New Patients FAQ

Lady Bits does NOT take Insurance

Lady Bits Physical Therapy is a fee for service provider. We are not contracted with any insurance company (Lady Bits does not accept any form of insurance) so that your service is not affected by time or quality restrictions, allowing each treatment to have dedicated time and individualized care for your specific needs during each session. We will provide a superbill of charges for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement rates specific to your individual coverage.  Treatment fee is due at time of service; cash, checks, HSA or credit is accepted. Please refer to the following out of network benefits worksheet to estimate the portion of your bill that may be covered by your insurance.  

Medicare Recipients

Unfortunately Lady Bits cannot serve those who receive Medicare as we do not have the capacity to file claims with Medicare. It is illegal to accept a cash payment from a Medicare recipient unless we are providing “wellness” services. Wellness services do not treat a specific injury, pain, or dysfunction. Wellness services are defined as maintaining a level of fitness/strength and/or we are preventing falls or decline of health. If you are a Medicare recipient and would like to come to Lady Bits for “wellness” we are happy to help you in those goals.

Therapy Services:

Initial Evaluation/Consultation (2 hours) : $450

Initial visits include the evaluation, treatment and patient Education. Many of those first sessions also include specific exercise training as well depending on the reason for your visit.

Follow Up Visit (90 minutes): $337.50

 Follow Up Visit (60 minutes): $225

Short visit (30 minutes): $112.50

*Lady Bits fees are $225/hour. If we use a less time than booked, or 15 ($56.25) minutes extra, we will adjust the cost of the appointment to the time used.

Price Changes are Coming! As of October 1, 2023, the new hourly rate will be $225/hour. This price is reflective of the current costs of business, ongoing educational costs for the entire staff, and of course the beautiful atmosphere with all the extras you have come to know us for at Lady Bits.

       FAQ: I need to recover after childbirth. How many visits will this take and when should I come?

Answer: It’s best to rest at home for the first few weeks after birth and allow your womb to heal. If you are eager to get started ASAP, plan ahead of time and try to book your first eval around the time when bleeding stops, usually around 40 days pp, however that is different for each woman. That first 2 hour visit we will chat about your birth, and what types of concerns/pains/and other issues you have. The rest of that time will be dedicated to very important bodywork your body needs to recovery from both pregnancy and birth. This will cover everything from your pelvis up to your upper back, your organs (gentle work over your belly) and all the muscles and fascia of your abdominal and trunk region. This body work is important for your healing and to prepare you for appropriate exercise. If there is scar tissue from a C-section or a perineal tear we will address whichever is most bothersome to you at the time. The next visit, typically a 90 minute session, will include all the exercise training you will need to recover your core strength, pelvic and low back stability. There is also some time for additional body work if needed. Most women like having those 2 visits close together (next day or within a week). After that you can go home and practice what you learned for 4-6 weeks. Coming back to have your exercises adjusted another visit or 2 is very helpful for total body strengthening. If there is pain due to perineal tears, some ladies need an extra visit or 2 (typically 60-90 minutes) depending on the severity/extent of the tears in order to heal fully. Its never too late to heal from birth, and this outline of plan works well for women even years after birth. Healing from birth includes healing or preventing a prolapse, as they are very common after birth. This plan is inclusive of prolapse care.

    FAQ: How many visits do I need to get better? How often do I need to attend therapy?

            Answer: That depends. Most patients with “basic” prolapse/bladder leaking/weak core are doing really well after 2-3 visits. After your initial consult, you and your therapist will come up with a specific plan of care for your condition.

          FAQ: Do I need a prescription or referral from my MD to start physical therapy?

          Answer: No. Currently the state law permits you to start physical therapy for 45 days or 10 visits, whichever comes first.  If your condition has not resolved in that time period or you continue to require ongoing skilled therapy, then you will need a referral from your MD.  This is primarily meant to protect you, the patient, in case your symptoms are not improving; it is important to get your MD involved if further testing/imaging or other diagnosis is required.  Your insurance provider may require a physician referral before the initial physical therapy consultation  for service fees to be covered if you plan to submit a superbill for “out of network” PPO reimbursement. It's good to check with your insurance provider regarding coverage of services.