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What to Expect

Uncertainty keeps a lot of people from booking that first appointment. Here's exactly what happens, so you can walk in feeling ready instead of unsure.

Rob Díona listening to a client during an assessment at Rooted Manual Therapy
What Happens During Your Session

A session built around understanding, not routine

Assessment First

  • A conversation about your health history and current concerns
  • A movement and functional assessment
  • Time to talk through your goals — not just your symptoms
Movement assessment at Rooted Manual Therapy in Missoula
Hands-on functional bodywork at Rooted Manual Therapy

Hands-On Treatment

  • Skilled manual therapy chosen for what your body needs that day
  • Explanation throughout — you'll know what's happening and why
  • Typically clothed, with adjustments only when a specific technique calls for it — this is not relaxation massage

Education & Next Steps

  • Home recommendations you can actually use
  • A clearer picture of what's contributing to how you feel
  • A plan for what progress looks like from here
Rob Díona explaining a treatment plan to a client
Investment

Session Options & Pricing

New Client Introductory Session

$75 / 50 minutes
  • Health history discussion
  • Initial assessment
  • Hands-on functional bodywork
  • Recommendations for moving forward

Follow-Up Manual Therapy Session

$150 / 75 minutes
  • Individualized assessment
  • Hands-on manual therapy
  • Functional bodywork
  • Movement education & home recommendations

Some clients come in for a series of sessions to address a specific issue. Others choose occasional maintenance care to support an active lifestyle — the goal is always progress, understanding, and increased independence.

Good to Know

Before You Come In

What to WearComfortable, loose-fitting clothing you can move in. Most sessions are clothed; if a technique calls for direct work on specific areas — such as certain myofascial work — Rob will always explain and check in with you first.
How to PrepareCome as you are. If you've had recent imaging or notes from another provider, feel free to bring them.
PaymentDetails on accepted payment methods are shared when you book — just ask when you call or text.
CancellationsPlease give as much notice as you can if you need to reschedule — reach out by call or text.

Is this a relaxation massage?

No. This is assessment-driven functional manual therapy, focused on understanding and addressing the root cause of pain and movement limitations — not a spa-style massage.

Do I need to be an athlete to come in?

Not at all. While many clients are active outdoors — snowboarders, climbers, paddlers, runners — anyone dealing with chronic pain, an old injury, or movement limitations is a good fit.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on what's going on. Some people come in for a handful of sessions to resolve a specific issue; others check in occasionally for maintenance. You and Rob will talk through what makes sense for you.

Do you accept VA Community Care referrals?

Yes. If you've been referred by your VA provider, reach out directly by call or text to schedule — VA sessions are 60 minutes, and the new-client introductory session doesn't apply.

Ready to Get to the Root of Your Pain?

Reach out directly to ask questions or schedule your first visit — call or text to get started.

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