Frequently asked questions.

No. In Rhode Island you can see a Physical Therapist without a physician’s referral. However, we will need a health care provider to sign off on your plan of care.

Currently, we are not contracted with any insurance providers. We will provide you with the appropriate paperwork to submit to your insurance company for out of network benefits. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance company to determine what your out of network coverage is.

Cash, check, credit card or HSA cards.

Your provider will spend a good portion of the appointment asking you questions and hearing more about your medical history, current symptoms, goals for physical therapy and anything else that you want them to know. In addition, you will be provided with education and instructions for home programs. You will be given the opportunity to ask any questions you need to ask about your diagnosis and plan of care. There are no silly questions. It is very important and crucial to provide a safe space for you to ask questions and feel comfortable.

Based on that information, your provider will perform a physical examination. This may include assessing how your hips and back move along with your core strength.

Your provider may perform an external musculoskeletal examination. They may palpate and assess the muscles and fascia of the following: the abdomen, the back, the buttocks and the anterior, posterior, medial and lateral thighs.

In order to assess the pelvic floor muscles, an internal examination is encouraged. This allows the provider to assess the tone of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as their strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion.

After the examination your provider will review their findings and provide you with an individualized treatment plan.

Your provider will always obtain consent prior to any part of the examination, including the internal examination.

If you have questions or concerns, please e-mail or call us.

The initial appointment is one hour to one hour and 15 minutes. Follow-up appointments are usually an hour, but more or less time may be warranted based on the recommendation of your physical therapist.

Initial evaluations/appointments are $150, subsequent hour-long appointments are $125. Payment is collected at the time of service (cash, credit card, check, flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts).

Yes! We treat anyone with a pelvis.

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your appointment prior to the 24 hour window you will be charged a partial amount for your appointment.

You can schedule an appointment after your provider clears you for internal treatment/penetrative intercourse. This typically happens at an appointment with your clinician six weeks after the delivery.

Yes, you can still come to your appointment when you are menstruating. There is no contraindication for internal pelvic floor therapy while you are on your period. If you would rather not have internal work performed, that is absolutely fine. Just let your physical therapist know. We can keep the appointment and only work externally or you can reschedule. However, please remember that we have a 24-hour cancellation policy.