FAQ’s

An Osteopractor is a physical therapist, medical doctor, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine that has completed extensive, evidence-based post-graduate training program in manual therapy for the diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions of the spine and extremities.

The training program consists of Dry Needling, Spinal manipulation, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Extremity manipulation, and Differential Diagnosis & Multi-Modal management. Passing both written and practical exams is required to earn the Diploma in Osteopractic

Find out more at The American Academy of Manipulative Therapy  website

Pittsburgh Osteopractic will provide services in your home or location of your choice.

Your clothes should allow us to examine and treat your area of injury, so please dress accordingly

Initial exams 75 minutes

• Initial exams include treatment
• Treatment time will depend on complexity of the case

Follow up treatment 60 minutes

Yes! You will see Scott one-on-one for each session

Pittsburgh Osteopractic is not affiliated with any insurances and does not directly bill any insurances. Treatment will be based on your expectations and goals, best available evidence, and clinician experience

Pennsylvania is a Direct access state. We can treat all neuromusculoskeletal disorders. During your initial examination, if we determine that you would be best served by a physician, specialist, or require additional testing, we will refer you to the best clinician for your condition. Referral is required if treatment goes beyond 30 days from initial examination.

The short answer is no. Currently, if a Physical Therapist provides services that would be considered covered, the practice is required to bill Medicare and not allowed to accept self-payment for the services due to the Social Security Act’s mandatory claims submission requirement. Pittsburgh Osteopractic has NO relationship with Medicare and cannot accept out-of-pocket payments that would normally be covered by Medicare.

There are services considered “non-covered” (e.g. maintenance therapy, wellness/fitness, prevention, dry needling). If you are a Medicare beneficiary and interested in our services, please call to discuss your situation. Every effort will be made to provide care to you within the guidelines of all federal, state, and professional laws.

Appointments are reserved for you, and we ask for appointment changes to be made 72 hours (about 3 days) before the scheduled appointment. Appointments will be charged at 50% of the rate if cancellation occurs less than 72 hours (about 3 days) or no show.