FAQ:

How do I get started in physical therapy?

In Virginia, it is helpful to obtain a physician's referral for physical therapy. Although the state regulations allow you to be evaluated a PT without a referral, most insurance companies (especially medicare) require a referral for reimbursement. And for further treatment, a physician's referral is necessary.

As a consumer it is your choice to choose which physical therapy clinic you wish to attend.

How many days should I schedule in advance for my appointment?

For optimal treatment times, schedule 1 week in advance for both physical therapy and fitness. Our staff makes every effort to schedule new physical therapy clients within two days of the initial contact but if you know you will need PT it is helpful to schedule in advance to get your favorite time.

If you are traveling from out of town, call 2-3 weeks in advance for an appointment to obtain a time that work well with the rest of your vacation.

What are your hours?

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8-4pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7:30pm. During the winter months, we operate out of Stoney Creek Family practice in Nellysford on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are not able to make any of those times, we are flexible and can match your needs.

I have never had any success with exercise and am afraid to get injured. How do I start?

The best way is to receive a wellness assessment so we know your initial fitness level and can safely start you on an exercise program. Many individuals overdo their exercise in the beginning, and get injured and discouraged. We will educate and train you to exercise safely with all of your medical conditions.

I have osteoporosis and a heart condition and do not know what exercises I can do safely?

During the wellness assessment, we will interview you to learn about your medical history, current medications, current activity level prior to testing. Then we will prescribe a safe exercise program that takes into account all of your medical risk factors and teach you precautions and methods to exercise safely within your limits.

Where are you located?

The clinic is in the Stoney Creek Fitness Center next to the Golf Pro shop at Stoney Creek in Wintergreen. From Route 151 in Nellysford, turn into the Stoney Creek Entrance, drive past Tuckahoe School and the Firehouse and make the first Left turn on to Stoney Creek West. Make the first L turn into the golf course parking lot. Walk up to the Stoney Creek Bar and Grill and to the Right is a sidewalk leading you to the golf pro shop. Follow the signs to the golf pro shop. Turn left into a hallway( next to the golf pro shop) and walk through the glass doors. Immediately to the right is the fitness center; our clinic is located in the fitness center. Call 434- 361- 2650 if you need more directions.


Contacting Us:

Phone 434-361- 2650
Fax 434- 361- 2511
Email: agnes@nelsonphysicaltherapy.com (if you email me, please reference Nelson Physical Therapy so I may distinguish it from the junk emails. Thank you. )

What our customers say about us

"I can't say enough about how professional and courteous you all are and I would highly recommend Nelson Physical Therapy to anyone that sustains an injury that requires rehabilitation. I am back to running a 4.4 second twenty yard dash. My knee is perfect."

    - Jonathan Seitz

"Agnes is one of the best therapists that I have ever been to, that is including in DC and Virginia".

    - Emma Crowe

"I am so happy with my results. I can do things now that I could not do and my quality of life has improved 100%!"

    - Bill Shade