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FAQs

  • What insurance do you take?

    Dr. Legaspi Synergy Physical Therapy is out of network for all insurances.  She uses Thrizer, a platform to process credit card payments as well as OON (out of network) billing.  This saves you time from submitting claims yourself.  Thrizer will do the work to process OON claims and reimburse you directly.  You simply fill out an account profile from an email link we send you.  You provide your insurance  and credit card information and Thrizer and I do the rest.  


    Keep in mind, reimbursement amounts and claim approvals are dependent on the specifics of your insurance provider.  Thrizer simply takes the work of processing it for you.  


    There is a 5% fee (of the session rate) if you choose to pay your co-insurance for the session while you wait for reimbursement.  OR you can pay upfront out of pocket with zero fee and wait for possible reimbursement.    

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    Cash, Zelle, check, HSA/FSA, and credit cards.  


    I also accept grant payment.  Check out the RESOURCES tab for grant information to find possible grants available for your child.
    Generally, initial evaluation is paid for by the family and then information is sent to the foundation of choice by the family for processing.  

     

  • Do you have experience working with children who have complex medical conditions?

    Yes, with have worked in various settings including one of the largest CA birthing hospital's NICU and High Risk Infant Follow Up Clinic, and outpatient pediatrics.  


    I have experience working with the following conditions: 

    Extreme prematurity 

    Neonatal feeding difficulty

    Difficulty bottle and breast feeding 

    Special feeding (ng, g-tube)

    GERD

    Reflux

    Neonatal HIE  

    Hypertonia

    Hypotonia

    Spasticity

    Torticollis

    Plagiocephaly

    Clubfoot/feet

    Leg length discrepencies 

    Hip Displagia 

    Brachial Plexus injuries, Erb's palsy

    Seizure disorders

    In utero exposure to drugs

    Coordination disorder

    Attention deficit disorders

    Autism 

    Down Syndrome 

    Toe walking 

    Clumsiness

    Global developmental delays

    Sensory sensitivity 

    Visual impairments

    Cortical blindness

    Auditory impairments 

  • My pediatrician said we should wait and see, how long should we wait?

    It all depends on the age of your child and what you are waiting and seeing about.  For example, if your child is not sitting yet and they are 6 months old, tummy time is difficult, and your baby is not attempting to roll compared to if your child loves tummy time and is rolling all over the place to get around... waiting and seeing for the first scenario is very different than the second.  


    I like recommending parents look at pathways.org to look at developmental milestones and is a great talking point when discussing concerns about your child with their pediatrician.

  • Can you tell me more about your education and experience as a PT?

    I have been working with children and their families since 2010.  I am fascinated by the human body and the mind's ability to adapt and change.  


    I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis.  I earned my Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's University and am current and up to date as a CA Board Licensed Physical Therapist. 


    I have worked with children in all settings including the home, inpatient, NICU, outpatient pediatrics, spina bifida and high risk follow-up clinics.  I have clinical experience and training to improve motor developmental milestones including infant feeding and gross motor mobility. 


    I continue to further my manual skills through investing in trainings and courses including John F. Barnes Myofascial Therapy and I have completed Dr. Gillespie's CFT training.  


    I am also a proud mom!  My son keeps me on my toes and keeps my creative mind sharp for new ways to make treatments fun.  

  • When is the best time to start services?

    The sooner the better!, especially in the first months of a baby's life.  Every three months of the first year of your baby's life there are key milestones that babies typically develop.  Each milestone builds upon the previous three month's abilities.  If a child starts falling behind on more than 3 months worth of important milestones, it can cause further delays for the next set of activies.  Also, skills for moving, playing, and communicating are all linked to each other.  If your child is having difficulty holding their head up in tummy time, it not only affects their head control but can also impact their eye hand coordination and even their endurance and speech abilities later on.    

  • My child has worked with PTs, OTs, and SLPs before and hated it. How will working with you be different?

    My experience with working with children is that you have to give them space and the time to trust that you aren't there to force anything on them.  If they feel safe, they will want to explore and get moving. 


    Therapy is can be hard work but it should NOT be torture.  My approach is to allow a child to explore and guide them towards having a fun time discovering, moving, playing.  As I learn what your child enjoys, I use that to guide our sessions.  By doing this, there is an inner drive to want to move and this is how motor learning happens best.  I can then facilitate the best alignment to encourage optimal neuromuscular and musculoskeletal development.  

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