What Does It Mean To Be A Board Certified Physical Therapist?

This certification is given by our governing agency, the American Physical Therapy Association. Unlike other organizations which allow you to pay to get a certification of speciality after a weekend course, this certification is only given to those who have extensive experience in pelvic health and successfully complete a rigorous examination, demonstrating specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency in their specialty area. The specialization in the field of pelvic health is Women’s Clinical Specialist (WCS). Due to the difficulty in becoming a board certified specialist, there are currently only 86 board certified women’s health specialists in all in California and one other in Ventura County.

What To Expect

At your initial appointment we’ll take the time to get to know you - your medical history, lifestyle, and goals. We will determine how you want to proceed with a physical therapy evaluation based on your comfort and your goals. With your consent, we’ll go through a thorough evaluation looking at the function of your muscles, connective tissue/fascia, and nerves throughout your body, but focusing on the core which includes the pelvic floor, abdominals, low back, and diaphragm. We will then provide care and create a treatment plan and exercise progression that works for you. Each session is unique and tailored specifically to your needs and goals.

How Long Will It Take?

This is highly variable based off of the specific person in front of me. Ultimately, I want you to receive the care in the manner that you want. I will make recommendations for a frequency that will allow you to reach your goals but will arrange for a plan that will reach your goals in a schedule that works for you.

I’m Not Sure I’ll Be Comfortable With Pelvic Floor PT, Can I Still Do It?

As a previous pelvic floor physical therapy patient, I am familiar how vulnerable of an area this can be. I acknowledge the unique and sensitive treatment involved and place the utmost priority on assuring you are confident and comfortable with all aspects of the treatment and your care. This means we will never do anything without your full consent and will work with you to find a plan that puts you at full ease.

Do You Take Insurance?

Nicole Meyer Physical Therapy and Wellness is an out of network provider; meaning that we do not contract or participate with insurance companies. Patients are responsible for payment upon conclusion of the appointment and will be provided with an itemized superbill following treatment to submit for out of network reimbursement from their insurance company.

Why Don’t You Take Insurance?

Insurance reimbursement has continued to decrease over the years despite the rising cost of running a business. The result of in-network care is often an over scheduled therapist who can not provide the optimal care for recovery due to inconsistent scheduling and shorter sessions. Using an out of network provider also allows patients to know precisely how much each visit will cost without the uncertainty of insurance coverage, claims rejection, or stalling tactics from insurance companies.

Do I Need A Prescription?

Physical Therapists can evaluate and treat patients without a prescription for 45 days or 12 visits; whichever comes first. To assist in avoiding a lapse in treatment, we are happy to direct the evaluation report to any MD, DO, PA, or NP who also provides care for this issue to attain a signature acting as a referral. To assist insurance reimbursement, patients may want to request a referral from their doctor ahead of time, as this is often a requirement.

What Are Your Rates?

My ultimate goal is to provide the best care in a mutually agreeable situation for the clinician and patient alike. The fee for the evaluation and treatment will vary depending on location of the treatment, duration, ect. Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss how we can best work together.