• Your Body Remembers
• Physical Therapy, Training and Teaching Services
• Learn What You Can Do
• Treatment Options
• Treatment Elements
• Insurance and Fees for Service
• Differences between Massage Therapy and P2FF Body Awareness
• Similarities between Massage Therapy and P2FF Body Awareness<
• What to Expect
• Support Person Requirements
• Guidelines for Billing Insurance
• Clinical Résumé of Bonnie Yost, PT, LCCE
• Request for Services Form  

Physical Therapy Focusing on System Restoration and Unity
connecting heart-spirit-mind-body for comprehensive healing

Your Body Remembers

We are physical, emotional and spiritual beings. Since we can be wounded in each of these areas, it makes sense that we need care, treatment and healing in each area. Unfortunately, treatment that comprehensively addresses both physical and non-physical pathology is not the norm in the medical community. Through P2FF Pathway to Full Freedom, it is possible to attend to both physical and non-physical needs. Non-physical problems, which may cause physical symptoms, are well attended through the P2FF Pathway to Full Freedom. P2FF Pathway work is best when you journey through the Steps, or lessons, with a healthy support person and/or counselor. P2FF Body Awareness< is treatment that helps you to connect to your body and listen to your physical needs. Structural, physical sources of pain and problems are corrected effectively via physical therapy treatment and training. All treatment and training allow you progress at your own speed and comfort level and include practical “helps”, or tools, to equip you to continue your improvement and build independence.

Recognizing options, and experiencing choice and control with safe, respectful touch is vital to deep and total healing. The focus here is on resolving pain and problems in a safe, protective environment that eliminates fear and other hindrances to full healing and freedom. Patients and counselors alike have consistently reported that progress has been many months faster in this comprehensive approach. Remember - Physical pain and symptoms that have non-physical roots will not resolve unless the underlying causes of the problems are addressed.

• Performance and Structural Fine-Tuning
• Manual Therapist, Emphasizing Functional Training
• Orthopedic and Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
• Familiar with/successful treating problems related to pregnancy and post-partum
• Familiar with/successful treating Equestrian and other sport-related physical problems
• Familiar with/successful treating problems/symptoms related to trauma and childhood abuse

No matter whether you are fairly inactive or regularly active in your daily life, and whether or not you enjoy recreational sports and activities, you will probably at some time experience pain. A great majority of our physical aches and pains are a result of the way we live our lives. Trauma is not the most common factor in pain symptoms. Many times your pain comes on after doing “nothing at all”!

Wherever your pain and symptoms, recognize that you may not have to live with symptoms that currently bother you. A little education goes a long way. “Normal” movement and positional patterns are naturally degenerative. Passively, as the years pass, pain and symptoms usually become more frequent and intense. If, on the other hand, you want to use your time and activities to improve your condition and resolve pain and symptoms, a little education and motivation can help considerably. You will learn what to look for and how to correct things early on so that you can prevent or slow natural degenerative changes.

Remember - If the problem or pain returns, the chances are good that the cause of the problem was not corrected. High quality, effective physical therapy will address the cause of pain and problems, will seek to correct the cause of the problem(s), and will teach you what you can do to improve your condition and to keep yourself active and feeling good.

Consider effective physical therapy training and treatment for these and related problems:

• Neck and shoulder pain & limitations w Wrist, hand or finger pain & problems
• Low Back/Spinal pain, Muscle spasms w Foot, ankle, walking pain & problems
• Stress, tension and trauma problems w Joint pain, swelling, limitations
• Headaches, TMJ dysfunction w Pain on the job, i.e. repetitive motion
• Limitations in normal function/sports w Weakness or poor conditioning
• Knee or hip pain, difficulty on stairs, stand « sit w Dizziness, vertigo, balance problems
• Discomforts during pregnancy/post-partum w Arm or leg pain, numbness, tingling

Accept the Challenge to be the best you can be!

If you are willing to bill your insurance company yourself, or do not intend to bill insurance, I am happy to treat you here in Elizabeth, CO or travel to where you live. I will not be billing insurance or dealing with insurance companies or their requirements in any way. The charge is $200.00 per hour, charged in 15-min. segments, for treatment or training. I will supply notes to your doctor and to you, along with your properly coded receipt of payment for you to send to your insurance company. Payment is due at end of each treatment session and I am able to take VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card so you can send in my bill and hopefully receive the insurance payment to pay off the credit card bill within a month. First time appointments usually last 60 min. and after that, the more you do and the better you are able to do it, the less I do and the less it will cost.

My goal is that you fully experience rest and haven here. Though I am here to provide safe and helpful touch and guide structural correction, please remember that you are in control. Though is sounds silly, there really are two kinds of pain: “Good” pain and “bad” pain. “Good” pain is the pain or discomfort that indicates that we are working in the right area. This discomfort is mild, is manageable and “hurts so good”. Sometimes you will appreciate this mild, therapeutic discomfort, but at other times, you will want to be comforted. It is important to let me know how you are feeling and what would be most helpful.

This is a safe place. You may talk about whatever you want, or not talk at all. I am very comfortable with both. What you share verbally or clinically will be held in confidence. You may sign a release of information for me to coordinate your care with specific clinicians. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, please let me know what is going on so we can care for your specific need and condition. You have many options available: You can tell me to “stop” or change position, ask for lighter or deeper work, ask questions, move, breathe, touch my hands, etc. I will ask you periodically how you are and I encourage you to share anything that will help me to do the best for you.

Treatment Options

Treatment varies in nature according to your needs and desires. Treatment can be:

P2FF Body Awareness< includes “work” and “refreshment”:

Treatment Elements

Best results come from at least 3 consecutive treatments and most often, significant progress will be seen within 5-12 sessions, establishing healthy thinking and living habits.

I keep notes relevant to your healing in confidential, coded files. If you desire and give permission, your records can be available to your counselor/support person, doctor or insurance company.

Insurance and Fees for Service

If you are willing to bill your insurance company yourself, or do not intend to bill insurance, I am happy to treat you here in Elizabeth, CO or travel to your location. I do not bill for insurance or deal with insurance companies in any way. I do supply a coded receipt of payment for you to send to your insurance company. I also supply notes, as you desire, to your doctor, counselor, etc. to coordinate care.

Options for treatment (per patient):

Payment is due at the end of each treatment session and I am able to take VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card, checks and cash. For insurance billing, it is helpful to get a prescription from your physician. Though this is not required by law it speeds insurance reimbursement. If your doctor will write, “Physical Therapy – Evaluate and Treat” and then list areas of physical pain or symptoms on a prescription form, it may help with insurance support. Fill out the Request for Services /Treatment/Services/Home Page to arrange your appointment(s) orprint and fax your request to 303-646-4749.

Differences between Massage Therapy and P2FF Body Awareness< Therapy:

Similarities between Massage Therapy and P2FF Body Awareness< Therapy:

• Initial screening and education of the P2FF Pathfindercare receiver with clinical courtesy, respect and protection
• Use of effleurage, deep tissue work and other soft tissue techniques
• Sensitive to tissue status – listen carefully through touch, observation, confirmation
• Relief of pain, stiffness, movement dysfunction, tension, etc.

It is important to involve a skilled counselor or healthy support person in your care for continuity and continued healing apart from treatment. Various processing tools and methods will be incorporated into your care and both you and your support person benefit from your training and treatment.

After filling out and submitting the Request for Services, your request will be confirmed or options will be offered to you. When your schedule has been confirmed, you will have access to a map and to a Preparation Packet, which you can fill out on-line or print off to fax or mail. Please be sure I have your pre-treatment forms at least two weeks before your 1 st visit.

The first visit involves meeting, discussing your needs and how to best address those needs by developing a treatment approach and plan. We also allow time to grow in trust of me and of our work together. At our first visit, I have no expectations of what you will need and how your treatment will look – you can do as much or as little as you choose. I am here to serve you by guiding the components of your comprehensive healing. Before any payment, you will be informed of helpful supplies and the costs, so you can decide if you want them included.

This treatment approach results in life-long improvements because it incorporates teamwork between you, your support person, and me as you go through preparation, training, practice and TIME in uniting heart, mind, spirit and body. Listening to your body and learning to connect and understand your body’s “language” can involve many things – movement, position, touch, etc. P2FF Body Awareness< can bring up emotions, thoughts, memories and other physical and non-physical experiences that are vital to your overall recovery and healing. With the assistance of your counselor (or support person) and me, these experiences are very productive and well managed. An important factor in the success of any treatment is to TALK and ASK! A problem can be corrected ONLY when it is recognized and revealed. It is very important to have regular appointments with your counselor/support person during and after treatment sessions and when you return home.

Support Person Requirements:

 

Guidelines for Billing Insurance

The following suggestions may help you receive reimbursement from your insurance company for the appropriate medical care and education you are receiving in physical therapy. Remember, some insurance companies cut costs by providing minimal care and may not offer to assist you in getting any treatment outside of what they offer in their circle of services. However, you may be able to be reimbursed at a lower rate if you go to a provider outside their member group. It is important to remember that you will most often spend less money getting good quality, focused treatment to correct the cause of your pain and problems than you would if you just get superficial treatment to make you feel better for the moment. You need to determine if the treatment is superficial, dealing with symptoms only and ignoring the causing factors (in which case the problem and symptoms return periodically and usually, more frequently). Then decide if you are willing to accept the service that they offer or if you want something more lasting and effective, (which will require more responsibility and follow-through on your part, but will also build self-care skills that will last a life time).

1. Call your insurance company prior to your treatment and tell them that you will be paying for services from an out-of-network independent, licensed physical therapist focused on correcting the causative factors of the pain and problems. (If they act like I will be billing insurance, please remind them that I am out-of-network and that YOU will be paying for services as they occur and then sending them the statements for reimbursement). Ask them what they would need to reimburse your expenditure and then tell me (your therapist).

2. Be sure to write down each item that they require for reimbursement: the name of the person you speak to at your insurance company, the phone (and FAX) number of the claim agent and write down the time and date when you spoke to the agent. Write any specific claim numbers, claim manager’s name and any other information that they say they need to process your claim quickly. ASK how long it should take for you to receive your reimbursement checks and if it is a month or more, ask what can be done to expedite the process - tell them you need your money back sooner. If you feel that you may have trouble receiving reimbursement, you may want to request a written confirmation of your telephone “approval”.

3. If needed, your doctor will probably support you with a prescription for appropriate physical therapy treatment and education after he/she has seen you for an evaluation. Though this is not always required, it is always a good idea and supports your claims. (“Evaluate and Treat” or “Physical Therapy” prescriptions for physical therapy are always good, and preferred.)

4. I am happy to provide a treatment plan to you, your doctor and/or for your insurance company after I have seen you initially.

5. If you do have trouble receiving reimbursement, you will need to confront your insurance company with the information you wrote down when you first received authorization for reimbursement and if that doesn’t work, you can call the Colorado State Insurance Regulation Agency at 303-894-7490 for assistance. BY1985

Clinical Résumé of Bonnie Yost, PT, LCCE

Education & Exam Certification

• Registered Physical Therapist – Kansas 1978-1979; Colorado 1979 – Present
• B.S. in Physical Therapy, Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas; 1978
• International Certification as Lamaze Childbirth Educator – 1980-1989; 1998 to Present

Professional/Work Experience

• Consulting services to medical, industrial and athletic populations – 1978 to Present
• Private Practice: Be Your Best Consulting – Parker and Elizabeth, CO – 1990 to Present
  • Physical Therapy, Training and Teaching
  • Life-Style Rehabilitation – Heart, Mind, Spirit, Body
  • Consulting Services and Training – National and International – since 1978
• Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO – Lamaze International Childbirth Educator – 1998-2003
• President of Childbirth and Parenting Association of Colorado (CPAC) – 2000 – 2002
• Private Practice Owner: Arapahoe Therapy Center, PC (2 offices) – 1982-1989
  On Staff at South Valley Physical Therapy ( Englewood, CO) - 6 years
• St. Joseph Hospital’s Back At Work Center Staff Therapist - Ergonomic Evaluations/Redesign, Work Conditioning, Orthopedic/Sports Physical Therapy - 2 years
• Swedish Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and Visiting Nurse Service Staff Therapist - 6 years
• Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator – 1982-1990 and 1998 to Present

Areas of Specialized Study & Experience

• System Integration for Trauma and Abuse Victims – Restoring and Healing Heart, Mind, Body
• Continuing clinical education is current and ongoing – detailed course study available
• Evaluation and Mobilization of Spine and Extremities
• Muscle Imbalance, Postural, Pain & Performance Dysfunctions
• Evaluation and Treatment of Survivors of Trauma and Early Childhood Abuse
• Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Dysfunction and related problems
• Splinting, Casting, Sports Medicine and Equestrian Rehabilitation
• Sport-specific Treatment and Rehabilitation, especially Equestrian Sports
• Childbirth Preparation Instruction, Pre and Post Partum Patient Care
• Ergonomic Evaluation and Redesign
• Vestibular and Balance Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment

Presentation and Teaching Experience

• Ongoing teaching and presentations in the following areas:
• Connecting Heart, Mind, Spirit, Body for Lasting Wholeness, Freedom and Function
• Care Receiver Treatment and Care Giver Training
• Physical Health and Self-Care in Sports, Work and Daily Activities

Publications

• Heart of Healing – Book in Progress
• Pathway to Full Freedom Web Site – 2005: www.P2FF.com
• Choosing Freedom,Victorious Living & VL Workbooks – 2003; Lydia Press, Colorado
• "Motor Training– Integral to Strength Conditioning/Rehabilitation"; Work Injury Management, Vol. 1, No. 5, Nov./Dec. 1992
• Articles written for various community and sports periodicals since 1984