FAQs

+ What makes Ebb and Flow different?

At Ebb and Flow, our “whole body approach” will treat not only the acute area of pain, but also focus on alignment, balance and functional strength of all the muscles and joints in your body and adjusting how you use them in real life. Approaching the body in this way is essential to securing fluid movement in the future. Many patients find that Daniella at Ebb and Flow was the first practitioner to identify the root cause of their discomfort. Go to Testimonials.

+ What is Pilates-based Physical Therapy (PBPT)?

Pilates-based physical therapy is a systematic movement-based approach for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Specially trained physical therapists use this cutting-edge treatment tool to tailor a set of prescribed exercises and progressions to your needs.

PBPT practitioners rely on an evidence-based classification system to distill the traditional Pilates repertoire into a selection of progressive exercises specific to your posture, movement abilities, medical history, and personal goals. Physical therapists trained in Pilates integrate their broad exercise physiology knowledge and physical therapy science with a deep specialty in movement-based rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques.

This specialized approach is particularly important for clients with a history of injuries or complex conditions. Certain exercises may aggravate particular conditions if not selected or performed correctly. PBPT therapists constantly monitor your technique and progress, and will make modifications and progressions to ensure a safe route back to a pain-free active lifestyle.

+ What happens when we start working together?

Daniella Tress, founder of Ebb and Flow, will first meet you during a discovery call to see if our approach will be a good fit for your recovery and wellness goals. To get started, fill out this contact form. During your initial assessment, she will complete a medical history, listen carefully to your story, and perform a manual and movement assessment to pinpoint the root causes of your pain. To get great results, you should be ready to lean into the rehabilitation process with mental focus and physical effort. Daniella will customize a treatment program tailored to get you back to moving fluidly and doing what you love.

+ What should I expect at follow up appointments?

You will expect to see Daniella, the same qualified therapist, for 55 minutes every session. That said, with gains being made weekly, no two sessions are alike. With a combination of manual therapy, movement therapy, and education, treatments will focus on rehabilitation and the preservation of your mobility. For optimal results, you should commit to your at-home program, and foster mindfulness around maintaining healthy positioning, posture, and movement strategies as you move through your day.

+ What makes Daniella Tress a particularly effective physical therapist?

Daniella Tress is passionately dedicated to your recovery and a safe return to the things that move you. Having rehabilitated many of her own injuries, she can relate to the frustration and challenge of finding the path back to fluid movement. She relies on her compassionate clinical skills and the expertise that comes from 25 years practicing physical therapy and Pilates rehabilitation. She began Ebb and Flow with the goal to create an integrated approach to wellness that equally emphasizes symptom relief, education, and injury prevention. Get to know Daniella. See what our patients say. Go to Testimonials

+ Do you take insurance?

Although all sessions at Ebb and Flow are provided by a licensed physical therapist, they are not reimbursible by your insurance plan for physical therapy services. As such, full payments are due at your time of service, superbills are not provided, and we are unable to bill your medical insurance.

+ Do I need a physician referral for physical therapy to be evaluated and treated at Ebb and Flow?

No referral necessary. You are welcome to book an appointment as soon as you feel the need.

+ Will I be comfortable in your office?

The Ebb and Flow studio is a bright and inviting rehabilitation and wellness space located on the second floor in the charming town of Ross in Marin, California. Typically, you will be the only patient in the studio which leads to a dedicated and focused experience. The studio is fully equipped with state-of-the-art Pilates and CoreAlign® equipment and a private manual therapy room. We offer reserved covered parking behind the building.