Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with insurance?

Yes! We work with a variety of insurance companies as out-of-network providers. Since each insurance plan is unique, we’d love to help you find out if we work with yours.

Just fill out our contact form, and our team will get back to you with all the details. Thank you for considering us for your physical therapy journey!

What should I expect during a FemFirstHealth women’s health physical therapy initial evaluation?

During a FemFirstHealth initial evaluation, we will ask you a very detailed history and go over all of your symptoms that you are presenting with. Because we also have a deep orthopedic background, we will assess your posture and joint range of motion, as well as your strength.

If you are coming in for a pelvic floor initial evaluation, we will also do an orthopedic physical therapy assessment, as well as an internal exam if needed to palpate the muscles that may responsible for your symptoms.  From this evaluation, we will determine what exercises to give you as part of your home exercise program and crate a plan for future visits. 

Who needs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Anyone who is experiencing pelvic pain, painful sex, painful sitting, incontinence, or sexual dysfunction can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. We also can help anyone who needs an assessment of their Diastasis Recti.

How long is each physical therapy session?

All of our sessions are one-on-one with the physical therapist for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Do I need a prescription to see a physical therapist?

You can see a physical therapist without a physical therapy script for either up to 10 visits or 30 calendar days, whichever comes first. This jurisdiction is allowed through Direct Access in New York State. After that time, you will need to contact a doctor to obtain a physical therapy script. We can also help you to find a doctor if needed.

However, please note that the following patients must have a prescription for physical therapy, regardless of New York State law:

• Pregnant

• Postpartum

• Post surgical

Do you have additional questions? Please use our contact form to send us your questions.

FemFirstHealth is a Women’s Health Physical Therapy practice based in New York City.