1. DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

A: While preferred but NOT required, physician’s referral is not necessary to get an initial evaluation by a physical therapist. California practices the “Direct Access Law” described below.

Version: January 2023

Direct Physical Therapy Treatment Services You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California. 

83 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE § 2620.5 Under California law, you may continue to receive direct physical therapy treatment services for a period of up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever occurs first, after which time a physical therapist may continue providing you with physical therapy treatment services only after receiving, from a person holding a physician and surgeon’s certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, or from a person holding a certificate to practice podiatric medicine from the Podiatric Medical Board of California and acting within their scope of practice, a dated signature on the physical therapist’s plan of care indicating approval of the physical therapist’s plan of care and that an in-person or telehealth patient examination and evaluation was conducted by the physician and surgeon or podiatrist. Patient’s Signature/Date”

2. DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

A: We are a private pay company. This means that we are out of network with insurance providers at this time. This allows us to be flexible in choosing the type of service and frequency of visits that best fit your needs. However, we accept HSA and FSA as methods of payments.

A: Upon request, we issue an itemized receipt called a superbill which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. While not guaranteed, the amount depends on your out of network benefits and varies by insurance plan.

3. HOW DO I GET STARTED?

1. Book a 15 mins. Consultation call to determine whether our service model is the best fit to address your concerns.

2. Thereafter, Initial evaluation will be scheduled. This is when a comprehensive evaluation and individualized plan of care will be established based on your goals. 

4. WHY MOBILE PHYSICAL THERAPY?

 Advantages of mobile pediatric physical therapy:

1. Easier to schedule by parents with multiple children, no need to hire a babysitter to attend to other kids staying in the house.

2. Assessment is done in the child’s natural environment providing the therapist the whole picture leading to realistic treatment application ideas.

3. Most patients may have mobility and accessibility issues to transportation or transfers, this is taken out of the equation.

4. A child may have sensory processing issues which makes it difficult to adjust to a change in environment such as the waiting area of a clinic or treatment rooms.

5. Increased probability of collaboration with other family members involved with child’s care.