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IS ETHOS RIGHT FOR YOU?

One-on-one attention and care.
Real answers with a real plan.
Empowering you to take control of your health.

Thorough this page, we describe our mission and how we differ from other physical therapy practices in the Buffalo area. Scroll down to hear what our clients are saying about our team! 

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WHY WE DON'T ACCEPT INSURANCE 

At Ethos, our mission is to build an environment that puts you at the center of your health care. We believe that our current health care system is reactive rather than preventative. Here, we prioritize a holistic approach where we will listen to the challenges you face as a result of a physical limitation or problem, but also consider all other factors that contribute to your symptoms - life stressors, emotional challenges, and overall diet & exercise. As we discuss all components, we can analyze how all these contribute to your pain or symptoms, and then strategize a plan to address all aspects of your healing.

As a way to guarantee this environment and getting you the results you deserve, we work outside the insurance network. Insurance-based clinics face significant limitations, including:

  • Extremely low reimbursement rates, which force many clinics to schedule 3–5 patients per hour. This often leads to:

    • Less one-on-one attention

    • Limited communication with your therapist

    • Minimal testing and re-assessment

    • Rushed or generic treatment plans

  • Sessions that can only address one diagnosis code at a time, even when multiple areas of your body are connected or symptomatic

  • Visit limits set by insurance — not based on your goals or needs

  • Delays or denials in care; pressure to discharge quickly, even when you’re not fully recovered or confident in your health

At Ethos, we reject this model because we believe your health deserves better. Our approach gives you 100% of your therapist’s time, a full-body approach, and a treatment plan that adjusts based on your goals. 

WHO THRIVES HERE:

At Ethos, we work with people who are frustrated with feeling unheard, rushed, or stuck in a cycle of unclear answers and doing exercises that are not effective. You deserve care that is thoughtful, thorough, and centered entirely around you. We will work with you to teach you specific exercise that truly address your problems while holding you accountable by strategizing a plan with you.

 

We specialize in working with people who:

  • Prefer one-on-one time with a dedicated, licensed physical therapist

  • Want a clear diagnosis and a thoughtful, individualized plan

  • Are ready to understand their body, move better, and train without pain and with a purpose 

  • See the value in investing in long-term health, performance, and well-being

  • Don’t want their care dictated by insurance restrictions, visit limits, or authorization delays

If this sounds like you - let's talk! 

"Dr. Christine is so knowledgeable in all things pelvic floor! She made me not only feel better physically (in only a few short visits) but she eased my mind when it came to feeling “broken” postpartum. She’s easy to talk to and works through all the issues you bring to her! I recommend her to all my friends, female and male. Everyone needs a Dr. Christine in their life!"

Leanne S. - Amherst, NY

STILL NOT SURE? 

Please feel free to text or call our number with any questions! (Yes, we did say text us!) 

716-248-8279

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