Benefits
Many people think of it as a luxury, but a massage is much more than simple relaxation. The therapeutic benefits of a massage continue to be studied, but research has shown it to be effective in:
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Decreasing Pain
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Reducing Anxiety and Stress
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Improving Range of Motion
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Decreasing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Reducing Muscle Soreness
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Boosting Immune System
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Lessening Depression
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Relieving Back Pain
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Promoting Tissue Regeneration
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Easing Withdrawal Symptoms
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Relieving Migraine Pain
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Easing Labor Pain and Stress
Unwind in a soothing atmosphere and experience the ultimate massage relaxation from one of our caring professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I know I am eligible for a medical massage for Veterans?
According to the Veteran's Administration Community Care Network, Veterans may be eligible for care through their provider in their local community depending on their health care needs or circumstances, and if they meet specific eligibility criteria. Even if a Veteran is eligible for community care, they generally still have the option to receive care from a VA medical facility. In most cases, Veterans must receive approval from the VA before receiving care from a community provider to avoid being billed for the care
What is the process for eligibility, scheduling and payment?
Tranquility for Troops helps make it easy for you by guiding you along these steps at no cost to the Veteran.
Eligibility: The VA confirms a Veteran's eligibility to receive community care.
Appointments: The Veteran or a VA staff member schedules an appointment with Tranquility for Troops.
Billing: Tranquility for Troops sends the claim to the VA for payment at no cost to the Veteran.
What are the specific eligibility requirements for a Veteran to receive Community Care from Tranquility for Troops?
A Veteran's eligibility for community care depends on their individual health care needs or circumstances. Please note the following about eligibility for community care:
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Veterans must receive approval from the VA prior to obtaining care from a community provider, in most circumstances.
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Veterans must either be enrolled in VA health care or be eligible form VA care without needing to enroll to be eligible for community care.
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Eligibility for community care will continue to be dependent upon a Veteran's individual health care needs or circumstances.
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VA staff members generally make all eligibility determinations.
What are the benefits of medical massage for Veterans?
While massage helps people in all professions, Veteran members can especially benefit from the calming effects of massage. Veterans deserve to know the feeling of complete wellness, and the powerful touch of massage does wonders for the mind, body and soul. Studies show that massage therapy is not only one of the preferred methods of complementary medicine for vets, it is also one of the most effective.
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Improvement in Physical Pain
Anxiety and Irritability Reduction
Depression and PTSD Improvement
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How long does each massage session last?
Your initial visit (including evaluation and medical massage therapy treatment) allows for 60 minute maximum. Follow up visits allow for 30 minute maximum massage therapy treatment unless there is documentation of a complex condition, such as complicated injury, multiple injuries, medical condition with severe physical disability, etc. With documentation of a complex condition, maximum follow up visit is 60 minutes massage therapy treatment.
How many sessions am I allowed?
While most care will be completed within 12 visits, Veterans or Tranquility for Troops may submit a Request for Services (RFS) for clinical review and consideration if additional visits are deemed medically necessary by the community provider. Requests for additional services must include a detailed plan linked to time limited attainment of objective outcomes with documented justification relating to outcome utilizing standardized measures. Prior to authorization of additional visits for medical Massage Therapy, consider the inclusion of appropriate individualized active care strategies.
