ABOUT
WHY CHANGE PT?
ABOUT
WHY CHANGE PT?
Matthieu Laurent, P.T.
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic. He is a French licensed Physical Therapist and Osteopath who decided to move to the United States after graduation to gain experience from abroad.
Since his graduations, he has been specializing in treating back pain and running related injuries. As an avid runner himself, he has quickly become passionate about taking care of runners.
Matthieu Laurent, PT
Owner, Physical Therapist, Coach
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic.
After getting his Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine licences in France, Matthieu moved to the United States to enrich his clinical experience. Overall, he has been practicing Physical Therapy for 8 years.
Matthieu has a passion for using his knowledge of the human body, manual skills and exercise, to help patients reach their goals. Since graduating, he has never stopped seeking up-to-date medical knowledge and skills, pursuing competence through training and continuing education. Besides having extensive experience in treating a diverse patient population in outpatient clinics, he has become a specialist in treating orthopedic and running related injuries.
In his spare time, Matthieu enjoys staying active. He is an avid long distance road and trail runner and has completed many marathons and a few ultramarathons. He supports individuals’ pursuits to be active by participating as a medical volunteer for events such as the UTMB, the Mont Blanc Marathon and the NYC Marathon. He has also recently become a RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Coach.
Matthieu's personal experience as a runner has driven him to complete expert training at The Running Clinic in Quebec and attend Harvard Medical School running conferences, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of how to provide the best care for runners.
Matthieu Laurent, PT
Owner, Physical Therapist, Coach
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic.
After getting his Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine licences in France, Matthieu moved to the United States to enrich his clinical experience. Overall, he has been practicing Physical Therapy for 8 years.
Matthieu has a passion for using his knowledge of the human body, manual skills and exercise, to help patients reach their goals. Since graduating, he has never stopped seeking up-to-date medical knowledge and skills, pursuing competence through training and continuing education. Besides having extensive experience in treating a diverse patient population in outpatient clinics, he has become a specialist in treating orthopedic and running related injuries.
In his spare time, Matthieu enjoys staying active. He is an avid long distance road and trail runner and has completed many marathons and a few ultramarathons. He supports individuals’ pursuits to be active by participating as a medical volunteer for events such as the UTMB, the Mont Blanc Marathon and the NYC Marathon. He has also recently become a RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Coach.
Matthieu's personal experience as a runner has driven him to complete expert training at The Running Clinic in Quebec and attend Harvard Medical School running conferences, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of how to provide the best care for runners.
YOUR VISIT
DIRECT ACCESS
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DIRECT ACCESS
What is direct access?
Since 2006, a patient who needs to see a physical therapist in New York State can go directly to their physical therapist without a prescription, for 10 visits or 30 days, whichever occurs first. According to New York State law, the evaluating physical therapist must have a New York State physical therapy license and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
Will my insurance cover my physical therapy sessions under direct access?
Most insurances will reimburse for direct access to physical therapy services without a physician prescription, although some do still require one. Before your first visit, you will need to verify your insurance details to confirm that you are covered under direct access.
Please note that treatment under New York’s direct access law is not applicable to Worker’s Compensation, Medicare and No-Fault coverage.