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At the end of the year many of us are trying to use this year's unused healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars before we loose them, and are also signing up for next year's election. Did you know that massage therapy might be eligible for FSA reimbursement? Depending on your particular plan, your massage may be covered if you have a doctor’s note or prescription for massage therapy to treat a particular ailment. Check with the administrator of your FSA to find out if you qualify.
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If you qualify, let me know and I will provide you with a receipt which you can turn in for reimbursement.
For every pre-tax dollar you spend, you could save up to 30 cents. Here's an overly simplified illustration: Let's say you pay $70 for a massage with pretax money. That's the only cost. But if you paid for it with post-tax money, the massage will have cost almost $100 because you paid $70 for the massage plus the income taxes that you already paid on that $70 when you earned the money.
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Testimonial from a Cancer Survivor
I am a breast cancer survivor. During this past year I have been receiving chemo treatments. I also have been receiving massage therapy from Heidi! She gives me a Lymph massage the day before I have the chemo infusion. This activates my lymph system and has helped move the chemo toxins out of my body. I also find that hydrating, drinking plenty of water before and after helps too. I see less of the potential side effects. Less nausea and gastrointestinal issues, less fatigue and "chemo brain." I have also received other kinds of massage which have been so helpful! Energy work seems to help my overall feeling of well being and I find that I seem to heal quickly. Heidi is very intuitive to what kind of massage will benefit me and areas of the body that need attention and the amount of pressure needed. I trust her judgement for what is needed and may be most helpful. I have also received massage therapy for injuries. Heidi is very good at releasing the muscles and promoting healing. Heidi listens to my concerns and allows me to help guide the course of massage for healing. I believe that Heidi has a gift for healing! I highly recommend her massage therapy to my family and friends!!
-Michelle W. (Oct 2014) Died 30 January 2015 - a great loss
Michelle is a dear friend who is going through chemotherapy for the fourth time. While I was in school, she allowed me to practice many techniques on her as soon as I learned them. Together we learned what helped her feel better. She has provided me with much feedback and invaluable advise. She has been one of my most staunch supporters as I studied and learned. I love her and hope that she continues her miraculous comeback!
Several other clients have also had breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. The scars cause back pain, restricted range of motion at the glenohumoral joint (shoulder), and tightness around the scar because there is adhesion. After the first myofascial release massage on the scars, they have all reported less tightness and within a few massages they have more range of motion and less back pain. In addition to doing massage on the scars, I am trained and qualified to do lymph drainage of the entire body, including the breast. However, I am not yet qualified to do lymphadema work or to do rerouting if you have had lymph nodes removed. Someday I hope to be trained in that work.
Breast Reconstruction - Scar Tissue
Scars are fibrous connective tissue and can be formed for many different reasons, including a result of infection, surgery, injury, or inflammation of tissue. The connective tissue are laid down in random patterns. As they develop and mature, they pull on the surrounding tissue, increasing the area that is affected by the wound.
Not only are scars aesthetically unpleasant and cannot be made to disappear, scars can cause a restriction or decrease in movement, and potentially even affect internal organs. I have been amazed at how quickly many scars have responded to massage and clients have found relief from the tightness and discomfort. |
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Blog about Therapeutic MassageLICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST IN KAYSVILLE, UTAHHeidi M. JohnsonI graduated from Myotherapy College of Utah and hope to work with you to alleviate pain, increase your range of motion, help recover from surgery, and promote your general good health. Categories
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