- How quickly can I be seen?
- We can usually offer same-week appointments. Call (248) 208-7492 to book.
- What to expect on your first visit (evaluation walkthrough)
- Your first appointment is a full evaluation with one of our licensed physical therapists — about 60 minutes, one-on-one. Here's exactly how it goes:
1. Check-in (5 min) — Arrive 10–15 minutes early. Front desk verifies your insurance, collects your ID and any forms you completed online, and walks you back to a private treatment room.
2. Conversation with your therapist (10–15 min) — Your therapist sits down with you to understand what's going on: when symptoms started, what makes them better or worse, your medical and surgical history, medications, prior treatment, and — most importantly — what you want to get back to (work, a sport, picking up grandkids, sleeping through the night).
3. Hands-on physical evaluation (20–25 min) — Movement and posture screening, range of motion and strength testing, joint mobility checks, special orthopedic tests, and palpation of the affected area. This is how we identify the actual driver of your pain, not just where it hurts.
4. Diagnosis & plan of care (5–10 min) — Your therapist explains what they found in plain language, the working diagnosis, expected timeline, recommended visit frequency, and what success looks like. You'll have time to ask questions.
5. Treatment starts the same day (10–15 min) — You don't go home empty-handed. We begin with some initial manual therapy or modalities, teach you 2–3 starter exercises, and review activity do's and don'ts.
6. Scheduling — Front desk books your next visits before you leave.
What to bring: photo ID, insurance card, list of medications, any imaging (MRI/X-ray) reports if you have them, and comfortable clothes you can move in. What to wear: loose shorts for knee/hip/back, a tank or loose shirt for shoulder/neck. Plan to be at the clinic for the full hour.
- Quick visit checklist — what to do beforehand
- • Complete new patient forms online ahead of time (saves 15 minutes at check-in)
• Verify your insurance benefits — or let us do it for you when you book
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early for your first visit
• Bring photo ID, insurance card, medication list, and any imaging reports
• Wear or bring clothes you can move in
• Eat something light beforehand and stay hydrated
• Write down your top 2–3 goals so we can build the plan around them
- What should I bring?
- Photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, and comfortable clothing you can move in. If you've completed our new patient forms ahead of time, please bring them or send them to our office.
- Will I see the same therapist every visit?
- That's our goal. Continuity of care is one of the biggest reasons patients choose us over big-box clinics, so we do our best to keep you with the same therapist throughout your plan of care. On the rare occasion scheduling requires a swap, your full chart and progress notes go with you so the next session picks up exactly where you left off.
- How soon will I feel better?
- Many patients notice improvement within 2–4 visits, though it depends on the condition. Acute injuries often resolve in 4–6 visits; chronic conditions usually take 6–12. Your therapist will discuss a realistic timeline at your evaluation and adjust as you progress.
