How to Prepare for Your First Physical Therapy Visit at Evexia

Taking the first step toward addressing your pain or mobility concerns is a huge win, and we’re so honored you’ve chosen to take it with us. We know that a new healthcare experience can sometimes feel intimidating, so we want to pull back the curtain and let you know exactly what to expect during your first visit to Evexia.

Our initial evaluation is all about you. The first and most important part of the 60-minute session is dedicated to listening to your story. We’ll discuss what you’re feeling, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and most importantly, how it’s impacting your life and what you want to get back to doing.

To make the most of our time together, here are a few tips:

1. What to Wear: Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows you to move freely. Athletic wear is perfect. We’ll need to be able to see and assess the area of concern, so shorts are great for knee or hip issues, while a tank top is helpful for shoulder or neck pain.
2. What to Bring: You don’t need to bring much! Since we are a private pay clinic, you won’t need your insurance card. If you have any relevant medical documents, like imaging reports (X-ray, MRI) or a referral from your doctor, feel free to bring them, but they are not required.
3. Come with an Open Mind: Our goal is to find the root cause of your problem, which may be in a different location than where you feel the pain. We will perform a thorough movement assessment, looking at your strength, range of motion, and functional patterns to see the whole picture.

By the end of your first visit, you will have a clear understanding of what’s going on in your body and a solid plan for how we’re going to work together to achieve your goals. We can’t wait to meet you!