Massage Envy

What is massage envy?  Well, it could be a person being envious of another person receiving a massage therapy session; it’s also the name of a popular massage therapy franchise.  Many people believe that massage therapy is not a practical finance but one reserved for a wealthy individual.  Contrary to popular belief, many insurance companies now accept massage therapy being covered as a therapeutic modality in many chiropractic and wellness clinics across the United States.  This is great news for individuals with acute or chronic repetitive injuries and need many modalities such as massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, or physical therapy to get their body as close to optimal as possible post accident.  Consequently, most massage therapists cannot bill for the massage therapy session themselves, most likely a physician has to order this and sometimes oversee the session taking place in the office.  This is why many massage therapist’s partner with a local chiropractor in the community for networking and insurance billing purposes.  

“The first massage”

Many consumers don’t know what to expect their first massage therapy experience.  Some think they have to get completely nude, while others have no problem with modesty.  The massage therapist will tell the individual to undress to their comfort level but to realize the more they undress the easier it is to administer the massage to the appropriate musculature.  He/she will then begin the massage with light pressure to familiarize their touch to the client.  They will appropriately check in with the client to determine the amount of pressure desired throughout the massage.  Once completed, a good massage therapist will give the client water and remind them to drink it thoroughly throughout the day and talk to them about the benefits of massage therapy and the importance of continued massage therapy care.  This ensures safety and a sense of comfort with the massage therapist.