Pilates & Physical Therapy
San Rafael, California
Pilates-based Physical Therapy
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Pilates and Physical Therapy
Restoring Function. Relieving Pain. Empowering Recovery
At our Synergy+ Pilates & PT studio in San Rafael, we combine Pilates and physical therapy to restore movement, strength, and balance. Our physical therapists specialize in orthopedic care, sports rehab, and injury recovery, using Pilates-based exercises to help patients move better and feel stronger. We don’t just treat the pain — we identify and correct the underlying movement and postural patterns that cause it. Every session is personalized, encouraging your active participation to reach faster and long-lasting results.
All Pilates and physical therapy services are provided by licensed and certified instructors.
For Physical Therapy, we accept Medicare and also work with clients who prefer to pay privately.
Medicare Patients Welcome
How Reimbursement Works
We accept Medicare patients at our San Rafael studio. For physical therapy visits, you pay for your visit at the time of service, and we submit your claim to Medicare and your secondary insurance on your behalf, so you don’t have to worry about the paperwork. Medicare and your secondary insurance will then reimburse you.
Here’s what to expect:
After your visit, we submit the claim to Medicare.
Medicare usually processes the claim within about 3 weeks and forwards it to your secondary insurance, which may take another 2–4 weeks.
Medicare typically reimburses around 80% of the approved visit amount minus a small 2% federal adjustment called sequestration.
Your secondary insurance usually covers the remaining 20%.
Overall, you’ll be reimbursed for at least 90% or more of your visit cost, and we handle the entire process to make it as smooth and easy as possible for you.
Private Clients
Physical Therapy Options
For clients without Medicare who are paying out-of-pocket, we offer flexible ways to receive Pilates-based physical therapy:
In-Studio with the Physical Therapist: Attend your session directly in our San Rafael studio with the licensed PT. Please note that these full in-studio sessions are in high demand and typically booked 2–3 months in advance.
Full Zoom Sessions with the Physical Therapist: Complete your session entirely online with the PT guiding you through exercises from home. This option works well if you can perform exercises independently and do not require hands-on assistance.
Hybrid Sessions – In-Studio with a Pilates Instructor + Zoom with the PT: Attend the studio where a trained Pilates instructor assists you with exercises while the physical therapist guides the session live via Zoom. This option is ideal if you need help performing exercises, minor manual adjustments, or extra guidance during your session.
After an initial evaluation, we will assess your needs and set personalized goals, then recommend whether Option 2 (full Zoom) or Option 3 (hybrid) is best for you.
These flexible options are designed to provide expert care that fits your schedule, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and personalized guidance for every session.
Initial Evaluation: During this 45-minute visit, our licensed physical therapist conducts a detailed assessment of your posture, movement patterns, strength, and flexibility to identify the root cause of pain or dysfunction. From there, we create a custom Pilates-based rehabilitation plan designed to restore balance, improve mobility, and build long-term strength. Cost: $250
Follow-Up Visits: After your initial evaluation, follow-up sessions at Synergy+ are designed to progress your rehabilitation plan, refine movement patterns, and strengthen the body. Each 45-minute session is tailored to your specific goals, focusing on exercises and manual therapy that improve posture, mobility, balance, and overall functional strength. Cost: $190
Upon request, we can provide a superbill, which you can submit to your private insurance for potential reimbursement, making it easier to maximize your coverage while receiving expert care.
Why Choose Synergy+ Pilates and Physical Therapy?
We use a combination of Pilates and Physical Therapy to integrate the precision of traditional rehabilitation with the mindful, controlled movements of Pilates. Unlike standard PT, which often focuses primarily on the injured area, Pilates-based PT addresses the whole body, improving posture, balance, core stability, and functional movement. This holistic approach ensures that the root causes of pain or dysfunction are treated, not just the symptoms.
Key Benefits of Pilates-Based PT:
Improved Core Strength and Stability: Strong core muscles support the spine and joints, reducing strain and helping prevent future injuries.
Enhanced Flexibility and Mobility: Controlled, targeted exercises increase joint range of motion and muscular flexibility, making daily movements easier and safer.
Better Posture and Alignment: Pilates exercises help correct imbalances, alleviate chronic pain, and improve body mechanics.
Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention: The combination of precise movements and physical therapy principles accelerates recovery from injuries while reducing the risk of recurrence.
Personalized, Functional Approach: Programs are tailored to your needs, ensuring exercises are safe, effective, and directly relevant to your goals and daily activities.
Mind-Body Connection: Pilates promotes body awareness, helping patients move more efficiently, engage muscles correctly, and prevent compensatory patterns that can cause pain.
Overall, Pilates-based physical therapy empowers patients to not only recover from injury or pain but also enhance overall physical function, prevent future issues, and improve long-term health and wellness.
