Do I need a referral for physical therapy at BYLT?

It is always encouraged that your doctor sends a referral. If you have Medicare, a referral is always required. Most commercial insurances do not require a referral in WA state. Call us at 509-540-3286 and we can confirm for your specific insurance.

What insurances does BYLT Physical Therapy accept?

BYLT Physical Therapy accepts Regence, Premera, Medicare and Medicare Supplements, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lifewise of WA, Cigna, TriCare, MODA, Kaiser PPO Plan, Providence Health Plan, First Choice Health, Aetna, and Worker's Comp / L&I. Self-pay rates and packages are also available.

How do I make an appointment at BYLT Physical Therapy?

You can call or text BYLT Physical Therapy at 509-540-3286, or book online directly at byltpt.clientsecure.me. We are open Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Why should I choose BYLT Physical Therapy over other clinics?

At BYLT, every session is 1-on-1 with a licensed physical therapist for a full 60 minutes. We focus 100% of our time on what will directly help you — we do not watch you do exercises you could do at home by yourself. Our PTs are also all certified in dry needling and specialize in sports rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery.

What does BYLT Physical Therapy specialize in?

BYLT Physical Therapy specializes in sports physical therapy, ACL rehabilitation, all orthopedic injuries including neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain, post-surgical rehab, dry needling, vestibular issues and vertigo, and any condition related to movement, pain, or performance. All of our PTs are certified in dry needling.

Does BYLT Physical Therapy offer dry needling?

Yes. BYLT Physical Therapy offers dry needling as part of treatment. Every physical therapist on our team holds a post-graduate dry needling certification. Dry needling targets muscle trigger points to release tension, reduce pain, and restore normal movement — it is a clinical technique distinct from acupuncture.

What are BYLT Physical Therapy's hours?

BYLT Physical Therapy is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. We are located at 1220 W Poplar St Suite A, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Does BYLT Physical Therapy treat post-surgical patients?

Yes. Post-surgical rehabilitation is one of BYLT's core specialties. Tyler Smith, PT, DPT, OCS has over 10 years of experience guiding patients through recovery following knee, hip, shoulder, and spine surgeries. We take patients from initial recovery all the way through return to full activity and performance.

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