Why Choose BREATHE Pelvic Therapy and Fitness?

Opting for BREATHE Pelvic Therapy means receiving holistic care that treats your body as a whole, rather than just a diagnosis code. Unlike insurance-based physical therapy, which often limits visits and treatments, our approach includes comprehensive wellness and preventative care. While insurance co-pays can quickly add up to $25-$50 per visit, our personalized treatment plans typically meet goals in fewer sessions, saving you money in the long run. We prioritize your best interests, addressing dysfunction and pain effectively and efficiently.

Does BREATHE take insurance?

Breathe Pelvic Therapy and Fitness is a out-of-network provider. We accept out of network benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. We accept HSA and FSA benefits. Please reach out to us for specific questions on insurance assistance.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see the pelvic floor specialist?

No in the state of Massachusetts you do not need a pelvic referral to see a physical therapist. Massachusetts has direct practice, and you can schedule directly with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

What is the frequency of visits?

Pelvic physical therapy is different from traditional physical therapy and appointments will typically not run 2-3x a week for 5 minutes of manual therapy, and half hour total treatment time. Appointment frequency will be determined following the Initial Evaluation but expect an hour treatment with individual one to one care the entire time, and frequency of 2 times a week for maximum benefit.

What advanced training does Dr. Joseph have?

Dr. Joseph is a licensed board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has taken advanced coursework through the Herman and Wallace Institute, with guided in person instruction on pelvic conditions and internal exams. Other upper-level coursework includes: Strain-Counterstain, Mulligan’s Concept - mobilization with movement, Biosynchronistics, and the Graston technique.