Alignment Collective

This is what it’s like running a group practice. Clinicians that work independently deal with this stuff on their own- groups have administrative staff that take care of this stuff on the backend without any disruption to the clients care or staff pay. This is why we have to pay our admins, directors, leads, etc. do you want to do the work with clients or do you want to fight with insurance companies about doing the work?
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I'm at a loss for words, and honestly, that's becoming a common feeling lately.

Not only are we continuing to receive records requests from BCBS, but now we've received requests for five different clients asking us to submit documentation related to surgical treatment of obesity. They want lab reports, documentation showing participation in weight loss programs, and other records that would be appropriate if we had billed for bariatric services.

Except we didn't.

These clients don't even have diagnoses related to obesity or eating disorders. We submitted claims for routine mental health therapy sessions treating conditions like depression and anxiety, yet BCBS is now withholding payment until we provide documentation that has absolutely nothing to do with the services we rendered.

I genuinely thought there had to be some mistake, so I called to ask for clarification. After being transferred around, I was ultimately hung up on three different times without ever getting an answer.

I wish I could say this surprises me, but it doesn't anymore.

This has become the reality of trying to run an independent mental health practice. Instead of spending our time focusing on clients, supporting our clinicians, and improving access to care, we're spending countless hours trying to make sense of requests that don't align with the claims we submitted and chasing answers that never seem to come.

Some days I truly feel like I'm losing my mind because these situations sound so unbelievable when I say them out loud. But this isn't an exaggeration. These are the letters that continue arriving in our mailbox.

I'm sharing this because people deserve to know what is happening behind the scenes. Delayed payments don't just create frustration for providers. They create real financial strain on small businesses that are still expected to pay employees, rent, and operating expenses while waiting for insurance companies to decide whether they'll process claims correctly.

We're going to keep fighting, because our clients deserve access to care and our clinicians deserve a system that allows them to focus on helping people instead of navigating unnecessary barriers. But I can't help wondering how many other practices are experiencing these same issues and simply don't have the ability to keep pushing through.

✨ Two reasons to stop by the studio before July 30. ✨

When we opened The Alignment Collective, we made a promise to build a wellness community that feels welcoming, supportive, and accessible. Our Founders Membership has been part of that vision—and it’s almost gone.

💚 Lock in our Founders Rate of $99/month for unlimited group classes before it ends on July 30. As long as your membership stays active, you’ll keep that rate.

🩷 While you’re here, enjoy 30% OFF all TAVI activewear from July 13–30—including leggings, sports bras, tops, and grip socks. (In-studio purchases only.)

Whether you’ve been meaning to try your first Pilates class, return to yoga, or simply find a place where you belong, this is the perfect time to join us.

📍The Alignment Collective
3670 S River Parkway
Portland, OR

✨ Founders Membership: $99/month through July 30
✨ Regular Membership: $159/month beginning July 31
✨ TAVI Activewear: 30% OFF July 13–30 (in studio only)

Book your membership and classes at:
🔗 alignmentcollective.org/movement

Mind steady. Body strong. Community connected.

Sometimes a small change supports something much bigger. 💚

To help keep our studio clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, grip socks are now required whenever using studio-owned equipment, including reformers and mats.

If you don’t have a pair yet—or you’ve been meaning to grab another—now’s the perfect time to stock up.

✨ 30% OFF all TAVI activewear (including grip socks!) is happening July 13–30. Shop leggings, sports bras, tops, and grip socks right here in the studio.

While you’re here, don’t miss one more opportunity…

💚 Our Founders Membership ends July 30.

Lock in unlimited group classes for just $99/month before the rate increases to $159/month on July 31. As long as your membership remains active, you’ll keep your Founders Rate.

Whether you’re joining us for your very first class or you’ve already found your favorite reformer, we’re grateful you’re part of this community.

📍The Alignment Collective
3670 S River Parkway, Portland

🛍️ 30% OFF TAVI Activewear: July 13–30 (In Studio Only)
💚 Founders Rate: Ends July 30
🔗 Book classes & memberships: alignmentcollective.org/movement

Mind Steady. Body Strong. Community Connected.

🧦 A little reminder before your next class…

To help keep our studio clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, grip socks are required anytime you’re using studio equipment—including reformers, Pilates apparatus, and studio mats.

If you’re joining us for yoga and prefer to practice barefoot, you’re welcome to do so—just bring your own mat. 🤍

These small policies help us care for our shared space, extend the life of our equipment, and create the best possible experience for every person who walks through our doors.

Thank you for helping us build a community where wellness is accessible, intentional, and rooted in respect.

Mind Steady | Body Strong | Community Connected

🌿 Rooted Presence. Quiet Awakening. 🌿

Take a pause from the busyness of life and reconnect with yourself through the healing power of sound.

Join us for our July Sound Bath, a restorative evening designed to help you relax, reset, and return to your natural rhythm. Enjoy soothing sound vibrations, a calming atmosphere, and a warm cup of herbal tea from Serene Self Sage as you settle into deep rest.

🗓 Saturday, July 11
🕖 7:00 – 8:15 PM
📍 The Alignment Collective Studio
3670 SW River Pkwy, Portland, OR 97239

✨ Donation-based for our community
🍵 Herbal tea & light refreshments provided

Please RSVP through the Mindbody app so we can prepare your space.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, restored, and renewed. 💚

You do not need to be “good at wellness” to come here.

You can be stressed.
Awkward.
Burnt out.
New to movement.
New to therapy.
Completely unsure where to start.

That’s actually most people.

Welcome to The Alignment Collective. We are a collection of like minded Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, mental health and holistic providers based in Portland, Oregon.