Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers, no runarounds
Everything you're wondering about — from "is this normal" to insurance, referrals, and what to actually wear — answered straight, no jargon.
Is leaking or pelvic pain just a normal part of getting older?
It's unfortunately common as hell, but it isn't normal. Even if "everyone deals with it" that doesn't mean you have to settle for a life of sprinting to the bathroom at the first sign of urgency or feel like every cough, laugh, or sneeze is a landmine. Together we'll figure out what's going on with your body and bring you back into control so you can get back to living rather than surviving.
My provider said my
X-ray/MRI/etc is "a mess." Am I broken?
Most providers are working within the framework they were taught - unfortunately at times that leads to language that leaves you afraid you'll harm your body with even the simplest movements. I'm here to tell you your imaging results are not a death sentence. They're signs of a body that lives and moves. A body that I want to show you is strong, resilient, and adaptable. Let's talk.
What if I'm embarrassed to talk about my symptoms?
Pride In Movement PT is a judgement-free zone. None of what you talk about is too "weird" or "gross." It's just your body. Nothing you tell me will be anything I haven't heard before. When we stop hiding the "embarrassing" stuff, we can actually start the work to getting you better. I'm here to empower you in your body and remove the stigma around these topics.
Three steps to get started.
No referrals, no waitlists, no red tape. Just a straightforward path from your first call to a plan built around your actual life.
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Consult Call
Stop the guesswork. Book a call and Dr. Riley will call you back within 24 hours to hear your story, understand your goals, and see how he can help.
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Evaluation
60–90 minutes doing a deep dive into your history and identifying the actual root cause of your pain. No rushing, and no extra charge for the time it takes.
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Begin Your Care
Dr. Riley relays his findings, brings you to a better understanding of your body, and together you build an achievable plan to get you feeling better, faster.
Quiet, Private Clinic Space
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Every session takes place in a quiet, private clinic space — no distractions of a busy gym environment.
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Located right off Route 1 in Falmouth, tucked into a cozy medical office space.
Is There an In-Home Option?
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A limited number of in-home options are available case-by-case — mention it on your consult call.
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Travel fees apply.
What's the difference between direct pay and insurance model?
Direct Pay | Insurance Model |
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All-Inclusive pricing - no "a la carte" fees - your provider's focus is on getting you better with every tool at their disposal | Certain clinics charge extra for materials or services such as dry needling, therabands, or taping to increase their bottom line |
A PT answers the phone. You'll be able to directly talk to someone who can understand what you have going on from the get-go | Often you are speaking to front desk staff who do their best but aren't trained professionals for assessing needs for physical therapy |
Quiet, private clinic setting where you can discuss your issues in comfort so that your provider can truly listen to you | Often loud, busy gym-style clinic environments where your evaluation is done out in the open or behind a curtain |
Fewer, higher-quality visits lead to faster results and potentially lower overall costs and quicker recovery | More visits, less individual attention, insurance denials, and co-pays can lead to higher long-term costs |
No referral needed! With Direct Access in Maine you can be seen right away to begin your recovery | Waitlists in clinics and to see your doctor can delay your care for weeks just waiting for a referral |
Whole-body plans of care to address everything you have going on | Rigid plans that only allow for treatment of a single body part per session |
Treatment decisions are made between you and your PT to achieve your goals on your own time-scale | Treatment decisions dictated by how many visits an insurance company approves or denies |
Full 60 minute, 100% completely one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy | Often 15-20 min with a PT before being passed off to an aide alongside 1-3 other patients |