Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage can help relieve chronic muscle tension, support injury recovery, treat fascial adhesions, increase mobility, correct muscle imbalances, and reduce pain. It is typically used in conjunction with other modalities, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, or conventional medicine. Common conditions addressed through therapeutic massage include: 

• Upper-cross syndrome (characterized by rounded shoulders).
• Lower-cross syndrome (associated with an arched lower back)
• Piriformis syndrome (resulting in hip pain). 
• Fascial adhesions. 
• Limited mobility. 
• Compensation patterns. 
• Lack of scar pliability. 
• Plus other soft tissue issues.

Treatment typically requires five to ten sessions, though this number can vary depending on the severity of the underlying issue. Most clients start with one or two sessions per week and then decrease their frequency as treatment progresses.

• The therapist has specialized training and utilizes various treatment modalities.
• The initial assessment is thorough.
• Clients receive a treatment plan, as one visit typically does not resolve most issues.
• Each session follows a protocol of “assess, treat, reassess, and assign homework.”
• Clients may be required to actively participate in release techniques and move during sessions.
• Clients can request detailed SOAP notes for their insurance and healthcare providers.

Mindful Hands Massage does not currently accept insurance; however, Bergmann provides the necessary insurance codes and paperwork to help you bill your insurance provider if massage therapy is covered and prescribed.

When prescribed, massage therapy is associated with the insurance code CPT 97124. This encompasses Swedish massage techniques such as gliding, compression, kneading, percussion, joint mobilization, and friction. Manual therapy is linked to the insurance code CPT 97140 and includes various techniques such as myofascial therapy, trigger point therapy, dynamic cupping, vibrational therapy, positional release, PNF stretching, and more, depending on the therapist's qualifications.