Question 1

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

I recommend that you register for a trail and/or gravel progression.  The $170 registration fee assures preferred access to openings on my schedule for three sessions and covers additional costs associated with the 90-minute skills session.

Since most progressions include an alternating rhythm with 60-minute office sessions, plan to budget $150 per session alongside the registration fee mentioned above.  If you have additional questions then let’s plan on discussing all of them before we meet, and check out the additional FAQ’s if you plan to use insurance.

Question 2

Will my health insurance cover gravel and/or trail sessions?

Accepted Answer

If you have questions about using your insurance for gravel and trail sessions then let’s plan on discussing all of them before we meet.  Generally, I recommend that you register for a trail and/or gravel progression.  The $150 registration fee assures preferred access to openings on my schedule for three sessions.

Since most progressions include an alternating rhythm with 60-minute office sessions, plan to budget your co-insurance or co-pay amount per session alongside the registration fee mentioned above.

Question 3

Do you offer a sliding scale?

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While I have limited sliding scale spots on my caseload, I am excited about making these sessions accessible to others regardless of financial circumstances.

Question 4

I prefer to work with you in the office, are you still offering these sessions?

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Yes!  Thanks for sharing the time to visit my website.

If you would like to work exclusively in the office then please send me a message through Psychology Today, Click Here

Question 5

How many sessions do you recommend?

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After your first assessment in the office, we will collaboratively determine a frequency of sessions which support your goals for therapy.  Registering for a gravel, trail, or combined progression includes three sessions.  Since these sessions are, ideally, interspersed with office sessions then you can expect a minimum of six or seven total sessions per progression.

The length of time in therapy ultimately depends on your intentions and goals.  Some clients have been working with me for years and others see me for less than six months.

Question 6

What kind of bike do I need?

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As long as your bike has knobby tires that can maintain rolling stability and turn on uneven surfaces then you will have everything that you need.  Examples of appropriate alternatives include a road bike with knobby tires, a hybrid bike with knobby tires, or a mountain bike. -- If you are solely interested in a trail session then you will need a mountain bike, rented or owned, to feel comfortable.

Question 7

You mentioned that some sessions could include trails or even paved roads, could you say more?

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We will review the intended route before each ride so that the session meets your goals, whether on gravel roads, trail, paved roads, or all three surfaces, for the day.  Generally, you can expect that the majority of mileage during your session will occur on gravel roads unless we plan a mountain bike specific session on single track trails or a hybrid road/gravel session.

Question 8

Can I request a mountain bike session on single track?

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Yes.  You and I will review the intended route before each ride so that the session meets your goals, whether on gravel roads, trail, or both surfaces, for the day.  If a mountain session on single track is planned than a mountain bike, either hard tail or full suspension, is preferred.  Even if the majority of the route is on single track, you can expect that a portion of the ride will occur on gravel roads to support parallel riding and more attuned conversations.

Question 9

Can I request a road bike session on paved surfaces?

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While some gravel routes include road sections, the risks associated with a road specific ride are such that they make parallel riding and attuned therapeutic conversations very difficult.

Question 10

What should I wear?

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Other than a helmet, you can wear whatever helps you stay warm whenever it is cold and wet or cool when it is hot and dry. --- I highly encourage you to bring water, snacks, and an extra layer regardless of the season.

Question 11

What do we do if there is an emergency during the session?

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I carry a first-aid kit, a phone, and a copy of your emergency contact information for the duration of the ride.  I am a Wilderness First Responder which is the standard industry certification for recognizing and treating life-threats in remote settings.

If you have been advised by a physician to bring medications for asthma, allergic reactions, or cardiac emergencies then we will review this history before your first session and discuss plans to have these resources within arm’s reach for every ride.

Question 12

Can you provide adaptive gravel and trail sessions?

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I am working to explore partnerships with organizations that support individuals with physical disabilities in order to facilitate adaptive gravel and trail sessions in the future.

Question 13

Can you recommend other therapists who do therapy on bikes?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I highly recommend Sara Hunter’s Mountain Bike Therapy for Trauma and Anxiety.  She has been a literal trail builder in this therapeutic modality for many years and is a consulting colleague.

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