welcome TO
TIDAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
HEALING PELVIC DYSFUNCTION & PAIN
SO YOU CAN LIVE YOUR LIFE
WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!
Plan Your Visit
What should I expect BEFORE my first appointment?
What should I expect BEFORE my first appointment?
What should I expect BEFORE my first appointment?
I love to talk with all my patients prior to their evaluation! I want to make sure they're in the right place and they have a good expectation of how I can try to help! I make it a point to explain pelvic health physical therapy and how the approach may be different from other genres of PT.
If I'm a good match, an initial evaluation is scheduled and appointment documents are sent via email.
Appointments are held in my office space located at:
4782 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Being my patient means you may contact me whenever you have questions or need clarification along the way!
What should I expect DURING my first appointment?
What should I expect BEFORE my first appointment?
What should I expect BEFORE my first appointment?
Step one: I have set up my office to make it as comfortable as possible. You'll enter a peaceful waiting room prior to the appointment. Then we move into a private room equipped with cozy swivel chairs to chat and everything else I'll need to educate and treat!
Step two: I listen to you! Many patients I see feel like they don't get the time or space to openly discuss what's going on. This leaves them feeling disconnected from their doctors and underserved as a patient. I don't want that! As a medical practitioner, I WANT to hear about your experiences related to your pains & dysfunctions!
Step three: We put pen and paper aside and move into a physical assessment. I check out your posture, flexibility, strength, range of motion and coordination of movements that may be playing a role in your complaints! I strive to explain and education about my findings along the way so you can follow along. I don't want any uncertainty as we go through the physical assessment. For most patients (with their full consent) I assess the muscle flexibility, strength, and tissue quality of the pelvic floor muscles and structures surrounding. This can be assessed externally (from the outside) or internally (within the vaginal or rectal openings). This step is recommended but never required.
Step four: Keep the education rolling! I educate my patients on their symptoms, causes of their symptoms, and link it to the impairments that I found during the assessment portion. I may use visual pictures, 3-D models and graphics to help explain what's going on.
Step five: We build a plan of care together based on what I've assessed and what I know to help. We'll build a plan incorporating your work/life schedules, as I understand life gets busy and exercises/self-care takes a backseat. Some tools I may include: strength and coordination exercises, stretches, pain management strategies, toileting techniques, and more!
Step six: Answer all questions and set up future appointments!
Financial Policy & Insurance
Financial Policy & Insurance
Financial Policy & Insurance
Tidal Physical Therapy is an out-of-network provider. As such, I provide physical therapy on a “fee at time of service” basis. By not contracting with insurance companies, I don't have to limit the time or treatment options provided because of insurance company restrictions.
Therefore, patient care is never compromised.
After each visit, you'll have access to an invoice - a financial bill of the treatment. You may submit these invoices through your insurance company to be reimbursed. The amount of reimbursement you'll receive will vary according to the terms of your insurance policy. Please call your insurance company prior to your first visit if you'd like to understand your out-of-network reimbursement policy.
At this time, Tidal Physical Therapy DOES NOT accept Medicare or Medi-Cal patients.
Pricing
Financial Policy & Insurance
Financial Policy & Insurance
As an out-of-network practitioner, I work for YOU, not the insurance company! I never want my treatments to be dictated by insurance company pay rates.
Initial evaluation (90 minutes)
Follow-up visit (60 minutes)
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care Packages:
6 visit package: 1 evaluation, 5 follow-ups
8 visit package: 1 evaluation, 7 follow-ups
10 visit package: 1 evaluation, 9 follow-ups
*These visits go over pain management, labor and birth positions, breathing techniques, and recovery care
Please call to learn more about my pricing and packages.
For those on the fence about pelvic PT, I will happily schedule a phone call to answer any questions you may have and identify if pelvic health PT is what you need.
Products I recommend
OPTP Franklin Smooth Ball Set
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
Gentle, Effective Massage: The smooth surface of these massage balls provides deep muscle penetration that goes to the source of trigger points without aggravating soft tissue. Even those with sensitive tissues can use this ball for back pain, neck pain, trigger therapy or gentle massage.
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
This standard density foam roller (36” x 6”) is ideal for use as a massage roller and exercise roller. Use for myofascial release on tight muscles and trigger points, for physical therapy, and as a yoga or Pilates foam roller.
Ideal for balance and stability exercises such as Pilates in addition to traditional self-massage applications. Use for warm-up before exercise or cool-down.
OPTP PRO-Roller Soft Density Foam Roller
OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller
OPTP PRO-Roller Soft Density Foam Roller
This soft density foam roller (36” x 4”) is ideal for gentle massage on sensitive areas and increased comfort during exercise.
Smaller 4” diameter size is lower to the ground for a safer, more stable feeling and easier control during massage, Pilates, yoga and physical therapy.
Slippery Stuff Lubricant
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
OPTP PRO-Roller Soft Density Foam Roller
This lubricant is water based, water soluble, safe, hygienic, odorless, non-staining, and long lasting
Ingredients: De-ionized water, polyethylene oxide, sodium carbomer, methylparaben.
Überlube
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
Pure, Premium Silicone Lube - Uniquely designed to transfer sensation and reduce friction for men and women. Single hand use pump for the perfect amount every time. Unscented, Flavorless, & Water-Friendly - Play with non-silicone sex toys or enjoy our latex safe lube in a variety of conditions.
No Sticky Residue, Won’t Stain - Added Vitamin E leaving a soft, moisturized feel that dissipates across skin.
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
LURE Essentials Edge Cupping Therapy Set
Lure Essentials is an American woman-owned company and a brand you can count on for quality, education, support and service that continues beyond your purchase.
Cupping uses a decompression technique to lift and stretch fascia, release fascial tightness and support healthy blood and lymph flow.
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