MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident Massage
Your Path Back to Wellness After an Accident
Injuries from auto accidents are incredibly common. Massage care from Simply Blissed is a great way to effectively treat these unexpected ailments and get you back on your feet.
Massage therapy can be used for treatment of whiplash and other accident related injuries, which can reduce inflammation and scar tissue, reduce muscle spasms, and relieve pain.
Considerations for Treatment
Insurance Coverage
Oregon auto insurance (personal injury protection) covers massage treatment for MVA injuries.
Professional Care
A medical prescription is required for insurance reimbursement.
Treatment
Skilled massage therapists know exactly where to focus, addressing your pain points directly.
Insurance Billing
Simply Blissed will handle billing paperwork directly with insurers on your behalf.
FAQ
What do I need to do before booking massage therapy after a motor vehicle accident?
Call your car insurance company to determine your eligibility for massage following a motor vehicle accident
Contact a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before scheduling your massage treatment
Please bring your claim information and your provider's prescription to our office for your first visit
Will my auto insurance cover my massage?
Oregon law requires that all auto insurance companies provide personal injury protection benefits (PIP) when issuing your insurance policy. The Oregon PIP benefit pays for medical bills as well as ongoing lost wages, medication, and care in your home while recovering from an auto accident regardless of who is at fault. At a minimum, the state of Oregon requires the coverage of medical costs for up to one year or $15,000. A prescription or referral from a primary care physician (MD) or chiropractor (DC) is all that is required for PIP to cover massage therapy. It is your legal right to choose the Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist with whom you would like to work!
What type of Massage or Bodywork is best?
There are many modalities of massage that are offered by Simply Blissed. Our Massage Therapists use various techniques of massage and soft tissue manipulation. These all involve varying amounts of pressing or rubbing muscles and other soft tissues with hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, and in some variations, feet. It is our protocol to discuss which methods may be most appropriate for you during your first appointment.
Will I feel discomfort after the massage?
Our clients report improved energy accompanied by a comfortable at ease attitude after a massage. Massage assists in reducing stress far below the pain threshold. People who have received a massage for the first time often report slight soreness in muscle groups after the session. Changes in the muscle tone resulting from physical manipulation, can feel awkward at first. Normally a muscle group is so tight that sensation is minimized. After a massage the sensation often recovers and alerts us to the previously hidden sensation in that area. Sensation of heat or “vibration” can sometimes be felt in the muscles.