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Massage Therapy For Veterans

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National Provider Identification #18311995570

Lee recognizes the significant challenges veterans face in accessing quality care at VA medical facilities. These challenges include limited availability, long travel distances, and sometimes a lack of specialized care. Having personally experienced these struggles, Lee, who is also service connected-disabled, found healing and wellness through massage therapy. This journey to better health and self-care inspired him to help other veterans who may be unaware of the relief available to them. Lee is now committed to dedicating his time and expertise to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve, offering them a path to physical and mental relief through massage therapy. 


If you are a Veteran, or know a Veteran, who is searching for much needed relief but has yet to find a treatment that truly works, we encourage you to explore this option. Reach out to your local VA facility, or review the FAQs below, to learn how we can assist in scheduling an appointment for you today. We are dedicated to helping Veterans like you find the relief and care you deserve. Your journey to better health and wellness is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.  

FAQs

WHAT CAN MASSAGE THERAPY HELP ME WITH?

PTSD, CHRONIC PAIN, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND INSOMNIA. 

HOW WILL THE ENVIORMENT BE PRESENTED?

AS A VETERAN, WE UNDERTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF A PEACEFUL AND SOOTHING ENVIORMENT. THE SPACE WILL BE ODOR-NEUTRAL, AND NOISE WILL BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM, ENSURING A CALMING AND SERENE ATMOSPHERE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SPEAK UP AT ANY POINT DURING THE MASSAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS. YOUR COMFORT IS OUR PRIORITY. 

WHAT IS DIRECTIVE 1137 C?

IT IS AN APPROVED LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH APPROACHES. THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CIH APPROACHES HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO VETERANS THROUGH A FACILITY (IN PERSON OR VIA TELEHEALTH), THROUGH CCN PROVIDERS OR VETERANS CARE AGREEMENTS (VCAS). (1) ACUPUNCTURE. (2) BIOFEEDBACK. (3) CLINICAL HYPNOSIS. (4) GUIDED IMAGERY. (5) MASSAGE THERAPY. (6) MEDIATAION. (7) TAI CHI/QIGONG. (8) YOGA. 

WHAT IS THE COMMUNTIY CARE NETWORK?

IS A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PROVIDERS THAT THE VA USES TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO VETERANS. THE CCN ALLOWS VETERANS TO GET CARE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES INSTEAD OF HAVING TO GO TO A VA FACILITY.

WHO IS ELIGIBILE FOR COMMUNITY CARE?

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN OR ELIGIBLE FOR VA HEALTHCARE: 


YOU ALSO MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR VA HEALTHCARE TEAM BEFORE YOU GET CARE FROM A COMMUNITY PROVIDER (EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN CASES LIKE URGENT OR EMERGENCY CARE.)


YOU HAVE TO MEET ONE OF THESE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ALSO:

  1. YOU NEED A SERVICE THAT ISN'T PROVIDED AT ANY VA HEALTH FACILITY. 
  2. YOU LIVE IN A STATE THAT DOESN'T HAVE A FULL-SERVICE VA HEALTH FACILITY. 
  3. YOU LIVE IN ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, OR WYOMING. 
  4. YOU QUALIFIED UNDER THE 40-MILE DISTANCE REQUIREMENT ON JUNE 6, 2018, AND LIVE IN A LOCATION THAT WOULD STILL MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE UNDER THESE REQUIREMENTS. 
  5. CARE CAN'T BE PROVIDED THAT YOU NEED WITHIN VA STANDARDS FOR THE DRIVE OR WAIT TIMES. 
  6. YOU AND YOUR VA PROVIDER AGREE THAT GETTING CARE FROM AN IN-NETWORK COMMUNITY PROVIDER IS IN YOUR BEST MEDICAL INTEREST. 
  7. VA CAN'T PROVIDE THE SERVICE THAT YOU NEED IN A WAY THAT MEETS THEIR QUALITY STANDARDS. 
HOW CAN I USE THE COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK AS A RESOURCE?
  1. OBTAIN YOUR AUTHORIZATION. VA PROVIDER MUST AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A COMMUNITY PROVIDER. 
  2. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. AFTER RECIEVING THE REFERRAL, THE VETERAN CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A COMMUNITY MASSAGE THERAPIST WHO IS PART OF THE VA'S NETWORK. 
  3. PAYMENT. THE VA TYPICALLY COVERS THE COST OF MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES IF THEY ARE DEEMED MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND PROVIDED THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED VA OR COMMUNITY PROVIDER. 
  4. PRE-AUTHORIZATION. ALL SERVICES MUST BE PRE-AUTHORIZED BY THE VA TO ENSURE THEY WILL BE COVERED. VETERANS SHOULD VERIFY THAT THE MASSAGE THERAPIST IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER UNDER THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM. 
HOW CAN I RECIEVE MASSAGE THERAPY AS A VETERAN?
  1. OBTAIN A REFERRAL BY:
  2. SCHEDULING A CONSULTATION WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AT THE VA AND DISCUSS THE NEED FOR MASSAGE THERAPY. 
  3. REQUEST A REFERRAL. IF THE PROVIDER AGREES THAT MASSAGE THERAPY WOULD BE BENEFICIAL, THEY CAN ISSUE A REFERRAL TO A VA MEDICAL CENTER THAT OFFERS THESE SERVICES OR AUTHORIZE CCN. 
  4. UTILIZE THE CCN AFTER RECEIVING YOUR REFERRAL. 
HOW WILL THE PROVIDER RECIEVE MY INFORMATION FROM THE VA?

ENCRYPTED EMAIL IS USED TO SECURELY EXCHANGE INFORMATION WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL HIPPA REGULATIONS. 

HOW CAN I FIND A VA COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDER?
  1. VISIT A VA MEDICAL CENTER OR REGIONAL OFFICE.
  2. CALL 877-881-7618
WHAT IS A REQUEST FOR SERVICE (RFS)?

FORM 10-10172, IS USED TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR CONTINUED CARE FROM THE VA.