ADDRESS: 47 Laurel Mountain Rd, Suite O, Mammoth Lakes, CA
In balance Physical Therapy
"Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance you must keep moving."
Albert Einstein
At In Balance Physical Therapy, expert orthopedic manual therapy helps you heal faster, move better, and regain confidence in your body. Whether you're recovering from surgery, overcoming chronic pain, or training for peak performance we're here to help. Our personalized treatments, sports recovery zone and custom strength training will keep you in balance and moving forward.
Evaluations
Dedicated to treating you, as a “whole patient”, I specialize in addressing your unique needs. Utilizing thorough observation, advanced biomechanical assessment, and the latest evidence-based practices, I draw on years of field experience. Through precise clinical reasoning, I develop a patho-anatomic hypothesis (a personalized physical therapy diagnosis) to determine the most effective treatment plan for your optimal outcomes. Your whole physical well-being is at the center of my approach. A body in balance stays in balance.
Treatments
MANUAL THERAPY
As a COMPT-certified orthopedic manual therapist, I specialize in enhancing range of motion, joint and soft tissue mobility and reducing pain. Using hands-on techniques such as muscle energy and joint mobilizations and adjunct therapies including cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy (IASTM), kinesiotaping, and percussion therapy, I can help you reduce muscle pain and improve mobility.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Embark on a personalized strength and conditioning program, designed to your specific orthopedic and neuro-muscular concerns. As your physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning speclialist (CSCS), I will, tailor therapeutic exercises for your needs and impairments. This collaborative approach ensures an optimal and effective path towards your recovery and overall well-being.
SPORTS RECOVERY
Accelerate your sports recovery with my POWER OF 3 sessions. Experience the benefits of Normatec compression therapy, the precision of Hyperice percussion therapy gun, the therapeutic advantages of cupping, and the muscle-releasing effectiveness of active release techniques. Enhance muscle flexibility, optimize performance and get back out there, revitalized, and ready for peak athletic achievement.
VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION
Discover how you can find relief from dizziness and imbalance with Vestibular Rehabilitation, a specialized exercise-based therapy. As your certified specialist, I evaluate and treat vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and offer fall prevention training with guided vestibular re-education treatments and prescribed home exercises.
SARA CHAVEZ, PT
MPT, CMPT, CSCS
I have been a PT for over 20 years, making Mammoth Lakes my home for the last 17 years. I bring a world of experience in multiple treatment settings including orthopedics, neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, wound care, fall prevention and wellness. I most recently worked full-time for the US national Freeski team taking them to the Beijing Olympics. I believe in restoring your body's balance and I offer personalized, evidence-based care to elevate your physical function and well-being. Let's embark on a journey to keep you in balance, together.
INSURANCE
PAYMENTS
CASH BASED physical therapy services
I take payment from you at time of service via cash, venmo or credit card via Square and will provide a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Clients who submit superbills to their insurance companies can potentially get reimbursed for payment for medically necessary services.
MEDICARE
I am enrolled with Medicare as a participating provider, which means I can see patients who have medicare for PT services if they are considered medically necessary. I will bill medicare and your secondary for your PT treatments.