here to learn about pricing and rates.

    **Please note that reimbursement is NOT guaranteed. Your insurance company will determine reimbursement rates. However, a majority of my clients find is easy to submit the superbill online and receive their reimbursement directly from the insurance company in a timely manner.