What is Medical Massage?

Medical Massage is result oriented and the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions that have been diagnosed and prescribed by a Physician. The therapist may use a variety of modalities or procedures during the treatment, but will focus the Medical Massage treatment only on the areas that are specific to the doctor’s prescription.

Medical Massage is very effective in treating many conditions. Here is an example of some conditions that clients have had results from:

• Low Back and Neck Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Rhematoid and Osteoarthritis
• Sciatica
• Carpal Tunnel
• Frozen Shoulder
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

I also offer the more traditional, wellness massage of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Hot Stone and Cupping therapies.

If you have been injured in a car accident or on the job, or if you have another injury or condition for which medical massage is necessary, your doctor may give you a prescription for massage. I work with medical doctors, naturopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other health care practitioners, providing massage care when it is medically indicated for their patients.

What is the difference between medical massage and wellness massage? Medical Massage and Arthrossage (Medical Massage for Arthritis) is an outcome-based, physician-directed, and scientifically grounded healing modality. As with physical therapy sessions, medical massage sessions are prescribed by a physician for specific issues and are limited to a physician-designated course of treatment, and can be compensated through insurance*. Please note that I do offer therapeutic massage that is also outcome based, as described above (prescription not necessary).

*I do not file insurance for you. I can give you the proper documentation for your insurance provider.