
Initial Consultation + First Treatment Session
Inquiry
Free15 min
Phone Screening
Initial Consultation (15 minutes)
Discuss surgical history and current symptoms
Review movement goals and lifestyle
Explain treatment approach
Comprehensive Evaluation (20 minutes)
Postural analysis (assessing alignment post-fusion)
Movement screening
Breathing and rib cage assessment
Strength and mobility testing
X-ray review (if available)
Treatment & Movement Training (25 minutes)
Manual therapy techniques (gentle soft tissue work around surgical site)
Scar tissue mobilization if appropriate
Spinal-specific exercises for stability
Core re-education and breathing retraining
Initial home exercise program instruction
Plan for Ongoing Care
Recommend 1-2 sessions/week for 6-8 weeks
Progress to weekly check-ins once stable
Home program emphasis for independence
Cost: Out-of-network
Payment: Direct payment accepted at time of service; superbill provided for insurance reimbursement
Out-of-network
Direct payment accepted at time of service; superbill provided for insurance reimbursement
Service Area:
Los Angeles, CA & surrounding areas
Contact


Elena Akhbari, PT, DPT, OCS
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