DCS Therapeutic Massage

Family is our most valuable thing in life. The support of those around you can make the biggest difference in someone’s life. Acceptance, respect and time can make the most important of impacts. Here at DCS Therapeutic Massage, our patients are always treated like family. You are important to us. We will take the time to make sure you are treated to the best of our abilities.

Weather you are looking to reduce stress, decrease muscle tension, or get help with a painful condition, we will be there for you.

I would like to welcome Gordon Townsend and his staff to the office. Dr. Townsend has been practicing in specialized chiropractic care for 56 years. He is certified in extremity and cranium adjustment techniques. Dr Townsend practiced in western Washington in several locations, his original office was opened in 1956. Dr Townsend has lectured all over the world, teaching other medical providers Craniosacral Technique and Craniopathy. He also authored several examination and treatment techniques that are used by chiropractors all around the world. This effort earned his the title of international chiropractor of the year 1999. He moved to Yakima, Washington in 2017. His return to patientcare following retirement was to help Dr Raul Garcia open a practice in Yakima. Dr Garcia remains an Emergency room physician in Toppenish, while Dr Townsend remains in Yakima to continue to help patients reach their full potential of health.

Dr. Townsend specializes in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and Chiropractic Craniopathy a craniosacral chiropractic technique. This means, he focuses on 507 points on the body during treatment. Each adjustment is from head to toe! All treatments are based on the presence or lack of body polarity. Yes, there is a physical adjustment, but also an energetic one.

After the initial breath of life we are subject to the craniosacral respiratory mechanism. This is based on the respiratory movement of the head bones and the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid in a reciprocal manor with the sacrum. If this mechanism is out of balance, so is your body as a whole. In this relationship the body responds via inflammation. Minor inflammation is important for our health, it challenges the body to function in a normal manor. It is important to understand that when our body is out of balance it is an issue of excess or deficiency. There are reflex mechanisms that can correct this issue. These reflex mechanisms are the means by which the body can be brought back into balance. Dr. Townsends techniques focus on these mechanisms to diagnose or treat your imbalance.

You may ask what is craniosacral chiropractic designed to help? Well, it balances the innate function that we call life. By balancing the craniosacral respiratory mechanism you can directly or indirectly influence all functions of the body.

Why should you see Dr. Townsend? Because he treats the body as a whole. Each individual requires specific care for their specific conditions and needs. YOU the whole you, is his focus.

Dr. Townsend focuses on personal injury, auto accidents and work related injuries. He believes it is his responsibility to represent his patients in whatever need presents itself.

Give Dr. Townsend a call at 509-902-2763 or stop in at 107 S 7th Ave Ste 203 Yakima, WA 98902 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9am to 5pm. Walk ins are always welcome.

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Unfortunately, there have been many unexpected changes for massage therapy with most major medical insurances over the last year. With careful consideration we have decided that DCS Therapeutic Massage will only be submitting billing on specific insurances.

Both our providers are In Network with Kaiser Permanente, EBMS, and Washington State Labor and Industries. These insurances along with all Active Personal Injury Insurances will be billed direct from this office.

We will no longer be submitting billing on the patients behalf to any other insurance, but will gladly provide you with a Super Bill. A superbill is a detailed invoice outlining the services a client has received. The client submits the superbill directly to the insurer, giving the insurer all the information they need to pay the claim, directly to the client.

As always we appreciate your business. And your understanding with these new policy changes.

If you have questions please contact Danielle at 509-453-1420.

We have moved to a new office space. 107 South 7th Avenue Suite 203 Yakima, WA 98902. We are here for you with the same fantastic massage providers just in a new location.

Please call us at 509-453-1420 to schedule your appointment. As always we are open by appointment only, require a face covering and will need Covid 19 consent for care prior to your visit.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

107 S. 7th Ave STE 203 Yakima, WA 98902

Please be advised. As the health threat of covid-19 and State virus restrictions continue; we have made some policy changes in order to receive massage therapy.

      Any patient that is immune compromised must have a release from their primary care provider to receive massage therapy.

      Any patient with lung issues, ie: asthma, COPD, fibrotic lung disease, ect. Will only be scheduled for the first appointment of the day.

      Any patient that has an immunocompromised diagnosis such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes, or certain genetic disorders; will also only be scheduled for the first appointment of the day.

This new policy will ensure our office air purification units have enough time to scrub the air before your enter. This will also allow time for any bleach smells to dissipate. Its is requested that you do wear a mask when entering our office for your appointment. Any providers in office will also be wearing a mask.

If you have any questions regarding this new policy please contact Danielle at 509-453-1420

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We look forward to continuing to serve your massage therapy needs.

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We are open during these unprecedented times. However, we are required to follow strict guidelines in order to keep you the patient and we the providers safe from transmission of Covid-19.

Governor Inslee’s proclamation 20-25 allows health care providers to continue essential health services, which includes massage therapy. But we have a list of required actions we must follow in order to remain open.

We may only provide massage services to patients with urgent medical issues. “Examples include, but are not limited to, lymphatic drainage issues, moderate to severe whiplash, and acute pain control. ” We must screen each patient for symptoms of respiratory illness, which include fever, cough or difficulty breathing. We must ask that you the patient implement self-care measures as much as possible. Hydrate, rest, stretch, move your body if possible when appropriate, and try some self massage. We will also be required to stager appointments, meaning you may be asked to come in at another time to keep at least 6 feet of distance between you and another patient.

If our providers display any respiratory symptoms they will be required to reschedule your appointment. All providers will be wearing personal protective coverings during your treatment. We will also be continuously wiping down all surfaces you or someone else may have come into contact with, so please do not get offended if we sanitized as you walk out of the door.

We will get through this together and as always we appreciate your business. Stay safe, stay healthy, and call 509-453-1420 if you have any questions.

God Bless

Here at DCS Therapeutic Massage we LOVE Institute for Integrative Healthcare – Massage CEUs and Articles. They have the best online continued education and up to date articles for massage therapists. When we are asked “Where did you learn that information” its more likely than not from something we have read from Institute for Integrative Healthcare’s website or Facebook posts and articles.

If you are looking for articles pertaining to massage therapy take a look at Institute for Integrative Healthcare. And they have the best feature photos.

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Are you a talented Massage Therapist?

DCS Therapeutic Massage is looking for an LMT to join our team.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Ability to document/chart appropriately and thoroughly for all patient records, before leaving for the day; for both injury treatment as well as asymptomatic wellness care.
• Ability to preform deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stretches, traction, and contrast hydrotherapy. The more modalities the better.
• Be personable with great people skills
• Is punctual, responsible and trustworthy
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to work in a team environment.
• Has no prior history or current malpractice suit.
• Is current on all Washington State licensing, continuing education, and has current malpractice insurance.

All providers are required to become credentialed with select major medical insurances. Credentialing service is provided by the office. Our providers work together to find solutions with in our scope of practice, to care for our patients and their pain.  Which may include asking for another provider to assist in treatment or with charting.

Compensation varies based on experience, current credentialing and includes up to 8 CE’s per year after the first year of employment. This position is an employed position and will include paid sick leave and family medical leave.

If you are ready to join a team of skilled up beat massage therapists, in a laid back patient focused environment; then this is the place for you.

Please contact Danielle at  319 S. 11th Ave Yakima, WA 98902. 509-453-1420. Or email resume’s to dcsmassagetherapy@gmail.com

I have been asked many many times, why I think massage therapy is so important. The American Massage Therapy Association, in their November 5th 2018 article, listed almost every reason I could think of as to why I think EVERYONE needs massage in their life.

“A growing body of research supports the health benefits of massage therapy for conditions such as stress, fibromyalgia, low-back pain and more. Find out how you can benefit from adding massage therapy to your health and wellness routine.”

25 Reasons to Get a Massage

1. Relieve stress
2. Relieve postoperative pain
3. Reduce anxiety
4. Manage low-back pain
5. Help fibromyalgia pain
6. Reduce muscle tension
7. Enhance exercise performance
8. Relieve tension headaches
9. Sleep better
10. Ease symptoms of depression
11. Improve cardiovascular health
12. Reduce pain of osteoarthritis
13. Decrease stress in cancer patients
14. Improve balance in older adults
15. Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain
16. Temper effects of dementia
17. Promote relaxation
18. Lower blood pressure
19. Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
20. Help chronic neck pain
21. Lower joint replacement pain
22. Increase range of motion
23. Decrease migraine frequency
24. Improve quality of life in hospice care
25. Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea

https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3124/25-reasons-to-get-a-massage