GETTING STARTED
Everything You Need to Know Before Beginning Care at Momentum
Starting Physical Therapy Can Come With Questions.
We’re Here to Make the Process Simple.
Preparing for Your First Physical Therapy Visit
Your first visit is approximately 60 minutes. We’ll take time to understand your history, concerns, and goals, assess how you move and function, and develop a plan for your care.
Please Bring
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Photo ID
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Insurance card
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Current medication list
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Relevant medical records, imaging, or doctor’s orders/protocols
What to Wear
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and gives us access to the area we’ll be assessing. For running, sports, or movement-related concerns, bring the shoes or equipment you typically use.
Ongoing Visits
Follow-up visits are 45–60 minutes, and you’ll see the same physical therapist each time.
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The frequency of your visits will depend on your goals, needs and progress. We’ll adjust your plan as you go, with the goal of making each visit purposeful.
Insurance & Self-Pay
Insurance
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We participate with most major commercial insurance carriers, including:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medicare, Tufts, Wellpoint
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Insurance coverage and benefits vary by plan. We recommend checking with your insurance company to understand your specific coverage, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-network benefits.
If your insurance isn’t listed, you may still be able to receive care at Momentum. Your plan may include out-of-network benefits that can help cover your physical therapy visits. We’re happy to help you understand your options before you begin care.
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Self-Pay
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We offer self-pay options for patients whose physical therapy benefits have been exhausted or whose insurance we do not participate with.
Integrative Wellness services are provided on a self-pay basis rather than through insurance.
FSA and HSA cards may be used for eligible services.
For current self-pay rates and payment information, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, no. MA allows direct access to physical therapy, which means you may be able to see a physical therapist without a physician referral. There are some exceptions and insurance requirements, so we’re happy to help you understand what applies to your situation.
We want the people we are working with to feel as comfortable as they can be when they see us. If having the support of a family member or friend would enhance your experience, they are encouraged to accompany you on your visits.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the first evaluation with their child. This will allow us to thoroughly explain our findings and discuss the plan for your child's care. For future sessions, if you or your child feel the session would be better one-on-one, parents/guardians may wait in the waiting room and we will make sure you are informed about what was covered at the end of each session.
Often, yes. Staying active can be an important part of recovery and progress. We’ll work with you to understand what you can safely continue, what may need to be modified, and how to gradually build back toward your usual activities.
Yes. You don’t have to wait until something hurts to pay attention to how your body is moving. Physical therapy can be a proactive way to assess strength, mobility, balance, and movement, whether you're preparing for a new activity, returning to a sport, or simply want to stay strong and active as your body changes.
That's okay. You don't need to have everything figured out before you reach out. We can talk through what's happening, what you're hoping to change, and whether physical therapy is the right place to start.