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Medical Massage Therapy in Commack

Medical massage provides focused care for pain, restricted movement, injury recovery, and ongoing physical concerns that affect daily life.

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Medical massage of any session length is scheduled by phone or text.

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Hands-on massage treatment in a private room at Hands On HealthCare in Commack
Focused medical massage care for neck, shoulder, upper-back, movement, and injury-related concerns.
Personalized care for everyday function

Our Licensed Massage Therapists aim to help re-educate muscles, reduce unnecessary guarding, and improve everyday function, with care adjusted to your symptoms, comfort, and response. Medical massage describes care focused on a specific medical concern; it may be scheduled as self-pay care or through eligible insurance benefits.

Specializing in Orthopedic and Clinical Massage

We proudly specialize in the hands-on techniques requested by medical specialists—including orthopedists, neurologists, and chiropractors—to ensure your treatment perfectly aligns with your doctor’s care plan. Whether you are seeking relief from sciatica, disc problems, or a specific sports injury, our Licensed Massage Therapists are trained to deliver measurable results and restore your mobility using Orthopedic Massage principles.

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Common Areas of Concern

Could medical massage help with your concern?

Recurring pain, muscle guarding, or restricted movement can affect sleep, work, and everyday activities. These are common reasons clients seek care; the approach depends on your symptoms, health history, and medical guidance.

Neck, Shoulders and Upper Body

Concerns involving the neck, shoulders, upper back, jaw, arms, and repetitive upper-body strain.

Neck pain and stiffness Shoulder pain Frozen shoulder Upper-back tension Muscular tension headaches TMJ and jaw tension
Back, Hips and Lower Body

Concerns affecting the lower back, hips, legs, and comfort during walking, standing, sitting, or other daily movement.

Lower-back pain Sciatica-related discomfort Hip and gluteal tension Sports-related muscle strain Repetitive-strain concerns
Persistent and Recovery-Related Concerns

Ongoing muscular or myofascial discomfort, limited movement, and recovery-related concerns when massage is appropriate.

Chronic muscular pain Myofascial pain and restriction Reduced range of motion Injury recovery Post-surgical tightness when appropriate

These examples describe common reasons clients seek care. Massage therapists do not diagnose medical conditions, and whether treatment is appropriate depends on symptoms, health history, medical guidance, and the individual situation.

Medical Massage Pricing

Medical massage prices & packages

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Self-pay options for focused care. Thirty- and 50-minute sessions are most commonly selected; 60 minutes is also available.

Medical massage sessions and packages
LengthSingle6 sessions12 sessions
30 min$65$360Save $30Not offered
50 min$107$576Save $66$1,128Save $156
60 min$125$690Save $60$1,320Save $180
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FSA and HSA funds

Medical massage may qualify for FSA or HSA use when it meets the individual plan’s requirements for eligible medical care.

Some plans may request a prescription, diagnosis, letter of medical necessity, or detailed receipt. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator before treatment.

Hands On HealthCare can provide available receipts and treatment documentation but cannot guarantee reimbursement.

Planning to use insurance?

Insurance-based care follows a separate documentation and benefit verification process.

Review the current information before requesting an insurance-based appointment.

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Cancellation policy

Appointment times are reserved specifically for each client or patient.

We require:

  • At least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule an individual appointment
  • At least 48 hours’ notice for Couples Massage or a booking involving two or more services

Appointments cancelled or rescheduled without the required notice are charged at the full scheduled value.

No-show appointments are charged at the full scheduled value.

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Your First Visit

What to expect at your visit

Before the session

Complete the required intake forms and share relevant changes, medications, injuries, surgeries, diagnoses, and medical guidance. Bring or arrange for relevant physician notes, imaging reports, or post-surgical instructions when available.

Conversation and assessment

Your therapist discusses the concern, asks how it affects daily life, and may observe a simple movement related to the problem.

Hands-on treatment

Treatment area, position, pressure, and techniques are explained and adjusted according to consent, comfort, and response.

Geared to make a permanent change in the soft tissue and feedback will be necessary during the session. Your comfort level is addressed using a scale of 1-10. This is based on measurable results and specific therapeutic outcome

After the session

Your therapist may recheck a movement, discuss observations, and offer simple guidance related to positioning, movement, or the next reasonable step.

Progress is personal. We look for changes that matter to daily life, such as turning your head, reaching, or sleeping more comfortably. Response varies; your therapist adjusts the plan accordingly.

Licensed massage therapist providing focused hands-on medical massage

The Hands-On Work

Techniques chosen for your needs

Your therapist may combine approaches according to your concern, comfort, and response. Pressure and positioning remain adjustable throughout.

Focused soft-tissue work

Soft-tissue, trigger-point, or neuromuscular techniques may address tension, tenderness, and muscle guarding when appropriate and tolerated.

For general tension and firmer focused work, explore Deep Tissue Massage, a pressure style within Therapeutic Massage.

Myofascial techniques

Gentle or sustained techniques may address tissue restriction associated with discomfort or limited movement.

Recovery-related support

Scar, post-surgical, or gentle lymphatic work depends on training, the stage of healing, and medical guidance. Some concerns need a dedicated specialty appointment. See our post-surgical lymphatic drainage guidance for intake and surgeon-clearance information.

Finding the Right Starting Point

Which type of care fits your needs?

Focused Medical Care

Medical Massage

Focused care for pain, injury-related concerns or restricted movement.

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Restorative Self-Care

Relaxation Massage

Flowing, full-body care for general tension, comfort and relaxation.

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Specialized Therapeutic Pathways

Specialized Massage Care

Care for lymphatic health, oncology, pregnancy, breast health or an advanced technique.

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John F. Barnes Myofascial Release

A dedicated approach using gentle, sustained pressure and prolonged holds for persistent fascial restriction and related discomfort.

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Gentle, specialized care for appropriate swelling, post-surgical, or lymphatic concerns. This is a distinct service with its own treatment considerations.

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Unsure about MLD or JB MFR? Our office will have you complete a medical intake form for the Director to review and recommend an appropriate starting point.

Trusted Hands-On Care in Commack

Experienced therapists. Personally matched care.

Our Licensed Massage Therapists bring different areas of training and experience, allowing us to match care to your concern and therapeutic needs.

Communication and treatment planning

Relevant prescriptions, medical history, and provider recommendations guide treatment. With your authorization, findings and progress information may be shared with a referring provider.

Clear communication
Individualized treatment planning
Documentation when required
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Our oncology massage program has been designated as a Recommended Community Provider for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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IN THEIR WORDS

Care that helps you move forward

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Real experiences from clients who found thoughtful, individualized care for pain, movement, and recovery.

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5 out of 5 stars
“Even though I have only been coming in for a little over a month, I already feel a million times better. My pain has subsided measurably.”
Christina Lynn P.Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“Jody is an exceptional massage therapist who takes the time to understand the root cause of the problem and tailors her treatment to provide the best possible solution.”
Nikhil ShahGoogle review
5 out of 5 stars
“Abby, and Jody are outstanding medical massage therapists. They are professional, knowledgeable, and truly listen to their clients’ needs. Each session is personalized, and their skill and attention to detail make a noticeable difference in pain relief and recovery.”
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Common Questions

Before you schedule medical massage

Can I book medical massage online?

No. Medical massage of any session length is scheduled by phone or text at 631-462-4263 so our office can match you with the right therapist and session. Online requests are for Therapeutic Massage or relaxation (MeltAway) for 60 or 90 minutes, prenatal massage for 50, 60 or 90 minutes, facial massage for 30 or 60 minutes, and Massage + Glow Finish for 75 or 105 minutes. Facial massage and Glow Finish are available with Jody or Jolie only. Requests are subject to office confirmation.

How much does medical massage cost?

Medical massage is $65 for 30 minutes, $107 for 50 minutes and $125 for 60 minutes. Six-session packages are $360, $576 and $690, and twelve-session packages are $1,128 (50 minutes) and $1,320 (60 minutes).

Can insurance be used for medical massage?

Coverage depends on your exact plan and documentation. Benefit information is not a guarantee of coverage or payment; the insurer’s final claim determination controls payment.

How is medical massage different from relaxation massage?

Relaxation massage generally uses a balanced, flowing approach and often treats both sides of the body in a similar way.

Medical massage is different. Treatment is directed by the problem being addressed, so the therapist may spend more time on one side, one region, or a particular pattern of muscular restriction.

The goal is to help improve how you feel and function—not only provide temporary relaxation.

What is medical massage intended to do?

Medical massage is intended to help re-educate muscles and address patterns of tension, guarding, restriction, and altered movement.

Muscles may tighten or splint around a painful or injured area as a protective response. Treatment is adjusted carefully to help reduce unnecessary guarding and support recovery when massage is appropriate.

The intention is to relieve symptoms and locate the cause of the pain or discomfort To reach rapid and sustained results for varying disorders (may include pain injury and disease processes such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TMJ, Herniated Disc and much more) Help you to not only feel better, but TO GET BETTER

Can medical massage help with chronic pain conditions?

Absolutely. Medical massage therapy is highly effective for managing chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, TMJ, sciatica, disc problems, and myofascial pain. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to normalize muscle tissue, reduce pain severity, increase range of motion, and improve posture for long-term relief.

How often do you recommend medical massage?

When clinically appropriate, we commonly recommend two sessions per week for the first two weeks.

This closer spacing allows the therapist to observe your response, reinforce the work, and support more lasting change before the muscles return fully to the same protective pattern.

After that initial period, the number of sessions can often be reduced based on your response, goals, medical guidance, and the condition being addressed.

How much discomfort is acceptable during treatment?

We use a 1-to-10 comfort and pain scale, with 1 representing the most comfortable level and 10 representing pain.

We do not want treatment to go above a 7. When pressure becomes too intense, the muscles may splint or guard in response, which can make the work less effective.

Tell your therapist whenever pressure, positioning, or technique needs to be adjusted.

Do I need a prescription?

A prescription is always required when insurance is being used for medical massage.

A prescription is generally not required when medical massage is scheduled as a self-pay service, although medical clearance or supporting documentation may still be appropriate in certain situations.

How do I know whether I need medical massage, MLD, or JB MFR?

You do not have to determine that on your own.

When you believe you may need Manual Lymphatic Drainage or John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, our office will have you complete a medical intake form.

The Director will review the information and make a recommendation about the most appropriate starting point.

When should medical massage be postponed?

Medical massage should be postponed when you are sick, have symptoms of an active infection, or may be contagious.

You should also seek appropriate medical evaluation before massage when you have injured yourself within the previous 24 to 48 hours and the pain, swelling, weakness, bruising, or other symptoms are getting worse.

Massage is best used to support recovery after serious or worsening problems have been medically evaluated and massage has been determined to be appropriate.

Can medical massage be used with physical therapy, chiropractic care, or other medical treatment?

In many situations, medical massage may be used to support a broader recovery plan.

Tell your therapist about the treatment you are receiving, your provider’s recommendations, and any changes in your condition so the massage remains appropriate and coordinated when needed.

Begin With the Right Path

Ready to take the next step?

Call or text our office to schedule medical massage of any session length. For insurance-based care, begin with Insurance Benefits so we can review coverage and documentation requirements.

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