Policies and Guidelines

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The growth of my practice demands policies and procedures that protect my business, enhance your safety and privacy, minimize your costs, and ensure a pristine and comfortable environment for your therapy. ALL POLICIES APPLY RETROACTIVELY.

Bookings and  Rates

Bookings – All bookings conducted via our online calendar only. You must have an email address and a mobile number to book. If it’s been 3 or more years since your last visit, you’ll need to book as a new patient. This is Paid to Book practice. Payment is collected at the time of booking. No exceptions. Click HERE to access our online calendar.

Last Minute/Emergency Bookings – Conducted only during office hours and if there’s availability. You must have available sessions in your account to request a last minute/emergency session.

Cancellations/Rescheduling – 48 Hours (two business days) for all appointments via the link in your confirmation and reminder email(s) only. No-Shows or Late-Cancellations will be covered by your prepaid session(s).

Manual Cancellation/Rescheduling Fee – Lost your confirmation email? Read the information in THIS LINK before contacting us to cancel/reschedule for you.

Rates – Base Billing Rate: $165 for 45 minutes (3 units), $220 for 60 minutes (4 units), and $330 for 90 minutes (6 units). This amount is reflected in superbills as well as the discounts you receive from the appropriate packs. Click THIS LINK for the available discount therapy packs.

Discount Coupons – For active military, active police, active fire department, active school teachers, and active fitness professionals after Initial Session. Proof of status required. Refer to THIS LINK for the most up to date information on rates and discounts.

Session Payments

Payment Methods – As a cash-based practice and WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE, nor do we process insurance claims. You may use a major credit card, debit card, or HSA/FSA for your online purchases. Cash and Venmo options available in person for established patients only. There are no convenience fees.

Pay to Book – You will not be able to book without paying for your appointment via a valid payment method or the CODE that comes with your discount pack. No exceptions.

Refunds – Refer to the Rates and Terms of Service page for all the pertinent details.

Medical Billing and Medical Records

Itemized Bills – An itemized bill is usually requested to justify HSA/FSA expenses. It shows treatment date, session length in minutes and therapy units (1 therapy unit = 15 minutes), location, total cost, and procedure code (CPT). It is provided to you at the end of your series of sessions in PDF format when requested. Your complete intake form and all respective paperwork must be in your file and your account must be in good standing before you can request an itemized bill. You will have a revision period of 5 (five) business days to review the document after it's sent to you to request corrections or amendments. After the revisions period is over, the document is considered finalized. There is no fee for this document unless:

  • You request amendments or changes after the revision period. All amendments or corrections after this time period carry a prepaid $110 fee.
  • You lose or misplace the email containing your bill and request a new one. This service carries a $110 prepaid fee.
  • You request to change the itemized bill into a superbill. This service carries a $110 prepaid fee before the new document is issued.

Superbills – Similar to an itemized bill, except that it is used for insurance reimbursements. Your intake form must be complete, your account in good standing, and you must have a physician referral with the appropriate diagnosis code(s) (ICD-10). This document will not be processed without a proper physician referral in our records. No exceptions. You will have a period of 5 (five) business days to review the document and request corrections or amendments. After the revision period is over, the document is considered finalized. There is no fee for this document unless:

  • You request amendments or changes after the revision period. All amendments or corrections after this time period carry a prepaid $110 fee.
  • You lose or misplace the email containing your bill and request a new one. This service carries a $110 prepaid fee.
  • You request a superbill after more than 6 months from your last visit. This service carries a $110 prepaid fee before the new document is issued.

Medical Records – Kept under the highest privacy possible for 3 years after your last visit, as per WAC 246-830-570. No records are released without your written consent.

Medical Records Reproduction – Requires formal written request by yourself or legal representatives acknowledging full consent and responsibility for the possession of such records. The reproduction fees as per WAC 246-08-0400 and/or applicable amending fees must be paid before the records are released. All reproductions will be delivered via PDF with a five (5) business days revision period.

Other Fees

Extra Clean Up Fee – The following incurs a $110 extra clean-up fee: exercise sweat, hair grooming products, grease, dirt, mud, and topical balms (Bengay, Tiger Balm, Icy patch, etc.). You will be informed. For sanitary reasons, no animals are allowed.

Companions and Recordings

Companions – Only patients are allowed in the treatment room, except for minors, where a parent/guardian must be present throughout the entire session. Exceptions requested for specific medical cases must have written proof from primary medical provider.

Recordings – Absolutely no recordings of the session in any form or media. Exceptions granted only through mutual legal representation at your expense.

Office and Session Guidelines

Suspecting an Infection? – You may cancel without penalty if you've been exposed, exhibit symptoms of, or suddenly develop an infection. As long as you notify us prior to your session, you will not be charged. DO NOT SHOW UP if you are symptomatic. You will be dismissed, charged for the session, and/or be permanently banned. Contact us if you are not certain.

Emails, phone calls – Conducted via email or phone calls during business hours only. Check website for current business hours. Emails/calls sent outside business hours, over the weekend or holidays won’t be checked until the next available business day. Our main number does not accept Text/SMS messages.

Location – Know where we are. Click HERE for directions to our office.

Your Outfit – Wear only clean, light workout clothes and socks. Fabrics with lycra or teflon blends, denim, cargo shorts/pants, heavy workout outfits, and office/evening wear interfere with treatment and make your session less productive.

Your Hygiene – Cleanliness is a must as it optimizes the therapy room for you and your fellow patients. Muddy, dusty, greasy, sweaty, and/or malodorous footwear or clothes may result in the termination of your session without refunds and permanent banning.

Signs of Intoxication – Alcohol and other recreational intoxicating substances are detrimental to your healing and treatment. Showing up to your session after consuming them may result in the termination of your session with no refunds and may also result in permanent banning.

Misconduct – Our willingness to be at your service does not equate to tolerance for abuse, defamatory remarks, or any other type of detrimental conduct, whether in person or via electronic/digital/voice communications. Any and all forms of misconduct will be handled by our legal channels to the fullest extent and will also result in permanent banning.

Final Thoughts

While most will see the above as common sense, there is a small group whose disruption to the harmony of our practice made us realize that a handshake was no longer sufficient. Though you may notice the extensiveness of our policies and procedures, rest assured we’ve made every effort to simplify them without falling into the trap of oversimplification.

Thank you in advance for respecting our practice, your fellow patients, and for helping us make this a remarkable healing experience for all. Please Click HERE to download a copy of our policies and procedures for your records.

Author, Pain Therapist
Strength Coach, Speaker, and Educator