Therapeutic massage in Forks, Washington.
Fitness + Wellness + Massage + Body Contouring + Hike
How to use your insurance for massage: See footnote at the bottom of this Read More info...
My name is Sarah Morrison, and I am your Forks, Washington therapeutic massage and body work practitioner. I arrived to the peninsula in Fall of 2021 and was drawn to this area as an avid hiker and adventurer. I attended massage school in Texas and am currently licensed in the State of Washington. I retired as a rancher, boarding stable owner/operator, and horseback riding coach in Texas. I am so enjoying my career as a licensed massage therapist, LMT, and I absolutely love the Olympic Peninsula, its national park, rainforests, beautiful beaches, and lovely cool weather. I moved to Forks in 2024 after marrying my husband and I absolutely love how quiet and green it is here. I am excited to be closer to where the wild things are and am looking forward to exploring more of the area.
Medically, I am able to warm up tissues and gently deepen into muscle fibers, soothing each muscle individually, one fiber at a time. This process is delicate, but firm, and done with intention. I also incorporate fascial restriction release into my sessions. I am quite mindful of lymphatic flow and maintaining physical touch throughout the session for your comfort and confidence. I keep my patients carefully draped for their modesty and security. I use subtle stretching throughout therapeutic sessions and patients tend to come off my table restored, relieved, and recuperated. My space and my part in your healthcare journey is, at best, to add to your physical, mental, and emotional health in a comfortable and supportive fashion.
Washington State Department of Health Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) # MA 61178822
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) # 2001787
National Provider Identifier (NPI) # 1699454314
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) is the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession with proof of current licensing, proof of up-to-date continuing education requirements, and a new background check with every renewal. Board Certificants have passed a Board Certification Exam and agree to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Check the directory at ncbtmb.org!
+ Education
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science: Animal Science; Bachelor of Science: Entomology
Ol' Army, Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '09
Hands On Approach School of Massage: Corpus Christi, TX
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
LMT Success School, Las Vegas, NV
Medical Massage Practitioner (MMP)
LMT Success School, Las Vegas, NV
Certified Lypossage^TM Practitioner
+ Other Classes and Experience
Sports Massage: Pre-Event, Inter-Event, Post-Event, Maintenance Sports Massage, Advanced Sports Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Plus protocol: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Elastic Taping: Reducing local edema by enhancing lymphatic flow, normalizing body movement through postural cueing and proprioceptive gaiting, reduce pressure and pain.
Orthopedic Massage and Certified Medical Massage Practitioner (MMP): Myofascial Release (MFR), Positional Release, Manual Traction, Cupping, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder (TMJD) therapy, Elastic Taping (KT), Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Fascial Restriction Release
Traditional Massage: Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Tapotement, Vibration
Lypossage ^TM Body Contouring Technique: Lypossage (TM) is designed to promote good self image and positive health. Lypossage (TM) influences your health, skin, fascia, muscle, cardiovascular system, and lymphatic system. Lypossage (TM) helps to lift and sculpt the body. A study done shows its participants lost dimensions in the waist and thigh. For the face, Lypossage (TM) can increase collagen production, increase circulation to the face for cleansing and renewal, improve muscle tone, and remove toxins from the face. It can also help to restructure fascia, pulling the face "up" and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Grab a brochure in my office and schedule a **FREE** consultation!
American Massage Therapy Association member for 5+ years!
HOW TO USE YOUR INSURANCE FOR MASSAGE:
What is a Super Bill?
A Super Bill contains extra information about your healthcare provider such as her NPI, or National Provider Identifier, her federal EIN business tax id number, and the CPT code, or Current Procedural Terminology code, which describes the medical service received. This Super Bill can be reported to your healthcare insurance company in order to receive possible reimbursement for your healthcare service. I will email your Super Bill automatically if you sign up to receive Super Bills with me at your appointment.
**How to use your Super Bill:
Step 1: book your appointment online and get your prescription from your doctor if needed and pre authorization from your insurance company or tribe if needed.
Step 2: complete your appointment by receiving your orthopedic treatment massage.
Step 3: receive your Super Bill by email.
Step 4: turn your Super Bill into your insurance company or tribe, meeting prescription and pre authorization requirements.
Step 5: receive partial or full reimbursement from your insurance company and full reimbursement from your tribe if pre authorized.
Step 6: schedule your next orthopedic treatment massage if needed online.
Policy for Aetna, Premera, and Tribal patients, and possibly others: These patients can request a Super Bill for reimbursement. **These insurance companies and tribe may require a prescription for a massage from your doctor, generally obtained through your PCP doctor. You may also need a pre-authorization from your insurance company or tribe.** An example of pre-authorization may be that you cannot find a Medical Massage Therapist closer to Forks. Thank you, let's get your massages reimbursed by insurance!
***Fitness Participants, there is a whole wide world out here in Forks just for you! Check out the fitness services! Go backpacking! Call Coach Jake @ (360) 591-5925 for inquiries, please, or schedule your work out online now. 20+ years of personal training experience around Olympia, Port Angeles, and now Forks. Coach Jake has been guiding backpacking trips, too, since 2010. Coach Jake will make sure you are safe and ergonomic in your work out to get you fit without injury! Have fun!***