Learn what to expect, what to bring, how appointments work, and how our team helps make your first visit simple and comfortable.
At Summit Physical Therapy & Performance, our goal is to make the process clear from the first phone call through your first appointment.
Contact our office to request an appointment at our Huntington or Smithtown location.
Our patient care team can help gather your insurance information and explain the verification process.
Your first visit includes a discussion of your goals, movement assessment, and general treatment plan.
Your first appointment helps your therapist understand your history, movement, goals, and the best path forward.
Talk through your reason for visiting, activity level, symptoms, goals, and relevant background.
Your therapist may assess mobility, strength, balance, posture, or functional movement.
Discuss what matters most to you, whether that is daily function, sport, work, or active living.
Your therapist will explain the general plan of care and next steps based on your evaluation.
If appropriate, you may receive general exercises or education to support your progress.
Please bring a valid form of identification for check-in.
Bring your insurance card so our team can review and verify your plan information.
Some insurance plans or situations may require a referral. Our office can help clarify this.
Wear clothing that allows you to move and makes it easier to assess the area being treated.
Bring any relevant provider notes, surgical protocols, imaging reports, or instructions if available.
Bring questions about your goals, appointment plan, scheduling, or next steps.
These form cards are included as part of this website concept. A real clinic could connect these to downloadable PDFs or an online intake system.
Basic patient information, contact details, and appointment-related information.
Download Form →General background information to help your therapist better understand your history.
Download Form →Information used by the office team to help with insurance verification.
Download Form →General privacy and communication acknowledgment for clinic records.
Download Form →Directions, parking details, and office hours for both Long Island locations.
View Locations →Preparing ahead of time can make your first appointment smoother and more productive.
Plan to arrive a few minutes early so our team can complete check-in and answer questions.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, stretch, walk, or exercise as appropriate.
Think about what you want to return to, such as work, exercise, sports, hobbies, or daily activity.
Tell your therapist about changes in symptoms, medications, surgeries, or provider instructions.
Your therapist and scheduling team can help coordinate future visits based on your plan.
Our office team can help with scheduling, insurance, location details, and general questions.
Request an appointment with Summit Physical Therapy & Performance and our team will help guide you through the next steps.