AQPT

05/10/2023

CALL TO ACTION!
If you value the ability to come in directly to see me and be treated whenever you have a pain or an injury, please reach out and contact your state legislator right now to express your support for HB2553. It made it to the floor but was voted down on Monday and we are close to being able to call for a reconsideration of the vote. If this bill passes with just a few more votes, it will allow patients in Texas the same rights as patients in 41 other states to choose their healthcare provider and to see their physical therapist for up to a month without the costly, time-consuming need to seek a referral. Please call or email your State Representative right away to ask them to support this bill. Thanks in advance!

03/01/2023

Happy TPTA Legislative Day! AQPT spent the day down at the Capitol meeting with legislators to promote SB584 and HB625. The goal is to expand direct access to PT to at least 30 days without a referral and to lower co-pays. Texas is far behind in this movement, and unfortunately it is you, the patient, that suffers. Contact me for more information and make sure to reach out to your legislators to support these bills!

11/09/2022

It was last week but I still think daily about the amazing time I spent with colleagues and friends in San Diego for the AAOMPT Annual Conference. I always learn so much and relish that time to reconnect with old friends and mentors. Who can pass up learning from the likes of Laurie Hartman and Stanley Paris? Never stop learning or looking forward! Until next year…

10/05/2022

Another success story to share!

“I’ve had such a positive experience working with Ariel to help resolve shoulder and back pain! Not only was I pain-free within a matter of weeks but she really took the time to explain how the various muscles work and how certain movements and postures impact my individual body. I enjoyed each of my sessions with her and it was so great to work with her one-on-one for each session. I would recommend her to anyone if they are seeking out a physical therapist!” - MK

Contact me for a consultation or to book an appointment. Why wait to feel better?

01/23/2022

“Towards the beginning of Covid, I visited with a spinal surgeon and he convinced me that I needed a hole drilled through my neck to fix a pinched nerve going down my left arm. I was sure he was right and the pain was intolerable. I reached out to you hoping PT might be an option. The surgeon said it might help temporarily, but I would be back in his office in time. Well over a year later, I am pain free and I am so grateful I came to you before making a terrible mistake with that surgery. I can’t thank you enough! Your skill and knowledge of how the body works saved me from what I’m sure would be years of regret. Of course surgery may be a necessary option in certain situations, but I think it can sometimes be harmful and I know that at least for me, PT will always be my first step.” - EK

That is amazing. And that is why I do what I do. Nothing else makes my work more worthwhile than hearing that I've truly made a difference in someone’s life. My goal this year is to continue trying to make a positive impact on each and every one of the clients that walk through my door.

This reminds me just how valuable the role of manual physical therapy can be. Very few professions can demonstrate such in-depth knowledge of our musculoskeletal system and body’s mechanics. Equally, if not more important, is the insight and skill to fix it! I have such respect for my orthopedic medical colleagues, but I always have to advocate for the most conservative treatment first and manual physical therapy should be at the top of that list. I know I’m preaching to the choir about a lot of this, but always know that I am available for a free phone consult to see if PT is right for you.

03/03/2021

Hello, my friends and fellow Texans!
With the recent announcement by the governor regarding business guidelines and masks, I want to clarify that masks will continue to be required at AQPT and cleaning protocols and precautions will not change. Local and state public health officials acknowledge that this decision is premature and it would be extremely unfortunate to lose the recent progress made. I consider your health and your family's health to be the highest of priorities in my practice and I plan to continue implementing all Covid-19 precautions until infection numbers are extremely low and a much higher number of community members are vaccinated. I truly appreciate your support in this effort. Hang in there and stay well!

01/02/2021

It's a new year - so what's next? - https://mailchi.mp/4c72324e6001/its-a-new-year-so-whats-next

03/15/2020

Now that we are all trying to adjust to the changes that the new Coronavirus poses to our daily lives, I hope we can be adaptable in managing our new situation. I want to relay assurance that my practice will continue through the upcoming weeks and months and that proper precautions are being taken to keep you healthy. Any surface that a patient touches in my office is thoroughly disinfected before and after each visit. Hand and wrist washing occurs before and after each visit as well as frequent trips to the hand sanitizer.

One of the advantages that I have versus other PT settings is that you are only seeing me in a private space and you are not exposed to multiple other patients or staff in a busy clinic. I also use personal protective equipment and social distancing practices as appropriate. If you are more comfortable not coming into the office but want to stay consistent with our physical therapy progression, I can also offer phone or telehealth visits. I am flexible and willing to work with your particular situation.

Above all, I want you and your family to stay healthy, so please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone if you have questions going forward over these next few months.

All the best,
Ariel

02/06/2020

If you cannot get your hands on a hard copy of the magazine, you can read my latest article in the February issue of Austin Fit online. It has some additional pictures for the exercises I have described that were not in the hard copy. Take care of your body, people -- especially your ankles! Stay well...

How strong and mobile ankles can help you avoid pain and injuries.

02/04/2020

Grab a copy of the February issue of Austin Fit and check out my latest article on how to take care of your ankles!