Phoenix area residents speak out about massage therapy, medical insurance, and health care reform
As health care reform is being debated in Congress, many Phoenix area residents feel that this is the time to speak out about the lack of medical insurance coverage in many valid fields of health care including medical massage therapy. In this second part of a special series on health care reform, medical insurance, and massage therapy, two local residents will share their story of how vital medical massage therapy has been in their lives and why they feel insurance companies should pay for this vital medical service.
Jen Scherr of Avondale, AZ suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Chiari Malformation and spends over $3,000 per year on massage therapy. Jen says… See full article on my Examiner.com page.
Article written by:
Steve Ibach, Licensed Massage Therapist, Fitness Consultant
Hawaiian Experience Spa
“Best Day Spa in Scottsdale”
10855 N. 116th St., Ste 130
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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In this special series the medical aspects of massage therapy will be explored to determine if massage therapy really is a medical treatment that should be covered by insurance companies. As President Obama attempts to push forward health insurance reform and Congress is crafting various health care reform plans, there are many questions currently left unanswered and many opportunities for citizens to voice their opinions on what should be included in any health care reform bill.