No! The state of North Carolina allows “Direct Access” to Physical Therapy. This means you are not legally required to have a Physician’s referral before seeing a Physical Therapist for an evaluation or treatment. However, some insurance coverage may require you to have a referral or “authorization” before they will approve payment. You should contact your insurance company beforehand to determine the process they require, or contact us for assistance. If you are under the care of a Physician and you require Physical Therapy, you have the freedom to choose which Physical Therapy clinic to receive your treatment from!