Why Choose Direct Pay Physical Therapy with Athletic Pursuit PT?

At Athletic Pursuit Physical Therapy, we know how important it is to get you back to your active lifestyle. That’s why your care is always based on what's best for you, your goals, and your long-term health. We take an individualized, whole-health, goal oriented approach with all of our patients. YOU are always at the center of every decision.  

“Do you take my Insurance”

We know you are considering your options when choosing a physical therapy route, so here are some quick thoughts on the difference between how we do things here at Athletic Pursuit PT and traditional physical therapy.

Here at Athletic Pursuit PT, we are a direct-pay physical therapy clinic, which means you pay for our services upfront. This was an intentional decision that allows us to provide the best care we believe you deserve and not based on insurance restrictions or what your insurance company deems minimally necessary. Your care should never be dictated by anyone but you!

Now, most people hear that and think, "Wow, that must be expensive" or "Well, I have insurance so why would I pay upfront?" Direct pay physical therapy is a newer concept, so we understand where the second-guessing may come from. BUT, there are so many reasons why we chose to be a cash-based PT clinic. Here are a few to start:

Direct Pay vs Insurance-based PT

• 60 minutes 1-on-1 session with PT 
  • vs 15-30 minutes with your PT and then handed off to an assistant/aide
• Assessment of the WHOLE BODY to fix the ROOT CAUSE of your problem 
  • vs solely treating symptoms and the injury site
• Sessions based on YOU and your goals 
  • vs sessions based on what insurance will cover
• Use of progressive modalities like DRY NEEDLING and BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING
  • vs getting stuck on hot packs, out-dated ultrasound, and a stationary bikes to kill time
• Work with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) every session 
  • vs being shuffled through multiple providers, assistants, and techs
• Ability to work on strength training and actually build out a comprehensive program tailored to you for the long term 
  • vs lower level exercises until insurance deems you are out of sessions before your issue is truly solved
• Save your valuable TIME with 1 highly focused session per week 
  • vs multiple 15-30 minute sessions per week
• 100% of cost known 
  • vs copays, hidden insurance costs, and surprise fees you pay back months later
• Potential to receive out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan 
  • ..and the list goes on, and on

Typical PT Scenario 

We understand not taking insurance is a barrier for some -- but we are here to tell you that in most instances insurance-based physical therapy can still end up costing you more out of pocket than you think!

For insurance-based physical therapy, you must always factor in all aspects of your individual insurance plan including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance. Most people we see will have both a copay and an in-network deductible of at least $2,000. (Recent trends only have these copays/deductibles rising higher and higher…) This means that you pay your copay and pay out of pocket each time you go to PT until you hit that $2,000 deductible mark. At the end of the day, you're still paying each session until you hit your deductible; and those co-pays add up fast too. 

In most instances, if you're going to an insurance-based clinic you will typically be placed on at least a 2-3 times per week plan. Because insurance-based models limit quality and effectiveness of care due to restrictions, higher patient volumes and productivity requirements can unfortunately be the norm. This results in short and unsupervised treatment sessions where you may only be working with your PT for 15-30 minutes until you get passed off to a student or tech, all with 2 or 3 other patients being seen at the same time. For most people, that's over $50-100 dollars per week in copays for two shortened sessions, accompanied by several other patients and a therapist who is just trying to survive seeing an overloaded caseload. 

We also hear stories all the time of patients getting discharged and being told they are out of “visits” before their issue is fully resolved, or being seen for 3-6 six months with the similar results, only to get hit with an unexpected medical bill later on they weren't expecting. Neither situations are great or what you deserve. This can be tough for everyone involved with wasted money and TIME in which you didn't get proper care, and as soon as you go back to your active lifestyle the injury returns. This is frustrating to acknowledge, but unfortunately, also a reality.

Getting You the Care and Results you Deserve

At the end of the day, our model might be different, but in the long run our goal is only to get you the care you deserve, become pain-free faster, and have lasting results! With Athletic Pursuit PT, you know what you owe, and that's it!  We will always provide you with complete cost transparency, so you never have to question what you're paying. We’re also happy to provide you with all the info you need to submit for reimbursement and help navigate this process as well. 

We understand that we are different. That is by design, because you deserve better. At Athletic Pursuit PT, every second is spent getting YOU the best result, so you can get back to doing what you love!

Don't wait to get the personalized care you deserve and get back to doing what you love.

Book your appointment today with Athletic Pursuit PT and experience the difference firsthand!