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Check your insurance coverage to see if a referral for massage therapy is required.

What to bring to a massage therapy appointment:

• Bring a physician’s referral note, if available. Provide a list of medications you are taking and the daily dosage.
  Bring copies of any diagnostic reports, if available.

What to expect from a massage therapy appointment:

• A health history will be taken and initial assessment done.
  Treatment plan will be discussed.
  Self-care techniques may be given.
  Referrals to other health care practitioners may be given.