FAQs

Location of Services

What states does Naomi provide services in?

Naomi travels to dancers and studios in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. She also provides online services for those who are further away.

Where will Naomi hold teacher workshops & student conditioning clinics?

Naomi will drive to your studio to provide the workshop or conditioning clinic. For trips to studios over an hour away from Plaistow, NH, an additional travel fee will apply.

Where do I meet Naomi for treatments or screenings?

Naomi works primarily out of Dover, NH, using Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s Studio A or B. However, she is also able to drive to your local studio or home. For trips over an hour away from Plaistow, NH, an additional travel free will apply.

Are there online or remote options for treatment?

Unfortunately, Naomi cannot provide screenings or treatments virtually, as she has to physically measure and assess your body and her treatments are hands-on. However, if you would like to ask her questions about exercises you are doing, something in your recovery, or gain further insight on injury prevention, contact Naomi to schedule an Online Private Session.

Payment & Insurance

How much do Naomi’s services cost?

Naomi’s pricing for the three different services she offers range depending on the type of screening, treatment, and education you are receiving, as well as if you are eligible for any discounts or offers. Contact Naomi directly for the baseline pricing on each service, as well your specific rate.

Does my insurance cover Naomi Sawyer’s services?

Naomi’s services are not billable to insurance. Because the therapy services she is providing are supplementary services, not intended to replace your medical visits but add to them, you will pay Naomi Sawyer, PT out of pocket. If cost is an issue, contact Naomi to discuss financial roadblocks and potential discounts she may be able to provide.

Do treatment package rates expire?

Yes. The treatments that follow up your initial screening are valid for up to one academic year (within 9 months).

How are payments made?

Payments can be made via checks written out to Naomi Sawyer, PT, cash, or through Venmo.

Are there discounts for siblings or students?

Yes! If your family has two or more children who’d like to work with Naomi, or if you’re a college student (undergrad or graduate), contact Naomi to find out your discounted price!

Clientele

Does Naomi only treat dancers?

Naomi’s focus is treating dancers from all styles and backgrounds. However, she is qualified and equipped to work with non-dancers, should a need arise that would not be addressed in an outpatient rehab setting. She has worked with pre-professional to professional athletes as well. Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to get more info.

What age client does Naomi work with?

Naomi is professionally qualified to work with all ages and has worked with clients from the ages of 7-103 years old over the past twenty years.

What level of dancer does Naomi provide services to?

Though typically her clients are pre-professional dancers, Naomi services all dancers—beginners through professionals.

Booking & Offerings

How do I book a session with Naomi?

Glad you asked! Just fill out the contact form below for a free consultation. If you already know you’d like to book and don’t need to first talk over the options, you can say that in your note and Naomi will follow up to schedule your first session!

Are screenings necessary or can I just jump into treatments?

If you are a first time client and have never received a screening from Naomi, an initial screening is required before treatment can begin. This allows Naomi to give a proper and thorough evaluation to your whole body, hear your concerns, and assess the best treatment plan moving forward.

What is the most common treatment plan and package?

The typical order of services working with Naomi.

1. Free 15-minute Phone Consultation

2. First Screening

3. Follow-up Treatment/s (solo visit or 4 session package deal)

4. *Optional: Additional Screening to Measure Improvement

5. *Optional: Additional Treatment

Does she offer classes not currently listed on her site? If I was interested in Naomi offering another kind of workshop for my students, could she provide that class?

Absolutely! Naomi has much content up her sleeve but aims to post only a few options at a time. If you have an idea, there’s a good chance Naomi has already conceived of the course; and if not, she’d be happy to build one that aligns with your studio’s or students’ needs.

The “Dance PT” Difference

What is Naomi not providing me with?

Naomi is not providing you with outpatient rehab services. She will typically refer patients to outpatient rehab if they need more than basic injury prevention education, screenings, and performance optimization services. She has done this with more than one client, which lead them to receive proper diagnoses from doctors—one of them finally getting out of a wheelchair!

What’s unique about Naomi’s Teacher Workshops? Why are they significant when my staff are already trained in ballet?

Many teachers have years of experience and training in the art and technique of ballet; few have expertise in dance physical therapy that specially serves a dancer’s body, movement, and goals. A lot of injuries in dance often result from working incorrectly, perhaps honoring traditional approaches over science-backed methods. Teacher workshops are an investment in your teachers as well as all of the dancers they guide, shape, and instruct.

How could Naomi’s Student Conditioning Clinics serve my school (in addition to ballet classes)?

Naomi’s Student Conditioning Clinics are designed to be supplements to regular technique class. They would be a great addition to your summer intensive program, fall workshop, winter recovery session, or a spring into show-shape session. Teaching students directly how to grow in their foundational foot strength, practice safe extensions, or how to properly cross-train for strength over bulk will impact their performance in class and on stage. Think of the clinics as mini-workshops that take a deep dive into the issues you are noticing in class but don’t have the time to address.

What’s the difference between Naomi’s services and a regular physical therapist who is covered by my insurance?

Physical therapists are a helpful resource in your recovery or practice. However, those who lack personal experience and knowledge in the intricacies of dance technique may assist you only so far in regaining full participation in class and performance. Naomi’s unique understanding of both fields bridges the gap, as she can assist you in sustaining your optimum conditioning while you’re recovering. Naomi’s expertise in the neurological field can also help to augment your overall recovery as you train not only your body, but your brain to dance better.