I’ve never trained before, what’s a session like?

Sessions last 55 minutes and begin with a brief warm up, but after that, no two sessions are exactly alike. Depending on your goals, preferences, and injury history, we may work on a combination of strength, cardiovascular exercise, coordination, flexibility, balance, etc. My only goal is for you to feel like our sessions are productive!

I’ve never trained before, is it safe?

Absolutely. Training and exercise are not one-size-fits-all. An individualized approach, taking into consideration your existing strengths and limitations, will promote the optimal stimulus with minimal risk. Please be sure to share your injury history and other concerns before we begin working together--it allows me to program effectively and safely for you.

I’ve never trained before, will I be sore?

It's very possible and perhaps likely! Feeling sore is not a prerequisite for improving your fitness or overall health, though beginners often notice sore muscles following the first few sessions. As your body familiarizes itself with the movements, you will notice soreness less frequently.

I’ve done physical therapy elsewhere, how are you different?

I provide undivided attention for an hour at a time. Many physical therapy clinics ask their therapists to see two, three or even four patients at one time. I also take a safe, yet aggressive approach to physical therapy, ensuring that we make as much progress as quickly and safely as we can. Our sessions will be efficient, with exercise instruction and modification tailored to your needs. We are also free to deviate and address whichever need is most pressing (eg you’re rehabbing a knee injury but you slept in an awkward position last night and now your neck hurts so you'd rather focus on that)

Why pay upfront for physical therapy when I can just pay my copay somewhere else?

I've streamlined the process for clients and patients by including links to pdfs of reimbursement forms for major insurers, which, in combination with receipts ("superbills"), may allow your insurer to cover as much of the cost of therapy as they would elsewhere. Undivided attention in PT makes a significant difference in recovery and it will be well-worth it to you.

What happens if I want to continue working out but not in a physical therapy capacity?

The line between physical therapy and personal training can get blurry, especially when you are close to returning to full function. Discharge from PT is usually a function of either a) having reached a plateau or endpoint of therapeutic benefit; or b) insurance limitations. When we reach either of those scenarios, I'd be happy to transition to working in a personal training capacity.

How does billing work?

For personal training: a credit card will be associated with your account and charged at the end of the calendar month for the number of sessions we complete.

For physical therapy: a credit card or HSA/FSA card will be associated with your account and charged every two weeks unless shorter or longer intervals are requested

What’s your cancellation policy?

Please provide >24 hours notice of your need to cancel or reschedule a session. If we are unable to find an alternative time within one week, I respectfully request that you understand my need to collect the session fee