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The Soma Vita Difference

Whether You Decide To Work With Us Or Not, Let Us Explain Just a Few Things To Help You Make a Confident Decision

If you landed here, you’re likely wondering how care at Soma Vita Physio & Wellness fits with your insurance or budget. You’re not alone—most people have similar questions at first.

You may have said or thought these types of things:

  • “I want to make sure I can use my insurance.”
  • “That seems like a lot of money.”

It’s completely normal to wonder about this. The current healthcare landscape for active adults and anyone seeking specialized pelvic health care has changed dramatically

As insurance companies reduce what they pay providers, many clinics have to reduce their appointment times, see multiple patients at once, and rely on support staff instead of licensed therapists. Meanwhile, co-pays and deductibles have climbed higher than ever.

We take a different approach. While we’re not a “traditional clinic”, many of our patients actually save money in the long run—and get better, faster results—because they finally get the time, attention, and expertise that actually solves the problem, for good. This is the Soma Vita Physio Difference!

Why is Soma Vita Physio not in-network with insurance? And did you say that can actually save me money?

"I Want to Call My Insurance"

Totally fair. If you’re thinking about using your insurance, it’s smart to understand your benefits first.

But here’s something we’ve seen over and over again: Most people only ask, “Do I have any benefits for this?” And if the answer is no—or something like “only after a deductible is met”—they assume they should automatically stick with a traditional clinic.

The problem? That’s only half the picture.

What most people don’t ask is:

  • How much will the traditional option actually cost me in total?

  • Will I be double-booked or passed off to support staff?

  • How many visits will I need to get results?

  • How much time will I spend driving to and from multiple appointments each week?

That’s why we put together the two checklists below—to help you gather all the info you need and make the most informed decision possible. For many people, what seems like the cheaper route upfront ends up costing more in time, frustration, and long-term results.

Knowledge is power. Let’s help you get the full picture.

What to Ask Your Insurance Agent

Do I have a physical therapy deductible? If so, how much will I have to pay out-of-pocket before you will help cover my PT costs?

What is my in-network vs. out-of-network co-pay?

  What is the easiest way to submit a self-claim?

"I want to find a place that takes my insurance"

That’s a completely reasonable thing to want. Our goal isn’t to talk you out of that — just to help you compare your options clearly and confidently.

What many people don’t realize is that the traditional route can still come with high out-of-pocket costs, limited visit approvals, and a very different experience — one that may involve short appointments, less hands-on care, or working with multiple providers who might not be specialized in what you need.

That’s why we encourage you to use the checklist below when calling around. It helps you get the full picture of what your options actually look like — in both time and cost — so you can choose the path that truly gets you the best results.

What to Ask a Physical Therapy Clinic

Here at Soma Vita Physio & Wellness, sessions are 60 uninterrupted  minutes of 1:1 time with your doctor of PT.

Here you will always have the same PT! And you’ll NEVER be treated by an aide or assistant.

Here it’s never more than once per week, and sometimes we are even able to spread sessions out, but that depends on the situation.

Here it averages 8-12 weeks but varies greatly depending on the specific case.

Here we specialize in active adults, women’s health, pelvic health, postpartum/pregnancy care, runners, athletes, chronic pain, individuals with TMJ, individuals with Long COVID, and headaches.

Here we always guarantee that you will always know exactly what you are paying for and will never be surprised with a bill.

Here at Soma Vita Physio & Wellness, we have a satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the care you have recieved, we ask that you let us know by the third session and you will recieve a refund. 

Still Not Sure? Listen to the stories of our past patients who were "on the fence" initially as well...

Kim Simoniello
Dr. Stella is amazing! She really listens, she explains everything in a way anyone can understand, and best of all, she actually does what she sets out to do! My last session is next week, but I feel like I"m already 100% better. If you have any doubts, just go ahead and do the consultation—you will walk out of there thoroughly impressed. I HIGHLY recommend her.
Jim Hearne
Dr. Stella Dimitrakakis is amazing! Very knowledgeable in various aspects of PT and manual manipulation. She helped me with a hip injury that was becoming more and more debilitating. The office visits always focused on my hip but would expand out each visit to other troublesome areas. Felt great coming out of every office visit but then she also gives you the tools and knowledge to keep making improvements on your own. She also provided her recommendations through an app where you can easily see videos and descriptions of the exercises while not in the office. The office communication from the first time I called and throughout my treatment was great.
Kevin Silvestrini
I was dealing with a hip injury that I had for 4 months without any improvement in my symptoms. I was frustrated until I visited Soma Vita Physio & Wellness-Watchung. They listened to my story, quickly realized the issues I was dealing with, and created a plan to help me. After the first session, I already felt so much better, and I could really see the possibilities for healing my injury and improving the injured area. The therapist's expertise and understanding of how to properly heal my injury has made a world of difference for me. I am so thankful. I have a plan and hope that I will be able to heal. If you are serious about physical therapy, you can be confident that you will have success and satisfaction visiting Soma Vita Physio & Wellness-Watchung.
Jeanique Allamani-Morgan
Stella is so knowledgeable, professional and amazing at what she does and helping you to understand and she goes along. You can tell this is her passion! I'm halfway through my sessions and I'm learning so much and can really see the benefit!!
Doha Moussa
Dr. Dimitrikakis is a phenomenal physical therapist. I have been to several PTs in the past and my condition remained stagnant. I am currently on my 8th session with Dr. Dimitrikakis and my hip and knee pain has decreased exponentially. She was able to identify the root cause of my pain and work with me to strengthen the necessary muscles. My pelvic floor has never felt better! I am looking forward to my future sessions!
Mindy
Dr Stella is very knowledgeable , very compassionate and very professional in her treatment of her clients. Her PT work and training is of very high caliber and she is wonderful to work with on a one-on-one basis. I highly recommend Dr Stella's Soma Vita Physio and Wellness!
Acleema Khan
If there were a ten-star rating, I would give it to PT Dimitrakasis. She worked continuously with excellent results, on my jaw and neck because of my TMJ issues. She was very dedicated on my wellbeing and me getting on the road to recovery...Love Her!!
Rhadara Monaghan
Dr. Stella is wonderful. It's nice to finally have a provider who is knowledgeable and passionate. I can see how invested she is not only in me as a patient but also, in the latest research and I love that we nerd out of information. I am the type of person to want to know the reasoning behind things and she explains it multiple times so that I can understand (and in turn remember each movement and what it is supposed to improve). Truly has been a pleasure working with her & I hope to continue to improve! Thanks Stella!
Lauren Abbate
I highly recommend Stella without hesitation. She has helped my pelvic floor tremendously. I had many issues and with her technique, guidance and at-home exercises I have improved greatly. She's very professional, so knowledgeable and makes you feel so comfortable. I'm so happy to be her client. Pelvic physical therapy changed my life!
Kat B
Stella was amazing to work with. She truly helped to alleviate what brought me in to first be evaluated and provided support, guidance, and information to help me to change my lifestyle and routines to help me to maintain the progress I made within my sessions with her, not just the ailment that I was referred for. I am extremely grateful for her help and expertise in assisting me with transforming my approaches at a time when I wasn’t sure what the best next step was in my health journey. Stella’s focus on the whole body and person centered focus and her vast knowledge and personable demeanor made for a very pleasant experience during our weekly sessions. I highly recommend evaluation and treatment with Stella and I will absolutely come back to see her for any changes in my condition and/or for maintenance sessions in the future I can’t thank you enough Stella for the wonderful work that you do! Cathy B
Christina Apruzzese
Stella is amazing for pelvic floor therapy! After just a few sessions I have felt a significant improvement with my recovery postpartum. She has also helped me relearn proper form for exercise moving forward. She was able to help me access movement I have never been capable of doing before, even ones I thought I was doing correctly! I am learning so much and improving with every class.
Ashley Abines
After a long break from fitness and also a pregnancy, returning to exercise did not go as smoothly as I’d hoped. Stella quickly helped identify my areas of weakness and identify why I was having pain. She greatly improved my pain within just a couple sessions. I am so thankful to have found Stella before my pain caused an injury. Can’t recommend her enough!
Susie Chu
Dr. Stella was instrumental in helping me get over the pain caused from TMJ. She is very easy to work with and is not shy about getting into my mouth to massage/loosen all the muscles. When I first started, I had limited range of motion. I had trouble opening wide enough for the dentist to clean my back teeth and had slipping and pain while chewing. I am so much better now and was able to get through dental x-rays, a cleaning, and even through a filling during my last dental visit without fatigue. Dr. Stella not only worked on my mouth but also on my neck, shoulders, and back. She pointed out my weaker muscles that needed exercise, made me more aware of my posture and even my sleep positioning. She gave me helpful exercises and stretches to keep the TMJ away. She is easy to talk to and very considerate of her patients.
Carolina Gutierrez
I was suffering from a low abdominal pain among other symptoms for about two years after having my baby and felt discouraged as doctors would dismiss me. I had an initial consultation with Dr. Stella and immediately felt validated. She did a throughout evaluation and showed me all the issues that were contributing to my pain and my other symptoms. I felt a sense of relief that I was almost in tears. I paid for 10 appointments and they were worth every penny and then some. Dr. Stella is not only an expert in her field, but her care and bedside manner are impecable. You can tell she wants your to feel and do better and she teaches you and gives you the tools needed to keep improving and be successful in whatever your health goals are. I enjoyed our visits so much I was not ready to say good bye after our 10th visit. I feel good and I am doing so much better but since I have been lifting weights and deal with other issues I booked monthly visits with her post our initial 10 visit package because she’s that amazing. Such a great investment! - Thank you Stella!
KH
I was so fortunate to cross paths with Stella and start seeing her for my pelvic floor PT. I was worried about starting pelvic floor PT because I didn't know what to expect, and it is something I always felt was taboo/embarrassing to discuss. However, Stella helped to dispel any of those thoughts, and she has been tremendously helpful in making my life more comfortable! She is very considerate, thorough, and professional. She really took the time to listen to my concerns, and worked endlessly with me at every session to help me. She is very enthusiastic about her work, enjoys teaching, and wants to see her patients succeed. I would highly recommend Stella to anyone looking for PT services, pelvic floor or otherwise!

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