Valerie Johnson, Licensed Massage Therapist
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Benefits of Massage and Conditions Treated with Massage        Call for an appointment 407-716-6553
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MASSAGE THERAPY?
Massage therapy can help those who suffer from the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.
The therapeutic process is a partnership between client and therapist, working together towards common and realistic goals.

Massage received on a regular basis can:

Reduce stress            Encourage relaxation                Reduce pain and swelling
Lower heart rate        Create a sense of wellbeing        Improve flexibility and range of motion    
Improve posture        Improve rehab after surgery        Strengthen the immune system
Increase blood flow     Improve sleep patterns         Increase beta waves which improves mental alertness
                                Reduce blood pressure


Massage treatments can be beneficial for:
Anxiety            Carpal Tunnel Syndrome            Infant growth (especially in preemies)
Headaches        Pain (including labor pain)          TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction)
Backaches        Muscle strain/sprain                  Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Whiplash          Edema (Lymphedema)               Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Sciatica            Children with diabetes                the Immune system
Neck pain         Frozen shoulder                        Cancer treatment
Torticollis         Fibromyalgia                             Constipation
Post surgery    Osteoarthritis

Can you get insurance to pay for massage?
It depends completely on your insurance. Mine doesn't cover massage, but some will if it is part of treatment at a chiropractor's office with interdisciplinary care. So as long as the doc puts it in the treatment plan it is covered. It has to be used for a specific problem, such as back pain.

Also, if you have a car accident, in Florida the insurance does cover massage, you just need a prescription from a MD, DO, or DC.  What is covered depends on the coverage you purchased, if you have  10/30/10 the insurance will pay 80% of customary and usual charges.  If you purchased more, it may cover more.

Look at your insurance book, or website. More and more insurances are covering it as an adjunct to chiropractic care and physical therapy



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How Do I Know a Massage Place is Reputable?
When choosing a massage therapist, always find someone that is licensed and insured, but even that may not guarantee that they are reputable.  Check with the Florida State Massage Therapy Association or the American Massage and Bodywork Professionals, or even the Board of Massage at the Dept of Health.  They will have therapists listed that have agreed to follow their strict ethical guidelines and paid their dues to the association.  Another option is to get referrals from friends or even call the local police and ask if the establishment has had any problems.  Last, but not least, ask questions about the therapists techniques and experience.  
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