SE Portland Massage Therapy

What To Expect

If you have never seen a massage therapist before, it is reasonable to feel nervous. We’ll explain what we are doing, check with you to make sure that you are comfortable, and discuss options that feel right to you.

Massage treatments are safe and highly effective. Just like starting a new workout program can make muscles temporarily sore, you may experience a bit of soreness after your massage. To help reduce soreness after massage, we recommend drinking extra water after your massage. If do get sore, we recommend gentle movement and about 20 minutes with a hot pack, if needed, over the sore area.

Patient Testimonials

See what our patients say about massage at Neighborhood Chiropractic and Acupuncture!

"Michelle is a professional in her field, will pinpoint the cause of the discomfort and make a plan to overcome it-highly recommended."

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"I went in with a back injury that left my limping and it was the best massage of my life. Michelle immediately found the source of the pain an followed it through the other areas it had spread and I left standing upright. I made a second appointment immediately."

Elliot

★★★★★

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Other FAQs

​​A deductible is the amount of money a person must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance company will begin to pay for care. This is a set amount as determined by your insurance plan and often has to be paid each year.

What if I don't get better?

​Sometimes the treatment that we provide isn’t enough. If we don’t see our patients improving steadily, we will consider referring them to someone who can further assist them. We may co-treat or have the other practitioner take over the care entirely. We know and trust many other practitioners in the area, including physical therapists, podiatrists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, orthopedists, neurologists, and primary care practitioners.

Will it be confidential?

Just like any other doctor’s office, we don’t share your information with anyone. That includes your care at the office, correspondence or any other contact you have with us. E-mail questions to the doctors may be printed by our support staff, so sharing highly personal information should be in person.

How do I know if my insurance will pay for alternative care?

We recommend that you check our website, or check with our staff prior to scheduling your initial visit, to make sure your provider is net work and accepting new patients with your insurance carrier. You can input your insurance information when filling out our online paperwork, send us an email with your insurance card (screen shots are fine), or call us and give us your insurance information over the phone. Giving us this information at least a week prior to your initial visit gives our staff time to perform a complimentary benefit check, and contact you if necessary. We will share with you what we find during your benefit check at the time of your visit. Please also bring your insurance card to your first visit, so our staff can upload your card to our system.

Does insurance pay for everything?

Alternative care coverage is dependent on the details of your plan, including specifics on copays, deductibles, and visit limitations. Additionally, not all services are covered under all policies. We will quote all costs to you when describing your benefits.

What if I don't have insurance?

We offer a "time of service discount" to patients who pay on the same day as their appointment. If we are not in network with your insurance, you can see if you have out of network benefits. To use out of network benefits, you would pay your doctor at the time of your visit, and submit a receipt, called a superbill, to your insurance for reimbursement.

What does "out of pocket" mean?

This is a term used to describe the total amount you would have to pay during a plan year for covered healthcare services. This applies to copays, deductibles, and coinsurance payments. After you reach this limit, your health insurance often covers 100% of all covered costs for the rest of the plan year.

What is a copay?

Your share of costs (for example, 20%) after meeting your deductible. Coinsurance means you will pay the full amount of the visit until you meet your deductible, and then once the deductible is met, you will the percentage listed in your benefits, such as 20%.

What is a coinsurance?

What is a deductible?

This is a flat amount you pay for fees such as doctor visits or prescriptions.