“I’m Not Even Sure What This Will Cost Me”

May 26

Why Real Care Costs More—But Delivers More

Let’s be honest: most people don’t feel great about how healthcare is priced—or explained. Cost is one of the biggest reasons people delay care. But the real question isn’t just “What does this cost?” It’s “What am I actually getting?”

Why traditional care feels cheaper—but often isn’t

The average in-network PT visit costs $50–75 out-of-pocket (copay or coinsurance). With 2–3 visits/week for 8–12 weeks, that’s:

16–36 visits
$960–$2,700 total out-of-pocket cost

And most of that care is shaped by insurance policies, not outcomes. You’re discharged when pain decreases—not when you’ve regained full strength, confidence, or readiness. You’re given the same exercises as the last three patients. Your therapist is likely juggling 12–15 patients per day and doing their best in a system that prioritizes volume over depth.

Our model: Higher value, deeper results

At Ascension, we work outside of insurance so we can:

Build fully individualized plans
Support your progress beyond symptom relief
Communicate frequently, adjust quickly, and guide consistently

Our plans range from $200–$550/month, depending on your needs and in-person frequency. Many clients continue at $200/month after the first phase—not for maintenance, but for continued progression and strength-building.

And yes—we’re eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement.

Why our clients stay—and thrive

When you stop paying per session and start investing in outcomes, you get:

Fewer wasted visits
More clarity and confidence
A plan that continues evolving with you—not one that ends when the insurance says so

If you work with us for a year at $200/month, that’s $2,400 total. That’s less than 12 weeks of traditional in-network care—and far more useful over time.

So, is this worth it?

Only you can answer that. But here’s what our clients tell us:

“I paid less for 6 months at Ascension than I did for 2 months at my old PT clinic—and got way more out of it.”

“I didn’t need more visits. I needed the right plan.”

But beyond the numbers, this is about something deeper:

Most of our clients come to us not just with discomfort—but with doubt.

Doubt in their body.
Doubt in the healthcare system.
Doubt that they’ll ever get back to the person they used to be—or the person they want to become.

They’ve often lost a piece of their identity: the runner, the athlete, the parent who could play on the floor, the person who felt strong and at home in their body.

And here’s the difference: in-network, symptom-focused care might reduce your pain—but it rarely gives you your identity back.

That’s because those systems are designed to treat what's urgent, not what's meaningful. They're built to check boxes, not to build people.

At Ascension, we see your strength, your movement, and your goals as vehicles for restoration—not just recovery. This is about rebuilding trust, expanding possibilities, and helping you live without feeling limited.

So is this worth it?

If you want more than pain relief—if you want your life back—then yes: it’s absolutely worth it.