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You can find lasting relief from pain and regain your active lifestyle - even if you feel like you've tried everything else!

"I was in tears leaving because you gave me lots of hope and are nothing like going into the docs office and being a number. I totally appreciate your vibe, your knowledge, and entire skill set as well as your desire to really help because you care!" -KC

About Angela Marciano McCarthy

My name is Angela Marciano McCarthy and I'm a physical therapist specializing orthopedics (muscle, bone, joint, and fascia) and women's heatlh. I'm also a Pilates teacher and a Reiki Master. I've dedicated the past 30 years to helping people just like you break free from chronic or unexplained pain - particularly chronic or unexplained pain that seems to defy traditional treatment.

"You are a magician! My shoulder has so much more mobility today and I've been able to get up from the floor with way more ease!! My body is in so much less pain!". - AK

I am constantly learning and refining my skills so I can offer you the BEST possible care.

If you're looking for something in particular, I've got advanced training in:

Myofascial Release

Visceral Mobilization

Neuromuscular therapy and trigger point release

Women's Health and Pelvic Health

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Faciliation

Joint mobilization

Neural mobilization

Pilates, and a whole lot of other specific jargon.

Do you take my insurance?

I'm a solo, cash based practitioner and so we'll do things differently than what you've experienced in the traditional US healthcare system because I am not bound by the restrictions of third party payers and their focus on simply getting you back to work and activities of daily living. That means, among onther things, that we can focus on getting back to what's important to you - from gardening to softball or pickleball, weight lifting, running, keeping up with your kids or grandkids.

Each of your sessions will be valuable on one time with me - no fluff. You'll do your home program at home, other than reviewing it with me to refine your technique or assess your readiness to advance to the next level. You'll take and active role in your healing journey as we figure out together the best set up for your home program and self treatment - you'll be spending most of your hours without me.

Beginning at the initial evaluation and continuing throughout treatment, your input and your participation matters. I'll share my expert guidance and recommendations, but we need to come up with a plan that works for you, in the phase of life that you are in.

Your treatment sessions will integrate

Manual therapies including myofascial release, viceral manipulation, and neuromuscular therapy, trigger point release, joint mobilization and whatever else is indicated in your case.
You'll learn how to treat yourself at home for 5-15 minutes 4-5 times a week for best results.
Corrective exercise with a progression towards the Pilates Mat Work Series. Over time we'll create a custom 5-30 minute exercise home practice for you to continue long term, depending on your needs and goals.
Education - you'll understand more about how your body works, how pain works, and you'll learn what to do more of, what to do less of, and how to modify the stuff you gotta do.
We'll integrate meditation, breath work, mindfulness practices into your sessions and home programs to help reset your nervous system and set you up for success!

I'm glad you're here!

xox

Angela

"Yay! My hip has been almost pain free since your treatment!"

Medicare Beneficiaries:

I am considered a non-Participating Medicare Provider.

If you are a Medicare Beneficiary and would like to work with me and do not want to bill Medicare for PT services, you can, but you agree that you will forfeit your opportunity to bill Medicare.

The request to not involve Medicare must be made up front by you, the patient, and of your own free will.

If you are a Medicare Beneficiary and want to use your benefits for physical therapy, I cannot provide you with treatment at my clinic. I can recommend Medicare providers in the area.

As a Medicare Beneficiary, I am able to provide you with wellness services.

If you have additional questions, please contact me to ensure you get the help you need.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)

What type of diagnoses do you treat?

I specialize in physical therapy for anyone that has fascial restrictions. Everyone has fascial restrictions!

My patients have a wide range of diagnoses such as:

chronic or unexplained pain
various and sundry aches and pains that go away with rest and come back anytime they start to resume activities or seem to move from one area to the next
neck, mid back, low back, or any joint pain
Headaches
chronic or acute muscle strains
Pain during or after pregnancy, diastasis recti, urinary incontinence
Not sure if I can help you? I'm happy to chat.
Call 978-578-0417 or Email angela@angelamarciano.com

What do I wear?

Please bring or wear a tank top and shorts so I can observe your whole body posture and movement.

On the day of your appointment, please refrain from wearing any lotion, oils, or creams. Myofascial Release is done with hand to body contact and lotions, oils, or creams will decrease the efficacy of treatments.

What is fascia? What is a fascial restriction?

The fascial system is a continuous web of connective tissue that runs throughout your body, from the tips of your toes to the top of your head and from the outermost layers of skin to the deepest layers and cells of your body. Rather than pounding the pavement and feeling your bones stacked like a pile of blocks, imagine your bones floating in a fluid filled fascial web! But it goes deeper than that - fascia surrounds every cell of your being.
Your fascia is made up in part by a fluid element called the ground substance. Ideally this ground substance should be fluid, but over time some areas of your fascia can become thicker and stiffer, even solid. This happens in response to
misuse (doing things in wonky positions)
over use (painting your whole house in a weekend or running a 5K after zero training)
microtrauma caused by compensations your body makes to cover for other areas that are too stiff or too weak to do their jobs.
injuries or surgeries
inflammation
birth trauma

Fascial Restrictions and Trigger Points make your muscles stiffer, weaker, and less coordinated. Over time this creates MORE compensations. (That's one reason that if you've had pain for a long time in one area, over time you may begin having pain in other areas - possibly near and possibly far.

Myofascial release is a safe and gentle, hands-on approach.

Your results are best when you:

1. Commit to regular treatment sessions. Most clients come weekly to begin for 6 sessions to start. After that, we'll reassess how it's going, your progress toward your goals, and any updates to your goals. You CAN come less than once a week to start, but it will take longer to gain momentum and reach your goals.

2. Consistently work your home care exercises or self release techniques. (We'll create a plan that works for your busy schedule!)

Do you take my insurance?

Angela Marciano Physical Therapy & Pilates/ New England Myofascial Release is an Out-Of-Network (OON) provider for all commercial insurance companies. Contracting directly with you, the patient, allows me to provide high quality individualized care resulting in fewer, more effective sessions focused on reaching YOUR goals. Things like running, playing sports, getting on the floor to play with your kids or grand kids, and more.

Payment is due at time of booking. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, FSA and HSA cards.

The single session rate is $250. Package rates are available for weekly sessions and we can discuss at your initial evaluation if this might be an option for you.

Upon request, I will provide you with a super bill that you can submit to your insurance provider.

There are so many different insurance providers and plans, I am unable to advise if or how much your insurance plan may or may not reimburse you.

Medicare Beneficiaries:

I am considered a non-Participating Medicare Provider.

If you are a Medicare Beneficiary and would like to work with me and do not want to bill Medicare for PT services, you can, but you agree that you will forfeit your opportunity to bill Medicare.

The request to not involve Medicare must be made up front by you, the patient, and of your own free will.

If you are a Medicare Beneficiary and want to use your benefits for physical therapy, I cannot provide you with treatment at my clinic. I can recommend Medicare providers in the area.

As a Medicare Beneficiary, I am able to provide you with wellness services.

If you have additional questions, please contact me to ensure you get the help you need.

No Show/ Cancellation/ Reschedule Policy

No Shows or sessions canceled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours notice are charged in full.

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