Two women sitting at a table. One woman sitting in a wheelchair.

SERVICE CODE
374

CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Self-Determination Program - Health and Safety

SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Massage Therapist

EARLY START AGES (0-3)
No

CHILDREN’S SERVICES
No

ADULT SERVICES
No

 

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Can massage therapy be part of my care plan for a medical condition?

SCDD Description

Massage therapy uses hands-on soft tissue techniques and may be provided as part of a broader care plan for a medical condition.

 DDS Description

Massage Therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body. Massage therapy would be provided to a participant as part of an effective continuum of care throughout the course of a medical condition.

 Example

A participant receives massage therapy to support comfort, mobility, or pain management as part of an approved care plan.