Patient FAQs:
Do I need to see a doctor before making an appointment?
What should I expect on my first visit?
What types of treatments do you perform?
What insurance do you accept?
What forms of payments do you accept?
How much will each visit cost me?
What makes you different from all the other physical therapists in Atlanta?
Where are you located?
Question #1: Do I need to see a doctor before making an appointment?
Answer: You do not need to see a doctor prior to your first appointment although you may choose to do so. Your first visit is an evaluation after which I will let you know if your condition requires therapy treatments or wellness care. In the case of therapy treatments a doctor, dentist or chiropractor will need to sign the evaluation which becomes the prescription. In the case of wellness care no further consultation is required. back to top Question #2: What should I expect on my first visit?
Answer: The first visit is an evaluation. This usually takes about an hour and comprises of a history-taking and listening session where I do the listening. When the patient is comfortable that the relevant information has been conveyed, I do a physical examination where I look at how the body is functioning. I may evaluate the autonomic nervous system on the first session which involves a sensor placed on the earlobe for several minutes. The goal of doing a thorough examination is to come up with the best plan with which to resolve the issues that the patient is having problems with. back to top Question #3: What types of treatments do you perform?
Answer: I am a manual therapist which means that I do a lot of hands-on therapy. I use my hands to affect the muscles, joints, nerves, tendons, and connective tissues of the body. However, I also do treatments to affect the autonomic nervous system, reflex systems and brain mapping of the body. I find the techniques and approaches that help the patient the most and then I teach the patient how to do those treatments on him or herself. My treatment goal is to empower the patients to be independent of a therapist. back to top Question #4: What insurance do you accept?
Answer: I do not participate in any insurance plans and I do not file insurance claims on patients’ behalf. I choose all my treatments based on what I believe would benefit the patient the most and not based on what an insurance company decides is reimbursable according to their policy. Upon request I can provide you with a fee slip that may be submitted to your insurance company which may be reimbursed under their out-of-network guidelines. back to top Question #5: What forms of payments do you accept?
Answer: I accept cash and checks. Payment is due at time of service. back to top Question #6: How much will each visit cost me?
Answer: First, we schedule a one hour evaluation ($140). There is no obligation to continue with treatment sessions after the evaluation if you choose not to. You get a detailed report of my findings and my professional opinion which may help you decide how to navigate the road to recovery. The fee for a visit in my office is $140. Each visit lasts about an hour. back to top Question #7: What makes you different from all the other physical therapists in Atlanta?
Answer: I see only one patient at a time for about an hour which is uninterrupted. I do not waste time with unnecessary interventions that other therapists use just because insurance pays for it. I do all the therapy myself and never assign a patient to the care of an assistant or a technician. My goal is to eliminate pain and improve function in the fewest number of visits. My philosophy is to choose the treatment options for my patients that I would choose for my family members. back to top Question #8: Where are you located?
Answer: I work from a clinic conveniently located in Buckhead. back to top