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A deep Massage Therapy is a a type of massage technique that applies deeper pressure on the contracted body muscles in order to realign deeper layer of muscles and connective tissues. This type of massage therapy is usually offered by Health Farms and Spas all over the world.
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What is deep tissue massage therapy?
deep tissue massage is a type of massage that relines the layers with connective tissue such as chronic back pain or neck pain
What medicine practices deep tissue massage?
The medicine that practices deep tissue massage is massage therapy. Deep tissue massage focuses on bringing together and realigning deeper layers of connective muscle tissue.
Does Medicaid cover massage therapy?
At this point medicare does not cover massage therapy (part A). Some of the supplemental plans (part B and C) do cover massage therapy. You would need to check with your provider to see if they cover "massage therapy provided by a licensed massage therapist." Insurance companies do not make decisions based on type of massage but perhaps who is performing it. Sometimes physical therapists' and chiropractors' massages may be covered and a massage therapist's may not be covered. But yes it depends on which part of medicare you are talking about. Supplemental medicare plans may cover massage therapy (and deep tissue massage therapy).
What is the difference between massage therapies and a massage therapist?
A massage therapist is a person who performs massage therapy. Massage therapies are different modalities, or types, of massage; such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Thai Yoga, Shiatsu, Reflexology, etc.
What is the general cost of massage therapy?
The cost of massage therapy varies according to geographic location, experience of the massage therapist, and length of the massage.
Is massage therapy a complement to physical therapy?
Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.
How much of massage therapy is cover through medical insurance?
Insurance coverage for massage therapy varies widely. There tends to be greater coverage in states that license massage therapy. In most cases, a physician's prescription for massage therapy is needed.
information on massage therapy schools.?
You can go to a place called education connection, it is the best place where you can go to get information massage therapy and learn more about massage therapy.
When was Massage Therapy - House - created?
Massage Therapy - House - was created on 2010-10-11.
When was Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy created?
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy was created in 1980.
When was Bancroft School of Massage Therapy created?
Bancroft School of Massage Therapy was created in 1950.
What kind of accreditation do reputable schools for massage therapy have?
Reputable massage therapy schools will have received accreditation from the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) through the Department of Education.
