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Does Physical Therapy have to be painful to be effective?
Here at Ascension Physical Therapy we believe therapy is more effective when pain is reduced. Pain causes swelling and muscle guarding which decreases circulation and irritates the central nervous system. We focus on pain free exercise and manual therapy techniques to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle guarding.

How long is a treatment session?
Our sessions are 45 minutes one on one with a therapist.

How many visits do I need before I am done with therapy?
Each individual is different based on their injury, their other health concerns, and how long they have had the injury. However, we always have a goal of making you independent in your care as quickly as possible.

Do I need a referral?
Alaska is a direct access state, which means, no; you do not need a referral from a physician to come to physical therapy in Alaska. However, many insurances require proof of medical necessity for physical therapy so be sure to check with your insurance provider.

What if my referral is to another clinic?
Your prescription for physical therapy is valid at any clinic you choose, your insurance provider will honor it even if it is made out to another clinic.

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About Ascension PT



We are a small Alaskan physical therapist owned clinic. We endeavor to provide a warm, caring environment that helps patients of all ages feel supported in their rehabilitation and ongoing healing process. We offer a wide variety of services that we integrate as needed to provide the most effective, efficient and personalized care. Our clinic has a wealth of experience in our diversely trained therapists.

Thank you for stopping by our website and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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6200 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 104
Anchorage, AK 99507

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(907) 770-6693

Our Hours

Monday - Thursday 8AM–5:30PM
Friday 8AM–5PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

A Healthy Blog

CranioSacral Therapy

Posted on August 9, 2016

CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch manual therapy treatment approach. ?It releases tensions deep

What’s a Pilates Reformer?

Posted on August 5, 2016

Did you know that Ascension Physical Therapy is one of the few places in Anchorage that has a

Health Insurance Terminology Guide

Posted on June 14, 2016

Do you get lost when providers start talking health insurance lingo? Claims, premiums, deductibles

Why Things Hurt

Posted on April 10, 2016

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