Frequently Asked Questions?

Why Physical Therapy With Embark?

Your goals are high, so the standard has to be higher.

Beyond my Doctorate in Physical Therapy, I’ve done extensive training to become a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist - Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN).

Objective testing to ensure that we are doing what we say we are doing is critical. Frequent testing and retesting using objective devices such as Tindeq Progressor for isometric strength testing and My Jump Lab for jump and sprint assessment.

I’ve spent a lot of time making sure that I have the tools and skills necessary to help you bridge the gap fully from where you are right now to where you can only imagine yourself being.

What is our Treatment Philosophy?

1) Restore The initial phase of treatment focuses on getting you back to your baseline. This involves:

Restoring Mobility: Enhancing your ability to move freely and comfortably.

Managing Pain: Reducing discomfort to a manageable level.Reestablishing Function: Regaining essential movements for daily activities, such as pushing, pulling, squatting, hinging, lunging, and carrying.

Think of this as resetting to a clean slate, preparing your body for the next stages of recovery and improvement.

2) Rebuild Once a baseline of mobility and pain management is achieved, the next phase is to:

Enhance Strength and Resilience: Develop the strength and durability needed to handle various intensities of movement and activity.

Build a Strong Foundation: Ensure your body can repeatedly handle physical demands, creating a solid base for future activities.This phase focuses on reinforcing your body’s capacity to perform and endure.

3) Re-envision The final phase is about expanding your vision for what you can achieve:

Set Active Goals: Consider what you could do if you weren't concerned about how your body would respond.

Trust Your Body: Move beyond simply alleviating pain to building confidence in your body’s ability to handle new challenges.

Re-envision your capabilities and embrace new possibilities with a body that you trust to perform at its best.

What is our Training Philosophy?

Imagine your body’s ability to handle life's demands as a bucket. The goal is to manage this bucket’s contents so it never overflows.

If leading an active lifestyle is important to you, having a structured framework to enhance your capacity to manage these demands can be incredibly beneficial.

Discover How to Manage Your Capacity:

Download Our Framework: Get a concise PDF outlining strategies to improve your ability to handle physical challenges and prevent overload.

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Do I take insurance?

Embark Physio and Performance is an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance.

We do accept health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible savings accounts (FSA). We also can provide you with an itemized receipt called a “superbill” of each session that can be submitted to your insurance for an out-of-network reimbursement. To determine if you are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement, please contact your insurance company to confirm your eligibility.

Your goals and care shouldn't be influenced by third parties who may not share your values and motives. Many insurance-based clinics request to see clients 2-3x/week regardless of the diagnosis and best plan of action due to insurance reimbursement rates. You also may find yourself double-booked with another patient or two at the same time and spend minimal time with your actual physical therapist. Depending on your co-pay and deductible, this can add up to significant cost for a decreased quality of care. With our approach, we're not restricted by insurance policies and can instead focus solely on providing the best care plan tailored to your goals and your body's needs, not someone else's.