Yes. WorkLife PT offers a complimentary consultation or movement assessment for new patients who are unsure where to start. This is a short visit designed to help identify what may be contributing to your pain, stiffness, or movement limitation and whether physical therapy may be appropriate.
The complimentary consultation or movement assessment is typically 15-20 minutes. It is designed to help you understand what may be contributing to your pain, stiffness, or movement limitation and whether physical therapy may be appropriate.
After the assessment, your therapist will explain what they noticed, recommend next steps, and let you know whether a full physical therapy session, continued treatment plan, physician referral, or another option makes sense.
In California, many patients can begin physical therapy through direct access without a doctor’s referral. Direct access allows patients to receive physical therapy for up to 12 visits or 45 days, whichever comes first. If continued care is needed beyond that point, a physician referral may be required.
WorkLife PT can help guide you through the next step if a referral becomes necessary.
Direct Access allows eligible patients to get assessed sooner without waiting for a doctor’s referral. This helps patients understand what may be contributing to their pain, stiffness, or movement limitations and begin care when appropriate.
Through Direct Access, patients can start with a complimentary movement assessment and discuss next steps with the WorkLife PT team.WorkLife PT is an out-of-network provider and is not contracted with private health insurance plans. Payment is collected at each visit. For patients with PPO insurance, we can provide a superbill that may be submitted for possible reimbursement. We also treat Workers' Compensation cases when appropriate. At this time, we do not accept Medicare or Medi-Cal for physical therapy services.
Please contact our office for current pricing and payment options.
Or, if listing price:
1-hour physical therapy sessions are currently $175.A 1-hour physical therapy session is $175. Payment is collected at each visit. WorkLife PT is an out-of-network physical therapy provider. For patients with PPO insurance, we can provide a superbill that may be submitted for possible reimbursement.
Your first session may include:
A review of your condition, pain levels, and goals
A movement assessment to evaluate mobility, strength, balance, and range of motion
A discussion of your medical history and activity demands A personalized treatment plan with recommended next stepsMost treatment sessions are approximately 60 minutes. The exact length may vary depending on your condition, goals, and individualized treatment plan.
The number of visits depends on your condition, goals, progress, and response to treatment. Some patients improve quickly, while more complex injuries may require a longer plan of care. Your physical therapist will recommend a plan and adjust it as you progress.
Physical therapy should not cause sharp or severe pain. Some discomfort may occur when working through stiffness, weakness, or sensitive tissues, but your therapist will adjust treatment based on your symptoms and tolerance. Communication is important throughout the session.
Results vary based on your condition, consistency, and response to treatment. Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions, while more complex or long-standing issues may take longer. Staying consistent with your treatment plan and home exercises can help support progress.
Please wear comfortable workout clothing that allows you to move easily and gives your therapist access to the area being evaluated or treated.
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For hip, knee, or lower-body concerns, shorts are recommended. For shoulder, neck, or upper-back concerns, a tank top or shirt that exposes the shoulder blade area is helpful.
Your therapist may provide a home exercise program to support your progress between visits. Staying consistent with your exercises, following activity recommendations, managing workload, and communicating changes in symptoms can help improve recovery.
