Massage and Chiropractic Care, Together, in West Linn
One building, one coordinated plan. Covered by PIP after a car accident, and by many health plans beyond that.
Why the Combination Works
Research shows that combining massage therapy with chiropractic care produces faster, more complete results than either treatment alone. When your muscles are relaxed and your soft tissue is healthy, chiropractic adjustments are more effective — and they hold longer, because the muscles that would otherwise pull a joint back out of alignment are no longer as tight.
- Prepares the body for more effective adjustments
- Speeds healing of soft-tissue injuries
- Reduces inflammation and improves circulation
- Helps adjustments hold longer
How a Paired Visit Runs
Chiropractic Exam & Adjustment
Your visit typically starts with your chiropractor assessing joint restriction and delivering your adjustment first, so the massage that follows works on a spine and joints that are already moving better.
Massage Therapy
Your massage therapist then addresses the surrounding soft tissue — the muscles that tightened up to guard the joint restriction your chiropractor just corrected. Some patients prefer massage first to relax tight muscles before an adjustment; we'll ask what works best for you.
One Coordinated Plan
Your chiropractor and massage therapist share notes on your case, so both visits build on each other instead of treating you as two separate patients.
Who a Combined Plan Is For
Massage and chiropractic together help with more than most patients expect.
Car Accident Recovery
Whiplash, soft-tissue injuries and muscle guarding respond faster to combined chiropractic and massage care. Oregon PIP covers both, with no out-of-pocket cost for most patients.
Chronic Pain
Long-standing tension, old injuries that never fully resolved, and recurring flare-ups often need both joint and muscle work to break the cycle.
Athletes
Sports and deep tissue massage paired with adjustments helps recovery between training blocks and addresses the tightness that leads to overuse injuries.
Pregnancy
Prenatal massage combined with pregnancy-safe chiropractic adjustments relieves the low back, hip and pelvic discomfort that comes with a changing center of gravity.
What Your Insurance Covers
100% Covered by Auto Insurance (PIP)
Every Oregon auto policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which covers up to $15,000 in medical care after a crash, regardless of who was at fault.
No out-of-pocket cost
We bill your auto insurer directly. Most patients pay nothing for their treatment.
Chiropractic, massage and shockwave
PIP covers chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and SoftWave shockwave therapy when the injury is from a car accident.
No referral needed
You can schedule your first visit directly with us. No prior insurance approval is required.
If PIP runs out
If your PIP benefits are exhausted before treatment is complete and you have an attorney, we can continue your care on a lien while your case is resolved.
Insurance & Pricing Beyond a Car Accident
Many health plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and OHP/CareOregon, include chiropractic and massage benefits. Call (503) 650-2394 with your plan name and we will verify your coverage before your visit. Without insurance, relaxation massage is $115 out of pocket, with package pricing available for patients who plan to come regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about combining massage and chiropractic care.
01 Can I see a chiropractor and get a massage in the same visit?
Often, yes. We schedule massage and chiropractic together whenever the schedule allows. Same-day massage availability is limited, so call (503) 650-2394 ahead of time to coordinate both.
02 Is there a chiropractor near me with a massage therapist on staff?
Yes — that is exactly how Gentle Care Chiropractic is set up. Our licensed massage therapists work in the same West Linn building as our chiropractors and physical therapists, coordinating one treatment plan instead of referring you out to a separate massage studio.
03 Does insurance cover massage after a car accident in Oregon?
Yes. Every Oregon auto policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which covers up to $15,000 in care after a crash, including massage therapy alongside chiropractic adjustments and SoftWave shockwave when appropriate. We bill your auto insurer directly, so most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
04 Does my health insurance cover massage and chiropractic outside of an accident?
Many plans do. We accept most major Oregon health plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and OHP/CareOregon, many of which include chiropractic and massage benefits. Call (503) 650-2394 with your plan name and we will verify your specific coverage before your visit.
05 How much does massage cost without insurance?
Relaxation massage is $115 out of pocket, with package pricing available if you plan to come regularly. Medical massage tied to a car accident or a covered health plan may cost you nothing out of pocket — we will check your coverage before your first visit.
06 Which comes first in a combined visit — the adjustment or the massage?
Most patients start with the chiropractic adjustment so the massage that follows can work on a spine and joints that are already moving better. If your muscles are especially tight, we sometimes recommend massage first instead — your provider will tell you what makes sense for your specific case.
Book Your Combined Visit
One call sets up both — your chiropractor and your massage therapist, coordinated on one plan.