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By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT
Most patients and massage therapists are not aware of the fact that "massage therapy" and/or "manual therapy techniques/myofascial release" is a covered service by most insurers, including Medicare and self-insured employer plans which fall under the Federal guidelines of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).
However, there is a catch.
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 | Your Clients With Lyme Disease -- Ruth Werner, LMP, NCTMB |
 | Everyday Facial Acupressure -- Rita Woods, LMT |
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