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Meet Christine
Christine Seibert, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
PWR! Certified Therapist
About
Christine has practiced as a doctor of physical therapy since 2020. Prior to settling in Mammoth Lakes, CA, she also worked with motivated individuals in Santa Barbara, CA. She works with both the orthopedic and neurologic populations.
Christine strives to help individuals overcome pain, injury, movement disorders, and neurologic disorders in order to lead active lifestyles. As a physical therapist and coach, she has helped hundreds of people work towards their movement goals, including running, hiking, skiing, walking, biking, climbing, backpacking, and travel. She has also helped people improve their fitness to simply tackle the many tasks of day-to-day life, such as lifting heavy bags of groceries, holding their grandchildren, and making it up the stairs.
Christine holds a particular interest and passion for running, skiing, and helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease, stroke (CVA), and multiple sclerosis (MS). She is a PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified Therapist and loves to watch individuals with Parkinson’s improve!
Christine grew up near Buffalo, New York, but now lives in Mammoth Lakes, California where she helps local residents and athletes return to playing in the mountains. She also connects with motivated individuals online across California to develop personalized training programs and offer one-on-one, virtual physical therapy sessions from the comfort of their homes.
In her spare time, Christine enjoys backcountry skiing, trail running, rock climbing, and backpacking.
Education
D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Physical Therapy 2020
Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Sports Studies 2017
Orthopedic Certifications
When the Feet Hit the Ground… Everything Changes: Foot & Ankle Biomechanics
Complete Runner Series
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Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
MT-1: Essential Peripheral
Neurologic Certifications
PWR! Certified Therapist (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) 2021
Facilitate, Force, and Function: Stroke Recovery for UE and LE Applied 2022
The Neuroscience of Pain 2022
Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology 2023
Clinical Internships
Orthopedics and sports medicine
Neurological inpatient & intensive care unit
School-based pediatrics
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What is physical therapy?Physical therapy is a healthcare profession aimed to help improve how people move, function, and live by reducing pain, stiffness, and movement dysfunction. Per the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. They optimize quality of life by maintaining, restoring, and improving patient’s ability to move, function, and live more active lifestyles.
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What types of clients or injuries do you work with?I specialize in orthopedic and neurological physical therapy. I also work with individuals looking to improve their posture, balance, strength, and overall wellness! Orthopedic physical therapy refers to the musculoskeletal system and involves improving motion, reducing pain, and restoring function following a wide range of injuries and surgeries, including neck and back pain as well as injuries or pain in the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Orthopedic physical therapy also includes rehabilitation from injuries or surgery such as shoulder replacements or rotator cuff repairs, hip replacements or arthroscopies, knee surgeries involving the ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus, foot and ankle surgeries, and conservative or surgical management of fractures. Neurological physical therapy includes treatment for individuals with movement problems related to nervous system injuries, diseases, or dysfunction, such as brain injuries, stroke (CVA), Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), neuropathy and vestibular disorders (poor balance and dizziness).
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Do I need a referral?California allows direct access to physical therapy services, meaning you do NOT need a referral to see a physical therapist for a period of up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. If you would like to continue receiving physical therapy treatment beyond 45 calendar days or 12 visits, you can continue seeing a physical therapist after a physician, surgeon, or podiatrist conducts an in-person examination and signs off on the physical therapist’s plan of care. Individuals seeking wellness services, such as strength and conditioning, exercise programs, and health and wellness coaching do NOT need a referral for physical therapy.
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Do you take insurance?Peak Community Physical Therapy is an out-of-network provider with all insurances and collects payment at the time of service from all patients and clients. Despite being out-of-network, many insurance plans will reimburse up to 50 - 80% of the cost of out-of-network services after meeting your deductible. Peak Community Physical Therapy will provide you with a superbill following appointments that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You can check with your insurance provider to determine your insurance plan’s coverage for out-of-network physical therapy by calling the number on the back of your insurance card or looking online at your insurer’s website.
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What is a superbill? How does it work?A superbill is a document made for insurance companies that details the services performed by a healthcare provider. It is similar to an itemized receipt that you can send to your insurance company for reimbursement. This document is needed for insurance companies to reimburse patients for services they receive from out-of-network providers. Peak Community Physical Therapy collects payment at the time of service from all patients and clients and then provides a superbill that details the services provided and their costs. An out-of-network claim can then be filed with your insurer. Your insurer will review the claim and reimburse payment based on your insurance plan and their assessment.
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What should I wear to my appointment?You should wear something comfortable that allows you to move and exercise freely. If you are coming into physical therapy for a particular body part or following surgery, wear something that allows you to expose that area as needed. Supportive footwear is also recommended!