About Us
We specialize in a unique treatment approach called Functional Manual Therapy (FMT). Functional Manual Therapy is an integrated approach to patient care, where the body is seen as an interconnected dynamic system. Changes in structure, posture, and movement are correlated to soft tissue structures and the application of specific treatment techniques to normalize any identified dysfunctions. We can assist the high level athlete to perform at an optimal efficiency for strength and performance to prevent injury. We have 2 locations: Boise and Meridian, ID
How We Got Started
Jill Thompson, PT founded PT 180 in 2002 when the medical PT model did not match her view of physical therapy. She has trained all her staff with continuing education in osteopathic treatments and neuromuscular techniques. We value 1:1 care for optimal results and our growing practice offers multidisciplinary care including acupuncture, massage, cranial-sacral technique, fascial distortion technique and movement training. You can feel the difference!
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (27)
"Jill’s performs incredible work on injured bodies quickly and compassionately. She gave me my..."
Read more
"Jill’s performs incredible work on injured bodies quickly and compassionately. She gave me my life back!! And everyone else I’ve referred to her and her office have had incredible results as well. 💛 "
"Amazing Therapist friendly & caring "
Products & Services
Recommendations Given (8)
"Heather has an extensive background in heath care and treatment. She achieved her doctorate in..."
Read more
"Heather has an extensive background in heath care and treatment. She achieved her doctorate in physical therapy, with an emphasis on manual therapy and strength and conditioning specialization. Continuing with extensive studies in natural health including functional medicine for GI health, she has also attended multiple evidence based conferences in use of essential oils."
"Josette is an amazing manual therapist that is able to perform treatment that the ordinary PT..."
Read more
"Josette is an amazing manual therapist that is able to perform treatment that the ordinary PT can't imagine treating...smooth muscles, bone bruises, visceral restrictions. We have been blessed in years past to have Josette come to Boise and see our most challenging patients. "
Recent Activity
The biggest misconception about physical therapy is that it is all exercise training and handouts. I can't tell you how many patients are shocked when we perform osteopathic therapy to mobilize their body for pain relief. I once has a patient with neck pain bring in her sneakers asking when we...
(more)
The biggest misconception about physical therapy is that it is all exercise training and handouts. I can't tell you how many patients are shocked when we perform osteopathic therapy to mobilize their body for pain relief. I once has a patient with neck pain bring in her sneakers asking when we were going on the treadmill...I responded, "Don't you think we should treat your neck?" She asked, "You do that?" We don't even have a treadmill, or a gym for that matter! We facilitate proper function with manual therapy and instruct concepts for self care. PT is not all equal or cookie cutter!
We offer free classes for community education. Most people don't have information to know there are effective treatments for what ails them. Education is valuable. If you give them information that helps, if you don't get a patient, you may earn a referral. Our biggest referral source is former...
(more)
We offer free classes for community education. Most people don't have information to know there are effective treatments for what ails them. Education is valuable. If you give them information that helps, if you don't get a patient, you may earn a referral. Our biggest referral source is former patients.
Bingo, the challenges that exist in healthcare are staggering! We use a web based EMR - somehow under the impression that EMR would decrease your charting time. Insurance companies want what they want (we are still trying to figure out the game) so we as PT's are justifying what we do and why we...
(more)
Bingo, the challenges that exist in healthcare are staggering! We use a web based EMR - somehow under the impression that EMR would decrease your charting time. Insurance companies want what they want (we are still trying to figure out the game) so we as PT's are justifying what we do and why we do it which each note in hopes that the service won't be denied. Paper work time is an additional 20%-30% of your day. If you see 8 hrs of patient care, you have an additional 2 hrs of paperwork. We would like to convince patients to take a 30% cash discount on services to ease our load, but even when people have a $5000 deductible, they still want to bill their insurance. Need attitude adjustments!
1 Reply
Stairs, uneven walking surfaces, bars in bathroom, removal of throw rugs, dangerous furniture and patient's independence with transfers, walking and toilets. I don't deal a great deal with rehab but just my thoughts.
(more)
Stairs, uneven walking surfaces, bars in bathroom, removal of throw rugs, dangerous furniture and patient's independence with transfers, walking and toilets. I don't deal a great deal with rehab but just my thoughts.
This is a problem. I just had an experience where the patient was getting paid for our services and was cashing the checks using them for personal expenses. We bill private health insurance and work out a payment plan so patients do not get treatment for free. That way, they have some...
(more)
This is a problem. I just had an experience where the patient was getting paid for our services and was cashing the checks using them for personal expenses. We bill private health insurance and work out a payment plan so patients do not get treatment for free. That way, they have some responsibility for their own care. I will carry only a $500 lean before they have to make payments. I currently have $25,000 with overdue MVA bills.
