"Kelly,
I am not sure about the stamps. Do I have to create the words and phrases or are they there already and I haven't found them yet?
Thanks.
jh"
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Jody C. Hutchinson's Discussions
OM2 On line course from OMERI
I just started Whitney Lowe's on-line OM2 class. My first experience in distance learning. What a great program! It is very comprehensive and challenging. I am impressed by the depth of the content…Continue
Started May 5, 2012
To fee or not to fee, that is the question
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Good Morning Everyone, I have a question concerning fees for taking credit cards. I have been using Square since July 2011 for credit cards and I like how it works. I have a diddiculty concerning…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rajam K Roose Apr 4, 2012.
Lost in the technology tsunami
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Happy Friday All,I am writing about a phenomenon that I have recently encountered and struggled with. It involves the many ways that clients can now communicate, schedule their appointments and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lowell Manners Feb 2, 2012.
The biggest twitch response I've ever seen
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Good Morning everyone, I have just seen something that's new to me after 23 years of practice. I have a client who injured her neck about 10 years ago in a yoga headstand, her neck turned to the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gordon J. Wallis Nov 16, 2011.
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Jody C. Hutchinson commented on Kelly Heffner Wilkerson's blog post Massage Therapy SOAP Notes app (iPad & iPhone)Jody C. Hutchinson commented on Kelly Heffner Wilkerson's blog post Massage Therapy SOAP Notes app (iPad & iPhone)"I just purchased the SOAP app yesterday. Very well done. I only have a couple of insurance cases and it is nice to be able to use it on the fly. Thanks!
jh"
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Orthopedic Massage
MTs interested in practicing, learning Orthopedic Massage, students of Whitney Lowe, James Waslaski, and Tom Hendrickson, Ben Benjamin, and any other instructors of Orthopedic Massage Therapy.See More
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Danielle Abbott's discussion cancellations"Noreen,
I worked in a DC/MD office for years and finally quit after so many patients cancelled or failed their appointments and the docs wouldn't enforce any policy at all. It is difficult with insurance cases to get reimbursed for missed…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Danielle Abbott's discussion cancellations"Irene,
Thanks. That was/is the best article on the issue of cancellations/rescheduling that I have ever read-in practice for over 23 years. Being clear is not easy for everyone.
Cheers,
jh"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Janae Klindt's discussion Follow Up"I have found that it may be helpful to return the call and say that you go their message and look forward to seeing them again. I have also noticed that this one way for clients to bail out of massage and not be honest about leaving. Remember,…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Pamela Kelly's discussion How to get started accepting Insurance in your practice"Pamela,
I am wondering where you got your "medical massage license." I only know of medical massage certifications. Since there is no CPT code for medical massage, how are you going to proceed? Did the agency/school/person giving you the…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Danielle Abbott's discussion cancellations"Danielle,
Cancellations are a difficult part of being in business. Here are a couple of tips; notify each client that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy when they call to schedule, post some signs in your treatment room, make a paper notice that…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Sarah Trueb's discussion Indiana Health Insurances"Sarah,
It's not so much as the insurance company accepting "medical massage." It is whether or not they will pay for massage therapy (CPT 97124) from a therapist or they will only pay someone who is a PT, MD, DC, etc. There is no code…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Judy McCaul's discussion Insurance Billing"Angel,
I am wondering if is appropriate to locate the DX code by a Massage Therapist. If no diagnosis has been made by a physician, there should not be one on the form. Since the OP states that no diagnosis code is required, why…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Joyce Young's discussion Your "go to" book references"Joyce,
Here you go:
Orthopedic Assessment by Whitney Lowe.
Netter Illustrated Anatomy.
Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System by D. Neuman.
Orthopedic Massage by Thomas Hendrickson.
best of luck
jh"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Pam Cameron's discussion Downward stroking can damage veins??"Pam,
It is a myth. I took James W's Orthopedic Massage class for the lower body a few years ago. He said he had spoken with a vascular surgeon who said it was fine to work down the leg and work behind the knee as well. I also…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Judy McCaul's discussion Insurance Billing"Judy,
I have a few clients who use their HSA debit cards for massage sessions. They only need a receipt with the CPT code and date and time of service and the fee they paid. I am not sure if this is your situation. You might try sending a CMS…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Lavinna V. Rendon's discussion Some issues I am not sure how to handle with a client"Lavinna,
I am glad you see how much is involved in W/C cases. You spend one hour in "face time," with the client. Then you spend thirty minutes in "chase time," trying to get paid. I re read your posts and think it is…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Lavinna V. Rendon's discussion Some issues I am not sure how to handle with a client"Lavinna,
I am going to play devil's advocate and say that I disagree with Lee. The W/C case I had last year involved several phone calls with the referring MD and the W/C carrier. I am in California and W/C is very hard to deal with and I have…"
Jody C. Hutchinson replied to Lavinna V. Rendon's discussion Some issues I am not sure how to handle with a client"Lavinna,
I am sorry to hear of your struggle with this client. I have worked in the W/C system before, in my practice and in doctor's offices. The patients can be challenging because they have "no skin in the game." When they are not…"
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- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Medical Massage
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 12:04am on September 11, 2010,
Zhang Yu said… - Hello,to share the China Child Massage and heal many diseases. http://hi.baidu.com/childtuina/blog
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- At 6:24pm on January 22, 2010,
Paul David Tuff, CMT, NCTMB said… - Hi Jody!
- At 10:01am on November 12, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said… - Hi Jody!
Would you please participate in the massage survey? Thanks!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OhBtGlEETUWwi9h5olkCGQ_3d_3d
Please help me compile this information. I'd like more than a 1,000 if possible. Sure it is!
Your participation is MOST appreciated.
Remember you do not have to answer all the questions and Page 2 is "optional". Page two is for those employed only, NOT Self Employed!The survey company automatically includes Page 2 and I was unable to edit or delete. SO it IS OPTIONAL!
Pass it on to your colleagues too.
The intention is to publish this research to assist
Future LMT's, educators, employers and anyone else interested in the statistics of the massage industry!
I want to give you a voice to share your thoughts and experiences.
The Survey will end November 29, 2009
- At 9:38am on October 26, 2009,
Jenny Good said… - Beautiful Goldens!
- At 9:48pm on October 17, 2009,
Kimberly Burnham said… - Hi Jody,
I will be giving a free evening presentation on using reflex points at Wellnes From Within in Pacific Grove on Wed Oct 21st. You would be welcome if you would like to come. Kimberly Burnham
- At 9:39am on October 10, 2009,
Stephen Jeffrey said… - Hi Jody, read your bloopers again today......great stuff.
- At 12:59pm on September 27, 2009,
Bamboo-Fusion said… - Bonjour,
Have you heard of Bamboo-Fusion? The Original Source of Bamboo-Massage in United State since 2004. Using warm sticks of different sizes and lengths, therapist you will be able to give pressure saving your hands. We are coming to CA for a workshop in Dena Pointe Dec 11th & 12th 2009. For more info please check the website at www.bamboo-fusion.com
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Nathalie Cecilia, Founder
- At 11:03pm on August 30, 2009,
Darcy Neibaur said…
- Welcome Jody
- At 1:15pm on August 30, 2009,
Travis Alligood said… - Welcome Jody !
- At 9:34am on August 30, 2009,
Marissa said… - Those two look like they just had a great massage! :)
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