Prescribing Massage Therapy

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Prescribing Massage Therapy

• Jennifer M Joyce, MD
• Jill S Cole, NCTMB

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Objectives

• Present common conditions that may benefit from
  massage therapy.
• Review important characteristics of massage
  therapists and their training.
• Describe basic massage treatment plans.
• Discuss insurance reimbursement

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Conditions for Massage Therapy

• Chronic pain
• Back Pain
• Neck and Shoulder Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Chronic headaches

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Conditions for Massage Therapy

• Arthritis
• Repetitive use injury
• Acute conditions Muscle strains and sprains
• Manual lymphatic drainage

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Conditions for Massage Therapy

• Stress reduction
• Cancer and Palliative Care

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Massage Therapists Training

• Know your own states regulations
• Ask about a therapist education
• Which school
• School accreditation- COMTA
• Number of hours of training
• Professional accountability and credentials
• AMTA NCTMB

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Finding qualified therapists

• Consider interviewing a therapist
• Locator service through AMTA web site
• Local phone book
• Word of mouth
• Local faith groups/Wellness Centers
• Massage schools
• Athletic clubs and facilities

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Massage Treatment Plans

• Definitions
• Health history
• Client agreement
• Documentation

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Massage Treatment Plans

• Evaluation of affected areas
• Recommend one hour a week for four weeks
• Reassessment on going
• Pain level
• Mobility/quality of movement
• Time constraints
• Financial constraints

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Reimbursement

• Personal health accounts
• Insurance coverage
• Personal injury
• Workmans Comp.
• Anthem, Aetna UHC
• No coverage
• Humana, Bluegrass Family, CHA

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Prescribing Massage Therapy

• There are several common conditions that may
  benefit from massage therapy.
• Remember the professional characteristics of
  massage therapists and their training.
• Describe basic massage treatment plans.
• Reimbursement is available on limited basis