Do I Need to See an MD Before Scheduling Therapy?

Nope. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Physical Therapists have unrestricted Direct Access as of July 1, 2023.. That means we can treat any condition for as long as necessary without a referral or prescription from your physician.

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. C is able to determine if the cause of your condition is within her scope of practice or if you should seek further medical testing to establish safety. Regardless, Dr. C believes that teamwork often results in the best outcomes for patients. Dr. C asks that you provide the information of another established medical provider to maintain open lines of communication regarding your care.

If you have a script, awesome, bring it with you to your evaluation. If you don’t have one, awesome, you can come for an evaluation.