Welcome to Centreboard Physiotherapy and Massage
In the past few years, it has become abundantly clear that we are all in need of taking care of our physical selves as much as our mental and emotional selves.
Centreboard Physiotherapy and Massage is an integrative, comprehensive provider of a variety of bodywork services. Services available include: Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy), Massage Therapy, Cupping, Performance Training and Specialized Programming. We will work with you to create an individualized plan to address your physical concerns. Book a free 15-minute Connection Chat today!
Why “Centreboard” Physiotherapy & Massage?
Growing up & living in coastal Maine, Dr. Michelle couldn’t imagine being far from the water and wanted to feel connected to that when she opened her therapy practice. In the sailing world, the functions of the centreboard (UK) or centerboard (US), put simply, involve: reduction of drag & resistance, prevention of drifting, and providing lateral stability. At Centreboard, the goal with clients and patients, put simply, involve: enhancing the body's ability to move by reducing resistance of muscular tension and imbalances, providing therapeutic interventions to help achieve movement goals, and facilitating finding stability and centredness in one’s physical body. The retractability allows the centreboard to be raised to operate in shallow waters, when the full area of the centreboard is not needed. This resonates with our hope to educate and empower our clients and patients to become resilient and adapt to take care of their bodies.
What makes Centreboard different?
We are pleased to be able to provide in-network services with several major insurance carriers (Anthem, Aetna, UHC, Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim) AND PT service on a cash-pay basis (also known as out of network or fee-for-service). With this flexibility, patients/clients will be able to receive necessary and appropriate PT services based on clinical assessment and decision-making AND have the option of utilizing their insurance if it makes sense for them. Therapist knowledge and expertise, in conjunction with patient input, will be used to develop a treatment plan. Your PT treatment plan will include variations on length of appointments, number of visits, and types of services provided. In some cases, this may not fit the usual confines of reimbursable plans of care, in which case you can utilize the fee-for-service option. The ultimate goal is for every person we work with to achieve their movement goals, with a range of options available to hopefully reduce the financial burden in the management of your physical conditions.
Our hope is that you make yourself a priority and choose to take care of your body, and that you can do so without breaking the bank, whether that involves using your insurance or not. Additionally, working with us allows you to achieve consistency in your care if massage therapy or remote programming support becomes appropriate to help you meet your goals. Don’t hesitate to connect with us to determine if I am the provider for you! Book a free 15-minute Connection Chat today!
COVID-19 Protocols
Centreboard’s protocol is described below, as of October 2023:
All patients/clients are expected to quarantine according to CDC guidelines following exposure and positive Covid19 test. You are encouraged to reschedule your appointment if you are symptomatic. Please continue to utilize hand hygiene strategies, with available hand sanitizer upon entering or soap and water at the sink.
Your provider will continue to disinfect the room/surfaces between every patient/client and air purifiers in the treatment room operating during business hours.
Please don’t hesitate to contact your provider if you have any questions prior to coming in.