THE BODY, GENERAL Kristi Spagnuolo THE BODY, GENERAL Kristi Spagnuolo

Proprioception

Proprioception, otherwise known as kinesthesia, is your body's ability to sense movement, action, and location. It's present in every muscle movement you have. Without proprioception you would be unable to take another step without thinking through it. Proprioception allows us to for example, keep walking without consciously thinking about every single step.

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Deductible

The deductible is the amount you have to pay before your insurance kicks in. There is a seperate out-of-network deductible that needs to be met. For example, if your deductible is $1,000, than that is the amount your sessions would need to total before your insurance begins to reimburse your for the cost. Deductibles can range based on different plans and companies.

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Claim

A health insurance claim is a request made for direct payment or reimbursement for medical services that an insured person has obtained. Health insurance benefits or payments are obtained after the insured submits a claim to their insurer.

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Reimbursement

This is why your health insurance pays you back a portion of the cost of therapy. This reimbursement is sent via check, and you would be required to pay your therapist their full fee upfront.

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Coinsurance

This is the percentage of the total cost of a therapy session you pay after you meet your deductible or if your insurance won't cover all of your therapy costs. Like a copay, this amount is fixed and will be the same every time you see your therapist.

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Out-of-network

Out-of-network means that a therapist does not have a contract with your health insurance plan provider. Some plans may have OON benefits, and some may not. Some OON benefits may even cover up to 80-90% of costs. Some health plans, such as an HMO plan, will not cover care from out-of-network providers at all, except in an emergency.

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Super-bill

A superbill is an itemized form, used by healthcare providers in the United States, which details services provided to a client. It is the main data source for creation of a healthcare claim, which will be submitted to payers for reimbursement

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GENERAL, MENTAL HEALTH Kristi Spagnuolo GENERAL, MENTAL HEALTH Kristi Spagnuolo

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression: a commonly used term to describe mental health issues a woman may experience after giving birth. It is a misnomer because symptoms are not limited to that of depression and has been renamed perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). Maternal Wellness specialists believe that this term better encompasses the entirety of mental health issues that a woman may experience throughout pregnancy and up to two years postpartum that are unique to the transition to motherhood.

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Gaga

Gaga is a movement language developed by the Batsheva Dance Company in Isreal. Gaga has two educational tracks: Gaga for Dancers is intended for trained dancers and comprises the daily training of the Batsheva Dance Company; Gaga for the People is designed for the general public and requires no dance training. Many folks have stated that after taking Gaga classes, their passion for dance has been re-ignited; they have found new ways to connect to their inner beast without being self-conscious about how the movement looks while at the same time discovering how to deeply listen to their bodies and self. Try one of our a Gaga-informed class through the Repose Studio today!

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HIPAA

HIPAA is an acronym that stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a US law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, therapists, hospitals and other health care providers.

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Discernment Counseling

Discernment counseling is a type of brief couples therapy that is designed for couples who are uncertain of whether or not they want to continue in their relationship. This type of therapy aims to help partners consider all options before they make a decision to work on their relationship or terminate their relationship.

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Pre-commitment Counseling

Pre-commitment counseling is an opportunity for you and your partner(s) to actively and intentionally navigate various elements of committed life that you will be sure to face in your marriage, while simultaneously developing skills designed to enhance your relationship

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Trail of Tears

Route used for forced removal of certain Native American nations (North American Indigenous) from the southeastern United States to lands west of the Mississippi River. See also Indian Removal Act.

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