FAQ
What areas does your mobile service cover? If you are located outside of the below zip codes, we might still be able to work together virtually.
SF: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94117, 94123, 94124, 94131, 94133, 94134, 94518
Berkeley: 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94706, 94709, 94710, 94720
Oakland/Emeryville: 94601, 94602, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94618, 94619
Do you take insurance? Unfortunately, due to the severe limitations imposed by insurance companies that impact treatment, I do not accept insurance at this time.
Do you offer sliding scale? Yes, sliding scale on an as needed basis with priority for LGBTQ and BIPOC folks is available.
What forms of payment do you accept? Cash, check, Venmo or Zelle
I don’t have an exercise space, where will we do our PT in my home? There’s no need for a designated exercise space. I typically work with folks in their living rooms or bedrooms.
What is Virtual PT and how does it work? Virtual PT is done via video conferencing. While not appropriate for every case, it can be a good option for many folks with movement problems and pain. Through video, I am able to watch and analyze your posture and movement and educate and guide you through exercises that will help improve your current condition. Due to licensing limitations, I can only work with folks physically present in California.
What is Pelvic Floor PT and how do I know if I need it? Your pelvic floor refers to the muscles and tissues that hold and protect your sexual organs and bowel/bladder. The pelvic floor helps control your urine and bowel movements and play a major role in sexual function. If you have pain anywhere around your pelvis, difficulty holding your urine/bowel, or pain with sexual intercourse you could likely benefit from pelvic floor PT. Sometimes, back and hip pain can actually be caused by dysfunction in the pelvic floor as well.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to start seeing you? Not right away! California law requires a doctor’s referral after the first 12 visits or 45 days of treatment, whichever comes first. After that, you do need to be seen by a doctor to get a PT referral. This does not apply to exercise training clients.
What’s the difference between PT and exercise training services? This can be a bit tricky and something we can determine during a 15min consultation. In general, PT is needed when there is a clinical diagnosis requiring clinical assessment and treatment. For example, when someone has joint surgery or a specific condition that requires a licensed health professional to address the issue. If you have been referred to PT by primary care provider, then PT is what you need.
Exercise training is appropriate when someone wants to simply get back into shape, improve their sport performance or has already completed PT but still needs assistance with performing exercises correctly to continue their healing.
Do you do massage? When it is indicated as a beneficial part of your treatment program, I employ a variety of hands on techniques including fascial counterstrain, joint and soft tissue mobilization, myofascial decompression (cupping) and other PT specific manual therapies. However, in order for manual treatments to be effective, they must be reinforced with movement education and exercise. If you are interested in only massage, I am happy to refer you to some fantastic massage therapists.