SimpleTherapy

All Postdocs as well as their covered dependents (age 13 or older) who are enrolled in the GW Postdoc PPO are eligible for the SimpleTherapy program.

SimpleTherapy combines a comprehensive digital program with Live Physical Therapists to help you manage and prevent pain across 18 body parts including knee, hip, neck, shoulder, back, hand, and wrist.

Through 5-15 minute exercise therapy sessions and live PT consults, SimpleTherapy applies evidence based exercise therapy to address a wide spectrum of needs. This GW-sponsored program includes unlimited coaching support, and a care pack filled with tools to help address pain or prevent injuries.

SimpleTherapy's Core Digital Program

Simple Therapy's Core Digital Program is available and accessible at any time, and at no cost, to employees and their family members (13 or older) enrolled in a GW medical plan. The program offers:

Head-to-toe muscle and joint pain prevention and pain management programs.
An initial 30–45-minute comprehensive virtual consultation with a licensed physical therapist.
Unlimited coaching support.
A care pack filled with items to speed your recovery.
A diverse panel of board-certified physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists to answer questions and evaluate a member's care plan throughout their journey.

SimpleTherapy's Telehealth Physical Therapy Services

For members that would like to enroll in SimpleTherapy's telehealth Physical Therapy services, you may pay a share of the cost in the form of a copay, annual deductible, or coinsurance. Here's how it works:

Your initial virtual consultation with a physical therapist will help determine your eligibility for SimpleTherapy’s telehealth physical therapy services.
Members who are not progressing in SimpleTherapy’s core digital program will have the opportunity to work with their physical therapist to evaluate the need moving to SimpleTherapy telehealth physical therapy services.
Members will work directly with their Physical Therapist who will help them enroll and get started with their telehealth physical therapy visits.

What you can expect from your telehealth PT visit:

Movement evaluation to determine your true problem.
Education on why you are hurting and how to prevent it from reoccurring.
Exercise prescription specifically to meet your needs.

How Do I Register for SimpleTherapy?

Postdocs and their dependents age 13 years and up, who are enrolled in a GW medical plan, can register at simpletherapy.com/go/gw/.